Hinckley 48 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

William H. Tripp·1965 – 1975·~8 hulls·Hinckley Yachts
Hinckley 48 drawingBuilder 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.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 159,500
Ask, not sold · 2 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
0
2 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
Insufficient data
Countries with listings
Global market

Recent Listings

2 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

2 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Hans Christian 4847.83'$ 247,86282
Hinckley 48You are here$ 159,50020

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Hinckley 48 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Hinckley 48 over the past 12 months is $159,500. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Hinckley 48 sailboats are for sale?+
2 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Do Hinckley 48 listings get price reductions?+
About 100% of Hinckley 48 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 4.5% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller is not motivated.
04What should I look at instead of a Hinckley 48?+
Comparable models include Hans Christian 48. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.