“GRATEFUL MILES”

GRATEFUL MILES is a like-new example of Hinckley’s largest and latest Picnic Boat. With over 30 years of refinement, this Hinckley Picnic Boat 40 is the 28th hull and features upgraded 550hp Cummins engines, Seakeeper 6 stabilization, teak decks as well as the optional upgraded teak cladding in pilothouse.  Finishing up her first full season, GRATEFUL MILES has been lift kept only cruised in brackish water and serviced and stored indoors with Hinckley Yacht Services in the off season. 

Steering SystemJoystick Control

VESSEL WALKTHROUGH

YACHT INTRODUCTION:

The Picnic Boat 40 was first introduced in 2018 and represents the continuing evolution of this timeless design. Incorporating all the success of previous models this new boat has evolved to include state-of-the-art post-cured epoxy hulls with leading edge technology. Her layout is built to entertain yet perfect for those more intimate outings with close friends. The PB40 is incredibly elegant at the dock but extremely fast and nimble underway.

INTERIOR 

• The Picnic Boat 40 has a generous 12’-10” beam with an open and inviting interior layout. GRATEFUL MILES tastefully finished upholstery along with the optional port and starboard hull ports gives an open and airy feeling to this space.
• The well-appointed galley runs along the port side with a large head to starboard, which includes a separate shower stall with molded in seating.
• The forward, oversized V berth settee provides seating for six adults and converts into a sleeps berth with a dedicated filler cushion storage under the steps.
• Efficient storage is plentiful for extended stays.
• The cabin is finished in satin cherry with high gloss Teak and Tulipwood sole.
• The pilothouse is elegant with optional high gloss teak accents and natural teak decking though out.
• A pilothouse L settee to port has a large folding table for entertaining larger groups.
• The large double Stidd helm chair with footrest is a desirable option for couples and includes power up/down and forward/aft controls which is very nice when underway and looking to improve visibility and/or comfort.

EXTERIOR

• A retractable electric SureShade provides sun protection to the aft cockpit.
• Stainless Steel handrails and teak cockpit cap rails accentuate her attention to detail.
• Access to the aft cockpit can be made either through the transom swing door on starboard side.
• Stainless steel bow rail

HULL & DECK CONSTRUCTION

• Hull: Carbon Kevlar construction with Corecell M Foam core. Infused and post-cured with Epoxy resin using Seaman Composite Resin Infusion Molding Process (SCRIMP®).
• Deck: E-glass outer and inner skin with closed cell foam core. Laminated using Seaman Composite Resin Infusion Molding Process (SCRIMP®).

Hull and Deck Features:

     Flag Blue hull paint with double Vivid Red boot stripe with optional Oyster White middle stripe.

• The bottom is finished with Micron CSC – Black
• GRATEFUL MILES also has optional teak decking with traditional black seams throughout including, swim platform
• Swim Platform – Heavy-duty fiberglass swim platform has the optional teak decking with stainless. steel brackets and half round, and a stainless-steel telescoping 3-step folding swim ladder
• She has a large forward anchor locker with additional fender storage, remote windlass and collapsible boat hook
• Two Stainless steel half-round Hinckley bow chocks on fiberglass molded rub rail
• Four 12” Stainless steel (2) bow cleats and (2) stern
• Mid-deck cleats are stainless steel pop up models
• Tapered teak high gloss toe rail with rounded Hinckley profile
• There are five thoughtfully placed Stainless steel handrails located (2) cabin top (2) pilot house top (1) trailing edge of pilothouse
• Fenders are easily located in the forward anchor locker, aft deck hatch or self-deploying mid-ship via the easily assessable deck compartments located mid ship. Aft fenders are easily fastened via (4) Phender Pro clips which can be deployed and retrieved with one hand
• An optional stainless steel Bo Peep boarding handle has two receiver sockets located along the aft corners of the swim platform that is stored along the inside port gunnel
• Lumishore underwater lights at transom: (3) SUPRA Series SMX53 dual color (Blue and White) LED underwater lights with integrated control at helm

PILOTHOUSE and AFT COCKPIT FEATURES

 The Pilothouse is adorned with full teak appointments finished in high gloss varnish.

