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05 McKee Craft Freedom 22 w Yamaha F225. $35,000 firm
Purchased new in March 2006. Engine with 200 hrs and warranty through March 2012. Raymarine E-80, DSM, Ray 215 DSC VHF, Clarion CMD5 Head unit w JL Audio Speakers. T-top, Padded Bolsters, raw water washdown, macerated fishboxes, 50gal livewell. Very meticulously maintained, waxed, and serviced as you can see from the pics. Just had 200 hr service, and buff with finesse It II and 2 coats of Rexjex.
The boat has been great, stored in fully enclosed hi and dry.
Standard Features
Safety
100% Unsinkable – pressure foam filled
Bilge pump, 1500 gph with automatic float switch
Bilge pump, backup 500 gph with automatic float switch
Deck accessible battery switch box
Meets or exceeds all applicable U.S. Coast Guard Safety Standards
Molded non-skid on horizontal surfaces
Navigation lights, international with folding stern light
Rails, bow, elliptical recessed, stainless steel
Rails, Sturdy grab integrated in t-top
Construction .
.09” aluminum backing plate system for all screw connections
100% all composite construction – no wood no rot
10-year limited transferable structural hull warranty
Ceramic micro fiber deck coring
PBS – “Pressure Bonding System” closed cell foam core construction
Premium ISO / NPG high flex Gel coat for strong durable finish
Rubrail heavy duty white vinyl, stainless steel insert
Vinyl Ester barrier coat
Fishability
Functional flush deck design
Livewell pumps, 800 gph shrflo®
Livewell, aerated oval 35 Gal, L.E.D. lighted
Rod holders, (4) flush mount, stainless steel
Rod holders, (4 transom mount
Tackle center, (7) drawer
Console
Engine controls factory pre-rigged
Steering system, tilt hydraulic
Steering wheel with power knob, offshore style polished stainless steel
Windshield, plexiglas
Wiring system, multifunction w/ breaker panel & accessory fuse block
Cockpit & deck
3" toe kick 360° around the cockpit
Battery storage area
Cambered floor for rapid self-bailing
Cleat, bow, 8" pop-up, stainless steel
Cleat, spring line, (2) 8" pop-up, stainless steel
Cleat, stern, (2) 8” pop-up, stainless steel
Cockpit drains with 4 way flapper valve, stainless steel
Foldaway aluminum leaning post footrest
Fuel tank, welded aluminum, 120 gal fully accessible and serviceable
Leaning post with backrest and grabrail
Lifting eye, (2) stern, stainless steel hi-strength
Lifting eye, bow, stainless steel
Lighting, cockpit courtesy lights
Macerated fishbox drainage
Pneumatic lift assist rams on all fish boxes, stainless steel
Pop-up anchor chocks, stainless steel
Portable head area, lockable
Storage boxes are all completely insulated
Storage, (2) insulated, 170 qts each
Storage, anchor locker
Storage, bow [1] insulated, 270 qt
Twist latches on all box lids, stainless steel
Water system, saltwater, Shur-flo® pressue pump
Mike,
BEAUTIFUL boat buddy. Wish I was in the market for one like this. Good luck with the sale!
I'm sure someone will ask soon about performance #'s and fuel burn #'s.
Where is this beauty located??
__________________ "Fishing isn't a matter of life or death, it's more important than that!"
Nice boat, how does it compare to the regulators and contenders in ride and dryness. Pardon my ignorance, but we dont have these brands down under, only the contenders which are very nice.
I always loved the style and look of the Regulators, in fact that exactly what steered me towards the Mckee and the ride is very similar, they are both heavy. I learned of the McKee on this board and purchased it new in March 06 and spared no expense on putting the best of everything in it. Great ride and dry with tons of under deck storage with fishboxes that actually keep ice. The ride is quite solid due to the weight and pressure foam filling.
Mike,
BEAUTIFUL boat buddy. Wish I was in the market for one like this. Good luck with the sale!
I'm sure someone will ask soon about performance #'s and fuel burn #'s.
Where is this beauty located??
Beautiful boat and one of the best built on the market. Folks, these boats are one of the best riding and quietest hulls out there. Mike, What are you moving up to??
Beautiful boat and one of the best built on the market. Folks, these boats are one of the best riding and quietest hulls out there. Mike, What are you moving up to??
Boat is located in Tarpon Springs. It's paid off and cash is going to finance an new seawall, concrete floating dock, and 4-post lift for the next boat.
I've been on this boat many times and it's awesome. It's in great shape! Mike is anal about keeping it up and the hull was actually just detailed last week. Good deal!
__________________ This boat is for sale!
2009 World Cat 270SD
Twin Suzuki 225 4-Strokes
Last edited by Gators2000; 03-30-2009 at 10:31 AM.
Reason: spelling
I guess anyone can answer this, but what is the bracket on the starboard stern just above the towing eye? I took one of those off my boat when I bought it and never knew what purpose it served.
Mike
__________________ They weren't biting at all.....then they slacked up.
2005 Mckee Freedom 22-****SOLD**** 
