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Henry R. Hinckley Bermuda 40-1

Masthead Yawl · Keel/Cbrd. · 1959–1991

Specifications

Dimensions
Weights
Ballast / displacement
34.2%
Rig & sail area
Rig
Masthead Yawl
Ratios
SA / displacement
14.6
Displacement / length
393.5
Comfort ratio
34.8
Capsize screening
1.76
Hull speed
7.1 kn
Pounds / inch immersion
1168
Hull
Hull type
Keel/Cbrd.
Construction
Fiberglass
Ballast type
Lead
Production
Years built
1959–1991
Units built
203
Designer
William H. Tripp Jr., Jr.
Builder
Henry R. Hinckley, Co., Hinckley Yachts

Design & history

The Bermuda 40 (Hinckley) was originally designed in 1958 as a refinement of the Block Island 40, with 203 built across all variations.

Notable features
All models available as a sloop or yawl
Design

Originally designed in 1958 as a refinement of the BLOCK ISLAND 40.

Production

203 built of all variations since introduced.

Curated reference notes

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