MaineBoats Blog
J & E Riggins to see new owners at the helm
In the fall of 2020, Captain Jon Finger and chef Annie Mahle, owners of the J. &E. Riggin for the past 23 years, will pass the baton of stewardship to Justin Schaefer and his wife, Jocelyn Schmidt.
New owner for Alerion Yachts
Peter Eastman, who also owns Howard Boats, plans to extend the Alerion brand across new models and a broader size range, and further grow sales and production beyond Alerion’s recent business turnaround.
Sunbeam V getting a refit and overhaul at Front Street
This fall, Front Street Shipyard in Belfast hauled the Sunbeam V for a refit and overhaul. Built at Washburn and Doughty in 1995, the 75' vessel was generally in good condition, but needed some updates and refinishing.
Hodgdon launches first in a new line of tenders
The Crossover line's naval architecture and styling is by Philippe Cabon and Cyril Le Sourd and the engineering is by Hodgdon Tenders' in-house team. It has numerous unique features including a folding helm console, retractable carbon fiber T-top, custom wrap-around fender, and water jet drive.
NOAA to phase out traditional paper charts beginning next year
It's the end of an era that began almost 200 years ago. NOAA’s Office of Coast Survey has announced plans to phase out completely its production of traditional paper charts over the next five years in favor of electronic vector charts based on digital data.
New Hamilton marine store opening in Kittery
The new store will be located in the former Jackson’s Hardware and Marine store, whose owners recently retired.
Mary E Placed on National Register of Historic Places
Historic vessel is considered the oldest Mane-built fishing schooner still sailing.
Presidential yacht SEQUOIA lands in Maine
The 94-Year-Old “Floating White House” will completely restored over the next few years in Belfast.
UMaine launches world’s largest 3D printed boat
The 25-foot, 5,000-pound vessel not only is the largest 3D printed object in the world; it also was produced by the world’s largest 3D thermoplastic printer in little more than 70 hours.
