Celebrating the People Side of Marine Supplies

6/9/2016 - When Wayne Hamilton started Hamilton Marine in his garage in Searsport, Maine, decades ago, he was selling marine supplies to commercial fishermen. Today, the business has grown to five locations in Maine and sells products nationwide and on almost every continent, including Antarctica. But this is no faceless corporation. Customers… SEE MORE

A Design-Forward Approach on NARRAGANSETT BAY

6/8/2016 - SOON AFTER THE OWNER of a Vicem 58 met Maloney Interiors owner Ally Maloney, he selected her to help guide his yacht’s complete soft-goods refit. Maloney, who has a youthful, innovative approach to design, aims to give clients functional products that look right in their yachts and reflect their unique… SEE MORE

Custom Canvas Leads to Innovative Solutions

6/5/2016 - IT MIGHT BE SURPRISING to learn that custom marine canvas work is more complex than the finished product often reveals. Each boat is different. Client requirements vary, and innovative solutions must be developed on an individual basis. For instance, the canvas refit of Liberty, the 86-foot Hodgdon commuter boat, meant… 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
Falls Point Marine's new swim ladder design is easy to stow with just one hand.

Maine Contractor’s New Swim Ladder Blends Form & Function

3/3/2016 - Falls Point Marine of Freeport, Maine, has created a lightweight, functional, and elegant swim ladder design that will withstand both the test of time and the elements. Built of a strong, solid one-inch aluminum frame with comfortable wooden rungs, this ladder has the same combination of durability and beauty that… SEE MORE