FREEDOM EXPRESS 39 — HOPALONG
Exclusively for Sale with DBY Boat Sales | Fiji
A beautifully proven Ron Holland-designed Freedom 39, ready for her next adventure.
HOPALONG is a superb example of the Freedom Express 39, combining contemporary design, exceptional sailing performance, and the simplicity of legendary freestanding Freedom carbon-fibre spars.
Solidly built and exceptionally easy to handle by one or two people, HOPALONG is equally suited to extended cruising, island-hopping or comfortable live-aboard life. With all sailing controls led aft to the cockpit, uncluttered decks and an easy-to-manage sail plan, she offers a wonderfully simple and enjoyable sailing experience.
The Freedom concept really comes into its own under way — to tack, simply turn the wheel. No shrouds, no backstays and no complicated array of lines to manage.
Her sails are in good condition and fully battened, while her proven cruising history demonstrates that HOPALONG is ready to continue exploring.
DECK & COCKPIT
The deck is defined by Freedom's iconic carbon-fibre main and mizzen masts, with no shrouds or backstays to clutter the deck. All control lines are led aft to the cockpit for effortless handling.
Highlights include:
The result is a clean, safe and remarkably easy-to-manage deck — ideal for short-handed cruising.
ACCOMMODATION
Below decks, HOPALONG offers generous space, excellent natural light and a thoughtful layout designed for comfortable cruising and extended stays aboard.
Forward Owner's Cabin
The spacious forward cabin features a king-size V-berth at the head, generous storage and two hanging lockers. A passageway door provides privacy, while an opening port and hatch provide excellent ventilation and natural light.
The chain locker is accessed from the forward cabin.
Head & Shower
The head and shower are conveniently located immediately aft and to starboard of the owner's cabin.
Main Salon
The generous main salon is bright, comfortable and highly versatile.
To port are two upholstered swivel barrel chairs, with a built-in table and bar. Additional storage is provided by both hanging and standard lockers.
To starboard is a large U-shaped settee and dining area. The dinette can be configured to accommodate two additional club chairs, allowing the salon to comfortably seat up to six people.
Outboard to port and starboard are full-sized pilot berths, each fitted with high teak lee boards and lee cloths — providing excellent additional sleeping or lounging space.
Large cabin-trunk windows and overhead opening hatches provide abundant light and ventilation.
Galley & Navigation
Continuing aft, the galley is positioned to port, with the navigation station to starboard.
Further aft are full-sized quarter berths, providing accommodation for two additional people.
Throughout the vessel, the impressive 6'7" headroom contributes to an unusually spacious interior for a yacht of this size.
Additional comfort features include:
PROVEN CRUISING HISTORY
HOPALONG is not simply a yacht prepared for cruising — she has already demonstrated her capabilities across the Pacific.
Her recent cruising history includes:
She is currently on the hard at Vuda Marina, Fiji, and is ready for her next owner and next adventure.
A FREEDOM 39 WITH A DIFFERENCE
For sailors looking for a capable cruising yacht that can be handled without a large crew, HOPALONG presents an exceptional opportunity.
Her combination of Ron Holland design, proven Freedom carbon-fibre freestanding spars, uncluttered decks, short-handed sailing capability, spacious accommodation and genuine Pacific cruising history makes her a particularly attractive proposition.
Fast, comfortable, easy to sail and ready to go — HOPALONG is a Freedom 39 built for adventure.
HOPALONG
Freedom Express 39 | Ron Holland Design | Fiji
Exclusively for Sale with DBY Boat Sales
For sale with DBY Boat Sales Pittwater Office in Newport. Please call +61 2 9999 3311 for an inspection. For additional high-resolution photos and detailed inventory, please email sales@dbyboatsales.com.au
| Price | : $55,000 AUD AUD |
|---|---|
| Price Base | : $55,000 AUD |
| Brand | : Freedom |
| Model | : KETCH 39 |
| Length | : 12.00 Meters |
| Year | : 1983 |
| Category | : Cruising Yacht |
| Hull Type | : Fibreglass |
| Hull Style | : Single |
| Power Type | : Sail |
| Type Of Sales | : Dealer |
| Engine Make | : Perkins 4-108 |
| Engine Type | : Diesel |
| Condition | : Used |
| State | : International |
| Suburb | : Fiji |
| Registration Expiry Date | : 31/03/2027 |
| Stock Number | : DBY00296 |
| Registration Number | : 1066738 |
| Designer | : Ron Holland |
|---|---|
| Builder | : Hoyt |
| Water (Potable) Capacity (l) | : 530 |
| Hull Construction Material | : Fibreglass |
| Hull Type | : Cat Ketch |
| Deck Construction Material | : Balsa-cored fiberglass |
| Country Origin | : USA |
| Length (feet) | : 39 feet |
| Length (m) | : 12 m |
| Length Waterline (m) | : 9.45 m |
| Beam/Width (m) | : 3.91 m |
| Draft (m) | : 1.65 m |
| Keel/Ballast | : Integrated lead - 2722kg ballast |
| Dry Weight (kgs) | : 10000 kgs |
| Displacement | : 8392 |
| Colour | : White |
| Engine Notes | : Perkins 4-108 |
| Number Of Engines | : 1 |
| Stroke | : 4 |
| Engine Hours | : 7000 |
| Horse Power (hp) | : 45 |
| Drive Type | : Dripless Shaft |
