Search for More News:
Red Tide and Life as usual on Useppa Island
“What’s the reason for your cough?” is frequently heard on Useppa Island, Florida this winter. The reasons are varied. First is red tide that is proving to be one of the worst in years. Second is the toxic runoff from Lake Okeechobee, down the Caloosahatchee River, and up and around… SEE MORE
US Harbors at the 2018 Cape Cod Boatbuilders Show!
US Harbors will be at the 12th annual Boatbuilders Show in Hyannis, Massachusetts, starting on Friday February 2nd at 2pm. Come say hi at the Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors booth! The "best little boat show in the Northeast" is a great place to see some amazing boats, from the… SEE MORE
Pioneers, Innovators and Maine
Free Education Series Celebrating Dynamic Maine Businesses Join the Owls Head Transportation Museum (OHTM) for a four-part series of events that celebrates the pioneers and innovators of Maine's business community. Like the stories of daredevils and inventors told through the Museum’s collection, the modern-day entrepreneurs featured in this series have… SEE MORE
Lyman-Morse Beyond Boatbuilding: Composite Steeple Replacement
Innovative boatbuilding skills can be used for more than just marine applications, as one Maine-based company can attest to, after years of diversification into new markets. An architectural restoration project in the Midcoast is the latest example of how Lyman-Morse continues to expand its business. The steeple on the Chestnut… SEE MORE
Repowering an Historic Maine-Built Vessel
The oldest Maine-built wooden fishing schooner, still afloat, came home to Maine this spring. Built on the banks of the Kennebec River in 1906, Mary E, a two-masted clipper schooner with a storied past, is now undergoing a complete restoration at Maine Maritime Museum (MMM) - and Great Island Boat… SEE MORE
Nine pre-eminent naval architects share insights at Lyman Morse event
By John K. Hanson Jr. On a stunning fall weekend, I was stuck inside….and having the time of my life! Lyman Morse Boatbuilding and the Cruising Club of America hosted a Yacht Designers Forum at the yard in Thomaston on Saturday, Oct. 21. The morning session was held on the… SEE MORE
A Productive Paint Shop
Great Island Boat Yard is home to a state-of-the-art Paint Booth that can accommodate boats up to 70'. The Bay is never idle. Here are some boats recently painted by the GIBY finishing team. SEE MORE
US Harbors is now serving Hawaii!
Aloha! We here at US Harbors are proud to announce that we are now providing accurate tide, weather, and harbor information to the beautiful islands of Hawaii. Whether you are an avid boater, fisherman, or surfer, or you just love to stroll along the beaches, US Harbors tide and weather… SEE MORE
Why is boating full of drama?
If you have a boat of any size, you know what I’m talking about. You’re Living the Dream, the wind is in your hair as you bask in the shimmering sun dancing on the waves, the smell of sea air fills your nostrils, and suddenly, the sh*t hits the fan… SEE MORE
Hinckley Unveils Dasher, the World's First Fully Electric Luxury Yacht
Hinckley has unveiled the world’s first fully electric luxury yacht – Dasher. Designed from the outset for fully electric propulsion, Dasher achieves a new standard of excellence pairing modern styling with hi-tech composite construction. “Since 1928, Hinckley has pioneered beautiful, timeless, and highly innovative yachts. We have a long tradition… SEE MORE
Connecticut's Steamboat Past
The steamboat was the first form of engine powered travel across water and from about 1820 to 1940, Connecticut’s coastal and riverside residents relied on them as much as we do today on cars and busses for quick transportation. Travel on the Connecticut River was very downstream until the steam… SEE MORE
The Maine Boats Homes & Harbors Boat Show Gets Underway
The 2017 MBH&H Boat Show kicks off in Rockland Maine. SEE MORE
