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Bermuda 40 2 Hinckley

Designer: William Tripp Jr.  ·  Builder: Henry R. Hinckley & Co. (Usa)  ·  First built: 1968
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About the Bermuda 40 2 Hinckley

Designed by William Tripp Jr. and built by the prestigious Henry R. Hinckley & Company starting in 1968, this classic masthead yawl represents the golden age of American yacht design. The Bermuda 40's traditional hull lines and moderate displacement of 20,000 pounds create a sea-kindly vessel that excels in coastal cruising and light offshore passages. The boat's distinctive keel/centerboard configuration offers versatility that pure keelboats cannot match, allowing access to shallow anchorages while maintaining the stability needed for serious sailing. With a draft of 8.75 feet and ballast ratio supporting excellent stability, she tracks well in various sea conditions. The yawl rig configuration provides balanced sail handling and multiple sail plan options, particularly valuable when sailing short-handed or in changing conditions. Her comfort ratio of 35.84 indicates a motion that favors comfortable cruising over racing performance, while the capsize screening value of 1.73 suggests good stability for coastal and near-offshore work. The SA/Displacement ratio of 14.32 points to moderate performance in light to medium air. Hinckley's legendary build quality and attention to detail have made these boats highly sought-after classics, known for their longevity and timeless aesthetics that continue to turn heads in anchorages decades after launch.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 40.75 ft / 12.42 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 28.83 ft / 8.79 m
Beam 11.75 ft / 3.58 m
Max Draft 8.75 ft / 2.67 m
Min Draft 4.50 ft / 1.37 m
Displacement 20,000.00 lb / 9,072 kg
Ballast 7,000.00 lb / 3,175 kg
Ballast Type Lead
Sail Area (Reported) 657.00 ft² / 61.04 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Keel/Cbrd.
Rigging Type Masthead Yawl
Construction FG
Designer William Tripp Jr.
Builder Henry R. Hinckley & Co. (USA)
First Built 1968
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Performance Ratios
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
 14.32
Ballast/Displacement Ballast to Displacement ratio shows what percentage of the boat's total weight is ballast. Higher values generally mean better initial stability and stiffer sail carrying.
30–35% — Typical cruiser35–45% — Stiff performance boatOver 45% — Racing oriented
 35
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
 372.6
Comfort Ratio Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio predicts how comfortable a boat will feel in offshore conditions. Higher values mean a steadier, more comfortable motion in a seaway.
Under 20 — Uncomfortably rough20–30 — Acceptable coastal30–40 — Good offshore comfortOver 40 — Very comfortable offshore
 35.84
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
 1.73
Hull Speed Hull Speed is the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull, calculated from waterline length. Most cruising sailboats reach this speed in moderate conditions. 7.19 kn
S# (Speed Number) The Speed Number (S#) is a quick performance index. Higher values indicate a faster, more powerful design relative to its size.
Under 3.0 — Slow cruiser3.0–5.0 — Average cruiser5.0–7.0 — Performance cruiserOver 7.0 — Racer
 1.11
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 1,210.40 pounds/inch
SA/Displacement (Calc) Calculated Sail Area to Displacement ratio using actual measured sail dimensions rather than reported values. More precise than the reported SA/Disp figure. 14.32
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 44.50 ft / 13.56 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 15.60 ft / 4.75 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 38.50 ft / 11.73 m
E (Mainsail Foot) 16.10 ft / 4.91 m
SA Fore 347.10 ft² / 32.25 m²
SA Main 309.93 ft² / 28.79 m²
SA Total (100%) 657.03 ft² / 61.04 m²
Est. Forestay Length 47.16 ft / 14.37 m
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