November/December 2017
A Home Project
After building many fine homes for others, this contractor knew just what he wanted when it came time to build a house for himself.
An Affinity For the Classics
If you like nice boats, you might also like this vintage Porsche, a 1960 356 B Roadster.
Ancient Swordfish Hunters
Thousands of years ago a mysterious people, known for the red powder found in their graves, lived on the Maine coast. An archeological site on North Haven provided clues about their culture.
Answering Lubec’s Fish Whistles
Old timers in Lubec remember the days when the coastal economy revolved around sardines.
Battle of the Gaffers
A Dark Harbor 17 and a NY 40 tango at the 2017 Camden Classics Cup race.
Bermuda 40 Nostalgia
There’s a reason why Hinckley Bermuda 40s remain in high demand even after decades of use: they are versatile, capable, and elegant.
Boatyard Dog® 149
Zola the Wonder Dog
Bringing Back the Peregrines
It took a national park, a college, and a helicopter to reintroduce peregrine falcons to the Maine coast.
In Search of the Next Project
In search of the next project
Jonesport Shipyard
An expansion of builder Bertram Frost’s yard, Jonesport Shipyard has become an all-in-one stopping point for both pleasure and commercial boaters.
Letters to the Editor - Issue 149
Letters to the Editor - Issue 149
Lunenburg, Nova Scotia
A trip back in time to Lunenburg, Nova Scotia.
Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors Show 2017
Three days of handcrafted products on the Rockland waterfront.
Maine Muse
Alexandra Tyng finds inspiration for her paintings by looking at the landscape from the air.
On the Town Dock — Issue 149
An electric boat, green crabs on the menu, a Fitz Henry Lane painting, and marine industry news
Onboard Observer
Research for a novel takes an author out to sea in search of lobsters and understanding.
Something in the Water?
Tiny Harpswell, Maine, has inspired more than its share of writers, including Harriet Beecher Stowe, Edna St. Vincent Millay, and Elizabeth Strout.
The Maine I Love - Dan Bookham
Coastal scenes from photographer Dan Bookham.
The Rower
The man: a 64-year-old real estate agent. The challenge: row 125 miles from Cape Cod to Portland, Maine, in 72 hours. Did he make it? Read the story!
Toroa
One of the more intriguing sailing yachts launched this year in Maine is the 72-foot sloop Toroa, built at Brooklin Boat Yard.
Way Back When — Issue 149
A look back at the St. Croix paper mill settlement of the early 1900s.
Welcome Downeast
Tis the season of hibernation, snow and ice, and quiet reflection.
