Freedom 38
Freedom 38
1991 Freedom 38 SILVER SEAS now for sale exclusively with DBY Boat Sales.
The first thing you notice when you step below on the Freedom 38 Silver Seas is the quality of the WOODWORK. The joinery and finish are second to none in the boat building industry, built by skilled craftsmen and not an assembly line of production workers.
This iconic Gary Mull design is the perfect-sized coastal cruiser for two couples or a couple with children, but also has the equipment and storage space of a long-range voyager or even a live-aboard home.
Up forward is a spacious V-BERTH that is well-lit and ventilated by a large overhead hatch. There are shelves on the port and starboard sides of the forward cabin, as well as private access to the head. The enclosed HEAD (new in 2025) is also accessible from the main salon and has had all sanitation hoses and Y-valves replaced quite recently and also serves as an enclosed shower.
The MAIN SALON has a generous 6'4" of headroom and comfortable seating for 8 people on starboard and port settees, the port side being L-shaped. A large DINING TABLE can be folded up and stowed against the forward bulkhead when not in use, cleverly hiding and securing storage shelves behind it. There is a great amount of STORAGE SPACE in the main salon on shelves and behind and beneath the settees.
The 2020 model Volvo 27hp engine is amongst the highlights of this amazing yacht and has been professionally serviced since new, currently showing around 373 hours on the meter. Presents like new and is peace of mind.
The U-shaped GALLEY is located to port and is equipped with a refrigerator, two-burner propane stove/oven which is NSW certified 2026 and as well as containing multiple dedicated cabinets for pantry storage.
The NAVIGATION STATION is located to starboard and features a large table surface (actually big enough for a chart!).
The SWITCH PANEL and redundant B&G instrument displays are neatly organized and labelled.
The AFT CABIN is located to starboard and contains a large double berth. It is well lit and ventilated by two opening ports and has a cabin fan as well as plenty of closet and storage space.
The headroom and wide beam, as well as the multiple port lights and overhead deck hatches, give the cabin on Silver Seas a light, spacious feel. (There are also LED cabin lights. ) Two 12-volt cabin fans in the salon and one 12-volt fan in each in the cabins, as well as cowl vents, provide excellent air circulation. You will never feel claustrophobic in this cabin!
On Deck
The COCKPIT of the Freedom 38 is roomy with the timber table storing neatly flush with the wheel easily converting the cockpit for outdoor dining seating 4 people comfortably.
Silver Seas is equipped with a dodger, bimini and when fully deployed turn the cockpit into another enclosed living area. The navigation instrument are mounted on the pedestal with good sight lines while at the helm. All control lines and halyards are lead back into the cockpit to a pair of Barient self tailing winches for easy sail management.
Integral scoop SWIM PLATFORM on stern accessed through stern rail and folding swim ladder. Solar panels and other antennas as well as Anchor light mounted on solid stainless steel DAVITS for the inflatable RIB dinghy. Wind generator located off the transom. The outboard motor stand mounted on stern pole now carries the Mariner 3.3 outboard (just serviced)
Moving forward, one notices the WIDE, UNOBSTRUCTED SIDE DECKS. There are no shrouds, or chain plates to get in the way. There are no genoa tracks on the deck to stub your toe on! The headsail is self tacking. There is an additional overlapping genoa included in the sail wardrobe.
The gelcoat on the deck and cabin top has been well-maintained and is in excellent shape. There is a small amount of BRIGHTWORK in varnished handrails and rub rail to add beautiful accents, but not so much that you have to devote your life to maintaining it.
The ANCHORING SYSTEM consists of a Quick Pro-Series 1000 ELECTRIC WINDLASS, recently overhauled with 85m of 8mm chain to a 20 kg primary anchor.
HALYARDS and control lines are all in good condition. All blocks and deck line organizers functional and in good shape. Double life lines on deck have just been replaced 2026.
