For press or media related inquiries surrounding Maine Built Boats Inc., please contact:
Jane Wellehan
President, Maine Built Boats, Inc.
185 Craigie Street, Portland, ME 04102
(207) 899-7570
jane@mainebuiltboats.com
8/8/2008
Maine Built Boat to attend Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors Show
Maine Built boats will be exhibiting at the Maine Boats, Homes and Harbors Show August 8-10. Come see Maine's finest artists, architects, boatbuilders, furniture makers, craftsmen, designers, marine gear vendors, and musicians. There'll be a model yacht pond, live music, a children's area, exhibits, fine food, the running of the 6th Annual World Championship Boatyard Dog® Trials, and more! See sailboats, powerboats, lobster boats and yachts of all kinds. As the only inwater boat show, with over 80 boats in the water and 150 exhibitors on land there is something for every member of the family
Maine Built Boat to attend Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors Show
Maine Built boats will be exhibiting at the Maine Boats, Homes and Harbors Show August 8-10. Come see Maine's finest artists, architects, boatbuilders, furniture makers, craftsmen, designers, marine gear vendors, and musicians. There'll be a model yacht pond, live music, a children's area, exhibits, fine food, the running of the 6th Annual World Championship Boatyard Dog® Trials, and more! See sailboats, powerboats, lobster boats and yachts of all kinds. As the only inwater boat show, with over 80 boats in the water and 150 exhibitors on land there is something for every member of the family
6/27/2008
Maine Built Boats to attend WoodenBoat Show
Maine Built Boats will be exhibiting at the WoodenBoat Show, Tent C, booths 14-15. The show is held at Mystic Seaport in Mystic, Connecticut. "Uniting the most dynamic wooden boat show in the country, with the premier American maritime museum, creates an unforgettable weekend of excitement,” said Carl Cramer, publisher of WoodenBoat Magazine.
Many members of Maine Built Boats will be exhibiting at the show as well, so please see us there!
Maine Built Boats to attend WoodenBoat Show
Maine Built Boats will be exhibiting at the WoodenBoat Show, Tent C, booths 14-15. The show is held at Mystic Seaport in Mystic, Connecticut. "Uniting the most dynamic wooden boat show in the country, with the premier American maritime museum, creates an unforgettable weekend of excitement,” said Carl Cramer, publisher of WoodenBoat Magazine.
Many members of Maine Built Boats will be exhibiting at the show as well, so please see us there!
6/21/2008
Bass Tournament Victory on a PYY 22
Young anglers Tyler McKenna and Ryan Perkins won first and second honors at the Wentworth Striper Tournament in New Castle, NH. Tyler's striper came in at 46", and Ryan's came in at 41". Besides victory and honor, both won some great trophies and foul weather gear!
The tournament was the First Annual Wentworth Marina Striper Tournament for Kids. It was held to benefit the Seacoast Science Center in Rye NH.
The boat, a PYY 22, designed and built by Kittery Point Boat Builders, performed as well as the kids.
Bass Tournament Victory on a PYY 22
Young anglers Tyler McKenna and Ryan Perkins won first and second honors at the Wentworth Striper Tournament in New Castle, NH. Tyler's striper came in at 46", and Ryan's came in at 41". Besides victory and honor, both won some great trophies and foul weather gear!
The tournament was the First Annual Wentworth Marina Striper Tournament for Kids. It was held to benefit the Seacoast Science Center in Rye NH.
The boat, a PYY 22, designed and built by Kittery Point Boat Builders, performed as well as the kids.
6/5/2008
WoodenBoat School Summer Courses have timeless appeal
The WoodenBoat School is off to a busy start for their summer 2008 programs. Offering a broad variety of courses for people with an interest in boats. WoodenBoat School Director Rich Helsinger reports “It’s probably our strongest season since 2000. We’re attracting alumni, new people and a lot of young people.”
As always, the courses emphasize hands-on learning, offering students a chance to learn new skills, new ways of doing things. “There are always new courses each year,” Hilsinger said, adding that the latest offering — building your own wooden surfboard — filled the first day it was offered. Courses in seamanship, steel welding and sailmaking are available.
