Boat Overview
Water Bear is a spacious center cockpit version of Gary Mulls Freedom 45 design. Built in 1993 by Tillitson-Pearson Inc. (now TPI composites). On deck she boasts a deep secure cockpit with an electric Harken halyard winch and an easy to access main traveler. Her decks are open and uncluttered with high stanchions and secure lifelines. Below decks you will be hard pressed to find a more spacious and accommodating interior on a 45' boat. Her large forward cabin opens to an enormous head with ensuite shower. Her main salon is warm and inviting yet also offers more storage than many much larger vessels. Interior upgrades include Seafrost refrigeration and a full new freshwater plumbing system done in PEX. Her large engine room offers access on all sides making service easy. Updated raw water systems and hoses can be found. Her aft cabin with center line queen berth is quite possibly the largest aft cabin on any 45' boat this broker has seen. Her aft head with separate shower round out features that make this boat both a blue water voyager and a comfortable live aboard cruiser. Her current owner has added a new chart plotter, autopilot and controller, GPS antenna, AIS receiver/transmitter, 400 amp hours of lithium batteries, two Victron Orion charge controllers, a new depth sounder, and a new wind gauge in early 2025.

Interior Comforts and Amenities

12v Sea Frost Refrigeration Freezer - box only no mechanical
Force 10 3 burner stove with oven and broiler
Propane Shut off Vented Propane locker with 2 tanks
GE Spacemaker Microwave oven
Isotherm 25L Water Heater Pressurized water system
All new PEX with shut off valves
Manual Fresh water at Galley
Marine Air 16KBTU Air conditioner
6' 5" Headroom in Salon
6'1" headroom in fwd and aft cabins
6'2" Long Fwd Berth


Electronics and Navigation Equipment

Navigation Lights on deck
B&G Triton (2) Instrument Displays
Richie Powerdamp Compass at helm
B&G VHF Radio 3
*Chartplotter (Raymarine 12 inch) (2025)
*Autopilot (Simrad NAC3 computer driving a Lecomble and Smith hydraulic ram) with button controller at the helm (2025)
*GPS antenna (2025)
*AIS receiver/transmitter (2025)
*new depthsounder (2025)
*Bluetooth antenna (2025)
*wind gauge, B&G (2025)


Electrical System

12v DC Electrical System
120v AC Electrical System 30 amp (1)
400 amp/hrs of lithium batteries (3) with 2 Victron Orion charge controllers and a new Lifeline engine start battery, agm (2025)
4x100 watt flexible solar panels (2025)
2 Victron Smart Solar controllers (2025)
Victron Phoenix 3000 watt inverter w/remote control
30 amp Smart Cord Shorepower Cord
2x 80 amp engine driven alternators
Balmar External Regulator


Mechanical Equipment

Manual bilge pump in cockpit
Rule 1500 electric bilge pump w/float switch
Edson steering system (new 2018)
USCG Safety Package
Marelon Thru hulls throughout
Emergency Tiller
Bilge Blower
Dual Racor Fuel Filter w/external vacuum gauge
Bronze Max Prop feathering 3 blade


Deck and Cockpit Equipment

Lewmar Delta Primary Anchor 45lb with 3/8" chain approx 250'
Fortress FX23 Secondary Anchor with approx 200' 3/4" nylon rode
Lewmar 2000 Vertical Windlass
Dual Bow Roller
Cockpit Bimini 6' 1" Headroom
Side curtains for bimini
Cockpit Cushions
Fenders and Docklines
Swim Platform Swim Ladder
Bow Pulpit and Rails
Dinghy Davits


Sails and Rigging

Carbon Fiber Free Standing Mast (new 2018)
Mainsail Stackpack W/Lazy Jacks
Club Footed Jib with Suncover (1)
Harken 48 Cockpit Winch Manual (1)
Harken 48 Cockpit Winch Electric
Manual Boom Vang
Mainsheet Traveler
Sails are old and worn but still functional. May need replacement in the coming seasons

This 1994 Freedom 45 is listed for sale in Cruising,, New South Wales. With a 45ft layout, inboard engine setup and used condition, this boat is suited to buyers looking for sail options in this location. View full details, photos and specifications for reference RB624944 on Rightboat.