Boats of the Year Spotlight #1

THE PENINSULAS OF NEW ENGLAND are full of amazing boatyards and marine businesses, representing every kind of boat to get out on your favorite lake or harbor. Boats of the Year 2018 highlights the best of the best with stories of special projects, new launches, and impressive restorations. They each deserve a closer look, so we invite you to dive into this first installment of select profiles and get to know The Apprenticeshop, Arey’s Pond Boat Yard, and Back Cove Yachts

THE APPRENTICESHOP, which celebrated its 45th anniversary in 2017, has built a strong community engaged in learning and growth, ranging from students sailing 420s on Rockland Harbor to apprentices building plank-on-frame boats in the shop. Read More »

AREY’S POND BOAT YARD completed a new sail & canvas shop dedicated to long-time employee Dan Gould who passed away in 2012. Read More »

BACK COVE YACHTS in Rockland introduced the Back Cove 32 designed for cruising couples who want to include day guests on their nautical outings. Read More »

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Boats of the Year is produced jointly by Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors and USHarbors