WoodenBoat School Summer Courses have timeless appeal
The WoodenBoat School is off to a busy start for their summer 2008 programs. Offering a broad variety of courses for people with an interest in boats. WoodenBoat School Director Rich Helsinger reports “It’s probably our strongest season since 2000. We’re attracting alumni, new people and a lot of young people.”
As always, the courses emphasize hands-on learning, offering students a chance to learn new skills, new ways of doing things. “There are always new courses each year,” Hilsinger said, adding that the latest offering — building your own wooden surfboard — filled the first day it was offered. Courses in seamanship, steel welding and sailmaking are available.
6/4/2008
Kenway wins Maine MEP Manufacturer of the Year
The Maine Manufacturing Extension Partnership (Maine MEP) is pleased to announce Kenway Corporation, a nationally known fabricator of fiberglass products, is the recipient of this year’s Maine MEP Manufacturer of the Year award. The award will be presented at a ceremony at Kenway Corporation’s facility in Augusta on Wednesday, June 4th at 10 a.m. The award is presented every year to a company that has achieved world-class manufacturing status and has implemented best manufacturing practices required to advance in the marketplace.
Established in 1947 as Kenway Boats, Kenway Corporation has evolved into a fiberglass manufacturing company for the marine, pulp and paper, and power industries. They build Maritime boats at their plant in Augusta.
Kenway wins Maine MEP Manufacturer of the Year
The Maine Manufacturing Extension Partnership (Maine MEP) is pleased to announce Kenway Corporation, a nationally known fabricator of fiberglass products, is the recipient of this year’s Maine MEP Manufacturer of the Year award. The award will be presented at a ceremony at Kenway Corporation’s facility in Augusta on Wednesday, June 4th at 10 a.m. The award is presented every year to a company that has achieved world-class manufacturing status and has implemented best manufacturing practices required to advance in the marketplace.
Established in 1947 as Kenway Boats, Kenway Corporation has evolved into a fiberglass manufacturing company for the marine, pulp and paper, and power industries. They build Maritime boats at their plant in Augusta.
6/1/2008
Maine Boatbuilders Featured in Classic Yacht
Maine Boatbuilders were featured in the new online magazine Classic Yacht in their May Issue. Bill Prince, publisher of Classic Yacht, knew that Maine Boatbuilders make a great variety of daysailers. Featured in this article are Morris Yachts and their M36, Artisan Boatworks with their Dark Harbor 17, and Boothbay Harbor Shipyard, with their full restoration of a New York 30.
Maine Boatbuilders Featured in Classic Yacht
Maine Boatbuilders were featured in the new online magazine Classic Yacht in their May Issue. Bill Prince, publisher of Classic Yacht, knew that Maine Boatbuilders make a great variety of daysailers. Featured in this article are Morris Yachts and their M36, Artisan Boatworks with their Dark Harbor 17, and Boothbay Harbor Shipyard, with their full restoration of a New York 30.
6/1/2008
Maine Boatbuilders Featured in Executive Traveller
Executive Traveler Magazine is "a luxury travel magazine for the business traveler focusing on corporate retreats, client entertainment, and luxury destinations" featured Maine Boatbuilders on the cover of their May issue and in an article entitled "To the Boatyard Born." In it, they profile Broolkin Boatyard, Hinckley Yachts, Hodgdon Yachts, Morris Yachts and Rockport Marine.
Maine Boatbuilders Featured in Executive Traveller
Executive Traveler Magazine is "a luxury travel magazine for the business traveler focusing on corporate retreats, client entertainment, and luxury destinations" featured Maine Boatbuilders on the cover of their May issue and in an article entitled "To the Boatyard Born." In it, they profile Broolkin Boatyard, Hinckley Yachts, Hodgdon Yachts, Morris Yachts and Rockport Marine.
5/31/2008
Atlantic Challenge & Landing School in the news
For many people, traditional classroom learning with lectures and papers leaves much to be desired. In this article, in the Boston Globe, explores IYRS, The Landing School, and Atlantic Challenge and how they meet the interests of students as well as the growing demand for trained workers in the marine industry.
