Picnic Boats are open-air express yachts designed for relaxing and entertaining. The spacious, open-deck designs are ideal for lounging with loved ones or serving a small party of friends. Superior visibility while seated or standing, gives captains a more commanding view and a sense of connection to the environment. Today, we offer the most refined iterations yet, all updated with state of the art systems and technology. Hull construction combines inner and outer layers of carbon laid bow to stern for incredible strength, durability and weight savings. A single infusion of epoxy forms a chemical bond for a lightweight hull of incredible strength and durability. Weight savings in the hull structure allow for the signature teak woodworking accents which are Hinckley hallmarks. The innovations in hull materials allow us to provide the luxury on deck and below deck which our owners and their families love.

A fresh recipe for the classic Picnic. The Picnic Boat 40 brings a fresh perspective on the most successful Hinckley series ever built. In nearly 90 years of building the world’s most iconic yachts, Hinckley set a new standard with the Picnic Boat that has captured imaginations everywhere. Beautiful lines, innovative systems and thoroughbred performance are hallmarks.

Numerous offshore racing trophies and naval architecture awards are what set Michael Peters Yacht Design apart from others. Their team designed a perfectly balanced hull on the Hinckley 35, optimized for speed and comfort. Peters included slightly wider chines and strakes to provide lift and stability at the higher speeds associated with outboard propulsion. The moderate transom deadrise on the Hinckley 35 and fine entry make her a joy to drive in a variety of conditions. On a hull optimized for outboard propulsion, 48 mph has never felt this good. Craftsmanship abounds from every angle while the open air express style delivers the perfect place to relax with loved ones or entertain a group of friends. Cozy up in the curved settees fully protected from the sun while maintaining a connection to those in the cockpit. Ample storage below affords plenty of storage for inflatable paddle boards, folding bikes and water toys. Down below the spacious cabin is a perfect respite from the sun and weather. After 25 years of experience infusing carbon fiber boats, no one in the industry knows more than Hinckley when it comes to this process. Over the past several years we’ve evolved this process to include all the best properties of post-cured epoxy. A digitally-controlled oven stretches over 80’ where each Hinckley hull is post-cured to ensure a strong, fair hull for life. No one takes more care to ensure your safety on the water. It’s this process that allows us to offer a lifetime hull warranty on the Hinckley 35.