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Boat Building

For 45 years, Lyman-Morse has been building the world’s finest yachts, from high-tech carbon ocean racers to cold-molded wooden Spirit of Tradition sloops and luxurious motor yachts. Our crew of highly trained boat builders draws on Maine’s 200-year tradition of shipbuilding, but does so with an eye on the future as much as the past. Lyman-Morse’s unique fusion of design, technology, and craftsmanship has made our company into an industry leader, sought after by discerning designers, owners, and yacht captains. Call us today about building your next yacht with us.

OUR BOAT BUILDING PROJECTS

A New Flybridge Cruiser from C.W. Hood Yachts. Hull #1 is under construction at Lyman-Morse in Thomaston, Maine.

Monhegan 42 Hull #3

Lyman-Morse launched hull #3 of the Monhegan 42 semi-custom line in August 2023. The Monhegan 42 is part of a successful collaboration between Lyman-Morse and C. Raymond Hunt & Associates.

Hood 35 LM #2

Following the successful launch of the Hood 35LM, Hull #2 was launched in July 2023 at our Thomaston location. This vessel is available to purchase. 

NEW YACHT DESIGNS

Blackwatch 45

The new Blackwatch 45 is a hybrid electric displacement motor yacht capable of long range, comfortable and safe passage making.

Ladd 110 Sloop

The Ladd 110′ Sloop is the latest 100+ footer from Rob Ladd Yacht Design. With an eye for aesthetically pleasing lines, Rob believes this boat fits the true definition of a “modern classic”.

The Hood 35 by Lyman-Morse combines C.W. Hood Yacht Design’s acumen with Lyman-Morse’s craftsmanship in a dayboat to remember.

SEMI-CUSTOM YACHTS

A New Cruiser from C.W. Hood Yachts.  Available in both Flybridge and Sedan Configurations. Hull #1 is under construction. 

The Hood 57 LM, launched in October 2020 and powered by Volvo Pentas with the IPS pod system, brings head-turning elegance to the Express-Cruiser market.

The LM46 is a high-performance, low-maintenance, bespoke yacht that will reconnect you to what matters. 

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Custom wooden boatbuilding yacht restoration yacht design.

Rockport Marine’s team of craftsmen design, build, and restore some of the world’s most renowned wooden yachts.

A shallow ballast keel slotted for a centerboard not only means that the Little Wolf-38 floats in only three and a half feet of water but also that you can bring her into a beach and, in waist-deep water, walk all around . . .

The R37 is an ideal dayboat and yet is remarkably well-equipped for simple cruising. With roots in the lobster yachts from the 1950s by Newbert and Wallace, the type and scale were selected to balance sea kindliness, moderate speed . . .

Restoration

At the beginning of the global pandemic LATIFA paused a long-range cruise and returned to Rockport Marine for a systems refit, interior joinery, cosmetics upgrade, and a rig inspection.

Project Ouzel

Hull of 95-foot sailing yacht goes right-side-up for the first time.

Currently in construction is a milestone project for Rockport Marine, Project Ouzel, a 95′ (29m) cold-molded classic performance sloop.

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Custom Wooden Boatbuilding Yacht Restoration Yacht Design Rockport Marine’s team of craftsmen design, build, and restore some of the world’s most renowned wooden yachts.

Calvin Beal Boats ™

The boats that made downeast maine famous.

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Check out our new 42' Calvin Beal Design in Ocean Homes Magazine

UPDATE — Exciting News: SW Boatworks is pleased to announce that our new 42' Calvin Beal Hulls and Tops have been a huge success!! Our Mold was completed Dec 2015 and we have already constructed 47 new hulls and tops for our Customers (42'L/15'W) ! With this new level of hull and top manufacturing to meet the demand, we are reserving spots in 2023 for the 42' CB Hull and tops! If interested in reserving your spot, email Nikki at [email protected] or call the office at 207-667-7427.

There are many reasons to have a Maine-built Calvin Beal Boat:

• Very popular and handsome custom design
• Seaworthy, spacious and very stable
• Fuel efficient
• Proven by fishermen, enjoyed by yachtsmen
• Professionally designed by Calvin Beal, Beals Island, Maine
• Owned and built by SW Boatworks , Lamoine, Maine
• Experienced, high-quality custom boat construction by professional boatbuilders
• Reasonably priced
• On-board licensed electrician (ABYC/NMEA certified and Qualified Marine Electronic Installer)
• Finished custom boats include lobster, yacht, deep sea fishing, pleasure, sport fishing, passenger and Coast Guard approved

NOW AVAILABLE: 30 CALVIN BEAL L-30' x W-12' x 11'6" Transom

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Welcome to the home of the world famous Calvin Beal Boats and Young Brothers Boats

UPDATE — Exciting News: SW Boatworks is pleased to announce that our new 42' Calvin Beal Hulls and Tops have been a huge success!! Our Mold was completed Dec 2015 and we have already constructed 47 new hulls and tops for our Customers (42'L/15'W) ! With this new level of hull and top manufacturing to meet the demand, we are reserving spots in 2023 for the 42' CB Hull and tops! If interested in reserving your spot, email Nikki at [email protected] or call the office at 207-667-7427.

