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ongratulations on choosing to buy sailboats of all types and sizes. Ca boat built with the quality and For powerboaters, you have similar heritage that is only found in Maine. considerations for size and use. Some Ultimately your most difficult task boats are better suited for lake use, will be choosing a builder among all while others are ocean-going vessels the exceptional yards throughout the equipped for long distances. If you’re state. Whether you’re commissioning choosing a powerboat, decide how far a new build, buying a production you plan to journey with it and whether model, or investing in a used boat, you’d like it to be trailerable for over- there are many careful considerations the-road travel. Many powerboats are you have to make. small and light enough to be launched off their trailers, while others require Sail or Power First, decide on the type of boat that will fit your needs. Are you sailor? If so, are you looking for a small boat to daysail around the harbor, or are you looking for a larger cruising boat that will be safe and stable offshore? Among the sailboat types are single- masted sloops, as well as schooners, yawls and ketches that all have two or more masts. Maine is world-renowned for its sailing grounds, so you’ll find many builders that specialize in a crane or lift launching offered by boatyards. Maine is perhaps best-known for its lobster-boat style powerboat hulls. These boats have handsome lines and traditional aesthetics that capture attention in every port. Originally used exclusively for commercial fishing, these boats are versatile enough to be equipped as family-style boats. With the popularity of fishing extending across the nation on both lakes and oceans, there are dozens of styles of fishing boats that are practical and attractive. If you plan to Gas or Diesel use your boat extensively for fishing, There’s an eternal debate among consider finding one with a livewell boaters regarding gas- or diesel- and a stable platform for casting. powered engines. Whether you’re Offshore fishermen often prefer to buying a sailboat with an auxiliary have a flybridge or tuna tower to find engine or a powerboat, you’ll likely their catch in deep waters. have to consider how it’s powered. If you’re looking more for a boat that Smaller boats are often easily safe and comfortable for day-trips and powered with one or two outboard short overnight anchorages, consider gas engines, which is generally an a runabout or a small cruiser. Many efficient means. As boats get larger, center-console style fishing boats also they often require diesel engines, double as family-style boats with a which makes a difference in range. head and berth for coastal adventures. If you’re planning to travel at slower

Calvin Beal 38 by SW Boatworks speeds in general, diesel engines have A Maine boatbuilder will work an advantage over gas when it comes directly with you and a yacht designer to fuel consumption. to decide on a hull style, power package, and interior. Even small Wood, Glass or Metal boats cans be customized by builders. Another key decision is the hull Imagine having the boat of your material for your boat. Most of the dreams, built to last for generations. small and mid-sized used boats That’s the return in your investment you’ll find on the market are built when you choose to have a boat built with either fiberglass or aluminum. in Maine.• These are both solid materials with Cover photos: Top — Eggemoggin 47 by Brooklin significant integrity and longevity. Boat Yard; below — Sabre 54 by Sabre Yachts. While fiberglass and metal are the most common boatbuilding materials, wood is also an efficient and durable option for both sailboats and powerboats. Many people think of wooden boats as classic and spirit of tradition-style boats. They’re often considered to require more maintenance than their composite and metal counterparts. Today many modern wooden boats are built using a method called “cold molding,” which uses multiple layers of wood sealed with epoxy resin, and sometimes skinned with a layer of fiberglass. Cold-molded boats are actually equally — if not more — durable than fiberglass boats, and they are also very lightweight and rigid. The long-term maintenance of a cold-molded boat is no more than if it were built entirely from glass. Many builders are still effectively employing cold-molding technology, and they will attest to this method’s durability.

New or Used The good news for you is that the current used and new boat markets are healthy for buyers. While there are many used boats on the market that you may be able to get quickly through a broker, consider investing more time in your boat and having a custom or semi-custom boat built to satisfy your very specific needs. Choosing a Maine Service Yard Find dockage, storage, and service for your boat in Maine.

