Basic Boat Info
Boat Name: Prelude
Make: Hinckley
Model: Bermuda 40, MK III Sloop
Year: 1977
Condition: Used
Category: Sail
Builder: The Hinckley Company
Designer: William H Tripp, Jr
Construction: Fiberglass
Boat Hull ID: B401455
Has Hull ID: Yes
Keel Type: Centerboard
Dimensions
Length: 40 ft / 12.19 m
Length Overall: 40 ft / 12.19 m
Length Of Deck: 40'9 ft / 12.42 m
Waterline Length: 28'10 ft / 8.79 m
Beam: 11'9 ft / 3.58 m
Max Draft: 8'9 ft / 2.67 m
Min Draft: 4.25 ft
Displacement: 20,000 lb
Bridge Clearance: 53'6 ft / 16.31 m
Ballast: 6,500 lb
Electrical Circuit: 12 V
Cabins Count: 2
Engines / Speed
Engines: 1
- Make: Westerbeke
- Model: 40 Four Cylinder FWC
- Drive Type: Direct
- Fuel: Diesel
- Engine Power: 40hp
- Type: Inboard
- Propeller Type: 3 Blade, Bronze
- Year: 1977
- Engine Hours: 1795
- Engine Location: Center
Displacement Type: Half Load
Tanks
Fuel Tanks: 48
Fuel Tank Capacity: 0 gal
Water Tanks: 110
Water Tank Capacity: 0 gal
Holding Tank Count: 20
Holding Tank Capacity: 0 gal
Other
Heads Count: 1
Drive Type: Direct
Stock Number: B40 1455
Boat Class: Sloop, Cruisers, Antique and Classics
CONSTRUCTION
Flag Blue Hullsides White Gelcoat deck and house with Camel molded-in-nonskid Petit Black Bottom White Boot Stripe Beautifully varnished teak exterior trim Construction: Solid hand laid fiberglass hull reinforced with additional laminations in areas of high stress and load. Balsa cored deck is set in a 6” flange which is molded into the hull, fiberglassed and bolted through to form a permanent hull/deck joint. Non-skid pattern is molded into the deck. External lead ballast is fastened with stainless steel bolts Bronze centerboard is operated by a worm gear with override in case of accidental grounding Deck Features: Stainless steel bow and stern pulpit(s) Stainless steel stanchions and double lifelines and gates Chrome dorade vents and stainless steel dorade guard Portlights were replaced in 2002
Flag Blue Hullsides White Gelcoat deck and house with Camel molded-in-nonskid Petit Black Bottom White Boot Stripe Beautifully varnished teak exterior trim Construction: Solid hand laid fiberglass hull reinforced with additional laminations in areas of high stress and load. Balsa cored deck is set in a 6” flange which is molded into the hull, fiberglassed and bolted through to form a permanent hull/deck joint. Non-skid pattern is molded into the deck. External lead ballast is fastened with stainless steel bolts Bronze centerboard is operated by a worm gear with override in case of accidental grounding Deck Features: Stainless steel bow and stern pulpit(s) Stainless steel stanchions and double lifelines and gates Chrome dorade vents and stainless steel dorade guard Portlights were replaced in 2002
OVERVIEW & HISTORY
Say “B-40” in any yacht club bar and everyone will know you’re referring to the William Tripp-designed Hinckley Bermuda 40, which may be the best known production sailboat ever made. It certainly has the distinction of having the longest production run for an auxillary sailboat in US boatbuilding history. Hinckley built (3) versions of the B40. In 1972, the Mark III was introduced in which the mainmast was moved aft by 2 feet and its height was increased by another 4 feet 3 inches. The mainsail was given a higher aspect ratio and the overall sail area increased by 35 square feet. To balance this, the ballast was increased by 1,000 pounds, immersing the hull an additional 2 inches and adding 1 foot to the waterline. These changes had the intended result of making the Mark III the best performer of the three versions. Over more than three decades, from 1959 to 1992, Hinckley Yachts built 203 Bermuda 40’s. Prelude is Hull No 149 of the B40’s and Hull No 1455 of Hinckley Yachts.
Say “B-40” in any yacht club bar and everyone will know you’re referring to the William Tripp-designed Hinckley Bermuda 40, which may be the best known production sailboat ever made. It certainly has the distinction of having the longest production run for an auxillary sailboat in US boatbuilding history. Hinckley built (3) versions of the B40. In 1972, the Mark III was introduced in which the mainmast was moved aft by 2 feet and its height was increased by another 4 feet 3 inches. The mainsail was given a higher aspect ratio and the overall sail area increased by 35 square feet. To balance this, the ballast was increased by 1,000 pounds, immersing the hull an additional 2 inches and adding 1 foot to the waterline. These changes had the intended result of making the Mark III the best performer of the three versions. Over more than three decades, from 1959 to 1992, Hinckley Yachts built 203 Bermuda 40’s. Prelude is Hull No 149 of the B40’s and Hull No 1455 of Hinckley Yachts.