Sails and Rig
Silver Seas comes equipped with a 377.65 sq. Ft. Full-battened mainsail, a 195.35 sq. Foot self-tacking jib and near new Genoa. There are two jiffy reef points in the main operated by a single line system lead back to the cockpit. She is also equipped with lines leading back to dedicated winches in the cockpit.
Mainsail handling is facilitated by a HARKEN BATTCAR SAIL SLIDE system on the mast track so the main can be hoisted and dropped with virtually no friction. The main is contained on the boom by lazy jacks. The painted aluminium boom is supported by a rigid boom vang.
The FREE-STANDING CARBON FIBER MAST, though initially very expensive to build, has many advantages over aluminium masts. There is no need for wire standing rigging, with multiple terminal fittings and turnbuckles that require tuning and maintenance and are subject to sudden failure. There is no need for through-deck chain plates, which are prone to leaking and can cause soft spots in the deck. There are no spreaders for cormorants to sit on. Light weight and extremely strong, the carbon fibre mast has the ability to flex and spill wind in gusts, eliminating excessive heel and increasing upwind performance.
The expense of building free-standing carbon fibre rigs precludes widespread use among boat builders, but they are one of the reasons Freedom Yachts are still highly sought after in the used boat market.
Date of Last Antifoul: October 2025
This is a rare find and exclusively for sale with DBY Boatsales.
Specifications:
Designer : Gary Mull
Builder : Tillotson Pearson Inc (USA)
Water (Potable) Capacity (l) : 416
Hull Construction Material : GRP sandwich
Hull Type : Mono round bilge
Deck Construction Material : GRP sandwich
Country Origin : USA
Length (feet) : 38 feet
Length (m) : 11.58 m
Length Waterline (m) : 9.33 m
Beam/Width (feet) : 12ft 6 inches
Beam/Width (m) : 3.81 m
Draft (m) : 1.5 m
Draft (feet) : 4ft 6 inches
Keel/Ballast : Fin keel. 2,500 kg ballast.
Dry Weight (kgs) : 6518 kgs
Number of Helms : 1
Displacement : 6078
Colour : White hull
Engine Notes : New Volvo D-30 installed along with new sound proofing.
Number Of Engines : 1
Engine Standard : Yanmar 3GM30F Inboard (1990)
Stroke : 4
Engine Hours : 373
Horse Power (hp) : 27
Drive Type : Shaft with dripless seal
Engine Room : Immaculate, located under companionway steps, heat and sound insulated
Fuel Type : Diesel
Number of Fuel Tanks : 1 aluminium
Fuel Tank Capacity (L) : 132
Propeller : 3 blade fixed with Propspeed.
Steering System : Wheel. Emergency TIller. Linear Autopilot.
Accommodation Notes : 2 cabin version. 2 x double. 2 x single. Headroom 6ft 3 inches.
Number of Berths : 6
Number of Showers : 1
Shower Type : Hot and cold pressurised Shower in bathroom and cockpit
Number of Toilets : 1
Toilet Type : New Jabsco 12v electric toilet and plumbing
Number of TVs : 1
Holding Tank (L) : 75
Number of Cabins : 2
Galley Notes : New gas bottle, new solenoid valve and 2026 gas certification will be provided.
Stove : Dometic gas stove 2 burner, Grill and Oven, 2026 NSW certified
Refrigeration : Refrigerator - Top load with a water cooled compressor and holding plates. Serviced, new thermostat (2023).
Number of Sinks : 2 Sinks stainless steel with fresh and saltwater
Oven : Dometic
Entertainment and Appliances Notes : New 12v electric water heater.
Anchor / Winch : 1000 W Quick Windlass, 80m 5/16" high strength galvanised chain New2019 1x Rocna 20 kg main anchor 1x Bruce 45 lbs, 4x 40m Anchor rope 16mm 4xFenders 4x Mooring rope 20mm.
Bilge Pump : 2 x auto + 1 x manual.
Deck Gear : Fenders. Mooring lines. Boat hook. Stainless steel boarding ladder.
Mast/Rigging : Free-standing carbon mast.