nce you’ve invested in a Maine- experience that fits your needs. For Obuilt boat — or even if you’re example, many yards are also dealers just traveling Maine waters in your for various engines, so you may want transient yacht — you’ll want the to shop your engine replacement to right team of people to manage your a yard with manufacturer-certified vessel’s maintenance and repairs. technicians. Maine yards are well-respected for If you’re seeking aesthetic work, their talent, commitment and fairness several Maine yards have very with customers from around the modern paint bays that provide world. exceptional finishes. There are also talented carpenters who offer interior Services Available work that rivals many of the best When you’re ready to choose the custom yacht companies worldwide. best yard for your boat, consider what your needs are. The services Capabilities available throughout Maine range Consider your boat’s size when from basic dockage and moorings to you’re choosing a yard. Maine yards comprehensive refits. have lifting options that include Perhaps you’re just seeking winter hoists, cranes and railroads. Your storage and decommissioning and boat’s length, width or displacement commissioning. Most of the yards may dictate the best option for you. along the coast that offer storage Of course you should always feel can also accommodate a basic free to ask for references from any maintenance schedule. yard you’re considering. Most service If you’re planning a lot of work managers would be happy to share on your vessel, consider a yard their success stories with you!• that specializes or has extensive Let New England’s most capable yacht yard care for your boat. From repairs and paint to major refits, anything is possible for your yacht. Front Street Shipyard accommodates vessels up to 200’ and 485 tons — on the docks and in the shops.

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A.J. Enterprises PO Box 276, Winter Harbor, ME 04693 P: (207) 460-6295 | W: aj28boats.com AJ ENTERPRISES builds only one size of boat and that is the AJ-28. I feel that by concentrating my efforts on the one size it has been possible to constantly improve the finish on the boats. We still can build an inexpensive commercial finish boat, but we have the ability to do a boat that has a smooth molded finish inside and out. A.W. Pettegrow, Inc. 135 Seal Cove Road, Southwest Harbor, ME 04679 P: (207) 244-7222 | W: pettegrowboats.com A.W. PETTEGROW, INC. is located in the quiet Maine seacoast town of Southwest Harbor, where boats and the sea are a way of life. Pettegrow boats have developed a reputation for being carefully built, strong, seaworthy craft that are beautiful to behold. The Apprenticeshop 643 Main Street, Rockland, ME 04841 P: (207) 594-1800 | W: apprenticeshop.org THE APPRENTICESHOP is one of the oldest and finest traditional boatbuilding schools in the country. The Apprenticeshop offers custom boat commissions and intensive boatbuilding programs. Artisan Boatworks 410 Main Street, Rockport, ME 04856 P: (207) 236-4231 | W: artisanboatworks.com ARTISAN BOATWORKS is a personable, state-of-the-art boatbuilding facility, located one mile inland from Rockport Harbor. Artisan Boatworks has many years experience in the construction and restoration of both traditional and composite wooden boats. Atlantic Boat Co. Flye Point Road, PO Box 217, Brooklin, ME 04616 P: (207) 359-4658 | W: atlanticboat.com ATLANTIC BOAT CO. is a family-owned business operating on a 37-acre, 50,000-square foot facility on Flye Point in Brooklin, Maine. With a large keel, flat aftersections, and a fine entry, our hulls are steady in any weather.

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Back Cove Yachts 23 Merrill Drive, PO Box 548, Rockland, ME 04841 P: (207) 594-8844 | W: backcoveyachts.com BACK COVE YACHTS From spoon bow to gently sloped transom, the design elements of Back Cove Yachts speak to a Maine lobster boat heritage. Yet below the surface are modern deep-vee hulls, just waiting for an owner to push the throttle forward and to jump up onto plane. BlueJacket ShipCrafters Inc. 160 East Main Street, Searsport, ME 04974 P: (207) 548-9970 | W: bluejacketinc.com BLUEJACKET SHIPCRAFTERS INC. has been in continuous operation since 1905. BlueJacket continues our tradition of fine craftsmanship, precision production, and warm personal service to our model making customers. Boothbay Harbor Shipyard 120 Commercial Street, P.O. Box 462, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538 P: (207) 633-3171 | W: boothbayharborshipyard.com Boothbay Harbor Shipyard was founded more than 135 years ago and is based on the maritime skills and trades of the Maine shipbuilding tradition that made New England famous. Our marine railways have carried many schooners, tall ships, fine sailing yachts and motor vessels of interesting and significant provenance. Brooklin Boat Yard PO Box 143, Brooklin, ME 04616 P: (207) 359-2236, W: brooklinboatyard.com BROOKLIN BOAT YARD is a full-service yacht yard specializing in the design, construction, repair and maintenance of wooden boats. Featuring the Eggemoggin 47 spirit of tradition performance daysailer. Buxton Boats 139 Burnt Cove Road, Stonington ,Maine 04681 P: (207) 367-6318 W: buxtonboats.com Buxton boats is a wooden (10’-50’) boat building and design company, specializing in lobster boat and lobster yacht construction and designs of all types. Located in the Burnt Cove area of Stonington.

