Hinckley Yachts
40 Picnic Boat
2019–Current
The powered hullside door eases entry onto the boat and unlike all other hull side doors, it can be remotely opened as you approach. Once opened, it stows inside the hull completely so that no cockpit space is sacrificed. (Manufacturer Provided Description)
“The Picnic Boat 40 is the first yacht with Hinckley’s dynamic-steering system, giving helmsmen fewer wheel turns lock to lock at slow speeds, and a looser feel at higher speeds.”
–Yachting Magazine
EDITOR NOTES: The cockpit layout has fore and aft settees positioned athwartship creating the perfect after-hours conversation pit. Designed by Michael Peters and built in Maine, hull construction consists of an inner layer of carbon and an outer layer of Kevlar for impact resistance. Powered by jet drives and Hinckley’s patented JetStick steering, twin 480hp Cummins diesels reach a top speed close to 36 knots.
Additional notes (BoatUS)
Overview: Classic jet-powered weekender with Downeast profile is elegant, expensive, built to last.@Features: Comfortable cockpit layout (engine box doubles as seat or table), semi-enclosed helm, deluxe mahogany interior with compact galley, large head compartment. Truly outstanding fit and finish.@Comments: Extended pilothouse model with additional seating came out in 2001. Over 360 built. Replaced in 2008 with all-new 36 Picnic Boat.@Performance: Cruise at 20 knots with 350hp Yanmar diesel; 22-23 knots with 440hp Yanmar.