Custom Craftsmanship, from Traditional to Unique

5/28/2016 - SHAW & TENNEY is known for its finely crafted oars and paddles, but the list of custom projects is impressive, as well: A 50- foot 6-inch hollow mast, spars, and bowsprit for a War of 1812 Naval replica; custom-engraved oars for an international marketing firm’s 85 boardrooms; traditional sculls for… SEE MORE

Sabre 66 Dirigo: New Tech for Short-Handed Cruising

5/28/2016 - TWO EXCITING DEVELOPMENTS demonstrate the strength of new product development at Sabre Yachts. The company launched its first Sabre 66 motoryacht, its most aggressive project to date. The Sabre 66 Dirigo is the largest U.S.-built downeast-style motoryacht on the market. As importantly, the model leverages new propulsion technologies that make… SEE MORE

Solo or With Friends: Sleek New Runabout from Padebco

5/28/2016 - SOON AFTER SPOTTING one of Padebco's custom boats in the harbor, long-time boaters and Maine summer residents ordered their own new V25R runabout, a sporty version with classic downeast styling. The V25R is easy to handle by one person and is a great platform for socializing. “She’s fast, gorgeous, customized,… SEE MORE

Designing Yacht Interiors for Beauty and Durability

5/28/2016 - MARINE INTERIOR DESIGN is a highly customized field, demanding close attention to client needs as well as specialized materials and techniques. The owners of a Sabre yacht, Angelfish, for example, love to sleep with their black Lab. So Onboard Interiors built a master V-berth mattress arrangement, with memory topper and… SEE MORE

Restoration Experts Find Projects Near and Far

5/28/2016 - SINCE ITS FOUNDING, Northeast Boat has been working nonstop building, restoring, selling, and finishing classic wooden boats. Among their projects, owner Josh Howard and his crew restored a Chris-Craft runabout and four Herreshoff 121⁄2s, and are working on a fifth. They transformed a wooden lobsterboat into a lobsteryacht and repaired… SEE MORE
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Inflatable Craft Wins Loyal Fan Base

5/28/2016 - The nonprofit Friends of Seguin Island approached North Atlantic Inflatables in search of an inflatable craft that could withstand constant exposure to the rocky shore and surging sea. Tasked with maintaining the remote Maine island and accommodating visitors, the group had been using heavy wooden boats because inflatables were quickly… SEE MORE
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Newport Boat Show Highlights “Best In The Biz”

5/28/2016 - THE ANNUAL NEWPORT International Boat Show never fails to put its thousands of attendees and exhibitors in an upbeat mood. What could be better than a long weekend in September, strolling 13 acres along Newport, Rhode Island’s famed waterfront to view the latest powerboats and sailboats from around the world,… SEE MORE

Stability, Fuel Efficiency Create a Perfect Cruising Yacht

5/28/2016 - WHEN THE NEW MJM 50z was introduced at the 2014 Newport International Boat Show, it became an immediate hit, with MJM Yachts turning out numerous orders. “The ride and handling, ease of use, innovative layout, and use of space make her a perfect liveaboard,” said MJM’s Chris Hughes. “It combines… SEE MORE