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$175K

2000 Hinckley Picnic Boat 36 Classic

Downeast·
Old Saybrook, Connecticut
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$175K
USD · Asking Price
36 ft
Length
2000
Year
Downeast
Type
Old Saybrook, Connecticut
Location

About This Vessel

This 2000 Hinckley Picnic Boat 36 Classic, measures 36 ft, and is located in Old Saybrook, Connecticut, powered by Yanmar 6LY2A-STP 440.00HP.

She features an upgraded Yanmar 440hp engine, Glendinning joystick, new custom upholstery and cushions, recent Garmin 12” plotter and Fusion stereo and speakers, and many often-overlooked upscale touches like classic styled Faria engine gauges and custom accent lighting. She is easily shown. Hinckley’s Picnic Boat Classic combines traditional aesthetics in her beautiful lines and stunning craftsmanship with modern design and materials. WHIMBREL's thoughtful features and appointments, including shallow waterjet draft, easy and intuitive Joystick control system, and starboard side Stidd helm chair make her well equipped for effortless and elegant entertaining, day cruising, or weekending. She features an open and comfortable pilothouse and cockpit, with ample deck space and seating. Below in the air-conditioned cabin she sleeps two comfortably and offers amenities including galley and head with shower.Measuring 36’4” overall, she features Hinckley’s advanced composite construction and a proven Deep-V hull that delivers a remarkably smooth, dry, and confidence-inspiring ride. Power is provided by an updated 440 HP Yanmar diesel repowered engine driving the waterjet propulsion system, offering effortless handling, exceptional maneuverability, and access to waters beyond the reach of conventional propeller-driven yachts. Cruise comfortably at approximately 22 knots with a top speed approaching 28 knots.The Picnic Boat remains one of the most recognizable and sought-after luxury day boats ever built. Combining advanced technology with timeless aesthetics and meticulous craftsmanship, “WHIMBREL” offers an unmatched opportunity to own a true American classic that continues to set the standard for elegance, performance, and quality. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is

