About Hinckley Yacht Services Portsmouth, Rhode Island
Situated in Portsmouth, just six miles from downtown Newport on Narragansett Bay Coordinates: 41°35′ N, 71°17′ W. Approach via VHF 9 and follow well-marked fairways Site size: 15 acres with a 113,000 sq ft boat shop, 100+ floating slips, and travel lifts including 30‑ton crane and 160‑ton travel hoist Slip capacity: Accommodates yachts up to ~250 ft LOA and drafts up to ~16 ft. Deep slip draft ~15 ft MLW; pier depth ~35 ft Transient dockage: Available on a first‑come, first‑serve basis (yard-focused, so plan ahead) Mechanical services: Inboard/outboard diesel repair, pod drives, repower center (Mercury V12, Yamaha, Cummins, Volvo, Caterpillar), machinery overhaul Refit & finishing: Full boat painting (Awlgrip/Alexseal), varnish, fiberglass/composite, rigging, canvas, upholstery Storage: Indoor heated racks for ~210 boats, outdoor storage for ~200 yachts, plus mobile service options Reservations: Via Dockwa or phone at 401‑683‑7100 (check-in after 1 PM; check-out by 11 AM) Transient slips: Often tied to boats undergoing service, so availability may be limited
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Active Winter
Weather Forecast
NW 5–8 knots veering N 5-8 knots.
0°C
SW 0.5m at 6s period
UV Index: 0 - Low
Partly cloudy
- N 3–8 knots veering SE 3-8 knots.
- Increasing from 0 to 3°C
- Calm sea
- UV Index: 3 - Moderate
- Cloudy
- SE 7 knots increasing to 11 knots. Gusts up to 17 knots.
- 2 to 4°C
- S 0.4m at 4s period
- UV Index: 3 - Moderate
- Cloudy