2012 Hinckley Picnic Boat MKIII

$639,500

Used

Boat in Portland, ME 04101 US

builtBuilt in 2012
Year the boat was built
model

Picnic Boat MKIII

Boat model
engine

2 Engines (Volvo, Volvo)

Engine type and count
length

37 feet

Overall boat length
fuel

Diesel

Fuel type
material

Fiberglass/Reinforced

Hull material
Nominal Length
37ft
Length Overall
38.67ft
Beam
11.25ft
Max Draft
2.08ft
Deadrise At Transom
19deg
Displacement
19000lb
Cruising Speed
24kn
Max Speed
29kn
Fresh Water Tanks
40gal
Fuel Tanks
220gal
Holding Tanks
27gal
Windlass
electric-windlass
Hull Material
fiberglass
Hull Shape
deep-vee
Engine 1
Engine Make
Volvo
Engine Model
D4
Total Power
300hp
Engine Hours
986
Engine Type
inboard
Fuel Type
diesel
Drive Type
jet
Engine 2
Engine Make
Volvo
Engine Model
D4
Total Power
300hp
Engine Hours
986
Engine Type
inboard
Fuel Type
diesel
Interior

 GALLEY:

  • Corian countertop
  • Stainless steel sink with Grohe fixtures, spray nozzle and hot and cold pressure water.
  • Inset custom maple butcher block next to sink.
  • Adler Barbourrefrigeration – 12-volt cold plate refrigerator in a self-draining insulated box.
  • Single electric burner cook-top with Corian cover.
  • 600-watt 110-volt microwave oven.
  • 110-volt outlet.
  • Built-in bin for dish stowage.
  • Custom glass storage on shelf above microwave.
  • (3) Cherry pull out drawers.
  • Red step-light in galley.
  • Under counter pull-out garbage receptacle.
  • Opening port with screen.
  • Additional storage is provided outboard and under the galley sink.

HEAD:

  • Solid cherry door panel door.
  • Molded fiberglass sole for easy cleaning. 
  • Custom Corian countertop with cherry fiddle and under-mounted porcelain sink. 
  • Grohe faucet/hand held shower provides hot & cold pressure water.
  • Sealand Vacu-Flush electric marine head is plumbed to a 27-gallon aluminum holding tank and overboard discharge.
  • Mirror on the forward bulkhead with cherry frame. 
  • Storage is provided by cherry faced lockers above and outboard the vanity, a drawer with a cherry face beside the marine head, and a locker under the vanity. 
  • 110-volt outlet.
  • Opening port with screen, as well as forced ventilation.
  • Stainless steel towel bar.

V-BERTH:

  • A very comfortable double berth is formed with an insert.
  • V-berth upholstered in Sunbrella fabric. Blue with stripes.
  • Varnished cherry shelves over berths outboard.
  • Storage lockers under V-berth has easy-access cherry drop-front doors.
  • Cedar-lined hanging locker is just aft of the V-berths to starboard.
  • (2) Stereo speakers are mounted port and starboard on the forward bulkhead.
  • (2) Hella fans – port and starboard bulkhead facing aft.
  • Overhead opening hatch with Ocean Air Sky screen/shade.
Helm Electronics and Navigation Equipment

ALL NEW ELECTRONICS (2022-2023):

  • Raymarine Lighthouse 4 Axiom XL19
  • Raymarine ST-70 Autopilot interfaced to GPS
  • 24” HD Radar Scanner
  • Standard Horizon VHF Radio 
  • Sirius Satellite Weather receiver SR200

ENTERTAINMENT ELECTRONICS:

