Unbridled Passion
History
A Company Determined
To Lead
For nearly 100 years, Hinckley Yachts has been a leading yacht builder and marine innovator.
Original, From the Start
The Hinckley Company started in 1928 as the Manset Boatyard in Southwest Harbor, Maine. Henry R. Hinckley’s focus was on servicing the local lobster boats as well as the yachts of summer residents on Mt. Desert Island. In 1933, Henry built his first boat, Ruthyeolyn, a 36-foot fisherman with beautiful lines that are surprisingly familiar and still look the part, even today.
The Hinckley Company started in 1928 as the Manset Boatyard in Southwest Harbor, Maine. Henry R. Hinckley’s focus was on servicing the local lobster boats as well as the yachts of summer residents on Mt. Desert Island. In 1933, Henry built his first boat, Ruthyeolyn, a 36-foot fisherman with beautiful lines that are surprisingly familiar and still look the part, even today.
Admired And Appreciated
From the very beginning, the yachts from the Hinckley yard were kept to the highest standards. Henry was not satisfied with many off-the-shelf parts and soon the yachts from Hinckley came to feature custom designed and fabricated hardware such as stanchions, chocks, pulpits and masts. This attention to detail made these yachts distinctive and, in time, they would earn the collective admiration of sailors and yachtsmen around the world. People who knew boats could instantly spot a Hinckley; those who didn’t were simply able to appreciate the graceful lines and the glistening brightwork.
From the very beginning, the yachts from the Hinckley yard were kept to the highest standards. Henry was not satisfied with many off-the-shelf parts and soon the yachts from Hinckley came to feature custom designed and fabricated hardware such as stanchions, chocks, pulpits and masts. This attention to detail made these yachts distinctive and, in time, they would earn the collective admiration of sailors and yachtsmen around the world. People who knew boats could instantly spot a Hinckley; those who didn’t were simply able to appreciate the graceful lines and the glistening brightwork.
People who knew boats could instantly spot a Hinckley; those who didn’t were simply able to appreciate the graceful lines and the glistening brightwork.
Innovation Is Our Northstar
Today, Hinckley remains one of the few recreational builders using carbon composites vacuum-infused with epoxy for incredible strength. Our research and development continues to drive innovation. JetStick 4® brings military grade GPS hardware and digital processing to a completely redesigned driving experience. And innovations found only on a Hinckley such as Heading Hold and Dynamic Steering allow the boat to understand your intended course and carve turns with ease. Hinckley is unique in owning and operating nine world-class service yards up and down the east coast. And our YachtCare program delivers an ownership experience like no other.
Today, Hinckley remains one of the few recreational builders using carbon composites vacuum-infused with epoxy for incredible strength. Our research and development continues to drive innovation.
JetStick 4® brings military grade GPS hardware and digital processing to a completely redesigned driving experience. And innovations found only on a Hinckley such as Heading Hold and Dynamic Steering allow the boat to understand your intended course and carve turns with ease. Hinckley is unique in owning and operating nine world-class service yards up and down the east coast. And our YachtCare program delivers an ownership experience like no other.
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