• Including teak forward dash, instrumentation and sideliners
• Underfoot is teak decking with optional black seams and white courtesy lighting along footwell
• Overhead are two large self-dogging power stainless steel hatches providing excellent ventilation that also includes Oceanair retractable covers and screens.
• Two 12,000 BTU reverse cycle air conditioning units are dedicated to the Pilothouse and have independent thermostatic controls located outboard each helm seat port and starboard.
• Forward are two large fixed frameless tempered windscreens with intermittent washer and wiper controls located at helm providing excellent visibility.
• Five dimmable LED lighting in located overhead in the insulated white headliner with a teak grab handle running centerline.
• The power Double Stidd helm chair is finished tastefully in Ultraleather-Coast in Beacon with optional self-piping.
• A single Stidd seat is located to port for the co-pilot.
• Port and Starboard large power sliding window provide additional ventilation and light also have snap in Ivory Stamoid covers for interior privacy or sun protection when not underway.
• The generous L-settee to port is covered with upgraded premium fabrics where the seats are Ultraleather Coast in Beacon and the backs are Perennials Nit Witty in Sea Salt. The teak table is thoughtfully designed with an integrated stainless steel grab handle and folds outward to double its size when needed. The pedestal is polished stainless steel.
• The amenity cabinet to starboard with stainless sink beverage center refrigeration below and has a teak countertop with louvered doors for storage for bottle and glassware.
• Additional storage in located in the pilothouse deck hatch below.
• Optional Teak Pilothouse and cockpit sole with black seams. Teak decking to be sealed with 1 part Natural / 4 Clear SEMCO finish.
• Bo-peep handrail with side deck mounts and storage in cockpit
• Optional Full Power (fore/aft, up/down) Double Stidd helm seat in lieu of single manual helm seat.
• Optional (2) Bo-Peep sockets on the swim platform, each in line with chafe strip outboard of stern cleat.

The Picnic Boat 40 has a deep aft cockpit with spacious seating fore and aft offering a perfect conversational area.

• Cockpit is finished with teak cap rails and decking with optional black seams.
• You will find an optional retractable Sureshade overhead providing coverage to the aft cockpit.
• Conveniently located on the shelf behind the rear facing bench is an Ice chest with an adjacent champagne bucket with lid.
• The flip up compartment located along the top of the transom is perfect space for storing flip-flops or shoes.
• Additional storage is located between the forward facing settee in the pilothouse and aft facing bench in the aft cockpit. A trash receptacle is located inside of the louvered teak endcap door.
• Access to the aft cockpit is made through either the transom swing door or through the optional portside Power sliding door which folds and slides into a concealed garage. A key FOB is also included.
• The Engine box is hinged at the rear facing aft settee an electric lift to provide for easy access to the engines compartment.
• There is a large centerline deck hatch with fender and line storage as well as providing access to the generator.
• There is a fresh water wash down shower with hot and cold mixer located just inside the transom door.
• Two stainless steel combination rod holders / cup holders are located on the aft side decks.
• A three piece Ivory Stamoid /Eisenglass encloses the pilothouse when needed.
• Included is an aft cockpit cover which attaches to pilothouse top and fastens allow the upper edge of transom and coaming. It is well ventilated and has zipper access at the transom door.
• Retractable electric Sureshade provides sun protection to aft cockpit.

HELM STATION FEATURES

• GRATEFUL MILES is equipped with Hinckley’s Jetstick III control system located just forward of the starboard armrest.  Jetstick III’s Electronic steering dynamically adjusts tension and sensitivity to optimize helm feel at all speeds. Military specifications sensors paired with GPS provide superior vessel handling in tight quarters while improving Hoverlock and Heading Hold features. 
• The helm pod is located front and center with a beautifully rounded and finished in high gloss teak it contains twin plotters, engine multifunction gauges as well as the analog fuel/ temperature / electrical outputs.
• Danforth Constellation high-speed Compass
• The dash contains additional switching for power hatches, windows and lighting controls.
• A USB charging station and two cup holders are purposefully placed within reach of helm.
• Display for the gyroscopic Seakeeper ACR remote spotlight and Intermittent/self-parking wiper controls are also close at hand.
• A twin-engine binnacle is located along the starboard shelf.
• Auto pilot is located just aft of the Jetstick III control system.
• The 14” Alpa leader stainless steel wheel is finished with gloss varnished teak rim.