NOTABLE FEATURESWHIMBREL’S significant features include:Upgraded 2012 Yanmar 440hp engine with waterjet driveUpgraded Glendinning Joystick for easy dockingStarboard side Stidd helm chairHinckley varnished teak package (Aug 2025) - coamings and pilothouseAir conditioning for the cabin Garmin 1243x touch screen multi-function chartplotter (March 2025)Fusion stereo and speakers Faria engine gauges (Aug 2025) Pilothouse overhead hatches with Lewmar screens and shadesMain jet drive and internal zincs serviced (July 2025)New custom cushions and upholstery (2024) Isinglass enclosure for pilot houseWindow canvass and whole boat cover HullPILOTHOUSE & HELMThe Pilothouse has the Hinckley varnished teak package and the insulated white headliner has two acrylic opening hatches.Stidd helm chair Starboard side Table starboard aft of helm seat (4) Four pilothouse windows (2) two side windows that slide(2) two fixed forward windowsMarinco self parking intermittent windshield wipers w/ new arms (July 2025)Teak locking companionway door with bi-folding removable hatch-topTwo overhead lights3-piece drop curtain with isinglass windows to enclose pilothouseVarnish teak handrails port and starboard aft in the pilothouseExterior window covers Pilothouse (To Port):Side facing double settee w/ arm portCup-holder/drink holder, teak varnished grab railStainless steel footrest bulkhead mountedStainless steel bar-style lower footrest for forward and aft-facing seatHELM STATIONStidd helm chair with manual adjustment and upholstered arm restVarnished teak instrument podStainless steel bulkhead mounted footrestStainless steel 14” steering wheel with varnished wood rimGlendinning joystick controlUpgraded Faria engine gauges, temperature, oil pressure, fuel, and Jet nozzle direction (steering angle) indicatorTop-opening locker with chart storage, outboard of helm seat12-volt outletIgnition key switches with push-button stopElectrical breaker panel - mounted outboard between helm station and helm seatHELM ELECTRONICS & NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT Garmin multi function 1243x chartplotter display with radar (2025) Garmin autopilot Garmin 215 VHF radio Garmin Fantom 18 radarGarmin 800 AIS (July 2025)Ritchie compassACR spotlight with remote controls ENTERTAINMENT:Fusion MS-RA70NSX stereo Six Fusion speakers, two in cockpit, two in pilothouse, and two in the cabinCABIN"WHIMBREL"’s interior provides comfortable accommodations for two, has a separate head with shower, and a galley. The interior is finished in satin-varnished cherry, including sheathing. The cabin sole is varnished teak & holly. Four fixed ports overhead Opening overhead hatch with screen and shade Galley countertop in White Corian Scandvik lever faucet (July 2025) Five Frigast stainless steel 12-volt lampsAir conditioning with reverse-cycle heat Forward Berth: V-Berth arrangement - cushions upholstered in blue and white fabric Storage under the v-berth with access under the mattress Forepeak anchor locker storage behind a louvered cherry door Hanging locker to starboard just aft of the V-berth Two window ports Air conditioning controller and vents Two stereo speakers on forward bulkhead Two overhead mounted fans Head (Starboard) Next aft of the hanging locker to starboard is a private head with a solid cherry door. Varnished cherry countertop with a white porcelain under mount sink Scandvik lever faucet provides hot & cold pressure water Vacu-flush marine head and holding tank Floor is seamless gelcoat for easy cleaning Mirror on the forward bulkhead with cherry frame Storage in cherry faced lockers above and outboard the vanityDrawer with a cherry face beside the marine head Locker under the vanity 110-volt outlet Forced ventilation Fixed portlight Two (2) Frigast 12-volt lights Towel bar on aft bulkhead Air conditioning vent  Galley (Port) The Galley is to port with an White Corian countertop with a stainless steel sink with Scandvik faucet and hot and cold pressure water. The two-burner propane stove is set in the countertop forward and has a wooden cover to increase countertop space. The Adler Barber refrigeration is mounted aft of the sink and is accessed by a lift-up top. A “pantry” locker with louvered door and interior shelves and a flip-up fiddled top separates the galley from the V-berth area. Additional storage located under the galley sink.Portlights head and galley (2)Ports and hatches w/ removable screens Frigast stainless steel 12-volt lamps12-volt outletInverterAir Conditioning 110 volt outlets galley and headV-Berth with filler cushion converts double berthStorage under the V-berthsHanging locker, starboardFixed ports (2)COCKPITThe cockpit coamings are finished in varnished teak. Two cockpit scuppers provide direct overboard drainage, ensuring efficient water runoff. There is transom seating, motor box seating and helm and companion seating under the hardtop.Fiberglass non-skid cockpit soleFiberglass interior cockpit coamingTeak coaming stepBoarding ladder SS/Teak Storage lockers throughout the cockpit and pilothouseThree flush cockpit-sole hatchesTransom shower hot/coldEngine Box electric lift w/ seat cushionsHULL, DECK, CONSTRUCTIONThe hull is built with Dual Guard composite construction utilizing Kevlar, E-glass hybrid and balsa core SCRIMP with Vinylester resin, the deck and cockpit are E-glass and balsa core, molded with polyester resin. This results in a lighter, stiffer, and stronger structure than conventional fiberglass construction. The forward and side decks have a molded-in nonskid pattern. Teak TransomHull topsides- Black Awl Grip Light Cream deck & cabin houseBootstripe double Light CreamBottom paint - GreenTeak hand railsfiberglass swim platform w/ teak insertsSS bracket and half roundSS folding swim ladderToe rail, varnished TeakEyebrow on cabin, Varnished TeakSS handrails on house and cabin topsSS half-round on fiberglass molded rub railOpening aluminum hatches with screens (3)Portlights on house sides, (2) fixed, (2) openingCleats Bow, stern and spring SSBow chocks (2) SSPad eyes for fendersENGINE & MECHANICAL EQUIPMENTThe engine is housed in an electric lifting heavily constructed and insulated motor-box for easy access. This also provides additional seating Yanmar 2012 6LY2A-STP 440-HP diesel engine (upgraded from std 350 & 420hp Installed 2018, Cooling System serviced 2025Hamilton 292 Jet DriveZF 280 transmissionVetus 7” bow thruster.Glendenning Joy Stick control system integrated with bow thrusterRacor fuel filterTachometer w/ engine hours gaugeFuel, oil pressure, and water temperature gaugesHigh engine temperature alarmLow oil pressure alarmIn-line 12-volt sump pumpBilge pumps w/ float switches 1500-GPH 12-volt Bilge pump Whale manualHolding tank with overboard discharge Aluminum 25-gallon Hot water heater, SS 6-gallon Oil transfer pump/engine and transmissionWater drop mufflerAcoustic insulation lead-lined foam double engine gaskets on engine box Oil transfer pump for engine and transmission Manual hydraulic steering pump In-line 12-volt sump pump(2) Electric 1500-GPH 12-volt bilge pumps - with float switches Whale emergency bilge pump - with handle in cockpit Aluminum 25-gallon holding tank - with overboard discharge Stainless steel 6-gallon hot water heater 16,000 btu MarineAir air conditioner with reverse-cycle heatELECTRICALThe electrical system has a low resistance, heavy copper and zinc anode electrical bonding system. DC electrical panel and AC sub-panel 12-Volt DC SYSTEM:(3) AGM 12-volt batteries, (2) 4D AGM house batteries and (1) 4D AGM engine start battery 80-amp battery alternator Heavy-duty battery parallel switch 12-Volt system voltmeter and amp meter DC systems breaker protected 110-Volt 30-Amp AC SYSTEM: 110-volt 30 amp shore power inlet, relay and shore power cord Xantrex Inverter (Oct 2024) 110-volt outlet in head & galley AC electrical panel and DC sub-panelMISC.Muir electric windlass 12v DCDelta 22# anchor, chain & 150' rode on SS bow rollerVarnished bow burgee pennant staff with flush socketStern mounted varnished teak ensign pole & socketDock lines (6)Fenders (3)Navigation lights masthead and cabin side12-volt trumpet hornLife jackets (6)Handheld flare kitFire extinguishersEXCLUSIONSExcluded from the listing inventory include but not limited to owners personal belongings, tools, loose galley and other items, fishing rods and gear. Items seen aboard or in photos not specifically stated in the listing should be considered to be excluded.

Mechanical Disclaimer

Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.

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.

Vessel Overview

Year2000
MakeHinckley
ModelPicnic Boat 36 Classic
Vessel NameWhimbrel
CategoryDowneast
ConditionUsed
FlagUnited States
Hull MaterialComposite
Fuel TypeDiesel

Dimensions

Length Overall36 ft
Beam10 ft
Max Draft1 ft
Displacement11,700

Performance & Capacity

Max Speed28 kts
Cruise Speed22 kts
Fuel Capacity160 gal
Fresh Water35 gal

Engines & Mechanical

Engine Count1
MakeYanmar
Model6LY2A-STP
Power440.00 HP
FuelDiesel
Hours4294.00 hrs

Accommodations

Guest Cabins1
Heads1

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