Sail Inventory : 1x self tacking jib 1x Mainsail Near new Genoa. New sail covers (2025)
Electrics : 3 x Deltec 12 V 200 amp Deep Cycle AGM Batteries. Battery Windlass 12V AH 85 Wind generator Kiss 2006 Solar Panel 2x130W 2007 Battery Monitor Battery charger Mastervolt 50 AH Inverter 12V/120V 2000W Inverter 12V/220V 600W pure Sinus New 2018 Shore Power 120V incl. Cable.
Electronics Navigation : B&G Hydra Depth, Speed. Raymarine Wind sensor. And Autopilot with linear drive hydraulic Ram. 1x Hydraulic Ram T1 B&G as spare New 2019 VHF Radio Horizon with DSC/ AIS and GPS VHF Handheld Icom M1 Plotter 7" Garmin New 2018 with electronic charts [Caribbean, French Poly. Australia and New Zealand].
Dinghy : Inflatable dingy with a Mariner 3.3 outboard (just serviced).
Covers : Bimini, Spray-hood, Sail cover for Main Sail and Jib. New canopy Spray-hood clears.
Safety Gear : Life raft for 4 persons in soft bag on deck New 2017 Flares and extinguisher 3 solid and 3 inflatable life vests Lifesling MOB horse shoe buoy with MOB light 2 Electric bilge pumps, 2 Manual driven bilge pumps EPIRB - replaced in 2021 (expires 2027)
Ground Tackle : 3
GPS : 2 x Garmin + 1 x Horizon.
Number of Fish Finders : 1 x B & G.
Has Navigation Lights : Yes
Radio : VHF & SSB
Number of Life Jackets : 6
Remarks : Inspection highly recommended.
Compass : New pedestal mounted compass
Depth Instrument : Yes
Fire Extinguisher : 2
Vessel Name : SILVER SEAS
Anti-foul : October 2025
1991 Freedom 38 SILVER SEAS now for sale exclusively with DBY Boat Sales.
The first thing you notice when you step below on the Freedom 38 Silver Seas is the quality of the WOODWORK. The joinery and finish are second to none in the boat building industry, built by skilled craftsmen and not an assembly line of production workers.
This iconic Gary Mull design is the perfect-sized coastal cruiser for two couples or a couple with children, but also has the equipment and storage space of a long-range voyager or even a live-aboard home.
Up forward is a spacious V-BERTH that is well-lit and ventilated by a large overhead hatch. There are shelves on the port and starboard sides of the forward cabin, as well as private access to the head. The enclosed HEAD (new in 2025) is also accessible from the main salon and has had all sanitation hoses and Y-valves replaced quite recently and also serves as an enclosed shower.
The MAIN SALON has a generous 6'4" of headroom and comfortable seating for 8 people on starboard and port settees, the port side being L-shaped. A large DINING TABLE can be folded up and stowed against the forward bulkhead when not in use, cleverly hiding and securing storage shelves behind it. There is a great amount of STORAGE SPACE in the main salon on shelves and behind and beneath the settees.
The 2020 model Volvo 27hp engine is amongst the highlights of this amazing yacht and has been professionally serviced since new, currently showing around 373 hours on the meter. Presents like new and is peace of mind.
The U-shaped GALLEY is located to port and is equipped with a refrigerator, two-burner propane stove/oven which is NSW certified 2026 and as well as containing multiple dedicated cabinets for pantry storage.
The NAVIGATION STATION is located to starboard and features a large table surface (actually big enough for a chart!).
The SWITCH PANEL and redundant B&G instrument displays are neatly organized and labelled.
The AFT CABIN is located to starboard and contains a large double berth. It is well lit and ventilated by two opening ports and has a cabin fan as well as plenty of closet and storage space.
The headroom and wide beam, as well as the multiple port lights and overhead deck hatches, give the cabin on Silver Seas a light, spacious feel. (There are also LED cabin lights. ) Two 12-volt cabin fans in the salon and one 12-volt fan in each in the cabins, as well as cowl vents, provide excellent air circulation. You will never feel claustrophobic in this cabin!
