Hinckley Bermuda 40 MK II
Description
The Hinckley Bermuda 40 Mark II is an iconic American sailboat designed by Henry R. Hinckley & Co. as a pioneering fiberglass offshore cruiser-racer, renowned for its elegant lines, seaworthiness, and performance in coastal and bluewater sailing. Introduced in 1967 as an evolution of the original Mark I, it featured refinements like a revised deck layout, updated interior with more teak, improved cockpit ergonomics, and a transition toward sloop rigs (yawl remained popular until Mark III). Production of the Mark II ran from 1967 to 1970 in Southwest Harbor, Maine, contributing to the model's total of 203 units built until 1991—one of the longest production runs for any fiberglass sailboat. Available as a sloop or yawl, it targeted experienced sailors seeking a fast, comfortable 40-footer for racing and family cruising, blending classic aesthetics with modern materials. Contemporary reviews hailed it as a "revolutionary" design for its wide beam on a 30 ft waterline, excellent stability, and "wet dream" appeal, though its teak-heavy build requires ongoing maintenance.
Construction Details
| Designer | William Tripp, Jr |
|---|---|
| Builder | Henry R. Hinckley & Co. |
| Length | 40.750 ft |
| LOA | 40.750 ft |
| LWL | 29.000 ft |
| Beam | 11.750 ft |
| Displacement | 20000 lb |
| Ballast | 7000 lb |
| Max Draft | 8.500 ft |
| Year Built | 1967 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 44.45 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 15.66 ft |
| p | 37.75 ft |
| e | 15 ft |
| p2 | 20.25 ft |
| e2 | 8.60 ft |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.45 ft | 15.66 ft | 37.75 ft | 15 ft | 20.25 ft | 8.60 ft | - | - |
Sails
Hinckley Bermuda 40 MK II - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 37.75 ft - (11506 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 15 ft - (4572 mm) |
| Leech | * 39.85 ft - (12146 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 40.13 ft - (12232 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 291.23 ft² |
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Hinckley Bermuda 40 MK II - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 37.7 ft - (11491 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 21.1 ft - (6431 mm) |
| Leech | * 32.21 ft - (9818 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115.01 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 18.01 ft - (5489 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | * 339.47 ft² |
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Hinckley Bermuda 40 MK II - GENOA
| Luff | * 44.77 ft - (13646 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 25.6 ft - (7803 mm) |
| Leech | * 41.81 ft - (12744 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 23.49 ft - (7160 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.03 ° |
| Area | * 525.79 ft² |
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Hinckley Bermuda 40 MK II - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 44.77 ft - (13646 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 28.19 ft - (8592 mm) |
| Foot | * 28.19 ft - (8592 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 1073 ft² |
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