Hinckley Bermuda 40-1 Buyer's Guide
Shopping the used market for a Hinckley Bermuda 40-1 means engaging with one of the longest-lived American fiberglass cruiser lineages, introduced by Hinckley in 1959 as the first of the Bermuda 40 generations and built in numbers exceeding 200 across the series. The -1 is the original configuration: solid fiberglass decks and hull, a yawl rig, and a centerboard keel. Buyers should understand that later Marks differ substantially, so confirming the -1 specifically protects against assuming a Mark III's taller rig or foam-cored decks.
Layouts on the Used Market
Because Hinckley granted clients considerable latitude in choosing layout, finishes and furnishings, each B-40 seen varies slightly, and the -1 is no exception. Accommodations are comfortable for four people, with the constant being a very large and comfortable cockpit and wide, uncluttered, well-laid-out decks. Expect individual variation below rather than a single production floorplan, and treat any teak decks as a less common owner-era addition rather than standard -1 equipment.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
On used Hinckley Bermuda 40-1s, these yachts commonly carry air conditioning, chartplotter, dodger, inverter, autopilot, radar, cockpit shower, heating, bimini, and asymmetric spinnaker. Often-seen upgrades include lithium batteries, solar, spinnaker, and hot water. AIS and life raft fall into the less common owner-upgrade category, as do teak decks. Mechanically, the -1 predates the later 51 hp Yanmar repower; until 1992 the B-40 was powered by Westerbeke diesel engines ranging from 35 to 46 hp, so an early Westerbeke installation is the period-correct expectation rather than a defect signal.
What to Inspect
The defining structural fact of the -1 is its solid laminate hull of fiberglass cloth and resin, joined to the deck on an inward flange with a hull flange nearly twice as thick and twice as wide as comparably sized boats. Fastener holes were drilled slightly undersized and then tapped for machine screws, so survey should confirm the flange integrity and that no inappropriate fastener enlargement has occurred. Note that the -1's decks were originally solid fiberglass and resin laminates; the balsa- and PVC-foam-cored decks belong to later Mark III boats, so a -1 should not exhibit core-dependent deck decay unless modified.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
Typical markets for the Bermuda 40-1 are the United States. For a buyer, the checklist is short and documentary:
- Confirm -1 identity (solid decks, pre-1968 flat-plate or pre-Mark III rig, Westerbeke period power)
- Inspect hull/deck inward flange for thickness, width, and tapped-fastener condition
- Verify no foam-core deck conversion inconsistent with the -1
- Expect bespoke interior layout; survey against individual specification, not a standard plan
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Hinckley Bermuda 40-1. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 10 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 25 | 2 | $ 137,500 | — |
| Jun 25 | 5 | $ 150,000 | +9.1% |
| Sep 25 | 9 | $ 119,995 | -20.0% |
| Oct 25 | 1 | $ 128,000 | +6.7% |
| Jan 26 | 4 | $ 131,500 | +2.7% |
| Feb 26 | 5 | $ 135,000 | +2.7% |
| Mar 26 | 1 | $ 59,000 | -56.3% |
| Apr 26 | 12 | $ 78,500 | +33.1% |
| May 26 | 12 | $ 119,500 | +52.2% |
| Jun 26 | 1 | $ 41 | -100.0% |
Where they're listed
Hinckley Bermuda 40-1 listings appear across 1 country. United States has the most listings with 43.
Country view
43 listings · 1 country| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $ 119,500 | 43 | 17 | 100.0% |
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