The Hinckley Pilot is a true sailing classic with an impressive pedigree. From Tribeca Sailing: “Sparkman & Stephens unveiled the design for the first Pilot class in Yachting’s October 1945 issue. Aage Neilson, a freelance designer working with S&S at the time, drew the first Pilot class lines. In 1955 Hinckley purchased the design and created what was known as the “New Pilot” and “the ultimate in combining livability, seaworthiness and speed”. Constructed in wood, eight boats following these lines came off the production line, only one a yawl. Hinckley wanted to build the boat for the “out-and-out cruising man and long distant racer”.
In later years, around 1962, the dimensions were increased to 35’9″; DWL 25’0″; Beam 9’6″ Draft 5’0″ SA 554 sq. ft. and Displacement 13,000 lbs. The boats were now constructed in fiberglass and it was this design that became known as the Hinckley “Pilot 35” built exclusively by Henry R. Hinckley & Co. Of the 117 fiberglass Pilots built, 25 were yawls. Construction was top grade and included hand crafted furniture quality interiors made from Philippine mahogany with bronze fasteners. “
Liberty was repowered in 1999 with a new 40hp Yanmar and currently sits with less than 700 hours on the clock. Her hull was recently stripped, faired and repainted by Hinckley and she comes with a full array of Raymarine electronics and Autohelm autopilot. She’s been remasted with a custom in leisure furl boom for the main sail and spinnaker. She’s recently had a plethora of maintenance including but not limited to bright work refurbished by Hinckley Boat works, full engine fluids and filters and canvas work. She’s in truly pristine, turn-key condition and ready to sail. Over 30 photos and videos.
Included Equipment:
- Main, Genoa, Spinnaker
- Lewmar 40 Electric Winch
- Full-Array of Raymarine Electronics incl. Radar
- Turn-Key with dock lines, fenders, lifejackets, full tank of fuel and brightwork covers
- LPG Tanks
- Dodger w/ Newer Canvas
- Cockpit Cushions
- Cabin A/C with heat