HINCKLEY 28

About the HINCKLEY 28

Alden design #769. Was also available as a yawl.

The Hinckley 28 is a rare, historic vessel designed by John Alden and built by Henry R. Hinckley & Co. in the USA, with production limited to a single year in 1945 and a total build count of 6 hulls. As a fractional sloop with a displacement of 19810.0 lb and a comfort ratio of 44.79, it represents a classic, heavy-displacement cruising design from the post-war era.

Best for:

This boat is best suited for experienced coastal cruisers and heritage enthusiasts who value traditional craftsmanship and slow, comfortable passage making over high-performance racing. Its substantial displacement and beam of 10.0 ft make it ideal for those seeking a stable, seakindly platform for short-to-medium range cruising.

Bluewater capability:

With a high displacement-to-length ratio of 402.87 and a low capsize ratio of 1.48, the Hinckley 28 possesses the inherent stability and mass required for offshore passage making, though its age and limited production run suggest it is better suited for protected coastal waters than open-ocean expeditions.

Comparables:

Comparable vessels include other John Alden designs from the 1940s and 1950s, such as the Columbia 28 or early O'Day models, which share similar fractional sloop rigs and heavy displacement characteristics. It also compares to other small-production American classics like the Pearson 28, though the Hinckley's build quality and rarity set it apart.