1989 1989 45 Center Cockpit (CC)

What stands out on this Freedom 45 CC is how easy she is to actually live with day to day. Wide side decks and high lifelines make moving forward under way feel secure, even when it pipes up. The center cockpit gives you a dry, protected command post with excellent sightlines over that sleek, uncluttered foredeck. Down below, the separation between the owner’s cabin aft and the guest cabin forward makes night watches and different sleep schedules painless. Large opening ports and hatches move a surprising amount of air, and the generous tankage means you’re not constantly chasing fuel and water. She’s clearly been kept tidy, so you can spend your time sailing instead of catching up on deferred projects.

This Freedom 45 Center Cockpit is particularly well suited to the local mix of short hops and longer passages. The free‑standing rig and self‑tending headsail shine when you’re threading narrow channels or working up busy waterways, letting you tack or jibe without a winch‑grinding crew. When the breeze turns fickle, the long waterline and moderate displacement keep her moving without drama. The deep, secure cockpit and solid dodger potential are a real comfort when afternoon chop builds. Below, the warm, roomy interior turns gray, damp days into something cozy instead of a slog, and the generous storage invites extended cruising along the coast or out to the islands.