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Custom boat builders creating commercial and pleasure boats in Downeast Maine

Hylan & Brown – Boatbuilders – Brooklin, Maine – Building and Restoring Classic Wooden Boats

Recently restored and fitted with with a state-of-the-art electric propulsion suite here in our shop, VEGA is a perfect fusion of classic boating and modern sensibilities.

1930’s LAUNCH “VEGA” – FULL ELECTRIC CONVERSION

Just launched and undergoing sea trials  is the locally-built boat, VEGA, originating on the Cranberry Islands off Mount Desert Island in the 1930’s.   A ~32′ open launch with a “downeast hull”, VEGA’s new owner has traded the inboard diesel for a new electric inboard from Electric Yacht , powered by a bank of Victron Energy LifePO4 batteries, with a high-output solar array on a custom “solar top” over the cockpit.   Under way, the clatter and rumble of the diesel is gone, leaving only the  rush of her curling bow wave, water lapping against wood, and gentle conversation.

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RUBY SLIPPER plans are now available! (Reviewed in WoodenBoat No. 287)

Those of you who followed Doug’s initial design for the boat while still “on the drawing board”  will notice some subtle adjustments as the design has evolved.

For an outside opinion, please see Mike O’Brien’s  review in the latest issue of WoodenBoat (No. 287).

Ruby Slipper Plans – Study and Build

AUK – 23′ Point Comfort – All Electric!

AUK – Electric!

AUK is a Doug Hylan Point Comfort 23 hull optimized for modern electric propulsion, powered by a Torqeedo Cruise 10.0 motor, and featuring a custom “t-top” supporting a high-efficiency solar array. Visit AUK – PC23 Electric for details on this exciting project!

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Cottrell Boatbuilding

Maine's largest builder of small wooden boats.

About Cottrell Boatbuilding

C ottrell Boatbuilding is Maine’s largest builder of small wooden boats. We build all manner of small boats for rowing and sailing. Wherries, Dinghies, Yacht Tenders, Dories and Daysailers. We also build custom boats.

As a family business, we do what some have said cannot be done, we make a living building small wooden boats. With more than forty five years experience, Maine boatbuilder Dale Cottrell works along side his sons Ben and Seth, each of whom have over twenty years of boat building experience (they started in the shop while still in their teens). Each boat is handcrafted with the utmost attention to detail– from choosing the cedar for planks at the local mill, selecting trees from the local woods for oak frames, to installing the finest bronze hardware available. At every step, we strive for the very best, not only from ourselves, but also from our suppliers. You can see and feel the quality of our workmanship.

Right here on the coast of Maine where legions of famous and not so famous boatbuilders have plied their trade, we are honored and humbled to be able to do this work. Most of all, it is a gift to be able to build these boats.

The Maine Boatbuilder & Modern Wooden Boats

As much as we love building traditional plank on frame boats, we realize it is not for everyone. These days a lot of our boats are a more modern composite construction, mainly glued lap wood epoxy. The new modern wooden boat. Due to this modern construction method, our boats result in a very rugged, lightweight, strong hull that is also less expensive and very easy to maintain.

Regardless of which building method you choose, if your intention is to get on the water in a beautiful small wooden boat for rowing, sailing, exploring, or using as a yacht tender, come talk to us.

You will find that your boat will be built with the care and expertise that you expect from true genuine craftsmen. You can trust boatbuilders Dale, Ben and Seth to build the boat of your dreams. Many have.

First, it all starts with a call to Lynn, Wife, Mom and Chief bottle washer. She can answer your questions, help you decide what boat will fit your needs the best and help you get the process started. Please call today 207-548-0094. We would love to hear from you!

We possess the talent to build your boat to your uncompromising standards. Dale and sons, Ben and Seth, have a natural affinity that is evident in their work.

We stand behind our words. period. We will build your dream boat and we will always stand behind our work.

Dale has built hundreds of boats over the last forty years. He has passed the skills and knowledge gleaned from those years to his sons who are carrying on the family tradition of boat builders.

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Traditional Boatworks

Small Craft • Restoration • Custom Millwork • Furniture

dedicated to the construction, preservation and restoration of wooden boats.

Andrew Wallace, founder of Traditional Boatworks, has a love of wooden boats rooted in his Norwegian heritage.

He began his initial training in traditional wooden boat building in 1994 at the Maine Maritime Museum's Apprentice Shop in Bath, Maine.  From 1996 to 1998, he worked at the John Gardner School of Boatbuilding in Annapolis, Maryland, serving a part of his tenure as Head Boatwright.  In 1998, Andrew founded Traditional Boatworks, serving clients along the East coast from Maryland to Maine.

In addition to building custom small craft, Andrew undertakes restorations of all types of traditional wooden boats. Working closely with naval architect and designer Tim Estabrook of Estabrook Yacht Design , we can design, build or modify the boat of your dreams.

