Hinckley Sou'wester 51

Night Train

     During the summer, Night Train is actively sailed for a few hours, five days a week. In the winter, the yacht is laid up, and any necessary work is thoroughly undertaken each year. The professional captain has worked closely with the owner to implement a meticulous and proactive maintenance program and no expense has been spared in maintaining and upgrading wherever needed. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a worldwide capable cruiser that is in excellent condition and ready to cruise to faraway places.

     Night Train is the most appealing of the Sou'wester 51's currently available on the market.  As the lightest displacing Hinckley 51 ever built, she ensures impressive speed on the water. She can sleep up to 5 guests in 3 staterooms. The generous cockpit is well suited for cruising or when relaxing at anchor at the end of the day. 

     Key Features include Hall spars: custom 3 spreader carbon-fiber mast and boom, rod rigging (full survey and major overhaul done in 2024), Dyneema full race running rigging (new 2023/2024), topsides painted with black Awlgrip (2024), Airex-cored hull for additional strength and reduced weight, custom elliptical S-glass epoxy air foil blade centerboard - with a slot closure device and a custom racing slot closure device (rebuilt 2021), custom elliptical balanced carbon spade rudder, titanium rudder post, Espar diesel D7LK heater (new 2021), Muir 2200 VR electric windlass

Cockpit

• Varnished coaming cap• Winch pockets
• Dodger with windows and stainless-steel grab rail
• Varnished folding cockpit table
• Cockpit cushions
• Binnacle mounted compass
• Stainless-steel binnacle guard
• Engine and throttle controls on binnacle
• Engine instruments in cockpit foot well
• Stainless-steel destroyer wheel with elk hide cover and storage cover
• Edson pedestal
• Instruments mounted above companionway
• Teak cockpit sole
• Storage lockers below seats

Electronics and Navigation Equipment

• Raymarine autopilot (2019)
• Complete new Garmin system (2024)
• New Garmin 8612xsv display at helm (new 2024)
• Garmin 8612xsv display at nav station (new 2024)
• New broad band Garmin radar
• AIS 600
• Garmin 120 wind, depth speed displays (new 2022)
• Garmin VHF (new 2024)

Hull and Deck Equipment

• Topsides repainted with black Awlgrip (2024)
• White gelcoat deck and housetop
• Molded in nonskid
• Gold leaf cove stripe
• Gold leaf name and hailing port
• Double white boot top
• Green and black bottom paint
• Airex-cored hull for additional strength and reduced weight
• Deck attached to hull with 6" flange which is molded into the hull and then fiberglassed and bolted
• Hull stringers and longitudinal stiffeners are bonded to the hull and integrated with the mast step and engine mounts
• Externally ballasted keel
• Custom elliptical S-glass epoxy air foil blade centerboard with a slot closure device and a custom racing slot closure device
• Custom elliptical carbon balanced spade rudder
• Titanium rudder post• Varnished exterior teak
• Stainless steel bow pulpit, stern pulpit, stanchions, and double lifelines
• (4) Overhead hatches
• (3) Opening port lights
• (10) Fixed portlights
• (5) Stainless steel dorade vents with guards

Rigging

• Hall Spars carbon fiber 3-spreader mast
• Hall Spars carbon fiber boom - rigged summer 2011
• Rod standing rigging
• Full race Dyneema running rigging (replaced 2023/24)
• Reckmann roller furling headstay
• Additional racing Tuff Luff foil and headstay
• Navtec hydraulic backstay adjuster, boom vang, and quick release at helm
• Harken mainsheet traveler and blocks
• Full spinnaker gear including Dyneema tapered sheets and guys, carbon fiber spinnaker pole, aluminum reaching strut
• Carbon Hall removable bowsprit
• Poly Sheets

Sails

• North 3DI mainsail (new 2024)
• North asymmetrical sail (2021)
• North 3DI jib sail (new 2023)
• Spare North mainsail (2017)
• Spare North Gib sail (2017)
• Spare North asymmetrical
• North staysail
• Quantum delivery jib

Winches

• Antal - electric main halyard
• Harken primary winches powered 70
• Harken secondaries powered 60 (powered electric 2019)
• Barient #27 ST mainsheet
• Barient #27 halyard
• Barient #24 ST pole lift/fore guy

Engine/Mechanical

• 1998 Westerbeke 71hp diesel engine overhauled every other year
• Freshwater cooled
• Soft mounted
• Scatra drive soft coupling
• Hurth 2:1 reduction gear (rebuilt 1998)
• Aquamat 22 stainless-steel shaft
• Max Prop folding 3-blade prop
• Racor filters
• Racor filter vacuum gauge and water alarm
• Electronic fuel and water gauges
• Electric oil transfer pump for main engine crankcase
• Acoustically insulated engine room
• (2) 60-gallon Monel fuel tanks

Walkthrough

     The well-designed interior of Night Train offers ample space, featuring two separate cabins, two heads, and a quarter berth. The satin-varnished cherry bulkheads and trim, gloss-varnished teak and holly sole, and white galley countertops create a refined aesthetic, complemented by the white overhead with cherry trim work. Stepping into the cabin from the cockpit, the galley is situated to starboard, immediately aft of which is the updated navigation station. Further aft, is the quarter berth to starboard. Opposite the nav area, to port, is the owner's cabin with an ensuite head and shower. Forward is the salon, with a passage leading to the v-berth. The second head and shower are situated on the port side.

Quarter Berth

     Aft of the navigation station is the quarter berth, this cabin is ideal for a captain or children.