On Deck
The COCKPIT of the Freedom 38 is roomy with the timber table storing neatly flush with the wheel easily converting the cockpit for outdoor dining seating 4 people comfortably.
Silver Seas is equipped with a dodger, bimini and when fully deployed turn the cockpit into another enclosed living area. The navigation instrument are mounted on the pedestal with good sight lines while at the helm. All control lines and halyards are lead back into the cockpit to a pair of Barient self tailing winches for easy sail management.
Integral scoop SWIM PLATFORM on stern accessed through stern rail and folding swim ladder. Solar panels and other antennas as well as Anchor light mounted on solid stainless steel DAVITS for the inflatable RIB dinghy. Wind generator located off the transom. The outboard motor stand mounted on stern pole now carries the Mariner 3.3 outboard (just serviced)
Moving forward, one notices the WIDE, UNOBSTRUCTED SIDE DECKS. There are no shrouds, or chain plates to get in the way. There are no genoa tracks on the deck to stub your toe on! The headsail is self tacking. There is an additional overlapping genoa included in the sail wardrobe.
The gelcoat on the deck and cabin top has been well-maintained and is in excellent shape. There is a small amount of BRIGHTWORK in varnished handrails and rub rail to add beautiful accents, but not so much that you have to devote your life to maintaining it.
The ANCHORING SYSTEM consists of a Quick Pro-Series 1000 ELECTRIC WINDLASS, recently overhauled with 85m of 8mm chain to a 20 kg primary anchor.
HALYARDS and control lines are all in good condition. All blocks and deck line organizers functional and in good shape. Double life lines on deck have just been replaced 2026.
Sails and Rig
Silver Seas comes equipped with a 377.65 sq. Ft. Full-battened mainsail, a 195.35 sq. Foot self-tacking jib and near new Genoa. There are two jiffy reef points in the main operated by a single line system lead back to the cockpit. She is also equipped with lines leading back to dedicated winches in the cockpit.
Mainsail handling is facilitated by a HARKEN BATTCAR SAIL SLIDE system on the mast track so the main can be hoisted and dropped with virtually no friction. The main is contained on the boom by lazy jacks. The painted aluminium boom is supported by a rigid boom vang.
The FREE-STANDING CARBON FIBER MAST, though initially very expensive to build, has many advantages over aluminium masts. There is no need for wire standing rigging, with multiple terminal fittings and turnbuckles that require tuning and maintenance and are subject to sudden failure. There is no need for through-deck chain plates, which are prone to leaking and can cause soft spots in the deck. There are no spreaders for cormorants to sit on. Light weight and extremely strong, the carbon fibre mast has the ability to flex and spill wind in gusts, eliminating excessive heel and increasing upwind performance.
The expense of building free-standing carbon fibre rigs precludes widespread use among boat builders, but they are one of the reasons Freedom Yachts are still highly sought after in the used boat market.
Date of Last Antifoul: October 2025
This is a rare find and exclusively for sale with DBY Boatsales.
Specifications:
Designer : Gary Mull
Builder : Tillotson Pearson Inc (USA)
Water (Potable) Capacity (l) : 416
Hull Construction Material : GRP sandwich
Hull Type : Mono round bilge
Deck Construction Material : GRP sandwich
Country Origin : USA
Length (feet) : 38 feet
Length (m) : 11.58 m
Length Waterline (m) : 9.33 m
Beam/Width (feet) : 12ft 6 inches
Beam/Width (m) : 3.81 m
Draft (m) : 1.5 m
Draft (feet) : 4ft 6 inches
Keel/Ballast : Fin keel. 2,500 kg ballast.
Dry Weight (kgs) : 6518 kgs
Number of Helms : 1
Displacement : 6078
Colour : White hull
Engine Notes : New Volvo D-30 installed along with new sound proofing.