  • Alpine AM/FM/CD Receiver, CD Changer/Controller with Sirius Satellite radio.
  • (3) Pairof speakers – In V-berth forward bulkhead, pilothouse.  Forward and pilothouse speakers have remote volume control.
  • iPod Connection.
  • 22” HD LCD TV with DVD player.
  • KVH MI Satellite TV system with Direct TV Network.
Pilothouse
  • Teak finished pilothouse upper sides and dash.
  • (4) Pilothouse windows with Green Tint include:  (2) Electric Sliding side windows and (2) Fixed, forward. with heavy duty, self-parking, intermittent windshield wipers and fresh water washers.
  • Ultraleather helmsman and passenger seats. Helm seat is powered fore and aft.
  • Pilothouse dining table with flip down leaves; removable with storage bag.
  • Insulated white overhead has two (2) Electric opening hatches with Ocean Air Sky screens/shades.
  • (2) Hella Fans.
  • 20,000 BTU air conditioning powered by onboard generator or shore power.
  • Additional illumination is by four (4) overhead low-voltage halogen lights.
  • Storage lockers under pilothouse settees.
  • (5) Cup holders.
  • Varnished teak locking companionway door.
  • (2) Varnished teak handrail on centerline.
  • Stamoid 5-piece drop curtains with Eisenglass windows.
  • Freezer mounted in starboard amenity.
  • Portside amenity has built- in self draining drink cooler with stowage underneath.
  • 110VAC and TV outlets.
Helm Station
  • Varnished teak instrument pod.
  • Stainless steel 14” steering wheel with varnished wood rim.
  • Hinckley “Jet Stick” II upgrade.
  • Engine gauges, tachometer with hour meter, oil pressure, water temp., nozzle indicator.
  • Top-opening locker with chart storage.
  • 12-volt “cigarette style” outlet in chart pocket.
  • Varnished teak binocular holder.
Electrical & Mechanical Systems

ELECTRICAL:

12-volt system:

  • (3) 12-volt batteries for a total of 540-amps.
  • Start – Two 12-volt AGM Group 31 batteries with 950 CCA capability.
  • House – Two 12-volt AGM Group 4D batteries – 210-amps each.
  • Heavy-duty battery parallel switch allows emergency starting.
  • 80-amp battery alternator on engine.
  • 12-volt distribution panel includes thermo-magnetic breakers, volt and amp meter.

 110-volt AC electrical system:

  • 110-volt shore power inlet and relay.
  • 50-amp shore power cord with Glendinning retractable power cord.
  • Victron Multiplus inverter/charger with 100-amp 12-volt multi-stage battery charging capability.
  • Onan 9KW generator and sound shield.

MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT:

  • Twin Volvo 300-hp D4 diesel engines.
  • Hamilton 274 Jet Drives.
  • Twin ZF 63 transmissions.
  • 7” hydraulic variable thrust bow thruster.
  • Hinckley custom “Jet Stick” control system is integrated with the bow thruster.
  • Dual cylinder trim tabs with indicator controls at helm.
  • Fuel filter/water separator.
  • Agea-X Fuel polishing system for main engines and generator.
  • Reverso electric oil change sysytem.
  • Volvo EVC Tachometer with LCD  multi-function display.
  • Fuel, oil pressure, and water temperature gauges.
  • Alarms for high-low oil pressure, and high engine water temperature and hydraulic pressure.
  • Manual hydraulic steering pump.
  • (3) Electric 1500-GPH 12-volt bilge pumps with float switches and high water alarm.
  • High pressure deck wash pump.
  • Whale emergency bilge pump - mounted in cockpit locker.
  • In-line 12-volt automatic shower sump pump.
  • 27-gallon aluminum holding tank with overboard discharge.
  • 6-gallon stainless steel hot water heater – shore power and engine heated.
  • 40-gallon polyethelelene water tank.
  • (2) 110-gallon polyethelene fuel tanks - total 220-gallons.
  • Mylar-faced acoustical foam-lined engine box insulation.
  • Engine box cover has double gaskets and an electric riser.
  • Engine box forced-air exhaust fan.
  • Baffled and insulated air intake
  • Automatic engine compartment fire suppression system, with automatic engine shut-down.
  • All engine coolers fully serviced and after coolers replaced.  (2023)
Hull & Deck
  • Hinckley "DualGuard" Composite Construction, Kevlar E-glass outer skin and carbon fiber inner skin. SCRIMP laminated with vinylester resin.
  • Flag Blue Awlgrip topsides.
  • Light Cream gelcoat cabin house and deck, with contrasting “Moondust” nonskid pattern.
  • Double cream bootstripe.
  • Red bottom
  • Marelon ball-valve seacocks with thru-hulls below water line and Marelon thru-hulls above the waterline.
  • Stainless steel half round on fiberglass molded rub rail.
  • Heavy-duty fiberglass swim platform has teak insert treads.
  • Stainless steel telescoping 3-step folding swim ladder that stores under platform.
  • Flush foredeck anchor locker with hinged hatch and fold-out anchor roller.
  • 1 ¼” Polished stainless steel bow rail.
  • Rounded, tapered, varnished teak toe rail with Hinckley profile.
  • Varnished teak eyebrow molding around cabin top.
  • Varnished teak handrails on house top, cabin and aft end of pilothouse.
  • Four (4) elliptical opening ports on house sides with screens.
  • Hinckley pilothouse mast with spotlight, Radar dome painted to match deck. 
  • Large side windows in Pilothouse open electrically.
  • (2) Stainless Steel electric opening hatches in the Pilothouse with powered Ocean Air Sky Screens.
  • Custom Hinckley 316L stainless steel bow chocks.
  • Bow, stern and 316L stainless steel mooring cleats - mid-rail easily reached from cockpit – pop-up mid ship cleats.
  • Fender padeyes with toe rail chafe strips.
  • ACR spotlight - Masthead mounted with helm mounted electric remote control.
  • Teak cockpit coaming. 
  • Starboard transom door from swim platform.
  • Courtesy lights under side decks port and starboard.
  • Custom cockpit coaming gates with Bo-Peep handle with receivers port, starboard an at transom door.
  • Teak boarding step for port or starboard side deck.
  • Cockpit/pilothouse lockers with varnished louvered teak doors.
  • Cockpit shower with mixing valve at stern seat.
  • Fishing rod holders port and starboard with rod storage under port side deck.
  • Stamoid cockpit cover.
  • Bo Peep boarding hoop.
Disclaimer