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Classic Boat Shop PO Box 74, 369 Tremont Road, Bernard, ME 04612 P: (207) 244-3374 | W: classicboatshop.com CLASSIC BOAT SHOP takes pride in finding, caring for and offering an eclectic blend of little yachts with a touch of the unusual and a bit of class to better suit your individual needs. Classic Yacht Models 19 Neillehaven Drive, Camden, ME 04843 P: (207) 236-6579, W: yachtmodels.com CLASSIC YACHT MODELS have miniaturized many famous yachts, notably the 154’ Perini Navi ketch Andromeda La Dea, the Herreshoff schooner Mariette, Sailing Motor Yacht Atlantide, and the modern clipper yacht Maltese Falcon, to name a few. Cottrell Boat Building 285 Mt. Ephraim Road, Searsport, ME 04974 P: (207) 548-0094 | W: cottrellboatbuilding.com COTTRELL BOAT BUILDING builds traditional small craft. Whitehalls, Wherries, Tenders, Daysailers Dories. Stable, rugged, seaworthy, time tested designs. Cranberry Island Boatyard P.O Box 129, Cranberry Isles, ME 04625 P: (207) 244-7316 CRANBERRY ISLAND BOATYARD was founded in 1985, when David and Barbara Stainton moved from Vermont. Cranberry Island Boatyard maintains approximately 35 boats a year, besides building the Western Ways and their 10’ dingy. Dysart’s Great Harbor Marina 11 Apple Lane, PO Box 1503, Southwest Harbor, ME 04679 P: (207) 244-0117, F: (207) 244-7526, W: dysartsmarina.com DYSART’S GREAT HARBOR MARINA is a full service marina in the heart of Acadia National Park. It is run by a friendly and professional family who is enthusiastic and full of local advice. The Marina’s staff takes pride in ensuring every guest has the best possible stay.

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a good example of our “Common built for offshore lobstering, Captain atlantic’s sense Yachts”, patience is built with our spirit is built on a 40 foot Wayne beal hull. typical attention to detail but without powered by a 500 hp John Deere diesel much brightwork. she swings a 30x32 propeller. built on a Duffy 35 hull she is, however, fast, comfortable and custom built for busy people. We currently have construction dates Available.

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Edgerly Woodworking 50 Apple Lane, Surry, ME 04684 P: (207) 664-0229 Edgerly Woodworking and Boat Storage is a small business that specializes in boats, but also builds and refinishes furniture. We are about to make our first hull of an eleven-foot power boat. We also have a mold of a 26-foot power boat ready to make our first hull. Ellis Boat Co. 265 Seawall Road, Southwest Harbor, ME 04679 P: (207) 244-9221 | ellisboat.com Ellis Boat Company is a company with a rich tradition and history in Maine boat building. Bunker and Ellis began building custom wooden Lobster Yachts in 1945. Today, Ellis Boat Company continues to build traditional style Downeast powerboats. Farrins Boat Shop 19 Sproul Road, Walpole, ME 04573 P: (207) 563-5510 | farrinsboatshop.com Farrins Boatshop custom builds modern workboats, commercial sport fishermen and pleasure yachts. At Farrins, pride in our workmanship has been continuously applied in over 40 years of building boats. Finestkind Boatyard 11 Bristol Way, Harpswell, ME 04079 P: (207) 833-6885 | W: fkby.com FINESTKIND BOATYARD is located on the pristine shores of Basin Cove, a hurricane hole situated in the center of Casco Bay, South Harpswell, Maine. Although Finestkind Boatyard is a full service boat yard, do-it-yourself clientele are readily welcomed. Fogg’s Boatworks 230 Cumberland Road, North Yarmouth, ME 04097 P: (207) 829-6373 | foggsboatwork.com Fogg’s Boatworks brings over 25 years of experience to every job. From small wooden lapstrake tenders to stunning sixty-five foot aluminum sailing sloops like Morgan’s Cloud, Dennis Fogg and his sons deliver ingenuity and craftsmanship that allows our customers’ ideals to be realized in their dream boats.

