2024 Hinckley Sport Boat 40 C “STARGAZER”

STARGAZER This 2024 Hinckley 40C Center Console is a rare opportunity to own one of the most sophisticated and elegant center consoles on the water — now repowered with the latest Generation Two Mercury V12 600s, offering unmatched performance, quiet operation, and class-leading efficiency. With low hours and full extended warranty, you're getting a like-new propulsion package backed by cutting-edge technology and peace of mind.

Built on Hinckley’s advanced carbon epoxy hull with precision craftsmanship throughout, the 40C delivers a smooth, dry ride and effortless handling, whether you're cruising offshore or entertaining in style. The open layout features luxurious seating, a fully equipped cabin with head, generous storage, and the attention to detail only Hinckley can deliver.

This isn’t just a center console — it’s a Hinckley.
Repowered, gyro stabilized, warrantied, and ready for immediate delivery.

She is in Portsmouth, RI, ready for showings and her next owner.

STARGAZER ’s Significant Features include:

• Just repowered with Twin Mercury V-12 600HP with 20 'break in' hours
• Mercury joystick steering, autopilot and Sky Hook
• Seakeeper 3 gyrostablizer
• Side Power SE60 Bow thruster
• C-Zone digital switching for DC system
• 8,000 BTU Helm AC and reverse cycle heat and 10,000 BTU AC and reverse cycle heat in cabin.
• Kohler 6Ek0D 6kW generator (hours: 50)
• SureShade powered retractable awning extends over cockpit seating and table
• Powered artisanal teak bow table that converts to sun bed.

HULL and DECK

• Stars & Stripes Blue Awlgrip topsides
• Sport Boat Off-white gelcoat cabin and deck
• Double Stark White boot stripe
• Blue Pettit Vivid Bottom Paint

CONSTRUCTION

• Hinckley carbon construction with Corecell M Foam core. Infused and post-cured with epoxy resin using Seaman Composite Resin Infusion Molding Process (SCRIMP®)
• Deck E-glass outer and inner skin with closed cell foam core. Laminated using Seaman Composite Resin Infusion Molding Process (SCRIMP®)
• High density foam core in way of high load hardware
• Extruded vinyl sheer guard with stainless steel cap
• Gelcoat painted bilges
• Swim platform integrated into outboard bracket with telescoping swim ladder and composite teak decking

DECK FEATURES

• White gelcoat with faux teak decking and white caulk
• Anchor locker molded into foredeck with hinged hatch and integrated stem/bow roller
• (2) S.S. bow chocks
• (4) pull-up stainless steel 10” cleats & (2) pull-up stainless steel 8” cleats
• Eight (8) Phender Pro pad eyes (4) port and (4) starboard
• Stainless steel chafe strips in way of fender and dock lines
• Stainless water, fuel & waste deck fills
• Four (4) Stainless steel rod holders
• Ten (10) Drink holders, (6) at forward seating, (2) at helm, and (2) in leaning post

COCKPIT

The cockpit is expansive and features spacious seating and entertaining forward and aft of the offset center console. A starboard side walkway connects the two spaces. Amenities forward and aft provide ample storage and entertaining options for both day trips and extended cruising.

• Cushions upholstered in Sunbrella Horizon Capriccio Salt
• Self-bailing cockpit with guttered hatches
• Lighting (6) LED courtesy bridge deck lights, and LED strip lighting under coaming in cockpit
• Molded nonskid sole with ample drains

Forward

• J-shaped settee with integrated armrests
• Forward cushions finished in Sunbrella Horizon Capriccio Salt
• Forward amenity with Corian Sandalwood countertop, insulated icebox with drain, and two storage compartments below
• Optional teak table on powered pedestal with cover and cushion (for lowered position)
• Large in-sole storage compartment on centerline, forward of the table
• Integrated power-coated handrails just outboard of the back cushions
• Multiple cup holders
• Storage under settee cushions

