NIGHT TRAIN is undoubtedly one of the most visually stunning yachts available today. Originally commissioned by Bob Hinckley, she was expertly designed for peak performance. As the lightest Hinckley 51 ever built, she delivers impressive speed and agility on the water.
The current owner has invested extensively in maintaining and upgrading the yacht, keeping her in impeccable condition. NIGHT TRAIN accommodates up to 5 guests across 3 elegant staterooms. Her expansive cockpit is perfect for both relaxing with cocktails and cruising, while the gorgeous teak interior creates a refined, open atmosphere throughout.
Vessel Name: NIGHT TRAIN
Builder: HINCKLEY
Model: Sou'wester 51
Model Year: 1986
Year Built: 1986
Category: Sloop
Country: United States
MLS #: 411998
Heads: 2
Staterooms: 3
Length: 51 (15.54m)
Draft: 11' 10" (3.61m)
Beam: 14' (4.27m)
Cruise Speed: 7.5 Knots
Max Speed: 9 Knots
Water Capacity: 200 Gal
Manufacturer: Westerbeke
Engine Type: Inboard
Inside, NIGHT TRAIN offers luxury that few yachts can rival. With accommodations for up to five guests in three beautifully appointed staterooms, this yacht is perfect for both intimate getaways and entertaining. Each stateroom is thoughtfully designed with comfort, space, and style in mind, providing a serene sanctuary to relax and unwind. Her generous cockpit is a standout feature, offering ample space for both socializing and cruising. Whether you're sipping cocktails with friends at sunset or enjoying a leisurely cruise, this space is ideal for creating unforgettable memories on the water. Beyond the cockpit, the interior of NIGHT TRAIN is nothing short of spectacular. The rich, warm teak interior exudes timeless elegance, offering a luxurious and inviting atmosphere throughout the yacht.
Designed for those with a passion for exploration, NIGHT TRAIN is more than just a yacht—she is an invitation to embark on a journey. Whether you’re cruising to nearby shores or setting sail to faraway destinations, her ready-to-cruise capabilities ensure that every voyage will be as effortless as it is exhilarating. For those seeking the perfect blend of performance, beauty, and luxury, NIGHT TRAIN is the ultimate vessel. With her exceptional design, flawless maintenance, and unparalleled features, she offers an experience that is truly second to none. Don't miss the opportunity to own this extraordinary yacht—NIGHT TRAIN awaits your next adventure.
Key Features
• Hall spars custom 3 spreader carbon-fiber mast and boom
• Full survey and major overhaul on rod rigging (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
Stepping into the cabin from the cockpit, the galley is situated 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.
• 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 by 6" flange molded into the hull, fiberglassed and bolted
• Hull stringers and longitudinal stiffeners 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 bow pulpit
• Stainless stern pulpit
• Stainless stanchions
• Double lifelines
• 4 x Overhead hatches
• 3 x Opening port lights
• 10 x Fixed portlights
• 5 x Stainless steel dorade vents with guards
• 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
• 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
• 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 (2001)
• Emon battery monitor
• 110-Volt system
• Shore power AC hook up for 30-amp cord
• Heart 2400-watt inverter with battery charger
• Heart battery charger
• Ample power battery monitor
• AIS 600
• Garmin 120 wind, depth, and speed displays (new 2024)
• Garmin VHF (new 2024)
• North asymmetrical sail (2021)
• North gib sail (new 2023)
• Spare North mainsail (2017)
• Spare North jib sail (2017)
• Spare North asymmetrical
• North staysail
• Quantum delivery jib
• 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; Dyneema tapered sheets and guys, carbon fiber spinnaker pole, aluminum reaching strut
• Carbon Hall removable bowsprit
• Poly sheets
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Complete new Garmin system (2024)
• New Garmin 8612xsv display at helm (new 2024)
• Garmin 8612xsv display at nav station (new 2024)
• New broadband Garmin radar
• AIS 600
• Garmin 120 wind, depth speed displays (new 2022)
• Garmin VHF (new 2024)