RAVEN - Hinckley FOR SALE

RAVEN stands as an immaculate classic Downeast express Hinckley Picnic Boat EP. Sought-after amenities include a walkthrough transom door and a Volvo 435 hp common-rail diesel. Updated Garmin nav systems, refreshed upholstery, and a SureShade, plus options such as air conditioning and a varnished teak transom, make RAVEN distinctive.

Overview

RAVEN is a meticulously maintained, highly desirable final-edition Hinckley Picnic Boat EP (Extended Pilothouse), representing one of the most sought-after versions of this iconic model. Unique features, including the rare walk-through transom door and a Volvo Common Rail diesel, were not offered on earlier examples, and her pedigree is further elevated by ownership under a former CEO of the Hinckley Company. Every winter, RAVEN is delivered to Hinckley Yacht Services for the comprehensive winter JetBoat Package, including heated indoor storage, and during the summer season she is cared for by an exceptionally fastidious captain—a level of attention evident throughout the yacht and in the accompanying photographs. The result is a Picnic Boat in true “Bristol” condition, with beautifully maintained, glistening varnish throughout and a continual program of thoughtful upgrades.

Recently, RAVEN received a full Garmin electronics suite, new interior and exterior fabrics, a new stereo system, and a highly desirable powered, electronic telescopic SureShade for the aft cockpit. Her Volvo Common Rail diesel delivers a quieter ride and reduced emissions compared with earlier-generation engines, complementing the refined experience that defines this model. Additional highlights include the rare walk-through transom door, a varnished teak transom, recent Garmin electronics, new fabrics, a powered telescopic SureShade aft cockpit awning, and air conditioning down below for comfortable nights onboard.

RAVEN is the kind of Picnic Boat that turns heads in every harbor and port she graces. Explore the photographs and detailed specifications to appreciate the exceptional condition, pedigree, equipment, and thoughtful upgrades that make this rare Hinckley Picnic Boat truly special.

Hull and deck

The profile is defined by Dark Green Awlgrip topsides complemented by a Light Cream gelcoat cabin house and deck, with Light Cream Awlgrip painted non-skid underfoot. A Matterhorn White double boot stripe sharpens the waterline, while a black bottom underscores the yacht’s purposeful stance.

The hull is engineered with Hinckley DualGuard® composite construction, featuring a Kevlar E-glass hybrid outer skin and a carbon-fiber inner skin, SCRIMP® laminated with vinylester resin. The deck and cockpit are E-glass with a closed-cell foam core, likewise SCRIMP® infused with vinylester resin for exceptional strength and durability.

Under the waterline, Marelon ball-valve seacocks pair with thru-hulls below the waterline and Marelon thru-hulls above it for reliable, corrosion-free service. A stainless-steel half-round caps the fiberglass-molded rub rail. The custom teak transom integrates a walk-through door to the swim platform, and the heavy-duty fiberglass platform features teak insert treads, a stainless-steel bracket, and a half-round. A stainless handrail on the transom is painted to match the hull, and a stainless-steel telescoping three-step folding swim ladder stows neatly beneath the platform.

On deck, a flush foredeck anchor locker with a hinged hatch and fold-out anchor roller simplifies ground-tackle handling. The rounded, tapered, varnished teak toe rail with the Hinckley profile is complemented by varnished teak eyebrow molding around the cabin top, while stainless-steel handrails run along the forward port and starboard cabin top. Ventilation and natural light are delivered by four elliptical opening ports with screens on the house sides and five low-profile opening aluminum hatches—four on the pilothouse top and one on the cabin house top—each equipped with Ocean Air Sky screens and blinds. The Hinckley pilothouse mast and radome, painted to match the deck, crown the pilothouse top, and a masthead-mounted ACR spotlight with a helm-mounted electric remote control stands ready for night operations. Additional detailing includes fender padeyes with toe-rail chafe strips, a stainless-steel chafe strip across the transom to protect the transom/deck corner, fishing rod holders on the side decks, and an opening transom door with a removable filler seat and cushion.

Cockpit

The cockpit welcomes with a forward-facing seat at the transom and comfortable aft-facing seating atop the engine box. Varnished teak coaming verticals and a matching coaming cap frame the space with classic elegance, while exterior cushions are finished in recent Green Sunbrella fabric with off-white piping. Access is effortless thanks to a transom door that extends from the swim platform to the cockpit on the portside, and a transom walk-through fitted with a removable filler and cushion. A stainless steel cockpit step ladder with teak treads mounts port or starboard using robust stainless steel brackets, ensuring sure-footed boarding wherever you choose.

