1998 Hinckley Picnic Boat 36 Classic “Anna Begins”

Anna Begins is a beautiful example of Hinckley’s iconic 36 Classic Picnic Boat, this 1998 model combines timeless Downeast elegance with thoughtful upgrades and a strong maintenance history. Meticulously cared for and enhanced for comfortable, confident cruising, she features upgraded Garmin electronics, a Fusion stereo system, an added bow pulpit and windlass, and updated cushion fabrics that refresh her classic interior and exterior spaces. Unique helm seats add a distinctive touch to an already exceptional design. Blending renowned Hinckley craftsmanship, classic lines, and practical modern enhancements, this Picnic Boat is an appealing opportunity for anyone seeking a truly special boat for days on the water.

ACCOMMODATIONS & LAYOUT:

Anna Begins’ interior provides sleeping berths and stowage, head with shower, and a galley that offer comfortable accommodations for two.

• Updated Garmin Electronics-MFD, Autopilot, Radar, VHF, and AIS
• Jet Black hull paint
• Custom helm and engine box seating
• Upgraded interior and exterior cushions
• Excellent interior and exterior varnish
• Teak transom
• Bow pulpit with windlass
• Accupoint heater with ducts in main cabin and head.
• Varnished teak and holly cabin sole

MASTER STATEROOM:

V-berth forward has a filler piece to form a double berth.

• V-berth cushions have been updated in a blue and white stripe pattern,
• There is plenty of stowage below the V-berths.
• A cedar-lined hanging locker is just aft to starboard.
• Two Hella fans mounted on the forward bulkhead, port and starboard facing aft.

HEAD:

Next aft from the hanging locker to starboard is the private head with solid cherry door.

• Vanity undermounted porcelain sink that rests in a varnished cherry countertop
• Grohe faucet/hand shower that provides hot and cold pressure water.
• Vacu-flush electric marine head.
• Storage in the head is provided by cherry-faced lockers above and outboard of the countertop and by a drawer with cherry face beside the marine head.
• 110-volt outlet

GALLEY (Port)

To port is the galley:

• Clear Beige Sand Formica countertop
• Stainless steel bow sink with Grohe fixtures and hot & cold pressure fresh water.
• Force 10 two-burner stove with remote propane shut-off has a wood cover that acts as a cutting board.
• Lift-top Adler Barbour 12-volt self-draining refrigerator box
• 110-volt outlet
• Remote propane shut-off
• Inverter control panel

The stove is set in the countertop forward and there is ample counter space surrounding the sink and on the lift-top Adler Barbour 12-volt self-draining refrigerator box set into the aft end of the countertop. Additional storage is provided by a cabinet with two cherry louvered lift-up doors outboard and by an area under the galley sink.

The galley is separated from the V-berth area with a “pantry” locker with cherry louvered door and two shelves. There is a 110-volt outlet, remote propane shut-off, and an inverter control panel.

PILOTHOUSE:

Varnished teak finished with white soft overhead for sound attenuation.

• (4) Fixed, pilothouse windows, two with heavy-duty self-parking, intermittent windshield wipers and fresh water washers.
  • (2) Acrylic opening hatches
  • Teak locking companionway door.
  • (2) Varnished teak hand rails are port and starboard aft in the pilothouse
  • Varnished 3-bay teak handrail is mounted down center of the pilothouse overhead.

To Port:

• Custom side facing seat for two with updated cushion fabric.
• Stainless steel footrest on forward bulkhead and a wrap-around footrest.
• Storage area in the seat base is accessed through a varnished teak louvered door.
• Varnished teak handrail on forward bulkhead with integrated cup holder.

Helm Station:

• “Sand” colored adjustable helm seat to match the deck color.
• Varnished teak dash
• Hinckley JetStick®
• Stainless steel 14” steering wheel with varnished wood rim
• AC/DC electrical panel
• Engine controls and gauges
• 12-volt outlet
• Top-opening locker with chart storage and cellular phone with antenna

Stamoid “Sand” colored canvas drop curtain with windows provides a fully enclosed pilothouse.

• The center section of the drop curtain zips out and can be replaced by a “No-see-um” netting section.

HELM:

Upgraded Garmin Electronics Package

Well equipped with a modern Garmin electronics suite, this Hinckley 36 Classic Picnic Boat offers enhanced navigation, situational awareness, and onboard communication. The package includes:

• Garmin GPSMAP 1243xsv – A 12-inch multifunction chartplotter featuring a bright, high-resolution touchscreen display for intuitive navigation, chart plotting, and access to compatible sonar and system data.
• Garmin GHC 20 – Dedicated autopilot control display providing convenient access to autopilot functions and heading control when paired with a compatible Garmin autopilot system.
• Garmin GMR 18 HD3 – High-definition 18-inch radome radar designed to enhance awareness of surrounding vessels, land features, and potential hazards, particularly in reduced visibility.
• Garmin AIS 600 – Class B Automatic Identification System transceiver that transmits the vessel’s identification and position while receiving AIS information from equipped vessels, helping improve traffic awareness.
• Garmin VHF 210 AIS – Marine VHF radio with integrated AIS receiver capability, providing essential onboard communication and additional awareness of AIS-equipped vessel traffic.

