The extraordinarily stiff hull of the Freedom 40/40 provides stable motion through the seas, and her generous sail area makes her easily driven. David Pedrick, naval architect to Dennis Connor`s 1995 America`s Cup challenge, fulfilled every promise when he designed the 40/40 for Freedom Yachts; utilizing the most advanced building technologies, no part of Freedom`s unique simplicity was compromised. As sophisticated as she is, the 40/40 is still effortless to sail. With all sheets, halyards, reefs, and control lines led aft, every sail function can be performed from the comfort and safety of the cockpit. Together, a couple can make passages aboard their 40/40 to the very limit of their imaginations` destination - with optimal safety. After all, a boat that`s easier to control is a boat that`s safer. Because the Freedom 40/40 allows every sailing function to be performed without ever leaving the cockpit, mishaps are less likely. In addition, the swim platform on the stern provides a step area that makes dinghy access safer and overboard retrievals a lot more sure.