1998 Hinckley Picnic Boat 36 Classic “Courage” 36' Hinckley 1998 Classic

Over $250,000 spent in recent upgrades:

• New Volvo D6-480 HP engine (2023)
• New Hamilton HJX Jet Drive (2023)
• Two new 80-gallon aluminum fuel tanks (2023)
• New Flagship Blue Awlcraft hull paint (2023)
• New bottom paint (September 2024)
• 16 coats of varnish on top rail and pulpit (2024)
• New Volvo Palm Beach controls with HCV Helm Control Unit (2024)
• New Volvo engine information display cluster (2024)
• 100-hour engine service and jet drive service (September 2026)
• Engine warranty valid until 1000 hours or September 2028
• New 3/4” teak deck (2016)
• New water heater 2026

Standing dockside, this elegant Picnic Boat is simply breathtaking. The recently painted Flag Blue hull, handcrafted teak and varnished handrails, and cap rails, along with the swept aft transom, exude elegance. The new 480 HP Volvo engine is mated with a new Hamilton jet drive, allowing incredible shallow-draft capability.

Boarding the vessel is made easy with the wide gunwale and a two-step ladder to the cockpit. Swimmers can enjoy a custom swim platform with raised transom steps and a custom removable handrail. Crew and passengers will feel secure in the cockpit with high gunwales and enjoy a 360º view of their voyage. An aft bimini top extending off the hardtop provides shade on the hottest days.

The forward helm deck area consists of a starboard helm with a large array of electronics, Volvo engine controls, and auxiliary equipment. This setup gives the captain confidence to undertake journeys to far-off destinations. Other helm features include a Stidd chair, joystick controls, an overhead Bomar hatch for ventilation, and a weather-protected hardtop with an unobstructed 360º view. To port, there is a forward- and aft-facing bench seat with marine-grade custom cushions. Numerous storage cabinets with vented teak accent doors are also provided.

A beautiful teak door with a bifold top forward of the helm invites the crew into the cozy cabin, which features a varnished mahogany interior. Immediately to port is the compact galley, which includes a stainless steel sink, gas stovetop, lapstrake overhead, abundant storage, and a cold plate refrigerator. Across to starboard is the enclosed head, which includes a VacuFlush toilet, mahogany countertop with a molded sink, storage, and a pull-out shower nozzle on the faucet. A porthole provides ample light, and there is a GFI outlet.

The V-berth forward features a teak horizontal beadboard finish with beautiful blue cushions and numerous accent pillows. The floor is teak and holly. Additional highlights include an anchor locker, stereo speakers, a deck hatch, portholes, and a hanging locker.

Water System

• Pressure system
• New 6-gallon water heater 2026

Features

• Stainless steel sink with faucet and pull-out spray hose
• Corian countertop
• Three teak cabinets
• Porthole
• Seaward gas control panel
• GFI outlet
• Adler Barbour refrigerator system
• Double-burner propane stovetop

Cockpit

• Accented with teak and varnish trim
• Beautiful aft seat
• Central engine box

Anchor and Windlass

• Muir anchor windlass
• Teak pulpit
• Stainless steel anchor guide
• Anchor chain lock
• 25# Delta Fast Set anchor
• 5/16" BBB 64 anchor chain
• 100’ 9/16" nylon rode

Deck Features

• Fiberglass hardtop
• Teak grab rails (hardtop port and starboard)
• Navigation mast with ACR spotlight
• Two hardtop Bomar hatches
• Two electric windshield wipers
• Bomar forward deck hatch
• Two forward deck stainless cleats
• Five electric fans
• Forward starboard helm with teak and varnish helm
• Teak cabin door with bifold hatch
• Stainless steering wheel with teak trim
• Fiberglass engine box with pad
• Two removable engine box portable seats
• Stidd Captain helm chair
• New teak cockpit sole
• Removable two-step boarding ladder
• Aft deck bench seat with navy blue cushions
• Teak cockpit trim
• Two 10" stern cleats
• Forward and side windshield sun covers
• Two stainless helm seat footrests
• Raised helm seat with storage below (two teak cabinets)
• Two boat hook brackets below gunwale
• Water hose with nozzle below starboard gunwale
• Aft bimini
• Custom fiberglass swim platform with teak steps to transom
• Pull-out swim ladder under platform
• Transom grab rail
• Four side cabin portholes
• Teak and varnish cap rail
• Three forward deck 12" cleats
• Two 10" midship cleats
• Aft cockpit cover
• Aft bench seat cover
• Teak floor cover
• Forward and aft-facing helm seat (port side) with storage below

• Richie compass
• Standard Horizon VHF radio
• Standard Horizon AIS GPS
• Raymarine Hybrid Touch GPS chart plotter
• Raymarine radar
• Ship’s clock
• Two stereo speakers (forward cabin)
• Two helm deck stereo speakers
• Two aft stereo speakers under gunwale

Engine & Drive System

• New Volvo D6-480 HP engine
• New Hamilton HJX Jet Drive
• Two new 80-gallon aluminum fuel tanks
• New Volvo Palm Beach controls with HCV helm unit
• New Volvo engine information display cluster
• 100-hour engine service and jet drive service (September 2026)
• Engine warranty valid until 1000 hours or September 2028

Pumps & Steering

• Bilge blower
• Two automatic bilge pumps
• Manual pump
• Macerator pump
• Sump pump
• Hydraulic steering
• Freshwater pump with accumulator teak
• Holding tank overboard macerator pump

Other Features

• Freshwater cooling system
• Overboard head
• Electric holding
• Lenco trim tabs
• Bow thruster
• VacuFlush head system
• Racor fuel filter
• Stub shaft with vibration isolator
• Fully vacuum-bagged hull
• 20-gallon waste holding tank
• 25-gallon water tank
• All-bronze ball-type valves
• Assortment of spare parts

• Three Group 4-D batteries
• Three battery boxes
• A/C & D/C distribution panel
• Single 30-amp shore power service with cable
• Cabin GFCI receptacles
• 30-amp battery charger
• Battery monitor
• A/C volt and amp gauges
• Three Guest battery switches

• Two rod holders (cockpit gunwales)

• Personal effects