Hinckley Sou'wester 42/43 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

McCurdy & Rhodes·1982 – 2006·Hinckley Yachts
Hinckley Sou'wester 42/43 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
42.75' · 13.03 m
Displ.
24,000 lbs · 10,886 kg
First year
1982

The Hinckley Sou'wester 42 and its successor, the Sou'wester 43, represent a pivotal era for the Mainebased builder, marking a transition from the traditional, longkeel aesthetics of the Bermuda 40 to a more modern, performanceoriented hull form. Designed by the esteemed firm McCurdy & Rhodes, the Sou'wester 42 was introduced in the early 1980s as a "modern classic" capable of competitive club racing without sacrificing the offshore integrity Hinckley owners demanded. The 43 variant followed as an evolutionary refinement, often featuring a modified transom or deck layout while retaining the core naval architecture that defined the series. According to the Hinckley Yachts Heritage records, these models were among the first to successfully blend the builder's legendary woodheavy interiors with a hull shape optimized for better upwind angles and increased interior volume.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 259,000
Ask, not sold · 12 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
2
12 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-23.9%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

10 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Hinckley Sou'wester 42/43 listings span 1 country. United States leads with 12 listings.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

12 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 259,000122100.0%

Comparable models

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

Peer cross-shop

10 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Gib Sea Classic 4343'$ 87,2403119
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42.241.99'$ 80,310299
Hinckley Sou'wester 5151.16'$ 517,622196
Swan 4342.78'$ 93,056154
Moody 4241.79'$ 65,884138
Hinckley Sou'wester 42/43You are here$ 259,000122
Rustler 4242'$ 470,118106
Contest 4342.65'$ 190,76486
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 4241.01'$ 91,89372
Hinckley Sou'wester 5959.25'$ 514,50063

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Hinckley Sou'wester 42/43 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Hinckley Sou'wester 42/43 over the past 12 months is $259,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Hinckley Sou'wester 42/43 sailboats are for sale?+
2 Hinckley Sou'wester 42/43 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 12 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Hinckley Sou'wester 42/43 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Hinckley Sou'wester 42/43 has decreased by 23.9% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Hinckley Sou'wester 42/43 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Hinckley Sou'wester 42/43 listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
05Do Hinckley Sou'wester 42/43 listings get price reductions?+
About 20% of Hinckley Sou'wester 42/43 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 48.7% 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.
06What should I look at instead of a Hinckley Sou'wester 42/43?+
Comparable models include Gib Sea Classic 43, Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42.2, Hinckley Sou'wester 51. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.