Boat Features

Hinckley’s Phil Bennett
For nearly 50 years, Hinckley’s Phil Bennett has been helping people find the right boat to bring them joy on the water.

The Working Life of a Dory and its Harbor
Making a living in a small harbor and fishing from a dory.

Expand Your Cruising Horizons
After completing the Downeast Loop, a cruising couple offers some how-to advice.

International ONE Designs
International One Designs have a long racing tradition in Northeast Harbor.

Morgan
A gussied up Holland 32 is the perfect yacht for cruising and day-trips.

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.

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