Overview

Very clean, well cared for by a knowledgeable owner.

Specifications

Length28'

Beam10'

Draft4' 6"

Year1987

TypeSail

HullFiberglass

FuelDiesel

Fuel Capacity17 gal

Water Capacity40 gal

Engines

Yanmar 2 GMF

18 HPDiesel

Description

AI Overview

The 1987 Freedom 28 is a 28-foot fiberglass coastal cruising sailboat designed by Gary Mull and built by Tillotson-Pearson Inc. (TPI). It features an unstayed carbon fiber mast, a self-tending camber-spar jib, and a single Yanmar diesel inboard engine, making it a popular, easily handled single-hander.

Key Specifications

Length Overall (LOA): 27.5 ft to 28 ft

Beam: 10.25 ft (10 ft 3 in)

Draft: 4.5 ft (4 ft 6 in)

Displacement: Approx. 6,400 lbs

Engine: Yanmar 2GM / 2GMF diesel (16–18 hp)

Fuel Tank: 15–17 gal

Fresh Water Tank: 40 gal

Holding Tank: 12–15 gal

Design & Performance Highlights

Unstayed Rig: Uses a robust, free-standing carbon fiber mast that eliminates the need for shroud stays, simplifying the deck layout and allowing the large fully battened mainsail to swing out broadly.

Self-Tending Jib: Features a wishbone/camber-spar jib that tacks and jibes automatically without manual sheet handling, optimized for short-handed or single-handed sailing.

Hull & Handling: Built with a fin keel and spade rudder, providing responsive performance and a comfortable motion for coastal cruising.

Accommodation & Interior

Layout: Typically features a forward V-berth, an enclosed head with a sink and shower, two main cabin settees, a functional galley (two-burner propane stove, oven, icebox/refrigeration), and an aft quarter berth.

Headroom: Cabin headroom is roughly 6.5 ft (6 ft 6 in).

What Owners Say

What Owners Say

The Freedom Mull 28 is praised for its reliable performance and strong power, with owners highlighting its responsive handling and suitability for longer trips. The one Yanmar 2GMF engine supports responsive performance, and the boat's design offers confident handling. Its longer trip capability adds practical convenience in real-world use.

Accommodations

Forward you have a V-berth followed by an enclosed head with sink and shower. The head system and all hoses are new in 2025. Aft to the main cabin you have 2- settees with table and aft to a quarter berth. Aft and opposite is the spacious galley area. Up a couple of steps to the cockpit area with U-shaped seating and a pedestal with wheel steering.