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Stories about new launches along the coast. Search for boats by name or yard, or just browse through our stories about boat built along the shores of the Gulf of Maine.

Keeping it simple with the handsome Maggie-Ann

Peter Buxton launches the Maggie-Ann, a traditional wood lobsterboat, for a Port Clyde owner.

Two Irish Designs Launched by the Apprenticeshop

The Apprenticeshop in Rockland launched two racing one-designs for an Irish sailor.

The Southport 38 FE Is the Talk of the Dock

Southport Boats launches its biggest center console yet, the 38 FE.

John’s Bay Boat Company

The 44-foot cruiser Vigilant is the latest vessel to be launched by Peter Kass and the crew at John’s Bay Boat Company.

MJM Makes Performance a Priority

MJM describes its new 42-foot Express Cruiser as a Carolina Downeast-style poweryacht.

New Dark Harbor 20s

Lyman-Morse updates Islesboro’s Dark Harbor 20 fleet with three composite hulls.

Matinicus Ferry Honors Penobscot Nation War Hero

The newly launched Matinicus ferry honors a decorated veteran and member of the Penobscot Nation.

Wisp: A Timely Launch

Artisan Boatworks wraps up construction of the Spirit of Tradition Wisp in record time.

Solar-Power Catamaran Takes Shape at Front Street Shipyard

Front Street Shipyard builds a sun-powered prototype catamaran.

A Home-Built Canoe Sows Seeds of Adventures

With help from family and friends, a fledgling boatbuilder pieces together a strip-planked canoe.

Summer Launches

Three Maine yards herald summer with launching festivities

New Electric Lake Tender

Waterskiing, tubing, and commuting—a new Stephens Waring design will do it all for a longtime customer and island dweller.

Adaptation in the Age of the Pandemic

Boatyards launched boats during the pandemic, but writer Peter Van Allen launched something even more important: his young son, teaching him wood-working and new ways to experience the outdoors.

GreenRail

Maine surfboard maker adds recycled plastic to his wooden boards

Tripp 45: A modern wood-composite daysailer

A new Bill Tripp design under construction at Rockport Marine features ultra-modern lines.