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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
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
Great Weather, Great Boats — RI Boat Show Delivers
Five great venues, two days of stellar spring weather, and more boats than you could possibly explore. That was the lineup for the Rhode Island Boat Show, presented May 4-5 by the Rhode Island Marine Trades Association and a variety of marinas, boatyards, and coastal businesses. For the hundreds of… 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
Maine, Annapolis, Cleaveland: Classic Sloop Comes Home
The Pisces 21 Blossom was proudly delivered to her owners this week. Prior to delivery she was exhibited at The Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show, where she was admired and received many compliments. Classic Boat Shop's Jean Beaulieu packed up the boat in Annapolis on April 28 and departed early 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