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New 29' Duffy Outboard Motor Yacht Launched
Atlantic Boat Company in Brooklin is pleased to announce the delivery of Bantram II, Hull No. 1 of the new DUFFY-29H. The foundation of this new design is in direct response to customer interest for a Duffy 26 with outboards. Bantram II is equipped with two 150hp Yamaha outboards, giving… SEE MORE
Whaleboat Stops in Newport on Way from Maine to Mystic
The whaleboat crew that left Rockland, Maine, on June 16 bound for Mystic, Connecticut, arrived in Newport on June 26, tired but clearly excited to be nearing the end of their remarkable journey. The day's voyage had been more than 27 miles from New Bedford,Massachusetts, and featured a bit of… SEE MORE
Mystic's Whaling Ship Takes Final Steps Toward the Water
After nearly five years of work in Mystic, the whaling ship Charles W. Morgan has made its final moves across the tarmac at Mystic Seaport in preparation for a July 21 relaunching ceremony. The 300-ton ship, built way back in 1841, has been undergoing a tremendous restoration at Mystic Seaport,… SEE MORE
A Boatyard Dog's Dreams Come True in Rockland
Here's a challenge: The next time your dog is stretched out for a catnap in a cool spot, take a good, long look at her. You might notice the light whimper, the muzzle twitch, the jerking feet that are indicative of a doggy dream. Think your pup is enjoying a… SEE MORE
RI Tall Ship Oliver Hazard Perry Arrives in Newport
The tall ship Oliver Hazard Perry, which will serve as a sail-training ship for the state of Rhode Island, arrived in Newport on June 21 in preparation for a dedication ceremony to be held over the Independence Day Weekend. The 196-foot, three-masted, square rigged tall ship, currently under construction and… SEE MORE
Whaleboat Crew Aims to Row from Maine to Mystic
A team of boatbuilders from the Apprenticeshop in Rockland has embarked on an incredible journey indeed, rowing a 30' open whaleboat from Maine to Mystic, Connecticut. The crew of nine — seven apprentices and two instructors — worked all winter to build the historic whaleboat for the Charles W. Morgan. Six… SEE MORE
New Poweryacht Design from Marblehead Crew
C.W. Hood Yachts is happy to introduce the new Wasque 29. Like all the Wasques before, she will be built on a semi-custom basis by our skilled team in Marblehead. Retaining the classic Wasque look, the 29 is full of improvements better suited to today’s boaters. Notable features of her… SEE MORE
Powerful Push: The Benefits of Pod Drives
The advent of pod drives for recreational motor yachts has taken place over a relatively short period of time. Sabre offers six models in the current motor yacht range and all models are available with pod drives; in fact only two of the six, the Sabre 54 Salon Express and… SEE MORE
Launched: Lyman-Morse 42' Flybridge Motoryacht
An easterly wind and the threat of rain did nothing to dampen the mood at the June 7 launch of the newest motoryacht to emerge from the massive shingled shed at Lyman-Morse Boatbuilding Company in Thomaston. On the contrary, the launch of Peregrine put plenty of good cheer into the… SEE MORE
Front Street Celebrates More Growth on the Waterfront
If you’re looking for signs of growth in Maine’s economy, you need look no further than the Belfast waterfront. Here, on a six-acre property that once housed an abandoned cannery-turned-failed-real-estate-project, Front Street Shipyard is literally transforming the state of Maine’s marine industry. The USHarbors crew stopped by a celebration at… SEE MORE
Superyacht Regatta Sees Belfast-built Boat On Top
We at Stephens Waring Yacht Design are pretty proud to report that our 91' yawl Bequia is excelling at the prestigious Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta in Porto Cervo, Sardinia. With two of the four days of racing completed, Bequia has come out on top both days! The gentle breezes of… SEE MORE
Faces of the Coast: Krisha Plauché of Onboard Interiors
Marblehead native Krisha Plauché, like many in the boat business, is having a busy spring. Whether she is attending boat shows, meeting clients at yacht yards from Maine to Rhode Island, putting the finishing touches on marine upholstery, or choosing new fabrics and ideas for her growing business – spring… SEE MORE
