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Classic Yacht Owners Form New Association
A group of classic sailing boat owners have formally come together to create and support the newly formed Classic Yacht Owners Association (CYOA). The association will be based out of one of sailing’s most iconic boating communities, Newport, Rhode Island. “The CYOA mission is to promote the ownership, knowledge and… SEE MORE
Restoring and Modernizing a Classic Bertram
YACHTING SOLUTIONS had the pleasure of completing a “Resto-Mod” for a client who had a strong attachment to his 1963 Bertram 31, but wanted to update her appearance and systems. The term “Resto-Mod” comes from the hotrod industry and the concept of customizing a classic car, such as a 1968… SEE MORE
A Wicked Good Boat For Tuna-Fishing Star
WHEN DAVID CARRARO, a star of the National Geographic Channel reality show “Wicked Tuna,” was looking for a new boat to replace his Duffy 38, he turned to Captain Stewart Workman at SW Boatworks. Workman and his crew launched Carraro’s Calvin Beal 44, named Tuna.com—and Carraro was wicked happy. Carraro… SEE MORE
Early Alberg 35 A Multi-Year and Cherished Project
JONESPORT SHIPYARD has been honored over the years to maintain and upgrade a 1960 Alberg 35 for an owner who has become a treasured friend. While preserving the boat’s traditional layout, we replaced the galley, reconstructed the deck, and cleaned, polished and re-installed the bronze ports. We upgraded the rigging… SEE MORE
Celebrating the People Side of Marine Supplies
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
Robust Marina Services Build on Midcoast's Growth
ON ITS JOURNEY toward building midcoast Maine’s premier yachting facility, Journey’s End Marina in Rockland added a new 18,000-square-foot heated indoor storage facility with three work bays, a new 24-foot by 24-foot by 85-foot professional spray booth, and a 60-ton Con-O-Lift hydraulic trailer. Heated indoor storage is a great way… SEE MORE
A Design-Forward Approach on NARRAGANSETT BAY
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
Tale of Two 38s: From Traditional to Speedy
THE JOHN WILLIAMS BOAT COMPANY had the pleasure of finding a new owner—and new beginning —for the first Stanley 38 the company ever built. In the early 1980s, a customer approached John “Jock” Williams for “something special” in the 38- to 40-foot range. Williams and his team cut a stock… SEE MORE
Delivering Top Customer Experience Since 1953
DOWNEAST CRUISERS, sportfishers, motoryachts and more. Boston Yacht Sales has been New England’s cruising and sport fishing center since 1953 for one reason: our dedication to customer experience. With 63 years in the business, we’ve built industry relationships not only from Maine to Florida but around the world. For our… SEE MORE
Lasting Legacy: A Fast-Running, Downeast-Styled Newcomer
WHEN SEPH LIMEHOUSE, a chief designer at Scout Boats in South Carolina, passed away in 2014 at a young age, he left behind not only a grieving family, but also his design and molds for a beautiful 17-foot powerboat with a downeast flair, called Edendriver. Before he died, Limehouse’s wife,… SEE MORE
Custom Canvas Leads to Innovative Solutions
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
Creating Customized Crafts of Exceptional Quality
SINCE EACH GUILLEMOT KAYAK is individually handcrafted, it’s never a problem to customize the build to meet the desires of each client. For example, Guillemot owner Nick Schade built two of his microBootlegger design kayaks (tandem, open cockpit), one in mahogany with carbon fiber interior, the other in western red… SEE MORE
