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- Beam: 14' 1''
- Hull Material: Fiberglass
- Max Draft: 11' 1''
- Displacement: 44,000 lb
- Fuel Tank: 2 x 60|gallon
- Fresh Water: 1 x 200|gallon
- Holding: 1 x 10|gallon
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The Hinckley Sou'wester 51 is a distinguished American sailboat that epitomizes the fusion of classic design and high-performance cruising. Designed by McCurdy & Rhodes and built by Hinckley Yachts beginning in 1984, this 51-foot monohull is revered for its elegant lines, robust construction, and versatile sailing capabilities. Crafted with a fiberglass hull accented by rich wood trim, the Sou'wester 51 features a masthead sloop rig, a fin keel with a retractable centerboard, and a skeg-mounted rudder—making it equally adept in deep ocean passages and shallow coastal waters. With luxurious accommodations for up to five, a well-appointed galley, and proven racing pedigree, the Sou'wester 51 stands as a testament to Hinckley's legacy of blending craftsmanship with seaworthiness in a truly timeless yacht.
NIGHT TRAIN is a 1986 Hinckley Sou'wester 51 with 3 staterooms with accommodations for up to five guests, a spacious and well-designed cockpit, and a beautifully crafted interior finished in teak. Originally commissioned for Bob Hinckley himself, she received special attention in every aspect of design and construction. Night Train is meticulously designed for optimal performance and built for luxurious and timeless cruising.
Co-listed with Seal Cove Boatyard/Metinic Yacht Brokers, Night Train is located in the Penobscot Bay region of Maine, Seal Cove Boatyard, and available for viewing by appointment.
Denison Yachting - San Francisco is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Collection Yachts.
Denison Yacht Sales offers the details of this yacht in good faith but can’t guarantee the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of this boat for sale. This yacht for sale is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal from that yacht market without notice. She is offered as a convenience by this yacht broker to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a specific yacht for sale.
During the summer, Night Train is actively sailed for a few hours, five days a week. In the winter, the yacht is laid up, and any necessary work is thoroughly undertaken each year. The professional captain has worked closely with the owner to implement a meticulous and proactive maintenance program and no expense has been spared in maintaining and upgrading wherever needed. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a worldwide capable cruiser that is in excellent condition and ready to cruise to faraway places.
Night Train is the most appealing of the Sou'wester 51's currently available on the market. As the lightest displacing Hinckley 51 ever built, she ensures impressive speed on the water. She can sleep up to 5 guests in 3 staterooms. The generous cockpit is well suited for cruising or when relaxing at anchor at the end of the day.
Key Features include Hall spars: custom 3 spreader carbon-fiber mast and boom, rod rigging (full survey and major overhaul done in 2024), Dyneema full race running rigging (new 2023/2024), topsides painted with black Awlgrip (2024), Airex-cored hull for additional strength and reduced weight, custom elliptical S-glass epoxy air foil blade centerboard - with a slot closure device and a custom racing slot closure device (rebuilt 2021), custom elliptical balanced carbon spade rudder, titanium rudder post, Espar diesel D7LK heater (new 2021), Muir 2200 VR electric windlass
The well-designed interior of Night Train offers ample space, featuring two separate cabins, two heads, and a quarter berth. The satin-varnished cherry bulkheads and trim, gloss-varnished teak and holly sole, and white galley countertops create a refined aesthetic, complemented by the white overhead with cherry trim work. Stepping into the cabin from the cockpit, the galley is situated to starboard, immediately aft of which is the updated navigation station. Further aft, is the quarter berth to starboard. Opposite the nav area, to port, is the owner's cabin with an ensuite head and shower. Forward is the salon, with a passage leading to the v-berth. The second head and shower are situated on the port side.
Aft of the navigation station is the quarter berth, this cabin is ideal for a captain or children.
Outboard to starboard of the companionway is a well laidout and functional navigation station. This station features a desk, a new GPS system, linked to a second GPS display on the cockpit pedestal and Garmin sailing instruments, along with some custom enhancements for racing performance.
Aft to starboard is a U-shaped galley with a large double stainless-steel sink facing forward. Outboard, there is a new (2023) gimballed Force 10 propane 3-burner stove/oven. Aft, there are separate engine-driven Sea Frost refrigerator and freezer units, both with front and top opening access (2020). There is ample storage in the outboard lockers with louvered doors, a countertop locker outboard of the sink, and under the sink. Opposite the galley is a bureau with a work surface, two utensil drawers, mug, and glass racks above, and a trash bin below. The galley area is equipped with hot and cold pressure water, filtered drinking water, pressurized seawater, and a freshwater foot pump.
The main salon features a U-shaped dinette with a varnished cherry dining table on the port side. Surrounding both the dinette and settee are louvered storage lockers that also house the entertainment center. There is a large hanging locker located fwd, starboard opposite the fwd head. Overhead, is a sizable hatch. Moving aft, is a good sized settee
Starting in the bow is a spacious V-berth with an insert to convert to a double bunk. A bureau, large cedar-lined hanging locker, and lockers outboard over the berth give great storage. Access to the chain locker is forward of the bunk through locker doors.
Forward Head/Day Head
The forward head is to port and can be accessed from the forward cabin or the main salon. The head has an integrated shower, a vanity with sink, and a Jabsco head. Storage is available outboard in two lockers.
Opposite the nav station on the port side is a quarter cabin with ensuite head and shower. The cabin consists of a double bunk with drawers under it and a bureau and cedar-lined hanging locker outboard.
Ensuite Head
The ensuite is located forward. A VacuFlush head is outboard which can be used with either fresh or salt water. Inboard is a sink and vanity, and forward is a separate stall shower.
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