Celebrate the Water’s Elegance with Hinckley’s 30th Anniversary Picnic Boat

ONLY ON A HINCKLEY

As Hinckley Yachts celebrates the 30th anniversary of its iconic Picnic Boat — which has become emblematic of American yachting — the brand has solidified its reputation as an industry pioneer. Regardless of your preference in boat style or size, Hinckley is famous for beautiful boats handcrafted by generational craftsman using only the finest materials and technological innovation. Whether you prefer to tackle open seas in a Talaria 48 MKII or cruise remote coastal coves while running a Picnic Boat 37 S, form meets function on every Hinckley adventure. An afternoon aboard any Hinckley yacht? Poised for barefoot happy hours and cruising playlists. Ultimately, a Hinckley represents freedom. Freedom to transcend daily pressures. Freedom to explore and celebrate nature. Freedom to connect with cherished family and friends. And the liberty to live life to the fullest. Afterall, the life aquatic is, by nature, an expression of a maverick spirit.
Explore what’s possible below—only on a Hinckley.

ZERO DRAFT, MAXIMUM PLAY

“Hinckley’s shallow draft innovation defines how we use our boat. Given only a few feet of water surrounds our dock at low tide, our Talaria 43 was the only boat we could store and utilize right from our house — and home is where life aboard our Hinckley begins. We can quickly skim across shallow areas, anxiety-free, and sneak ashore at a forgotten beach. Our kids can step right off the swim platform and easily explore remote areas where most captains wouldn’t dare venture. To this day, I often can’t believe we’re the only ones exploring such beauty. Only on a Hinckley.”

JETSTICK 4. CONTROL, REIMAGINED.

“There’s nothing like connecting with loved ones aboard a Hinckley. As experienced boat operators, we’ve owned several boats, and I quickly discovered not all technology is created equal. Before owning a Hinckley, joystick “control” often meant lack of control and unwanted distraction. Yet today, Hinckley’s JetStick 4 has become an extension of my boating intuition. I no longer consider every move. With just the right amount of assistance and automation, JetStick 4 allows me to be in the moment and create indelible memories. Spending time on the water is what I live for. Now I’m truly free to celebrate my love for the life aquatic. Only on a Hinckley.”

SILENTJET. THE SOUND OF SILENCE.

“Disrupting the mood with the sound and smell of diesel engines? Not aboard our Hinckley Picnic Boat 40. Once everyone is onboard and settled into the settees, conversation settles into normal volumes. With the waterjets engaged, I can depart the marina with only the sound of water passing by and fun family chatter. When cruising to our favorite shallow cove — just 10 miles from the harbor and where prop and pod boats don’t dare navigate — I maneuver the boat in silence until reaching open water. As I push the throttles forward, the light vibration of diesels come to life as the sound of waves and water take over. Only half an hour of runtime can charge the batteries back to 100 percent, allowing for a peaceful, generator-free visit to the shallow-entry cove. No buttons or modes to select. No technology for the sake of it. Seamless, minimal impact. Only the water. My family. And a Hinckley poised to create the finest memories life has to offer. Only on a Hinckley.”

All In the Family: Palm Beach PB65 and PB42

Palm Beach’s flagship yacht, the PB65 (70′ LOA, 19’2″ beam), has received a substantial upgrade for 2017. The Palm Beach PB65 has a high-quality build, finishes and teak styling blend seagoing competence with beauty.

A vast, light-filled interior features a salon with power windows, spacious cabins and a rear cockpit that can comfortably host up to eight people. Twin Volvo Penta IPS 950 engines deliver a top speed of 32 knots with a range of 700 nautical miles at a cruising speed of 25 knots. Palm Beach is also debuting the new PB42 (46′ LOA, 14’6″ beam). Her semi-displacement bottom and low center of gravity provide a confident and stable ride.

A spacious, light-filled interior includes luxury staterooms with ample headroom throughout. The climate-controlled salon delivers premium comfort, and power windows forward and aft bring nature closer.
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Don’t Miss the Zurn/NEB 38 at FLIBS

The Zurn/NEB 38 was designed for fishing and diving, and with jet drives powered by twin Volvo Penta D-6 diesel engines you’ll get to your favorite spot quickly. The open cockpit offers an impressive amount of space for a 38-foot boat and includes removable bait wells and fish lockers as well as storage space for rods and diving gear.

