Category: Coastal News

Maine Powerboat Concept Recognized By Design Society

12/12/2013 - Stephens Waring Yacht Design is delighted to report that our Citronella powerboat concept has been recognized by the Design Et Al International Yacht and Aviation Awards for 2014. Hosted by leading interior design magazine Design Et Al, the International Yacht & Aviation Awards reward the best in design from across… SEE MORE

Culture

A walnut and cherry edge-grain cheese board

A Few Gift Ideas for the Boater On Your Holiday List

Coastal News

12/12/2013 - What do boaters do when the snow flies and the temperatures plummet? We build things for our (and your) home! Here are three one-of-a-kind cutting boards, all made by Odette here at the Fair Cape Woodworks workshop. Also available are chess/checkers boards and wine bottle balancers made from hardwoods such… SEE MORE

This new design from Stephens Waring Yacht Design will be right at home on the lakes of upstate New York.

New Speedboat Has Classic Appeal, Modern Construction

12/10/2013 - Stephens Waring Yacht Design of Belfast, Maine, introduces a fresh take on the classic Gold Cup racer. Destined for the pristine lakes of upstate New York, our speedboat features gleaming mahogany topsides over a modern clean-running deep-vee underbody. A fuel-injected V-8 pushes her to 60 mph. Sumptuous leather appoints the… SEE MORE

Craftsmanship Continues in Cataumet — Two at a Time!

11/14/2013 - The twins are moving quickly! Doughdish No. 537 and No. 538 are coming together beautifully in our shop here in Cataumet. On No. 538, the lead ballast has been bolted, floatation installed, soles fitted, and decks attached. Now, the teak trim is being milled and tailor-made for the perfect fit.… SEE MORE

Culture

The Boatbuilding Process Begins Again — Twice!

11/4/2013 - This fall has greeted us with both beautiful weather and the sale of Doughdish No. 537! We took this opportunity to build her next sister, No. 538, right alongside. This is the first time two hulls have been built simultaneously since the purchase of Doughdish, LLC, by Steve Ballentine and… SEE MORE

Culture

Gloucester Dories are still a staple of the waterfront in this lively, unique harbor. For boaters, it's a great stopover.

Gloucester, the Original Working Waterfront

11/4/2013 - “It’s pronounced ‘GLOSS-tah’, not,…’gl-OW-stir’”, our friend Julia corrected as she swiped through my iPad and reviewed my destinations, including Gloucester, on Cape Ann just north of Boston. Like a second daughter to us, Julia is from nearby Scituate (pronounced, “SIT-chew-it”), and joined us for a few days of sailing on… SEE MORE

A Classic in Motion, Under Sail: Aileen

Coastal News

10/29/2013 - [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcQ-tzLYh7k[/embed] Billy Black has created a fabulous video of the 48' Sparkman & Stephens daysailer we launched in 2010. Enjoy his great photographs and some wonderful commentary on what makes this a truly unique yacht that ideally matches her owner's wishes. For more projects by Lyman-Morse Boatbuilding Company, click here.… SEE MORE

Frededrick Villars, owner of CONJURER (in yellow), and Tony Davis, owner of Arey's Pond Boat Yard, sailing on Oct. 15, 2013.

Conjurer, 104-Year-Old Restored Crosby Cat, Sails Again

10/29/2013 - Conjurer is a 28-foot Crosby catboat built in 1909 by H. Manley Crosby and is a perfect example of the definitive American catboat that was originally built here on Cape Cod. She has recently undergone a complete three-year restoration project by Arey’s Pond Boat Yard in South Orleans and is… SEE MORE

Culture

Restoration Finished — Time to Go Sailing!

10/25/2013 - We took the beautiful weather on October 24 as a chance to take Ben sailing. The fresh breeze and blue skies made for an incredible afternoon. For more information on Ben and her restoration, click here. SEE MORE

Culture

Georgetown, a Welcoming Stopover on the ICW

10/13/2013 - Snowbirds on the Intracoastal Waterway look forward to several idyllic stopovers on their way south — Beaufort, North Carolina, and St. Augustine, Florida, are just two that spring instantly to mind — but boaters looking for one of the warmest welcomes in the South know to set a course for Georgetown, South… SEE MORE