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Boats of the Year Spotlight #8
THE BOATBUILDING INDUSTRY IS A BIG DEAL. In Maine, there are approximately 450 companies and 5,000 jobs tied to the industry, according to Maine Built Boats, a nonprofit organization that promotes awareness about the high-quality products crafted and restored in the state, and the cutting-edge technology used by builders in… SEE MORE
Marine Engineering 101: Why my keel doesn't fall off
They’re boats. Not much happens without their keels. You’d think that the average boat person would be all over what’s up with the big heavy things down-under their boats. But most don’t and for good reason. The engineering involved intimidates: The Beach Boys would never, ever write a song “Hull… SEE MORE
Boats of the Year Spotlight #7
MAINE BOATS REFLECT THE BEST of the past and the most promising advances of the present day. Boatbuilders have mastered the traditional lines and styles over centuries, while continuing to evolve, invent, and bring new life to older boats, and dream up the designs of the future. This Boats of… SEE MORE
Boats of the Year Spotlight #6
GETTING OUT ON THE WATER is made easier and more enjoyable, even for those without boats, thanks to the hard work and forward thinking of Maine’s boatyards and marine businesses. Freedom Boat Club gets people out on Casco Bay and the Sebago Lakes in charter boats through Yarmouth Boat Yard… SEE MORE
Custom Hardtop on an Eastbay 50
An Eastbay 50 is looking quite sporty after the GIBY team replaced a soft flybridge enclosure with a custom hardtop by SEAmless Marine Inc.. After the new stainless steel framework and rigid top were dryfitted, the radar array was mounted and the complete package was secured permanently, with the wiring… SEE MORE
Doing Good Work for Coastal Communities
Getting out on the water, whether in a powerboat, sailboat, canoe or paddleboard, is something we all love to do. How did you get started? Was there someone who showed you just how much fun it could be? Not all kids are fortunate enough to have an opportunity like that.… SEE MORE
Boats of the Year Spotlight #5
DOWNEAST-STYLE POWERBOATS are classic and popular for good reason. New England boatbuilders offer many interpretations of this venerable design—with production, custom, and even charter options—but all of these cruisers start with the recognizable downeast hull. Profiled in the Boats of the Year 2018 edition are the Doug Zurn-designed MJM 50z,… SEE MORE
A Fresh Design! Announcing A 57-Foot All-Custom, Composite Express-Cruiser for C.W. Hood Yachts.
Stephens Waring Yacht Design reveals an exciting new design for a 57-foot Express-Classic, with C.W. Hood Yachts, of Marblehead, Mass. Construction of major components for this custom motor yacht will begin this fall at Lyman-Morse Boatbuilding, in Thomaston, Maine. The vessel is expected to be finished at C.W. Hood’s construction… SEE MORE
Boats of the Year Spotlight #4
THE DIVERSITY OF MARINE BUSINESSES in New England (and beyond!) provides something for every need and desire. Do you want a museum-quality model to commemorate your boat, need to build a dependable dock system or ramp for waterfront access, or hope to customize the boat of your dreams to fit… SEE MORE
Catting Around
Ever have the urge to run away for a few days? Well, a certain Sandpiper (Marshall Marine sailboat) from Barnegat Bay, NJ decided to do just that. She slipped off her mooring one night, taking off at the mercy of the wind and tide. The next day the anxious owner… SEE MORE
Boats of the Year Spotlight #3
BOATBUILDERS ARE INVENTIVE, whether applying innovations to existing designs or creating something completely new—even things with wheels. In these profiles from Boats of the Year 2018, the builders’ products are varied but they are all designed to get people out on the water or the road, enjoying the natural world… SEE MORE
2019 Maine Boat & Home Show Dates Announced: Aug 9-11
Now in its seventeenth year, the annual August Maine Boat & Home Show features boats in the water, boats on land, marine gear vendors, fine furniture and home wares, arts, architecture, live music, and delicious food. This event is the largest in-the-water boat show north of Newport, and it is… SEE MORE
