STARGAZER - 2024 40' HINCKLEY Sport Boat 40C
Newport Rhode Island United States
€1,480,484 EUR

• Stars & Stripes blue Awlgrip topsides
• Sport boat off-white gelcoat cabin and deck  
• Double stark white boot stripe
• Blue Pettit Vivid bottom paint

Construction 

Hull
Hinckley Carbon construction with Corecell M Foam core. Infused and post-cured with epoxy resin using Seaman Composite Resin Infusion Molding Process (SCRIMP®)
Deck: E-glass outer and inner skin with closed cell foam core. Laminated using Seaman Composite Resin Infusion Molding Process (SCRIMP®)  
High density foam core in way of high load hardware 
Extruded vinyl sheer guard with stainless steel cap

• Swim platform integrated into outboard bracket with telescoping swim ladder and composite teak decking
• Stainless steel chafe Strips
• Underwater Lumishore LED lights in blue/white


Deck Features 
• White smooth gelcoat surface on vertical surfaces of deck, console, leaning post, waterways and console top
• Anchor locker molded into foredeck with hinged hatch and integrated stem/bow roller
• 2 x Stainless steel bow chocks
• 4 x Pull-up stainless steel 10” cleats
• 2 x Pull-up stainless steel 8” cleats  
• 8 x Phender Pro padeyes for easily connecting and disconnecting fenders
• 4 x Portside
• 4 x Starboard 
• Stainless steel chafe strips 
• Stainless water, fuel & waste deck fills
• 4 x Stainless steel rod holders
• 10 x Drink holders-
• 6 x Forward seating
• 2 x Helm 
• 2 x Leaning post

The cockpit is expansive and features spacious seating and entertaining forward and aft of the offset center console. A starboard side walkway connects the two spaces. Amenities forward and aft provide ample storage and entertaining options for both day trips and extended cruising.

• Cushions upholstered in Sunbrella Horizon Capriccio Salt 
• Self-bailing cockpit with guttered hatches
• 6 x LED courtesy bridge deck lights, and LED strip lighting under coaming in cockpit
• Molded nonskid sole with ample drains

Forward
• J-shaped settee with integrated armrests
• Forward cushions finished in Sunbrella Horizon Capriccio Salt
• Forward amenity with Corian Sandalwood countertop, insulated icebox with drain, and two storage compartments below
• Optional teak table on powered hi/low pedestal with cover and cushion (for lowered position) 
• Large in-sole storage compartment on centerline, forward of the table
• Integrated power-coated handrails just outboard of the back cushions
• Multiple cup holders
• Storage under settee cushions
 
Aft
• Aft facing seating for (3) plus retractable upholstered seat with back rest in Sunbrella Capriccio Salt
• Removable teak dining table in between seating areas
• Powered SureShade in Sunbrella Natural provides cover for the optional aft facing seating and transom seating 
• Starboard side boarding door (opens aft), folding cap with drink holders
• Transom doors both port and starboard sides, with recesses and magnetic catches for open position 
• Freshwater washdown and shower located at transom
• Fish boxes port and starboard in cockpit sole
• Lockable rod storage in sole locker with additional rod and utility storage under gunwales
• Access hatch in aft sole for access to bilge and systems

• Molded T-Top with welded aluminum powder coat frame
• Custom and contoured front and side scratch resistant acrylic windshield panes
• Pantograph windshield wipers with freshwater washer
• Center pane has powered opening vent
• LED lights and handrail integrated into the T-Top
• Molded fiberglass console with custom engine and navigation instrument cluster
• Artisanal faux-finished teak trim
• Air conditioning vents with zone controller
• Phone storage compartment with charging station
• 2 x Stainless steel drink holders
• Stainless steel steering wheel with tilt mechanism and power knob
• Engine and system controls
• Oversized helm seat with adjustable bolster and adjustable armrests
• Electrical outlet (1) 12V and (1)USB outlet at helm
• Footrest built-in for helm and companion seats
• Electronics panel overhead with storage compartment