Aft

• Aft facing seating for (3) plus retractable upholstered seat with back rest
• Removable teak dining table in between seating areas
• Powered SureShade provides cover for the optional aft facing seating and transom seating
• Starboard side boarding door (opens aft), folding cap with drink holders
• Transom doors both port and starboard sides, with recesses and magnetic catches for open position
• Freshwater washdown and shower located at transom
• Fish boxes port and starboard in cockpit sole
• Lockable rod storage in sole locker with additional rod and utility storage under gunwales
• Access hatch in aft sole for access to bilge and systems

CONSOLE and LEANING POST

Console

• Molded T-Top with welded aluminum powder coat frame
• Custom & contoured front and side scratch resistant acrylic windshield panes
• Pantograph windshield wipers with freshwater washer
• Center pane has powered vent opening
• LED lights and handrail integrated into the T-Top
• Molded fiberglass console with custom engine and navigation instrument cluster
• Artisanal faux-finished teak trim
• Air conditioning vents with zone controller
• Phone storage compartment with charging station
• Two (2) stainless steel drink holders
• Stainless steel steering wheel with tilt mechanism and power knob
• Engine and system controls
• Oversized helm seat with adjustable bolster and adjustable armrests
• Electrical outlet (1) 12V and (1)USB outlet at helm
• Footrest Built-in for helm and companion seats
• Electronics panel overhead with storage compartment

Leaning Post Optional Aft Facing Seating

• 3-person bucket style aft facing seats with bolsters to make for additional room when not seated. Located low and aft of the helm, this seating area provides an excellent and protected seating option for guests underway.
• Two (2) armrests, two (2) cupholders
• Removable faux teak table with stainless post serves as a dining table with additional seating for three (3) in transom flip down seat.
• With transom seat folded up, table stowed and bolsters up, the cockpit transforms into a copious space for fishing and entertaining alike.

ELECTRONICS and NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT

• AC/DC panel C-zone digital switching
• Full function of all DC systems on touchscreen located adjacent to galley
• Full control available at Garmin display at helm
• Back up breaker panel for redundancy, and standard AC Panel
• Garmin 8616xsv and (1) Garmin 8616 multi-function display
• 600W traditional
• 24” Garmin GMR4 24xHD 4kw radar
• Garmin VHF 315 with remote handset and speaker
• ACR RCL-100 LED searchlight
• Siren Marine remote monitoring system
• Ritchie compass installed on console hood on helm centerline

ENTERTAINMENT ELECTRONICS

• Premium Sound System via 3,000-Watt Fusion Signature Series system with (12) 6.5” coaxial speakers, (6)component tweeters, and (2) 10” component subwoofers.

ACCOMMODATIONS BELOW

The interior is finished in a Hereshoff-style cream with satin varnished cherry trim and door and drawer faces. The cabin sole is glossy varnished teak and holly. Overhead is neatly upholstered acoustic fabric, with multiple dimming LED lights. Opening overhead hatches and long, fixed portlights on each side make it feel even more open, airy, and spacious. A10,000 BTU reverse-cycle air conditioner with reverse cycle heating ensures comfort regardless of outside temperature.

Entry is from to port of the helm console through a lockable sliding companionway door and down two steps. The galley is to port, head with separated shower to starboard, and forward is the U-shaped settee that converts to a queen sized berth via a folding backrest that is both extremely comfortable and functional. The C-Zone control panel, 12V and 120Vcontrols and panels are immediately inside the companionway door. A large hanging locker is to port.

