Ask for the broker’s written package before you book the trip
After the phone screen, get the paperwork — or don’t buy the plane ticket.
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The Journal
These are the published letters. Notes on pre-owned picnic boats and the Maine coast, written for people who might actually buy one.
Holland Boats, the Making of a Coastal Classic
From the little 14 to the defining 32 and the roomier 38, Holland’s appeal begins with the working waterfront—and leaves plenty of room for pleasure.
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12 Things You Need to Do Before Wrapping Your Boat for Winter Storage
Empty the boat, flag problems, and hand it to the yard ready for wrap — 12 practical steps.
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The Downeast Buyer’s Guide to the Newport Boat Show
What to look at, what to ask, and what a new boat can teach you about buying a pre-owned one.
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The Boat Billy Joel Couldn't Buy
How Billy Joel, Doug Zurn, and Peter Needham built Nomad — and quietly bent American powerboats afterward
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The C.W. Hood story: Marblehead Wasques and the soft-top dayboat
Who builds them, why the Wasque 26 still turns heads, and what to know when a pre-owned Hood shows up on the brokerage list.
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Labor Day starts the yard calendar on Casco Bay
When southern Maine haul-outs book up — and what that means if you’re shopping a pre-owned Hinckley jet before she comes out.
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Financing a pre-owned Hinckley jet
The YachtWorld ask is not the cash you need at closing—here is how marine loans treat older picnic boats in the $250–400k brokerage band.
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Winterizing a jet vs a shaft
Freeze, salt, and a Maine shed
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Ellis, New Harbor, and Wilbur — three Maine yards worth the drive
When a Casco Bay picnic-boat shopper should go east — and when to stay home.
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How to be a guest on a picnic boat
Sit where the skipper can still see the pots.
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The lunch hook
A swim and a sandwich. Not a night. Here is how to tell the difference in Casco Bay.
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Casco Bay after Labor Day
The bay empties. The yards fill. If you're shopping a picnic boat, this is the useful month.
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The Sabre Story: Fifty Years of Maine Boatbuilding in Raymond and Rockland
Maine-built sail and power, from the Sabre 28 to today's express cruisers...
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How to Select the Best Upholstery for Your Picnic Boat
Fabric, foam, color strategy, and maintenance secrets for picnic boat seats.
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Best Picnic Boat Cruising Grounds in North America
From the St. Lawrence to the Gulf Coast — where to take your Hinckley and why.
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How to Restore Teak on Your Picnic Boat: The Complete Guide
That silver-grey patina will not fix itself. Here is how to bring back the golden glow.
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The Ultimate Spring Start-Up Checklist for Your Picnic Boat
Spring is coming. Is your Hinckley ready, or will she leave you marooned with a leaky hull?
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VHF Radio Etiquette: The Unspoken Rules Every Picnic Boat Captain Should Know
Save lives and avoid headaches by mastering the airwaves.
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Boat Safety Essentials: What Every Captain Needs to Know
Stay safe on the water this season
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Buying an old picnic boat: what to inspect before you fall in love
Engine records, survey details, sea trial notes and the hidden issues to check before buying an older Hinckley, Sabre or Back Cove
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All Aboard for the Fourth!
Your Guide to a Flawless Boat-Day Culinary Spread
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How to Avoid Hitting Buoys in the Bay
7 Smart Tips for Safe Navigation
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Safety: The key to a safe voyage is preparation
Whether your in the Bay or 100 miles off shore always be prepared
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From Galley to Deck: Your Guide to Picnic Boat Dining Done Right
Perfect Meals for a Picnic Boat Voyage
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The Great Loop
What to know before you start your Picnic Boat voyage
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DIY: How to Repair Scratched Teak
An experts guide to repairing scratched teak on your picnic boat
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Video: Touring the MJM Factory
Boating Magazine provides a tour of the MJM Factory
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Barry Hinckley Shares the Hinckley Story
A first hand account from a member of the Hinckley family
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Careful with your Canine
Protecting Your Boat from Your Dog's Impact
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Mastering the Gentle Art of Docking Your Picnic Boat
A Guide for Every Mariner
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The Growth Of Back Cove Yachts
Navigating Success with Maine-Built Craftsmanship
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How to Control Sea Sickness
Don’t let motion sickness ruin your voyage
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Hinckley's Historical Influencers
A historical look at the men and women that impacted the growth of Hinckley Yachts
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Hinckley Yachts, Historical Timeline
A look a the major historical events impacting Hinckley's growth
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Hinckley Yachts, A historical look
Modern Classics | Timeless Craft | Seaworthy Style
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Welcome to Teak & Beam
Cruising Culture. Dockside Style.
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