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The Hinckley Picnic 36 EP is perhaps the most iconic Downeast jet boat of all time, with classic looks and modern performance wrapped in a quality fit and finish.
The Hinckley Picnic 36 EP is perhaps the most iconic Downeast jet boat of all time, with classic looks and modern performance wrapped in a quality fit and finish. This EP benefited from a highly experienced serial yacht owner who has spared no expense on maintenance and upgrades, as evidenced by the notable highlights and spec sheet below. Competitively priced and fresh out of the shop at Hinckley SWH with new fuel tanks, she is booked for heated indoor storage and ready for her next owner to take her into spring.
2017 Hinckley JetStick Upgrade (1.5)
Freshly reupholstered Stidd seats
Anchor windlass with storable (fold-out) bow roller in anchor locker
Hatches replaced in 2025
Varnished teak wood package
Varnished teak handrails
New polypropylene fuel tanks, installed by Hinckley 1/2026
The hull is Kevlar E-glass hybrid outer skin with balsa and Corecell core carbon fiber inner skin, SCRIMPED with vinylester resin. Deck and cockpit are E-glass and balsa core, SCRIMPED with vinylester resin.
Yanmar 6LY2A-STP 440-hp diesel engine
Hamilton 292 Jet Drive
ZF IRM220PL reduction transmission
Vetus 12-volt bow thruster
Hinckley custom JetStick Gen1.5 control system is integrated with the bow thruster
Yanmar fuel filter/water separator
Tachometer with engine hour gauge
Fuel, oil pressure, and water temperature gauges
Alarms for high-low oil pressure and high water temperature
Water jet nozzle direction indicator
Wet exhaust muffler system
Manual hydraulic steering pump
(2) Electric 1500-GPH 12-volt bilge pumps with float switches
Whale emergency bilge pump mounted in cockpit locker
In-line 12-volt automatic shower sump pump
Acoustic-lined foam engine box insulation
Engine box exhaust fan
Halon engine compartment fire suppression system
TANKS
Aluminum 27-gallon holding tank with overboard discharge
Stainless steel 6-gallon hot water heater, shore power and engine loop heated
(2) Polypropylene upgraded fuel tanks installed by Hinckley in 2026, 150-gallons total*
Flush foredeck anchor locker
Rounded, tapered, varnished teak toe rail with Hinckley profile
Varnished teak eyebrow molding around cabin top
Teak cabin top handrails on side and aft end of pilothouse top
(4) Elliptical ports on house sides (all opening)
Hinckley pilothouse mast with spotlight and radome painted to match deck
(5) Low profile opening aluminum hatches
Custom Hinckley 316L stainless steel mooring cleats mid rail easily to reach from cockpit
Wichard stainless steel pad eyes with chafe strips to hang fenders
Muir electric windlass package:
Flush foredeck anchor locker houses a Muir electric windlass with stainless Delta 22# anchor, 15’ SS chain, and 150’ anchor rode and fold-out stainless steel bow roller. The windlass operates from either the helm station or a handheld remote at anchor locker.
Navigation instruments:
Garmin GPS/Chartplotter (2017)
Garmin 4kW Radar (2017)
Garmin 420 VHF (2017)
Xantrex inverter/charger
Ritchie compass
Garmin multi-function display - depth, water temperature & speed indicator
ACR RLC 100 spotlight with helm-mounted remote control
Entertainment Electronics:
Powerful Fusion stereo system receiver with Bluetooth Integration, JL aftermarket speakers, 3 zones including subwoofer
Teak-covered cockpit coamings
Cockpit sole has molded-in nonskid and direct overboard drainage scuppers
Cockpit lockers with varnished louvered teak doors
Cockpit shower with mixing valve is located under starboard side gunwale
A stainless steel cockpit ladder with two teak steps that mounts to port or starboard with stainless steel brackets
Teak boarding step for port or starboard side deck
Forward cockpit seating is available in the Picnic EP engine box that has an integrated wet bar and an aft-facing cushioned seat upholstered in blue and white striped fabric
Deck shower/water outlet with hot and cold mixing valve
The wet bar at the aft end of the pilothouse includes molded sink with foldaway faucet and hot and cold pressure water, insulated and self-draining ice box, storage drawer to port, and locker to starboard. The sink and cooler have varnished teak covers. The engine box/wet bar and seat is hinged on the aft end and has an electric lift for easy access to the engine.
