INTRODUCTION: 

Hinckley’s MKII iteration of the extremely popular Talaria 44 incorporates many “new boat” technologies that further improve an already excellent model. From smooth and quiet common rail engines to a robust hydraulic system that powers the bow thruster, 12 volt (mono voltage system), and power opening pilothouse side windows and hatches. All of this while retaining the features that made her extremely popular- a large and airy pilothouse that flows into the spacious aft cockpit yet can be enclosed off with curtains for climate-controlled comfort. Below is a full galley and U-shaped dinette that converts into a second berth. Forward is the master stateroom with centerline queen berth and the head features a separate shower compartment.

Recent and notable work items include:

Summer 2023:

• New port engine water pump
• Bottom faired, spot primed, and painted
• Jet service with jet paint (taken down to bare metal)

Winter 2023-2024:

• Hinckley Yacht Care service package
• Heavy machine compound and hand wax all gelcoat
• New Garmin GPSMAP 8617 multi-function display
• Garmin Fantom 4’ open array radar (painted to match pilothouse)
• Garmin GHC 50 autopilot interface
• Garmin Reactor 40 autopilot course computer
• Garmin GPS 24xd Receiver and Antenna
• GSD 25 Premium Sonar Module
• New Garmin AIS 800 transceiver
• New Garmin VHF 215 radio with GHS 11 handset
• New FLIR M232 thermal camera
• New Fusion Apollo MS-RA670 (with Garmin MFD control), all new stereo wiring
• New Fusion Sig Series 4 Channel Amp, all stereo wiring
• Replaced cutlass bearings and shaft wear sleeves on both jets
• Rebuilt port bucket ram
• Exterior maintenance varnish- 2-3 coats to toe rails, handrails, Talaria emblems, combing caps, and engine box flats
• Added cedar lining in both port and starboard storage bins aside v-berth
• Added two removable fiddles outboard of the galley cooktop
• Reconfigured head storage outboard to appear as originally designed
• New portlight screens for all six portlights
• Re-caulked windshield
• New hydraulic salon table pedestal (replaced existing HI/LOW pedestal)
• Added red light to helm position overhead light
• New port side fuel transfer pump
• Added multiple USB 3.0 and 4.0 “C” style chargers, new 110v outlet at galley
• Replaced (3) GPL-8DL Lifeline AGM house batteries
• Replaced (4) GPL 3100T Lifeline AGM start batteries
• Polished both wing tanks
• Replaced port side fuel transfer pump

Summer 2024:

• New shore power cord plug

DECK & HULL:

• Jet Black Awlgrip painted topsides
• Light Cream gelcoat decks (molded nonskid), pilothouse, and roof
• Single Light Cream bootstripe
• Red bottom paint
• Natural teak cockpit and pilothouse soles

Construction:

DualGuard Composite Construction and SCRIMP (vacuum bagged resin infusion) process.

The hull features Hinckley’s DualGuard construction with a skin coat of chopped E-glass mat in low shrink Vinylester resin, an outer skin of Kevlar/E-glass, a core of segmented end grain resin-infused aircraft grade balsa and high-density foam, and an inner skin of carbon fiber.

The deck has an E-glass outer and inner skin with aircraft grade end grain balsa and closed cell foam core, all laminated with Vinylester resin using the SCRIMP process.

In such areas as the hull/deck connecting flange, jet intakes, and all through-hull fittings, the core is eliminated and the hull is reinforced with additional layers of fiberglass. A reinforcement stringer system is inserted into the hull, and the completed laminate (hull stringer system included) is then SCRIMPed. The patented SCRIMP process, an advanced, closed-molding, resin infusion technique, uses a strong vacuum to saturate or infuse the “sandwich” with Vinylester resin in a single step. Marelon ball-valve type seacocks are installed flush with the hull (bronze for main engine). The hull structure is supported by a combination of foam cored FRP stiffeners laminated to the hull, and structural bulkheads. These materials and building techniques provide for a superior surface finish, greater resistance to osmosis, a higher degree of stiffness and stiffness/weight ratios, greater hull strength against impact damage, and thermal insulation.

• Pilothouse roof has a custom Hinckley mast (painted to match house) that supports the anchor/steaming light, antennas, FLIR camera, and aft deck flood light
• Polished stainless handrails on the pilothouse top and cabin trunk provide easy access for boarding the boat or for going to the foredeck
• Custom stainless steel bow rail offers security when moving along the pilothouse sides and foredeck
• Foredeck locker has a custom stainless steel anchor roller that can be deployed to the deck for anchor launch position. A remote deck handheld control for the anchor windlass as well as control at helm station makes anchoring this boat uncomplicated. The anchor roller system secures in place for continuous use or can be pivoted back into the locker for a clean forward deck look.

