Boats

An Early Call to the Sea
Like many young boys, he dreamed of owning a Boston Whaler. Then the dream came true.

Where Broken Canoes Find New Life
Bruce Larson of Georges River Canoe specializes in building and restoring classic canoes.

Want to Try Foiling?
Hydrofoiling finds its way to Maine via paddleboards. An early rider shares her insights.

Boatyard Profile: Androscoggin Wooden Boat Works
Classic Lymans and other vintage wooden boats are restored at this Wayne, Maine, boatyard.

The Penn Yan Named Penny An
A 1946 Penn Yan runabout has become a treasured family heirloom.

Speedy: The Boat That Moved Me
Vacations in Maine turned into something more permanent, thanks in part to a vintage Cruisers, Inc. Seafarer 202.

Built in Maine
The 30-Ton Pinnace named Virginia was built in Maine in the 1600s, and its reproduction is being built now.

Iconic Sailing Classroom
Hurricane Island pulling boats are deliberately built to be challenging, as a way to teach teamwork. Former instructor Jeffrey Lewis explains.

An Amateur Refinishes His Metal Mast
An intrepid hobbyist learns how to refinish aluminum spars.

Gosling
New life for an old family launch that has spent 71 years working on Casco Bay.