"WHIMBREL" is a highly updated Picnic Boat Classic with a starboard-side Stidd helm chair and air-conditioned cabin. She features an upgraded Yanmar 440hp engine, Glendinning joystick, new custom upholstery and cushions, recent Garmin 12” plotter and Fusion stereo and speakers, and many often-overlooked upscale touches like classic styled Faria engine gauges and custom accent lighting. She is easily shown.
Hinckley’s Picnic Boat Classic combines traditional aesthetics in her beautiful lines and stunning craftsmanship with modern design and materials. WHIMBREL's thoughtful features and appointments, including shallow waterjet draft, easy and intuitive Joystick control system, and starboard side Stidd helm chair make her well equipped for effortless and elegant entertaining, day cruising, or weekending. She features an open and comfortable pilothouse and cockpit, with ample deck space and seating. Below in the air-conditioned cabin she sleeps two comfortably and offers amenities including galley and head with shower.
Measuring 36’4” overall, she features Hinckley’s advanced composite construction and a proven Deep-V hull that delivers a remarkably smooth, dry, and confidence-inspiring ride. Power is provided by an updated 440 HP Yanmar diesel repowered engine driving the waterjet propulsion system, offering effortless handling, exceptional maneuverability, and access to waters beyond the reach of conventional propeller-driven yachts. Cruise comfortably at approximately 22 knots with a top speed approaching 28 knots.
The Picnic Boat remains one of the most recognizable and sought-after luxury day boats ever built. Combining advanced technology with timeless aesthetics and meticulous craftsmanship, “WHIMBREL” offers an unmatched opportunity to own a true American classic that continues to set the standard for elegance, performance, and quality.
SPECIFICATIONS
BASIC INFORMATION
Manufacturer:Hinckley
Model: Picnic Boat 36 Classic
Year: 2000
Category:Power
Condition:Used
Location: Old Saybrook US
Vessel Name:WHIMBREL
Hull Material:Composite
Designer:Gregory Marshall
ENGINE
Make:Yanmar
Model:6LY2A-STP
Engines(s):1
Hours:4294
Engine Type:Inboard
Fuel Type:diesel
Horsepower:440|horsepower
ACCOMMODATIONS
Total Cabins:1
Total Heads:1
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT
Length:36 ft
Beam:10.08 ft
Draft - max:
Bridge Clearance:10 ft
TANK CAPACITIES
Fuel Tank:160|gallon
Fresh Water Tank:35|gallon
GALLERY
DESCRIPTIONS
Steering SystemJoystick Control
NOTABLE FEATURES
WHIMBREL’S significant features include:
Upgraded 2012 Yanmar 440hp engine with waterjet drive
Upgraded Glendinning Joystick for easy docking
Starboard side Stidd helm chair
Hinckley varnished teak package (Aug 2025) - coamings and pilothouse
Teak locking companionway door with bi-folding removable hatch-top
Two overhead lights
3-piece drop curtain with isinglass windows to enclose pilothouse
Varnish teak handrails port and starboard aft in the pilothouse
Exterior window covers
Pilothouse (To Port):
Side facing double settee w/ arm port
Cup-holder/drink holder, teak varnished grab rail
Stainless steel footrest bulkhead mounted
Stainless steel bar-style lower footrest for forward and aft-facing seat
HELM STATION
Stidd helm chair with manual adjustment and upholstered arm rest
Varnished teak instrument pod
Stainless steel bulkhead mounted footrest
Stainless steel 14” steering wheel with varnished wood rim
Glendinning joystick control
Upgraded Faria engine gauges, temperature, oil pressure, fuel, and Jet nozzle direction (steering angle) indicator
Top-opening locker with chart storage, outboard of helm seat
12-volt outlet
Ignition key switches with push-button stop
Electrical breaker panel - mounted outboard between helm station and helm seat
HELM ELECTRONICS & NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT
Garmin multi function 1243x chartplotter display with radar (2025)
Garmin autopilot
Garmin 215 VHF radio
Garmin Fantom 18 radar
Garmin 800 AIS (July 2025)
Ritchie compass
ACR spotlight with remote controls
ENTERTAINMENT:
Fusion MS-RA70NSX stereo
Six Fusion speakers, two in cockpit, two in pilothouse, and two in the cabin
CABIN
"WHIMBREL"’s interior provides comfortable accommodations for two, has a separate head with shower, and a galley. The interior is finished in satin-varnished cherry, including sheathing. The cabin sole is varnished teak & holly.
Four fixed ports overhead
Opening overhead hatch with screen and shade
Galley countertop in White Corian
Scandvik lever faucet (July 2025)
Five Frigast stainless steel 12-volt lamps
Air conditioning with reverse-cycle heat
Forward Berth:
V-Berth arrangement - cushions upholstered in blue and white fabric
Storage under the v-berth with access under the mattress
Forepeak anchor locker storage behind a louvered cherry door
Hanging locker to starboard just aft of the V-berth
Two window ports
Air conditioning controller and vents
Two stereo speakers on forward bulkhead
Two overhead mounted fans Head (Starboard)
Next aft of the hanging locker to starboard is a private head with a solid cherry door.
