[1][2][5][6][7][8] The design was built by Hinckley Yachts in the United States, from 1979, but it is now out of production.
[1][2][9][10] The Hinckley 43 (Hood) is a recreational keelboat, built predominantly of fiberglass, with wood trim.
It has a masthead sloop rig and a fixed fin keel with a retractable centerboard.
[1][2] The boat has a draft of 11.50 ft (3.51 m) with the centerboard extended and 4.33 ft (1.32 m) with it retracted, allowing operation in shallow water.
The boat is fitted with an inboard engine for docking and maneuvering.