Harbin Osteen wrote:
"Frank" ...
The (fairly) famous racer Frog Kiss, a Freedom 44 (same rig as the 40),
added a small "jiblet" on a carbonfiber pole from the bow. I believe he
talked about it adding speed and pointing ability. That boat is
currently for sale and you could probably read a bit about it on
yachtworld.
The newer (mid-80s on) Freedoms are cat sloops and point better than
the cat ketches.
I hate ketches but I'd consider owning a Freedom cat ketch.

Yep, went look for it, and found it. I really do like this boat, but could
never afford one. Here is the link for those that don't know what a Freedom
40 looks like: [N.B. this is a 44, not a 40]
http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1609120/0

Be aware that the underbody of the 44 differs significantly from that
of the 40. The 40 is very full and features a centerboard. The 44's
underbody has much less wetted surface and a fixed keel.

Just FYI,

Frank