Hinckley Launches 300th Picnic Boat

Since its introduction in 1994, the Hinckley Picnic Boat® has become the most successful single motor yacht in our history.

The Picnic Boat, a 36-foot boat designed by Bruce King, pioneered an innovative water jet system that eliminated the need for a propeller. It is the first time jet propulsion was used on pleasure boat of this class. Other companies soon imitated this pioneering technology.

In 1998, Hinckley introduced the JetStick®, the first integrated, computerized maneuvering system in a production boat. Acting like a sophisticated joystick, the system makes it intuitive to steer and dock a jet boat.

The introduction of the JetStick was a revolution in boat handling technology that transformed the Picnic Boat into the world's most easily maneuverable yacht.

The Picnic Boat EP

In 2001 Hinckley introduced the Picnic Boat EP. We extended the pilothouse roof by 2.5 feet, added an L-shaped settee, and offered an optional 3x3 foot triangular teak pedestal table, creating a layout ideally suited to relaxed conversation and gracious entertaining.