FREEDOM 40 CC
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 40 ft |
| LWL | 35 ft |
| Beam | 12 ft |
| Draft | 10 ft/ 4.25 ft min |
| Displacement | 20,000 lb |
| Ballast | 5,530 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.9 kn |
About the FREEDOM 40 CC
CC = center cockpit. There was also an aft cockpit model without the 'poop deck'.
The Freedom 40 CC is a distinctive 40.0 ft cat-ketch designed by Hoyt/Herreshoff and built by Tillotson Pearson Inc in 1976. With a displacement of 20000.0 lb and a comfort ratio of 30.94, this vessel represents a rare, heavy-displacement cruising platform from the mid-1970s.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for experienced coastal cruisers who prioritize motion comfort and traditional sailing aesthetics over high-speed performance. Its unstayed cat-ketch rig appeals to those seeking a unique, low-maintenance rigging system, though it requires specific handling skills.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a capsize ratio of 1.77 and a displacement of 20000.0 lb, the Freedom 40 CC exhibits strong inherent stability and seakeeping characteristics suitable for offshore passages, provided the unstayed rig is maintained with high-quality components like Norseman hardware.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include other heavy-displacement ketches from the 1970s, such as the Pearson 365 or Tartan 36, though the Freedom 40 CC is distinct due to its unstayed cat-ketch rig and significantly higher displacement of 20000.0 lb.
Direct variant of the FREEDOM 40 CC
Near-identical models — same hull, builder and designer, re-badged or lightly changed. Specs and owner-reported issues are typically shared across the group, so a sister model's page may carry detail this one doesn't.
Performance
Pricing
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 40ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
1 reported issues across 1 systems for the FREEDOM 40 CC, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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