Leaning Post Optional Aft Facing Seating 
3-person bucket style aft facing seats with bolsters to make for additional room when not seated. Located low and aft of the helm, this seating area provides an excellent and protected seating option for guests underway. With transom seat folded up, table stowed and bolsters up, the cockpit transforms into a copious space for fishing and entertaining alike.
• 2 x Armrests
• 2 x Cupholders
• Removable faux teak table with stainless post serves as a dining table with additional seating for three (3) in transom flip down seat

• AC/DC panel C-zone digital switching
• Full function of all DC systems on touchscreen located adjacent to galley
• Full control available at Garmin display at helm
• Back up breaker panel for redundancy, and standard AC panel
• Garmin 8616xsv and (1) Garmin 8616 multi-function display 
• 24” Garmin GMR4 24xHD 4kW radar
• Garmin VHF 315 with remote handset and speaker
• ACR RCL-100 LED searchlight
• Siren marine remote monitoring system
• Onboard Wifi system
• Blue/white Lumishore underwater LED lights
• Ritchie compass installed on console hood on helm centerline
• Premium Sound System via 3,000-Watt Fusion Signature Series system with (12) 6.5” coaxial speakers
• 6 x Component tweeters
• 2 x 10” Component subwoofers

Hereshoff-style cream with satin varnished cherry trim and door and drawer faces. The cabin sole is glossy varnished teak and holly. Overhead is neatly upholstered acoustic fabric, with multiple dimming LED lights. Opening overhead hatches and long, fixed portlights on each side make it feel even more open, airy, and spacious. A 10,000 BTU reverse-cycle air conditioner with reverse cycle heating ensures comfort regardless of outside temperature.

Entry below is to port of the helm console through a lockable sliding companionway door and down two steps. The galley is to port, head with separate shower to starboard, and forward is the U-shaped settee that converts to a queen size berth via a folding backrest that is both extremely comfortable and functional. The C-Zone control panel, 12V and 120V controls and panels are immediately inside the companionway door. A large hanging locker is to port.

Galley (Port) 
• Sandalwood Corian countertop
• Oval molded fiberglass sink with cover/cutting board that matches the countertop
• Chrome single-lever faucet with sprayer wand, hot and cold pressure water
• Stainless trim microwave
• Nespresso coffee maker
• Kenyon single-burner glass cooktop
• Isotherm stainless front drawer-style refrigerator
• Storage in multiple cabinets, drawers, and compartments above and below the countertop
• Large fixed portlight at eye-level for outside views
• Opening hatch overhead
• 120V outlet

Head (Starboard)
• Sandalwood Corian countertop
• Molded fiberglass undermount sink with stainless steel stopper
• Stainless steel single-lever faucet with hot and cold pressure water
• Separate shower with clear plastic door with friction hinges
• Shower fixture is stainless steel with a handheld wand and single lever controls
• Custom-fit teak shower grating
• Opening overhead hatch in shower compartment
• Shower features a small Corian shelf with lip, and a gasketed cabinet with shelves
• Multiple dimming LED lights overhead
• Dometic electric freshwater head with Y-valve
• Teak framed mirror
• Multiple storage compartments, aft bulkhead panel provides access to rear of helm
• 120V outlet
• Towel bar
• Robe hook on back of door
• Molded fiberglass sole with non-skid finish

Convertible Settee/Berth (Forward)
• U-shaped settee converts into a queen berth with fold-down backrest
• Seat backs and forward berth cushions upholstered in Sunbrella Fretwork Flax 
• Seat bottoms upholstered in Sunbrella Horizon Capricco Heather Beige
• Storage underneath berth and in multiple compartments to port
• 4 x Stainless steel cup holders
• 2 x Bulkhead mounted lights 
• 2 x Recessed overhead dimmable lights
• 12V USB power plug

STARGAZER features full C-Zone digital switching and control. All DC systems are controlled either through a designated touchscreen located adjacent to galley, or through both Garmin displays. Back up breaker panel adds redundancy, and a standard AC panel completes the system.