RECENT IMPROVEMENTS
Ullman Dacron Endurance All Purpose RF 135% Genoa (10/2016) Ullman Dacron Endurance In-Mast Furling Mainsail (2/2017) New Lifelines, Fwd Port (6/2023) New Main Halyard (6/2023) Bottom Paint, Petit SR Red (2/2023) Thru-Hulls Serviced (2/2023) Freshly Varnished, 5 Coats (8/2023) Centerboard Serviced (8/2023) Start Battery, Group 31 AGM DP (4/2021) Main & Transmission Serviced (9/2024)
Ullman Dacron Endurance All Purpose RF 135% Genoa (10/2016) Ullman Dacron Endurance In-Mast Furling Mainsail (2/2017) New Lifelines, Fwd Port (6/2023) New Main Halyard (6/2023) Bottom Paint, Petit SR Red (2/2023) Thru-Hulls Serviced (2/2023) Freshly Varnished, 5 Coats (8/2023) Centerboard Serviced (8/2023) Start Battery, Group 31 AGM DP (4/2021) Main & Transmission Serviced (9/2024)
DIMENSIONS
LOA: 40’9” LWL: 28’10” Beam: 11’9” Draft: 4’3” (Board Up) Draft: 8’9” (Board Down) Sail Area: 776 sq ft Displacement: 20,000# Ballast: 6,500 lb Disp / LWL Ratio: 372.5 SA / Disp Ratio: 16.85 Water: 110g Fuel: 48g Mast above DWL: 53’6”
LOA: 40’9” LWL: 28’10” Beam: 11’9” Draft: 4’3” (Board Up) Draft: 8’9” (Board Down) Sail Area: 776 sq ft Displacement: 20,000# Ballast: 6,500 lb Disp / LWL Ratio: 372.5 SA / Disp Ratio: 16.85 Water: 110g Fuel: 48g Mast above DWL: 53’6”
NAVIGATION & ELECTRONICS
Raymarine RL70 CRC (GPS, Radar, Color Plotter) Signet MK-254 Windpoint/ Wind Speed Signet MK-12 Speed Signet MK-29 Log Icom M-55 VHF Wood Freeman 420 AutoPilot Ritchie 5” Compass- Binnacle Mounted Raymarine ST-50 Depthsounder 12V Outlets 110V Shore power Kenwood Stereo
Raymarine RL70 CRC (GPS, Radar, Color Plotter) Signet MK-254 Windpoint/ Wind Speed Signet MK-12 Speed Signet MK-29 Log Icom M-55 VHF Wood Freeman 420 AutoPilot Ritchie 5” Compass- Binnacle Mounted Raymarine ST-50 Depthsounder 12V Outlets 110V Shore power Kenwood Stereo
SAILS & RIGGING
Hood Stoway Main Mast Stainless Steel 1x19 standing rigging to swaged terminals and HRH rod lug tensioners Custom jib boom for working jib that makes the sail self-tacking spinnnaker pole (2) jib halyards Genoa Sheets Winches: (2) Barient #28 ST Primary - Cockpit (2) Barient #23 Secondaries - Cockpit All Barient halyard winches Harken Roller Furling Electric Windlass Custom Stainless Hoist for Outboard Engine Dodger with Isenglass & Covers (New 2/2020) Covers over Britework (New 2/2020) Teak Cockpit Table 2009 9’6 Achilles Tender
Hood Stoway Main Mast Stainless Steel 1x19 standing rigging to swaged terminals and HRH rod lug tensioners Custom jib boom for working jib that makes the sail self-tacking spinnnaker pole (2) jib halyards Genoa Sheets Winches: (2) Barient #28 ST Primary - Cockpit (2) Barient #23 Secondaries - Cockpit All Barient halyard winches Harken Roller Furling Electric Windlass Custom Stainless Hoist for Outboard Engine Dodger with Isenglass & Covers (New 2/2020) Covers over Britework (New 2/2020) Teak Cockpit Table 2009 9’6 Achilles Tender
COCKPIT
Edison binnacle steering wheel Ritchie binnacle compass with chrome cover Recessed switch panel - easily reached by helmsman Custom helmsman seat - varnished teak with cushion extra teak grate to elevate the helmsman Spacious cockpit bridge deck includes (2) large opening watertight locking seat lockers Gloss varnished teak coaming for comfortable seating Complete engine instrument panel recessed into forward end of the the well. Self draining scuppers under removable teak grate Tan Dodger with isinglass Dodger Cover Covers for companionway door, side board coamings, aft storage hatches, and winches Varnished Folding and Butterlfy Cockpit table (2) Cockpit Speakers Cockpit Cushions with pillows
Edison binnacle steering wheel Ritchie binnacle compass with chrome cover Recessed switch panel - easily reached by helmsman Custom helmsman seat - varnished teak with cushion extra teak grate to elevate the helmsman Spacious cockpit bridge deck includes (2) large opening watertight locking seat lockers Gloss varnished teak coaming for comfortable seating Complete engine instrument panel recessed into forward end of the the well. Self draining scuppers under removable teak grate Tan Dodger with isinglass Dodger Cover Covers for companionway door, side board coamings, aft storage hatches, and winches Varnished Folding and Butterlfy Cockpit table (2) Cockpit Speakers Cockpit Cushions with pillows
