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1963 Hinckley Pilot 35

Alameda, California

$79,000

Sky Pilot

There are classic sailboats, and then there are boats that become works of art.

Sky Pilot is one of those boats.

Designed by Sparkman & Stephens and built by the legendary Henry R. Hinckley Company in Southwest Harbor, Maine, the Hinckley Pilot 35 has long been regarded as one of the most graceful American cruising sailboats ever built. With her sweeping sheer, full keel, elegant overhangs, and unmistakable Hinckley craftsmanship, she represents a style of yacht that is simply no longer produced.

Rather than simply maintaining the boat, her current owner has undertaken an extensive restoration that has transformed Sky Pilot into an exceptional example of the class. The hull has been professionally finished in Awlgrip Flag Blue with cream topsides, a Fleet White boot stripe, and Corinthian Gold cove stripe. The mast and boom have been refinished in Awlgrip Fleet White, the brightwork has been meticulously maintained, and the interior has been completely refinished in satin teak, preserving the warmth and character of the original joinery while giving the yacht a fresh, contemporary feel.

Power is provided by a dependable 40 HP Westerbeke diesel with approximately 1,350 hours. Sail handling is straightforward and efficient thanks to a Schaefer roller-furling headsail, full-batten mainsail, Strong low-friction mast track, lazy jacks, and self-tailing Lewmar primary winches.

Whether admired from the dock or reaching beneath the Golden Gate Bridge, Sky Pilot is the kind of yacht that turns heads wherever she goes.

The Hinckley Pilot occupies a unique place in American yacht design. Designed by Sparkman & Stephens and built during the golden era of the Henry R. Hinckley Company, these yachts combine timeless proportions, exceptional craftsmanship, and genuine offshore capability. Unlike many classic yachts that demand compromise, the Pilot remains a practical and rewarding cruising boat, equally at home daysailing on San Francisco Bay or embarking on extended coastal passages.

Sky Pilot is especially noteworthy for the quality of her restoration. Rather than simply preserving an original boat, the owner has thoughtfully renewed her while respecting the character that has made the Hinckley Pilot one of America's most admired classic fiberglass sailboats. Opportunities to purchase an example finished to this standard are increasingly rare.

Basic Boat Info

Boat Name: Sky Pilot
Make: Hinckley
Model: Pilot 35
Year: 1963
Condition: Used
Category: Sail
Builder: Hinckley Yachts
Designer: Sparkman & Stephens
Construction: Fiberglass
Boat Hull ID: none
Has Hull ID: Yes
Keel Type: Full Keel

Dimensions

Length: 35'9 ft
Length Overall: 35'9 ft
Waterline Length: 25 ft
Beam: 9'6 ft
Max Draft: 5 ft
Displacement: 13700 lb
Ballast: 4600 lb
Cabins Count: 2

Engines / Speed

Engines: 1
  • Make: Westerbeke
  • Model: 5-107
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Engine Power: 40hp
  • Type: Inboard
  • Propeller Type: 3 BladeBronze
  • Engine Location: Center
  • DriveType: Direct
  • Year: 1963
  • Engine Hours: 1,450

Tanks

Fuel Tanks: 1
Fuel Tank Capacity: 30 gal
Water Tanks: 2
Water Tank Capacity: 70 gal
Holding Tank Count: 1
Holding Tank Capacity: 13 gal

Other

Heads Count: 1
Drive Type: Direct
Boat Class: Sail Sloop, Sail Cruisers, Sail Daysailers

Contact

Bill Colombo
Sail California

Office

Sail California
1070 Marina Village Parkway
Alameda, CA, US, 94501
Tel:510-523-8500
Disclaimer

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.



Highlights
  • Sparkman & Stephens design
  • Built by the Henry R. Hinckley Company
  • Extensive professional restoration
  • Awlgrip Flag Blue hull with cream topsides, Fleet White boot stripe & Corinthian Gold cove stripe
  • Awlgrip Fleet White mast and boom
  • Beautifully refinished satin teak interior
  • Exceptional varnished brightwork throughout
  • Custom solid teak handrail matching the cabin trunk eyebrows
  • Strong low-friction mainsail track
  • Schaefer roller furling headsail
  • Full-batten mainsail
  • Lazy jacks
  • Lewmar self-tailing primary winches
  • Westerbeke 40 HP freshwater-cooled diesel
  • Approximately 1,450 engine hours
  • Raymarine sailing electronics package
  • AGM battery bank
  • Newmar Phase Three battery charger
  • Shore power with Blue Sea AC electrical panel
  • Classic full-keel offshore design
  • Beautifully maintained example of one of America's most admired classic fiberglass yachts
Accommodations

The traditional Pilot interior is warm, inviting and remarkably spacious for a yacht of this size. Rich satin-finished teak joinery, teak-and-holly sole, beautifully refinished cabinetry, and abundant natural light create an atmosphere that feels more like a classic yacht than a production sailboat.

Forward is a V-berth that converts to a generous double. Just aft is an enclosed berth to port with a hanging locker opposite. The main salon features opposing settees with pilot berths above, making comfortable accommodations for family or overnight guests.

The galley is positioned aft to port and includes a three-burner Shipmate propane stove with oven, stainless sink, and large insulated icebox. Opposite is a functional navigation station equipped with the Raymarine electronics suite.

The enclosed head features a vanity and countertop—an uncommon and attractive feature aboard a classic yacht of this vintage.

Construction

One of the reasons the Hinckley Pilot enjoys such an enduring reputation is the quality of her construction.

  • Hand-laid fiberglass hull
  • Full keel with cutaway forefoot
  • Attached keel-hung rudder
  • Internal flange hull-to-deck joint
  • Teak trim throughout
  • Molded non-skid deck
  • Sparkman & Stephens hull design

The 2022 survey found the hull structurally sound with no evidence of laminate deficiencies, while noting the extensive cosmetic restoration and refinished interior. 

Mechanical
  • Westerbeke 4-107 diesel
  • 40 HP
  • Freshwater cooling
  • Approximately 1,348 hours
  • New starter motor
  • 3-blade bronze propeller
  • Bronze stuffing box
  • Stainless shaft
  • Racor fuel filtration
  • Freshwater heat exchanger
Electrical
  • 12V DC / 120V AC systems
  • Two AGM batteries
  • Newmar Phase Three battery charger
  • Shore power
  • Blue Sea AC breaker panel
  • New cabin lighting
  • Battery isolator
  • Marinco 30A shore power inlet
Electronics
  • Raymarine ST60+ Compass
  • Raymarine ST60+ Wind
  • Raymarine ST60+ Tridata
  • Raymarine ST6002 Autopilot
  • Raymarine E80 Chartplotter
  • West Marine VHF
  • Navionics West Coast chart card
Rig & Sails
  • Aluminum mast and boom
  • Single-spreader masthead sloop
  • Schaefer roller furling
  • Strong low-friction mast track
  • Lazy jacks
  • Lewmar #40ST self-tailing primary winches
  • Lewmar #16ST mast winch
  • Barient secondary winches
  • Full-batten mainsail
  • Roller furling Dacron headsail
Disclaimer

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.