1971 Hinckley Yachts Bermuda 40
$142,000
Boat in Southwest Harbor, ME 04679 US
Built in 1971
Bermuda 40
1 Engine (Westerbeke)
40.8 feet
Diesel
Fiberglass/Reinforced
INTRODUCTION:
DEUX BELLES is a terrific consideration for anyone looking for a Bermuda 40. Second Owner, great bones and great cosmetics, beautiful hull, deck and interior. Continuously upgraded and always stored heated indoors. Light seasonal use. Strong low hour engine. Located in Southwest Harbor, Maine.
HULL AND DECK::
- Flag Blue Awlgrip topsides
- White deck and house with Beige non-skid
- White Bootstripe
- Gold Cove stripe
- Blue bottom
Construction:
Solid fiberglass hull reinforced with additional laminations in all stress areas. Deck is set in a 6" flange molded into the hull, fiberglassed and bolted to form a permanent hull/deck joint. Nonskid pattern is molded into the deck.
- Teak and stainless steel rub rail
Keel with centerboard = Draft: 4'4 Board up, 8'7" board down.
- External lead keel is fastened with stainless steel bolts, and the bronze centerboard is operated by a manually operated worm gear. There is a mechanical counter on bronze centerboard.
Deck highlights:
- Stainless steel bow and stern pulpits
- Stainless steel stanchions with double lifelines with gates - SS chafe strips at gates
- Varnished teak eyebrow, hand rails and deck trim
- (2) Two white translucent hatches with varnished teak trim
- Varnished teak companionway hatch
- (2) White dorade cowl vents with dark interiors
- (2) Mid-ship cleats
- Rechromed: Chocks, turning blocks and binnacle (very nice)
- Charlie Noble fireplace vent
- Varnished teak-covered aft deck double lazarette and separate propane locker
- All LED mast/navigation lights
EQUIPMENT:
Ground Tackle:
- Lewmar electric windlass with rope/chain gypsys
- Stainless steel bow roller with 45-lb CQR anchor
- Danforth 35# anchor - mounted on cabin top with chocks
- Spare navy anchor
- 100 ft chain
Equipment:
- Companionway screens
- Rigging rollers
- Swim ladder/boarding ladder
- Dock lines
- Fenders
- Fenderboard
- (3) Fire extinguishers
- Life jackets
- (2) Horseshoe Lifering with stainless steel storage brackets
- (2) Ratsey MOB poles - Connecting lines to liferings via floating line with drogue
- SWITLIK MOM 8 Man Overboard System
- Self inflating life raft - 6 person
- Spotlight
- Custom deck fishing rod holder + 2 storage brackets for 2 fishing rods
COCKPIT:
Cockpit has a varnished teak cockpit coaming with built-in winch pockets.
- Navy blue dodger - with zip-open front window panel (2023)
- Cockpit cushions
- Cockpit table - binnacle mounted drink holder and fold-down varnished teak Hinckley table
- Teak cockpit sole grate
- Watertight, locking, opening seats offer sail locker storage
- Electronic gauges - mounted in forward bulkhead
- Engine gauges in forward cockpit well - easily viewable by helmsman
Helm area
- Edson binnacle wheel steering with engine controls and binnacle guard
- Chartplotter and Autopilot mounted at binnacle for easy control at helm
- Stainless steel steering wheel with elkhide cover
- Binnacle mounted compass
- Helmsman's seat
- Mainsail, mizzen and genoa are all controlled from the helm for single-handed use.
INTERIOR ACCOMMODATIONS
DEUX BELLES sleeps 6 in her classic-style interior that features a Hinckley fireplace and is finished in satin varnished mahogany with a gloss varnished teak and holly sole.
Interior Walk-through: Forward is the Master Cabin with the Head next aft to port. The Full-width Main Salon is just forward of the full width Galley that includes the Nav Station to starboard.
Amenities include:
- HRH tile fireplace
- Espar diesel heater
- Perko kerosene lamp
- Weems clock
- Integrated handrails outboard and custom overhead handrails
- Curtains on multiple stainless steel framed window ports
The Companionway and the opening overhead hatches with screens provide extra light and ventilation. Companionway boards in solid teak with vents and screened extra set mounted in the v-berth.
FORWARD STATEROOM:
Solid entry door provides privacy to this cabin.
- V-berth has a double berth adapter.
- V-berths have a seat between
- Drop front storage below V-berths
- Bookshelves outboard over V-berths
- Bureau
- Hanging locker
- Opening overhead hatch with screen provides extra light and ventilation
- Custom mounted overhead compass - so skipper can observe course
There is forward door access to the forepeak chain locker.
HEAD (Forward Port):
- Vanity with Harvest Gold Irish Linen countertop
- Stainless steel sink with faucet and "telephone style" shower controls
- Hot and cold pressure water
- Medicine cabinet
- Wilcox Crittenden "Skipper" head
- 6-Personal gear drawers
- Lockers
- Hamper storage
- Towel rack, soap and cup holders
- Tile floor
- Opening port
- Holding tank
MAIN SALON (Amidship):
- Custom tile Hinckley solid-fuel burning fireplace is forward to starboard with Charlie Noble ventilation.
- Overhead opening white translucent hatch
- Dining table - Centerline table has two folding leaves
- Extension table is bulkhead mounted
Port and starboard - are pull-out Settee/transom berths with Pilot berths over outboard.
- Storage is under the transom and pilot berths.
- Shelves outboard the pilot berths
- 12-volt lighting
- Bookshelf - forward
- Weems clock - bulkhead mounted forward
Two privacy doors forward lead to the Head and Master Forward Cabin.