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

Price History

DateEventPrice
10/22/25Initial price$639,500

Overview from around the web 2012 Hinckley Picnic Boat MKIII

Customers consistently praise the 2012 Hinckley Picnic Boat MKIII for its timeless design and exceptional craftsmanship

Many highlight the boat’s smooth handling and reliable performance, making it ideal for both leisurely cruises and entertaining guests. The spacious cockpit and comfortable seating receive frequent compliments, as does the quality of the teak and varnish work that enhances the boat’s classic aesthetic. Owners also appreciate the efficient use of space and the well-thought-out layout, which adds to the overall enjoyment on the water. Overall, the 2012 Picnic Boat MKIII is celebrated for combining traditional elegance with modern functionality.

The Biggest Pros and Cons

The 2012 Hinckley Picnic Boat MKIII is a beautifully crafted classic-style boat that combines timeless design with modern performance. Here are some pros and cons to consider:

Pros

Classic Elegance: The Picnic Boat MKIII features a stunning, traditional design with meticulous attention to detail, making it a head-turner on the water.

Quality Craftsmanship: Built with high-quality materials and expert craftsmanship, it offers durability and a refined finish.

Comfortable Layout: The open cockpit and spacious seating provide a comfortable environment for socializing and relaxing.

Smooth Performance: Powered by a reliable engine, the boat delivers smooth handling and a comfortable ride even in choppier conditions.

Versatile Use: Ideal for day cruising, picnicking, or entertaining guests, the boat offers flexibility for various leisure activities.

Easy Maintenance: Designed with practical features that simplify upkeep, helping owners keep the boat in excellent condition.

Cons

Price Point: As a luxury boat with premium build quality, it comes with a higher price tag compared to more utilitarian vessels.

Limited Cabin Space: The Picnic Boat MKIII focuses on open cockpit enjoyment and has limited cabin or overnight accommodations.

Fuel Efficiency: While performance is strong, fuel consumption can be higher compared to smaller or more modern fuel-efficient boats.

Storage Capacity: Storage options are somewhat limited, which may require additional planning for longer outings.

Size Constraints: At around 30 feet, it is manageable but may be less suited for those needing larger capacity or extended cruising capabilities.

Made For

The 2012 Hinckley Picnic Boat MKIII is perfect for discerning boaters who value timeless elegance, exceptional craftsmanship, and versatile performance. Ideal for those seeking a stylish yet practical vessel, it suits day cruisers, families, and small groups looking to enjoy relaxed outings on the water. Whether you're exploring coastal waters or hosting intimate gatherings, this boat offers a comfortable and refined experience for those who appreciate classic design combined with modern amenities.

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