| Engine Room | : Centre |
| Generator | : Honda |
| Number of Batteries | : House bank with (2) 12-volt AGM batteries; 400 total amp hours (2024) Batteries: Engine start – (1) 12-volt (2022) Smart regulator: Ample Power V.3 Battery Desulfator: Nanopulser PG-12M Battery Parallel Switch: Yes Battery Monitor: Ample Power Emon II H1 Solar Panels: (5) 3 solid 2 flex (700 Watts) Solar controller: Victron X2 Inverter: 400 watt, hard-wired Alternator: Ample Power Model 4023 AC Battery Charger: 40 amp Xantrex |
| Fuel Type | : Diesel |
| Number of Fuel Tanks | : 2 stainless steel |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (L) | : 265 |
| Steering System | : Wheel, Edson pedestal. Autopilot, steering vane monitor. |
| Engine Make | : Perkiins 4-108 |
| Battery Charger | : AC Battery Charger: 40 amp Xantrex |
| Inverter | : 400 watt, hard wired. |
| Accommodation Notes | : 2 cabins. Below decks, forward cabin has access to the chain locker. V-berth is a king size at the head, with generous storage and two hanging lockers. A passageway door provides privacy. Opening port and hatch for light and ventilation. Head and shower access immediately aft and to starboard of the owners cabin. |
| Number of Berths | : 6 |
| Number of Showers | : 1 (not connected) |
| Shower Type | : Fresh water shower |
| Number of Toilets | : 1 |
| Toilet Type | : Manual Lavac |
| Holding Tank (L) | : 95 |
| Galley Notes | : Spacious U-Shaped galley. Super Cold Machine with butcher block lid Plumbed for water heater Built-in stylish wood waste basket next to galley sink Sink: Double SS, centerline Electric pressure water plus manual fresh and saltwater pumps Flush counter top and dry storage bin Large 3-section cabinet for storage, custom silverware dividers in drawer Canvas pocket spice ‘rack” in galley Corel dishes for 8, flatware for 8 and Revere cooking pans Port provides access and communication to the cockpit. |
| Stove | : Stove: Hillerange 3-burner stove with oven. |
| Refrigeration | : Refrigerator/freezer: Adler Barbour |
| Number of Freezers | : Refrigerator/freezer: Adler Barbour |
| Number of Sinks | : 2 |
| Oven | : Yes |
| Anchor / Winch | : Anchor Windlass: Electric Simpson Lawrence Horizon Express (new motor in 2025). Anchor #1: 46# CQR with 300' 5/16 chain Anchor #2: 35# CQR Anchor #3: Fortress 23 with 56' |
| Bilge Pump | : Auto and 4 x manual |
| Deck Gear | : Dock lines. Boat Hook. Self Tailing Barient x 4 |
| Mast/Rigging | : Masts: 2 x Carbon fiber keel-stepped. |
| Sail Inventory | : Cruise-equipped with Dacron sails by Island Planet. Main and Mizzen Sails: Fully-battened, all lines lead aft, with lazy jacks very good condition Mizzen staysails: 2 – one reefable and one for light air- fair condition Riding Sail: Flies off mizzen boom and mast ¾ Spinnaker like new Storm sail- good condition Boom Vangs: (2) rigid Vang-Masters Total sail area: 900 sq ft Masts: (2) Carbon fiber keel-stepped Stainless steel footings (2022) Main and mizzen travelers: Schaefer Sail covers (2016) Winches: 4 Self-tailing Barient 27s with spare parts. All located in cockpit area. With this kind of sail and rigging setup – no need for roller furling, backstay adjuster, reaching strut, spinnaker pole nor whisker pole! |
| Electrics | : Garmin GNX, Raymarine. |
| Electronics Navigation | : Autpilot: Alpha 3000 with spare cockpit control box. New Garmin 2025 Depth Sounder/Wind Speed and Direction: Garmin Network |
| Dinghy | : Dinghy |
| Covers | : New in 2026 dodger and Bimini - 2 flexible solar panels on top of bimini. Custom made weather cloths for cockpit and stern. |
| Safety Gear | : Revel 4 person 2021 life raft. Crew saver offshore Lifejackets: 2 (2022) EPIRB: McMurdo MOB Pole Tether: (3) Jack Lines Mast bosuns chair and hoist, climbing harness and climbing safety gear |
| Ground Tackle | : 10mm |
| Watermaker / De-Sal | : Katadyn water maker (new filter). |
| GPS | : GPS units: (1) Raymarine Axiom chartplotter (2023) |
| Has Navigation Lights | : Yes. 2025 NEW tRICOLOUR/ANCHOR NAVIGATIONS, DECK LIGHT ON MIZZEN MAST. |
| Radio | : VHF #1: Standard Horizon Matrix 2000 fixed mount VHF #2 and 3: two handheld Standard Horizon HX 280S SSB/Ham Radio: Icom 710 with digital speaker to remove 95% of background noise SSB/Ham Tuner: Icom AT 130 with clear speech speaker. Compasses: (4) Garmin Network, Ritchie Binnacle mount; Handheld compass Cellular signal booster: Wilson dual band AIS Widelink B600W sender and receiver. |
| Number of Life Jackets | : 2 x Crew Saver |
| Remarks | : Includes: Wet locker – near companionway and nav station. Through-hulls: (5) easily accessible in bilge via floorboards between settee and chairs. 2 Replaced in 2022. Many shop manuals and books on diesel electrical repairs, weather, navigation, cruising guides. Inventory and Spares: Tool storage cabinet Screwdriver set Wrench set • Socket set • 1000’s of stainless screws, nuts, bolts and back up parts Large sockets and large wrench to turn engine Prop remover Large bag of tools Two tool boxes on companion way Dremel set and tools |
| Compass | : Yes |
| Depth Instrument | : Garmin 2025 Depth Sounder |
| Speed Instrument | : Garmin |
| Fire Extinguisher | : 3 x manual and 1 x halon. |
| Fenders | : Yes |
| Vessel Name | : HOPALONG |
| EGC Price | : $55,000 |
