VICTOR Hinckley Picnic Boat 40 2020

Steering System
Joystick Control

INTRODUCTION

The Picnic Boat 40 was designed without compromise, starting with the all new Hinckley TriGuard ® Epoxy Construction which uses Aramid fiber/E glass for a durable outer skin paired with lightweight carbon fiber for the inner skin, tough and lightweight Corecell M Foam is used a core for rigidity, and then infused with epoxy resin which combine to form the legendary Hinckley hull.  The Picnic Boat 40 was first introduced in 2018 and represents the continuing evolution of our timeless designs and incorporates all of the success of previous models with today’s technology like C-Zone digital switching, Mil Spec GPS hardware, and fly by wire dynamic steering.  Inside, the completely reimagined layout, features seamless flow from transom to helm, plentiful lounging space, a wet bar, and full sun coverage by Sureshade. Visibility is unsurpassed. Jet propulsion provides pinnacle performance in handling, drive quality and go anywhere, do anything shallow draft. Her jets are safer for families and for sea life.

VICTOR has been lightly used and available for immediate delivery.

INTERIOR: 

• The Picnic Boat 40 has a generous 12’-10” beam with an open and inviting interior layout. VICTOR has lightly finished upholstery gives an open and airy feeling to this space.
• Well-appointed Galley runs to port and there is large Head to starboard, which includes a separate shower stall with molded in seating.
• The forward, oversized V berth settee provides seating for six adults and converts into a sleeps berth with a dedicated filler cushion storage under the steps.
• Efficient storage is plentiful for extended stays
• The cabin is finished in satin cherry with high gloss Teak and Tulipwood sole.
• The pilothouse is elegant with high gloss teak accents and natural teak decking though out.
• A pilothouse L settee to port has a large folding table for entertaining larger groups.
• The large powered double Stidd helm chair with footrest is a desirable option for couples

EXTERIOR:

• A retractable electric SureShade provides sun protection to the aft cockpit.
• Stainless Steel handrails and teak cockpit coaming and caps accentuate her attention to detail.
• Her transom has a generous optional extended swim platform underfoot.
• Custom cockpit table folds open to provide dining space for four.
• Extended swim platform with teak treads and white caulk seams.
• Custom quick release folding mast bracket to reduce air draft.

HULL & DECK

CONSTRUCTION:

Hinckley TriGuard Epoxy Construction – Aramid fiber/E-glass outerskin with Corecell M Foam for core. Carbon fiber for inner skin infused and post-cured with epoxy resin using Seaman Composite Resin Infusion Molding Process (SCRIMP).

Hull and Deck Features:

• Stars and Stripes Blue hull paint with double oyster white boot top
• The bottom is finished with Micron CSC – Black
• VICTOR also has optional teak decking with optional white seams in pilothouse and swim platform
• Extended Swim Platform – Heavy-duty fiberglass swim platform has the optional teak decking with stainless steel brackets and half round, and a stainless-steel telescoping 3-step folding swim ladder.
• She has a large forward anchor locker with additional fender storage, remote windless and collapsible boat hook.
• Two Stainless steel half-round Hinckley bow chocks on fiberglass molded rub rail.
• Four 12” Stainless steel (2) bow cleats and (2) stern
• Mid-deck cleats are stainless steel pop up models.
• Tapered teak high gloss toe rail with rounded Hinckley profile
• There are five thoughtfully placed Stainless steel handrails located (2) cabin top (2) pilot house top (1) trailing edge of pilothouse
• Fenders are easily located in the forward anchor locker, aft deck hatch or self-deploying mid-ship via the easily assessable deck compartments located mid ship. Aft fender are easily fastened by Wichard clips and stainless steel D rings.

COCKPIT

The Picnic boat 40 has a deep aft cockpit with spacious seating fore and aft offering a perfect conversational area.

