Hinckley 48 Cutter

Hinckley 48 Cutter

Absolutely one of the most unique, luxurious blue water sailors in the history of the game. Look inside and see the history of this Rolls Royce of sailing vessels. An astounding conversion at the Hinckley facility converted NIRVANA to a cutter from a ketch giving her remarkably more sail area and thus remarkably better performance. She sports all the comforts of the high dollar luxury cruising vessel she is with the performance factor thrown in!

NIRVANA is a very unique 1972 Hinckley 49 Cutter with a 4’ transom extension modification installed by the Hinckley boat yard in 1985. At that time, she was also modified to a Cutter rig with a 63’11” mast height and increased sail displacement ratio to 15.6.  She is a solid fiberglass hull, center-cockpit, aft-cabin, keel/centerboard 53 foot sailboat. This Henry R. Hinckley design with an aft cabin “owner’s cockpit” can serve as an agile Motorsailor and has favorable ability under sail. Nirvana has shoal-draft cruiser capability and long term, live-aboard characteristics with spacious interior volume.

NIRVANA has been maintained and upgraded over the years by an experience and knowledgeable owner. This vessel is in excellent overall condition, and represents great value for a live-aboard or long range cruiser.

NIRVANA was extensively modified in 1985 by Hinckley, changing her from a Ketch rig to a Cutter, and increasing her mast height to 63\' 11\" enabling her to carry 1123 sq/ft of working sail, and raising her sail displacement ratio from 12.5 to 15.6. The hull was modified and increased the length of the boat from 49’ to 53’ with a transom extension. Additionally, a powerful bow sprit was also incorporated into the hull plan. The result is a superb long distance cruising sailboat with excellent sailing performance. 1992 Refit at Hinckley including a new 12.5 kW Westerbeke generator and soundsheild. (rebuild 1997) 1993 New Lehman main engine installed by Rybovich Spencer 1998 New galley and heads Corian counter tops, new sinks, new shower door, new Force 10 gimbaled 3 burner stove with broiler, and new cushions and upholstery. Her high freeboard, wide side-decks and center cockpit helm provide stability and safety offshore. The interior accommodations are large and comfortable with ample storage and an open well lit and ventilated environment.

Two-cabin arrangement that features a varnished mahogany interior and a large Owner’s Stateroom aft with a private cockpit and companionway entrance from on deck. Large twin berths include a double berth to starboard, and an ensuite Master Head with full-size shower stall to starboard. The Guest Stateroom forward features a V-bunk design with the Guest Head to port just aft, and hanging closet storage to starboard.

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