2017 Hinckley Picnic Boat 37 MKIII
- Maggie Rust
- Apr 28
- 6 min read
2017 Hinckley Picnic Boat 37 MKIII
“Mint Chip” is a pristine example of the iconic 2017 Hinckley Picnic Boat 37 MKIII, combining timeless design, cutting-edge jet propulsion technology, and unmatched craftsmanship. Built in 2018 and immaculately maintained since delivery, this boat embodies the legacy of the Hinckley name — synonymous with American yachting excellence for nearly a century.
Located in Delray Beach, FL, this MKIII is powered by efficient twin 370HP Yanmar engines paired with Hamilton Jet Drives, operated via Hinckley’s intuitive JetStick II system, complete with dynamic positioning, hoverlock, and heading hold. This classic day boat offers the ultimate ease and maneuverability when docking or mooring.
She features freshly upgraded cushions throughout, bringing a modern and luxurious touch to her classic teak-accented layout. Her heritage shines through every detail — from the handcrafted joinery to the sleek profile that turns heads at every dock. Notable upgrades include island queen berth, cockpit refrigerator and cooler, teak package with teak decks an much more. Recent upgrades include high speed wifi via starlink.
Meticulously cared for with an open-checkbook maintenance philosophy, this 2017 Hinckley Picnic Boat 37 MKIII is truly turnkey and ready for her next discerning owner. Whether you’re planning elegant sunset cruises or weekend escapes to the Bahamas, she delivers a refined and reliable experience.
Highlights Include
Twin Yanmar 370HP diesel engines with Hamilton Jet Drives
JetStick II for precision control
Recently upgraded exterior cushions
Starlink high speed WiFi
Varnished teak helm deck and accents throughout
Impeccable mechanical and cosmetic condition
Professionally maintained and lightly cruised
Specs
Year - 2017
Make - Hinckley
Model - Picnic Boat 37 MKIII
Class - Express Cruiser
Length - 37 ft
Beam - 11.25ft
Fuel Type - Diesel
Fuel Tank - 220 gal
Hull Material - Composite
Propulsion
Engine Make: Yanmar
Engine Model: 8LV370
Engine Year: 2016
Total Power: 370 hp
Engine Hours: 622
Engine Type: Inboard
Fuel Type: Diesel
Drive Type: Jet Drive
Engine Location: Port
Engine Make: Yanmar
Engine Model: 8LV370
Engine Year: 2016
Total Power: 370 hp
Engine Hours: 612
Engine Type: Inboard
Fuel Type: Diesel
Drive Type: Jet Drive
Engine Location: Starboard
Features
Cockpit
Optional Teak decks in cockpit
Starboard transom door from swim platform with optional extra seating
Optional lounge filler makes sun pad seating on port
Swim platform clad in custom optioned fore/aft teak deck package
Optional 18” deep insulated and drained cooler in port amenity with hinged lid
Cockpit cushions upgraded
Optional weather covers for cockpit seating
Teak boarding step for port or starboard side deck
Courtesy lights under side decks port and starboard
Cockpit/pilothouse lockers with varnished louvered teak doors
Cockpit shower with mixing valve at stern seat.
Stamoid cockpit mooring cover
Two speakers in cockpit with dedicated amplifier and volume control
Four Optional stainless steel combination cup/rod holders mounted on the port and starboard side decks
Two sets Optional Rupp rod holders mounted on port under gunwale
Optional fresh water washdown in cockpit
Pilothouse
Optional Varnished teak pilothouse liners and dash
Optional teak decks throughout
(4) Pilothouse windows with Green Tint include: (2) Electric Sliding side windows and (2) Fixed, forward with heavy duty, self-parking, intermittent windshield wipers and fresh water washers
Insulated white overhead has two optional (2) Electric opening oversized hatches with Ocean Air Sky screens/shades
Stidd seats with Luxor Leather Soft Touch in Vellum for helmsman and navigator seats with integral folding foot rests
Optional power adjustment for Stidd helm seat, fore/aft, up and down.
Optional pilothouse table with removable stainless steel pedestal and canvas cover with storage bag.
Optional 18” deep insulated and drained cooler in port amenity between cockpit and pilothouse with folding lid and storage below.
Pilothouse cushions in upgraded Perennials Little Big Stripe Blue Boy upholstery at port and starboard
Two 12,000 BTU air conditioning/reverse cycle heat units in pilothouse with separate controls for port and starboard.
Additional illumination is by four (4) overhead low-voltage halogen lights
Storage lockers under pilothouse settees
(10) Cup holders, three at each settee and two at each helm location
Glove box/storage at port and starboard helm shelves
Varnished teak locking companionway door
Varnished teak handrail on centerline
Stamoid 3-piece drop curtains with Eisenglass windows
Optional 110V AC waterproof outlet in pilothouse
Optional USB charging jacks in lieu of standard cigarette style 12V jacks in side shelf locations.
