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Hinckley 43 Mccurdy Rhodes
Designer: Mccurdy & Rhodes/Hinckley  ·  Builder: Hinckley (Usa)  ·  First built: 1990
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About the Hinckley 43 Mccurdy Rhodes

Crafted by the prestigious Hinckley Yachts in collaboration with naval architect Philip Rhodes, this 43-foot sailboat represents a marriage of American craftsmanship excellence and proven design principles. Rhodes, renowned for his versatile yacht designs ranging from ocean racers to comfortable cruisers, brought his signature blend of performance and seaworthiness to this Hinckley collaboration. Built during Hinckley's golden era of fiberglass construction, this yacht embodies the Maine builder's legendary attention to detail and premium construction standards. The boat strikes an appealing balance between coastal cruising comfort and offshore capability, making it well-suited for extended passages while remaining manageable for weekend sailing. Rhodes' design philosophy shines through in the yacht's sea-kindly hull form and practical deck layout. The boat exhibits the stability and motion characteristics that made Rhodes designs favorites among serious cruising sailors. Hinckley's meticulous construction methods, including their renowned gel-coat finish and robust structural engineering, ensure longevity and reliability. This collaboration appeals to sailors seeking a well-built, traditionally styled yacht capable of comfortable coastal cruising with occasional offshore ventures. The combination of Rhodes' proven design heritage and Hinckley's build quality creates a yacht respected for both performance and craftsmanship integrity.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 43.85 ft / 13.37 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 31.25 ft / 9.53 m
Beam 12.50 ft / 3.81 m
Max Draft 9.10 ft / 2.77 m
Displacement 24,000.00 lb / 10,886 kg
Ballast 8,500.00 lb / 3,856 kg
Ballast Type Lead
Design & Construction
Hull Type Keel/CB & spade rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer McCurdy & Rhodes/Hinckley
Builder Hinckley (USA)
First Built 1990
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Performance Ratios
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
35.42
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
351.09
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. 8.37 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 5.00 ft / 1.52 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 818.00 ft² / 75.99 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) Westerbeke
Engine & Accommodations
Horsepower 46
Fuel Capacity 115 gals / 435 L
Water Capacity 148 gals / 560 L
How It Compares

vs. Bristol 4344, Contest 44 Classic, Island Packet 44, Malo 43, Shannon 43

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Dimensions
LOA
Hinckley 43 Mccurdy Rhodes ★
43.9 ft
Bristol 4344
43.9 ft
Contest 44 Classic
44.0 ft
Island Packet 44
44.0 ft
Malo 43
44.0 ft
Shannon 43
43.8 ft
LWL
Hinckley 43 Mccurdy Rhodes ★
31.3 ft
Bristol 4344
36.5 ft
Contest 44 Classic
38.3 ft
Island Packet 44
37.2 ft
Malo 43
35.4 ft
Shannon 43
36.6 ft
Beam
Hinckley 43 Mccurdy Rhodes ★
12.5 ft
Bristol 4344
13.5 ft
Contest 44 Classic
13.1 ft
Island Packet 44
13.2 ft
Malo 43
13.0 ft
Shannon 43
13.0 ft
Displacement
Hinckley 43 Mccurdy Rhodes ★
24 lbs
Bristol 4344
27 lbs
Contest 44 Classic
39 lbs
Island Packet 44
27 lbs
Malo 43
24 lbs
Shannon 43
27 lbs
Ballast
Hinckley 43 Mccurdy Rhodes ★
8 lbs
Bristol 4344
10 lbs
Contest 44 Classic
13 lbs
Island Packet 44
12 lbs
Malo 43
9 lbs
Shannon 43
10 lbs
Sail Area
Hinckley 43 Mccurdy Rhodes ★
Bristol 4344
943 sq ft
Contest 44 Classic
Island Packet 44
1 sq ft
Malo 43
832 sq ft
Shannon 43
910 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Hinckley 43 Mccurdy Rhodes ★
Bristol 4344
Contest 44 Classic
Island Packet 44
114 s/nm
Malo 43
Shannon 43
141 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Hinckley 43 Mccurdy Rhodes ★
Bristol 4344
16.6
Contest 44 Classic
Island Packet 44
18.9
Malo 43
16.0
Shannon 43
16.2
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Hinckley 43 Mccurdy Rhodes ★
35.4 %
Bristol 4344
39.1 %
Contest 44 Classic
33.9 %
Island Packet 44
44.8 %
Malo 43
Shannon 43
37.0 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Hinckley 43 Mccurdy Rhodes ★
Bristol 4344
34.3
Contest 44 Classic
Island Packet 44
35.5
Malo 43
32.4
Shannon 43
35.4
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Hinckley 43 Mccurdy Rhodes ★
Bristol 4344
1.79
Contest 44 Classic
Island Packet 44
1.74
Malo 43
1.80
Shannon 43
1.74
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Hinckley 43 Mccurdy Rhodes ★
351
Bristol 4344
252
Contest 44 Classic
311
Island Packet 44
242
Malo 43
Shannon 43
246
Hull Speed
Hinckley 43 Mccurdy Rhodes ★
Bristol 4344
8.1 kts
Contest 44 Classic
Island Packet 44
8.2 kts
Malo 43
8.0 kts
Shannon 43
8.1 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Hinckley 43 Mccurdy Rhodes ★
Bristol 4344
2.1
Contest 44 Classic
Island Packet 44
2.1
Malo 43
2.1
Shannon 43
2.2
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