• Cockpit is finished with gloss varnished teak coaming caps.
• Cockpit seatback cushions finished in Perennials I Love Stripes Lagoon with Sailcloth Dragonfly piping and seat bottoms finished in Perennials Sailcloth Dragonfly with Sunbrella Natural piping.
• Optional retractable Sureshade overhead providing coverage to the aft cockpit.
• Conveniently located on the shelf behind the rear facing bench is an Ice chest with an adjacent champagne bucket with lid.
• Custom gloss varnished teak table in the cockpit with integral handhold and fold open for dining for four.
• Slide out trash receptacle is located inside of the louvered teak endcap door.
• Access to the aft cockpit is made through the transom swing door.
• The Engine box is hinged at the rear facing aft settee an electric lift to provide for easy access to the engines compartment.
• There is a large centerline deck hatch with fender and line storage as well as providing access to the generator.
• There is a fresh water wash down shower with hot and cold mixer located just inside the transom door.
• Two Stainless steel combination rod holder / cup holders are located on the aft side decks.
• A three piece Ivory Stamiod /Eisenglass encloses the pilothouse when needed.
• Included is an aft cockpit cover which attaches to pilothouse top and fastens allow the upper edge of transom and coaming. It is well ventilated and has zipper access at the transom door.

PILOTHOUSE

The Pilothouse is adorned with full teak appointments finished in high gloss varnish.

• Including teak forward dash, instrumentation and sideliners.
• Underfoot is teak decking with optional white seams and white courtesy lighting along footwell
• Overhead are two large self-dogging power stainless steel hatches providing excellent ventilation include ocean air covers and screens.
• Two optional Marine 12000 BTU reverse cycle air conditioning units are dedicated to the Pilothouse and have independent thermostatic controls located outboard each helm seat port and starboard.
• Forward are two large fixed frameless tempered windscreens with intermittent washer and wiper controls located at helm providing excellent visibility.
• Five dimmable LED lighting in located overhead in the insulated white headliner with a teak grab handle running centerline.
• The power Double Stidd helm chair is finished tastefully in Ultraleather-Promessa Stone Blue with Promessa Ermine piping.
• A single matching power Stidd seat is located to port for the co-pilot
• Port and Starboard large power sliding window provide additional ventilation and light also have snap in Ivory Stamiod covers for interior privacy or sun protection when not underway.
• The generous L-settee to port has rich Ultraleather Promessa Ermine cushions. The teak table is thoughtfully designed with an integrated stainless steel grab handle and folds outward to double its size when needed. The pedestal is polished stainless steel.
• The amenity cabinet with gloss varnished teak counter top to starboard with stainless sink above and icemaker and ample storage below with gloss varnished teak louvered doors for bottle and glassware storage.
• Additional storage in located in the pilothouse deck hatch below.
• Optional Teak Pilothouse sole with white seams.
• Optional power (fore/aft) for upgraded double wide Stidd helm seat

HELM STATION FEATURES:

• VICTOR is equipped with Hinckley’s JetStick III control system located just forward of the starboard armrest.  JetStick III’s Electronic steering dynamically adjusts tension and sensitivity to optimize helm feel at all speeds. Military specifications sensors paired with GPS provide superior vessel handling in tight quarters while improving Hoverlock and Heading Hold features. 
• The helm pod is located front and center with a beautifully rounded and finished in high gloss teak it contains twin plotters, engine multifunction gauges as well as the analog fuel/ temperature / electrical outputs.
• Danforth Constellation high-speed Compass.
• The dash contains additional switching for power hatches, windows and lighting controls
• A USB charging station and two cup holders are purposefully placed within reach of helm
• Display for the gyroscopic Seakeeper ACR remote spot light and Intermittent/self-parking wiper controls are also close at hand
• A twin-engine binnacle is located along the starboard shelf.
• Auto pilot is located just aft of the JetStick III control system
• The 14” Alpa leader stainless steel wheel is finished with gloss varnished teak rim.

