Dibley Picnic Boats: Kiwi design with a classic twist
10 25 Topic: Magazine Article
Article by Kirsten Thomas
From Hinckley to Dibley
'Recently we looked at the Hinckley Picnic Boat, a design that shook up the day-boat scene in 1994 with lobster-boat lines, jet-drive manoeuvrability, and yacht-level refinement. While rare in New Zealand, the concept resonated with Kiwi designer, Auckland’s Kevin Dibley, who has reimagined the Picnic Boat idea with a distinctly local twist.
Dibley's Picnic Boats — the P25, the 28 Weekender now in build, the 35 Weekender, and a 52-footer designed for coastal cruising — draw inspiration from East Coast USA lobster boats but adapt the style for New Zealand waters and lifestyles'.
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