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Front Street Shipyard 101 Front Street, Belfast, ME 04915 P: (207) 930-3740 | W: frontstreetshipyard.com FRONT STREET SHIPYARD is the largest, most capable yacht yard in the northeast. With lifting capabilities up to 485 tons and indoor shop space for yachts as big as 160 feet, Front Street Shipyard offers new construction, refits, dockage and storage. General Marine, Inc. 56 Landry Street, Biddeford, ME 04005 P: (207) 284-7517, W: generalmarine.com GENERAL MARINE, INC. 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 single General Marine boat. Great Harbor Boatworks 298 Seawall Road, Southwest Harbor, ME 04679 P: (207) 244-3795 | W: greatharborboatworks.com GREAT HARBOR BOATWORKS has the unique combination of traditional boat design and building experience coupled with the best that cutting-edge technology has to offer. Great Island Boat Yard 419 Harpswell Islands Road, Harpswell, ME 04079 P: (207) 729-1639 | W: greatislandboatyard.com GREAT ISLAND BOAT YARD offers big boat yard service expertise delivered with the personal care and responsiveness of a family business. Call or visit us to discover how you can benefit from our exceptional blend of traditional craftsmanship and state of the art technology. Greene Marine Even Keel Road, Yarmouth, ME 04096 P: (207) 846-3184 | greene-marine.com New England’s most experienced multi-hull builders are at Greene Marine in Yarmouth, Maine, where Walter Greene has been creating cutting-edge racing and cruising multi-hull designs for almost 40 years. He has also built boats by designers including Ted Hood, Ed Dubois, Jim Antrim, and Jim Taylor.

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H&H Marine 932 U.S. Route 1, Steuben, ME 04680 P: 207-546-7477 | hhmarineinc.com H & H Marine was started in 1984. We are the manufacturer and custom builder of Osmond Beal designed hulls. With 12 different models now in production, ranging from 25 to 47 feet with beams up to 19 ft 2 in, H & H Marine has become the leading builder of commercial fishing boats in the Northeast region. Hadden Boat Company 11 Tibbetts Lane, Georgetown, ME 04548 P: (207) 371-2662 HADDEN BOAT COMPANY exists to build boats out of wood. During our 30 years in business we have gained a reputation for not only quality construction and repair but for the intangible “eye sweet” nature of our finished work technology. Hank Hinckley Boat Builders 221 Seawall Road, Southwest Harbor, ME 04679 P: 2072448042 | W: hankhinckley.com Hank Hinckley Boat Builders LLC is a small group of highly talented boat builders who specialize in building custom and semi-custom boats and restoration or rebuilding of larger quality craft up to about 45 feet. Hewes & Company PO Box 599, Blue Hill, ME 04614 P: (207) 460-1178 | W: cnc-marine-hewesco.com HEWES & COMPANY has been producing top quality cabinetry and millworks. They have earned a strong reputation for fine craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail, along with a high level of client satisfaction. Hinckley Yachts PO Box 699, Southwest Harbor, ME 04679 P: 1-866-HINCKLEY | W: hinckleyyachts.com HINCKLEY YACHTS was founded in Maine in 1928 and is considered to be one of the oldest yacht builders in the U.S. The company provides yacht refit, maintenance, repair and storage services for boats up to 150 feet in length and 180 tons.

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Hodgdon Yachts, Inc. PO Box 505, East Boothbay, ME 04544 P: (207) 633-4194 | W: hodgdonyachts.com HODGDON YACHTS, INC., is a premier builder of superyachts. Our construction method is known as cold-molded wood epoxy and blends the skills of traditional boat building with modern construction techniques and materials. Holland’s Boat Shop 7 Mill Lane, Belfast, ME 04915 P: (207) 338-3155, F: (207) 338-2442 HOLLAND’S BOAT SHOP has built over 400 downeast-style boats for both commercial and pleasure use. Our traditional round-bilge design has a sharp entry forward that turns flat aft to provide easily driven, sea-kindly, true downeast-style boats.

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John Williams Boat Co. P.O. Box 80, Hall Quarry, ME 04660 P: (207) 244-7854 | W: jwboatco.com JOHN WILLIAMS BOAT CO. takes a very personal interest in your project. We love the challenge of working out just how to make cockpit seats that fold away when not needed, or how to maximize storage space below according to a client’s very specific requests. John’s Bay Boat Co. McFarland’s Cove Road, South Bristol, ME 04568 P: 207-644-8261 | W: johnsbayboat.com John’s Bay Boat Company is a small, traditional boatshop located in mid-coast Maine. We build custom plank on frame boats for work or pleasure up to 50’ in length. Owner, Peter Kass works along side a small, highly experienced crew to efficiently build some of the best boats in Maine. Journey’s End 120 Tillson Avenue, Rockland, ME 04841 P: (207) 594-4444 | www.journeysendmarina.com Journey’s End Marina has been located in Rockland, Maine for over 30 years. The parent company, O’Hara Corporation, has been in the maritime industry for over 100 years, operating fishing boats around the country. Kittery Point Yacht Yard 857 Main Street, Eliot, ME 03903 P: (207) 439-3967 | W: kpyy.net KITTERY POINT YACHT YARD builds a proprietary line of 22’ boats that can be finished off for a variety of uses. Primary lines include the center console sport fishing model and the cuddy cabin model that features 2 7’ berths and a head. Lash Brothers Boat Yard 31 Cushing Road, Friendship, ME 04547 P: (207) 832-7807 Lash Brothers Boat Yard builds and repairs fishing boats.

