What Affects a Freeman's Value
A conservative, factor-by-factor look at how TMD Marine evaluates a Freeman — and how to get a real read on yours.
How we approach it
No guesses, no sight-unseen numbers
Value comes from the specifics of one boat, not from a model name. We review the details you can document — model and year, the engine package and its hours, condition, the options and electronics aboard, service records, trailer, and where the boat is located — and then we talk through what a survey and sea trial are likely to surface.
If you are buying, the same list tells you where a boat is strong and where you should ask questions. If you are selling, it tells you what to gather before we list.
Valuation factors
The eight things we ask about first
- Model and year
- Which Freeman model it is and what year it was built set the starting frame for every other comparison.
- Engine package and hours
- Number of engines, horsepower, model year of the rigging, documented hours, and remaining transferable warranty coverage.
- Condition
- Gelcoat, deck and hardware, upholstery, wiring, pumps, and how the boat has been stored and washed down.
- Electronics and options
- Displays, radar, sonar, autopilot, safety equipment, shade and seating options, and any rigging upgrades — with install quality and age.
- Service records
- Documented maintenance on engines and systems, and receipts for any significant work.
- Trailer
- Whether a trailer is included, its condition, and whether it is correctly matched to the boat.
- Location and market
- Where the boat sits, how easily buyers can inspect and sea trial it, and transport considerations.
- Survey findings
- Items identified at survey and sea trial, and how they are resolved between buyer and seller.
FAQ
Freeman value questions
What information do you need to value a Freeman?
Model and year, the engine package with current hours, a summary of condition, the electronics and options list, service records, whether a trailer is included, and where the boat is located. Photos help, and a recent survey helps more.
How much do engines and hours matter?
A lot. Two otherwise similar boats can be valued differently based on engine package, documented hours, maintenance history, and whether any warranty coverage remains and is transferable.
Do electronics and options change the value?
Yes. Displays, radar, sonar, autopilot, safety gear, seating and shade options, and rigging upgrades all factor in — especially when they are recent, well installed, and documented.
Does location affect what a Freeman is worth?
It can. Where the boat sits affects buyer access, inspection and sea trial logistics, and transport cost. TMD Marine is based in Orange Beach, Alabama and works listings around the Alabama coast.
How do survey findings factor in?
Survey and sea trial results are the most objective input we have. Findings on hull, rigging, systems, and engines are typically addressed in negotiation, either by repair or by price adjustment.
Will TMD Marine tell me a number?
We will not quote a value sight unseen. Submit the boat's details through our appraisal tool or contact a broker, and we will review the specifics with you directly.