1994 Hinckley Sou'wester 42

This 1994 Hinckley Sou'wester 42 is a well-maintained composite sailing yacht with a thoughtful design and substantial recent upgrades. The hull features hand-laid blister-resistant vinylester resin reinforced with Kevlar and E-glass, vacuum-bagged with a foam core for stiffness and insulation. A lead keel bolted with stainless steel secures the boat, while the centerboard raises and lowers via a cockpit winch. The deck is a single fiberglass molding incorporating Kevlar and E-glass with a PVC foam core, bonded to the hull with a substantial flange for a permanent, watertight joint. Teak elements include the rubrail, toe rails, handrails, and coaming cap, all varnished, while the hull displays a flag blue gelcoat with a double white boot stripe and red bottom.

The accommodations feature a dinette layout with gloss varnished cherry interior and a teak and holly cabin sole. The forward stateroom has a V-berth that converts to a full-width berth, with cedar-lined hanging storage and a three-drawer bureau. A private head with cherry trim, white Formica countertop, and stainless fittings lies adjacent. The main salon houses a U-shaped dining area to port and a transom berth with pilot berth to starboard, both with Navy Sunbrella cushions. A navigation station occupies the starboard side forward of the quarterberth, which features partial bulkhead separation and chart storage. The galley opposite includes a gimballed Force-10 stove with oven, separate cold box refrigeration, and double stainless sink.

Power comes from a Yanmar 4JH2-DE 88 horsepower diesel with 1,760 hours as of November 2024, equipped with an Aquamet stainless shaft and Max propeller. The electrical system includes a heavy-duty 12V/110V setup with new house batteries (2023), a Mastervolt inverter/charger, and dual 30-amp shore power inlets. Electronics feature a new B&G Hydra 5000 system (2022) with dual Zeus 3S displays, an NRS-2 VHF with DSC and AIS, and an Icom M7000 SSB radio. The mast and boom were stripped and repainted in 2022, standing rigging renewed in 2023, and running rigging replaced in 2022. Six Lewmar self-tailing winches handle sail control, and sails include a Quantum full-batten main and a genoa. Ground tackle comprises a Simpson Lawrence windlass, a CQR anchor on the bow, a Fortress anchor on the stern, and 200 feet each of chain and nylon rode.