The Digest | New Jersey Magazine
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It's equally comfortable taking grandchildren tubing, entertaining six friends for cocktails at sunset, or making a sixty-mile run across open water with confidence. It feels just as appropriate tied up outside a waterfront restaurant as it does sitting alone in a quiet cove. Today, Hinckley remains one of the most respected builders in the world, producing a limited number of yachts each year while maintaining a reputation for innovation, crasmanship, and owner service that few brands can match. Its boats are not mass- produced. ey are built for people who appreciate details, heritage, and performance. Which is why the company's arrival on the North Fork feels like a natural fit. e North Fork is changing. More people are discovering the region not simply as a place to visit but as a place to build a life. Waterfront home s c ont i nu e to att r a c t buye rs . Mar i nas are busy. B oating clubs are growing. Families are spending more time on the water than they did a generation ago. In many ways, the North Fork today resembles the coastal communities where Hinckley first earned its reputation. Places where boating is woven into everyday life rather than reserved for special occasions. e arrival of Hinckley in Mattituck places one of America's most iconic marine brands directly in the middle of one of the East Coast's fastest- growing boating communities. Surrounded by established boating destinations and a growing population of year-round residents embracing life on the water, the move further reinforces what many locals already know. e North Fork has long been known for vineyards, farm stands, and waterfront sunsets. Increasingly, it is becoming known for something else as well. A place where a Hinckley simply looks like it belongs. A NATURAL FIT. V U E H A M P TO N S . C O M 7 1