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Classic Trumpy Eagle, Ready to Cruise Once More
The Eagle is a Trumpy motor yacht crafted during my favorite design era, the transformative 60s. She's fresh out of the sheds after a winter of work in Rockport, soon to head back to her homeport in Massachusetts. For some views of other restored Trumpy yachts, click here. SEE MORE
Spring in Maine: Seabirds and the Beauty of Camouflage
Decorative eggs are often associated with bright or pastel colors, however Mother Nature has provided many bird species with their own naturally beautiful eggs. Just because they are drab and camouflaged does not make them boring, in my view. Plus, those neat little packages will hopefully develop into exquisite, wild… SEE MORE
A Superstorm Sandy Survivor, Reborn: Colleen Marie
The Colleen Marie, a Robinhood 36 cutter-rigged sloop, sustained damages during Superstorm Sandy last fall. Brought up from New Jersey by her owners, she now shines from repairs done on her at Robinhood Marine Center in Robinhood, where the yacht was built. Colleen Marie's owners plan to spend a month… SEE MORE
3D Renderings Bring a Boat to Life
While the prototype of our new daysailer design takes shape on the West Coast, we want to share these images of what she will look like in the flesh. As we do with all our designs, we have brought the Signature 24 to life with the magic of 3D computer… SEE MORE
The Photographer's Eye: Captivated by Coastal Light
As a photographer, and a self-taught one at that, I know many fine images are held captive by the ever-changing light on the coast of Maine. One minute you swear it's perfect, the next minute a thick band of fog or clouds move over. Just as fast though, the landscape… SEE MORE
Surprising Pair Spotted in Robinhood
Look what we spotted in the osprey nest atop the day marker at Robinhood Marine Center this month — two bald eagles! Though we see plenty of bald eagles throughout the year near Riggs Cove Rentals' floating vacation rental fleet, the sight of two bald eagles is a rare one… SEE MORE
Winter Escape: A Visit to the Maine Boatbuilders Show
Today feels like winter has returned, so it's a perfect day to go inside the old rambling building at Portland Yacht Services and enjoy the Maine Boatbuilders Show. I took my camera with me, and I hope you enjoy the scene I captured. But tomorrow is supposed to be even… SEE MORE
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