NAVIGATION AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT

• Optional Dual Garmin GPSMAP 8617 touchscreen chart plotters in lieu of single Garmin GPSMAP8622
• Optional Dual-frequency 1KW traditional sonar/high definition depth sounder for Garmin Chartplotter(s)
• Garmin 4kw 24” GMR X HD Raydome
• Garmin autopilot
• Standard Horizon Explorer ram GX1600B VHF with Ram Mic
• Sirius XM radio to Fusion stereo
• Remote controlled ACR-100

ENTERTAINMENT ELECTRONICS

• Fusion MS-UD 755 AM/FM stereo with USB connection and Bluetooth connectivity. Remote mounted at helm with Garmin integrations.
• (2) Fusion 6 inch speakers for interior
• (2) Fusion 7 inch speakers in the pilothouse
• (2) Fusion 7 inch speakers in the cockpit
• Sirius XM satellite radio for Fusion Stereo
• Premium sound with subwoofer and dedicated amplifiers

INTERIOR ACCOMODATIONS

Access to the cabin is through the locking high gloss teak louvered pilothouse door. The interior in finished in satin varnished cherry The light cream sound absorbent headliner overhead has dimmable low voltage lighting overhead. The entry steps with courtesy light are raw teak and lead to a high gloss teak and tulipwood cabin sole.

GALLEY:

The galley located to Port has a cabinet housing the C-Zone switching battery breakers as well as the remote for the generator. 12V lighting is provided underneath locker and illuminating the counter

• The Modern White Corian countertop has a under mounted stainless steel sink with hot/cold Grohe facet and Kenon two burner electric cooktop and  Top load 12V refrigerator with thermostatically controlled cold plate.
•  A contemporary wooden handrail is provided below the counter forward of the sink
• 110 volt GFI outlet mounted at aft bulkhead
• There are five LED bulkhead lights controlled individually at fixture
• Matching Corian covers are include for the sink and stove when not in use.
• A microwave oven and slide out trash are located in the cabinet below.
• Additionally there are five dovetailed cherry maple drawer with cherry satin cherry front.
• There is locker sheer located above the galley counter top as well as a deep shelf behind.

BERTH:

Forward in the v berth is a large welcoming convertible settee with backrests finished in Brunschwig & Fils La Coche Strie and seat bottoms finished in Ultraleather Promessa Ermine.

• Easily converts to a queen berth via the stainless steel electric pedestal. 
• The outside walls of V-berth are finished tastefully with satin-varnished cherry battens with sheer lockers located above.
• A cedar lined hanging locker is located starboard forward of the Head.
• A dedicated Marine reverse cycle 12000 BTU air conditioning unit can be run off the invertor, shore power or generator.
• There are three venting overhead stainless steel hatches with Ocean air sky screens and three oval powder coated portals providing additional light from the cabin house.

HEAD:

• The head is located starboard and accessed through a lockable satin inset paneled door cherry door with eyebrow top. Hooks are provided on the back of the door for towels.
• The ceiling is finish in moisture compatible gelcoat white beadboard with dimmable low voltage lighting
• A large high gloss cherry countertop is forward running port to starboard with cherry trimmed mirror above. The counter contains a under mounted polished stainless steel sink hot/cold water and a top load trash receptacle with cherry lid.
• A Hella fan and 110V outlet are provided
• Under the counter is louvered storage compartment and dedicated swing out door for toilet paper
• A stainless steel hatch with Ocean air Sky screen is located overhead, additionally there is screened port light mounted outboard on the cabin house both providing light an ventilation.
• A Sea land Vacu-flush marine head is plumbed to a holding tank with optional Y valve for overboard discharge.
• The shower is located aft and separated by a Plexiglass partition and swing door within the head. 
• Drainage is through the recessed teak grate.
• A moisture resistant sheer locker is located above the shower seat.
• The shower seat itself has additional dry storage below.
• A stainless steel towel rack is mounted on the aft bulkhead of the shower stall.
• Optional direct overboard pump out for offshore operation.
• LED spotlight mounted on roof and painted to match deck
• Airmar wind instrument networked into Garmin system

ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

• Distribution Panel: C-Zone digital switching giving full function of all DC systems on touchscreen located adjacent to galley. Full control via iPad/iPhone. Additionally, full control at Garmin display at helm or from owner’s iPhone/iPad
• 12-Volt DC electrical system:
• (2) Lifeline GPL-31 starting battery for each main engine and includes generator.
• (2) 12-volt AGM-4D 210-amp/hr service batteries for a total of 420-amps for house accessories.
• Two 185-amp alternators charge each start and house batteries via Mastervolt
• Heavy-duty battery parallel switches also allow emergency starting.
• 110/240-Volt 50-amp AC electrical system
• 50-A 125/250-volt AC shore power inlet.
• Victron Energy Multi-plus 3000-watt/50-amp 12-volt power inverter/battery charger for house batteries.
• 30-amp charger for start batteries
• 110-volt outlets.
• Onan 7.5 KW generator with sound shield.
• 35-amp alternator on generator
• Generator control panel in galley includes Start/stop controls and lighted warning panel.
• Low-resistance, heavy copper and sacrificial zinc anode electrical bonding system throughout boat.
• (3) Lumishore underwater lights, SUPRA series SMX53 dual color, controls at helm.

MECHANICAL & PLUMBING EQUIPMENT

• Optional Twin Hamilton 322 high efficiency jet drives powered by the upgraded twin Cummins QSB 550 HP diesels with Common Rail technology. Upgraded (2) ZF 220 transmissions, reverse gear which enables jet back flushing. (35kn Cruise / 38kn WOT)
• Cummins digital engine information interfaced to Garmin multifunction display(s). Separate analog tachometer, oil pressure, fuel tank level, and engine coolant temperature for each engine.  Buzzer for low oil pressure and high engine coolant temperature.
• (2)187 U.S. gallon polyethylene fuel tanks with flush mount vents and fuel air separators.
• (2) Racor fuel filter. Water separators with vacuum gauges and water sensing alarms.
• Optional SeaKeeper 6 Gyro stabilizer
• Equipped with the optional Oil change kit for main engines and generator
• (1) 12,000 BTU air conditioning with reverse cycle heat in cabin, powered by shore power generator or inverter.
• (2) 12000 BTU reverse cycle air conditioning units for pilothouse.
• Fresh water wash down in anchor well. 

PLUMBING:

• Hot and cold pressure water.
• 80-gallon polyethylene water tank with flush mount vent on hull side and remote gauge.
• 10-gallon stainless steel hot water tank. Heated either via shore power or engine.
• 12-volt DC VacuFlush marine head with a 35-gallon polyethylene integrated holding tank with flush mount vent on hull side and pump out fitting on deck.
• 12-volt DC automatic shower sump pump.
• Three 1500 GPH, 12-volt pumps with safety float switches and high water alarm.
• Manual pump mounted in cockpit locker.
• Marelon ball valve seacocks with thru hulls below water line.
• Optional overboard waste discharge pump and seacock.

SOUND REDUCTION: 

• Engine room insulated with Mylar faced acoustic foam.
• Extensive gasketing for bridge deck and opening hatches to engine room and bilges
• Custom fiberglass, baffled, insulated and drained.
• Custom water cooled exhaust silencers
• Sound absorbent material overhead in Pilothouse
• Sound absorbent material overhead in Cabin.

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT

GROUND EQUIPMENT:

• Polished stainless steel 22# anchor with 25’ of stainless steel chain and 150’ rode. The windless can be operated from the helm station or a handheld remote

SAFETY EQUIPMENT:

• Automatic fire extinguisher system for engine compartment with automatic shut-down.
• Emergency bilge pump
• Three 2-1/2 lb. dry chemical fire extinguisher
• USCG approved flare kit
• 12-volt Kahlenberg air horn with switch on dash.
• Six adult, two child type I PFDs and one Type IV throwable PFD.
• Four 25 foot and two 50 foot 5/8” docking lines
• USCG approved running and masthead lights
• (4) 8” x 20” inflatable fenders with Polartec covers and Wichard snap hooks for each fender line,
• Mounted under side deck boat hook
• 170 piece Crescent tool kit.