The transom seat folds up out of the way for additional room. Below deck the Zurn/NEB 38 (44’2″ LOA, 12′ beam) has an elegant open interior with room for two people. Ceiling accents frame the queen-sized berth with ample drawer storage beneath. Aft of the berth is a head to port, and to starboard a galley with a sink, microwave, small DC fridge, Corian countertop and cabinet storage. zurnyachts.com

Hinckley Talaria 34 Runabout

At the 2015 Fort Lauderdale Boat Show, Hinckley promised to introduce a yacht that would herald a new golden age of Hinckley runabouts. The sculpted lines of the Hinckley Talaria 34 Runabout made their debut in the spring in a stunning metallic color set off by signature teak and stainless accents, and nary a boater would accuse the company of overpromising. Inside the Talaria 34R’s sleek lines there’s a racy helm and co-pilot seating, a conversational U-shaped settee and all the amenities for entertaining.

On the dash and at the helm there is room for an oversized display, classic gauges, tilt steering, and side vents for when things really heat up. Don’t miss the beautiful Hinckley Talaria 34 Runabout.

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Chris-Craft Commander 42

The Chris-Craft Commander 42 marks the first step into the cabin cruiser market through a range of lobster-style boats thanks to a joint venture with Italian yacht builder Austin Parker. Chris-Craft designed the Commander with two cockpit areas for entertainment—one aft and a second under a hardtop that will be enclosed—a large sunbed on the bow and a galley. Sleeping accommodations below include room for five people and a head with a separate shower. From the teak floors in the cockpit to the expert upholstery, the Chris-Craft Commander 42 (42′ LOA, 12’11” beam) has every bit the look and workmanship of a Chris-Craft. Power is twin Volvo IPS 600 D6 435-hp engines. chriscraft.com

Hunt Surfhunter 32

With its iconic deep-V hulls dating back to C. Raymond Hunt and the original Bertram 31 Moppie in 1960, Hunt Yachts knows how to build fast, agile and seaworthy boats. Now, the new Hunt Surfhunter 32 powered by twin 250-hp Yamaha outboards, it has updated a classic to give it both more zip (top speed 44 knots) and more room in the cockpit. The hull on the new 32 is an evolution of the popular Surfhunter 29, now stretched with an Armstrong bracket to fit the four-stroke outboards. The outboards, says Hunt President Peter Van Lacker “are simple, fast and the handling is sportier. The range is greater so you can go a little further, faster.” The redesigned cockpit in the Surfhunter 32 has aft seating with plenty of entertaining (or fishing space).

The bridgedeck has an L-shaped settee to port with a custom varnished teak table on a removable stainless steel pedestal base. Visibility from the helm starboard is excellent all around. Varnished teak companionway doors lead to overnight accommodations below, including a full-sized V-berth, enclosed head and shower, and a galley with a single-burner stove, fridge, microwave, and Corian countertop. The hull, designed by C. Raymond Hunt Associates, is solid E-glass bottom laminate with foam-cored topsides and a vinylester osmosis barrier.

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Sabre 66

The flagship of the Sabre fleet, the new Sabre 66 luxury express is the largest, most powerful, most sophisticated, and the most yacht-like Sabre yet. It more than lives up to its name, Dirigo, which means “I lead” in Latin; Dirigo also is the motto for the state of Maine, where all Sabres are built. I was fortunate enough to test hull number one on its maiden delivery. As we cruised off the northern coast of Florida, the twin Volvo D-13 diesels and IPS 3 pod drives burned 60 gph at an easy 27 knots. Living onboard is easy.

A U-shaped settee in the cockpit faces an adjustable hi-low table that can be extended to become a sunpad. The Sabre 66 has a large salon is filled with light from side windows and a super-sized skylight; a long settee is on the port side facing an entertainment center. The helm deck features an L-shaped settee to port and two matching Stidd helm chairs. The galley down is at the foot of the stairs, with everything you need for a long cruise. The midships master stateroom is huge, with 6′ 4″ headroom. The VIP is forward of the galley and a third stateroom is in the bow. All have ensuite heads and showers.

