Novenmber 2016 MAINE COASTAL NEWS Page 19. The Boat School is Back!
EASTPORT – The Boat School in Eastport has been involved indirectly in a legal bat- tle. A couple of people from away fi led a suit against the City of Eastport for selling the property that The Boat School was on saying that the property had not been sold for enough money. Even though the Boat School was not the one being sued they were forced to remain closed due to liability until the suit was settled. Finally last winter the court threw the case out for the fi nal time, which now means the School is free to open. The Friends of The Boat School are now
trying to get the school back up and running. One major problem is that during the down time the building that the school operates out of suff ered some damage. The damage is to the roof, heating and electrical systems and this could be a costly bill. However, they do have the ability to recoup some of the cost by renting out some the extra offi ce spaces. At the last board meeting it was suggested that they defi ne the cost of repairs for each building and when they are rented make the repairs. As for the Boat School, a plan needs
to be developed to open next summer. The thought was that the fi rst semester, which would start 1 August and close at Thanks- giving, they focus only on the basics. They would teach a student about tools, both hand and power, and how to sharpen them; how to handle a boat, both sail and power; OSHA regulations; the basics of joinery, composites, mechanics, and systems. This would allow the student to be employable after they completed this semester as many boatbuilder and repairers like to train their own employees. During the winter the stu- dent would become an apprentice at a yard on the coast. This would allow them to work in the industry and learn before returning for the second semester. This semester would start in April and fi nish the end of July. The second semester students would be off ered various indepth courses on boatbuilding, mechanical, systems and designing. The Boat School has turned out some of
the best boatbuilders or repairers in the in- dustry. With a major problem fi nding trained help, the industry certainly needs this school back up and running.
Vetus Partners with Back Cove Yachts
Behind this charming seaport village exterior lies the capability of a state-of-the art yacht yard and the facility of a modern marina. It’s this meeting of atmosphere and efficiency that makes Derecktor Robinhood stand apart from others. In Maine or anywhere else you look.
Full service boatyard
Slips, moorings & storage Gas and Diesel
Joinery, composite & machine shops
Paint and varnish booths
HANOVER, MD − October 3, 2016 − Global marine propulsion and equipment manufacturer Vetus is proud to announce that its Marex brand is supplying Back Cove Yachts with the bridge window system for the new Back Cove 32 and the 41. This attractive, Downeast-style boat made its world debut earlier this fall at the Newport International Boat Show, where it won the Newport for New Products 2016 Award for Best Powerboat Under 35 feet. “This is the second project we’ve done
with Vetus, and it went very smoothly,” said Bentley Collins, vice president of marketing and sales at Sabre Yachts and Back Cove Yachts. “Right from the get-go they got all the engineering work done, very clearly and eloquently, and we were very, very pleased with the fi t and fi nish and the look of the windows. They are going to be a good part- ner for us.” He added that Back Cove Yachts proj-
ects it will build between 24 and 30 Back Cove 32s each year. Vetus worked with Back Cove’s design
and engineering departments to develop the customized window system for the new Back Cove 32. It includes a center wind- shield panel that opens forward, set between fi xed port and starboard windshield panels. The front part of each side window also slides open to let in the breeze when desired. “All our dealers are 100 percent satis-
fi ed with what we’ve chosen,” Collins said. “We’re thrilled with it.” Vetus continues to work with a range of builders looking for simple, quality, custom
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engineered window systems. The company also off ers packages to current boat owners looking to upgrade and refi t their current window systems. Developing innovative marine systems
has defi ned Vetus for more than 50 years. Vetus invents and develops more than 3,000 products designed to enhance the boater’s on-the-water experience. For more informa- tion, please visit
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Mechanical and systems install and repair
Factory authorized service
Engineering and design support
50 ton lift
Osprey Restaurant & Tavern at Riggs Cove on site
Courtesy car 45 minutes to Portland
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