MECHANICAL
Westerbeke 4-108 FWC diesel engine Hurth 2:1 reduction gear transmission Stainless Steel propeller shaft 3-blade bronze prop Recor fuel / water separator Stainless Steel Water Tanks Monel Fuel Tank Automatic Bilge Pump Gusher 30 manual bilge pump Par 6900 deck wash pump Tank Tender Gauge
Westerbeke 4-108 FWC diesel engine Hurth 2:1 reduction gear transmission Stainless Steel propeller shaft 3-blade bronze prop Recor fuel / water separator Stainless Steel Water Tanks Monel Fuel Tank Automatic Bilge Pump Gusher 30 manual bilge pump Par 6900 deck wash pump Tank Tender Gauge
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
The Electrical Panel is located in the aft starboard galley. (5) Batteries: (1) Start, (2) House, (2) Inverter House: (2) 6V 225ah Inverter: (2) 6V 225ah Start: (1) Group 31 Battery Emergency Parallel 110V Shore Power 30a/125V shore power cord StatPower 3000-watt Inverter StatPower 40amp true-charge battery charger
The Electrical Panel is located in the aft starboard galley. (5) Batteries: (1) Start, (2) House, (2) Inverter House: (2) 6V 225ah Inverter: (2) 6V 225ah Start: (1) Group 31 Battery Emergency Parallel 110V Shore Power 30a/125V shore power cord StatPower 3000-watt Inverter StatPower 40amp true-charge battery charger
GROUND TACKLE
Ideal MCW Electric Windlass & Wildcat chain gypsy - deck foot switches CQR 45# Galvanized Anchor with bow roller Danforth 20# HT Anchor in Teak Hinckley Chocks 300’ x 5/8” Anchor Rode - Primary 200’ x 1/2” Anchor Rode - Stern Stainless Swim Ladder Teak Rigging Rollers Bosun’s Chair Masthead Flag Staff Docklines (4) Fenders with Customized Covers (3) Horseshoe Rings Fire Extinguishers Flares Galley-ware and Bedding PFD’s
Ideal MCW Electric Windlass & Wildcat chain gypsy - deck foot switches CQR 45# Galvanized Anchor with bow roller Danforth 20# HT Anchor in Teak Hinckley Chocks 300’ x 5/8” Anchor Rode - Primary 200’ x 1/2” Anchor Rode - Stern Stainless Swim Ladder Teak Rigging Rollers Bosun’s Chair Masthead Flag Staff Docklines (4) Fenders with Customized Covers (3) Horseshoe Rings Fire Extinguishers Flares Galley-ware and Bedding PFD’s
GALLEY
The U-shaped GALLEY runs aft athwartship - handy to the cockpit. White Formica Countertops Gimballed Shipmate 3-burner stainless steel propane stove and oven with remote solenoid Stove Cover to match countertops Built-in trash receptacle under bottom companionway step Built-in dust pan in cabin sole Stainless steel sink with pressurized hot/cold water Manual pump freshwater In-counter storage locker Large In-counter ALDER-BARBOUR 12V refer with center freezer Above and Below Teak Cabinetry for Storage
The U-shaped GALLEY runs aft athwartship - handy to the cockpit. White Formica Countertops Gimballed Shipmate 3-burner stainless steel propane stove and oven with remote solenoid Stove Cover to match countertops Built-in trash receptacle under bottom companionway step Built-in dust pan in cabin sole Stainless steel sink with pressurized hot/cold water Manual pump freshwater In-counter storage locker Large In-counter ALDER-BARBOUR 12V refer with center freezer Above and Below Teak Cabinetry for Storage
ACCOMMODATIONS
Full-width Main Salon: Port & Starboard Pullout settee/transom berths Port & Starboard Pilot berths over and outboard the settee berths (6) Large drawers under settee Centerline varnished Mahogany drop-leaf dining table with seating for 6 Dining Tale Extension secured to forward bulkhead Stainless Tile Fireplace Forward V-Berth: Hanging Lockers Drawers and Storage Bins under berths Filler Cushion (2) Overhead hatches Dorade Ventilation Private Door Access to chain locker
Full-width Main Salon: Port & Starboard Pullout settee/transom berths Port & Starboard Pilot berths over and outboard the settee berths (6) Large drawers under settee Centerline varnished Mahogany drop-leaf dining table with seating for 6 Dining Tale Extension secured to forward bulkhead Stainless Tile Fireplace Forward V-Berth: Hanging Lockers Drawers and Storage Bins under berths Filler Cushion (2) Overhead hatches Dorade Ventilation Private Door Access to chain locker
Disclaimer
West Coast Yachts 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.
West Coast Yachts 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.