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Heaven knows there hasn’t been much in the way of good news from American boatbuilders for quite some time, so a burst of new-model announcements in the spring was welcome indeed.

If you’ve been wondering what Hinckley has been up to, check out the rendering on this page. The new Sou’Wester 53 is a welcome return to big cruising yachts for the iconic brand, and it’s an interesting combination of traditional and up-to-the-minute styling and design.

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