Hinckley Sou'wester 51 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Hinckley Sou'wester 51 Drawing
Make
Hinckley
Model
Sou'wester 51
Builder
Hinckley Yachts
Designer
McCurdy & Rhodes
Number Built
Production Year(s)
1984 - ??

The Hinckley Sou'wester 51 is widely regarded as one of the most sophisticated performance cruisers of the late 20th century, representing a significant evolution in the Maine builder's design philosophy. Commissioned to replace the legendary but aging Sparkman & Stephens-designed Sou’wester 50, the 51 was drafted by the naval architecture firm McCurdy & Rhodes. This transition marked a shift toward a more modern, powerful hull form that balanced Hinckley’s signature aesthetic with improved speed and offshore capability. Built between the late 1980s and the mid-1990s, the Sou'wester 51 was constructed using advanced techniques for its time, including vacuum-bagged fiberglass and Kevlar reinforcements, ensuring a hull that was significantly stiffer and lighter than its predecessors. It remains a benchmark for the "modern classic" aesthetic, combining a traditional trunk cabin profile with a highly efficient underwater configuration.

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Market Overview

$524,243
Median Asking Price (past 12 months)
17
Listings Tracked (past 12 months)
3
New Listings (90 days)
-1.76%
3-Month Price Trend

Price & Volume Trends

Monthly breakdown
Monthly listing counts and median asking price for the Hinckley Sou'wester 51
MonthListingsMedian Asking Price (USD)
Jan 20251$495,000
Apr 20252$440,000
Jul 20251$524,243
Aug 20252$445,000
Sep 20254$587,122
Oct 20252$587,122
Jan 20264$547,750
Apr 20263$515,000

Median Price by Country

Listings by Country

Price Reduction Insights

20.0% of listings have had price reductions
Average discount: 10.1% off original price
Comparable Models to Hinckley Sou'wester 51
ModelLOAMedian Price (USD)ListingsRecent
Bavaria Yachts 5151.18' $229,7244926
NEEL 5151.18' $1,001,3632116
Hinckley Sou'wester 51 $524,243173
Little Harbor 5150.58' $399,000155
Hinckley Sou'wester 42/4342.75' $259,000111
Southerly 4949.57' $453,099114
Beneteau Sense 5151.05' $445,00094
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 5150.83' $161,24082
Hinckley Sou'wester 5959.25' $449,00030
Hinckley Sou'wester 51 Listings by Country
CountryMedian Price (USD)Listings (past 12 months)Recent (90d)
United States$515,000132
Portugal$524,24341

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a used Hinckley Sou'wester 51 cost?
The median asking price for a used Hinckley Sou'wester 51 over the past 12 months is $524,243. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
How many Hinckley Sou'wester 51 sailboats are for sale?
We have tracked 17 Hinckley Sou'wester 51 listings over the past 12 months, with 3 listed within the last 90 days.
Are Hinckley Sou'wester 51 prices going up or down?
The median asking price for the Hinckley Sou'wester 51 has decreased by 1.76% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month average.
Where is the cheapest place to buy a Hinckley Sou'wester 51?
United States currently has the lowest median asking price at $515,000, while Portugal is the most expensive at $524,243 — a 2% difference.
Do Hinckley Sou'wester 51 listings get price reductions?
About 20% of Hinckley Sou'wester 51 listings have had their price reduced, with an average discount of 10.1% off the original asking price.
What are similar sailboats to the Hinckley Sou'wester 51?
Comparable models include the Bavaria Yachts 51, NEEL 51, Little Harbor 51. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.