New Launches
Summer Launches
Three Maine yards herald summer with launching festivities
New Electric Lake Tender
Waterskiing, tubing, and commuting—a new Stephens Waring design will do it all for a longtime customer and island dweller.
Adaptation in the Age of the Pandemic
Boatyards launched boats during the pandemic, but writer Peter Van Allen launched something even more important: his young son, teaching him wood-working and new ways to experience the outdoors.
GreenRail
Maine surfboard maker adds recycled plastic to his wooden boards
Tripp 45: A modern wood-composite daysailer
A new Bill Tripp design under construction at Rockport Marine features ultra-modern lines.
Ready, Set, Drill…
What is the Cordless Canoe Challenge?
Launch of Blackjack
The launch of the restored Friendship sloop Blackjack included a team of oxen.
Downeast Outboard Express Cruiser
MJM has introduced what founder Bob Johnstone calls the first-ever outboard express cruiser with downeast styling.
Redfern Boat’s Newest Launch Rides the Rails
Redfern Boat’s Carlton Johnson built a luxurious custom trolley using high-end yacht construction techniques.
Hybrid Design Combines the Best of Wood and Plastic
Boatbuilder Richard Stanley’s newest boat is a hybrid that combines the best of wood and fiberglass.