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Maine Yacht Center 100 Kensinton Street, Portland, ME 04103 P: (207) 842-9000 | W: maineyacht.com Maine Yacht Center was built for one purpose: to perfectly care for both our customers and their boats, year ‘round. That means a whole lot more than a slip for the summer and a set of boat stands for the winter. You’ll get an experienced, professional staff dedicated to caring for your boat as if it was their own. The Landing School PO Box 1490, Kennebunkport, ME 04046 P: (207) 985-7976 | W: landingschool.edu THE LANDING SCHOOL was established in 1978 as a nonprofit, post- secondary institution dedicated to providing the highest quality vocational education in boatbuilding.

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Morgan Bay Boat Company 1450 Toddy Pond Road, Surry, ME 04684 P: (207) 664-0768 | W: morganbayboatcompany.com Morgan Bay Boat Company specializes in custom made Maine yachts and boats for fishing and pleasure. We begin with a traditional Maine hull and add features that will suit your individual boating needs. The commonly seen lobster boats design is stable in rough seas and smooth sailing. Morris Yachts 27 Ramp Road, Trenton, ME 04605 P: (207) 667-8237 | W: morrisyachts.com MORRIS YACHTS was founded in 1972 by Tom Morris. Today, Morris Yachts is America’s premier builder of series, semi-custom and custom sailing yachts from 29–70ft. Morris Yachts have a demonstrated a reputation for luxury, performance and great value. Newman & Gray PO Box 85, Cranberry Isles ME 04625 P: (207) 244-0575 | W: newmanandgrayboatyard.com NEWMAN & GRAY specializes in building custom and semi-custom powerboats as well as restoring classic wooden and fiberglass boats. Drawing on the longstanding tradition of Downeast built boats, their projects exemplify timeless style and craftsmanship. Otis Enterprises Marine 85 Prospect Street, Searsport, ME 04974 P: (207) 548-6362 | W: otisenterprisesmarine.com OTIS ENTERPRISES MARINE has produced many fine crafts from the very first boat built for a lobster fisherman on Vinalhaven, ME, which is still in service today, to our latest launching of the Royal Class Sportfish vessel Emme,which dominates the waterfront in Atlantic Beach, NY. Padebco Custom Boats PO Box 197, Round Pond, ME 04564 P: (207) 529-5106 | W: padebco.com PADEBCO CUSTOM BOATS distinctive Downeast- style cruising vessels are revered for their classic lines, beauty, strength and longevity. Our custom boats include a striking 17-foot skiff and elegant cruising vessels from 21 to 32 feet in length.

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Portland Yacht Services 58 Fore Street, Portland, ME 04101 P: (207) 774-1067 | W: portlandyacht.com PORTLAND YACHT SERVICES is a full service boat yard and marina just steps from the exceptional Old Port area in Portland. PYS’ approach to restorations, major refits, repairs. Sabre Yachts 12 Hawthorne Road, Raymond, ME 04077 P: (207) 655-3831 | W: sabreyachts.com SABRE YACHTS Sabre Yachts has been crafting sail and motor yachts for 35 years and has built 3,000 hulls to date. Sabre currently builds and six powerboat models from 38 to 54 feet in length. In 2015 Sabre will launch its largest model to date, the exciting new Sabre 66. Six River Marine 160 Royal Road, North Yarmouth, ME 04097 P: (207) 846-6675 | W: sixrivermarine.com SIX RIVER MARINE was established by boatbuilders Scott Conrad and Chip Miller. Over the years, we’ve continually strived to refine our skills in both traditional and modern boat building techniques with one key goal in mind: to efficiently provide our customers with finely crafted work that ensures lasting value. SW Boatworks 358 Douglas Highway, Lamoine, ME 04605 P: (207) 667-7427 | W: swboatworks.com SW BOATWORKS specializes in all aspects of finish work, from the drawing board to completion. These boat styles always include Lobster, yacht, deep sea fishing, pleasure, passenger, and Coast Guard-approved vessels. West Bay Boats 8 Town Landing Road, Steuben, ME 04680 P: (207) 546-4300 | W: westbayboats.com WEST BAY BOATS a family-run business is now training members of their fourth generation. We are proud to be carrying on in the tradition of boat building, an industry which was established in our area many years ago.

