lobsterboat

John’s Bay Boat Company
The 44-foot cruiser Vigilant is the latest vessel to be launched by Peter Kass and the crew at John’s Bay Boat Company.

Summer Launches
Three Maine yards herald summer with launching festivities

Farrin’s Boatshop
A versatile Maine builder launches two “crossover” luxury workboat projects for opposite ends of the country

A Transformed Pontoon Boat
A saltwater pontoon boat transformed for lobster fishing.

Samoset Boatworks: Lettie Elise, a vintage Young Brothers 45
Samoset Boatworks rebirths a vintage Young Brothers 45.

Willis Beal: April and Kristi
Willis Beal's latest lobsterboat will not be used for hauling traps. It’s a 5-foot-long “little boat,” meant for display.

An Ode to a Beals Island Boat and Her Builder
Little Darlin’ is the last wooden lobsterboat built by the late Clinton L. “Buddy” Beals.

A Passion for Building in Wood
Boatbuilder Peter Buxton specializes in wood

Mattie & Ayva
A rugged workboat

New boats, sharks & climate change
Ocean science, boat launches, and sharks on the move