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Does she have the soulof a Maine-built boat?Our boats are built on a maritime heritage other places only read about. A sense of pride, integrity and craftsmanship that runs from Kittery to Eastport.
A Maine-built boat doesn't just come from the state of Maine. It comes from a state of mind that's all but disappeared. -
Launch a dream.Where do dreams come from?
From out of the fog and the deep waters off a rocky coastline.
From the inspiration of four centuries of tradition.
And from working in partnership with artisans who know that
if something's not exactly right, it's hopelessly wrong.
Don't cheat on your dream. -
The distance between here and heavenis measured in feet.Heaven is not puffy clouds and angels with harps.
It's teak and brass and varnish.
Passion and pride.
It's not a place you go when life is over.
It's where life begins.
Heaven is real and it's now.
And it's measured in feet along the waterline. -
Michelangelo had his ceilings.We prefer boats.
Boats designed with an elegant, understated line.
A maritime tradition that spans 400 years.
And a spirit of innovation that burns brighter than ever.
No one has more to draw on. -
Ultimately, you have to ask yourself the question:Does she speak to you?Don't look at the spec sheet, just answer from your heart.
Is this the boat you dream about?
Is the craftsmanship flawless? Are the lines authentic and true?
Does it embody centuries of maritime tradition?
Would you be proud to stand on her deck?
Or to put it another way...
Is she a Maine built boat?

Landing School Job Fair April 13
The Landing School Job Fair/Career Day is an opportunity for students and alumni to meet with employers and continue or […]

Registration is open for the 2017 Maine Built Boats Conference
Register now for the 2017 Maine Built Boats Global Outreach Conference! The sixth-annual event will be held at the Maine […]

Washburn & Doughty Tour 9/28/17
Manufacturers Association of Maine (MAMe) is hosting a tour on September 28, 2017, of Washburn & Doughty.

MBB Receives Mariners Award
Maine Maritime Museum recognizes MBB as Mariner of the Year: a group that has made extraordinary contributions to Maine’s maritime heritage.

Maine Yacht Center Completes 2-Year Refit
Great American 4, skippered by Rich Wilson is tied up on the pontoons is Les Sables d’Olonne, France along with the other 28 boats competing in the Vendee Globe, which starts November 5. GA4 is the only American entry in the fleet of 29 boats. The Vendee Globe is a non-stop race around the world, without assistance that takes place every 4 years. The VG is the hardest and most famous sailing race in the world. Nicknamed the Everest of the Seas.

Global Outreach Conference: December 8, 2016
The 2016 Maine Built Boats Global Outreach Conference is scheduled for Thursday, December 8, 2016, at the Maine Maritime Museum […]

Sabre Yachts Debuts Sabre 66 Dirigo
The Sabre 66 Dirigo is the first and only Downeast style motoryacht of her size built in the United States.

MBB Featured in Power & Motoryacht Magazine
Yacht designer Michael Peters wrote an article about Maine Built Boats following his participation in the association’s annual conference in […]

HARVEY GAMAGE Restored at Portland Yacht Services
At one time almost every harbor on the coast of Maine was filled with schooners. Some were used for fishing, others for the coastal trades, and some even went deep-water sailing to parts all over the world. Following World War I, the number of schooners decreased dramatically. Today there are no schooners sailing commercially as they have been replaced by the tractor trailers. The only remaining survivors of that era can be seen at Bar Harbor, Camden, Rockland and Portland. It has been a long time since one underwent a major refit, but that is what happened to HARVEY GAMAGE at Portland Yacht Service in Portland for the past 14 months.

Padebco Adds a New Runabout to its Line
Padebco Custom Boat Builders & Full Service Boatyard recently launched its newest model the V25R. The sporty express-style 25’ runabout […]


Hewes & Company
HEWES & COMPANY offers CNC machining to the marine industry: moulds, frames, half models, prefab Marinedeck, Corian, router patterns, curved doors […]

Yarmouth Boat Yard
At Yarmouth Boat Yard, we’re committed to bringing our customers the best possible experience. Our team of certified marine technicians […]

Woodenboat School
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.

Ocean Point Marina
Ocean Point Marina is a full-service boat yard located in the historic boat building community of East Boothbay, Maine. We […]

General Marine, Inc.
GENERAL MARINE, INC. has focused on meeting the needs of experienced boaters. Seasoned pleasure boaters and commercial fisherman alike […]

Holland’s Boat Shop
HOLLAND’S BOAT SHOP has built over 400 downeast-style boats for both commercial and pleasure use. Our traditional round-bilge design has […]

Artisan Boatworks
ARTISAN BOATWORKS is a personable, state-of-the-art boatbuilding facility, located one mile inland from Rockport Harbor. Artisan Boatworks has many […]

The Landing School
THE LANDING SCHOOL was established in 1978 as a nonprofit, post-secondary institution dedicated to providing the highest quality vocational education […]

Farrins Boatshop
FARRINS BOATSHOP custom builds modern workboats, commercial sport fishermen and pleasure yachts. At Farrins, pride in our workmanship has […]

Custom Composite Technologies
Custom Composite Technologies, Inc. (CCTI) Custom Composite Technologies, Inc. (CCTI) takes your design from the drawing board to completion, bringing […]

Nautilus Marine Fabrication, Inc.
Established in 1983, Nautilus Marine Fabrication, Inc. is a Maine-based company specializing in marine metal fabrication, abrasive water jet material […]

WoodenBoat
Targeted to boatbuilders, designers, and wooden boat owners, WoodenBoat Publications has provided readers with a dynamic editorial environment that combines […]

Novabraid
In 1992 Novatec Braids established its rope manufacturing business at the head of the harbor in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. The […]

Imtra Marine Products
Imtra Corporation is the leader in marine systems. Our focus on customer service, product development and quality products is what […]

Heritage Panelgraphics
Heritage Panelgraphics has been designing and cutting panels locally in Edmonds since 1993. Our commitment to quality and service makes […]

Maine International Trade Center
Maine International Trade Center (MITC) is Maine’s leading source for international business assistance. MITC provides technical assistance and trade counseling, […]

Billy Black
Billy Black is known for his intrepid seamanship and for going that extra mile under the most challenging conditions to […]

Zurn
Since 1993, ZURN YACHT DESIGN has been a valuable resource for aesthetically pleasing yachts whose performance excel beyond expectations; bringing timeless […]

Newman Marine Brokerage
Newman Marine Brokerage is a firm that has been operating in Southwest Harbor on Mount Desert Island, Maine, since the […]

Hildebran Designs, Inc.
Hildebran Designs, Inc., is a family-owned corporation specializing in the casting of bronze and brass alloys. The foundry utilizes the […]

Photo & Video Galleries
Top quality vessels built with Maine pride. Maine built boats – from luxury yachts to workboats and canoes – exemplify […]