2026 Freeman 43 New arrival

2026 Freeman Boatworks 43 “Fit 2 Fish”

“Fit 2 Fish” is a 2026 Freeman Boatworks 43 powered by quad Mercury 425 V10 outboards with approximately 120 hours and warranty through 5/2029. Representing Freeman’s newest design evolution, this 43 features the raised forward deck, oversized XL hardtop, larger redesigned console, and full glass windshield that separate the new 43 from the previous generation.

This Freeman is in stock and available now, offering a rare opportunity to step into one of the most sought-after offshore catamarans on the market without waiting for a future build slot. Built for serious offshore fishing, “Fit 2 Fish” is comprehensively equipped with premium Garmin electronics, dual Power-Pole MOVE trolling motors, FLIR night vision, Starlink, Marsh Tacky outriggers, extensive livewell capacity, electric reel outlets, premium JL Audio, and an impressive rod-storage configuration.

With quad Mercury 425 V10 power, Mercury Joystick, 100-hour service completed in August 2026, Airmar R599 3kW sonar, dual trolling motors, and an offshore-ready fishing layout, this Freeman 43 is a turnkey, high-performance fishing machine ready for immediate use.

New Freeman 43 Design
Raised forward deck
Oversized XL hardtop
Larger redesigned console
Full glass windshield
Increased helm protection
Increased usable space around helm and console
Updated larger overall profile

Power & Mechanical
Quad Mercury 425 V10 outboards
Approximately 120 hours
Warranty through 5/2029
Mercury Joystick
100-hour engine service completed August 2026
Onboard battery charger
1kW inverter

Garmin Electronics & Navigation
Premium Garmin electronics package
(2) Garmin 24” GPS / MFD displays
Rear-facing Garmin MFD
Garmin Fantom 254 radar with 4’ open array
Mercury VesselView 7”
FLIR night vision camera
Garmin GXM 54 SiriusXM marine receiver
Garmin AIS 800 transponder
(2) ICOM VHF radios
AIS
White 8’ VHF antennas
(2) E-Rigger electric antenna bases

Sonar
Airmar R599 3kW transducer
Airmar B175 1kW transducer

Connectivity & Entertainment
Starlink
Apple TV
JL Audio premium stereo system
Fusion head unit

Trolling Motors
Dual Power-Pole MOVE trolling motors
Lithium battery system
Dedicated lithium battery chargers

Lighting Package
50” Black Oak LED light bar
(8) multicolor LED underwater lights
Multicolor under-gunwale lighting
Multicolor overhead lighting
Forward, aft, port, and starboard spreader lighting
(3) forward spreader lights
(2) aft spreader lights
(2) port spreader lights
(2) starboard spreader lights

Fishing Equipment
Marsh Tacky “Super Internal” outriggers with black poles
Teak rocket launcher with (4) rod holders
Freeman bait table
(6) electric reel outlets
Coffin box lounge with (16) mounted rod holders
(26) gunwale rod holders
(10) flush-mount transom rod holders
(16) gunwale cup holders
Dual 45-gallon main livewells
Dual 70-gallon in-floor livewells with pumpout
Raw-water washdowns

Helm, Seating & Comfort
Oversized XL hardtop
Larger redesigned console
Full glass windshield
SHOX seat pedestals
Coffin box lounge
Electric head
Port-side dive door
Isinglass wings
Forward sun shade with Gemlux poles
Aft sun shade with Gemlux poles

Vessel Specifications
Length overall: 43’
LOA with engines: 46’
Beam: 12’3”
Draft: 24”
Fuel capacity: 800 gallons
Freshwater capacity: 90 gallons
Coffin box storage: 1,200 quarts

In-Deck Storage & Livewell Configuration

Forward
600-quart insulated fish / storage box – port
600-quart insulated fish / storage box – starboard
XL storage boxes – port and starboard

Midship
Dry storage box – port
Dry storage box – starboard

Livewells
(2) 45-gallon main livewells
(2) 70-gallon in-floor livewells with pumpout – port and starboard

Transom
55-quart insulated storage box – port
55-quart insulated storage box – starboard

Washdowns
Raw-water washdown
Freshwater washdown

Located in Bradenton, FL
Shown by appointment only