1980 Hinckley Bermuda 40 vs 1979 Hinckley Sou'wester 50 — Comparison
1980 Hinckley Bermuda 40
1979 Hinckley Sou'wester 50
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 1980 Hinckley Bermuda 40 | 1979 Hinckley Sou'wester 50 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Hinckley | Hinckley |
| Year | 1980–1990 | 1979–1990 |
| Type | Yawl | Yawl |
| Country | USA | USA |
| Designer | McCurdy & Rhodes | McCurdy & Rhodes |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 12.19 m (40.0 ft) | 15.24 m (50.0 ft) |
| LWL | 8.69 m (28.5 ft) | 11.28 m (37.0 ft) |
| Beam | 3.35 m (11.0 ft) | 4.09 m (13.4 ft) |
| Draft | 1.68 m (5.5 ft) | 2.13 m (7.0 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 8,165 kg (18,001 lbs) | 18,144 kg (40,001 lbs) |
| Ballast | 3,402 kg (7,500 lbs) | 7,257 kg (15,999 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 62.4 m² (672 ft²) | 100.5 m² (1,082 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Full | Full |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 35 HP | 75 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 151 L (39.9 gal) | 303 L (80.0 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 265 L (70.0 gal) | 568 L (150.0 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | 8 |
| Cabins | 2 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 1980 Hinckley Bermuda 40 and 1979 Hinckley Sou'wester 50 represent two takes on yawl-rigged sailing. The 1980 Hinckley Bermuda 40 is a 1980s design by Hinckley from USA, while the 1979 Hinckley Sou'wester 50 is a 1970s offering from Hinckley from USA. The 1980 Hinckley Bermuda 40 was penned by McCurdy & Rhodes. The 1979 Hinckley Sou'wester 50 was designed by McCurdy & Rhodes.
In terms of size, the 1980 Hinckley Bermuda 40 measures 12.19m (40.0ft) overall with a beam of 3.35m, compared to the 1979 Hinckley Sou'wester 50 at 15.24m (50.0ft) with a 4.09m beam. The 1979 Hinckley Sou'wester 50 is 3.05m longer than the 1980 Hinckley Bermuda 40. The 1979 Hinckley Sou'wester 50 displaces approximately 122% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the 1980 Hinckley Bermuda 40 has moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising with an SA/D ratio of 15.63 and 62.4 m² of sail area. The 1979 Hinckley Sou'wester 50, with an SA/D of 14.78 and 100.5 m² of canvas, offers modest sail power for its displacement. The 1980 Hinckley Bermuda 40 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the 1980 Hinckley Bermuda 40 offers a moderate motion comfort level (comfort ratio: 26.4) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.67). The 1979 Hinckley Sou'wester 50 has a comfort ratio of 27.5 and a capsize screening value of 0.62. The ballast ratios are 41.7% for the 1980 Hinckley Bermuda 40 and 40.0% for the 1979 Hinckley Sou'wester 50, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 1980 Hinckley Bermuda 40 provides 6 berths in 2 cabins with 265L of water capacity and 151L of fuel. The 1979 Hinckley Sou'wester 50 offers 8 berths in 3 cabins with 568L water and 303L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 1979 Hinckley Sou'wester 50 is the better choice for comfortable cruising thanks to its higher comfort ratio, offering a gentler motion at sea that crews will appreciate on longer passages.
For racing: The 1980 Hinckley Bermuda 40 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The 1979 Hinckley Sou'wester 50 offers more sleeping accommodation, making it better suited for extended living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.