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Vans intended to promote life jacket use

Lifejacket van aims to make lifejacket use easy and affordable for lobstermen

Is there a ‘best harbor’ in the U.S.?

Usharbors.com uses crowd-sourcing to find the “Best Harbor in the U.S.”

Hamilton Marine moving to new building in Portland

The marine hardware and supplies company is moving out of its former Fore Street location this January and into much bigger new digs at 193 Presumpcott Street.

Hinckely introduces new fast, expedition yachts

These new Ocean Series yachts have been drawn by the legendary Ray Hunt Design studio with a focus on offshore performance for customers looking to explore new destinations.

Schooner Bowdoin hauled for hull work

Schooner Bowdoin Undergoing Hull Restoration at Bristol Marine, The Shipyard in Boothbay Harbor. Work will be complete into for the summer season.

Marine Patrol gets a new ride

The new 26-foot vessels was built by Biddeford-based General Marine and replaces a 21-foot Boston Whaler.

Origins of port and starboard

NOAA sets the record straight

Hodgdon Yacht employees make 150 wooden toys for local children

Reviving a company tradition from 20 years ago, Hodgdon employees donated over 100 hours of time to build the toys, which will be distributed through Toys for Tots to children in Lincoln County.

Brooklin Boat Yard Building second Botin Partners custom sailing yacht

This is the Brooklin, Maine yard’s second collaboration with Botin Partners — the yard launched the 22m Toroa in 2017. Seeing Toroa inspired the Botin 55 owner to approach Brooklin Boat Yard and Botin Partners to design and build this new custom yacht.

The first Sea Blade X under construction at Front Street

The composite boats will be built on Navatek’s signature stepped ultra-deep vee hull, which originally was designed for open-water military applications.