Category: Travel

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

Midcoast Marine Electronics Travels to Customers

5/28/2016 - FROM HIS HOME BASE in Rockland, Maine, Midcoast Marine Electronics owner Dennis York traveled to Florida and the Bahamas at least three times over the past year to work on multiple yachts. A majority of that time was spent installing the latest electronics upgrades for a customer who enjoys cruising… SEE MORE

Traditional New England Lives On In Cape Cod Catboats

5/28/2016 - THE CAPE COD CATBOAT has graced the waters of New England since the mid- 19th century. Rugged and seakindly, these craft were used by fishermen in all conditions for more than 100 years. The large cockpit afforded ample workspace, the lone sail made single-handing simple, the wide beam made her… SEE MORE

Year-Long Refit Targets Singlehanded Global Voyage

5/28/2016 - ON SUNDAY, NOV. 15, 2015, at 9:18 a.m., Joe Harris set out to break the single-handed, non-stop, around-the-world record of 137 days aboard a 40-foot boat. On Gryphon Solo 2, an Akilaria RC2 Class 40, Harris crossed the start line off Castle Hill in Newport, Rhode Island. Though a repair… SEE MORE

The New Bertram, Born on the Maine Coast

5/28/2016 - THIS HAS BEEN an exciting year at Lyman-Morse. We’ve partnered with Bertram Yachts to build the first two prototypes of the new Bertram 35, a Michael Peters design that is expected to top 40 knots. The design taps into the wishes of a deep customer base looking for the kind… SEE MORE

Providing Access to Southern Maine’s Glorious Coast

5/28/2016 - KENNEBUNKPORT MARINA has a mission: to share the pleasures and beauty of the southern Maine coastal region. As the only Maine facility south of South Portland to offer powerboat rentals, the marina is uniquely positioned to fulfill that mission. “The Bush (family) compound is a major attraction here,” said manager… SEE MORE

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Inside your yacht’s INTERIOR Tips for choosing and working with a designer

5/28/2016 - By Laurie Schreiber ARE YOU TRYING to decide how to lay out the interior of your new yacht? Maybe you’d like to refurbish your existing interior? Finding materials made for use in the marine environment and the techniques involved for the complex shapes inherent in a boat make the process… SEE MORE

Burr Brothers Introduces “Shed of the Year”

5/27/2016 - AT BURR BROTHERS BOATS, we are delighted to be building a 22,000-square-foot new super-shed. This replaces an older shed that was recognizable from the water by its white doors and Texaco Star before it came down in October. At our new super-shed, our 55-ton Travelift will be able to drive… SEE MORE

Clean-Burning Repower Drives MMA Tug

5/22/2016 - A NOTEWORTHY repowering project at Billings Diesel & Marine Service was the Maine Maritime Academy’s well-known tug Pentagoet. This extensive job involved replacing two 16V-92 Detroit Diesels with modern, clean-burning electronically controlled C- 18 Caterpillars. Additionally, we rebuilt the exhaust systems, replaced both generators, and performed cooling system upgrades. While… SEE MORE