
From the Archives: The King of Picnic Boats
In this boat review from our October 1994 issue, Oliver S. Moore III writes about Hinckley’s “new” jet-drive that combines speed, class and extreme shoal draft in one gorgeous and extraordinary package.

In this boat review from our October 1994 issue, Oliver S. Moore III writes about Hinckley’s “new” jet-drive that combines speed, class and extreme shoal draft in one gorgeous and extraordinary package.

Trading up, trading down–the new Hinckley T48FB may be a small family’s perfect boat. Photography by Billy Black. Read about the first picnic boat here.


Discovering the fringe of Michigan’s inland sea aboard the new Hinckley T44 Mark II.


When working lobster boats dream of reincarnation, this is how they fancy themselves.
Hinckley listens to its customers and builds a larger, more luxurious Picnic Boat.
The new Hinckley T55 is a seductive marriage of beauty and brawn.

The elegant Hinckley 42 Daysailer sails past the competition with its classic beauty
Hinckley’s Talaria 29 R revives the spirit of the classy personal sport boat.

A Hinckley from Maine feels right at home on Lake Como in Northern Italy.

Hinckley deals its T38R Convertible an unbeatable hand of beauty and innovation.

In this boat review from our October 1994 issue, Oliver S. Moore III writes about Hinckley’s “new” jet-drive that combines speed, class and extreme shoal draft in one gorgeous and extraordinary package.

Trading up, trading down–the new Hinckley T48FB may be a small family’s perfect boat. Photography by Billy Black. Read about the first picnic boat here.


Discovering the fringe of Michigan’s inland sea aboard the new Hinckley T44 Mark II.


When working lobster boats dream of reincarnation, this is how they fancy themselves.
Hinckley listens to its customers and builds a larger, more luxurious Picnic Boat.
The new Hinckley T55 is a seductive marriage of beauty and brawn.

The elegant Hinckley 42 Daysailer sails past the competition with its classic beauty
Hinckley’s Talaria 29 R revives the spirit of the classy personal sport boat.

A Hinckley from Maine feels right at home on Lake Como in Northern Italy.

Hinckley deals its T38R Convertible an unbeatable hand of beauty and innovation.
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