Hinckley 48 Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · centerboard

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

48.25' · 14.71 m

Disp.

36,000 lbs · 16,329 kg

First year

1965

The Hinckley 48, a classic offshore cruising yacht designed by the legendary William H. Tripp Jr., represents a pivotal era in American yacht building where traditional aesthetic values met the emerging capabilities of fiberglass construction. Produced between 1965 and 1975 by Hinckley Yachts, the model was conceived as a larger, more powerful successor to the iconic Bermuda 40. With its long overhangs, graceful sheer line, and a lowprofile cabin trunk, the 48 is widely regarded as one of Tripp’s most balanced designs. While many Hinckley models were built in significant numbers, the 48 remains a rare find; records from The Hinckley Club and historical archives suggest that only 8 to 12 of these hulls were completed, making them a "trophy" vessel for collectors of classic plastic.