Varnished cherry countertop with a white porcelain under mount sink
Scandvik lever faucet provides hot & cold pressure water
Vacu-flush marine head and holding tank
Floor is seamless gelcoat for easy cleaning
Mirror on the forward bulkhead with cherry frame
Storage in cherry faced lockers above and outboard the vanity
Drawer with a cherry face beside the marine head
Locker under the vanity
110-volt outlet
Forced ventilation
Fixed portlight
Two (2) Frigast 12-volt lights
Towel bar on aft bulkhead
Air conditioning vent
Galley (Port)
The Galley is to port with an White Corian countertop with a stainless steel sink with Scandvik faucet and hot and cold pressure water. The two-burner propane stove is set in the countertop forward and has a wooden cover to increase countertop space. The Adler Barber refrigeration is mounted aft of the sink and is accessed by a lift-up top. A “pantry” locker with louvered door and interior shelves and a flip-up fiddled top separates the galley from the V-berth area. Additional storage located under the galley sink.
Portlights head and galley (2)
Ports and hatches w/ removable screens
Frigast stainless steel 12-volt lamps
12-volt outlet
Inverter
Air Conditioning
110 volt outlets galley and head
V-Berth with filler cushion converts double berth
Storage under the V-berths
Hanging locker, starboard
Fixed ports (2)
COCKPIT
The cockpit coamings are finished in varnished teak. Two cockpit scuppers provide direct overboard drainage, ensuring efficient water runoff. There is transom seating, motor box seating and helm and companion seating under the hardtop.
Fiberglass non-skid cockpit sole
Fiberglass interior cockpit coaming
Teak coaming step
Boarding ladder SS/Teak
Storage lockers throughout the cockpit and pilothouse
Three flush cockpit-sole hatches
Transom shower hot/cold
Engine Box electric lift w/ seat cushions
HULL, DECK, CONSTRUCTION
The hull is built with Dual Guard composite construction utilizing Kevlar, E-glass hybrid and balsa core SCRIMP with Vinylester resin, the deck and cockpit are E-glass and balsa core, molded with polyester resin. This results in a lighter, stiffer, and stronger structure than conventional fiberglass construction. The forward and side decks have a molded-in nonskid pattern.
Teak Transom
Hull topsides- Black Awl Grip
Light Cream deck & cabin house
Bootstripe double Light Cream
Bottom paint - Green
Teak hand rails
fiberglass swim platform w/ teak inserts
SS bracket and half round
SS folding swim ladder
Toe rail, varnished Teak
Eyebrow on cabin, Varnished Teak
SS handrails on house and cabin tops
SS half-round on fiberglass molded rub rail
Opening aluminum hatches with screens (3)
Portlights on house sides, (2) fixed, (2) opening
Cleats Bow, stern and spring SS
Bow chocks (2) SS
Pad eyes for fenders
ENGINE & MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT
The engine is housed in an electric lifting heavily constructed and insulated motor-box for easy access. This also provides additional seating
Yanmar 2012 6LY2A-STP 440-HP diesel engine (upgraded from std 350 & 420hp Installed 2018, Cooling System serviced 2025
Hamilton 292 Jet Drive
ZF 280 transmission
Vetus 7” bow thruster.
Glendenning Joy Stick control system integrated with bow thruster
Racor fuel filter
Tachometer w/ engine hours gauge
Fuel, oil pressure, and water temperature gauges
High engine temperature alarm
Low oil pressure alarm
In-line 12-volt sump pump
Bilge pumps w/ float switches 1500-GPH 12-volt
Bilge pump Whale manual
Holding tank with overboard discharge Aluminum 25-gallon
Hot water heater, SS 6-gallon
Oil transfer pump/engine and transmission
Water drop muffler
Acoustic insulation lead-lined foam double engine gaskets on engine box
Oil transfer pump for engine and transmission
Manual hydraulic steering pump
In-line 12-volt sump pump
(2) Electric 1500-GPH 12-volt bilge pumps - with float switches
Whale emergency bilge pump - with handle in cockpit
Aluminum 25-gallon holding tank - with overboard discharge
Stainless steel 6-gallon hot water heater
16,000 btu MarineAir air conditioner with reverse-cycle heat
ELECTRICAL
The electrical system has a low resistance, heavy copper and zinc anode electrical bonding system.
DC electrical panel and AC sub-panel
12-Volt DC SYSTEM:
(3) AGM 12-volt batteries,
(2) 4D AGM house batteries and
(1) 4D AGM engine start battery
80-amp battery alternator
Heavy-duty battery parallel switch
12-Volt system voltmeter and amp meter
DC systems breaker protected
110-Volt 30-Amp AC SYSTEM:
110-volt 30 amp shore power inlet, relay and shore power cord
Xantrex Inverter (Oct 2024)
110-volt outlet in head & galley
AC electrical panel and DC sub-panel
MISC.
Muir electric windlass 12v DC
Delta 22# anchor, chain & 150' rode on SS bow roller
Varnished bow burgee pennant staff with flush socket
Stern mounted varnished teak ensign pole & socket
Dock lines (6)
Fenders (3)
Navigation lights masthead and cabin side
12-volt trumpet horn
Life jackets (6)
Handheld flare kit
Fire extinguishers
EXCLUSIONS
Excluded from the listing inventory include but not limited to owners personal belongings, tools, loose galley and other items, fishing rods and gear. Items seen aboard or in photos not specifically stated in the listing should be considered to be excluded.
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.
