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There are a number of rumours floating around the coast regarding Southport Island Marine, on Southport Island. Last spring the yard was put up for sale, but to date it has not been sold. There were also rumours that they had closed the doors, but this is not true. Presently, they are in the middle of their hauling season. They will haul approximately 40 boats, which will be stored in the yard. They will also haul another 70+ more boats that will be stored outside customers homes. In the shop is an 1898 Wilton Crosby catboat. About 30 years ago she underwent some extensive work which included frames, transom, centerboard trunk, keel and a few planks. This year they have removed the deck and cabin, which will be replaced. They are also relocating the mast to its original posi- tion.
Besides the usual work on the storage boats, they are also talking to several people on other projects.
John’s Bay Boat Company in South Bristol is nearing completion on a 44 footer which has a beam of 15 feet 3 inches and a draft of 5 feet 3 inches. Presently they are putting the finishing touches on and she will
be launched 24 September. She will be sea trialed and then taken to Baltimore and loaded on a freighter for her voyage to Australia. A couple years ago a 38 foot hull was built, but the owner never completed her. This has been sold and will be finished off, half as a lobster boat and half as a yacht, for a customer from Yarmouth.
They also have six other lobster boats to build after this one is completed.
Lyman Morse Boatbuilding Co. in Thomaston is hauling storage customers, but also getting some ready to head south. The wooden yacht SINCERITY is up for
paint.
A Swan 100 has been hauled and they have pulled her rig. She will be staying the winter during which time they will paint and install a new generator.
A 36 foot sailboat was under construc- tion by her owner, but he has decided to have Lyman Morse finish the interior. This project will be done next spring.
As for new construction, a Bruce Farr 63 sailboat has just been started. They are work-
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