STORIES About the Best Boats and Yards “I Am Not Afraid of Storms for I Am Learning to Sail My Ship.”
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2021 SPECIAL BOATSEDITION OF THE YEAR n New trends in boatbuilding n Advice from interior designers n The lowdown on boat surveys n Meet the clean-water stewards + 40 STORIES about the best boats and yards “I am not afraid of storms for I am learning to sail my ship.” —Louisa May Alcott ELCOME to Boats of the and online to some the best boat- Year 2021, a special print shops around. In addition, we will Wand digital issue featuring share some insights on trends in the fine boats and boat products. I love to industry. hear what inspired the creators to do Every boat begins as an idea, a what they do, and that’s just what they dream. In the following pages, get a tell us in these pages. glimpse of the dreams that drove these The COVID-19 pandemic has beautiful projects. I am awed by the made visiting yards in person difficult, level of craftsmanship on display. which makes this peek into the boat- These people can build just about any- building world all the more special. thing. The only limit is your imagina- Boats of the Year will take you in print tion. So read on, and dream big! n PUBLISHER • John K. Hanson Jr. Contents BOATS of the YEAR 2021 Alerion Yachts . .3 Inside your boat interior: Water stewards: Multiple stake- Alexseal . .C3 New fabrics, technology bring the holders are working to clean up Allen Insurance and Financial . .17 comforts of home onboard the nation’s coastal waters Arey’s Pond Boat Yard . .6 by Laurie Schreiber . 24 by Laurie Schreiber . 46 Atlantic Boat Company . .4, 5 Ellis Boat Charters . .28 Maine Yacht Center . .49 Back Cove Yachts . .7, C4 Edgecomb Boat Works . .29 Midcoast Marine Electronics . .51 Becket & Co. .6 Epifanes . .C2 Northeast Boat . .52 A few tips for boat-buyers . .9 Farrin’s Boatshop . .30 Rumery’s Boat Yard . .53 Formula Boats . .31 Billings Diesel & Marine . .10 Roadside service goes to sea: Camden National Bank . 2 Boatbuilding has come a long way: Boaters benefit from on-demand Carpenter’s Boat Shop . .11 Builders today combine cutting- help Chase Small Craft . .12 edge innovation with tradition by Laurie Schreiber . 54 Classic Boat Shop . .13 by Laurie Schreiber . 32 SW Boatworks . .57 Why get a boat survey? Inventech Marine Services . .37 Sabre Yachts . .58 Prospective buyers can expect Jeff’s Marine . .37 Salty Boats of Maine . .59 surveyors to share the bad John Lentz Wooden Boats . .38 Sea Tow . .18 with the good John Williams Boat Co. .39 Southport Boats . .60 by Laurie Schreiber . .14 Journey’s End . .56 Stephens Waring . .61 Kittery Point Yachts . .40 US Harbors . .44 Custom Float Services . .19 Landing School . .42 Wilbur Yachts . .62 Dickes Yacht Design . .20 Lyman-Morse . .41 Yachting Solutions . .63 E.M. Crosby Boatworks . .21 Maine Marine Trades . .43 Yarmouth Boat Yard / Eastern Boats . .23 Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors . .50 Moose Landing Marina . .64 Maine Boat & Home Show . .C3 Maine Seacoast Mission . .45 Publisher: John K. Hanson Jr. | Editor in Chief: Polly Saltonstall | Editor: Laurie Schreiber | Managing Editor: Jennifer W. McIntosh Design: KAT Design | Production: Tim Seymour Designs, LLC | Advertising: John Hanson, Tom Morse Advertising Coordinator: Julie Corcoran Download a digital copy of this supplement: maineboats.com/boats-of-the-year or www.usharbors.com Price $7.95 All rights reserved. No part of this product may be reproduced in any form without written permission from the publisher. Boats of the Year is produced annually by Maine, Boats, Homes & Harbors Inc., PO Box 566, 218 South Main Street, Rockland, ME. 04841. 207-594-8622. [email protected]. Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors (ISSN 0894-8887) is published six times a year by Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors Inc. Your wealth. Our wealth of experience. ndertandin r inancia ectieand r ie ectietae an experienced team it cient c t dein a pan aed n r indiida need a and apiratin t r experience t r r r ami and r tre Call 800-224-5166 or visit CamdenNational.com amden atina eat anaement a diiin amden atina an pride cmpreenie eat manaement inetment manaement and trt erice t indiida and intittina cient ALERION YACHTS Easy-Handling Day Sailers Maximize Time on the Water T ALERION YACHTS, the past and some larger sailboat owners are Ayear was an affirmation of the looking to transition to single- or delight and comfort people take in short-handed boats such as the Aleri- the simple act of being on the water. on. In general, many boaters want to No one knew what to expect in return to sail because it’s just more March. The folks at Alerion were engaging than powerboating, and among many who didn’t know how they also want easy-handling charac- the boating industry would fare teristics that make it possible to maxi- through the health crisis. mize their