Deck features:

• Tapered varnished teak toe rails with Hinckley profile
• Extended stainless half round to protect tops of toe rails
• Molded in nonskid gelcoat
• (5) low profile Manship stainless steel hatches with Oceanair shade screens
• (6) Trunk cabin opening port lights
• Stainless steel chocks and mooring line cleats 
• Wichard folding pad eyes for fender & dock lines
• Outboard deck locker forward to starboard
• ACR spotlight mounted on pilothouse top with remote at helm
• Aft deck LED flood light mounted on mast
• Teak bow burgee pole
• Teak transom flag staff
• Stainless steel deck scuppers
• Navigation lights
• Port and starboard fishing rod holders on aft deck sides with drains

COCKPIT:

Entry to the natural teak decked cockpit is either from the side decks or from the transom. A centerline transom door with stainless steel latch and hinges opens on to the swim platform. Molded-in aft facing seats have hidden lockers behind, and forward facing seats on the transom have removable bases. It is a very comfortable and open space.

• Varnished teak cockpit coaming caps and liners
• Natural teak cockpit sole
• Swim platform with teak deck and a “hideaway” telescoping stainless steel swim ladder under swim platform
• Under gunwale mounted deck courtesy lights
• Cockpit flood light mast mounted
• Fresh water handheld shower with hot/cold water
• Fusion stereo speakers in cockpit
• Glendenning electric shore power cord- 50amp
• Transom seating with removable bases and cushions
• Seat bases have varnished teak nosing, natural teak folding legs, and a hinged section that allows the lazarette locker to open completely without removing the bases
• Boat hook storage under starboard gunwale
• Hinckley ‘Bo Peep’ boarding handle with sockets port and starboard, stores under port gunwale
• Removable natural teak cockpit step
• Transom top storage compartment
• Storage in lazarette locker with stainless steel line racks for rope and fender storage
• Non-slip strips on aft facing seat bases for secure access to cockpit

PILOTHOUSE:

The pilothouse is one step up from the aft cockpit and offers excellent visibility through three forward tempered glass, fixed windows with windshield wipers & washers, and two powered sliding side windows. Forward are two Stidd 500N powered helm seats in the helm area (starboard) and navigator area (port). Aft of the port Navigators chair is an L-shaped seating settee with a varnished teak table. This table is mounted on a chrome-finished pedestal with teak trim ring that can be adjusted up and down.  To starboard is a second L-shaped seating settee. This area has the varnished teak package (liners, dash, and trim), a sound dampening overhead, and two varnished teak handrails. The pilothouse encloses with an aft 3-piece enclosure providing a climate-controlled environment in inclement weather.

• Varnished teak dash, interior window trim, and liners
• Varnished teak table with manual up-down adjustment
• Stidd 500N Ultra Leather covered helm seats port and starboard – both seats have forward/aft adjustment on chrome pedestals and the starboard seat has electric fore-aft adjustment control
• Pilothouse 3-piece drop curtains with isinglass panels
• Interior Stamoid window covers
• Marine Air air conditioning with reverse-cycle heat
• Fusion stereo speakers                                                    

• Off-white soft acoustic overhead with varnished teak trim and varnished teak three-bay handrails
• (2) Overhead stainless steel power opening hatches for ventilation
• Both hatches have Oceanair shade screens
• Overhead lights on dimmers provide lighting
• Pilothouse courtesy lights
• Access to engine compartment through centerline day hatch
• (2) dual USB chargers- forward of port settee and forward of port helm chair

HELM: 

• Gloss varnished teak dash with Hinckley JetStick, electronic engine controls and gauges, navigation instruments, and varnished teak rimmed steering wheel
• Engine gauges include a digital SmartCraft display, analog volt, oil pressure, and temperature gauges, and combination SmartCraft tachometers
• The Stidd 500 powered helm seat slides forward and aft electrically and pivots
• A louvered teak door provides access to storage outboard the helm
• Outboard of the helm chair is a varnished teak shelf with fiddle which houses the Hinckley JetStick control, autopilot and a cupholder
• Below are the engine key switches and another cupholder
• Forward to port is the navigator/passenger’s area with gloss-varnished dash
• The navigator’s chair is a Stidd 500 N with a polished chrome pedestal with footrest and adjusts forward/aft, up/down, and pivots aft to face the settee table
• A flip-up chart locker is directly forward of the port seat and has a fiddled lid
• Outboard the passenger seat is a varnished teak shelf with electric window and hatch switches and cupholder

ELECTRONICS AND NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT:

Navigation Equipment:

• Garmin GPSMAP 8617 multi-function display
• Garmin Fantom 4’ open array radar (painted to match pilothouse)
• Garmin GHC 50 autopilot interface
• Garmin Reactor 40 autopilot course computer
• Garmin GPS 24xd Receiver and Antenna
• GSD 25 Premium Sonar Module
• Garmin AIS 800 transceiver
• Garmin VHF 215 radio with GHS 11 handset
• FLIR M232 thermal camera
• Ritchie compass
• ACR spotlight with remote
• Exalto windshield wipers

Entertainment Equipment:

• New Fusion Apollo MS-RA670 (with Garmin MFD control), all new stereo wiring
• New Fusion Sig Series 4 Channel Amp, all stereo wiring
• (6) Fusion speakers- pilothouse, main salon, and forward cabin

ACCOMMODATIONS & LAYOUT:

UPSHORT sleeps four in her custom interior accommodations. Forward is the master stateroom with centerline double berth, the head to port, and separate stall shower to starboard, and the galley and dinette aft. The interior is finished in satin-varnished cherry bulkheads and cabinetry with white insulated overheads with varnished cherry battens and trim, and gloss varnished teak and tulip cabin sole, with protective covers. All lockers have louvered doors with radius frames.

• Dimmable cabin lighting throughout provides enhanced ambiance
• Six opening cabin side port lights and five opening overhead hatches provide a light and airy cabin interior
• Reverse-cycle air-conditioning provides cooling and heating comfort

Main Salon:

The main salon has a U-shaped dinette/settee area to port and a U-shaped galley to starboard. The cabin is finished in satin-varnished cherry, has white insulated fabric overheads with cherry batten trim, and a gloss varnished teak and tulip sole.

• Two overhead opening hatches add extra light and ventilation to this area
• Each overhead hatch has an Oceanair shade screen
• Reverse-cycle air conditioning offers climate controlled comfort
• Dimmable overhead lights
• Frigast bulkhead mounted lights
• Two Fusion speakers

Aft in the salon are three steps that lead up to the pilothouse. Hinged natural teak treads provide secure footing and have additional storage below. The companionway door is varnished teak with the top half louvered. The companionway top is a tri-fold hatch.

Dinette:

U-shaped dining area comfortably seats five on extremely comfortable off-white cushions. The varnished custom cherry dining table is on a Crown chrome manual Hi-Lo pedestal that can be raised and lowered. Outboard are louvered cherry lockers, an entertainment center, storage alcove with a double USB charger plug and two stereo speakers. Storage areas are under the dinette seating, and there is an access panel to the area under the helm deck to port aft. A Samsung TV hands on the aft bulkhead.

• Extremely comfortable off-white fabric cushions
• Opening port light outboard with pleated fabric shade
• Interior lighting with dimming control
• (2) Frigast LED lights

Galley:

• Corian Bisque countertop with full perimeter fiddle
• Stainless steel undermount double sink
• Double sink countertop fillers are split at the offset sink divider
• Satin finished cherry bulkhead and cabinetry with louvered locker doors
• Grohe fixture with hot and cold pressure fresh water system with pull-out sprayer
• Kenyon two-burner electric glass cooktop
• Sharp convection microwave oven
• U-Line double drawer refrigerator with cherry faces to match the surrounding cabinetry
• Top loading freezer with stainless interior and automatic light
• Under counter switched 12v light
• Opening portlight with fabric shade
• Hella 12v fan
• Air conditioning vent
• 110-volt outlet
• Flip-out trash receptacle inboard and below the sink
• Outboard of the sink is a top accessed below counter dry storage area
• Varnished cherry sheathed alcove with removable fiddles and storage lockers forward and aft
• Three drawers for silverware, knives, utensils, etc., and a single wide drawer under the microwave
• Custom mug and glassware rack built aft
• Aft and above are two more storage lockers, the outboard has movable pegs for tableware storage
• Double USB charger port

Forward Stateroom:

On centerline, a forward privacy door opens to the master stateroom, which features satin-varnished cherry interior, paneled cherry doors and louvered locker doors. The forward cabin has a large centerline deck hatch overhead and oval opening ports to starboard and port for plenty of light and ventilation. There is a tremendous amount of storage, including lockable port and starboard hanging lockers.

• Air conditioning ducting for either cooling or reverse-cycle heat
• Solid cherry door with private access to head
• Two overhead 12 volt dome lighting as well as Frigast lamps mounted on the forward bulkhead
• (2) Hella fans
• (2) Fusion Stereo speakers
• Opening window ports with shade covers
• Gloss varnished teak and tulip wood flooring with canvas sole cover
• USB charger ports above port and starboard lockers

The centerline queen bunk has service access to areas below the berth under the mattress.

