Freebooter is a ketch-rigged Salar 40, designed by Laurent Giles. Although branded a motor sailer because of her deckhouse, the Salar 40 was probably one of the first production boats that gave good performance under sail and power. She was also regarded by many as the definitive blue water cruiser of her generation.
Built in 1973, she has been loving cared for by a succession of proud owners. Her previous owner and now my good friend, Tim Patkin, loved her for 17 years and extensively upgraded her over the years.
Specifications
Length Overall 11.89m | Length at the Waterline 9.45m
Beam 3.43m | Draft 1.68m
Max speed 7.5 knots | cruising speed 6.5 knots
Displacement 10,567kg | Ballast 3,629kg
Construction fibreglass
Engine: 80HP Perkins; 800 litre fuel tanks
800 litre fresh water tanks with Seagull IV water purifier; engine heated hot water; 2 electric heads; shower
Sails: Leisure Furler boom; 120% genoa; self-tacking jib; storm jib; asymmetrical spinnaker
