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At Back Cove Yachts, Every Pound Counts
Every pound counts, so we count every pound! It’s true. At Back Cove Yachts in Rockland we weigh all of the parts that go into our boats — especially the hull. The weight is important in determining the performance of each model. Product Engineer Glenn Campbell had fun last week… SEE MORE
The Glass Half-Full Approach To March
As a bookend to my previous post, I would like to offer the visual pleasures of March, when the sun actually hangs around for a couple of days and the cold winds back off a bit. It is the promise of summer that makes spring so sweet. Last weekend in… SEE MORE
The Latest Launch from a Maine Workboat Builder
Washburn & Doughty's latest 93-foot Z-drive docking/escort tug slid down greased ways into the Damariscotta River on Saturday, March 9. Built for Seabulk Towing, Inc., a subsidiary Seacor Holdings, Inc., Athena will serve Seabulk's fleet as a dock and escort tug in Port Everglades, Florida. Designed by Bruce Washburn, Athena… SEE MORE
Portland In-Water Open House Planned for Show Weekend
Heading to the Maine Boatbuilders Show in Portland? Stop by and join the DiMillo's Yacht Sales crew at our In-the-Water Open House! We have been working hard to commission and launch three Back Coves and three Sabres for our upcoming Open House during the Maine Boatbuilders Show. On display and… SEE MORE
Reflections: Creating a Pool Barn on Rockport Harbor
When I was asked to design a building, just for fun, around a swimming pool on Rockport Harbor, I couldn’t wait to get started with a computer mouse, and a hammer. I’m a design builder. These days, ideas fly like the wind between designers and clients. That is, if you’re… SEE MORE
Back Cove Yachts Introduces 41' Flagship
Back Cove Yachts, based in Rockland, is pleased to announce its latest design, the Back Cove 41 which will debut in February 2014. Kevin Burns, Vice President of Design and Product Development, says: "The 41 was conceived from the onset to serve as the flagship of the Back Cove fleet.… SEE MORE
In a Different Light: The Beautiful Gloom Of March
March is transition month on the coast of Maine. Winter is slowly drifting away, while spring is reluctantly appearing in the form of muddy roads and cool afternoons. Yesterday, as I walked around Mosquito Harbor (just around the corner from Port Clyde), I couldn't help but notice the sun, which… SEE MORE
C.W. Hood Yachts Gears Up for Maine Boatbuilders Show
Now in its 26th year, the Maine Boatbuilders Show in Portland is one of C.W. Hood Yachts' favorite spring traditions. The show has always provided a gathering of the best wood and fiberglass boatbuilders and designers in New England, and C.W. Hood Yachts is proud to be exhibiting once again.… SEE MORE
Ellis Boat Co. Adds Charter Yachts to Downeast Fleet
Starting with this upcoming New England boating season, Ellis Boat Company is going to offer bareboat charters out of Dysart’s Great Harbor Marina in Southwest Harbor. In the past, this was the location of the Hinckley Company's charter business, which was primarily sailboats. Now, Ellis is partnering with Dysart's to… SEE MORE
Isle Au Haut, a Unique Island
“Isle Au Haut ahead!” Not an unusual phrase on our boat. Pronounced, “i-la-HO”, the island's name was coined by French navigator Samuel Champlain in 1604. The English translation is, “High Island”. And that’s accurate. From most anywhere on wide outer Penobscot Bay, Isle Au Haut’s impressive hills dwarf all other… SEE MORE
Classic Ellis Yacht Gets a Facelift in Southwest Harbor
The second Ellis 32 to be built at Ellis Boat Company was built in 1991. The Ellis 32 was the first hull designed by father and son, Don and Ralph Ellis. All the hulls before the 32 were Ralph’s design. All the hulls since then have been Don’s. For many… SEE MORE
All In a Day's Work: Dredging in Camden Harbor
Winters at most boatyards aren’t only set aside for maintenance and repairs on customers' boats. We also spend a lot of time maintaining the boatyard as well. This year’s major project at Wayfarer Marine was conducted by Prock Marine, based in Rockland. Over the past several years we’ve had some… SEE MORE