GALLEY (Full width - Aft):
- Beige Formica countertop
- Stainless steel deep double sinks with fixtures, hand pump and sprayer
- Hot and cold pressure water
- Gimballed "Shipmate" 3-burner propane SS stove with oven - matching formica stove cover
- Grunert refrigeration/freezer - accessed through a countertop hatch
- Storage provided by lockers and drawers
- Cabin sole built-in dust pan
- Varnished teak cup and mug holders
- Starboard built-in dish and silverware locker storage
- Ports outboard and companionway hatch with screen offer natural light and ventilation
- 12-volt galley lighting
The companionway to the cockpit is located aft center. There is a locker at the top of the steps and the steps are removable for access to the engine.
NAVIGATION AREA (Aft Starboard galley):
- Refrigeration countertop accessed doubles as a nav table.
- Chart storage is above
- Gooseneck chart light
- Instruments and custom instrument shelf
- Electrical panel
ELECTRONICS and NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT:
- Fully integrated Raymarine electronics package
- Raymarine Radar
- Raymaring radar/GPS chartplotter at helm
- Raymarine autopilot at helm - steer to compass heading or wind direction
- Raymarine depth, windspeed/wind direction, boatspeed/distance gauges - cockpit
- VHF Radio
- Compass - 3½" movable custom mounted compass - nav station
- Compass - cockpit binnacle
- Compass - mounted in forward cabin overhead
- Sony marine stereo with AM/FM, Bluetooth and USB inputs. 2 speakers in main salon and 2 in cockpit.
SAILS AND RIGGING:
Aluminum single spreader masts and booms. Varnished teak spreaders. LED lights.
- 2 point slab reefing - reefing lines run to cockpit / self-tailing winch
- Stainless steel standing rigging
- Spinnaker pole
- Lazy jacks
Winches:
- (2) #50 Lewmar ST
- (2) #22 Barient
- (1) Lewmar #30 ST (cabin top under dodger)
- (1) #20 Barient Jib Halyard (on mast)
Sails:
- Main
- Mizzen
- Genoa
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:
Electrical and electronic grounding system to the keel.
12-volt DC System:
- (2) 6-volt House Batteries (225 amp/hrs each - 450 amp/hrs total)
- (1) 12-volt Starting Battery
- Parallel cross-over switch lets house batteries start engine
110-volt AC System:
- La Marche Battery charger
- Constavolt 30-amp shore power converter with shore cord
ENGINE AREA:
2002 Westerbeke 4-108 FWC 40-hp diesel engine (900 hours)
- 3-blade Maxprop feathering propeller
- Fresh water cooling system
- Raycor fuel filter
- Engine alarm system
- Engine room sound insulation
- Emergency tiller system
- Freshwater pump, accumulator
- Automatic Bilge pump
- Manual bilge pump
- LPG electronic system, two 10-lb aluminum tanks - in aft deck locker
- Espar diesel heat
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.
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/15/25 | Initial price | $142,000 |
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Customers consistently praise the 1971 Hinckley Yachts Bermuda 40 for its timeless classic design and exceptional craftsmanship
Owners appreciate the boat’s solid construction, which offers both durability and a smooth, stable sailing experience. Many highlight the spacious and comfortable interior, noting that it combines traditional aesthetics with practical functionality. The Bermuda 40’s performance under sail is frequently described as reliable and graceful, making it a favorite among sailors who value both elegance and seaworthiness. Overall, feedback emphasizes the vessel’s blend of classic beauty, build quality, and enduring performance on the water.
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The 1971 Hinckley Yachts Bermuda 40 is a classic sailing yacht renowned for its timeless design and solid craftsmanship. Here are some of the pros and cons associated with this iconic vessel:
Pros
Classic Design: The Bermuda 40 features a beautiful, timeless profile with graceful lines and a traditional double-ended hull that appeals to classic yacht enthusiasts.
Quality Construction: Built by Hinckley Yachts, the Bermuda 40 is known for its exceptional build quality using durable materials like fiberglass with a solid fiberglass hull and teak trim.
Comfortable Interior: Despite its size, the Bermuda 40 offers a well-designed interior layout that includes ample storage, comfortable berths, and a functional galley, making it suitable for extended cruising.
Seaworthiness: The hull design and ballast ratio provide excellent stability and handling in a variety of sea conditions, making it a dependable choice for offshore sailing.
Strong Community and Support: Being a well-regarded classic, there is a dedicated community of owners and enthusiasts, which can be helpful for maintenance advice and parts sourcing.
Cons
Aging Systems: As a boat from 1971, many of the original mechanical and electrical systems may be outdated or require refurbishment, which can involve considerable maintenance.
Performance: While seaworthy and steady, the Bermuda 40 is not designed for speed or racing and may be slower compared to more modern designs.
Maintenance Intensive: The use of traditional materials like teak and the classic design can require more ongoing maintenance to keep the boat in top condition.
Limited Modern Amenities: The boat’s vintage design means it lacks some modern conveniences and technology found on newer yachts, which might be a drawback for some cruisers.
Space Constraints: Although comfortable for its size, the Bermuda 40’s interior space is more compact compared to contemporary boats of similar length.
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The 1971 Hinckley Yachts Bermuda 40 is ideal for sailors who appreciate classic design combined with reliable performance. It’s perfect for those seeking a timeless cruising yacht with exceptional craftsmanship, whether for leisurely coastal cruising, extended offshore passages, or as a beautiful and sturdy liveaboard. This boat appeals to enthusiasts who value traditional aesthetics, solid construction, and a vessel that offers both comfort and handling suited for a variety of sailing adventures.
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