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Fort Myers, FL | N 26° 42.920' / W 081° 45.710'

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Hinckley Takes the Helm at Sweetwater Landing

Hinckley Yachts , a leader in the luxury yacht industry, has announced a new alliance with Sweetwater Landing Marina located in Fort Myers, Florida. Effective immediately, Hinckley Yachts will be assuming operation of the Sweetwater Landing Marina. Strategically located in a prime coastal setting, the Sweetwater Landing Marina presents an opportunity for Hinckley Yachts to further enhance its services and sales offerings. This alliance opens doors to an expanded range of possibilities, enabling Hinckley to provide superior yacht care and sales solutions to a broader clientele.   

One of the marina’s standout features is its pristine and picturesque property, complementing Hinckley’s commitment to excellence. The property boasts a category 5 hurricane rated yacht storage facility, providing a secure and safe haven for boat owners seeking refuge during tumultuous weather conditions. Sweetwater Landing Marina’s transient slips and ample space align seamlessly with Hinckley’s unwavering dedication to delivering the utmost in customer service.   

This new alliance extends beyond business endeavors, fostering growth and opportunities for employees. As Hinckley Yachts takes the helm at Sweetwater Landing Marina, it paves the way for a promising future for team members.   

Hinckley Yacht Services

The blood money trail: how a war profiteer laundered his wealth through boat manufacturing, brand new hinckley talaria 34 burns due to incompetent design and build..

The brand new Hinckley Talaria 34 was in the middle of three days of sea trials when it was destroyed in a fire .

Founded in 1928 by Henry Hinckley, the brand is on it’s 9th owner. [recently resold in 1979, 1982, 1997,  2001 and 2011].   With each change in ownership, the quality of their work seems to have diminished. 

The Hinckley name, once synonymous with excellence, is now nothing more than a distant memory.

Sadly, the company’s current poor workmanship not only diminishes the brand but also poses a significant danger, with increased risks of fire, explosion, electrocution, injury, and loss of life. The very viability of the company is at stake.

Firefighters work to extinguish a blaze in a boat tied up at Dysart’s Marina in Southwest Harbor Monday evening. Credit: Mark Good

Crews raised the Hinckley picnic boat on Tuesday. Credit: Edna Martin

From Warfare to Watercraft: The Dark Legacy of a Weapon Designer turned Boat Company Owner

Hinckley yacht services: a failure of trust and skill.

The craftsman’s have left.  Focused on accounting, the quality of work is life threatening.  Project management is incapable of making decisions. Their approach is inconsistent, neglected, and incompatible with achieving a satisfactory result on a reasonable schedule and budget.

Do you want your boating experience to be “ Man Rescued, Forced To Abandon Burning Sailboat”

“Preventing problems is easier than coping with a 0300 AM catastrophe “.  “It’s much easier to discover and remedy problems in the boatyard than while at sea.  Before every voyage is another chance to prevent potential trouble…Things can go from an easy to fix scenario to an abandon ship crisis in surprisingly short period time .

Hinckley Yacht Services may be the most dishonest boatyard in the USA

It’s always wise to get a second opinion when you have doubts about the honesty of the workmen . We did just that and sought out opinions from some of the most reputable professionals in the marine industry. It likely saved our lives.

With 35 years of service records from the same owner and the same boatyard, as well as professional opinions from experts in the marine business, it’s clear that honesty is an issue at Hinckley Yachts.

In this case, Hinckley Yacht Services failed to take the necessary steps to address the problems presented to them, including developing a plan, setting a direction and establishing priorities.

“The Galley: Fixing what isn’t broken”

During the pre-purchase survey, it was noted that the woodwork in the galley “showed its age,” indicating normal wear and tear for a frequently used boat. However, no wood rot was detected.

Despite this, the General Manager of Hinckley Yacht Service, Daniel Vullemier, insisted that the entire galley of a Hinckley Bermuda 40 needed to be replaced, claiming it was “rotten.” This was not the case, and it seems that Daniel Vullemier’s intentions were driven by greed.

A second independent specialist flown in from a famous New England boatyard, found no wood rot.

A boat builder known for expertise in woodworking should recognize regular wood, unless they were being dishonest.

Example 2: Engine: fraud.

It is not legal for Hinckley Yacht Service to bill for fake tests they only pretended to have done. 

The Engine Hoses May Be New With No Evidence Of Leaks, But It Is More Profitable To Lie

How can Hinckley hope to compete against  honest craftsman and superior technologies 

Hinckley Yacht Services: Incompetence of repair work

70 critically important safety issues involving failures on one boat 

Hinckley Yacht Services is unable to prepare, the boat that made them famous, a Hinckley Bermuda 40 for ocean racing.

Independent experts counted over 70 problems that Hinckley Yacht Service caused or ignored.

Critical safety items, that pose a direct risk of fire, explosion, electrocution, injury, or loss of life.

Important safety issues that may compromise safe operation, the vessel may lose power, lose control or flood as a result of this problem.

Not immediately serious, that may lead to substantial failures and/or repair costs in the future.

• See how Hinckley Yachts fixed their boat

Engine: Fraudulent examination followed by incompetent repairs

 3 decades of love by a single owner summed up the B40’s recent history. Maintained by the same yard and supported with decades of records, which Hinckley had no interest in. The boat had an active season prior to it’s sale.

