{"id":43246,"date":"2022-07-18T20:47:47","date_gmt":"2022-07-19T01:47:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hinckleyyachts.com\/?p=43246"},"modified":"2022-07-18T20:57:34","modified_gmt":"2022-07-19T01:57:34","slug":"hinckleys-iconic-picnic-boat-is-now-the-quietest-ride-on-the-water","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hinckleyyachts.com\/uncategorized\/hinckleys-iconic-picnic-boat-is-now-the-quietest-ride-on-the-water\/","title":{"rendered":"Hinckley\u2019s Iconic Picnic Boat Is Now The Quietest Ride on the Water"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Industry Leader Partners with Twin Disc For The \u2018<\/em>SilentJet™\u2019 Experience<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

NEWPORT, RI (July 19, 2022)<\/strong> — Hinckley, the builder of America\u2019s finest yachts for nearly 95 years, was the first to bring the marine space the world\u2019s first fully electric luxury yacht in 2017 (Dasher), and now is back with a new hybrid upgrade for its iconic Picnic Boat which can run in full silence with its trademarked SilentJet<\/a> technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe know our clients want what\u2019s next, and they also want common sense solutions,\u201d says Geoff Berger, CEO of The Hinckley Company.\u00a0 \u201cThe electric Dasher turned heads as all our new models always do, but the practicality of going any distance on electric given the best current technology wasn\u2019t ideal for our clients.\u00a0 With SilentJet <\/a>you can travel farther with the hybrid diesel system than with Dasher\u2019s electric platform.\u00a0 Furthermore, we learned that electric powered water jets are much quieter and produce less vibration than traditional propellers.\u00a0 To deliver a truly silent cruising experience that feels almost like sailing, we knew our water jet propulsion system was the best fit.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hinckley started conceptualizing a hybrid solution shortly after the 2017 launch of electric Dasher.  Ongoing conversations with Twin Disc led to collaborating on the project, and the team integrated the new hybrid technology into Hinckley\u2019s JetStick™ control system which featured automatic components that no one had brought to market before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBy collaborating with Hinckley to implement a complete hybrid solution, we advanced our development with a proven builder who embraces electric and hybrid technology,\u201d said Mike Gee, Vice President – Hybrid Engineering.  \u201cTwin Disc focused on Hinckley\u2019s needs and tailored our technology and software to provide an automatic mode that seamlessly manages diesel\/electric operation.  The functionality perfectly complements Hinckley\u2019s already existing user-friendly control system.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The SilentJet<\/a> technology maintains the standard of excellence found in all Hinckley products.\u00a0 Quiet propulsion and less time lost at the fueling dock make SilentJet<\/a> the best way to spend time on the water with family and friends.\u00a0 With SilentJet<\/a> engaged, the Picnic Boat 40 S\u2019s cruising speed is seven knots.\u00a0 Range is at least an hour (at seven knots, and up to 90 minutes at 5.5 knots), and the Picnic Boat 40 S cruises at 35 knots (depending on load) under diesel power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWith SilentJet<\/a>, you glide away from the dock and cruise through the harbor in total silence,\u201d says Scott Bryant, Hinckley\u2019s Vice President of Sales & Marketing.\u00a0 \u201cWhen faster speeds are desired or the battery requires charging, the diesel engine comes on automatically, replenishing the battery in just 30-45 minutes. Since all the electrical loads on the Picnic Boat can be supported by the battery while at anchor, there\u2019s no need for a noisy generator. \u00a0It\u2019s a complete paradigm shift in the onboard Hinckley Experience.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SilentJet<\/a> is just the latest Hinckley innovation.\u00a0 Since 1928, Hinckley has pioneered beautiful, timeless, and highly innovative yachts.\u00a0 The company has a long tradition of innovation in pursuit of the perfect yachting experience.\u00a0 From the early use of fiberglass in the Bermuda 40 in the 1960\u2019s, to the development of the first recreational joystick control (JetStick) on the category-defining Picnic Boat in 1990\u2019s, they\u2019ve always worked to combine the latest technology with cutting edge naval architecture to do what has not yet been done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The world\u2019s most luxurious new hybrid yacht has arrived.  To inquire and arrange a test ride, please visit hinckleyyachts.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Key Specifications for Picnic Boat 40 S with SilentJet<\/a> Propulsion:<\/p>\n\n\n\n