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Perfect Partnership: Burr Bros, Nauset, and Boston Whaler
Some partnerships seem like they were just meant to happen. That’s certainly the case with the recent affiliation of three of Massachusetts' best-loved companies: Burr Brothers Boats, Nauset Marine, and Boston Whaler. Now, for the first time, Burr Brothers is joining forces with Nauset to offer new Boston Whaler powerboats… SEE MORE
Cleveland Ledge Race: A Classic Race Revival
During the late 1940s and 1950s, the Herreshoff 12 classes of Buzzards Bay wanted to build more competition between the local yacht clubs and began a yearly race near the Cleveland Ledge Light. At that time, the lighthouse was a recent edition to Buzzards Bay and stood equidistant between the… SEE MORE
My Working Waterfront: Rowing Out of Little Harbor
I spotted Hugh Bishop of Marblehead recently, rowing out to his lobster boat moored in Little Harbor, or what locals call Barnegat. This part of Marblehead features Crowninshield Island (better known as Brown's Island), and another deserted island called Priest's Island that is originally called Gerry Island. One reason it… SEE MORE
Cape Cod Canal Striper Fishing: No Sure Bet This Year
My sons and I have been quietly fishing the Cape Cod Canal quite a few times in the past month. Contrary to what many of the reports are saying, I will tell you that this place is no sure bet — just like all the other striper spots along the New… 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
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
Turning New Into Old: Nauset Boston Whaler Restoration
One of our favorite projects that come into our shop at Nauset Marine is when a customer wants to take their Boston Whaler and turn back time, so to speak. This winter, this 2001 130 Sport was brought to us by a longtime customer. She wanted a Brand New Old… SEE MORE
Stuart Knockabout Gears Up for 3rd Annual Regatta
Stuart Knockabout is gearing up for the 3rd Annual Stuart Knockabout Regatta, which will take place on July 20, 2013. It will see Ben My Chree's, the original and only wooden Stuart, celebrating its 80th birthday and her relaunching after a two-year restoration. She will race with the class that… SEE MORE
Award Winning Boats, Rigging Together in Marblehead
We were busy rigging up a C.W. Hood 32 at the Eastern Yacht Club recently and were enjoying the camaraderie of our friends aboard the neighboring J/70 that was also about to be launched. Photographed together, we realized that we had two award-winning designs side-by-side! On the left is Sailing… SEE MORE
A New Gloucesterman Joins the Harbor Fleet
Atlantic Boat Company is pleased to introduce the City of Gloucester's new DUFFY-26 Launch, Gloucesterman. This new launch has successfully passed the 24+1 stability test and received a temporary COI from the United States Coast Guard. It was transported to Gloucester from the builder in Maine by West Marine Transport.… SEE MORE
Marblehead Company Wins Interior Design Award
The Marine Fabricators Association recently presented Onboard Interiors with an award for Excellence in the Interior Marine Upholstery Category at the 2013 MFA National Convention. The competition is designed to recognize excellence in marine fabrication. We are thrilled to receive this award! For this project, on a 1982 Eastbay, the… SEE MORE
Spring Launchings: Wasque 32 Total Refit Completed
After two seasons, the Wasque 32 Penguin total refit is complete. The restoration of this Marblehead-based 1983 Wasque 32 motor yacht was a two-phase project. In Phase 1, the exterior of Penguin was restored, including all new teak rails, a new fiberglass-molded helm console with a teak top, and all… SEE MORE