FREEDOM 40/40
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 40.42 ft |
| LWL | 35.08 ft |
| Beam | 13.5 ft |
| Draft | 6.75 ft |
| Displacement | 23,713 lb |
| Ballast | 10,753.8 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.9 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 47.74 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 12.89 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 51.28 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 18.85 ft |
| FLforestay | 12.9 ft |
| Mainsail | 829.7 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 307.7 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 523.1 sq ft |
About the FREEDOM 40/40
Free-standing fractional sloop with self-tending 'Beirig' jib. Wing keel version: Draft: 5.16'/1.57m Disp. 23762 lbs./10778 kg. Bal. 9749 lbs./4422 kg.
Designed by David Pedrick and built by Tillotson Pearson Inc, the Freedom 40/40 is a robust cruising sloop with a production run limited to 1993. With a displacement of 23713.0 lb and a beam of 13.5 ft, this vessel offers substantial interior volume and stability, though the exact total hulls built remains unconfirmed in available records.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for serious coastal cruisers and those seeking a comfortable, stable platform for extended offshore passages, given its high comfort ratio of 31.21 and substantial ballast of 10753.8 lb.
- Bluewater capability:
- The Freedom 40/40 demonstrates strong offshore suitability with a low capsize ratio of 1.88 and a displacement/length ratio of 245.22, indicating a heavy, stable hull form designed for safe passage-making.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include the Pearson 40 and other late-80s/early-90s American-built cruising sloops with similar displacement and fractional sloop rigs, as they share the same era's construction methods and heavy-displacement cruising philosophy.
Performance
Estimated Value
Limited DataEstimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 40.42ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
6 reported issues across 5 systems for the FREEDOM 40/40, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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