INTERIOR/GALLEY FEATURES

• Access to the cabin is through the locking high gloss teak louvered pilothouse door.
• The interior is finished in satin varnished cherry.
• The light cream sound absorbent headliner overhead has dimmable low voltage lighting overhead.
• The entry steps with courtesy light are raw teak and lead to a high gloss teak and tulipwood cabin sole.
• The galley located to Port has a cabinet housing the C-Zone switching battery breakers as well as the remote for the generator. 12V lighting is provided underneath locker and illuminating the counter.
• The Dune Prima Corian countertop has an under mounted stainless steel sink with hot/cold Grohe facet and Kenon two burner electric cooktop and Top load 12V refrigerator with thermostatically controlled cold plate.
•  A contemporary wooden handrail is provided below the counter forward of the sink.
• 110 volt GFI outlet mounted at aft bulkhead.
• There are five LED bulkhead lights controlled individually at fixture.
• Matching Corian covers are included for the sink and stove when not in use.
• A microwave oven and slide out trash are located in the cabinet below.
• Additionally there are five dovetailed cherry maple drawer with cherry satin cherry front.
• There is locker sheer located above the galley countertop as well as a deep shelf behind.
• Forward in the v berth is a large welcoming convertible settee with Perennials Bedouin Stripe Chambray with canvas weave slate piping.
• Which easily converts to a queen berth via the stainless steel electric pedestal.
• The outside walls of V-berth are finished tastefully with satin-varnished cherry battens with sheer lockers located above.
• A cedar lined hanging locker is located starboard forward of the head.
• There are two Hella electric fans located on the forward bulkhead.
• A dedicated Marine reverse cycle 12,000 BTU air conditioning unit can be run off the invertor, shore power or generator.
• There are three venting overhead stainless steel hatches with Ocean air sky screens and three oval powder coated portals providing additional light from the cabin house.

HEAD AND SHOWER FEATURES

• The head is located starboard and accessed through a lockable satin inset paneled door cherry door with eyebrow top. Hooks are provided on the back of the door for towels.
• The ceiling is finished in moisture compatible gelcoat white beadboard with dimmable low voltage lighting.
• A large high gloss cherry countertop is forward running port to starboard with cherry trimmed mirror above. The counter contains an under mounted polished stainless steel sink hot/cold water and a top load trash receptacle with cherry lid.
• Under the counter is a louvered storage compartment and dedicated swing out door for toilet paper.
• A stainless steel hatch with Ocean air Sky screen is located overhead, additionally there is screened port light mounted outboard on the cabin house both providing light an ventilation.
• A Sea land Vacu-flush marine head is plumbed to a holding tank with optional Y valve for overboard discharge.
• The shower is located aft and separated by a Plexiglass partition and swing door within the head. 
• Drainage is through the recessed teak grate.
• A moisture resistant sheer locker is located above the shower seat.
• The shower seat itself has additional dry storage below.
• A stainless steel towel rack is mounted on the aft bulkhead of the shower stall.

ELECTRONICS

• Dual Garmin GPSMAP 8617 touchscreen chart plotters
• Optional Dual-frequency 1KW traditional sonar/high definition depth sounder for Garmin Chartplotter(s)
• Garmin 4kw 24” GMR X HD Raydome
• Garmin autopilot
• Garnmin VHF with RAM Mic
• Hinckley Onwatch remotely monitors bilge, security, shore power, batteries, location and critical engine data. Diagnostics for engine and control system can be performed remotely by Hinckley technicians. Companion mobile app with notifications and security system control.

ENTERTAINMENT

• Fusion MS-AV755 AM/FM stereo with USB connection and Bluetooth connectivity. Remote mounted at helm with Garmin integrations.

