MaineBoats Blog
Two Irish designs being built at Rockland's Apprenticeshop
One is a Dublin Bay 24 sailing sloop, the other a Dublin Bay Water Wag, which is considered by some to be the world’s oldest one-design sailboat.
Pen Bay Pilots get a new, bigger, pilot launch
The new all-aluminum vessel will provide a safer more stable platform for the pilots as they leap on and off big vessels transiting Penobscot and Frenchmen Bays.
Houtz celebrates three decades at the Landing School
Houtz was hired in 1990 by John Burgess, one of the original founders of the school, who needed someone to help build boats, but also to help manage budgets, timelines and build schedules.
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.
