Hinckley Alden 42' Yawl

[Hinckley or Die]

I am currently looking at a 1959 Alden 925B it's a Hinckley Built Wood 42' Yawl that looks a lot like Shanti.

I am hoping to get any info anyone has on this hull, and maybe the boat itself. Original name was Belatrix no named Night Wind.
She has been on the hard for at least three years, has some separation on coach roof where fiberglass over marine plywood. I am seriously considering taking the plunge and joining the wooden boat world. I will not change much to the boat other than making her bristol crisp.

 

[kappykaplan]

Impressive looking boat! Welcome to the forum.

 

[Hinckley or Die]

Thanks. She has been on hard for three years at least. I am at the beginning of the courtship. Time will tell if I marry her or not.

 

[Hinckley or Die]

I should add, she has turned my head for sure

 

[shemandr]

"..you've got it bad, and that ain't good..."
There are a number of Alden owners around here. They'll probably chime in. Or you can search the archives.

 

[dmax]

pretty boat, I can see why.

 

[jon hansen]

here's my 42' alden yawl. 49th season with it this year. built by Molich

grew up on wood boats. know all about them

 

[jon hansen]

look the same? they are not.

what do you want to know?

before aeolus, dad had an alden US1 design. 38' wood alden.

 

[Hinckley or Die]

Jon,
Gorgeous boat! I am new to wood boats of this size. Had a plywood Jonboat that I ran around ponds. Lots of sanding and painting. I am pretty certain I am in for lots more of that with the added bonus of varnish. Grew up sailing late 70's thru early 90's plastic boats. I haven't had a proper sailboat is 30years, but I am at the age I want to slow down and have the therapy of restoring.

Am I correct in assuming that the hull you have is the same hull I am looking at? Of course the interior would be diff, but everything else should be the same...or is that incorrect?

 

[Hinckley or Die]

How are the different? Please educate me on the differences.
What are the areas I need to be concerned about?
What are some no go issues I could see before I pay for a survey?
Looks like you are in Midwest, do you know of any east coast surveyors that know wood boats?

There are loads more questions, but they are putting the cart before the horse for sure

 

[Hinckley or Die]

Looks like your boat draws way more than the Hinckley I am looking at. So not the same hull.

 

[jon hansen]

is the hinckley a centerboard boat? prolly is

aeolus has a fiberglass hull, made by hullmatic in England. then the bare hull was shipped to Denmark and a wood deck, trunk, and interior were built. Molich was one of the top builders in the world at that time.
alden was transitioning to fiberglass during that era

 

[Hinckley or Die]

Yes it is.

 

[Hinckley or Die]

I have seen a few Molich Aldens, but I haven't seen another Hinckley. I have asked the broker to send me some more pics, but while I am waiting I am wanting to see that hull, ore of the deck layout etc.
The boat is in Maine, about 14 hours from where I am so wanting as much info before i do the drive

 

[jon hansen]

see this cabin trunk? see this beautifull interior? 38' alden challenger. centerboard boat. where you sail, a centerboard vessel would be a nice fit.

and it's a fiberglass hull.

 

[jon hansen]

fun question: how long does a wood hull boat last before a major rebuild?

 

[jon hansen]

watch this

alden woody

 

[Hinckley or Die]

All depends on maintenance.
That's why I will have a well recommended surveyor.

That Alden 38" is sweet.

 

[jon hansen]

i love to sail. willing to do the work. sightseeing is nice, but it is the sailing that i so love.

i know men that love to restore boats. watched one man restore a 48' S&S wood racer from the late 40's. made strong and beautiful again. took one sail down the bay and back, about 6 miles total and then sold it. he loved restoring things.

what do you want to do?

 

[jon hansen]

that alden is very sweet. lots of wood to enjoy, plenty of work to maintain, but a strong overbuilt glass hull. it's the best (or worst) of both worlds.