Hinckley Yachts Review

Summary

Hinckley Yachts was founded in 1928, by Benjamin B. Hinckley. He started what is now simply known as “The Yard” in Southwest Harbor, Maine. He started the company building boats for fishermen and lobster boaters. Four years later, he gives the company to his son, an engineer named Henry who expands the company and starts a marine supply store during World War II. He designs many fittings and boat equipment that are still in use today. Hinckley Yachts was one of the first manufacturers to start using fiberglass construction rather than wood. In 1970, the company established the Hinckley Yacht Brokerage to help owners sell their used boats, and help perspective customers find a used boat to fit their needs. In 1990, the company became the first to convert to Kevlar composites for both decks and hulls. The company expanded in 2000 to open centers in Palm Beach, Florida and Kappeln, Germany. The company produces both sailboats and power boats.

Pricing

Pricing information for a brand new Hinckley Yachts is not available on the manufacturer website. Anyone interested in purchasing a brand new boat should talk with the local dealer to get more information on the pricing or to schedule a test drive. Used boats are available through the Hinckley Yacht Brokerage where the price ranges from $134,500 for a 1973 model up to $3,250,000 for a 2005 model.

Pros

• The company has over 80 years of experience in the boat building industry.
• The boats seem to hold their value well over the years.

Cons

• There is a vast price range between the used boats.

Featured Models

The Hinckley Yacht Fleet includes the following power boats: T29C, T29R, Picnic Boat MK III, T38R, T40, T44, T44 MK II, and T55. The Hinckley Yacht Fleet includes the following sail boats: DS42, SW42, SW51, SW52, SW59, SW61, and SW70.

Conclusion

It is obvious from how long the company has been around that they provide a good quality product to their customers. With the addition of the yacht brokerage, they even make it easy for people who are looking for a used model to get what they want as well. This is a great option for people who are looking for either a powerboat or a sailboat. Though the newer models are fairly expensive, they certainly hold their value and can be considered a good investment for those who can afford it. With access to their own financing, Hinckley Yachts makes it easy to purchase the boat you want.