Atlantic Challenge & Landing School in the news
For many people, traditional classroom learning with lectures and papers leaves much to be desired. In this article, in the Boston Globe, explores IYRS, The Landing School, and Atlantic Challenge and how they meet the interests of students as well as the growing demand for trained workers in the marine industry.
4/5/2008
Atlantic Boat's latest will travel to the Amazon
Atlantic Boat Company just launched a Duffy & Duffy 42 that is leaving home for good. "She’s headed to the mouth of the Amazon," said Atlantic Boat owner Nate Hopkins. "The guy who bought her is a free diver. He shoots fish with a spear gun. He has to go out 100 to 150 miles offshore to get to clear water because of all the silt coming down from the Amazon."
Like all the boats that Atlantic Boat builds, she is built on a traditional lobster boat V-hull. Topside and inside, each of the boats is customized to fit the owners needs, wherever they may be.
Atlantic Boat's latest will travel to the Amazon
Atlantic Boat Company just launched a Duffy & Duffy 42 that is leaving home for good. "She’s headed to the mouth of the Amazon," said Atlantic Boat owner Nate Hopkins. "The guy who bought her is a free diver. He shoots fish with a spear gun. He has to go out 100 to 150 miles offshore to get to clear water because of all the silt coming down from the Amazon."
Like all the boats that Atlantic Boat builds, she is built on a traditional lobster boat V-hull. Topside and inside, each of the boats is customized to fit the owners needs, wherever they may be.
3/17/2008
Maine Built Boats Launches Brand Campaign
Maine Built Boats launched their new brand campaign during the Maine Boatbuilder's Show at the Portland Museum of Art. After much research into the commonalities between the builders, the "Art & Soul" campaign was created. It focuses on the shared qualities of ingenuity, authenticity, craftsmanship, pride in their work, and the integrity of the builders.
The campaign will begin appearing in National and International magzines this month.
Maine Built Boats Launches Brand Campaign
Maine Built Boats launched their new brand campaign during the Maine Boatbuilder's Show at the Portland Museum of Art. After much research into the commonalities between the builders, the "Art & Soul" campaign was created. It focuses on the shared qualities of ingenuity, authenticity, craftsmanship, pride in their work, and the integrity of the builders.
The campaign will begin appearing in National and International magzines this month.
3/11/2008
Hodgdon Yachts expanding to Richmond, Maine
Hodgdon Yachts is opening a new facility in Richmond, Maine. The new shop, located in 30,000 feet of an old shoe factory, will be dedicated to building exclusively yacht interiors. Hodgdon plans to build interiors for other yacht makers, and to invest over $1,000,000 in this facility.
"Our craftsmen create what we consider to be practically works of art," Andy Wright, COO of Hodgdon Yachts said. "Maine is known for very high-quality vessels and innovation." They plan to bring between 15 and 17 workers from their headquarters in East Boothbay to the new location, and to hire up to 35 more workers within the next 2 years. President Tim Hodgdon is the fifth generation to run Hodgdon, believed to be the oldest continuously running shipyard in America.
Hodgdon Yachts expanding to Richmond, Maine
Hodgdon Yachts is opening a new facility in Richmond, Maine. The new shop, located in 30,000 feet of an old shoe factory, will be dedicated to building exclusively yacht interiors. Hodgdon plans to build interiors for other yacht makers, and to invest over $1,000,000 in this facility.
"Our craftsmen create what we consider to be practically works of art," Andy Wright, COO of Hodgdon Yachts said. "Maine is known for very high-quality vessels and innovation." They plan to bring between 15 and 17 workers from their headquarters in East Boothbay to the new location, and to hire up to 35 more workers within the next 2 years. President Tim Hodgdon is the fifth generation to run Hodgdon, believed to be the oldest continuously running shipyard in America.
1/21/2008
Sabre 34 Hardtop Express wins Boat of the Year from British Marine Press
The Sabre 34 Hard Top Express was named boat of the year by the British marine press. Both Motor Boats Monthly and Motor Boat and Yachting chose the Sabre 34 in the Traditional/Retro category.