time underway. As people The answer was swift. People increasingly gravitate to the water, gravitated toward the water like never before. By late May, the Alerion is once again proving greatness for hopping in and tak- phone was ringing off the hook as people turned to the water for ing off with minimum fuss. distance and quality time. Alerion had multiple launchings throughout 2020 and boats The ringing hasn’t stopped. The Alerion daysailers, from 20' on order are being built now for 2021 delivery! to 41', have received phenomenal attention from customers seeking ease of use, singlehanded or shorthanded sailing, great 164 Beale Way, Box 125 performance, comfort, and maximum time on the water—plus Barnstable, MA 02630 beautiful designs from a brand that has built hundreds of boats 508-362-6858 since the company’s launch in the 1980s. [email protected] Alerion finds that some powerboaters are returning to sail alerionyachts.com BOATS of the YEAR 2021 3 ATLANTIC BOAT COMPANY Gunkholer, Launch, Workboat: Duffy 26 Is A Versatile Platform TERN INC. BY PHOTOS HREE MODELS for three different uses from one boat hull. The Duffy 26 launch (center), Coast Guard certified for 24 TThat’s the versatile Duffy 26 from Atlantic Boat Company. passengers and a helmsman, is perfect for municipalities and The standard 26 (top), designed in 1986, has proven itself time yacht clubs—having the largest passenger capacity for its class. and again, with more than 50 built as pleasure boats, charter boats, Another exciting model is the Duffy 31 (right)—an inboard lobster boats, and tow boats. This attractive design is small enough downeast cruiser designed in 1983 with the classic tumblehome to hop in and go, but big enough for a V-berth, head, small galley and sweet sheer shared by all Duffy models. Originally designed and open cockpit for a fun day of gunkholing or an overnighter. for lobstering, its seakeeping abilities have made it a top pick The workboat version is perfect for young fishermen as a starter for recreational boating, with customized accommodations in boat. The model comes standard with an inboard engine deliver- a yacht finish. ing an easy cruising speed of 20-plus knots, topping out at 25 Atlantic Boat Company’s craftsmen, building boats for over knots. An upgrade with more horsepower is available. 40 years, embody the downeast spirit. The 29H (left) is an extended 26 hull, built for a customer seeking easy handling even in rough conditions, while providing P.O. Box 217, 355 Flye Point Road speed and that attractive downeast style. Outboards replace the Brooklin, ME 04616 inboard, expanding the cockpit space. Available with single or 207-359-4658 twin outboards, the 29H offers the same soft ride as the 26 at [email protected] cruising speeds of 18 to 28 knots. atlanticboat.com 4 BOATS of the YEAR 2021 ATLANTIC BOAT COMPANY New Duffy 29H Combines Speed and Downeast Style TERN INC. BY PHOTOS TLANTIC BOAT COMPANY was at 30 knots or more. Construction is per- Aapproached by a customer looking for formed to Atlantic Boat’s usual robust but a “go fast” boat. finely fitted standards, including solid fiber- He already owned a fast boat but was uncomfortable with its glass reinforced plastic with a vinylester skin layer and full-length seakeeping ability, especially when the wind and waves kick up. longitudinal foam-cored stringers; solid fiberglass skeg and full He wanted a reliable boat that would perform well in stormy con- keel; PVC spray rails; and single-mold interior deck and seating. ditions—and also had the styling of a classic downeast cruiser. Now available with single or twin outboards, the Duffy 29H Enter the Duffy 29H. The 29H is derived from the standard offers a soft ride, along with the convenience and efficiency of an Duffy 26, an inboard model that’s proven itself with over 50 built outboard model, that makes it a great runabout or overnighter. since 1986. Additional features include a small head, V-berth and galley. For the 29H, Atlantic Boat extended the waterline 2'9", With the 29H, Atlantic Boat Company’s dedicated employees replaced the inboard with twin outboards, modified the keel, and carry on the longstanding tradition of high-quality, downeast installed lifting rails. The result is a planing hybrid with top-quality boatbuilding. performance and seakindly character—combined with the beauty one expects in the downeast style. P.O. Box 217, 355 Flye Point Road But it gets better. Moving the engine and removing the Brooklin, ME 04616 engine box provides a whole lot more storage below and more 207-359-4658 room for creature comforts in the sheltered cockpit space. And [email protected] with twin 150hp outboards, customers get the speed they want atlanticboat.com BOATS of the YEAR 2021 5 AREY’S POND BOAT YARD New Racing Catboat Combines Fun and Racing Speed HIS YEAR, Arey’s Pond is excited to introduce the 14' APBY TRacing Catboat, a new version of the current 14' fiberglass racing cat.