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Freedom 45 Cc

Designer: Gary Mull  ·  Builder: Tillotson Pearson Inc, (Usa)  ·  First built: 1987
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About the Freedom 45 Cc

With its distinctive cat ketch rig and unstayed carbon fiber masts, this Freedom 45 represents a unique approach to sailing that sets it apart from conventional designs. The cat ketch configuration eliminates the need for standing rigging, creating a cleaner deck layout and reducing maintenance requirements while providing excellent sail handling characteristics. Built for serious cruising sailors who value innovation and performance, this model excels in both coastal waters and offshore passages. The unstayed mast system allows for quick sail reduction and simplified handling, making it particularly appealing to couples or short-handed crews planning extended voyages. The absence of a traditional boom on the main and mizzen sails enhances safety and ease of operation. Freedom's reputation for building robust, ocean-capable vessels is well-established, and this 45-footer continues that tradition with solid construction and thoughtful design details. The cat ketch rig provides balanced sailing characteristics and the ability to maintain good performance under reduced sail in heavy weather. While perhaps not the fastest boat in light air, the Freedom 45 Cc offers reliability, comfort, and the confidence-inspiring stability that serious cruisers demand for long-distance adventures.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 45.00 ft / 13.72 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 34.40 ft / 10.49 m
Beam 13.50 ft / 4.11 m
Max Draft 4.92 ft / 1.50 m
Displacement 22,992.00 lb / 10,429 kg
Ballast 9,500.00 lb / 4,309 kg
Design & Construction
Hull Type Wing Keel
Rigging Type Frac. Sloop (Free standing)
Construction FG
Designer Gary Mull
Builder Tillotson Pearson Inc, (USA)
First Built 1987
Related Sailboats Freedom 45 Ac · Caliber 45 · Morgan 45 3 · Lancer 45 · Morgan 452
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Performance Ratios
PHRF Rating PHRF (Performance Handicap Racing Fleet) is a national racing handicap measured in seconds per nautical mile. Lower values indicate faster boats. Ratings are sourced from US Sailing's national database (median across 60+ regional fleets).
Under 0 — Ultralight racer0–90 — Performance racer90–150 — Cruiser/racer150–210 — Typical cruiserOver 210 — Heavy/slow cruiser
99
Ballast/Displacement Ballast to Displacement ratio shows what percentage of the boat's total weight is ballast. Higher values generally mean better initial stability and stiffer sail carrying.
30–35% — Typical cruiser35–45% — Stiff performance boatOver 45% — Racing oriented
41.32
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
252.15
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 9.95 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 14.52
J (Foretriangle Base) 13.85 ft / 4.22 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 731.00 ft² / 67.91 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) Yanmar
Engine & Accommodations
Horsepower 66
How It Compares

vs. Caliber 45, Freedom 45 Ac, Lancer 45, Morgan 45 3, Morgan 452

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Dimensions
LOA
Freedom 45 Cc ★
45.0 ft
Caliber 45
45.0 ft
Freedom 45 Ac
45.0 ft
Lancer 45
45.0 ft
Morgan 45 3
45.0 ft
Morgan 452
45.0 ft
LWL
Freedom 45 Cc ★
34.4 ft
Caliber 45
35.8 ft
Freedom 45 Ac
34.4 ft
Lancer 45
37.3 ft
Morgan 45 3
36.8 ft
Morgan 452
39.3 ft
Beam
Freedom 45 Cc ★
13.5 ft
Caliber 45
13.3 ft
Freedom 45 Ac
13.5 ft
Lancer 45
13.8 ft
Morgan 45 3
13.4 ft
Morgan 452
13.5 ft
Displacement
Freedom 45 Cc ★
22 lbs
Caliber 45
29 lbs
Freedom 45 Ac
22 lbs
Lancer 45
24 lbs
Morgan 45 3
21 lbs
Morgan 452
30 lbs
Ballast
Freedom 45 Cc ★
9 lbs
Caliber 45
12 lbs
Freedom 45 Ac
9 lbs
Lancer 45
7 lbs
Morgan 45 3
Morgan 452
8 lbs
Sail Area
Freedom 45 Cc ★
Caliber 45
940 sq ft
Freedom 45 Ac
731 sq ft
Lancer 45
907 sq ft
Morgan 45 3
928 sq ft
Morgan 452
734 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Freedom 45 Cc ★
99 s/nm
Caliber 45
Freedom 45 Ac
105 s/nm
Lancer 45
162 s/nm
Morgan 45 3
Morgan 452
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Freedom 45 Cc ★
Caliber 45
16.0
Freedom 45 Ac
14.5
Lancer 45
17.5
Morgan 45 3
19.6
Morgan 452
12.2
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Freedom 45 Cc ★
41.3 %
Caliber 45
41.4 %
Freedom 45 Ac
41.3 %
Lancer 45
29.2 %
Morgan 45 3
Morgan 452
27.7 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Freedom 45 Cc ★
Caliber 45
36.9
Freedom 45 Ac
29.5
Lancer 45
28.6
Morgan 45 3
26.1
Morgan 452
35.4
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Freedom 45 Cc ★
Caliber 45
1.74
Freedom 45 Ac
1.90
Lancer 45
1.91
Morgan 45 3
1.95
Morgan 452
1.74
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Freedom 45 Cc ★
252
Caliber 45
281
Freedom 45 Ac
252
Lancer 45
207
Morgan 45 3
Morgan 452
221
Hull Speed
Freedom 45 Cc ★
Caliber 45
8.0 kts
Freedom 45 Ac
7.9 kts
Lancer 45
8.2 kts
Morgan 45 3
8.1 kts
Morgan 452
8.4 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Freedom 45 Cc ★
Caliber 45
Freedom 45 Ac
1.9
Lancer 45
2.7
Morgan 45 3
3.2
Morgan 452
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