Carl Richardson, Editor of MBM, and Hugo Andreae, Editor of Motor Boat and Yachting said, "This American yard has an enviable reputation for it’s no-nonsense build quality coupled with handsome, dignified, “Down-easter” looks and a wall-to-wall wood fit out that smacks of a gentleman’s yacht. However what really impressed us was the boat’s imperious 25 knot performance in near-gale conditions. Out there the stiff upper lip looks were replaced with a very satisfied grin as you lounge in the leather arm chair at the sheltered helm and pilot your craft through the madness outside. It is a testament to the entire range of classic cruisers that the 34’s larger sibling the Sabre 38 also made it to the short list.”
Sabre 34 Hardtop Express wins Boat of the Year from British Marine Press
The Sabre 34 Hard Top Express was named boat of the year by the British marine press. Both Motor Boats Monthly and Motor Boat and Yachting chose the Sabre 34 in the Traditional/Retro category.
Carl Richardson, Editor of MBM, and Hugo Andreae, Editor of Motor Boat and Yachting said, "This American yard has an enviable reputation for it’s no-nonsense build quality coupled with handsome, dignified, “Down-easter” looks and a wall-to-wall wood fit out that smacks of a gentleman’s yacht. However what really impressed us was the boat’s imperious 25 knot performance in near-gale conditions. Out there the stiff upper lip looks were replaced with a very satisfied grin as you lounge in the leather arm chair at the sheltered helm and pilot your craft through the madness outside. It is a testament to the entire range of classic cruisers that the 34’s larger sibling the Sabre 38 also made it to the short list.”
1/11/2008
Hodgdon Yachts Launches New Navy Seal Transport Vessel
Hodgdon Yachts, of Boothbay Harbor, launched a new composite version of the Navy Seals "Mark V" patrol boat Friday morning. The current Mark V boats are constructed of aluminum, and the G-forces that the crews experience often leave them exhausted before their missions begin. The new prototype is 50% stronger, and slightly lighter, than the current Mark V. Senator Susan Collins, R-Maine, christened the vessel. Also in attendance at the launch were Representative Tom Allen D-Maine, Captain Evan Thompson, Commander of Special Warfare Group, Dr. Robert Kennedy of the University of Maine, Dr. John Pazik, Office of Naval Research, Rev. Peter Panagore, Radio Parish Church, and Commissioner John Richardson, Department of Economic and Community Development for Maine.
Hodgdon Yachts Launches New Navy Seal Transport Vessel
Hodgdon Yachts, of Boothbay Harbor, launched a new composite version of the Navy Seals "Mark V" patrol boat Friday morning. The current Mark V boats are constructed of aluminum, and the G-forces that the crews experience often leave them exhausted before their missions begin. The new prototype is 50% stronger, and slightly lighter, than the current Mark V. Senator Susan Collins, R-Maine, christened the vessel. Also in attendance at the launch were Representative Tom Allen D-Maine, Captain Evan Thompson, Commander of Special Warfare Group, Dr. Robert Kennedy of the University of Maine, Dr. John Pazik, Office of Naval Research, Rev. Peter Panagore, Radio Parish Church, and Commissioner John Richardson, Department of Economic and Community Development for Maine.
12/14/2007
Sailing World Chooses Sabre Spirit as a Boat of the Year
Sailing World Magazine's panel of judges chose the Sabre Spirit "Best Daysailer" in its annual Boats of the Year issue. The judges noted the 37' Spirit is extremely easy to set up, to sail short handed or with crew. She can be used as a daysailer, weekender, or competitive racer. She has a PHRF rating of 87, and won Marblehead PHRF's Boat of the Year, as well.
Sailing World Chooses Sabre Spirit as a Boat of the Year
Sailing World Magazine's panel of judges chose the Sabre Spirit "Best Daysailer" in its annual Boats of the Year issue. The judges noted the 37' Spirit is extremely easy to set up, to sail short handed or with crew. She can be used as a daysailer, weekender, or competitive racer. She has a PHRF rating of 87, and won Marblehead PHRF's Boat of the Year, as well.
