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MA Craftsmen Prepare for Boatbuilder's Show on Cape Cod
Stuart Knockabout and Doughdish will be exhibiting at the 8th Annual Boatbuilder's Show here on Cape Cod. The event runs from February 7th to the 9th at the Resort and Conference Center in Hyannis. Admission is $5 for adults and free for children under 12. “Over the past seven years,… SEE MORE
Holiday Treat: A Christmas Launching
Just in time for Christmas! T/T Lady Kathryn V, a custom-built Plymouth Rock'r Rocking Boat, was launched by South Shore Boatworks recently. This 45" Rocking boat is a tender to the 215' Lady Kathryn V. One grand yacht deserves another, right? SEE MORE
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
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
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
Summer Crowds Disappear, But Great Sailing Remains
Fall on Buzzards Bay is the perfect time for research and development. The crowds leave, but the incredible weather remains. Harpoon, SK No. 78, took a change in the wind as an opportunity to refine her spinnaker setup. Buzzards Bay is known for her SW winds, but occasionally an east… SEE MORE
Stormy Voyage to Boston Across the Gulf of Maine
We had sailed a rollicking 80 nautical miles out of Port Clyde in just 10 hours. Then the GPS flashed 12.1 knots, as we surfed down another big wave. The fun was over. I had put my daughter and I in a pickle. With just the deeply reefed main up,… SEE MORE
Work Continues on European-American Lobster yacht
Work is progressing on Twist, a 45' European-American lobster yacht undergoing a complete rebuild at South Shore Boatworks. When completed, this American lobster yacht will be homeported in Croatia, where she will no doubt become the talk of the coast! Here are a few photos of some recent work that… SEE MORE