• (2) Fusion 6 inch speakers for interior
• (2) Fusion 7 inch speakers in the pilothouse
• (2) Fusion 7 inch speakers in the cockpit

• Sirius XM satellite weather for Garmin
• Sirius XM satellite radio for Fusion Stereo

ELECTRICAL 

• Distribution Panel: C-Zone digital switching giving full function of all DC systems on touchscreen located adjacent to galley. Full control via iPad/iPhone. Additionally, full control at Garmin display at helm or from owner’s iPhone/iPad.
• 12-Volt DC electrical system
• (2) Lifeline GPL-31 starting battery for each main engine and includes generator.
• (2) 12-volt AGM-4D 210-amp/hr service batteries for a total of 420-amps for house accessories.
• Two 185-amp alternators charge each start and house batteries via Mastervolt.
• Heavy-duty battery parallel switches also allow emergency starting.
• 110/240-Volt 30-amp AC electrical system
• 50-A 125/250-volt AC shore power inlet, relay and two 30-amp shore power cords
• Victron Energy Multi-plus 3000-watt/50-amp 12-volt power inverter/battery charger for house batteries
• 30-amp charger for start batteries
• 110-volt outlets
• Kohler 7.5 KW generator with sound shield (~60hrs)
• 35-amp alternator on generator
• Generator control panel in galley includes Start/stop controls and lighted warning panel.
• Low-resistance, heavy copper and sacrificial zinc anode electrical bonding system throughout boat.

MECHANICAL

• Twin Hamilton 322 high efficiency jet drives powered by the upgraded twin Cummins QSB 550 HP diesels with Common Rail technology. Upgraded (2) ZF 220 transmissions, reverse gear which enables jet back flushing. (35kn Cruise / 38kn WOT) (~140 hours)
• Cummins digital engine information interfaced to Garmin multifunction display(s). Separate analog tachometer, oil pressure, fuel tank level, and engine coolant temperature for each engine.  Buzzer for low oil pressure and high engine coolant temperature.
• (2)187 U.S. gallon polyethylene fuel tanks with flush mount vents and fuel air separators.
• (2) Racor fuel filter. Water separators with vacuum gauges and water sensing alarms.
• Optional SeaKeeper 6 Gyro stabilizer
• Equipped with the optional Oil change kit for main engines and generator.
• (1) 12,000 BTU air conditioning with reverse cycle heat in cabin, powered by shore power generator or inverter.
• (2) 12000 BTU reverse cycle air conditioning units for pilothouse.
• Fresh water wash down in anchor well.

PLUMBING

• Hot and cold pressure water
• 80-gallon polyethylene water tank with flush mount vent on hull side and remote gauge.
• 10-gallon stainless steel hot water tank. Heated either via shore power or engine.
• 12-volt DC VacuFlush marine head with a 35-gallon polyethylene integrated holding tank with flush mount vent on hull side and pump out fitting on deck.
• 12-volt DC automatic shower sump pump
• Three 1500 GPH, 12-volt pumps with safety float switches and high water alarm
• Manual pump mounted in cockpit locker
• Marelon ball valve seacocks with thru hulls below water line

SOUND REDUCTION

• Engine room insulated with Mylar faced acoustic foam
• Extensive gasketing for bridge deck and opening hatches to engine room and bilges
• Custom fiberglass, baffled, insulated and drained
• Custom water-cooled exhaust silencers
• Sound absorbent material overhead in Pilothouse
• Sound absorbent material overhead in Cabin

 SAFETY EQUIPMENT & ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT

• Polished stainless steel 22# anchor with 25’ of stainless steel chain and 150’ rode. The windlass can be operated from the helm station or a handheld remote.
• Automatic fire extinguisher system for engine compartment with automatic shut-down.
• Emergency bilge pump
• Three 2-1/2 lb. dry chemical fire extinguisher
• USCG approved flare kit
• 12-volt Kahlenberg air horn with switch on dash
• Six adult, two child type I PFDs and one Type IV throwable PFD
• Four 25 foot and two 50 foot 5/8” docking lines
• USCG approved running and masthead lights
• (4) 8” x 20” inflatable fenders with Polartec covers and Wichard snap hooks for each fender line
• Mounted under side deck boat hook
• 170 piece Crescent tool kit

Disclaimer

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.