1985 Nautical Development 62' (18.90 m) 60
Curaçao Marine, Pletterijeeg z/n, Curaçao, Bonaire
Refit Year: 2021 Freedom 21
Freedom 21 is a solid 62-ft offshore sailing yacht by Nautical Development, built in the USA (duty-free reimport eligible). Extensively upgraded, she’s ready for bluewater cruising or refit completion.
Port of Registry: Bonaire, Dutch Caribbean
- Center Cockpit / Cutter
- Sail
- Used
- Diesel
- Fiberglass Hull
- HIN/IMO: NDV10030M85A
| FEATURES: |
|---|
| Center Cockpit |
| 110 & 220 volt |
| Low engine hours since overhaul |
| AIS, Radar 2022 |
| HOOD electric stowaw |
| Notable Upgrades: Ford Lehman 130 HP – Overhauled, only 325 hours since 2008 Northern Light 15 kVA generator – 521 hours Side Power 24V bow thruster – Installed 2018 ✅ 3x Air Conditioners – Installed 2019 (Aft cabin & saloon units never used) Victron Quattro 12/5000 inverter/charger – Installed 2023 4x 240 AH Lead Carbon Batteries – Installed 2023 Spectra Cape Horn Watermaker – New, not yet installed Dinghy and outboard 2022 |
| Date Listed: 05/14/2025 |
Description
A rare opportunity to own a well-equipped Nautical Development, a full-keel centerboard cutter-rigged designed for serious offshore sailing and liveaboard comfort. This vessel has been upgraded to meet the demands of long-distance cruising while offering all the comforts of home.
With spacious accommodations, powerful and reliable systems, and thoughtful upgrades, this 62-foot fiberglass cruiser is ready to circumnavigate or serve as a spacious liveaboard.
Highlights
- 3 cabins / 3 heads (each cabin en-suite, master with electric head)
- Sleeps 6 comfortably
- Ford Lehman 130HP diesel (325 hrs since overhaul, 2008)
- Northern Lights 15kVA generator (521 hrs)
- Side Power 24V bow thruster (2018)
- HOOD electric stowaway main mast (2018) with updated Doyle sails
- Furuno electronics suite (2022) including autopilot, chartplotter, radar, AIS
- 3-zone air conditioning system (new units aft & saloon, 2019)
- Spectra Cape Horn watermaker (new, to be installed)
- Zodiac Airdeck dinghy with Yamaha 4-stroke outboard (2022)
- Brand new Velvet Drive installed with all new thru-hull fittings (including the large and costly main fitting) and essential hoses — a professionally completed upgrade totaling $18K
- Centerboard removed and rebuilt (recent years); currently disconnected from hydraulics — likely requiring electric panel service or replacement (centerboard has not been used since rebuild)
Available for co-brokerage. Contact liz@bviyachtsales.com for more information
Data Sheet
HIN/IMO: NDV10030M85A
Official Number: B1195
LOA: 62' (18.90 Meters)
Type: Sail- Used
Year: 1985
Refit Year: 2021
Documented Year: 1985
Beam: 15' 7''
LOD: 62'
LWL: 53'
Draft Max: 10' 6''
Draft Min: 6' 5''
Cabins: 3
Sleeps: 6
Double Berths: 3
Heads: 3
Maximum Speed: 9 Knots
Cruise Speed: 7.6 Knots
Range NMI: 2000
Fuel Type: Diesel
Super Structure Material: Fiberglass
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Hull Finish: Blue
Hull Shape: Monohull
Air Conditioning: Yes
Tower: No
Bridge Clearance: 73'
Bow Thruster: Yes
Fuel Tank: 475 Gallons (1798.07 Liters)
Fresh Water: 599.94 Gallons (2271 Liters)
Holding Tank: 26 Gallons (98.42 Liters)
Displacement: 45000 lbs
Dry Weight: 80000
Designer: Nautical Development Corp
Interior Designer: Nautical Development Corp
