The Freedom 40 CC represents a radical departure from the mid-1970s yachting status quo, embodying Gary Hoyt’s belief that sailing should be simplified by stripping away the "spider web" of traditional standing rigging. Designed by Halsey Herreshoff and Gary Hoyt, the Freedom 40 was first introduced in 1976 and immediately gained notoriety for its unstayed cat-ketch rig and wrap-around "sleeve" sails. While the initial prototype was a stripped-down racer intended to prove the design's speed, the production 40 CC (Center Cockpit) variant was developed as a robust, short-handed blue water cruiser. Built primarily by Tillotson-Pearson Inc. (TPI) in Rhode Island, the boat utilized high-performance construction techniques, including early forays into carbon fiber for its free-standing spars.
Used Freedom 40 CC Sailboats for Sale
- Make
- Freedom
- Model
- 40 CC
- Builder
- Freedom Yachts
- Designer
- Hoyt/Herreshoff
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1976 - ??
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