12/4/2007
Brooklin Boat Yard's Anna graces the SAIL magazine's November cover
Sail Magazine featured ANNA on the cover of its November issue. The 56' Sparkman & Stephens design has combined the best of traditional design & looks with modern technology. She is cold molded, features a carbon fiber mast & spars, a spade rudder & a fin keel with a ballast bulb. She took top honors at Eggamoggin Reach this summer, beating Dorade by 7 minutes.
Brooklin Boat Yard's Anna graces the SAIL magazine's November cover
Sail Magazine featured ANNA on the cover of its November issue. The 56' Sparkman & Stephens design has combined the best of traditional design & looks with modern technology. She is cold molded, features a carbon fiber mast & spars, a spade rudder & a fin keel with a ballast bulb. She took top honors at Eggamoggin Reach this summer, beating Dorade by 7 minutes.
10/24/2007
Maine Boatbuilders Featured in USA Today
USA Today reports that Maine Boatbuilders face the challenge of finding enough skilled labor in Maine to fully staff their yards. They site industry experts as well as a study that was commissioned by Maine Built Boats. The State of Maine was awarded a $15 million dollar Federal Economic Development Grant to help this sector of the economy and assist with training for workers, as boat building has added several hundred jobs and $19 million in wages since 2000.
Maine Boatbuilders Featured in USA Today
USA Today reports that Maine Boatbuilders face the challenge of finding enough skilled labor in Maine to fully staff their yards. They site industry experts as well as a study that was commissioned by Maine Built Boats. The State of Maine was awarded a $15 million dollar Federal Economic Development Grant to help this sector of the economy and assist with training for workers, as boat building has added several hundred jobs and $19 million in wages since 2000.
10/16/2007
Boothbay Harbor Shipyard's Alera takes 2nd in Oyster Bay Classic Regatta in May
Boothbay Harbor Shipyard's New York 30 graced the cover of Restoration Quarterly, the International Yacht Restoration School's magazine. Inside, on pages 14-16, a recap of the Oyster Bay Classic Regatta in Long Island Sound proves that she is not just pretty, but fast, too!
Boothbay Harbor Shipyard's Alera takes 2nd in Oyster Bay Classic Regatta in May
Boothbay Harbor Shipyard's New York 30 graced the cover of Restoration Quarterly, the International Yacht Restoration School's magazine. Inside, on pages 14-16, a recap of the Oyster Bay Classic Regatta in Long Island Sound proves that she is not just pretty, but fast, too!
10/9/2007
Maine Boatbuilders Featured in Boston Globe
The combination of a growing industry, an aging workforce, and the demand for highly skilled labor has presented Maine Boatbuilders with a unique challenge. Education programs, outreach, increased number of apprenticeships, and scholarships have been introduced to try remedy the problem.
Maine Boatbuilders Featured in Boston Globe
The combination of a growing industry, an aging workforce, and the demand for highly skilled labor has presented Maine Boatbuilders with a unique challenge. Education programs, outreach, increased number of apprenticeships, and scholarships have been introduced to try remedy the problem.
6/21/2007
SMCC's Advanced Technology Center Holds Grand Opening
The Southern Maine Community College Advanced Technology Center, located in Brunswick, will provide training for students and existing workers in the fast growing composite industry.
SMCC's Advanced Technology Center Holds Grand Opening
The Southern Maine Community College Advanced Technology Center, located in Brunswick, will provide training for students and existing workers in the fast growing composite industry.
6/17/2007
New Technology Helps Maine Boatyards Build on Tradition
Maine boatbuilders are leading the industry in search of new ways to build boats, said Habib Dagher, director of the University of Maine's Advanced Engineered Wood Composites Center, which works with boatyards to develop new products and manufacturing systems.
New Technology Helps Maine Boatyards Build on Tradition
Maine boatbuilders are leading the industry in search of new ways to build boats, said Habib Dagher, director of the University of Maine's Advanced Engineered Wood Composites Center, which works with boatyards to develop new products and manufacturing systems.
2/27/2007
Senator to Propose Sales Tax Exemption for Boats
State Sen. Dennis Damon, D-Trenton, has developed legislation that would exempt pleasure and commercial boats built in the state from Maine’s 5 percent sales tax. The exemption would level the playing field for the state’s boat builders as they compete with other New England companies and would provide an opportunity for the industry to continue to grow, according to Damon.