Centrally, the engine box integrates aft-facing seating, a wet bar, and a cooler, both crowned with varnished teak tops for a refined yet durable finish. The wet bar is comprehensively equipped with a stainless steel sink featuring a foldaway faucet and hot and cold pressure water, an insulated and self-draining icebox, a storage drawer, and additional storage beneath the sink. For effortless service access, the entire engine box, wet bar, and seat assembly is hinged at the aft end and raised by an electric lift. Aft, a full-width settee with back and seat cushions—also in recent Green Sunbrella fabric with off-white piping—offers generous lounging, and a hinged lid beneath the cushion reveals a removable storage tub and convenient access to bilge areas. The portside transom door incorporates a removable folding seat section, while port and starboard cup holders are positioned just forward of the cushions, complemented by an additional drink holder.

Underfoot, the cockpit and pilothouse soles feature non-skid in Light Cream for secure footing and a bright, inviting tone. Shade is on demand with a recent SureShade telescopic cockpit awning, and storage is neatly handled by cockpit lockers with varnished louvered teak doors. A cockpit shower with mixing valve is thoughtfully located in the transom walk-through, and direct overboard drainage scuppers ensure the deck remains dry and self-managing.

Pilothouse

The extended pilothouse model showcases the Hinckley teak package, enveloping the space in varnished teak across the dash area, pilothouse window surrounds, around the L-settee, and along the cockpit coamings, with additional varnished teak sideliners and dash lending a rich, timeless finish. Four pilothouse windows comprise two sliding side windows and two forward fixed windows with grey tint, while the forward panes are serviced by heavy-duty, self-parking, intermittent windshield wipers and fresh water washers for unwavering clarity. Stidd helm and passenger seats, upholstered in Off-White UltraLeather with Tobacco piping, sit opposite a cushioned L-shaped settee aft to port, accompanied by a varnished teak pilothouse table shaped in a triangle with a folding leaf that extends to a square; a storage locker tucked beneath the settee and five cup holders add thoughtful convenience. Overhead, an insulated white headliner integrates four acrylic opening hatches fitted with Ocean Air Sky screens and shades, with illumination provided by four overhead halogen lights on a dimmer. Comfort and control are further enhanced by two Hella fans mounted port and starboard, Heater Craft heater controls, and a varnished teak locking companionway door, while two varnished teak handrails—one beneath the aft outboard ends of the pilothouse cabin top and one on centerline—ensure secure passage. Stamoid window covers snap cleanly to the inside of the pilothouse windows, and a Stamoid three-piece drop curtain with Eisenglass windows neatly encloses the pilothouse when desired.

At the starboard helm station, a varnished teak instrument pod frames a stainless steel steering wheel with a varnished wood rim, complemented by the Hinckley JetStick® control, electronic engine controls, and vessel system switches, all monitored via a Volvo engine systems display. Practical touches abound, including a top-opening chart pocket with chart storage outboard to starboard and a 12-volt cigarette-style outlet within the pocket, as well as a Pro Mariner galvanic isolator monitor for shore-power protection; sound is delivered by two stereo speakers mounted in the coamings.

Electronics and navigation

At the helm, a suite of recently updated Garmin equipment inspires confidence, featuring a chart plotter with radar, a repeater display presenting key data such as depth and speed, and an autopilot for effortless course keeping. Communication is assured through a Standard Horizon Command mic VHF, while precise bearings are delivered by a Ritchie binnacle compass. Running attitude is refined via Lenco trim tab controls, safety is heightened with a high water bilge alarm, and night operations are illuminated by an ACR spotlight. Entertainment on board is enhanced by a recent stereo receiver.

Accommodations below

A warm, refined ambiance envelopes the interior, finished in satin-varnished cherry—including the sheathing—complemented by a varnished teak and tulipwood cabin sole and louvered cherry locker doors. Comfort is assured by air conditioning with reverse-cycle heat, and illumination is provided by five Frigast stainless steel bulkhead lights. Above the V-berth, an opening overhead hatch with teak trim is fitted with an Ocean Air blind and screen as well as an Ocean Air Sky screen and shade, while natural airflow is enhanced by four opening ports—one in the galley, one in the head, and two above the V-berth—all supplied with removable screens. From the pilothouse companionway, the layout flows gracefully with the galley to port, a private head to starboard, and the V-berth accommodations forward.

To port, the galley is thoughtfully arranged for seagoing efficiency and style. A refrigerator box aft with a lift-up top is paired with a Sea Frost 12-volt cold plate refrigerator housed in a self-draining insulated box, and the Cream Fleck Corian countertop frames a single-bowl stainless steel sink with a Grohe fixture and spray nozzle delivering hot and cold pressure water. Forward, a Force 10 two-burner propane stove with a wooden cover is matched by a built-in 110-volt, 950-watt microwave oven outboard, and a pantry-style locker with a louvered door, several shelves, and a lift-up top provides a useful boundary to the forward V-berth area. Practical touches include three cherry pull-out drawers, an under-counter pull-out garbage receptacle, storage both outboard and beneath the sink, and an opening port with a screen. A red step-light lends nighttime visibility, a 110-volt outlet offers convenience, and overhead sound-absorbent material with cherry battens softens the acoustic profile. Safety and shipwide systems are close at hand with a Trident Marine LP gas control and detection system and a Mastervolt inverter/charger control.

