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The Freeman 43 is a 43-foot sportfishing hybrid catamaran that was launched by the South Carolina-based yacht-building firm Freeman Boatworks in 2022. The culmination of 15 years spent perfecting the dual-hulled form, the Freeman 43 boasts an extra-wide beam of over 12-foot for plenty of room for those fishing tools, ease of movement as you track your quarry, space to unwind and catch your breath as well as improved stability in choppy waters. Boasting a graceful sloping form to transom and a sporty style, this vessel also combines super-fast outboard motors with next-generation piloting technology for a stunning bluewater experience.
You can equip this model with a Tuna Tower for the ultimate in elevated fish-finding, though many competitive fishing teams will prefer to grapple with their prey on a main-deck that is practically awash in fishing amenities from tip-to-toe. Head out towards the bow to find a casting platform, integrated rod-holders in the gunwale, forward livewells, fish boxes and sports lockers, along with a swish double-width chaise-longue in hand-stitched leather-effect upholstery. A breezy walk-around layout then leads back, via wide side-decks, to a broad fishing cockpit with a self-draining sole, in-deck fish-boxes, coffin boxes, rod lockers, a wash-down hose and room for a custom fighting chair. This space also features best-in-class utilities like Gemlux Bluewater rod-holders, steel cleats, two 70-gallon transom livewells with aquarium-style glazed lids, outrigger bases, mounted rocket launchers, padded coamings, and a retractable boarding ladder. That’s not all, however, as upgrade options in this tournament-ready space include Tuna tubes, an LED lighting system, a bait-prep and tackle station, ice-boxes or even a set of aft-facing seats where busy fishers can catch their breath.
The large helm station on this model sits under a floating Deluxe XL T-Top and behind wrap-around glazing for a dry and sheltered piloting experience, while two sets of lavish and comfortable seats with arm-rests and pop-up bolsters provide plush seating for up to six. Expect the helm to feature a pair of 24-inch Simrad or Garmin touch-screen monitors with bundled instrumentation, Teleflex Optimus power steering, joystick handling, digital throttles, a high-speed compass, hand-held VHF radio, autopilot function, room for your fishing extras and a JL Audio stereo system linked to speakers dotted throughout the deck.
The helm is linked to a set of four powerful 400HP Mercury Verado outboard motors to stern that will cruise along at a pacey 40 knot cruising speed that will outperform many rival vessels going at full-throttle. In sea trials this catamaran has achieved top speeds of over 67 knots, making it one of the fastest boats in its class out on the water today. Built on a dual-hull with a tunnel, this innovative approach to seakeeping guarantees stability, encourages swift acceleration and promotes efficiency, while an 805 gallon fuel tank is large enough to keep plenty in reserve for multi-day fishing adventures with a group of friends.