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W-Class Yachts One Washington Street, Newport, RI 02840 P: (401) 619-1190 | W: w-class.com W-Class Yachts are a modern breed of classics. Constructed from an innovative cold-molding process and equipped with modern technologies, the W.37, W.46, W.76 and W.100 inspire the excitement of big-boat match-racing. WoodenBoat School PO Box 78, Brooklin, ME 04616 P: (207) 359-4651 | W: thewoodenboatschool.com WOODENBOAT SCHOOL offers an exciting array of over 90 courses in traditional and non-traditional boatbuilding, boat design, woodworking, bronze-casting, marine diesel systems, blacksmithing, rigging, marine surveying, marine art and photography, seamanship, and lots more.

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Maine Built Boats, a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization, was established in 2005 to strengthen and expand Maine’s boat building MAINE industry. The organization is creating a unified brand that BUILT BOATS presents Maine as a worldwide leader in boat building quality, technology, and craftsmanship. MBB will use unique and aggressive initiatives to promote the brand and increase demand for Maine built boats in regional, national and international markets and strengthen the boat building community.

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Billy Black Photography 84 Hedly Street, Portsmouth, RI 02871 P: (401) 683-5500 | W: billyblack.com

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Maine Coastal News P.O. Box 710, Winterport, ME 04496 P: (207) 223-8846 | W: mainescoast.com

Maine International Trade Center 511 Congress Street, Suite 100, Portland, ME 04101 P: (207) 541-7400 | W: mitc.com

Marine Parts Express 65 Dodge Road, Edgecomb, ME 04556 P: (207) 882-6165 | W: marinepartsexpress.com

Nautilus Marine Fabrication, Inc. 13 Industrial Way, Trenton, ME 04605 P: (207) 667-1119 | W: nautilus-marine.com

Ocean Options 95 Riverside Drive, Tiverton, RI 02878 P: (401) 624-7334 | W: oceanoptions.com

PierVantage 131 Continental Drive, Suite 409, Newark, DE 19713 P: (877) 267-7172 | W: piervantage.com

R.E. Thomas Marine Hardware, Inc. R.E. Thomas Marine Hardware, Inc. 14 Franklin Road, Hancock, ME 04640 P: (207) 422-6532 | w: rethomasmarinehardware.com

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Raymarine 9 Townsend West, Nashua, NH 03063 P: (603) 324-7900 | W: raymarine.com

Rhumbline Communications 254 Commercial St., Ste. 105, Portland, ME 04101 P: (207) 450-9943 | W: rhumblinecom.com

Sea Glass Capital 26 Preservation Dr, Falmouth, ME 04105 P: (207) 781-5930 | W: seaglasscapital.com

Smithwick & Mariners Insurance 366 U.S. 1, Falmouth, ME 04105 P: (207) 781-5553 | W: www.smithwick-ins.com

Verrill Dana One Portland Square, Union Street, Portland, ME 04102 P: (207) 774-4000 | W: verrilldana.com

WoodenBoat Publications Inc. P.O. Box 78, 41 WoodenBoat Lane, Brooklin, ME 04616 P: (207) 359-4651 | W: woodenboat.com

30 Guide to Buying and Servicing a Boat in Maine HYS-MBB_Hodgdon Yacht Services-Maine Built Boats 6/13/14 11:28 AM Page 1

Introducing

Formerly Boothbay Region Boatyard

Year-round boatyard & marina Southport, Maine

•Dockage •Fuel •Electronics •Moorings •Carpentry •Outboard service

hodgdonyachtservices.com 100 Ebenecook Rd., Southport 207-633-2970 ack Cove yachts are easy on the fuel Bbills, easy on the yard bills and easy on the eyes. All models are economical, single diesel engine designs with vee- hulls and have ‡ nely crafted American cherry interior furnishings.

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ll ‡ ve Back Cove models are Aavailable for viewing and sea trials at your local Back Cove Yachts dealership. You can locate your closest dealer at Back Cove 37 www.backcoveyachts.com and click on “Find A Dealer.”

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Back Cove Yachts 23 Merrill Dr., Rockland, ME 04841 T: 207-594-8844 • www.backcoveyachts.com