Freebird is 42 foot custom catamaran that was completed in 2001. The builder, Dave Howell, spent 10 days in Australia with a well respected catamaran designer and they modified an existing “Mystery Cove” platform until the framework for the perfect cruising amd performance vessel emerged – a vessel that could also out-perform any production boat. Comfortable, fast and built for adventure.
Key Construction Features:
- Hull: Western Red Cedar “core” for its lightweight longitudinal strength and moisture resistance. Encased in triaxle, biaxial and unidirectional fiberglass (vacuum) with WEST epoxy system
- Bridge deck: Balsa core biaxial fiberglass with WEST epoxy system
- Cabin: Corecell foam, biaxial fiberglass with WEST epoxy system
- Finish: Pettit Topside Polyurethane exterior, Sterling 2-part, Linear Polyurethane Interior
Specifications:
- Mystery Cove 420
- Year: 2001
- Length: 12.8 M (42 feet)
- Beam 6.857 M (22.6 feet)
- Displacement: 7424 KG (16333 Lbs)
- Sail area: Main + foretrangle = 90.6 Sq Mtr (975 sq. Feet)
- Bridge deck clearance: .850 M (33.5 inches)
- Mast: 65’
Layout:
Systems
- Propulsion: Two 27 HP Yanmar Diesel Engines
- Electrical:
- 990 W Renogy solar array
- 160 W AirBreeze wind generator
- 120/ 50 amp alternators
- 1200 total ah Lithium Batteries in 2 banks.
- Victron Energy systems:
- 2000 watt inverter
- Solar charge controllers
- Battery Monitor and Management
- 220 volt transformer
- Watermaker: 40 gallon per hour electric driven
- Galley
- AC & DC Refrigerators x2
- Propane stove/oven
- Bedrooms – 3
- Owner Suite – queen bed, closets, head
- Guest Suite – queen bed, closets and attached fore birth twin bed
- Aft quarters – full
- Heads – 2
- Engine room – mechanical room and work bench
Interior:
Exterior:
Sailing Freebird 