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Pilot 35 Hinckley
Designer: Sparkman & Stephens  ·  Builder: Henry R. Hinckley & Co.(Usa)  ·  First built: 1962
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About the Pilot 35 Hinckley

Built from 1962 to 1975 by the prestigious Henry R. Hinckley & Company, this elegant 35-footer represents classic American yacht design at its finest. With naval architecture by the legendary Sparkman & Stephens firm, the Pilot 35 embodies the golden age of fiberglass yacht construction when Hinckley's reputation for superior craftsmanship was becoming established. The boat's traditional long keel configuration and masthead sloop rig deliver predictable handling characteristics that inspire confidence in both coastal and offshore sailing. Her substantial displacement of 13,700 pounds, combined with 4,600 pounds of ballast, creates a stable platform well-suited for serious cruising. The comfort ratio of 37.39 indicates excellent motion characteristics in seaway conditions, while the conservative capsize screening formula of 1.59 reflects inherent seaworthiness for extended passages. With only 117 hulls produced during her 13-year production run, the Pilot 35 remains a relatively rare find on the used boat market. Her moderate sail area to displacement ratio of 15.42 suggests respectable performance without sacrificing the seakindly motion that makes long passages comfortable. Today, these well-built classics are prized for their traditional sailing qualities and Hinckley's legendary construction standards.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 35.75 ft / 10.90 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 25.00 ft / 7.62 m
Beam 9.50 ft / 2.90 m
Max Draft 5.00 ft / 1.52 m
Displacement 13,700.00 lb / 6,214 kg
Ballast 4,600.00 lb / 2,087 kg
Ballast Type Lead
Sail Area (Reported) 550.00 ft² / 51.10 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Long Keel
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Sparkman & Stephens
Builder Henry R. Hinckley & Co.(USA)
First Built 1962
Last Built 1975
Number Built 117
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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
 15.42
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
 33.58
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
 391.43
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
 37.39
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
 1.59
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. 6.70 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
 1.09
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. 848.61 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. 15.43
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 40.25 ft / 12.27 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 13.83 ft / 4.22 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 35.08 ft / 10.69 m
E (Mainsail Foot) 15.50 ft / 4.72 m
SA Fore 278.33 ft² / 25.86 m²
SA Main 271.87 ft² / 25.26 m²
SA Total (100%) 550.20 ft² / 51.12 m²
Est. Forestay Length 42.56 ft / 12.97 m
Engine & Accommodations
Engine Make Westerbeke
Engine Model 4-107 FWC
Engine Type Diesel
Horsepower 35
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