Boats

From Sail to Power
A lifelong sailor explains why he traded in his Concordia yawl for a powerboat.

Rice Brothers’
Of the 15 lightships surviving in the United States, three were built in Maine by the Rice Brothers Corporation in East Boothbay.

Prowling the Coast in a Catboat
Initially designed for fishing, catboats have become popular recreational sailers.

Resto-Mods
Resto-mods, combining old boats with modern technology, take yacht restoration to a new level.

A Vintage Knockabout Design Finds New Life
A knockabout designed more than 100 years ago for the Camden Yacht Club still has ardent fans.

Back to the Future in Round Pond
Boatyard Profile: Padebco Boatyard

The Living Legacy of the North Woods Paddle
The North Woods Paddle: A time-honored tool from Maine’s North Woods lives on.

Two Traditional Canoe Builders
Wood-and-canvas canoes are still being built by hand by two craftsmen in the tiny town of Atkinson, Maine, where Rollin Thurlow and Jerry Stelmok, old friends and former business partners, have shops.

King Hell Boats
What do you get when you combine a Harley-Davidson with a wooden runabout? A boat with attitude. Meet the King Hell 17 Sport Runabout.

Wheeler 38
The spirit of Hemingway’s boat comes alive in a new build.