Maintenance & Repairs
Mechanical, electrical, propulsion, and diagnostics work, coordinated by your Service Manager at every step.
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Hinckley Yacht Services
Portsmouth, RI
A full-service yard on Narragansett Bay, minutes from Newport and the islands, with a 15-acre campus built for work up to 140 feet.
1928
ESTABLISHED
Nearly a century of New England craft
140'
HAUL & LAUNCH
Travelift capacity to 140 feet
15 Acres
WATERFRONT CAMPUS
Two paint booths and heated storage
Certified
FACTORY-TRAINED
ABYC, NMEA and major-brand certified
Location Overview
A Full-Service New England Yard
Portsmouth is the network's haul-and-paint hub, with two spray booths and a dedicated booth for masts. Yachts come in for refits and finish work, then go back out across the Northeast's most active cruising grounds, from Block Island and the Vineyard to Nantucket, Newport, and Long Island Sound.
The yard cares for power and sailing yachts of every make, with mechanical, electrical, electronics, HVAC, rigging, paint, varnish, fiberglass, canvas, carpentry, metal work, and detailing. Most of it happens in house, with factory-trained certification across the systems owners actually run, from Yanmar and Volvo Penta to Seakeeper, AwlGrip, and Garmin.
From the first call, you're assigned a Service Manager who guides every step and coordinates the yard, the dock, and haul-and-launch. Rather than managing separate conversations, you get one service plan with clear ownership from drop-off through completion.
- Monday-Saturday
- 7:00 AM-4:00 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Services Offered
Owners bring power and sailing yachts of every make to Portsmouth for the full range of care, from mechanics and systems to paint and varnish, refit, storage, launch, commissioning, and survey support.
Refit & Improvements
Electronics, finish, comfort, and performance upgrades, all shaped around how the yacht is used.
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Heated storage, winterization, commissioning, and launch planning, all shaped around the boating season.
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Pre-season checks, de-winterization, and launch readiness, handled before the boating season fully begins.
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Factory-trained, manufacturer-backed support across the many brands and systems found aboard the yacht.
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What owners say after service
“My 20 year old Picnic Boat had a complete update including paint, new electronics, cushions, sound system and newly engineered jet stick management system. It's better than new!”
“Thanks for all you do”
Portsmouth, RI
Paint and finish work
“Technician went extra mile to find and resolve oil leak”
“I have kept my boat at Hinckley Portsmouth for many years. The caliber of work performed by all trades is superb. My service manager Chris stays on top of any needed repairs and my boat is...”
Portsmouth, RI
Hull finish and detailing
“Great Boat great job thankd”
Portsmouth, RI
Paint booth capacity
“You guys find things and fix them that others would not even know to look for”
“John Periera and Oscar are the best!”
Portsmouth, RI
Metal and craft detail
“Randy has been amazing to work with”
Facilities
Yard Capabilities
One 15-acre Rhode Island yard with heated storage, two paint booths, a dedicated mast booth, 150- and 55-ton Travelifts, cranes, and East Passage access on Narragansett Bay.
Mechanical & Systems
- Mechanical & propulsion
- Electrical & electronics
- HVAC, rigging, outboard
- HamiltonJet certified service
Finish & Fabrication
- Paint & varnish
- Canvas & upholstery
- Fiberglass & composites, carpentry
- Metal machining & welding
Yacht Storage
- Eight indoor heated sheds on property
- Three offsite heated sheds
- Indoor heated and outdoor storage to 140 ft / 150 tons
- Placement planned around launch timing
Haul-out & Marina
- 150T & 55T Marine Travelifts
- 70T & 30T cranes, 120-ft reach
- East Passage / Narragansett Bay access
- Slip & dockage planning
We service all makes
Certified, factory-trained, or deeply experienced across the systems aboard your yacht.
- Yanmar
- Volvo Penta
- Cummins
- Caterpillar
- FPT
- Yamaha
- Mercury
- HamiltonJet
- Northern Lights
- Kohler
- Garmin
- Furuno
- Navico
- KVH
- Victron
- CZone
- Seakeeper
- Sea Frost
- Awlgrip
- ABYC / NMEA
Visit Planning
Plan Your Visit
You should not have to coordinate the yard. Portsmouth does that with you before the yacht arrives, shaping the service plan, dockage, haul or launch timing, security access, parking, and handoff around the work your yacht needs.
Your Portsmouth Service Manager
Portsmouth Service Team
A Portsmouth Service Manager coordinates the plan from first inquiry through arrival, service, storage, and completion, with the Dock Master and operations team brought in as needed.
- 401-683-7100
- Concierge service planning
Before You Arrive
Share owner and captain contacts, vessel details, requested work, current location, docking plan, and timing, plus any haul-out considerations, so the Portsmouth team can prepare fully before the yacht ever arrives.
Arrival and Handoff
Your Service Manager sets slip assignment with the Dock Master and confirms haul or launch timing with the operations team well before the handoff, so arrival day runs without surprises or delay.
While Your Yacht Is With Us
The team coordinates trades, approvals, status updates, after-hours access, parking, loading, and offloading throughout the project, keeping one clear path through the work from the first day to the last.
Seasonal Timing
Plan winterization, storage placement, commissioning, launch, and refit scope early with your Service Manager, especially across the busy March 15 to June 15 pre-season window, when the yard schedule tightens considerably.
PORTSMOUTH SERVICE ANSWERS
Questions to ask before service
Answers to the planning questions that come up before your yacht arrives at the Portsmouth yard.
Do you service yachts other than Hinckley?
Yes. The Portsmouth yard cares for high-end power and sailing yachts from builders across the market, not only Hinckley. The team is factory-trained and authorized on the major engine, electronics, and systems brands aboard, from Yanmar and Volvo Penta to Seakeeper and Garmin.
Can Portsmouth handle paint, refit, and large yachts?
Yes. Portsmouth is the network's haul-and-paint hub, with two spray booths and a dedicated mast booth backing its refit work. The yard hauls and launches power and sailing yachts up to 140 feet and 150 tons, then stores them in heated sheds.
When should I book service in Portsmouth?
Plan early. The yard is busiest April through June, and from March 15 to June 15 it is hard to add vessels or change project scope without affecting delivery dates. Off-season scheduling moves faster, often within a week, so reach the team ahead of the season.