Hinckley Yacht Services

Inboard, Outboard & Mechanical

At Hinckley Portsmouth, our mechanical department is highly experienced with certified technicians to work on inboard and outboard engines, marine generators, exhaust and fuel systems, jet or pod drive systems. From marine diesel repair to propeller repair or pod replacement, Hinckley’s machine shop is a boat repair resource providing captains and owners with in-depth service. Hinckley Yacht Services is one of a handful of certified repower centers for the Mercury V12 600 engines.

Hinckley Portsmouth is a fully certified Yamaha and Mercury Marine dealership for outboards, and Cummins, Yanmar, Volvo (marine diesels and IPS), Westerbeke, Caterpillar, and all major marine inboard diesel engines. We also repair and replace bow thrusters, windlasses, hydraulic systems, fixed and variable pitch props and shafts. Hinckley is now an authorized installer of Seakeeper gyro stabilization systems. See us for a Seakeeper quote.

Boat Painting, Marine Finishes, Fiberglass Repair

Whether you require Awlgrip, Alexseal, Interlux or other marine paint finish, Hinckley Portsmouth has a state of the art paint booth that will paint your boat to look like new. We take pride in being the best in the industry in yacht painting. Whether you need hull paint or a complete hull and deck paint job, we will be happy to provide an estimate for your boat and complete your new yacht painting project on time and on budget. While your yacht is with us, take advantage of our renowned fiberglass repair and gel-coat repair.

Hinckley has all your boat painting and yacht finishing needs covered. Our facilities can accommodate boats up to 140’ with separate facilities for mast refinishing. Marine varnish and teak refinishing are specialties. Let Hinckley Portsmouth restore your teak deck, bring back the luster of your yacht’s brightwork, replace teak rails or other trim pieces. Let Hinckley Portsmouth give your teak varnish a brilliant finish.

Boat Storage

Hinckley Portsmouth is RI’s largest boatyard. With our waterfront acreage and 196,000 square feet of indoor boat storage, Hinckley will make sure your boat is secure and dry for the winter storage season. On our 15 acres, we have room to store 450 boats, all of which are professionally shrink-wrapped with or without access door. Hinckley provides more indoor boat storage than any boatyard in the area. For boat storage, all the options are available for all makes and models at Hinckley Portsmouth. Hinckley’s Portsmouth marina also has boat slips available in the heart of America’s favorite cruising grounds. Deep water slips for yachts up to 180’. Megayacht tie-up is available along our main bulkhead.

Boat Upholstery

We offer complete boat upholstery and marine canvas services for all boat seating, indoor and outdoor canvas. From bimini to settees, to port shades, boat curtains and crew carpet, call on us. Our marine upholstery department works closely with several interior design specialists who will work with you or let your designer commission our workroom to create just the right interior for your boat.

Rigging

Whether you need to repair the running rigging, replace a hydraulic system or install a new winch or roller furler, our sailboat rigging department has the expertise. We are servicing dealers for Antal, Lewmar, Edson, Harken, Navtec, Ronstan, Schaefer and more.

Marine Electronics

Take advantage of the advancements in marine electronics and improve the safety, security and efficiency of your boat. We are servicing marine electronics dealers for Foruno, Raymarine, KVH, Simrad, B&G, Flir, Northstar, Garmin and most other marine electronics.

Marine Carpentry

Hinckley’s reputation for marine woodwork is well deserved and recognized throughout the world. Let our shipwrights work on your teak repairs, teak deck, toe rail, overhead, cabinetry or any fine woodworking detail. See Hinckley Portsmouth for port and windshield replacements, too.

HamiltonJet Certified Service Center

Hinckley Portsmouth is a HamiltonJet Certified Service Center, providing expert service, maintenance, and support for HamiltonJet waterjet propulsion systems across all makes and models. Since the original Hinckley Picnic Boat, Hinckley Yachts has been a trusted partner of HamiltonJet, installing and servicing HamiltonJet propulsion systems for Hinckley yachts across decades of ownership. Our factory-trained technicians have deep experience diagnosing, servicing, and rebuilding HamiltonJet systems, from routine maintenance to major overhauls. Whether it’s impeller and stator service, seal and bearing replacement, steering and reverse bucket systems, or full jet rebuilds, Hinckley offers in-house capabilities and precision workmanship you can trust.