Page 6. MAINE COASTAL NEWS August 2015 Lyman-Morse Boatbuilding Acquires Wayfarer Marine
Camden, Maine Yard Renamed Ly- man-Morse at Wayfarer Marine
THOMASTON – With this purchase, Ly- man-Morse at Wayfarer Marine will now have the advantage of the infrastructure, expertise, reputation, and culture of Ly- man-Morse Boatbuilding. Both yards are situated in two of the most historic boat- building/boatyard towns in New England of Thomaston and Camden. “We are very excited about joining the two crews to create a most talented group of marine experts,” said Drew Lyman, Presi- dent of Lyman-Morse. “Wayfarer’s custom- ers will benefi t in a big way through econo- mies of scale and access to Lyman-Morse’s depth of expertise and resources including our boatbuilding pedigree, Lyman-Morse Fabrication, our CNC machining depart- ment, and Lyman-Morse Technologies. In addition, we recognize the benefi ts of having our name front and center in Camden, a place that for more than a century has been a destination harbor in the yachting world. We love the synergy of tying the two businesses together to create an even stronger world- class destination yard.” Lyman-Morse was started by Cabot and
Heidi Lyman in 1978 after their world trav- els in the 60s and 70s and is now captained
by their son Drew Lyman. Drew grew up in the marine industry and circumnavigated with his family on a Lyman-Morse built 49’ sailboat from 1987 to 1990.
Building on the historic 100-year-old Morse Boatbuilding Yard, Lyman-Morse has built over 100 of the fi nest yachts produced in the United States, and has established itself as a quality service yard specializing in refi ts –a natural adjunct of its boatbuilding skills. The 110 new construc- tion projects consist of all types of materials including aluminum, wood, and composite construction.
The combination of state-of-the-art in- frastructure with some of the world’s fi nest craftsmen has allowed Lyman-Morse to expand into areas outside the marine world. Recently Drew has steered Lyman-Morse into more diversifi cation with its state-of- the-art composites shop becoming involved with the airline industry, Department of Defense, prototyping and many start up projects such as solar power re-generating units, and large scale solar arrays. Lyman-Morse Technologies (LMT) is the research, development and prototyping division of the company. LMT works with architects, interior designers, business and home owners and government agencies
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including the Department of Defense to meet most any needs. LMT fuses state-of- the-art electrical design with nuanced man- ufacturing approaches in an effort to bring diversifi ed, innovative product solutions to the renewable energy market, private and public sectors. In addition, Lyman Morse Fabrication (LMF), led by Jonathan Egan, has increased its presence in New England with its custom design, engineering and metal fabrication. With a variety of specialized skills, LMF has landed signifi cant projects for SUNY in New York, processing plant machinery, oceanographic research equipment, and a variety of other projects for respected New England companies. With their commitment to mid- coast-Maine, the Lyman family is also completing a 26-room boutique hotel in Rockland. Wayfarer Marine and Camden have been the center of yachting in the North- east for more than 100 years. With a safe and pretty waterfront, Wayfarer sits on 9+ acres on the fi nest commercial marine land and harbor in New England if not the East Coast. With 37 slips, 846 ft. of dockage
and, mariners are literally steps away from town. Wayfarer’s launch service provides transport to and from its 47 moorings. The service yard is equipped with 110-ton Trav- elift, 80-ton Brownell trailer and 9 climate controlled work and paint bays. Camden and Wayfarer also have a long history of boatbuilding dating back to 1796 when Captain McGlathery sent “one ship and a schooner” down the ways eventual- ly launching over 70 vessels of all types, brigantines, schooners, barks, etc. Wayfarer employed 1800 people during WWII build- ing minesweepers, rescue/salvage tugs, and troop transports. By the 60s and 70s Way- farer grew to be the premier service yard drawing super yachts to regular cruisers from up and down the East Coast and around the world. Lyman-Morse and Wayfarer have enjoyed a long history of cooperation and friendship making this acquisition a natural event. The positive effect on the economies of midcoast Maine and the marine industry will be a valuable asset.
For more information about Ly- man-Morse go to:
www.lymanmorse.com call: 207-354-6904.
Morris Yachts Announces New Service Location in Casco Bay
Partnering with Handy Boat in Falmouth Foreside, Maine
TRENTON - Morris Yachts, America’s premier builder of sailing yachts from 29-to- 80 feet, announced today that it is opening a service yard in Southern Maine’s Casco Bay area. Morris is partnering with Handy Boat of Falmouth Foreside near Portland, Maine to support Morris and non-Morris customers seeking full service capabilities beginning July 7.
Handy Boat is a full service boat yard
and the largest anchorage north of Mar- blehead, Massachusetts. Their location is well protected and a convenient 15 minutes north of Portland but without the commer- cial traffi c of Maine’s largest city. Handy Boat has been repairing, maintaining and
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storing boats since 1934 and has also fi n- ished building boats for such revered Maine boa tbuilding companies as Hinckley Yachts. Handy Boat offers the charm of an old time boatyard with all the conveniences of a mod- ern facility: over 600’ of dockage with shore power and water, easy fueling for deep and shallow draft boats, ship’s store, and launch service to 270 members and 50+ transient moorings.
“Handy Boat’s location in the heart of Casco Bay is the ideal addition to Morris’s service facilities for our customers,” said Cuyler Morris, owner, Morris Yachts. “It’s just minutes from Downtown Portland and the Portland Jetport and seems the fi rst log- Continued on Page 7.
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