12V System 
• Group 31 AGM -bow thruster/windlass 
• Engines and Generator: (3) Lifeline GPL3100   
• House: (2) Lifeline AGM 210Ah GLP 4DAP
• SeaKeeper 3
• Remote operated battery switches with manual backup
• Manual parallel battery switches
• Start charger- Victron Centaur 12/30-3 35A automatic battery charger
• House charger- Victron Multiplus 12/3000/120V automatic charger
• 3 x Blue/white Lumishore underwater LED lights

AC Electrical System 
• Kohler 6Ek0D 6kW generator (3 hrs)
• 50-Amp shore power cord with retracting reel
• Shore power and genset selector and breakers
• Xantrex inverter control panel
• Galvanic isolator for shore-power systems
• Inverter - Victron Multi 12/3000/120V automatic inverter

2 x Mercury 600HP Mercury outboards (40 hours August 2024)
The outboard segment’s first V12 powerhead delivers superior horsepower and performance in a surprisingly compact footprint. Combined with the steerable gearcase and simple, streamlined rigging, the design allows the engine to mount on 27-inch centers, so boaters can fit as much power as they need on the transom.

• Independent, Steerable Gearcase
• Exceptionally Smooth & Quiet
• Automatic Two-Speed Transmission
• Contra-Rotating Propellers
• Mercury digital throttle controls
• Mercury Joystick Piloting for outboards (JPO)
• Optional auto flushing system for engines

Mechanical 
• SeaKeeper 3
• Side Power SE60/185S 12V bow thruster
• 10,000 BTU interior air conditioning
• Power-assisted hydraulic steering with tilt wheel
• Lectrotab automatic leveling electric mechanically operated trim tabs with LED indication
• Fuel -2 x 250 gallon barrier lined cross linked plastic fuel tanks
• Water -1 x 55 gallon tank with pressure water system and water heater 
• Waste – 1 x 21 gallon tank
• Diesel – 1 x 19 gallon tank
• Racor filters for each engine and genset
• Twin Groco bronze strainers for custom sea chest, all seawater drawn from sea chest
• 11-Gallon 120V hot water heater
• Custom two-step ladder for entry into aft mechanical space/bilge

• LED USCG-approved running lights
• 2 x 2,000 GPH aft automatic bilge pump
• 1 x 2000 GPH forward automatic bilge pumps
• High-water bilge alarm
• Saltwater wash-down in cockpit & anchor locker
• AFI flush-mount 12-volt air horn
• Custom varnished teak staff with US flag & stainless-steel socket
• Stamoid covers for helm seat, helm console, stern seat, and J- seating

Ground Tackle System 
• 35 lb. Delta anchor with 25’ x 5/16” SS chain, 200’ x 9/16” rode and SS swivel
• Lewmar VX2 electric windlass with remote helm controls as well as on foredeck
• Anchor locker hatch with stainless steel roller and safety chain

STARGAZER (name reserved) is a rare opportunity to purchase a “like new” 2024 Hinckley Sport Boat Center Console. This striking Hinckley was delivered in June with the optional twin Mercury V12 600hp engines for breathtaking performance, a quiet ride and effortless docking with an intuitive joystick control/ bow thruster. This SB40C was also delivered with an optional Seakeeper 3 for an incredibly stable ride (even in the sportiest of nautical conditions), “Skyhook” digital anchoring (allows for maintaining your position and heading) and custom fabrics/ stitching.
“STARGAZER” was designed by the venerable C. Raymond Hunt and Associates for the finest “in class” handling characteristics and built by The Hinckley Company to the highest boat building standards and craftsmanship. 

This stunning example has been captain maintained for the summer and transfers with an array of warranties including the Mercury engine warranties. Please delve into the listing specifications, pictures and incredible video to see why this Hinckley is so special.

Key Features
• 600hp Mercury engines for a quiet high-performance ride
• Seakeeper 3 for enhanced handling characteristics
• Custom fabrics and custom cushion stitching
• Side opening boarding door
• Powered SureShade for aft cockpit