A high-tech electronic switching system controls most of the systems on the boat.

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Shannon 36

It’s not often that someone comes up with a truly new idea in boating, but Walt Schulz, the founder and president of Shannon Yachts, has one and it’s called the Shannon 36.

To keep boating comfortable for aging baby boomers who might not be as agile as they once were, Shannon started a line called Silver Concept, which has special features for owners with mobility or age issues. The problem, he says, is that “most boats are designed for 40 year olds, which is fine as long as you stay 40.” The goal of Silver Concept is that no one has to stop boating because of age. Shannon makes low-profile, classic Downeast boats from 28 to 58 feet.

The new Shannon 36 Silver Concept models include split island double berths for easy access; power sliding doors; wide passageways; a proprietary swim platform that raises and lowers to adjust to any level and a ramp swings out for side-to boarding; a proprietary lift that converts conventional steps into a mechanical lift system for going from the salon to the accommodation deck below; a “knee-under” power helm seat modeled after the driver’s seat in a luxury car; bow and stern thrusters, and one-level decks from transom to the helm.

Each boat can be customized. After all, says Schulz, “90 is the new 60.”

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Palm Beach 42

The first new model since Palm Beach Yachts was acquired by Grand Banks two years ago, the Palm Beach 42 is an elegant example of a modern Downeast boat with an aggressive low profile, long shear line and teak just about everywhere.

Built in Australia, the Palm Beach 42 also has luxuries—electric windows, Ultraleather upholstery, Silestone countertops—that never even entered the mind of a Maine lobsterman. “This is the most gorgeous and feature-rich yacht of its size out there,” says Mark Richards, the founder of Palm Beach and now CEO of parent company Grand Banks.

With large integrated teak swim platform on the Palm Beach 42; the teak continues to the cockpit sole. The cockpit itself has a wet bar with Silestone countertop, and the salon offers two large facing settees. Owners have a choice of a single stateroom below and large galley down, or two staterooms below and galley up. The master offers a tapered island berth and a large head with shower. Richards, a world champion sailor, specializes in high-tech hulls.

A total epoxy vinylester core hull comes built-in on the Palm Beach 42. Foam core monocoque construction ties bulkheads and interior furniture into the deck for a strong, quiet ride. Volvo IPS 600 pod drives produce a top speed of 36 knots. pbmotoryachts.com

Padebco V25R

It doesn’t get much more Downeast than Round Pound, Maine, a beautiful, protected harbor that serves as the gateway to Penobscot Bay and that also has been the home of Padebco boats for more than 50 years. The new Padebco V25R is proof of that.

Padebco’s newest model, the V25R, is a sporty day boat with classic lines, teak accents, easy handling, and 40-plus knots speeds. The V25R has an almost plumb bow and a sharp entry, like a lobster boat, with hard chines, two lifting strakes on each side, and a 17-degree deadrise at the transom. The beam is only 9 feet, and the draft, with twin 150 Yamahas, is just 18 inches.

The boat comes on plane easily, accelerates quickly and is nimble maneuvering around Maine’s myriad of lobster pots. Padebco is a full-service yard and makes each boat to order. This V25R has seating for eight, with a three-person bench seat aft, another three-person seat on the forward side of an amidships wet bar, and two pedestal-mounted helm seats. The wet bar comes with a sink, storage and removable table for lunch. The helm is finished in faux carbon fiber to reduce glare.

You step down to the salty, teak-trimmed cuddy cabin with a V-berth, head and hanging locker. The Padebco V25R has a solid fiberglass bottom, fiberglass stringers and foam coring in the hull sides and deck.

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Marlow Pilot 31: Downeast Dream

Marlow’s entry-level cruiser, the new Marlow Pilot 31, is designed for comfortable cruising for a couple or a small family. The newly designed pilothouse, which now includes the galley and dinette, is protected from the weather by a hardtop overhead and large windows on both sides; Eisenglass can be rolled down aft for a full enclosure. The cabin below offers 6′ 3″ standing headroom, sleeps two in a queen berth and two more in a settee that can be converted into upper and lower berths.