Opposite, the head is accessed through a solid cherry panel door and features a molded fiberglass sole for easy cleaning. A varnished cherry countertop holds an undermounted porcelain sink, served by a Grohe faucet and hand-held shower that provide hot and cold pressure water. The Sealand Vacu-Flush electric marine head is plumbed to a 27-gallon aluminum holding tank with overboard discharge, while a cherry-framed mirror on the forward bulkhead and generous storage—cherry-faced lockers above and outboard of the vanity, a drawer beside the marine head, and a locker under the vanity—keep essentials neatly stowed. An opening port with a screen and forced ventilation ensure fresh air, and a 110-volt outlet adds utility.

Forward, the V-berth converts to a very comfortable double berth formed with an insert, flanked by varnished cherry shelves above the berths and abundant storage beneath, including an easy-access cherry drop-front door to port. Additional stowage lies in the forepeak behind a louvered cherry door, and a cedar-lined hanging locker to starboard just aft of the V-berths incorporates a custom pull-out bar for effortless wardrobe management. Entertainment and comfort are enhanced by two stereo speakers mounted port and starboard on the forward bulkhead and two Hella fans on the port and starboard bulkheads facing aft, while the overhead opening hatch with its Ocean Air Sky screen and shade invites light and breeze at anchor or underway.

Electrical system

A low-resistance electrical bonding network with heavy copper conductors and sacrificial zinc anodes safeguards the yacht, while the 12-volt DC system is anchored by three 12-volt AGM 4D batteries delivering a combined 606 amp-hours, supported by an 80-amp engine-driven alternator and a heavy-duty battery parallel switch that also enables emergency starting. The 110-volt, 30-amp AC system provides reliable household power through an AC electrical distribution panel with volt and amp meters and a dedicated DC sub-panel, complemented by two 110-volt shore power inlets with a relay and shore power cords—one serving house loads and one dedicated to air conditioning—and a MasterVolt inverter/battery charger for seamless charging and inversion.

Engine/mechanical equipment

Power comes from a 2007 Volvo D6-435 hp common-rail diesel paired to a Hamilton 292 Jet Drive and a ZF IRM220PL transmission, with a Vetus 7 12-volt bow thruster for precise low-speed handling. The Hinckley custom JetStick control system is fully integrated with the bow thruster, delivering fingertip maneuverability. At the helm, a Volvo tachometer with a digital display presents multiple engine data points, while alarms monitor for high or low oil pressure and high water temperature. Performance and reliability are further enhanced by a custom wet exhaust muffler system, a custom engine exhaust silencer, Bennett trim tabs, a Racor fuel filter/water separator, an oil transfer pump serving both engine and transmission, and a manual hydraulic steering helm pump.

Bilge and drainage systems are robust, featuring two electric 1500 GPH 12-volt bilge pumps with float switches, a Whale emergency bilge pump mounted in the cockpit locker, and an in-line 12-volt automatic shower sump pump, all backed by a high water bilge alarm and supervised by a ProMariner Galvanic Isolator monitor. Comfort systems include a heater for the pilothouse and cabin, a 16,000 BTU air conditioning system with reverse-cycle heat, a 27-gallon holding tank with overboard discharge, and a stainless steel 6-gallon hot water heater warmed by shore power and engine. Quiet operation is assured by acoustic-lined foam engine box insulation with double gaskets on the engine box cover, an electric riser for effortless access, and an engine box exhaust fan to maintain optimal temperatures.

Additional equipment

The ground tackle system features a flush foredeck anchor locker housing a Muir electric windlass package complete with a polished stainless steel Delta 22 lb anchor, 15 ft of stainless steel chain, 150 ft of anchor rode, and a polished stainless steel folding bow roller, with operation from the helm station or via a hand-held wired remote at the anchor locker. Complementing this, the yacht is outfitted with a varnished burgee pennant staff with flush socket at the bow and a stern-mounted 4 ft varnished teak ensign pole with matching socket, along with dock lines, fenders, and a deck shower and water outlet with a hot-and-cold mixing valve. Safety and navigation equipment includes life jackets, a hand-held flare kit, three 2.5 lb dry chemical fire extinguishers, a 12-volt air horn with a switch on the dash, and masthead and running lights.