Hinckley Sou'wester 50 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull type

Monohull · centerboard

Rig

Yawl

LOA

50.67' · 15.44 m

Displ.

36,600 lbs · 16,601 kg

First year

1976

The Hinckley Sou'wester 50 stands as a definitive benchmark for the "Gentleman’s Yacht," blending the midcentury design prowess of William H. Tripp Jr. with the meticulous Maine craftsmanship of the Hinckley Company. Introduced in the mid1960s, this vessel was conceived as a larger, more commodious successor to the legendary Bermuda 40, offering a capable offshore platform that maintains a relatively shallow draft thanks to its centerboard configuration. Constructed during an era when fiberglass technology was being mastered by the pioneers at Southwest Harbor, the Sou'wester 50 is characterized by its heavy, overengineered hull, elegant overhangs, and a lowprofile cabin trunk that defines the classic Downeast aesthetic. It remains one of the most soughtafter vintage cruisers for sailors who prioritize grace, durability, and seaworthiness over the highvolume interior philosophy of modern production boats.