HINCKLEY 42 COMPETITION
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 42 ft |
| LWL | 32 ft |
| Beam | 12.2 ft |
| Draft | 7.3 ft |
| Displacement | 21,500 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.6 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 57.8 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 17.8 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 50.8 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 16 ft |
| FLforestay | 17.8 ft |
| Mainsail | 953.3 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 514.4 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 874.5 sq ft |
About the HINCKLEY 42 COMPETITION
Based on SOU'WESTER 42/43 (HINCKLEY).
The Hinckley 42 Competition is a high-performance masthead sloop designed by McCurdy & Rhodes and built by Henry R. Hinckley & Co. in 1982. With a displacement of 21500.0 lb and a D/L ratio of 292.91, this vessel represents a specialized, lightweight racing platform rather than a standard cruising yacht.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for experienced sailors seeking a pure racing experience or coastal performance cruising, as its low displacement and high SA/D ratio of 19.13 prioritize speed over comfort.
- Bluewater capability:
- While the low capsize ratio of 1.76 suggests good stability, the relatively light displacement of 21500.0 lb and racing-focused design make it less ideal for heavy offshore passage-making compared to heavier displacement cruisers.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include other 1980s McCurdy & Rhodes designs such as the Hinckley 36 or 38, which share similar racing-oriented hull forms and construction philosophies.
Performance
Pricing
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 42ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the HINCKLEY 42 COMPETITIONyet 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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