Number Of Engines : 1
Engine Standard : Yanmar 3GM30F Inboard (1990)
Stroke : 4
Engine Hours : 373
Horse Power (hp) : 27
Drive Type : Shaft with dripless seal
Engine Room : Immaculate, located under companionway steps, heat and sound insulated
Fuel Type : Diesel
Number of Fuel Tanks : 1 aluminium
Fuel Tank Capacity (L) : 132
Propeller : 3 blade fixed with Propspeed.
Steering System : Wheel. Emergency TIller. Linear Autopilot.
Accommodation Notes : 2 cabin version. 2 x double. 2 x single. Headroom 6ft 3 inches.
Number of Berths : 6
Number of Showers : 1
Shower Type : Hot and cold pressurised Shower in bathroom and cockpit
Number of Toilets : 1
Toilet Type : New Jabsco 12v electric toilet and plumbing
Number of TVs : 1
Holding Tank (L) : 75
Number of Cabins : 2
Galley Notes : New gas bottle, new solenoid valve and 2026 gas certification will be provided.
Stove : Dometic gas stove 2 burner, Grill and Oven, 2026 NSW certified
Refrigeration : Refrigerator - Top load with a water cooled compressor and holding plates. Serviced, new thermostat (2023).
Number of Sinks : 2 Sinks stainless steel with fresh and saltwater
Oven : Dometic
Entertainment and Appliances Notes : New 12v electric water heater.
Anchor / Winch : 1000 W Quick Windlass, 80m 5/16" high strength galvanised chain New2019 1x Rocna 20 kg main anchor 1x Bruce 45 lbs, 4x 40m Anchor rope 16mm 4xFenders 4x Mooring rope 20mm.
Bilge Pump : 2 x auto + 1 x manual.
Deck Gear : Fenders. Mooring lines. Boat hook. Stainless steel boarding ladder.
Mast/Rigging : Free-standing carbon mast.
Sail Inventory : 1x self tacking jib 1x Mainsail Near new Genoa. New sail covers (2025)
Electrics : 3 x Deltec 12 V 200 amp Deep Cycle AGM Batteries. Battery Windlass 12V AH 85 Wind generator Kiss 2006 Solar Panel 2x130W 2007 Battery Monitor Battery charger Mastervolt 50 AH Inverter 12V/120V 2000W Inverter 12V/220V 600W pure Sinus New 2018 Shore Power 120V incl. Cable.
Electronics Navigation : B&G Hydra Depth, Speed. Raymarine Wind sensor. And Autopilot with linear drive hydraulic Ram. 1x Hydraulic Ram T1 B&G as spare New 2019 VHF Radio Horizon with DSC/ AIS and GPS VHF Handheld Icom M1 Plotter 7" Garmin New 2018 with electronic charts [Caribbean, French Poly. Australia and New Zealand].
Dinghy : Inflatable dingy with a Mariner 3.3 outboard (just serviced).
Covers : Bimini, Spray-hood, Sail cover for Main Sail and Jib. New canopy Spray-hood clears.
Safety Gear : Life raft for 4 persons in soft bag on deck New 2017 Flares and extinguisher 3 solid and 3 inflatable life vests Lifesling MOB horse shoe buoy with MOB light 2 Electric bilge pumps, 2 Manual driven bilge pumps EPIRB - replaced in 2021 (expires 2027)
Ground Tackle : 3
GPS : 2 x Garmin + 1 x Horizon.
Number of Fish Finders : 1 x B & G.
Has Navigation Lights : Yes
Radio : VHF & SSB
Number of Life Jackets : 6
Remarks : Inspection highly recommended.
Compass : New pedestal mounted compass
Depth Instrument : Yes
Fire Extinguisher : 2
Vessel Name : SILVER SEAS
Anti-foul : October 2025
Region
New South Wales
Location
Newport, Sydney NSW
Reference
DBY00043
Usage
Family, Leisure, Cruising
Launch Year
1991
Hull
Fibreglass/GRP
HIN
FYC38136F091
Rego
AKM090N
Rego Expiry
09/03/2027
Designer
Gary Mull
Builder
Tillotson Pearson Inc (USA)
Length
38' - 11.58m
Beam
3.81m
Draft
1.5m
Displacement
6078
Keel / Ballast
Fin Keel, 2,500kg ballast
Deck Material
GRP sandwich
Engine Make
Volvo
Engine
Engine Notes : New Volvo D-30 installed along with new sound proofing.