Aft, a full-width settee has back and seat cushions upholstered in blue and white striped fabric that matches the forward seat. Aft settee includes two hinged lids under the cushions to allow access to removable storage tubs and to access bilge areas. There are cup holders just forward of these cushions on either side.
(2) Sliding side windows and (2) fixed forward windows
Heavy duty, self-parking, intermittent windshield wipers and freshwater washers
Molded-in non-skid gelcoat
Teak trimmed pilothouse windows and shelves
Insulated white overheard has (4) acrylic opening hatches
(4) Overhead low-voltage halogen lights on custom dimmer
Storage locker under pilothouse settee
(3) Cup holders
Pilothouse table is removable, with adjustable pedestal
Varnished teak locking companionway door
(2) Varnished teak handrails under the aft outboard ends of the pilothouse cabin top
Sound-dampening acoustic headliner
Ivory-color drop curtains
Interior window sun UV shades for all four pilothouse windows
Varnished teak custom instrument pod
Stainless steel steering wheel with varnished wood rim
Hinckley JetStick® New 2017
Engine gauges: tachometer with hour meter, oil pressure, water temperature, nozzle indicator, and fuel level
Top-opening locker with chart storage
The pilothouse roof shades additional and spacious seating aft
Triangular varnished teak table, on an adjustable pedestal, hinges open to make a larger square
Storage locker under the settee
The interior is finished with satin-varnished cherry, including sheathing. The cabin sole is varnished teak and holly.
Opening overhead hatch with sliding privacy shade
(4) Oval opening ports below
GALLEY (Port)
Stainless steel sink with Grohe fixture
Hot and cold pressure water
Sea Frost 12-volt cold-plate refrigerator in a self-draining box
Force 10 two-burner stainless steel stove
Remote propane shut off
GE 1000W microwave oven
110-volt outlet
Pantry locker with optional hinged top
Under counter pullout garbage receptacle
(3) Cherry pullout drawers
Step light in galley
LP gas sniffer
Trident propane shut-off system
Opening port with screen
Additional storage is provided outboard and under the galley sink
12V Frigast light
Freedom HF charger/inverter panel
HEAD
Solid cherry door panel door
Molded fiberglass sole for easy cleaning
Varnished cherry countertop with an under-mount porcelain sink
Grohe faucet/handheld shower provides hot & cold pressure water
Sealand Vacu-Flush electric head is plumbed to a 27-gallon aluminum holding tank and overboard discharge
Tankwatch holding tank level indicator
Mirror on the forward bulkhead with cherry frame
Cherry faced lockers above and outboard the vanity
Drawer with a cherry face beside the marine head
Locker under the vanity
110-volt outlet
Opening port with screen
(2) 12V Frigast lights
V-BERTH (Forward)
A double berth is formed with an insert and matching cushion
Storage lockers under a V-berth have a shelf and easy access cherry drop-front doors
Storage in forepeak behind a louvered cherry door
Hanging locker is just aft of the V-berths to starboard
(2) Stereo speakers are mounted port and starboard on the forward bulkhead
Varnished cherry shelves over berths, port side accommodates television
Overhead opening hatch with Ocean Air Sky screen/shade
(2) 12V Frigast lights
Varnished burgee pennant staff with flush socket
Stern mounted 4 ft. varnished teak ensign pole and socket
Boat hook mounted under side deck
Dock lines
USCG standard/required safety items
Life raft
Stamoid aft canvas cover and interior pilothouse window covers
Overview
Name:
SOLEIL
Yacht Type:
Motor Yacht
Series, Model, Class:
Builder:
HINCKLEY
Dimensions
Length Overall:
36' (10.97m)
Beam:
10' (3.05m)
Minimum Draft:
1' 6" (0.46m)
Maximum Draft:
1' 6" (0.46m)
Clearance:
11' 3" (3.41m)
Accommodations
Berths:
2
Heads:
1
Sleeps:
2
State Rooms:
1
Captain Quarters:
No
Speed / Weight
Gross Tonnage:
12.00
Holding Tank:
27 Gal
Fuel Capacity:
150 Gal
Engines
Engine #1
Manufacturer:
Yanmar
Model:
6LYA-STP
Year:
2001
Engine Type:
Inboard
Fuel Type:
Diesel
Horsepower:
440
Appox. Hours:
1450
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All Ocean Sailing Yachts
777 SE 20th Street, Suite 200
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 USA
Telephone: 954-671-0107 sales@alloceansailingyachts.com