Senator to Propose Sales Tax Exemption for Boats
State Sen. Dennis Damon, D-Trenton, has developed legislation that would exempt pleasure and commercial boats built in the state from Maine’s 5 percent sales tax. The exemption would level the playing field for the state’s boat builders as they compete with other New England companies and would provide an opportunity for the industry to continue to grow, according to Damon.
2/4/2007
Maine Sunday Telegram on Boat Building Study
Maine's Boat-building industry is poised to grow but only if boatyards can operate more efficiently.
Maine Sunday Telegram on Boat Building Study
Maine's Boat-building industry is poised to grow but only if boatyards can operate more efficiently.
1/18/2007
Maine’s Boat Building Industry: Obstacles & Opportunities
The report draws on previous reports—most notably Professor Charles Colgan’s 2002 investigation of the marine trades in Maine1—on government statistics drawn both from the Maine Department of Labor and the U.S. Bureau of the Census and from interviews with a wide range of participants in the industry, including boat builders, marina operators, boat dealers and brokers, educators, government policy makers and industry leaders.
Maine’s Boat Building Industry: Obstacles & Opportunities
The report draws on previous reports—most notably Professor Charles Colgan’s 2002 investigation of the marine trades in Maine1—on government statistics drawn both from the Maine Department of Labor and the U.S. Bureau of the Census and from interviews with a wide range of participants in the industry, including boat builders, marina operators, boat dealers and brokers, educators, government policy makers and industry leaders.
6/7/2006
Maine boatbuilding gets a promotional push
Boatbuilding might soon join lobsters and lighthouses as Maine’s most marketable attributes.
Boatbuilders throughout the state — from the small one-man shops to large, nationally recognized companies — have banded together to promote, worldwide, the state’s boatbuilding industry. The group, known as Maine Built Boats, is not a trade organization. Rather, it is a nonprofit marketing organization designed to boost brand awareness in the United States and beyond.
Maine boatbuilding gets a promotional push
Boatbuilding might soon join lobsters and lighthouses as Maine’s most marketable attributes.
Boatbuilders throughout the state — from the small one-man shops to large, nationally recognized companies — have banded together to promote, worldwide, the state’s boatbuilding industry. The group, known as Maine Built Boats, is not a trade organization. Rather, it is a nonprofit marketing organization designed to boost brand awareness in the United States and beyond.
6/7/2006
This project would make Brando Smile
The HMS Bounty has weathered violent squalls, collisions at sea and several ownership changes during its 46-year sailing career, but those were nothing like the crisis that filmmakers created in 1960, when MGM studio officials threatened to torch the ship. Lead actor Marlon Brando reportedly threatened to walk away from the making of the movie "Mutiny on the Bounty" unless he was assured that the vessel would not be set on fire - an action scene that had been written into the script.
This project would make Brando Smile
The HMS Bounty has weathered violent squalls, collisions at sea and several ownership changes during its 46-year sailing career, but those were nothing like the crisis that filmmakers created in 1960, when MGM studio officials threatened to torch the ship. Lead actor Marlon Brando reportedly threatened to walk away from the making of the movie "Mutiny on the Bounty" unless he was assured that the vessel would not be set on fire - an action scene that had been written into the script.
11/5/2005
Boat Building in Maine Featured in Bangor Daily News
Take a glance across any coastal harbor in Maine and there's a good chance the boats you see were built somewhere close by. It won't matter if it's a working boat or pleasure, wooden or fiberglass, motor or sail, canoe or kayak. Anything from the smallest rowboat to a 100-foot-plus luxury sailboat might have been built at a Maine boatyard.
Boat Building in Maine Featured in Bangor Daily News
Take a glance across any coastal harbor in Maine and there's a good chance the boats you see were built somewhere close by. It won't matter if it's a working boat or pleasure, wooden or fiberglass, motor or sail, canoe or kayak. Anything from the smallest rowboat to a 100-foot-plus luxury sailboat might have been built at a Maine boatyard.
