40' Freedom 40/40

Description

BlueJacket is a bluewater cruising boat that's ready to go. She is basically a one-owner boat that has over 70,000 miles under her keel, and over her life virtually every system has been upgraded. The owners have maintained the boat to the point that most people can't believe that she's 27 years young. People are constantly stopping by to comment on what a beautiful boat she is. She's also fast, strong, stable, powerful, and most important easy to sail. This 1997 Freedom 40/40, designed by David Pedrick and the Freedom Yachts design team, boasts good all-around care, strong updating, and extensive gear.

BlueJacket has an amazing amount of storage, two staterooms, has state of the art B&G electronics, Victron inverter/charger, air conditioning, feathering Max prop, electric anchor windlass, 3.5KW NextGen generator, (2) 112W solar panels with individual controllers, Kiss wind generator, 40 GPH water maker, SSB, Starlink, custom coil spring mattress, UltraSuede fabric and a varnished cherry wood interior. It has a bulletproof mainsail which is in great shape, brand new self tacking jib , new lifelines, custom dodger & bimini, cockpit cushions, AIS class B tranceiver, galley cold-plate refrigerator, Harkin electric winch, new batteries, and a 2 year old AB dinghy.

The 2023 survey is available and listed her condition as "Above average condition. Has had above average care and is equipped with extra electrical and electronic gear."

BlueJacket is currently sailing in Belize and will be stored for hurricane season at RAM Marina in Guatemala starting in May of 2024. We've stored her there for hurricane season since 2016 and would be happy to share our extensive knowledge of the area and services. The Rio Dulce area is beautiful and is a great hopping-off point for cruising. It's a day-hop to Belize and an overnight to Honduras. From there you can go anywhere.

The asking price for BlueJacket is $134,900 USD.

Accommodations

There are two private staterooms and large head with separate shower. In the salon there are seven stainless portholes, two skylights, and two hatches which provides lots of ventilation, light, and great views. The forward cabin has a large v-berth with a custom inner-spring mattress and tons of storage. Aft of the main salon is a private queen stateroom. On the starboard side of the main salon you'll find a straight settee with a hidden, hinged backrest for back support at the large sit-down nav table. The port settee is L-shaped and pulls out to convert to a double berth. A two-leaf dinette table folds down to be out of the way or folds up to seat 6 for dinner.

The U-shaped galley is open to the main salon, and includes ample counter space, storage, double basin stainless sink, a top and front load refrigerator and freezer, a microwave, and a three burner Force 10 propane stove with oven and broiler. The galley is conveniently located adjacent to the companionway. To the starboard is the main head which is spacious and has its own stall shower. Aft of the galley is a large queen-sized private stateroom. The interior has varnished cherry bulkheads and trim with a teak and holly sole. The interior is very bright and airy with 14 opening stainless steel portlights, 5 opening deck hatches, and two skylights.

Sleeps 6
Headroom is 6'4"
14 Stainless opening ports w/screens and shades
5 deck hatches w/screens
2 Dorade vents integral to sea hood
Marine Aire 16,000 BTU split air conditioner (4K aft cabin, 12K salon/v-berth)
Lots of storage
Varnished cherry interior
Varnished teak and holly sole
UltraSuede cushions
Custom V-berth mattress
Two cedar lined hanging lockers and airplane lockers in V-berth
Wonderful stand-up shower
Wet locker in shower
LED overhead, reading, and recessed rope lighting (r/w in galley & head)

Galley

Force 10 3 burner gimbaled propane stove with oven and broiler
2 10# propane bottles
GE Spacemaker II microwave oven
Glacier Bay component cold-plate refrigerator/freezer (R134A)
Electronic thermostats for refrigerator and freezer
Run-hour meters for refrigerator and freezer
5.3 cu.ft. top-load refrigerator and 2.7 cu.ft. front load freezer
Double basin polished stainless steel sink
Ample storage and drawers
Fully equipped galley with a solid set of pots and pans
Dishes, glasses, flatware, and lots of galley accessories
Small appliances (toaster, mixer, food processor, waffle maker, etc)

Electronics

B&G Zeus3 7" backup MFD at help (new 2021)
B&G Zeus3S 12" MFD (new 2023)
B&G Triton Pilot keypad
(3) B&G Triton 2 Instrument pods in cockpit
B&G Triton 2 Instrument pod at nav station
B&G 4D 24" broadband radar
B&G RI-10 Broadband radar interface
B&G RF25 Rudder feed back sensor
B&G Precision 9 compass
B&G NAIS 500 AIS tranceiver
B&G NAC-3 Pilot computer
RayMarine Linear Drive
DST200 depth/speed transducer
Forward looking sonar transducer
B&G 508 Wind Sensor
Standard Horizon GX1700 VHF
Standard Horizon RAM3 Mic - in cockpit
Dual VHF antennas with RG259 cable
ICOM IC-M802 SSB and tuner with stern mounted 24' whip antenna
TriMetric Battery monitor
AlbaCombi NMEA-2000 interface to monitor engine temp, RPM, oil pressure, water/fuel tank levels, and battery voltage

Water and fuel tank senders and panel mounted gauge