Several boatbuilders, such as Classic Boat, are Maine Made members.

Rockland Show to Again Feature Fine Maine-Made Products

7/5/2017 - Maine is the least densely populated state in New England, which often makes it feel like one big community. Our state is also fortunate to host an abundance of artisans who produce high-quality, creative products. The Maine Made Program, founded by the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development, fosters… SEE MORE

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