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Repair Work Completed on Superyacht Asolare
Hodgdon Yacht Services, the division of Hodgdon Yachts that is dedicated to refit, maintenance, and repair services of recreational boats and yachts, has confirmed that repair work was completed on the 154-foot (46.9 meter) ketch Asolare at the company's facilities in Boothbay. Launched in 2003 by Hodgdon Yachts, the Bruce… SEE MORE
Classic Wood, Working the Bay
The Rockland Gulf, one of the last wooden hulls working in the lobster fishery, left her mooring during an early November gale and landed high-and-dry just inside the breakwater in Rockland. As a testament to the ship's construction, the sturdy vessel emerged from the ordeal essentially unscathed thanks to some… SEE MORE
Shipwreck to Shipshape: Rebuilding a Maine Lobsterboat
When you work on the water every day like most Maine lobstermen do, it's almost inevitable: accidents happen. All the GPS systems and radar in the world don't help when you suffer a mechanical breakdown in pea-soup fog, and that's precisely what happened to a lobsterman working out of Vinalhaven… SEE MORE
End of the Day, and of the New England Boating Season
The end of the day for the schooner Lewis R.French, launched all the way back in 1871, reminds us that we are nearing the end of 2015 — time to get your 2016 Calendar of Wooden Boats! For more info about the history behind the Lewis R. French, a member… SEE MORE
Volvo Ocean Race to Return to Newport in 2018
Newport will host the North American stopover for the 13th edition of the Volvo Ocean Race in 2017-18 following the success of the sailing-mad coastal town’s hosting of the world’s leading offshore event in May. “We’re delighted to be able to confirm that Newport will be staging a second consecutive… SEE MORE
Padebco Adds New Runabout to Its Line of Custom Boats
Padebco Custom Boat Builders & Full Service Boatyard is proud to announce the launch of its newest model, the V25R. The sporty express-style 25' runabout is designed on a solid fiberglass hull and offers a cuddy cabin with v-berth, head, refrigerated wet bar, and many other options. Her classic Downeast… SEE MORE
Classics Take the Line at 2015 Stuart Knockabout Regatta
One of the most fulfilling aspects of boat building is seeing the final product enjoyed by the owner. We consider ourselves more lucky than most, as we have a large and active fleet of Stuart Knockabouts right here on Buzzards Bay. This allows us to develop stronger friendships with our… SEE MORE
Cuttyhunk, an Unspoiled Getaway in Buzzards Bay
One of the most talked about cruising destinations in New England is the island of Cuttyhunk. The last island on the Elizabeth Islands chain, Cuttyhunk is about 22 miles from my homeport of Red Brook Harbor. From the moment I moved to the East Coast, it seems every sailor I… SEE MORE
Sailing Through Boat Show Season: Annapolis 2015
The USHarbors crew doesn't dread the end of sailing season like many boaters do, since for us it means that boat show season is upon us. We enjoyed a few days at the United States Sailboat Show in Annapolis last weekend and once again came away feeling that yachts are… SEE MORE
Two Very Different Cats, Both at Home on the Chesapeake
Two cats, two very different styles of sailing. At Arey's Pond Boat Yard we are always pleased to deliver our boats to the Chesapeake, since the Chesapeake Bay's shallow waters are ideally suited to catboats. On a recent delivery to Easton, we were surprised to see that our customer already… SEE MORE
A Last Cruise Into Fall
As daylight fades to dusk and summer turns to fall, we enjoy some of the most dramatic skies of the year while aboard our favorite wooden boats. Here's Corsair, a classic N.G. Herreshoff launch that's been impressing onlookers since before World War I. And she's still got it! For more… SEE MORE
Downeast-Style Bowrider? Meet the Ellis Bowrider Express
The bow-rider seat. It's not often associated with downeast-style boats, but there is some history there with Bunker and Ellis and other builders. And now Ellis Boat Company has a new model based on the whole premise of having comfortable seating throughout the boat, including a generous seat forward up… SEE MORE
