Portsmouth, RI (October 3, 2019) — The Hinckley Company today announced Hinckley OutboardCare, the industry’s pinnacle outboard repower and care program. The new program from Hinckley Yacht Services is focused on helping owners of any make or model yacht repower to the latest in outboard technology from Mercury Marine, Yamaha, and other outboard brands. For owners of inboard powered boats, Hinckley OutboardCare brings unmatched expertise in the complexities of outboard power conversion through its 10 YachtCare Centers along the US east coast from Maine to Florida.
Additionally, the Company has also announced today that its Hunt Yachts Coastal Series will standardize on outboard propulsion across its product line. The iconic Surfhunter, Harrier and center console Hunt Yachts will now be powered by the owner’s choice of Mercury Verados with optional Joystick Piloting for Outboards (JPO) and Skyhook Digital Anchoring System or Yahmaha outboards with Helm Master integrated digital boat control system.
“Our customers have been asking us about the latest outboard platforms and to integrate the digital compontents into a seamless experience” said Mike Arieta, President of The Hinckley Company. “They want to work with someone they trust with the experience to take the complexity out of installation and the capability to upgrade and service these digital systems. We have a network of 10 YachtCare Centers on the east coast which, in most cases, allow us to reach our customers wherever they need us to be. The new outboard platforms use digital throttle control and auto trimming with integrated GPS and speed inputs. They are complex systems and our customers realize that they need a trusted partner to get the job done right”.
Key details of the Hinckley OutboardCare program include:
- Pick-up and delivery of your yacht anywhere on the US East Coast
- An experienced and dedicated Care manager for project management and ease of communication
- Comprehensive inspection from stem to stern-including sea trial
- Cleaning and detailing of the entire boat
- Comprehensive quality control process for the outboard motors and digital control systems to ensure a superior operating experience
- 24/7 in season support
Media Contacts:
The Hinckley Company | Pete Saladino | 917-843-4187 | psaladino@hinckleyyachts.com