Boat profile

Hinckley Picnic Boat 36

The original Hinckley Picnic Boat 36 paired Bruce King Downeast styling with waterjet propulsion, shallow draft, and a compact cabin for upscale day cruising and short weekend use.

At a glance

Profile

Identity

CategoryPowerboats & Motor Yachts
TypeDowneast jet dayboat
Alternate NamesPicnic Boat 36 / Picnic Boat 36 Classic / Hinckley 36 Picnic Boat
Primary UseDay cruising
Secondary UsesEntertaining / Weekending / Coastal cruising
Hull TypeModified-V planing monohull
RigUnknown
PropulsionDiesel inboard waterjet
BuildersHinckley Yachts
DesignersBruce King
Built InUnited States
First Built1994
Last Built2010
Production CountAbout 450 to 500 original and later Picnic Boats reported; 491 hulls reported across Classic, extended-pilothouse, and MKIII versions by 2016

Design

DesignerBruce King
Design BriefDowneast-style jet dayboat with a shallow draft, JetStick-assisted handling, and compact weekend accommodations
LineageIntroduced as Hinckley expanded from custom sailing yachts into a signature powerboat line

Production

Launch Year1994
Model RunOriginal 36-foot Picnic Boat remained in production from 1994 through 2010 before the MKIII redesign
VariantsClassic and extended-pilothouse versions preceded the MKIII

History

LaunchIntroduced in 1994 as Hinckley shifted its Maine yachtbuilding reputation into a high-end Downeast powerboat line.
LineageClassic and extended-pilothouse versions preceded the wider MKIII redesign introduced around 2010.
ProductionSources describe the model as a 22-year run across the classic, EP, and MKIII versions, with 491 hulls reported by 2016.

Market Notes

Brokerage NoteWell-kept examples have remained active on the used market, with mid-2010s listings commonly spanning roughly $179,000 to $395,000.

Technical record

Specifications

Dimensions

LOA36 ft 5 in
LWL34 ft
Beam10 ft
Max Draft1 ft 6 in

Weight, Form And Draft

Displacement10,200 lb
Deadrise At Transom15 degrees

Capacity And Tanks

Fuel150 gal
Fresh Water30 gal
Holding25 gal
Berths2
Cabins1
Heads1

Performance

Cruising Speed25 kn
Max Speed28-29 kn
Handling NoteShallow waterjet draft and JetStick-assisted handling were central selling points.

Powertrain

Common Later EngineYanmar 6LY2A-STP diesel, 420-440 hp depending on example
JetHamilton waterjet
ControlsHinckley JetStick integrated joystick and bow-thruster control

Construction

Build Notes

Composite hull using Hinckley's DualGuard construction with Kevlar and E-glass outer skins, carbon-fiber inner skins, balsa core, SCRIMP lamination, and vinylester resin; deck and cockpit used E-glass and balsa core.

Catalog Links

Sources

References

Hinckley 36 Picnic Boat: A True Classic - YachtWorld
The Hinckley 36 Picnic Boat: A Game Changer - Yachting
Hinckley Picnic Boat 36 Classic 2000 Brokerage Listing - Hinckley Yacht Brokerage
1999 Hinckley Picnic Boat 36 Classic Listing PDF - Essex Yacht Sales

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