Owens Cutter Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Norman G. Owens·1944 – 1955·~50 hulls·The Owens Co./Henry R. Hinckley
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Hull type
Monohull · full
Rig
Cutter
LOA
40.5' · 12.34 m
Displ.
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.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
Ask, not sold
Recent listings · 90 d
Listed for sale
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Countries with listings
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Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Comparable models

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

Peer cross-shop

9 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Slocum 4342.5'$ 105,0002810
Oyster Yachts 5353'$ 455,0002615
Hans Christian 4342.62'$ 164,450249
Hans Christian 3332.75'$ 122,500169
Hinckley Sou'wester 42/4342.75'$ 259,000122
Cheoy Lee Offshore 4746.75'$ 124,950105
Hans Christian 4847.83'$ 250,84384
Hinckley Sou'wester 5959.25'$ 514,50063
Alden 5454.08'$ 403,34850

Frequently asked questions

01What should I look at instead of a Owens Cutter?+
Comparable models include Slocum 43, Oyster Yachts 53, Hans Christian 43. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.