Freeman 32 Mk2

[steve1961]

I am thinking of buying a Freeman 32 Mk2, but have been told that they have a tendancy for osmosis, more so than other boats.

Does anyone know if this is true?

[LondonRascal]

I beleive this is true.  Here is the Blog of Steve Truss a well respected Marine Surveyor when he surveyed a Freeman 33 MKII: http://steve-insightmarinesurveyor.blogspot.co.uk/2013/02/freeman-32-mk-ii.html

[Hockham Admiral]

Morning, Robin.

 

That's a very interesting article... I had no idea the Freeman 32 was so spacious inside and I like the look of the hull lines!

[VetChugger]

There have been many discussions all over the web on all the forums about osmosis. Basic fact! Osmosis never sank a boat! Yes, Freemans seemingly picked up an unfortunate tag of suffering more than most but it is only in the most extreme cases where the very expensive remedial work is required. Given the age of these craft I would challenge anyone to find any marque of craft of a similar age without the slightest trace of osmosis. Look at Mr Truss's final comment, "For a caravan builder a very solid boat"!

 

Then examine the quality of the interior finish. These are generally very fine boats for their age. Ask Lord Paul!

 

Trevor

[Hockham Admiral]

Steve, Hi and sorry we forgot to welcome you aboard!

 

I think Trev's words above sum it up.. get the owner to show you a recent survey and take it from there. Good Luck!  

[ranworthbreeze]

Hello Steve,

Welcome to the forum.

I to like the lines of the Freeman 32 and have always liked the Freeman 25. Freeman boats seem to have always been sort after and treated like a member of the family.

Regards

Alan

[Oddfellow]

There are no finer boats available that came out of a mould around the time these things were built and few since unless they have been made to specification.

 

The sheer quality of the furnishings in a Freeman are astonishing for a vessel that was essentially built as part of a production system. It's certainly true that there is osmosis in the Freeman family, but then I've seen blisters on boats only a few year old. Too much is made of osmosis and the "problems" it causes; well, if you keep an eye on it and stop worrying unless you find shes sitting six inches lower next year than this, stop worrying about it and enjoy a fabulous classic cruiser.

[Hockham Admiral]

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There are no finer boats available that came out of a mould around the time these things were built and few since unless they have been made to specification.

 

The sheer quality of the furnishings in a Freeman are astonishing for a vessel that was essentially built as part of a production system.

 

Well, Steve, there's the definitive answer for you from Andy himself!   

 

Please let us know how you get on!

[Akmanxman18]

Hi guys I was wondering if you could help I'm trying to find where my family's beloved freeman 32 mk2 is now it was called too ton when we owned it about 14-15 years ago I beleive It has now been re-named and would love to find out where it is now and if It has been looked after anybody know?

[ranworthbreeze]

Hello Akmanxman18,

 

Welcome to the forum from Tan & myself.

 

I have just searched on the boat listing searches we have on our Useful Links pages sadly these have not come up with any results, was your families  boat registered on the Norfolk Broads or another waterway? If you have the old registration number this might help.

 

 

Regards

Alan 

[BroadScot]

Hi Akmanxman18,,

 

Welcome to the NBN Forum. As Alan says look at the links available. Hope you find it!

 

 Iain.

[Mowjo]

Osmosis is something I've never worried about! back in the mid 80's I bought a Seamaster Cadet, being new to boats I knew nothing about osmosis until I took the boat out of the water and it was pointed out to me, some of the blisters were as big as dinner plates, not knowing any better I dug them all out and filled them with car body filler, yes everyone told me it was wrong, but that boat is still on the Broads today and has never had any other treatment, I saw it out of the water a year ago and it looks no different from when I did the work on it,,

 

Frank,,,,

[Akmanxman18]

Hi guys it was on the thames when we owned it and when we sold it it went to burnham on crouch and that's the last know whereabouts I will try to find the registration number

[VetChugger]

These boats are well set up for coastal work in favorable conditions which this one is likely doing based where it is rather than on the broads.

[JawsOrca]

welcome to the forum steve!

 

As others have mentioned. No boat has ever sank from osmosis. I dont understand why people worry so much about it. Most boats will have the odd blister. Just ignore it there's bigger things to worry about.. As Andy said these freemans are just stunning. If we didnt get this boat last year we would without any doubt a freeman owner.(the 32 looks amazing go and grab it before someone else does!)..

[Oddfellow]

Try Sheridan Marine - Moulsford. Andy down there runs the Freeman Club and may be able to identify the boat. 

 

http://www.sheridanmarine.com/freemancruisers

[Akmanxman18]

Thankyou very much