Hinckley Yachts Marks 1994 Picnic Boat Legacy with Portsmouth, Rhode Island Service Hub
Hinckley Yachts, established in 1928, is renowned for its production of sailboats, motorboats, and cabin cruisers, receiving accolades from David Rockefeller, Jr. In March, the company unveiled the Picnic Boat 45, expanding a series that began in 1994. Scott Bryant, the Vice President, emphasized the necessity for the industry to evolve. The main manufacturing takes place in Southwest Harbor, Maine, while repairs for approximately 475 pleasure vessels each year are conducted at a 15-acre site in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. This Portsmouth yard, previously a naval depot, includes eight buildings and a marina with 100 slips, employing 150 individuals. The initial success of the Picnic Boat drew in new owners, as Hinckley strives to uphold its reputation amid industry consolidation, with O'Connor noting that clients perceive boating as a lifestyle.
Key facts
- Hinckley Yachts was founded in 1928
- David Rockefeller, Jr. called Hinckley "the only boat to get"
- The Picnic Boat 45 debuted last March
- The original Picnic Boat line was first unveiled in 1994
- The Portsmouth, Rhode Island facility spans 15 acres and eight structures
- The Portsmouth yard services about 475 new and existing pleasure craft per year
- The 100-slip marina is full for most of the year and staff of 150 works round the clock
- Hinckley operates 12 other service outposts on the East Coast, including in Florida and Connecticut
Entities
Artists
- David Rockefeller, Jr.
- Scott Bryant
- John O'Connor
Institutions
- Hinckley Yachts
- Galerie Magazine
Locations
- Southwest Harbor
- Maine
- Portsmouth
- Rhode Island
- Newport
- Florida
- Connecticut
- United States