2023 Hinckley Picnic Boat 40 | SCUSI

INTRODUCTION

The Picnic Boat 40 was designed without compromise, and SCUSI represents the continuing evolution of this timeless design. Incorporating all the success of previous models, this 2023 Picnic Boat has evolved to include state-of-the-art post-cured epoxy hulls with leading edge technology and first ever feature, the power folding side door. The layout is built to entertain yet perfect for those more intimate outings with close friends. SCUSI is incredibly elegant at the dock but extremely fast and nimble underway.

VESSEL WALKTHROUGH

DECK & HULL:

HULL CONSTRUCTION: Hinckley TriGuard Epoxy Construction – Aramid fiber/E-glass outerskin with Corecell M Foam for core. Carbon fiber for inner skin infused and post-cured with epoxy resin using Seaman Composite Resin Infusion Molding Process (SCRIMP).

HULL AND DECK FEATURES:

• Petrol Blue Awlgrip hull paint with Double Oyster White Awlgrip bootstripe
• The bottom is finished with Micron CSC - Black
• SCUSI also has optional teak decking with black seams throughout including, swim platform
• Hinckley designed stainless steel bow rail
• Swim Platform – Heavy-duty fiberglass swim platform has teak deck inserts with stainless steel brackets and half round, and a stainless-steel telescoping 3-step folding swim ladder.
• Large forward anchor locker with additional fender storage, remote windless 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
• Two (2) stainless steel Mate series combination cup/rod holders mounted on the port (1) and starboard (1) side decks with drains
• 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 fender are easily fastened by Wichard clips and stainless steel D rings
• An optional stainless steel Bo Peep boarding handle with side deck mounts and storage in cockpit
• Optional folding mast bracket in lieu of standard fixed; quick pin with lanyard/barrel configuration fwd. for fastening

PILOTHOUSE:

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

• Teak forward dash, instrumentation.
• Overhead are two large self-dogging power stainless steel hatches providing excellent ventilation including ocean air covers and screens.
• 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 Double Stidd helm chair with optional full power (fore/aft, up/down) is finished tastefully in Ultrafabrics Coast Snow Cap with Sunbrella Horizons Capriccio Mediterranean contrast piping and accent panel.
• A single matching  Stidd seat with optional full power (fore/aft, up/down) is located to port for the co-pilot
• Port and Starboard large power sliding window provide additional ventilation and light also have snap in Cream Stamiod covers for interior privacy or sun protection when not underway.
• The generous L-settee to port has Ultrafabrics Coast Snow Cap with Sunbrella Horizons Capriccio Mediterranean contrast piping cushions. 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
• Optional Bo-peep handrail with side deck mounts and storage in cockpit

COCKPIT:

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

• Seating cushions in Ultrafabrics Coast Snow Cap with Sunbrella Horizons Capriccio Mediterranean contrast piping.
• Optional seat covers in Stamoid Cream.
• 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 the transom swing door.
• 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 holder / cup holders are located on the aft side decks.
• A three-piece Cream Stamiod /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 in Sunbrella Natural provides sun protection to aft cockpit

HELM STATION FEATURES:

• SCUSI 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 spot light 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.

ELECTRONICS AND NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT:

Navigation Equipment:

• Optional Dual Garmin GPSMAP 8617 touchscreen chart plotters in lieu of single Garmin GPSMAP8622
• Garmin 4kw 24” GMR X HD Raydome
• Garmin autopilot
• Garmin VHF with Ram Mic
• Sirius XM weather for Garmin chartplotters

Entertainment Equipment:

• Fusion MS-UD 755 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 radio for Fusion Stereo
• 28” Samsung Smart TV mounted on bulkhead aft of bunk to starboard. Requires picture source.

ACCOMMODATIONS & LAYOUT:

Galley/Interior:

• Access to the cabin is through the locking high gloss teak louvered pilothouse door.
• The interior in 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 Limestone 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 drawers with cherry satin cherry front.
• There is a locker shelf located above the galley counter top as well as a deep shelf behind.
• Forward in the v berth is a large welcoming convertible settee in Ultrafabrics Coast Snow Cap with Sunbrella Horizons Capriccio Mediterranean contrast 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 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:

• 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 a 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 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.
• 12-volt DC Vacu-flush marine head with optional 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.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:

• 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 generator with sound shield.
• 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 EQUIPMENT & ENGINE DETAILS: 

• 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)
• 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
• (1) 12,000 BTU air conditioning with reverse cycle heat in cabin, powered by shorepower generator or inverter.
• (2) 12000 BTU reverse cycle air conditioning units for pilothouse.
• Fresh water wash down in anchor well.
• Overboard waste discharge
• 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

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT: 

• Polished stainless steel 22# anchor with 25’ of stainless-steel chain and 150’ rode. The windless 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.