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Hinckley 43 Hood 2
Designer: Ted Hood  ·  Builder: Henry R. Hinckley & Co.  ·  First built: 1979
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About the Hinckley 43 Hood 2

Among Hinckley's distinguished sailing yacht lineup, the 43 Hood 2 represents a collaboration between the renowned Maine boatbuilder and naval architect Ted Hood, whose design expertise helped shape modern sailing. This mid-sized cruiser embodies the classic Hinckley philosophy of combining traditional craftsmanship with thoughtful engineering. Built for serious coastal cruising and occasional offshore passages, the Hood 2 variant likely incorporates design refinements based on experience with the original model. Hinckley's reputation for impeccable construction quality and attention to detail shines through in every aspect, from the carefully laid fiberglass hull to the meticulously finished interior joinery. The boat appeals to experienced sailors who appreciate both performance and comfort. Hood's design sensibility typically emphasizes seaworthiness and balanced sailing characteristics, making this yacht well-suited for extended coastal exploration and comfortable overnight passages. The Hinckley name commands respect in harbors worldwide, representing decades of Maine boatbuilding excellence. Owners can expect the refined handling and solid construction that define the Hinckley brand, combined with Hood's proven design approach that prioritizes both sailing performance and cruising amenities for discerning yachtsmen.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 42.83 ft / 13.05 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 33.83 ft / 10.31 m
Beam 12.33 ft / 3.76 m
Max Draft 11.50 ft / 3.51 m
Min Draft 4.33 ft / 1.32 m
Displacement 25,500.00 lb / 11,567 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 815.00 ft² / 75.72 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Keel/Cbrd.
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Ted Hood
Builder Henry R. Hinckley & Co.
First Built 1979
Related Sailboats ["Hinckley 43 Hood" · "Little Harbor 42" · "Swan 43 Ss" · "Taswell 43" · "Cc 43 2"]
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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
 15.11
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
 38.02
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
 1.68
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. 7.79
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
 1.64
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. 1.0
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 54.0
J (Foretriangle Base) 18.3
P (Mainsail Luff) 47.5
E (Mainsail Foot) 13.5
SA Fore 494.1
SA Main 320.63
How It Compares

vs. Little Harbor 42, Swan 43 Ss, Taswell 43

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Dimensions
LOA
Hinckley 43 Hood 2 ★
42.8 ft
Little Harbor 42
42.7 ft
Swan 43 Ss
42.8 ft
Taswell 43
42.8 ft
LWL
Hinckley 43 Hood 2 ★
33.8 ft
Little Harbor 42
34.4 ft
Swan 43 Ss
31.0 ft
Taswell 43
38.3 ft
Beam
Hinckley 43 Hood 2 ★
12.3 ft
Little Harbor 42
13.1 ft
Swan 43 Ss
11.7 ft
Taswell 43
13.7 ft
Displacement
Hinckley 43 Hood 2 ★
25 lbs
Little Harbor 42
27 lbs
Swan 43 Ss
19 lbs
Taswell 43
23 lbs
Ballast
Hinckley 43 Hood 2 ★
—
Little Harbor 42
10 lbs
Swan 43 Ss
10 lbs
Taswell 43
9 lbs
Sail Area
Hinckley 43 Hood 2 ★
815 sq ft
Little Harbor 42
895 sq ft
Swan 43 Ss
825 sq ft
Taswell 43
860 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Hinckley 43 Hood 2 ★
—
Little Harbor 42
114 s/nm
Swan 43 Ss
102 s/nm
Taswell 43
108 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Hinckley 43 Hood 2 ★
15.1
Little Harbor 42
15.8
Swan 43 Ss
18.1
Taswell 43
16.8
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Hinckley 43 Hood 2 ★
38.0
Little Harbor 42
37.5
Swan 43 Ss
33.7
Taswell 43
28.2
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Hinckley 43 Hood 2 ★
1.68
Little Harbor 42
1.74
Swan 43 Ss
1.73
Taswell 43
1.91
Hull Speed
Hinckley 43 Hood 2 ★
7.8 kts
Little Harbor 42
7.9 kts
Swan 43 Ss
7.5 kts
Taswell 43
8.3 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Hinckley 43 Hood 2 ★
1.6
Little Harbor 42
1.7
Swan 43 Ss
1.8
Taswell 43
2.8
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