March 2010 MAINE COASTAL NEWS Page 5.
THE ONLY PLACE TO BE
19-21 MARCH
- MAINE BOATBUILDER'S SHOW
PORTLAND – Maine’s Boatbuilding Indus- display.
try will be in the spotlight during the 23
rd
The boat that is on centre stage this year
Maine Boatbuilder’s Show in Portland on 19 is the Eco-Friendly launch ZOGO, designed
thru 21 March. The reputation of the show by Stephens, Waring & White of Brooklin
continues to attract a solid component of and built by French & Webb of Belfast. This
select builders from Connecticut to Canada boat was built for residents of Stonington
who join a celebration of the finest craftsman- who wanted to impact the environment as
ship shown any where. This show is held at little as possible. Their major concern was
the Portland Company Marine Complex on emissions and noise, and the solution they
Fore Street on the waterfront of Portland, and came up with integrated diesel/electric pro-
is a show that is unique among boat shows in pulsion engine. The 110-hp engine is a Steyr
that the booths are manned by the Diesel of Austria, and uses a 7kW generator/
boatbuilders themselves rather than sales- motor between the bell housing and the ma-
people. Many of the 200 companies that rine reduction gear. You can power with just
exhibit their products at this show only ex- the engine or switch to the electric motor.
hibit at one or two other shows a year. Additional electricity is generated from solar
The show provides an important outlet panels on the carbon fibre canopy. The de-
for boatbuilders from the State of Maine, New signers point out that this system as a number
(Photo Billy Black)
England and Canada to showcase every- of possibilities in the recreational boating
The centre stage at this year's Maine Boatbuilder's Show will be ZOGO.
thing from small rowboats to power boats and market. The designer also paid attention to
sail boats of every size, using traditional the hull design making sure she was light-
are here, happy to speak with you specifically boatbuilders are a tough lot of survivors.
construction methods alongside the latest in weight and low drag. With this power plant
about what your boat needs,” says Sprague. That makes the ones here that much more
cutting-edge composite technology. It pro- she should sail over 16 knots and at cruising
The economy has challenged the precious.”
vides a venue to highlight the on-going im- speed she will burn just 1½ gallons. Under
boatbuilding industry over the last year. The show is expected to draw 10,000
portance of the Maine’s 400-year-old mari- electric power she will do about 7 knots. The
Boatbuilders have forged ahead, adopting people at the Portland Company Marine
time history. Today, boatbuilding is Maine’s designers added, “We believe this boat is
new technologies to differentiate themselves Complex, located at 58 Fore Street in Portland.
third largest employer in the manufacturing just the tip of the iceberg in high-efficiency,
in the marketplace. The boat shows last fall at Admission is $15.00 per day at the door. A
sector. low-impact powerboating. The technology
Newport, RI, Annapolis, MD, and Fort Lau- free lecture series about many aspects of
The enduring appeal of the show comes has wide application, in both pleasure-boat-
derdale, FL showed a glimmer of hope that the boats and boat ownership will be presented
from the boats. Phin Sprague, founder/owner ing and commercial watercraft, and we are
economy was turning and people were again at the show. Children under 12 accompanied
of the show and a boatbuilder himself, says looking forward to continuing to play a lead-
beginning to spend money on boats. This by adults will be admitted free. It is open to the
“The boats are spectacular. Well conceived ership role in the development and promotion
continued at the New York show in January public and will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on
by boaters, for boaters. The quality of the of greener watercraft.”
and the just held Miami show. “One thing I Friday, March 19 and Saturday, March 20,
boats increases every year. Our finest build- Original equipment manufacturers
have noticed this year is several new busi- and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, March
ers will be here and the grace of their boats (OEMs) exhibit at the show, making it a great
nesses exhibiting, younger boatbuilders 21.
and craftsman ship ranks them among the place for boat owners to learn more about
who have ventured out on their own. The next To learn more about the Maine
finest in the world. They offer quality and maintaining and updating their boats. “The
generation is taking over,” says Joanna Boatbuilders Show, go to
value for those who know what they want.” people that make and distribute the paints,
Sprague, the shows organizer. Phin adds “It
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At this year’s show over fifty boats will be on batteries, steering systems and electronics
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