Hinckley Yachts for Sale

About Hinckley

Benjamin Hinckley bought a small boatyard in Southwest Harbor, Maine, in 1928, and the company has grown from there into one of the most respected names in American yachting. Its early reputation was built on sailing yachts, above all the Bermuda 40, one of the first fiberglass sailboats to earn a following among serious sailors.

The modern Hinckley story turned in 1994 with the Picnic Boat, a jet-driven Down East cruiser that could slip into shallow harbors and be handled easily by its owner. Hinckley went on to develop its JetStick joystick control and its Dual Guard composite hull construction, pairing traditional looks with contemporary engineering.

Today Hinckley builds power yachts and operates service yards along the East Coast, from Maine and Rhode Island to Florida. Many owners never use any other yard, and that network of care is part of why a well-documented Hinckley is held in such regard on the brokerage market.

Hinckley yacht models

Hinckley's current range centers on three families of power yachts, with the classic sailing yachts still valued on the pre-owned market.

• Picnic BoatThe signature Down East day cruiser, now offered from about 37 to 45 feet, with jet propulsion and joystick handling.
• TalariaHinckley's motor yacht line, from the Talaria 43 and 48 to the Talaria 57, built for extended coastal cruising.
• Sport BoatThe Sport Boat 40, a faster, more open day boat in the Hinckley idiom, offered in different configurations.
• Bermuda 40 (historic)The celebrated fiberglass yawl of the 1960s through 1990s, still sought after by classic sailors.

Hinckley yachts for sale

Buying a Hinckley yacht

The first question for any Hinckley is where it has been serviced. Boats maintained within the Hinckley yard network usually carry detailed records, which make a survey more straightforward. Beyond that, surveyors should look at the jet drives and their service history, the varnish and paintwork, the joystick and electronics, and any signs of moisture in the cored structure.

Hinckleys cruise mainly in New England and Florida, often moving north and south with the seasons. Buyers who plan to run their own boat will appreciate how manageable the smaller models are, while a Talaria may call for a part-time captain. Daniel's guide to buying a yacht explains how to set priorities before viewings begin.

How to buy a yacht

Selling a Hinckley yacht

A well-kept Hinckley attracts a particular buyer who values understatement and build quality, and who will pay for a boat with a clear history. Daniel prices from sold comparables of the same model and era, adjusted for engine hours, refits and cosmetic condition; a private valuation is the natural starting point.

Timing and presentation matter. Buyers often shop in spring for a New England summer or in winter while boats are in Florida, and a Hinckley that has been freshly varnished and detailed shows at its best. Daniel works with cooperating brokers along the East Coast and, where an owner prefers, keeps the sale discreet and off the public market.

Hinckley new builds

Hinckley builds new yachts with a high degree of personalization in finishes, layout and equipment, and orders are placed with the builder directly. Daniel can help a client weigh a new build against a pre-owned example, think through specification choices and, where helpful, sit alongside the owner in conversations with the yard.

How Daniel guides a new build

Why work with Daniel Grant

Daniel works between New York, Miami and Europe, which mirrors the seasonal path of many Hinckley owners from the Northeast to Florida. From his New York base he brings an independent view to a brand whose owners are often discerning and private, and he treats each transaction with the same discretion.

As a broker with Reel Deal Yachts, he is supported by an established Miami brokerage and its access to sold data, while clients deal with him personally from first call to closing.