Freedom 40 AC Sailboats for Sale

Hoyt/Herreshoff·1976·~90 hulls·Freedom Yachts
Freedom 40 AC drawingBuilder drawing
Hull Type
Monohull · centerboard
Rig
Cat Ketch
LOA
40' · 12.19 m
Disp.
20,000 lbs · 9,072 kg
First year
1976

The Freedom 40 AC (Aft Cabin) stands as the definitive realization of Gary Hoyt’s iconoclastic vision for offshore cruising. Launched in the mid1970s and constructed by TillotsonPearson Inc. (TPI), this vessel challenged the prevailing wisdom of the era by utilizing a cat ketch rig with two unstayed carbon fiber masts. While the original Freedom 40 gained notoriety for its "wraparound" cockpit—often referred to as a "stern porch"—the AC variant was developed to provide a more traditional centercockpit layout, offering a dedicated private aft stateroom that appealed to longrange cruising couples. This model serves as a milestone in yacht design, marking one of the first successful applications of aerospacegrade carbon fiber in a production cruising hull.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 39,659
Asking price · 3 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
3 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
United Kingdom (100.0%)

Recent Listings

3 for sale · showing 10 newest

Where they're listed

Freedom 40 AC listings appear across 1 country. United Kingdom has the most listings with 3.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country view

3 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United Kingdom$ 39,66131100.0%

Comparable models

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Similar boats to compare

9 similar designs
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Island Packet 4040'$ 159,0004216
Elan Impression 4039.04'$ 136,8803421
Islander Freeport 4141'$ 42,500239
Freedom 45 AC45'$ 89,000176
Hughes 4040'$ 69,9001611
Island Spirit 4039.8'$ 208,556157
Nauticat 4039.37'$ 130,648146
Morgan 40 Cruising Ketch40.16'$ 26,0001010
Freedom 40 ACYou are here$ 39,65931

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Freedom 40 AC cost?+
The median asking price for a used Freedom 40 AC over the past 12 months is $39,659. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Freedom 40 AC sailboats are for sale?+
1 Freedom 40 AC listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 3 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Freedom 40 AC prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Freedom 40 AC has stayed steady over the last 3 months compared with the 12-month median.
04Where are Freedom 40 AC sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Freedom 40 AC listings over the past 12 months are United Kingdom (100.0%).
05Do Freedom 40 AC listings get price reductions?+
About 100% of Freedom 40 AC listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 22.6% off the original ask. If a listing has been on the market for more than 90 days without a cut, the seller may not be in a hurry.
06What should I look at instead of a Freedom 40 AC?+
Comparable models include Island Packet 40, Elan Impression 40, Islander Freeport 41. Use the comparison table above to check pricing and availability.