Freeman 22
Builder: John Freeman (Marine), Hinckley, Leics
Built: 1500 between 1957 and 1977, in four versions:
Mk 1, 1957-63; Mk 1 canal, 64-70; Mk 2, 64-70;
Mk 2 canal, 70-77
MBY tested: 1975
Dimensions: LOA 22ft 0in (6.70m), beam 6ft 10in or 7ft 6in
(2.08m or 2.30m), draught 2ft 0in (0.60m)
General: Four-berth river/canal cruiser
Power: Single inboard, shaftdrive, mostly petrol, from
10hp up to 56hp
Price guide: £3,500 up to £6,000 for a Mk II
Surveyor's notes: Early models are very old now but still serviceable if well maintained. Windows may need resealing. Check engine mountings, shaft seal, rubbing strake. Mk 2 more popular for its improved layout; Mk 1 still in demand as a classic, the first full-production fibreglass cruiser.
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Boat report from: Motor Boat and Yachting