Builder: Nautical Development Corp
Interior Color: Light wood
Exterior Color: Blue
Tender Title: Zodiac Air deck
Multimedia
Engines
Engine 1
- Engine Make: Ford Lehman
- Engine Model: Lehman
- Engine Year: 2008
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Power HP: 130.00
- Power KW: 96.94
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Hours: 380.00
- Hours Date: 05-14-2025
Generators
Generator 1
- Generator Make: Northern Lights
- Generator Model: 15KW
- Generator KW: 15.00
- Generator Hours: 521
Full Details
Additional Information
Dinghy and Outboard
- Dinghy Make/Model: Zodiac Airdeck
- Year: 2022 (never used)
- Length: 3.5 meters
- Outboard Make/Model: Yamaha 4-Stroke
Interior Comforts & Amenities
- Air Conditioning: 3 units (220V); aft cabin & saloon units new in 2019
- Watermaker: Spectra Cape Horn (new, to be installed)
- Water Heater
- Water System: 12V pressurized
- Refrigeration & Freezer
- Stove & Oven
- Vented Propane Locker
- Propane Tanks
Electronics & Navigation
- Autopilot: Furuno (new 2022, to be installed)
- Chartplotter: Furuno GP-1971F (WiFi, 2022)
- Radar: Furuno DRS4W (WiFi, AIS overlay, 2022)
- Primary VHF: Furuno (2022)
- Secondary VHF: Handheld (2022)
- AIS Receiver: Class B, installed and registered (2022)
- EPIRB: Installed and registered
Electrical System
- DC Voltage: 12V
- AC Voltage: 110/220V
- Battery Type: GEL
- House Batteries: 4 x 240Ah GEL (2020)
Additional Power Equipment
- Generator: Northern Lights 15 kVA (521 hrs)
- Inverter: Victron Quattro 12/5000 (2023)
Mechanical Equipment
- Engine Notes: Overhauled in 2008
- Manual Bilge Pump: 1x Whaler Gusher (new 2021)
- Electric Bilge Pumps: 2x (1 large, 1 small – both checked)
- Bow Thruster: Side Power 24V (2018)
- Steering: Hydraulic (needs servicing)
Sellers Notes:
The center board: Has been removed and rebuilt a few years ago. The only thing we didn't do was to connect it to the hydraulics. Most likely the electric panel needs service or replacement. I never used the centerboard.
Engine Information
- Manufacturer: Ford Lehman
- Horsepower: 130 HP
- Type: Inboard, 6-cylinder diesel
- Drive Type: Shaft
- Propeller: Reversible 3-blade
- Overhauled: 2008
- Engine Hours: 325 hours since overhaul
- Raw Water Sea Strainer: Yes
- Fresh Water Cooling: Yes
Notes from Seller:
A brand new velvet drive has been installed and all thru hull fittings (included the big and very expensive one) and all essential hoses. Velvet drive, thru hull fittings and hoses.etc....all together $ 18K job.
Deck & Cockpit Equipment
- Anchor Windlass: 12V (new 2015)
- Primary Anchor: 105 lb CQR with 300 ft of 7/16" chain
- Secondary Anchor: 60 lb stainless CQR with 300 ft of 5/8" chain
- Sprayhood: Isenglass (needs replacement)
Sails & Rigging
- Main Mast: HOOD electric stowaway, furling Sheaffer (2018)
- Standing Rigging: Replaced 2017; inspected January 2023
- Boom Vang: Selden (new 2023)
- Cutter Stay: 10 mm, new
- Mainsails: 2 (1 new Doyle)
- Genoas: 3
- 1 x 120% Doyle (2022)
- 1 x 100% HA 20
- 1 x small spare
- Mast Height: 73 ft
Disclaimer
The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.
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Contact Us
For more information about this yacht please contact Elizabeth Day.
We look forward to working with you!
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