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SOUTHPORT BOATS RESUMES PRODUCTION WITH NEW OWNERS Continued from Page 8.
Southport 27 and Southport 29 are a high standard compared to any other boat of its size.”
Finally, we are pleased to announce the first dealer commitment. Smith Yacht Sales of Hingham, MA will be servicing the state of Massachusetts as their geographic territory. You can contact Smith Yacht Sales at (781) 749-9989.
In the fall of 2003, an experienced group of boat builders began planning a boat com- pany designed specifically around the unique combination of leading edge technol- ogy, offshore racing experience and hours of watching baits. With ideas garnered from experiences with the world’s leading boat brands, the results are striking. The result was the Southport Boats.
Southport boats are designed from the keel up to take advantage of offshore out- board power, the latest in four-stroke engine technology. The economy and quiet power of these new engines is phenomenal, but most offshore boats are still designed around
those older outboards. Beamy, with deep vees, Southport hulls are specifically de- signed around these latest power plants, providing a wide range of planing speeds, and soft, dry ride in rough conditions, all with a sense of style and fishing function unique to Southport.
C. Raymond Hunt Associates created the legendary Southport hull. Continuously- variable deep vee hulls maximize the sharp- ness of the entry while retaining stability at trolling speeds and at rest. The secret is actually using the heavy weight of four strokes as an advantage in order to allow Southport boats both more beam and deeper vees than comparable competitive models. This combination results in a dry, stable platform with sharp entry and ultra-smooth ride. Best of all, a Southport has a wide range of cruising speeds instead of the more typical all-or-nothing speeds from the competition. The Southport design is not bound by conventional outboard boat-building think- ing. In a Southport, you’ll find electrical systems designed in a yacht-like manner, scuppers that evacuate green water like a
Penobscot Bay Rendezvous Continued from Page 9.
windward-leeward and/or “around the buoys” courses set in Western Penobscot Bay. The fleet of power and sail will end up in beautiful Camden Harbor at the end of the day. The Camden Yacht Club, the regatta’s sponsoring yacht club will host the gathering for cocktails Friday night. Awards will be given out for those who have distinguished themselves that day. Our marine photogra- phers’ and the Power Pursuit’s images will be shown. Guests will then have the evening at their leisure to explore and dine in beautiful Camden, Maine.
Wayfarer Marine will host Saturday and Sunday’s events, in Camden. All partici- pants are invited to take advantage of behind the scenes access to the talented crew of this world class, full service yard.
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projects display the skills available, as repair and refit continue on a range of boats from a 126’ Winteringham steam yacht and two clas- sic Fifes, to a Farr 72 and Swan 46. Saturday’s on-the-water events will in- clude some dramatic racing off Camden Har- bor. The power fleet will continue the Photo Pursuit to North Haven and Rockport. Satur- day night’s dinner dance at Wayfarer will surely be a highlight of the weekend. Again special recognition will be awarded to those who have distinguished themselves. Fire- works will cap off the night.
On Sunday, after a final day of racing and after the powerboats have completed a Poker Run that will take them to Lincolnville Beach, Islesboro, Camden and other points, the Awards Ceremony at Wayfarer Marine will wrap up the weekend. Of course serious
awards will be given for achievements on the racecourse and the winners of the Photo Pursuit will also be announced but in keeping with the tenor of the weekend special awards of distinction will be given. Everyone is sure to leave the weekend with great memories, new experiences and plans to return next year whether they have come from the next harbor over, from the Caribbean or other points. The all-inclusive fee of $360 covers all events (3 breakfasts, 2 dinners, cocktail party at CYC and Sundays award ceremony) and racing for 2 people. $180 for each additional person. Mooring, dockage and launch ser- vice is extra. Registration is open now. The event is limited to 500 people. For more infor- mation go to:
www.penobscotbayrendezvous.com The Penobscot Bay Rendezvous Com- mittee is a group commitment to excellence by the following people and their organizations: Shane Flynn, Director. Owner Wayfarer Marine, Camden; Cabot Lyman –Director, Owner Lyman-Morse Boatbuilding, Thomaston; Marnie Read – Event Organizer; Ted Smith – Primary Race Officer; and Marc Lorraine - Fleet Captain, Camden Yacht Club. Directors: Tom Babbitt – Camden Yacht Club; Dan Bookham – Camden-Rockport- Lincolnville Chamber of Commerce; Ben Cashen- Wayfarer Marine; Mackenzie Cronin –Lyman-Morse Boatbuilding; John Hanson, Publisher, Owner Maine Boats, Homes and Harbors Magazine; Susan Howland – Wayfarer Marine; Aaron Lincoln – Schooner Olad; Drew Lyman – Lyman- Morse Boatbuilding; Jon Watkins – Way- farer Marine; and Sandy Welte – Camden Yacht Club.
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DONATE YOUR BOAT Good quality boats are wanted to raise funds for the
International Maritime Library. IML is computerizing maritime information for easy online access.
For More Information contact: The library at: PO Box 710, Winterport, ME 04496 207-223-8846
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custom sport fish, structure learned from attacking six foot seas at three figure veloci- ties, and hull lines that reflect some of the most beautiful boats ever launched. Perhaps the most important element of a Southport’s design is passion. And it is this passion that Southport has found once again as it moves to Maine where the heritage of boatbuilding craftsmanship and excellence is as long as the rugged coast line. Great boats demand great talent, great materials and a passion for excellence that creates an extraor-
dinary ownership experience. Come visit the new Southport, the perfect blend of the old and the new.
At Kenway Corporation, Southport has found a new home, where Kenway’s diver- sity offers the composite manufacturing and engineering expertise to continue the boat building tradition started by Southport founders but where that diversity also offers the company financial strength long into the future.
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