• Foam mattress
• Shelf storage outboard port and starboard
• Hanging lockers to port and starboard have louvered doors, fiddled shelf storage on top and interior cedar lining
• Shearline lockers outboard port and starboard have the cherry ceiling boards extended behind in lieu of the standard carpeting
• Top accessed lockers outboard of the berth have custom cedar lining

Head:

The head area has off-white colored fiberglass sole with molded-in nonskid. The bulkheads in the head are satin-varnished cherry.

• Corian Bisque countertop with single stainless steel sink, Grohe fixture, and hot & cold pressure water
• Custom cherry trimmed mirror on back of forward door
• Custom curved stainless steel towel bars mounted on the inboard curve of the bulkhead
• Vacu-flush marine head plumbed directly to the 35-gallon holding tank. The holding tank can be discharged overboard through the macerator pump or through a deck pump out fitting
• Reverse-cycle air conditioning system duct
• Partitioned shelf storage through a louvered door locker outboard of the countertop
• Overhead dimmable lighting
• Opening window port with shade
• 110-volt outlet
• Top loading trash can with flush countertop cover
• Lamp double robe hook on the master-suite door

Separate shower stall:

• Separate shower with off-white fiberglass bulkheads and sole with molded-in nonskid
• Natural teak trim
• Satin varnished cherry door matches the others and has a smooth interior face
• Watertight divided storage/towel locker outboard of the natural teak shower seat
• Stainless steel towel bar
• Removable natural teak towel bar positioned fore/aft doubles as additional hanging storage
• Outlet for the reverse-cycle air conditioning system
• Opening window port
• Opening overhead hatch with Oceanair shade screen
• Grohe fixtures
• 12-volt overhead light

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:

Separate 12-volt DC starting and ships service systems:

• (4) Group 31 Lifeline AGM 12v main engine and generator start batteries       
• Two (2) 8D Lifeline AGM 12v house batteries
• Custom Bass 12-volt DC electrical circuit panel
• Engine mounted alternators for charging
• Charles 30a start battery charger

120-volt and 240-volt AC systems from shore power and generator:

• Cummins Onan 13.5kW generator (125 hours 12/2024)
• Custom Bass 120-volt AC electrical circuit panel
• Victron inverter/charger with remote panel
• 50-amp shore power cord with Glendinning Cablemaster
• Copper electrical bonding system
• GFI protected circuits in galley, engine room and head

The Generator is sound shield mounted and is complete with an electronic remote control panel with DC voltmeter, water temperature gauge, oil pressure gauge, hour meter, control switch, shutdown and priming functions.

MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT & ENGINE DETAILS: 

UPSHORT features electronically controlled 550hp Cummins engines, full electronics controls, transmission-mounted PTO pumps which power the modern hydraulic system including proportional bow thruster and anchor windlass

• Twin QSC 8.3L 550HP Cummins common rail diesels (567 hours 12/2024)
• Twin Disc MG 507 1.33:1 transmissions
• PTO pumps for variable control hydraulic bow thruster and anchor windlass
• Aqua Drive CV shaft system
• Twin Hamilton 322 waterjets
• Hinckley Gen 3 JetStick
• Electronic engine controls, gauges, digital data panel, and alarm system
• Two-inch foam/lead fully insulated engine room and flexible engine mounts provide quiet, vibration-free cruising

• 40,000 total BTU Marine Air reverse-cycle air conditioner systems service pilothouse, galley, dinettes, head, shower, and forward cabin
• Racor fuel filters for main engines with vacuum gauges
• Racor fuel filter for generator with vacuum gauge
• Drain petcocks for Racor         
• Reverso oil transfer pump for engines, transmissions, and generator
• (3) Rule 3500 gph 12-volt DC automatic bilge pumps
• Whale Gusher manual bilge pump
• Fireboy automatic fire extinguisher system with automatic engine shutdown
• Handheld fire extinguishers
• Delta T exhaust fans
• Flowjet fresh water pump with accumulator tank
• Kahlenberg air horn
• Seafrost air cooled freezer

Tankage:

• 35-gallon holding tank
• (2) Aluminum 150-gallon wing fuel tanks
• (1) 200-gallon centerline tank with remote fuel gauges
• (2) Fuel transfer pumps with switch at helm
• 100 gallon aluminum fresh water tank
• 17 gallon Torrid hot water heater tank

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT: 

• Fenders
• Lines
• Life jackets
• Flares
• Boat hook
• Bo-Peep boarding handle
• Fire extinguishers
• Cockpit mooring cover
• Three-piece aft pilothouse isinglass enclosure
• Pilothouse window snap-in covers
• Hinckley manuals and equipment documentation