Owens Cutter Sailboats for Sale

Hull Type

Monohull · long

Rig

Cutter

LOA

40.5' · 12.34 m

Disp.

19,500 lbs · 8,845 kg

First year

1944

The Owens Cutter represents a pivotal moment in American yachting history, serving as the bridge between the heavydisplacement cruisers of the prewar era and the refined, performanceoriented designs that defined the postwar "Golden Age." Originally conceived by the Owens Yacht Company—the Baltimorebased firm founded by the Owens brothers—the design achieved legendary status through its association with Hinckley Yachts. Measuring 40 feet and 6 inches overall, the boat was designed to the Cruising Club of America (CCA) rule, which favored heavy ballasting and seaworthy hull shapes. While the Owens brothers were masters of massproduction powerboats, the Cutter was their masterpiece in sail, leading to a licensed production run by Hinckley that cemented the Maine builder’s reputation for worldclass craftsmanship.