Engine Standard : Yanmar 3GM30F Inboard (1990)
Stroke : 4
Drive Type : Shaft with dripless seal
Engine Room : Immaculate, located under companionway steps, heat and sound insulated
Fuel Type : Diesel
Number of Fuel Tanks : 1 aluminium
Propeller : 3 blade fixed with Propspeed.
Steering System : Wheel. Emergency TIller. Linear Autopilot.
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
27
Power Source
Diesel
Engine Hours
373
Drive Type
Inboard Shaft Drive
Fuel
132
Water
416
Accommodation
Accommodation Notes : 2 cabin version. 2 x double. 2 x single. Headroom 6ft 3 inches.
Number of Berths : 6
Number of Showers : 1
Number of Toilets : 1
Number of TVs : 1
Holding Tank (L) : 75
Number of Cabins : 2
Number of Berths : 6
Number of Showers : 1
Number of Toilets : 1
Number of TVs : 1
Holding Tank (L) : 75
Number of Cabins : 2
Cabins
2
Berths
6
Galley
Galley Notes : New gas bottle, new solenoid valve and 2026 gas certification will be provided.
Stove : Dometic gas stove 2 burner, Grill and Oven, 2026 NSW certified
Number of Sinks : 2 Sinks stainless steel with fresh and saltwater
Oven : Dometic
Stove : Dometic gas stove 2 burner, Grill and Oven, 2026 NSW certified
Number of Sinks : 2 Sinks stainless steel with fresh and saltwater
Oven : Dometic
Refrigeration
Refrigeration : Refrigerator - Top load with a water cooled compressor and holding plates. Serviced, new thermostat (2023).
Stove
Stove : Dometic gas stove 2 burner, Grill and Oven, 2026 NSW certified
Water Maker
Spectra Ventura 150-24L per hour
Hotwater System
Yes
Shower
Shower Type : Hot and cold pressurised Shower in bathroom and cockpit
Toilet
Toilet Type : New Jabsco 12v electric toilet and plumbing
Entertainment
TV
Safety Gear
Safety Gear : Life raft for 4 persons in soft bag on deck New 2017 Flares and extinguisher 3 solid and 3 inflatable life vests Lifesling MOB horse shoe buoy with MOB light 2 Electric bilge pumps, 2 Manual driven bilge pumps EPIRB - replaced in 2021 (expires 2027)
Bilge Pumps
Yes
Life Raft
Yes, 4 person
Epirb
Yes
Life Jackets
Yes
Flares
Yes
Fire Protection
Yes
Electrics
Electrics : 3 x Deltec 12 V 200 amp Deep Cycle AGM Batteries. Battery Windlass 12V AH 85 Wind generator Kiss 2006 Solar Panel 2x130W 2007 Battery Monitor Battery charger Mastervolt 50 AH Inverter 12V/120V 2000W Inverter 12V/220V 600W pure Sinus New 2018 Shore Power 120V incl. Cable.
Electronics
Electronics Navigation : B&G Hydra Depth, Speed. Raymarine Wind sensor. And Autopilot with linear drive hydraulic Ram. 1x Hydraulic Ram T1 B&G as spare New 2019 VHF Radio Horizon with DSC/ AIS and GPS VHF Handheld Icom M1 Plotter 7" Garmin New 2018 with electronic charts [Caribbean, French Poly. Australia and New Zealand].
Sail Inventory
Sail Inventory : 1x self tacking jib 1x Mainsail Near new Genoa. New sail covers (2025)
Mast / Rigging
Mast/Rigging : Free-standing carbon mast.
Deck Gear
Fenders. Mooring lines. Boat hook. Stainless steel boarding ladder.
Remarks
This is a rare find and exclusively for sale with DBY Boatsales.
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