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Lyman-Morse to Launch New Hunt-Designed Motoryacht
Lyman-Morse Boatbuilding Company has teamed up again with one of our most successful design partners - C. Raymond Hunt - to build an able, fast, 42' flybridge twin jet boat. The owners are looking forward to extended cruising along the Maine coast and islands in comfort and safety. With attention… SEE MORE
Brooklin Boat Yard to Build Shorthanded Racer/Cruiser
Brooklin Boat Yard is pleased to announce that in June it will begin construction of 49-foot, cold-molded sailboat designed by Jim Taylor. The yacht is to be a lightweight, performance sloop with a traditional aesthetic above the waterline and a modern underbody below. The yacht is scheduled to launch in… SEE MORE
An Addition to the Maine Classic Fleet: Alert
Visitors to Maine are always happy to discover that the Pine Tree State affords them more ways to get aboard a classic sailing ship than most parts of the country. Starting this summer, they'll have yet another option. Alert, a 56' schooner built by Paul Rollins and formerly named Tall… SEE MORE
My Wooden Boat of the Week: Quenet Yann's SKROWL
Every wooden boat has a story. Therefore, I have taken it upon myself to find a new boat, design, or project to share with you every Tuesday. This service is entirely subjective (its real name is "My Favorite Wooden Boat Of the Week”) and I welcome your comments about my… SEE MORE
When the Fog Clears, the Maine Coast Opens Up
As I mentioned in my previous post, the Maine coast is known for its thick fog, which swirls through coastal towns every spring and summer. This marine layer reduces the visibility drastically and hides the sun from all who wish to see it. But just as soon as the fog… SEE MORE
Ready for Summer: Banks Cove 22 Enjoys Systems Refit
Seastar, a Banks Cove 22, was brought to Johanson Boatworks late in 2012, with some serious changes on the agenda. The old engine and jet drive were removed, the hull was repaired, and the transom was prepped for an Armstrong outboard bracket. A new fuel tank was added underneath the… SEE MORE
PBR Returns as Maine's Top Destination Regatta
Get ready, boaters, for a party! The Penobscot Bay Rendezvous is on the map as one of the East Coast’s best regattas for power and sail. Last year, fifty-five sail and power boats gathered for the four-night, three-day event, co-hosted by Wayfarer Marine and Lyman-Morse Boatbuilding. This was a substantial… SEE MORE
Stephens Waring Yacht Design to Sponsor 2013 Penobscot Bay Rendezvous!
They are back! Proud to announce that Stephens Waring Yacht Design is back as a Commodore Sponsor for PBR 2013! Stay tuned to see what lovely yacht they will feature during Saturday night's cocktail party! http://www.stephenswaring.com/ Register Today! www.penobscotbayrendezvous.com SEE MORE
Clan of Concordia: Crews Prepare for 75th Anniversary
I've been noticing more than the usual share of Concordia yawls in my home harbor of Rockport this spring. These 39- and 41-foot beauties always bring a touch of class to the waterfront, but having so many of them being commissioned — and being commissioned so early — drew my attention. It… SEE MORE
Harbingers of Spring: The Foggy Days Of May
When the fog begins to roll in, you know summer can't be too far away. As I drive home down Route 131 toward Tenants Harbor and Port Clyde, the sun begins to disappear, the temperature plummets, and the wispy strands of spring fog move through the pine trees and across… SEE MORE
Bragging Rights: First Launch of the Season
Astute harbor observers in Rockland might have noticed a new addition to the harbor recently — Blueridge is bobbing at an Ocean Pursuits mooring, the first launch of the year by our boatyard. Blueridge, a Hinckley 42, spent the winter with us, getting extensive engine work done and having a… SEE MORE
Belfast: A Waterfront That Really Works
Once dominated by poultry and fish processing, then targeted for condominiums and corporate offices, Belfast’s working waterfront could easily not exist. But there it is! Front Street Shipyard sits on the former site of a Stinson sardine cannery; in 2007, the site was slated for the $20 million Wakeag Landing… SEE MORE