Navigation Station

     Outboard to starboard of the companionway is a well laidout and functional navigation station. This station features a desk, a new GPS system, linked to a second GPS display on the cockpit pedestal and Garmin sailing instruments, along with some custom enhancements for racing performance.

Galley

     Aft to starboard is a U-shaped galley with a large double stainless-steel sink facing forward. Outboard, there is a new (2023) gimballed Force 10 propane 3-burner stove/oven. Aft, there are separate engine-driven Sea Frost refrigerator and freezer units, both with front and top opening access (2020). There is ample storage in the outboard lockers with louvered doors, a countertop locker outboard of the sink, and under the sink. Opposite the galley is a bureau with a work surface, two utensil drawers, mug, and glass racks above, and a trash bin below. The galley area is equipped with hot and cold pressure water, filtered drinking water, pressurized seawater, and a freshwater foot pump.

Main Salon

     The main salon features a U-shaped dinette with a varnished cherry dining table on the port side. Surrounding both the dinette and settee are louvered storage lockers that also house the entertainment center. There is a large hanging locker located fwd, starboard opposite the fwd head. Overhead, is a sizable hatch. Moving aft, is a good sized settee

Forward Cabin

     Starting in the bow is a spacious V-berth with an insert to convert to a double bunk. A bureau, large cedar-lined hanging locker, and lockers outboard over the berth give great storage. Access to the chain locker is forward of the bunk through locker doors.

Forward Head/Day Head

     The forward head is to port and can be accessed from the forward cabin or the main salon. The head has an integrated shower, a vanity with sink, and a Jabsco head. Storage is available outboard in two lockers.

Owner's Cabin

     Opposite the nav station on the port side is a quarter cabin with ensuite head and shower. The cabin consists of a double bunk with drawers under it and a bureau and cedar-lined hanging locker outboard.

Ensuite Head

     The ensuite is located forward. A VacuFlush head is outboard which can be used with either fresh or salt water. Inboard is a sink and vanity, and forward is a separate stall shower.

Electrical Systems

• (6) House batteries: (6) AGM 6-volt 180-amp lighting batteries (two banks - 4 and 2) with a total 580 amp/hour capacity charged by 160-amp alternator
• Dedicated battery bank for ships electronics
• Starting battery: charged by 53-amp alternator
• Master switches for all three circuits
• Next-step voltage regulator interfaced with battery monitor
• Emon battery monitor
• 110 Volt system
• Shore power AC hook up for 30-amp cord
• Heart 2400-watt inverter with battery charger
• Heart battery charge.
• Ample power battery monitor

Ground Tackle and Anchoring System

• Muir 2200VR electric windlass
• Removable bow roller chock
• 45# CQR anchor
• 170' x 3/8" HT chain rode and 200' x 5/8" nylon rode
• 30' x 3/8" HT chain and 200' x 5/8" nylon rode

Safety Equipment

• (2) 12-Volt bilge pumps
• Manual bilge pump
• (2) High water bilge alarms
• Automatic fire extinguisher system with automatic engine and fan shutdown
• (6) Type 1 life vests
• (6) West Marine automatic inflatable life jackets with harnesses
• Bosun chair
• Horseshoe life ring buoy with lights
• M.O.M. and life sling
• Heaving line
• Flares
• Air horn and bell
• (4) Fire extinguishers
• Lightning deflector
• Winslow 8-man life raft, soft pack

Additional Equipment

• (5) Cabin fans
• Stainless-steel stern boarding ladder
• Dock lines
• Fenders
• Fender board
• Sea covers for main salon
• Pots, dishes, flatware, and glasses
• Comprehensive galley equipment
• Towels, sheets and blankets
• Outboard lifting bracket
• HRH outboard bracket
• Comprehensive spare parts inventory (pumps, house alternator, lamps, rigging, winch parts, etc.)
• Handheld 12-volt spotlight
• Crew covers for all interior cushions

Represented by a Certified Professional Yacht Broker (CPYB)

     A Certified Professional Yacht Broker (CPYB) is recognized as having achieved the highest level of industry accreditation, available only to fully-qualified yacht sales professionals. 

     The CPYB program is administered by Yacht Brokers Association of America in partnership with Florida Yacht Brokers Association, Northwest Yacht Brokers Association, California Yacht Brokers Association, Boating Ontario Dealers, British Columbia Yacht Brokers Association and Gulf Coast Yacht Brokers Association. The CPYB program is also endorsed by the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) Marine Industry Certified Dealership (MICD) program and leading yacht manufacturers as a key component of their own industry standards; the highest level of achievement for their member yacht sales professionals. 

Experience & Validity 

     The CPYB designation is earned by eligible yacht sales professionals, who, after serving a minimum of three years as a full-time professional, have successfully completed a comprehensive written examination to validate professional competency. 

Continuing Education 

     A CPYB is committed to their personal and professional development through continuing education, as mandated for CPYB recertification every three years. 

Ethics & Standards 

     A CPYB adheres to, and is accountable to, a nationally recognized Code of Business Ethics and conducts yacht sales transactions in accordance with a stringent set of industry standards of practice. 

Fiduciary Responsibility 

     A CPYB maintains a dedicated escrow/trust account to protect their client’s funds. A CPYB understands their fiduciary responsibility and obligations with respect to client funds. 

Transaction Management 

     A CPYB uses proven, industry-recognized transaction documents, which fully and clearly describe all terms and conditions of a transaction. 

Honesty & Integrity 

     A CPYB maintains the highest standards of professionalism, acting with honesty and integrity. 

Trust & Confidence 

     A CPYB instills confidence, trust and consistency in all transactions involving fellow yacht sales professionals for the benefit of the client. 

Disclaimer

     The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.