Freedom 40 ac

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The Freedom 40 ac is a 40.0ft cat ketch (unstayed) designed by Hoyt/Herreshoff and built in fiberglass by Freedom Yachts since 1976.

90 units have been built.

The Freedom 40 ac is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat.

This boat has a good score and ranks in the top quarter. It is an excellent choice.

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Main features 93%

Model	Freedom 40 ac
Length	40 ft
Beam	12 ft (93%)	the closest to 12.08 ft
Draft	4.25 ft
Country	United states (North America)
Estimated price	$ 0		??

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Ratios 70%

Sail area / displ.	16.57 (92%)	the closest to 16.70
Ballast / displ.	27.65 %
Displ. / length	208.25
Comfort ratio	30.94 (49%)	the closest to 32.60
Capsize	1.77

Hull

Hull type	Monohull keel with centerboard
Construction	Fiberglass
Waterline length	35 ft
Maximum draft	10 ft
Displacement	20000 lbs
Ballast	5530 lbs
Hull speed	7.93 knots

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Rigging

Rigging	Cat Ketch (unstayed)
Sail area (100%)	760 sq.ft
Air draft	0 ft	??
Sail area fore	0 sq.ft	??
Sail area main	0 sq.ft	??
I	0 ft	??
J	0 ft	??
P	0 ft	??
E	0 ft	??

Engine

Nb engines	1
Total power	0 HP
Fuel capacity	0 gals

Accommodations

Water capacity	0 gals
Headroom	0 ft
Nb of cabins	0
Nb of berths	0
Nb heads	0

Builder data

Builder	Freedom Yachts
Designer	Hoyt/Herreshoff
First built	1976
Last built	0	??
Number built	90