Helm Station (Starboard)
Varnished teak instrument pod
Stainless steel 14” steering wheel with varnished wood rim
Hinckley “JetStick II®” with H-Lock and Heading hold features
Engine gauges, tachometer with hour meter, oil pressure, water temp., nozzle indicator
Glove box/storage with lid at aft end of starboard shelf and USB jacks
(2) Cup holders
Electronics and Navigation Equipment
Upgraded Raymarine e165 16” color Chartplotter/Radar with 4kw 24” color HD scanner
Raymarine P70R Autopilot interfaced to GPS
i70 Multifunction instrument display with depth interfaced with Raymarine equipment
Standard Horizon Explorer Gx1600BVHF radio with RAM mic
Compass: Ritchie, mounted at helm dash
Racor fuel filter/water audible alarm with indicators for generator main engines
High water bilge alarm with indicators for each bilge zone (3)
ACR remote spotlight control
Optional Hinckley OnWatch vessel monitoring system.
Independent climate controls at port and starboard helm
Entertainment Electronics
Marine Starlink System for high speed WiFi
New Fusion Sound System with enhanced bluetooth connectivity for additional range and performance
Independent volume controls for pilothouse and cockpit at helm
(2) Pair of speakers – (1) pair in pilothouse forward and (1) pair in cockpit. All speakers have remote volume control
Galley (Port)
Custom Corian “Witch Hazel” countertop in galley
Stainless steel sink with Grohe fixtures, spray nozzle and hot and cold pressure water.
Adler Barbour refrigeration – 12-volt cold plate refrigerator in a self-draining insulated box
110-volt outlet
Built-in bin for dish stowage
(3) Cherry pullout drawers
Red step-light in galley
Under counter pull-out garbage receptacle
Additional storage is provided outboard and under the galley sink.
A “pantry” locker with louvered door and several shelves separates the galley from the forward V-berth area and houses the stereo system.
Head (Next aft starboard)
Solid cherry door panel door
Custom satin varnished cherry countertop and under-mounted porcelain sink.
Grohe faucet/hand held shower provides hot & cold pressure water – bracket for shower bulkhead mounted
Sealand Vacu-Flush electric marine head is plumbed to a 27-gallon holding tank and overboard discharge
Mirror on the forward bulkhead with cherry frame.
Storage is provided by cherry faced lockers above and outboard the vanity, a drawer with a cherry face beside the marine head, and a locker under the vanity.
110-volt outlet
Air conditioning/heat outlet in head
Opening port with screen, as well as forced ventilation.
Stainless steel towel bar
Island Queen Berth (Forward)
Island Queen berth with settee to port for easy access to the bunk.
Storage lockers under Island Queen berth have easy-access cherry front drawers
Cedar-lined hanging locker is just aft of the berths to starboard.
Custom shear lockers located to port and starboard for additional storage
Overhead Stainless Steel opening hatch with Ocean Air Sky screen/shade.
Air conditioning/heat outlet in cabin with zone control located at galley aft face
Mattress cover upholstered in upgraded Perennials Sticks Blue Boy fabric
Cabin seat upholstered in upgraded Perennials Tisket Tasket fabric
Electrical
12 Volt System:
Optional 9 KW Onan generator with sound shield (422 hours)
Low resistance, copper wire and sacrificial zinc anode bonding system.
(2) 12-volt house batteries for a total of 420-amps.
Start – Two 12-volt AGM Group 31 batteries with 950 CCA capability.
House – Two 12-volt AGM Group 4D batteries – 210-amps each.
Heavy-duty battery parallel switch allows emergency starting.
(2) Two 185 amp 12 Volt D.C. alternators, one for house batteries and one for each starting battery
12-volt distribution panel includes thermo-magnetic breakers, volt and amp meter.
110-volt AC electrical system
110-volt shore power inlet and relay.
(2) 30 amp shore power cord. (1) dedicated to house and charging loads and (1) dedicated to climate control systems
Victron Multiplus inverter/charger with 100-amp 12-volt multi-stage battery charging capability.
3000 watt pure sign wave inverter with control mounted in cabin
Optional 110 volt outlet located at port helm
Engine/Mechanical
Twin Yanmar 8LV 370hp diesel engines
Optional Algae-X conditioners for engines and generator
Hamilton 274 Jet Drives
Twin ZF 63 transmissions
7” hydraulic variable thrust bow thruster
Hinckley custom “JetStick II®” control system is integrated with the bow thruster
Dual cylinder trim tabs with indicator controls at helm
Fuel filter/water separator with audible alarm panel at helm
Fuel, oil pressure, and water temperature gauges.
Alarms for high-low oil pressure, and high engine water temperature and hydraulic pressure
Manual hydraulic steering pump.
(3) Electric 1500-GPH 12-volt bilge pumps with float switches and high water alarm
Whale emergency bilge pump - mounted in cockpit locker.
In-line 12-volt automatic shower sump pump.
27-gallon holding tank with overboard discharge.
6-gallon stainless steel hot water heater – shore power and engine heated.
40-gallon polyethelelene water tank.
(2) 110-gallon polyethelene fuel tanks - total 220-gallons.
Mylar-faced acoustical foam-lined engine box insulation.
Engine box cover has double gaskets and an electric riser.
Engine box forced-air exhaust fan.
Baffled and insulated air intake
Automatic engine compartment fire suppression system, with automatic engine shut-down
Optional overboard waste discharge


















