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Boats

A Sailing Misadventure

A leisurely afternoon sail quickly turned scary when a sudden front brought high winds and waves.

Finding New Niches

Boatbuilder Lyman-Morse has undertaken a number of new initiatives that are helping the company thrive. The projects include buying Wayfarer Marine in Camden, building a new hotel in Rockland, and building two prototype powerboats for Bertram Yachts.

At Home Away From Home

A downeast-style boat proves just perfect for both daytrips and cruising on Lake Superior.

Stella Blue

Designed by Stephens Waring and built by Tumblehome Boatshop, Stella Blue goes fast like a classic wooden Gentleman’s Racer but handles well and has room for the whole family.

A Need For Speed

After years of slow travel in fishing trawlers and sailboats, Joe Upton discovers the joy of getting places quickly in a speedboat.

Birchbark Canoes

Birchbark canoe builder Steve Cayard revels in a craft that connects people to the land.

Boatbuilding Mecca

The Boothbay region with its cluster of small villages is home to a wonderful variety of boatbuilders.

Two Great Boats For the Lake

Two great boats for lake use: Adirondack Guideboat’s Vermont Fishing Dory and Cape Cod Shipbuilding’s DaySailer 17.

Savoring Good Memories and Making New Ones

A family’s Boston Whaler carries memories as well as passengers.

Two Lives of Charlie Gomes' Royal Tern

More than 50 years ago, boatbuilder Charlie Gomes designed and built a small sailboat for the author’s mother. After years of neglect, the boat has been brought back to life.

Peapod Adventuring

A peapod built by the late Jim Steele proves to be the perfect expedition boat.

Winter Bonding Project

So you want to build a boat with your son. Magazine publisher John K. Hanson, Jr. thinks the New Zealand Scow Moth will make a perfect father-son project.

Fast and Pretty

The Luders 16 class dates back to the 1930s. Art Paine restored an old fiberglass model, which he now sails and races off Southwest Harbor.

Old-fashioned Dreams: Black & white and gaff-rigged

Ken Textor explores why some dream in black and white, and favor traditional boats and scenes.

Morris Yachts: Ranger

The M-Series line from Morris Yachts now includes the 42X supercharged performance sailboat.