In 2013, Traditional Boatworks expanded its capabilities to include custom sawing of quality logs for furniture making, boat building and interior architecture....from forest to finished product with an emphasis on sustainable forestry practices.

RECENT PROJECTS

Restoration of 1956 Penn Yan Car Topper

Restoration of a 1901 Adirondack Guide Boat

Restoration of a 1895 Adirondack Grant  Guide Boat

New 24 foot Snekke under construction.

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Blue Water 20

The General Marine 20 is a modern down east hull design that incorporates the latest in modern building methods and built to tough New England standards.

• Commercial Center Console
• Molded Fiberglass Throughout
• 10 Year Structural Warranty

Blue Water 22

The General Marine 22 was designed by the legendary Maine lobster boat designer, Calvin Beal, with unparalleled stability and sea keeping abilities.

• Available As A Cabin Cruiser

Blue Water 26

The General Marine 26 is a classic downeast hull design with a strong commercial heritage. A versatile boat with a spacious interior and easy access to the machinery.

• A Variety Of Available Models
• Four Engine Options

Northern Bay® 36

Northern Bay® 36 is the largest boat available by General Marine and is a favorite among commercial fishermen and built to New England's tough standards.

• Cabin Cruiser
• Commercial Cruiser

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General marine is a maine based boat builder specializing in four model sizes ranging from 20' skiffs to 36' commercial downeast cruisers..

Located on the coast of Maine, General Marine has focused on meeting the needs of experienced boaters. Seasoned pleasure boaters and commercial fisherman alike have come to appreciate the proven design, quality materials, and workmanship that goes into every General Marine boat. We have been accused of overbuilding our boats at General Marine, but our goal has never been to build the lowest cost vessel. Instead our mission is to provide lasting value that endures long after the initial commissioning.

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A history of satisfying knowledgeable boaters.

Some other builders have come and gone, but General Marine has steadily grown over the years based on the word of mouth recommendations of satisfied owners.

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Boatbuilding Schools

Maine is in love with boats. So naturally, it’s a great place to learn to build one. Here, you can take workshops on crafting small vessels, enroll in intense apprenticeships or even earn a degree. Check out:

The Apprenticeshop , Rockland

Begun in 1972, this program pairs apprentices with master boatbuilders. Over a two-year period, apprentices learn the art of both building and sailing traditional wooden boats. Not ready for a two-year commitment? The Shop offers sailing classes and shorter workshops for builders.

The Carpenter’s Boat Shop , Bristol

Founded in 1979, the Carpenter’s Boat shop is centered around its nine-month, tuition-free apprenticeship that teaches traditional boatbuilding and seamanship. Students without that much time can take shorter summer courses in woodworking and boatbuilding.

The Landing School , Arundel

Launched in 1978, the Landing School offers intensive programs in wooden and composite boat building, yacht design and marine systems as well as an associate degree. The school also offers shorter courses and boot camps.

The WoodenBoat School , Brooklin

Started in 1981 by the folks at WoodenBoat Magazine, this school offers a variety of short summer boatbuilding courses. Students can spend a week or two doing things such as building small, Norse-inspired sailboats, polishing their multihull seamanship or crafting a traditional canoe.

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Thomaston Place Auction Galleries - July Splendor 2023

Thomaston Place Auction Galleries announces their annual summer feature auction, July Splendor, which will include fine art, antique, custom & modern design furniture, jewelry & watches, estate silver, Asian artifacts, folk art & marine items and more.

Phone: 207-354-8141

Website: thomastonauction.com

Address: 51 Atlantic Hwy , Thomaston

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The Southern Aroostook Agricultural Museum showcases the rich rural heritage of Aroostook County, Maine.

Phone: 207-538-9300

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Address: 1664 US Highway 1 , Littleton

Thomaston Light 'Temptations' Online Auction

Thomaston Place Auction Galleries presents “Temptations”, another intriguing Thomaston Light auction. This one-day discovery auction features unique objects to decorate your home or office.

Website: www.thomastonauction.com

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Community art center with studios, gallery, summer art market, and year-round programming.

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Address: 256 High Street , Belfast

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Guided walking tours that will knock your socks right off!

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Address: PO Box 784 , Portland

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Mayo Street Arts strives to strengthen its neighborhood and community by providing a haven for the...

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Address: 10 Mayo Street , Portland

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Boatbuilding

Boatbuilding has been a vital tradition in Maine from the earliest days. Indigenous people created birch canoes, and later boats were made for trade, fishing, transportation and recreation. We talk with experts about the history of boatbuilding in Maine, what some different vessels are, how they’re crafted—and where to learn how to build boats. This show is part of our Passions & Pastimes series. It also ties in with t wo films about boatbuilding airing on Maine Public Television on April 11 and 13.

Panelists: Ellery Brown , Hylan & Brown Boatbuilders, based in Brooklin Isabella Feracci , executive director, The Apprenticeshop Greg Rossel;  longtime boatbuilder; instructor, WoodenBoat School ; author of books on boatbuilding

VIP Caller: Nathalie Huss , apprentice at The Apprenticeshop, in her second year of boatbuilding