36' Freedom Yachts Tillotson-Pearson Freedom 36

1986 Freedom 36 Comfortable, Capable Coastal Cruiser

This 1986 Freedom 36, built by Freedom Yachts / Tillotson-Pearson, is a solid, well‑designed 36-foot fiberglass cruiser thats ideal for coastal cruising, weekends aboard, and extended trips with family or friends. With her masthead sloop rig and efficient monohull design, she offers a great balance of performance, comfort, and ease of handling.

At 36 feet LOA with a generous 12.6-foot beam, the Freedom 36 has a spacious interior and a stable, comfortable ride under sail. The 4.5-foot draft makes her versatile for New England waters and beyond deep enough for good upwind performance, yet shallow enough for exploring harbors, coves, and anchorages that deeper-keel boats cant easily reach. Her displacement of 13,400 lbs gives a reassuring, bluewater-capable feel underway without being sluggish.

Below deck, you'll find 3 cabins with berths for up to 6, making this an excellent choice for families or cruising couples who want extra room for guests. The layout is designed to be practical and livable: good headroom, comfortable seating, and plenty of storage for gear, provisions, and personal items. This is the kind of boat you can spend real time on weekends, vacations, or longer cruises without feeling cramped.

Power is provided by an inboard diesel engine rated at 20 horsepower. Diesel reliability and efficiency are ideal for docking, maneuvering in tight marinas, and motoring when the wind is light. The inboard installation keeps noise and vibration down and contributes to a better weight balance versus outboard-powered boats.

The Freedom brand and this 36-foot model have a strong reputation for solid construction and practical cruising design. The combination of fiberglass construction, sensible rigging, and manageable size make this boat relatively easy to sail and maintain, even for an owner who does much of their own upkeep.

If you're looking for a well-built, comfortable 36-foot cruising sailboat with a proven design, spacious interior, and dependable diesel power, this Freedom 36 is well worth it.

Mainsail: New 2017 Doyle - CXI Tri-Radial Polyester with full battons and 2 Reefs ($5300)
Jib: Self-tending jib.
Spinnaker: Asymmetric. With sheets and winches.
Cover: Dodger sail covers and helm cover.

Mechanical:
Fuel filtration: Fuel polisher

Propulsion:
Engine: Yanmar
Model: 3GMF
Propeller: Self Feathering Autostream 1 IN shaft

Tankage and plumbing:
Hot water: 6 Gallons
Pressure /manual water pumps: Pressure, and Salt water wash down
Head(s): 12 DCV Electric
Tank specs: fuel 35 US gallons. Water 55 US gallons. Black water 15 US gallons.

DC/AC electrical
House batteries: 6 House, Blue Sea switch, 3 solar panels and inverter
Shore power: Yes 2 cables and splitter
Solar/wind generation: 3-110 watt solar panels with aromatic battery charger and integral inverter. Blue sea monitoring sys.

Rig and sail handling:
Rig type: Fractional sloop, free-standing carbon-fiber mast

Navigation, communications & entertainment:
Chartplotter/MFD: Garmin 1242XSV Touch. Cockpit 10 in Garmin. New 2020. Nav station GPS Map 521
Radar: Garmin GMR-18-HD. Raymarine New 2020
Autopilot: Raymarine
Speed/wind: New 2024. RAY 70150-T60 (Depth/speed on chart plotter.)
VHF: Standard Horizon Explorer Helm mount Mic
Compass: Ritchie Powerdamp DSC capable Binical Mount

Safety Devices:
Current flares / visual distress signals
Sound signaling device / bell / horn
Fire extinguishers
PFDs and throwable device
LifeSling / MOB gear
Emergency tiller

Accommodations, Gallery & Onboard Inventory
Cabins/sleeping/capacity: Forward/Main/Aft
Berths: 6

Deck, cockpit and exterior:
Windlass: Lewmar vertical rope/chain with Toe and helm switches. 250 ft of rode and Danforth type oversize anchor.

Entertainment and Berthing:
Saloon and port and starboard seating and fold down bulkhead mounting table. Flatscreen color TV. Birthing arrangements for six. Two in the state room, two in the saloon, and two in the aft state room.

Galley and Accessories:
The galley was fitted with storage lockers, cabinets, and drawers; ice box and freezer fitted and with a remotely mounted Adler Barbour brand 12 VDc refrigeration system, double stainless steel sink, piped and reinforced hose secured with hose clamps, mixer, style sink, faucet, pull out sprayer, cabinet mounted and secured 120 VAc Galanz brand household type microwave, gimbal unknown brand three band LPG stove with oven and gimbal latch, and a stainless steel stove guard rail. Outside rail barbecue.

Water Closet:
The water closet was equipped with storage lockers, single stainless steel washbasin, and piped with reinforced hose secured with hose clamps, and a stainless steel faucet with pull out sprayer, which also acts as a handheld shower. The sole was formed to also act as a shower pan and was equipped with a drain and non-skid in the tread areas. In addition a Jabsco 12 VDc Marine toilet was also installed and piped so as to flush with freshwater from the vessels, portable water water system.

Climate Control:
Caframo 12 VDc fan in each cabin.

Other: Navigation station with GPS and chart table and storage as well as a pull out navigator's seat.