GALLEY (Port)

• Sandalwood Corian countertop
• Oval molded fiberglass sink with cover/cutting board that matches the countertop
• Chrome single-lever faucet with sprayer wand, hot and cold pressure water
• Stainless trim microwave
• Nespresso coffee maker
• Kenyon single-burner glass cooktop
• Isotherm stainless front drawer-style refrigerator
• Storage in multiple cabinets, drawers, and compartments above and below the countertop
• Large fixed portlight at eye-level for outside views
• Opening hatch overhead
• 120V outlet
• Wastebasket stores neatly in the bottom drawer

HEAD (Starboard)

• Sandalwood Corian countertop
• Molded fiberglass undermount sink with stainless steel stopper
• Stainless steel single-lever faucet with hot and cold pressure water
• Separate shower with clear plastic door with friction hinges
• Shower fixture is stainless steel with a handheld wand and single lever controls
• Custom-fit teak shower grating
• Opening overhead hatch in shower compartment
• Shower features a small Corian shelf with lip, and a gasketed cabinet with shelves
• Multiple dimming LED lights overhead
• Dometic electric freshwater head with Y-valve
• Teak framed mirror
• Multiple storage compartments, aft bulkhead panel provides access to rear of helm
• 120V outlet
• Towel bar
• Robe hook on back of door
• Molded fiberglass sole with non-skid finish

CONVERTIBLE SETEE/BERTH (Forward)

• U shaped settee converts into a queen berth with fold-down backrest
• Seat backs and forward berth cushions upholstered in Sunbrella Fretwork Flax and seat bottoms upholstered in Sunbrella Horizon Capricco Heather Beige
• Storage underneath berth and in multiple compartments to port
• (4) stainless steel cup holders
• Two (2) bulkhead mounted lights and two (2) recessed overhead dimmable lights
• 12V USB power plug

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

STARGAZER features full C-Zone digital switching and control. All DC systems are controlled either through a designated touchscreen located adjacent to galley, or through both Garmin displays. Back up breaker panel adds redundancy, and a standard AC Panel completes the system.

12V System:

• Seakeeper 3 Gyrostabilzer
• Bow Thruster/Windlass - (1) Group 31 AGM
• Engines and Generator: (3) Lifeline GPL3100
• House: (2) Lifeline AGM 210Ah GLP 4DAP
• Remote operated battery switches with manual backup
• Manual parallel battery switches
• Start charger- Victron Centaur 12/30-3 35A automatic battery charger
• House charger- Victron Multiplus 12/3000/120V automatic charger
• (3) Blue/White Lumishore underwater LED lights

AC Electrical System:

• Kohler 6Ek0D 6kW generator (70 hours)
• 50-amp shore power cord with retracting reel
• Shore power and genset selector and breakers
• Xantrex inverter control panel
• Galvanic isolator for shore-power systems
• Inverter - Victron Multi 12/3000/120V automatic inverter

MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT

• (2) New Mercury 600HP Mercury outboards (repowered in 2025 with 44 hours)
• Mercury digital throttle controls
• Mercury Joystick Piloting for Outboards (JPO)
• Side Power SE60/185S 12V bow thruster
• 10,000 BTU interior air conditioning
• 8,000 BTU console air conditioning
• Power-assisted hydraulic steering with tilt wheel
• Lectrotab automatic leveling electric mechanically operated trim tabs with LED indication
• Fuel (2) 250 gallon barrier lined cross linked plastic fuel tanks
• Water (1) 55 gallon tank with pressure water system and water heater
• Waste (1) 21 gallon tank
• Diesel (1) 19 gallon tank
• Racor filters for each engine and genset
• Twin Groco bronze strainers for custom sea chest, all seawater drawn from sea chest
• 11 gallon 120V hot water heater
• Custom two-step ladder for entry into aft mechanical space/bilge

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT

• LED USCG-approved running lights
• (2) 2,000 GPH aft and (1) 2000 GPH forward automatic bilge pumps
• High-water bilge alarm
• Saltwater wash-down in cockpit & anchor locker
• AFI flush-mount 12-volt air horn
• Custom varnished teak staff with US flag & stainless steel socket
• Stamoid covers for helm seat, helm console, stern seat, and J- seating
• Ground Tackle System:
• 35 lb. Delta anchor with 25’ x 5/16” SS chain, 200’ x 9/16” rode and SS swivel
• Lewmar VX2 electric windlass with remote helm controls as well as on foredeck
• Anchor locker hatch with stainless steel roller and safety chain