BERMUDA 40-3 (HINCKLEY)
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 40 ft |
| LWL | 28.83 ft |
| Beam | 11.75 ft |
| Draft | 8.6 ft/ 4.3 ft min |
| Displacement | 20,000 lb |
| Ballast | 6,500 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.2 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Pmainsail luff | 23.49 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 12.01 ft |
About the BERMUDA 40-3 (HINCKLEY)
Differences from previous models: Changes to the hull and keel, a heavier centerboard, the main mast moved aft, and the boom shortened resulting in a mainsail with a higher aspect ratio and a larger fore-triangle. All models were available as a sloop or yawl.
The Bermuda 40-3 is a classic cruising yacht designed by William Tripp Jr. and built by Henry R. Hinckley & Co. (USA) in 1971. As the data indicates with a hull count of '?', specific production volume is not definitively established in the source corpus, but it remains a notable example of late-1970s American yacht building.
- Best for:
- This vessel is best suited for experienced coastal cruisers who value traditional construction and a comfortable, motion-dampened ride, as indicated by its high comfort ratio of 36.09.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 20000.0 lb, a low capsize ratio of 1.73, and a full/long keel, the Bermuda 40-3 possesses strong inherent stability and seaworthiness suitable for offshore passages.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include other William Tripp designs from the same era, such as the Bristol Channelboat or the O'Day 38, due to their similar emphasis on seaworthiness, heavy displacement, and traditional yawl rigs.
Performance
Pricing
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 40ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the BERMUDA 40-3 (HINCKLEY)yet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.
Drawn from 7,029 documented issues across 2,391 models, ordered so the areas that most often turn up problems come first.
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