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The Freeman 37VH is a 37-foot sportfishing hybrid catamaran that was launched by the innovative South Carolina-based yacht-building firm Freeman Boatworks in 2014. A proprietary dual-hulled form with a vented tunnel gives this vessel plenty of stability in rougher seas and a lavish beam of 11-foot, 6-inches for extra space to move around, track your quarry and unwind. Powered by up to four rugged outboard engines, you can expect blistering top speeds, while tournament-ready fishing amenities deliver a competitive edge as you hunt down marlin, tuna and the occasional swordfish. Though fine-tuned for the ultimate fishing experience, the 37VH is a slick, stylish and sporty watercraft with a graceful sloping form to transom, a customizable livery and plenty of comfortable spaces to sit back and relax.
This model’s walk-around lay-out with a self-bailing sole and padded coamings throughout mean it’s easy, intuitive and safe to follow your prey as it moves around the vessel. Up front there is a forward fishing zone with rod-holders, a coffin-box, sports lockers, rod storage and a forward step up for casting your lines. Also available up here is a padded chaise-longue ideal for lying down and catching your breath. If you wish you can also install a couple of cushioned seats facing aft in the cockpit, or exchange these for a bait-prep and tackle station with an ice-chipper if you wish to keep this space more active. Back here you can expect to find plenty of Gemlux Bluewater rod-holders in the gunwale, two tiers of rocket launchers, space for a fighting chair, multiple transom livewells with aquarium-style lids, two 510-quart fish boxes, outrigger bases, a washdown hose, easy access out to stern and options including tuna tubes and underwater LED lighting. If you wish to take your fishing to the next level you can even add a tuna tower to this model to keep abreast of the seas from an elevated vantage points.
Two plush seats with armrests and fold-away footrests sit under a floating fiberglass T-Top and behind wrap-around glazing for a sheltered and comfortable experience as you man the helm station. The hi-tech helm features best-in-class navigational tools including Teleflex Optimus power-steering, Bennett XPT trim-tab switches, joystick handling, a mounted compass, VHF radio, oversized Simrad or Garmin touch-screen monitors and a JL Audio stereo system linked to the boat’s integrated speakers.
Controls up here are linked to beefy outboards to stern, with clients able to pick between a twin-set or four Mercury engines with up to 400 points of raw horsepower each. Expect top speeds to hit 62 knots at the high-end, while at a 35 knot cruising speed you will enjoy endless hours on the water thanks to a 540 gallon fuel tank. This catamaran’s dual-hull has been hand-laid with biaxial and triaxial glass and coated in a vinylester resin for a solid, durable and lightweight presence on the water that encourages speed and stability.
