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Classic Sloops, Made in America
Stuart Knockabout is proud to be a small business that supports other local businesses. Not only is the Stuart Knockabout sloop built in the USA, but nearly every part of her is, too, and most can be traced to within 100 miles of our location right here in Cataumet. We… SEE MORE
Lyman-Morse Boatbuilding: Getting Boats Ready for Fun in the Sun!
The hive that is Lyman-Morse Boatbuilding has been humming this fall. New projects both in and out of the marine world are in the works, a host of good sized powerboats are in for winter refit work, and we turned around a bunch of boats that are escaping the New… SEE MORE
Craftsmanship Continues in Cataumet — Two at a Time!
The twins are moving quickly! Doughdish No. 537 and No. 538 are coming together beautifully in our shop here in Cataumet. On No. 538, the lead ballast has been bolted, floatation installed, soles fitted, and decks attached. Now, the teak trim is being milled and tailor-made for the perfect fit.… SEE MORE
The Boatbuilding Process Begins Again — Twice!
This fall has greeted us with both beautiful weather and the sale of Doughdish No. 537! We took this opportunity to build her next sister, No. 538, right alongside. This is the first time two hulls have been built simultaneously since the purchase of Doughdish, LLC, by Steve Ballentine and… SEE MORE
Gloucester, the Original Working Waterfront
“It’s pronounced ‘GLOSS-tah’, not,…’gl-OW-stir’”, our friend Julia corrected as she swiped through my iPad and reviewed my destinations, including Gloucester, on Cape Ann just north of Boston. Like a second daughter to us, Julia is from nearby Scituate (pronounced, “SIT-chew-it”), and joined us for a few days of sailing on… SEE MORE
Stolen Sailing, the Best Way to Welcome the Off-Season
For most boaters in New England, November is for finishing the last winterizing projects of the year, making sure the shrinkwrap or tarps are secured, and preparing for ski season. Yet in almost every harbor there are a few holdouts who keep their boats in the water long after the… SEE MORE
Where Are the Boats? NJ Slowdown Persists Long After Sandy
A beautiful weekend day, and instead of a steady stream of Snowbirds heading south, I've seen just two boats — one of them under tow by my friend Rich at Tow Boat US. Much has changed along the Jersey Shore in the year since Superstorm Sandy paid us a visit, and… SEE MORE
Conjurer, 104-Year-Old Restored Crosby Cat, Sails Again
Conjurer is a 28-foot Crosby catboat built in 1909 by H. Manley Crosby and is a perfect example of the definitive American catboat that was originally built here on Cape Cod. She has recently undergone a complete three-year restoration project by Arey’s Pond Boat Yard in South Orleans and is… SEE MORE
Restoration Finished — Time to Go Sailing!
We took the beautiful weather on October 24 as a chance to take Ben sailing. The fresh breeze and blue skies made for an incredible afternoon. For more information on Ben and her restoration, click here. SEE MORE
Boston Yacht Sales Adds Princess Yachts to Dealer Network
Boston Yacht Sales, with offices in Falmouth and North Weymouth, is pleased to announce that it has been appointed the dealer for Princess yachts in Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. Boston Yacht Sales will provide sales and service for Princess yacht customers from two locations that offer complete service and… SEE MORE
End of Another Season for a Classic Plastic
For many New England boaters, it's the second-happiest day of the year: Hauling Day. Here's my 1974 Pearson 28 coming out of the water in Rockport Harbor, at the end of another terrific sailing summer in Penobscot Bay. A bit of winterizing, put the cover on — and then bring on… SEE MORE
Southport Eyes the Future With Larger Boat, New Dev Crew
Southport Boats, a division of Maritime Marine Group, LLC, has recently taken steps to maintain the company's position as a leader in the center-console fishing and cruising boat market. With a new, larger 32' model currently in development, the company has appointed George Menezes as Director of Product Development and… SEE MORE