Against best industry practices, avoiding scientific analysis and without bothering to fully exam the engine. Hinckley Yacht services billed for engine compression tests, they just did not perform them, nor did they send out oil for analysis.

Based on pretty much nothing except greed, Hinckley Yacht Services suggested the engine needed $ 36, 212 in repairs.

Exhaust System:Burn/Fire Hazard.

Neglecting the vitals of the boat to bill on the easy and expensive.  

Independent surveyor:  “The exhaust system is rigidly attached to the engine, while the engine is flexibly mounted. The non-jacketed interface at the exhaust manifold lacks insulation, this is a burn/fire hazard. The exhaust system is jacketed, should the inner jacket leak, seawater will infiltrate the engine’s cylinders. ” 

This system should have been “modernized using a dry riser and water lift muffler”. 

Waiting for the masts to fall in the ocean: Just how bad is Hinckley Yacht Service ?

Most catastrophic failures in sailing can be prevented through proper maintenance and inspection. A well-maintained sailboat should not experience a broken mast, except in extreme weather conditions or when rigging is found to be defective. Sailing can be a safe and enjoyable activity when proper precautions are taken.

The yacht’s chainplates are ferrous steel and rusting; these are known to be a weak point of the Hinckley Bermuda 40s of this era. Hinckley Yacht Services ignored specific written requests to address this issue .  Chain plate below deck armature should have been removed, cleaned, dye checked and inspected. 

Rigging is only as strong as it’s weakest link.

This boat was forced to withdraw from the Annapolis Bermuda race due to the suspect quality of Hinckley Yacht Services work.  

It is important to always ensure that all equipment is in proper working condition before participating in any race, otherwise you are putting myself and others at risk of injury or death.

It’s time to sell Hinckley Yachts

Electrical fires or failure? Simply a question of when.

“Throughout the yacht, DC wiring is oversized and installed in such a manner as to make ongoing maintenance exceedingly difficult.

Branch circuits appear to have been wired with no overall plan

No schematic drawings were evident”

Pressure Drop Refit Review. Conducted at Hinckley Yacht facility in Easton, Maryland

Jerry Lundquist, did you buy Hinckley Yachts and Hunt Yachts with blood money ?

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Hinckley YachtCare

Designed so you won’t have a care in the world.

YachtCare brings together 9 world-class Hinckley Yacht Services locations and a mobile service team to deliver an ownership experience like none other.  It is a level of simplicity and care in the ownership experience that is unparalleled.  It is a feeling that is available only on a Hinckley.

PICK UP/DROP OFF AND MOBILE SERVICE

Enroll your Hinckley in YachtCare and receive captained pick up and delivery to your dock from anywhere on the US East Coast.   In select markets, our mobile service team will visit your boat directly for service without storage.  With Hinckley, your YachtCare Manager is dedicated to your boat and is only a call or text away.  When the season turns and it’s time to put your boat in storage or to receive a visit from our mobile service team, simply let us know.

WORLD-CLASS STORAGE

Over the last 24 months, Hinckley brought online over 100,000 square feet of climate-controlled indoor storage in our YachtCare Centers from Maine to Florida.  In the US southeast alone, we opened 40,000 square feet of hurricane rated storage tailored to the local environment.  This world-class infrastructure is built to safely and securely store your boat in the off season and to provide you with unmatched peace of mind.

QUALIFY FOR CPO-STATUS UPON RESALE

YachtCare provides 24/7 support in season so you can rest assured the Hinckley team will have your back around the clock.  In the off season, whether you would like your yacht relocated or treated to a refit, every inch of your boat will receive impeccable attention. Varnish, upholstery, fiberglass, paint, electronics, mechanical and more will be ready to splash when you are.  As an added benefit, Hinckley Yachts enrolled in YachtCare can qualify for Certified Pre-Owned status upon resale.

INCLUDED IN HINCKLEY YACHTCARE:

• Pick-up and delivery of your Hinckley powerboat anywhere on the US East Coast
• An experienced and dedicated YachtCare manager for project management and ease of communication
• Comprehensive inspection from stem to stern-including sea trial
• Pre-haul decommissioning of engine, electrical and water systems
• Haul out, wash and indoor storage in a climate-controlled environment
• Annual maintenance of mechanical and electrical systems, Jetstick, water jets, topside paint and gel coat finishes
• Launch and commission for the upcoming season
• Cleaning and detailing of the entire boat
• Automatic review of any outstanding warranty/recall issues for all equipment
• Comprehensive quality control process to ensure a superior operating experience
• 24/7 service hotline to better serve your needs and answer your questions
• Eligibility for Certified Pre-Owned status upon resale ( learn more )
• Network of Hinckley YachtCare centers along the US East Coast
• Mobile Service is available in select markets for service without storage
• A tailored offering for our early model yachts, YachtCare Classic, is available in Florida in Spring 2020.

Hinckley YachtCare is designed for Hinckley Picnic Boats, Talaria motor yachts,  Runabouts , Center Consoles and Sport Boats only.  For details or to have a YachtCare manager contact you, please submit your information below.

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