Fusion Marine Stereo System

An upgraded Fusion marine stereo system enhances the onboard experience with quality audio entertainment throughout the day. Designed for the marine environment, the system provides convenient access to music while cruising, entertaining in the cockpit, or relaxing at anchor.

COCKPIT:

The cockpit blends classic Hinckley styling with thoughtful custom enhancements, creating an inviting space for entertaining and enjoying time on the water. Upgraded custom seating atop the engine box, complemented by refreshed cushions and updated fabrics, provides comfortable additional seating while enhancing the boat’s timeless aesthetic. The distinctive helm seats add character and individuality to the cockpit, while the well-designed layout makes this space ideal for relaxed day cruising, waterfront entertaining, and enjoying the quintessential Hinckley Picnic Boat experience.

Cockpit features include:

• Cockpit coaming and cap are varnished teak.
• Teak boarding steps are mounted inboard on port and starboard coamings.
• Hot & cold cockpit shower
• Cockpit is drained by two scuppers.
• Fishing rod holder both port and starboard on the aft deck sides.
• Stowage is available in cockpit lockers with varnished teak doors and there are three flush cockpit sole hatches
• “Sand” full cockpit cover.

HULL:

• Jet Black Awlgrip topsides
• Light Cream deck and house
• Cream boottop
• Black bottom

Hull is Kevlar E-glass hybrid and balsa core, SCRIMPed with vinylester resin. Deck and cockpit are E-glass and balsa core, molded with polyester resin. The deck and cockpit sole have a molded-in nonskid pattern.

Heavy-duty painted fiberglass swim platform has teak treads:

• Stainless steel brackets and stainless steel half round.
• A folding stainless steel ladder is mounted under the swim platform.

DECK:

• Rounded, tapered, varnished teak toe rail with Hinckley profile
• Stainless steel half round on fiberglass molded rub rail
• Varnished teak eyebrow molding around cabin top with gold-leafed Talaria
• Varnished teak handrails on house and pilothouse top
• (3) Low profile opening aluminum hatches with screens
• 4-fixed elliptical ports on house sides.
• Euro-style mooring cleats for bow and stern lines
• (2) “Pop-up” mooring cleats for mid-rail
• Chafe strips with folding padeyes to hang fenders on 4’ centers.
• Custom Hinckley 316L stainless steel bow chocks
• Large aft deck storage locker

Hinckley mast on top of the pilothouse with mounted 12-volt remote ACR spotlight, radar dome and GPS antenna all painted to match the deck.

Equipment:

• Teak side deck boarding step
• Boarding ladder for port and starboard
• Stern mounted teak ensign pole & socket
• Exterior window sun covers
• Fenders with dark green covers
• (7) Docklines
• Life jackets
• Handheld flare kit
• Bell
• 12-volt AFT air horn with switch on dash
• 12-volt remote ACR spotlight
• Masthead and running lights

Ground Tackle:

• Custom teak anchor platform has a Lewmar “low-profile” windlass with controls at foredeck and helm station.
• Delta 22# stainless steel anchor with 15’ x 5/16” stainless steel chain + 150’ x 1/2” rode

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:

12-volt DC electrical system:

• (3) 12-volt 4-D gel-cell batteries for a total of 540 amps
• (2) Heavy duty battery switches with battery parallel switches capabilities
• 80-amp alternator on the engine charges batteries
• DC electrical sub- panel with spare breakers

110-volt AC electrical system

• Shore power cord
• Freedom 10 inverter /30-amp battery charger with shore power relay
• 110-volt outlets in the head, galley and port side seat in the pilothouse
• AC electrical panel

Low resistance, heavy copper and zinc anode electrical bonding system. Spare fuses and bulb kit.

ENGINE AREA:

Yanmar 6LYA-STP 440-hp engine with Hamilton 291 Jet Drive, Twin Disc MG 5050 transmission and Hinckley Jet Stick.

• Racor fuel filter
• Fuel, oil pressure, and water temperature gauges
• Tachometer with engine hours gauge
• Low oil pressure alarm
• High water temperature alarm
• Oil transfer pump for engine and transmission
• Manual hydraulic steering pump

• Engine room sound insulation
• Stainless steel 6-gallon hot water heater
• Aluminum 25-gallon holding tank with overboard discharge
• (2) Electric 1500-GPH 12-volt bilge pumps with float switches
• Whale emergency bilge pump with handle in cockpit
• In-line 12-volt sump pump
• “Water drop” muffler
• 2.5# Dry fire extinguishers

• Marineair 10,000 BTU reverse-cycle air conditioning with ducts to the main cabin and head.
• Accu-point heater with outlets in pilothouse, main cabin and head.

REMARKS:

This 1998 Hinckley 36 Classic Picnic Boat represents an exceptional opportunity to own an iconic Downeast yacht that has been thoughtfully maintained and tastefully updated. With an up-to-date maintenance history, upgraded Garmin electronics, custom engine box seating, refreshed cushion fabrics, and distinctive helm seats, she offers an appealing combination of classic Hinckley craftsmanship and modern-day functionality. Her excellent cosmetic condition reflects the care and attention she has received, making her an inviting choice for her next owner. Priced to sell, this Picnic Boat is ready to be enjoyed for the upcoming season and beyond. A timeless design, meaningful upgrades, and a strong maintenance history make her a compelling opportunity for the discerning Hinckley enthusiast.