The Marlow Pilot 31 replaces the 30 Pilot and is the third new model since David Marlow bought Mainship four years ago. It reflects quality and design changes, with more features at an affordable price. The new “summer galley” in the pilothouse includes a fridge/freezer, electric cooktop, microwave, and stainless sink. It is just behind the helm seat on the starboard side and faces an L-shaped settee with a dining table to port. A jump seat is just behind the galley. Below, a single seat is built in next to the queen berth. There’s also a good-sized hanging locker and a large head with separate shower. A single Yanmar 220-hp diesel engine produces a cruising speed of 18 to 20 knots and a top speed of 23 knots. A bow thruster is standard. marlow-pilot.com

Legacy 36

Tartan Marine relaunched the Legacy brand 18 months ago with the original Legacy 32 and Legacy 38. Now Tartan has just finished the new Legacy 36, the first Legacy built in Tartan’s Ohio factory. The new 36 was designed by Mark Ellis, who designed the original Legacy, Tim Jackett, Tartan’s COO and designer and the Tartan design team. The Legacy 36 uses Ellis’ modified deep-V hull with wide chine flats running aft so the boat comes up on plane at low speeds. The V entry helps produce a dry and stable ride. A running keel and skeg protect the prop and the skeg-hung rudder. The Downeast appeal shows in the Legacy’s traditional shear line, raked transom, bow flare, and graceful tumblehome.

The Legacy 36 has a large, self-bailing cockpit with an aft settee and two other seats flanking the entrance to the helmdeck, which is enclosed aft with curved plexiglass and a Sapelle-framed sliding door. The captain and mate have pedestal-mounted swivel chairs; the settees convert to a berth.

Owners can choose a galley down and one cabin arrangement or galley up with a second cabin below. The private master stateroom is forward with a large queen-sized island berth. The head is to starboard with a stall shower. Standard power is a Cummins 480-hp diesel.

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Grand Banks 44 Eastbay SX

When Grand Banks acquired Palm Beach, the luxury Australian builder, two years ago, it named Mark Richards, the Palm Beach president, and world-class sailor, to run the two companies. Richards, in turn, promised to build high-quality, high-tech cruising boats under the proud Grand Banks brand. The gorgeous new 44 Eastbay SX with IPS 600 pod drives is the direct result of that effort. The 44 Eastbay, with its low profile, long sweeping shear and gentle tumblehome, has softer lines and more curves than the traditional Grand Banks. It somehow manages to keep its Downeast heritage yet looks like one of the most modern boats on the planet.

Entering the boat from the large teak swim platform, the cockpit has an L-shaped settee and aft-facing bench. In the salon, the aft and side windows open for a fresh-air environment. The galley to starboard boasts beautiful quartz countertops. A large U-shaped settee with hi-low table is to port. The helm, with two 16-inch Volvo displays, is wrapped in leather. The master stateroom is forward, then there’s a guest stateroom with twin berths and one with a single berth; you can also opt for two staterooms plus a utility room. They’re all finished in teak; fit and finish is excellent. The Grand Banks 44 Eastbay SX has two heads with showers.

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Eastport 32 OBX

With classic Chesapeake Bay deadrise lines, the new Eastport 32 OBX (outboard express) traces its heritage to a waterman’s working boat. But Eastport, an Annapolis-based company, uses modern composite materials and an innovative design to produce a performance that would set a waterman’s head spinning. Indeed, with twin 250-hp outboards, the Eastport 32 cruises at a steady 33 knots and tops out at 40 knots. And with a deep-V entry, a soft flare in the bow, a transom deadrise of just 12 degrees, and hard chines and lifting strakes, the Eastport 32 OBX gives a comfortable, dry ride whether you’re fishing in the bay or heading for a cruise off shore.

The Eastport 32 OBX has a large open cockpit for fishing, diving or entertaining. Originally designed with inboard diesel engines, a 300-gallon fuel tank now occupies that space, while under the cockpit sole aft, there’s room for a genset. An extended hardtop protects the pilothouse; an Eisenglass roll-down curtain can complete the enclosure aft. Eastport specializes in customizing each boat, but in this model there’s a settee on the port side; the galley to starboard comes with stainless sink, fridge, microwave, Corian countertop, and storage. Below, the cabin has a head with shower, sink and storage, and a V-berth with a filler cushion. eastportyacht.com