Hinckley Sail-Brochure
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H THE LAUNCH I NC K L E Y S A I L of a new Sou’wester ® is a much-anticipated event along the waterfront of Southwest Harbor, Maine. It marks the end of one journey: within the Hinckley workshops, where she passed through the experienced hands of Hinckley hull makers, carpenters and smiths. It signals the beginning of another: a journey upon the seas, where its competence and composure will be prized both by those who aim to race, and those who wish merely to relax. And with each launch, Henry Hinckley’s legacy of innovation and excellence is renewed.

A I N T H E S E V E N D E C A D E S since “The Yard” was founded, the Hinckley name has come to represent T I M E L I N E O F N A U T I C A L I N N O VAT I O N . the continual advancement of nautical design and manufacturing. Each new yacht to emerge from Shore Road carries with it the Hinckley symbol, Talaria, derived from the wings adorning the ankles of the Roman god, Mercury — a testament to the company’s swift pursuit of superior ideas. 1928 1944 1956 1960 1973 1991 1994 1995 1999 2005 Henry Hinckley Hinckley contributes Hinckley becomes one The Bermuda 40 is Hinckley is one of the...

S ailing is about power: harnessing it, shaping it, and transferring it into seamless motion. In light winds or strong, piloted solo or sailing with a full crew, a sailing yacht must seize every advantage offered by the winds. The rigidity of its hull must translate the smallest puffs into pure speed. It must respond to the helm with certainty, rewarding its owner with trustworthy behavior. It must tack effortlessly as it carves to weather, turning as gracefully as a figure skater on ice. SAILING IS ABOUT PRECISION. Winds shift and seas change, but a Sou’wester is a precision instrument,...

S ailing is about strength. The wind and the waves push, and the boat pushes back. It does, if it’s a Hinckley. You can sail a Sou’wester in rough seas or calm: the strength of its hull ensures powerful acceleration. You can sail a Sou’wester for an afternoon or for months on end: the stamina of its components is attested to by the number of vintage Hinckley — Pilot 35’s and Bermuda 40’s — still seen cruising around the world. SAILING IS ABOUT SILENCE. A Sou’wester goes about its business in quiet confidence, with much of what makes it special hidden beneath the waterline. It’s DualGuard™...

A s she travels the carefully measured path through the Hinckley workshops, a Sou’wester becomes more than a mere assemblage of perfectly rendered components. Swing open the doors at the north end of the main line, and you will see a small fleet of Sou’westers, each in final stages of its months-long passage from empty hull to full sail. It is a transformation that even those who’ve witnessed it a hundred times still marvel at. NOT A FORMULA. The steps required to create the brightwork on a Hinckley are not something printed in any instruction manual. It’s a process of feel, not formula....

A t Little Harbor, Rhode Island, we operate the largest service and refit yard in New England, handling everything from small power and sailboats to ocean-going mega yachts. In addition to our existing 10,200 sq. ft. spray-painting facility, our new 2,160 sq. ft. paint refinishing facility allows our paint technicians to provide improved efficiency and quality for AWLGRIP® paint finishes on boats in the 29' to 65' length range. Antigua, our southern most yard, services private and charter yachts from around the world. In Stuart, Florida, our newest full-service yard located just off the...

W I T H T O D A Y ’ S F A S T - P A C E D L I F E S T Y L E S , yachting is not always the extended pleasure DS cruising event it traditionally has been in the past. The speed and ease of the Hinckley DS42 offers an ideal 42 solution for sailors who want a versatile boat capable of exploring the harbor on a day sail or spending the weekend aboard a beautiful, classically styled vessel that blends old-world craftsmanship with some of the most modern advances in nautical technology.

S TAT E - O F - T H E - A RT E L E G A N C E Aboard the Hinckley DS42, “old-world” elegance is readily apparent in the generous 13 feet of classic overhangs and hull lines. Modern-day innovation is equally evident in the carbon fiber spars and Dual-Guard® composite hull forged from a patented process that bonds outer layers of DS 42 S P E C I F I C AT I O N S Kevlar to an inner skin of carbon fiber for maximum ® strength and stiffness. a 4,800-lb lead ballasted bulb offers a shallow 4’ draft 42'3" LW L An innovative, hydraulically operated lifting keel featuring LOA 29'3" BEAM 10'6" DRAFT...

W H E T H E R Y O U R D E S I R E is to actively compete in weekend races or simply to enjoy extended S pleasure cruises with family and friends, the Hinckley Sou’wester 42 MKII offers everything you demand in a OU’WESTER 42 high-performance sailing yacht. Its DualGuard Composite Construction hull is both strong and light, creating a level of security and maneuverability appreciated by novices and experienced sailors alike. And the elegance of its classic lines is admired by all.

A PROVEN FORMULA, REFINED The Sou’wester 42 carries with it the additional nomenclature of Mark II. It’s an indication of just how successful, and how advanced, this particular iteration of Hinckley has become. Years of carefully considered design refinements have seen every inch of its 42' 9" LOA SOU’WESTER 42 S P E C I F I C AT I O N S used to full effect. Its DualGuard hull of Kevlar/E-glass mat and carbon has emerged from the SCRIMP process as an immensely strong, yet remarkably lightweight structure — contributing in no small way to the invaluable sense of safety and security one feels...

A H I N C K L E Y is a yachtman’s yacht: no more irrefutable proof of this fact exists than the Sou’wester 51. S Its record of racing victories stretches from Halifax to Bermuda. Yet this is not some finicky, high-strung OU’WESTER 51 competition boat willing to trade comfort and convenience for speed. It is a total yacht, offering its owner a rare balance of acceleration, agility and luxurious accommodation. To spend a day or a month aboard is to know yachting at its best.