About

NIGHT TRAIN is a 1986 Hinckley SW 51 sailing yacht with 3 staterooms which can accommodate up to 5 guests, a spacious and well-designed cockpit, and a beautifully crafted interior finished in teak. Currently, she is located at Seal Cove Boatyard in Maine.

Specifications

Builder

HINCKLEY

YEAR

1986

LENGTH

51' (15.54m)

Beam

4.27m

Cabins

3

CRUISING SPEED

7.5 Knots Knots

Max speed

9 Knots Knots

Flag

USA

Engines

Westerbeke 0hp

HULL MATERIAL

GRP

Overview

NIGHT TRAIN is the most visually appealing model currently available on the market. Originally commissioned for Bob Hinckley she is meticulously designed for optimal performance. As the lightest displacing Hinckley 51 ever built, she ensures impressive speed on the water.

The current owner has spared no expense in maintaining and upgrading the yacht, ensuring it remains in excellent condition. NIGHT TRAIN can sleep up to 5 guests in 3 staterooms. Her spacious cockpit is ideal for cocktails or cruising, while the beautiful teak interior lends an elegant and spacious feel. 

Key Features
Hall spars custom 3 spreader carbon-fiber mast and boom
Rod rigging had full survey and major overhaul (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

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.

Main Salon

The main salon features a U-shaped dinette with a varnished cherry dining table on the port side. To starboard, there is a settee providing extra seating. Surrounding both the dinette and settee are louvered storage lockers that also house the entertainment center. On the forward starboard side, a large hanging locker stands. Overhead, a sizable hatch allows for ventilation.

Galley

Moving 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 (new in 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.

Navigation Area

Aft of the galley, starboard is a highly capable navigation station. This station features a desk, a new GPS system, and the latest Garmin models, along with some custom enhancements for racing performance.

Guest Cabin

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

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. 

Owner's 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.

V-berth

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

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.

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 x Overhead hatches
3 x Opening port lights
10 x Fixed portlights
5 x Stainless steel dorade vents with guards

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

Engine

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
Maxprop 20″ 3-blade 1 3/8 bore (2011) 
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 x 60-gallon Monel fuel tanks

Electrical Equipment

6 x 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
AIS 600
Garmin 120 wind, depth, and speed displays (new 2024)
Garmin VHF (new 2024) 

Sails

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

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

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

Ground Tackle

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

Additional Equipment

5 x 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

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) 

Broker Remarks

This Hinckley Sou’wester 51 NIGHT TRAIN originally built for Bob Hinckley and therefore very well thought out and executed. Special attention was given to making her sail as fast as possible, to date she is the lightest displacing Hinckley 51 in existence. During the summer, the yacht 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. NIGHT TRAIN is a fantastic opportunity to acquire a worldwide capable cruiser that is in excellent condition and ready to cruise to faraway places.

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