October 2017 MAINE COASTAL NEWS Page 9. Carbon Craft Principals Acquire Southport Boats


Off shore Center Console Transaction Fo- cuses on Growth, New Product Introduc- tions, and Expanded Production Capacity FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., – Sept. 5, 2017 – (Marine NewsWire) The principals of Carbon Craft Inc. today announced they have acquired Southport Boats for an un- disclosed amount. Anchors Aweigh Capital (AAC), a private inv estment fi rm focused on maritime businesses, advised Carbon Craft on the transaction. A new holding company named “Tuxedo Yachts” has been formed to acquire luxury oriented boat businesses and will initially consist of the Carbon Craft and Southport Boat brands. Southport Boats are known for their


legendary performance based on a Ray Hunt Design hull which combines off shore racing technology with cutting edge composite manufacturing capabilities to deliver a ride that’s smooth, responsive, quiet and dry with incomparable stability. “Southport and Carbon Craft ensure


your time on the water with family and friends is both comfortable and stylish,” said Skip Sorenson, CEO of Tuxedo Yachts. “We were attracted to Southport Boats by their customer passion, dealer network, and Maine-built craftsmanship. This is a unique opportunity to position these two luxury boating brands to outperform the market, deliver superior fi nancial results, and create the most memorable customer experiences.” The owners of Southport Boats initially


sought additional investors for the business, but the interest was so high, they ultimately decided to sell the entire business. The ac- quisition provides new capital for product development and expanded production ca- pacity in a new facility with 4 times greater space.


“Our dealers and customers tell us Southport boats deliver a radically diff erent


ride that’s soft, aggressive and responsive,” said George Menezes, VP and General Manager for Southport Boats. “Everyone on our team is excited as our innovations will continue to provide, and meet increased demand for, the highest fi t and fi nish center consoles on the market.” Both Southport Boats and Carbon Craft


will be exhibiting at major boat shows in the next few months. Carbon Craft will be in Cannes and Monaco during the month of September. Carbon Craft is also the Offi cial Tender of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) in November. South- port Boats is attending the Newport and An- napolis boat shows, as well FLIBS, where they will be providing VIP tender service. All current and potential new owners are encouraged to stop by and say hello. Anchors Aweigh Capital will be launch-


ing a new capital fund to enable additional brand acquisitions of companies who share a similar DNA in their go-to-market approach, luxury orientation, and focus on customer service, support, and satisfaction. Interested investors should call 877-402-6246 for more information. Carbon Craft sets new standards for


comfort and safety in luxury yacht ten- ders with nearly twice the interior space, head-turning style, and exhilarating perfor- mance. Every Carbon Craft is designed and built for the most precious cargo you carry - your loved ones. Our team’s cumulative knowledge of the marine industry ranging from America’s Cup manufacturing tech- nology to world class yacht design detailing, has resulted in many innovative concepts including the clever use of advanced light- weight materials like carbon fi ber to opti- mize space, and the closed cell foam collar that provides protection, spray defl ection and fl otation. The result is a low-profi le for-


mat that enables you to operate eff ortlessly, board safely, stay dry, carry everything, relax in comfort, and arrive in style. Learn more online at www.carboncraft.com. Southport Boats, located in Augusta,


Maine builds robust, quality engineered off shore center console boats on three plat- forms (27′, 29′ and 33′), and has developed a reputation as one of the premier boats in their class. The semi-production builder employs experienced and dedicated craftsmen and technicians who build high quality products in a newly acquired 70,000-square foot production facility. Southport Boats, while a production builder, caters to the demanding needs of their customers and dealers and always welcomes the challenge of custom requests as a way to further improve an


already exceptional boat. For more informa- tion, please visit www.southportboats.com. Anchors Aweigh Capital (AAC), www. anchorsaweighcapital.com was established in 2013 and is an investment banking and consulting fi rm serving emerging growth and middle-market maritime and industrial companies in the U.S. and worldwide. AAC provides objective advice to private and public companies in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, strategy, turnarounds and restructurings, debt and equity capital raises and other advisory services focused on in- creasing the value of business enterprises. Anchors Aweigh Capital is headquartered in Ft. Lauderdale, FL and has offi ces in Dallas, TX, San Diego, CA and Portland, OR.


Capt. Noell T. Redman Passes Over the Bar Captain Noell T. Redman, 50, of Alfred,


passed away on Friday, September 8, 2017 at his home in the loving arms of his wife. Father, Husband and Son, Noell was so


much more than that. He was our hero; best friend, our rock, and the spirit that makes us all feel safe no matter the situation. He taught us all how to love, and he taught us well as he wrapped the gift of patience and kindness in the warmth of his love. We still feel this love; we know we are not alone. We miss you, but we know you are here with us. In the words of his son, Maximus, “He


was the best father that anyone could ever hope to have. When we were hurt, he knew how to make us feel better and absorb our pain. He was great at everything and taught us how to do everything that we know.” There is no single quality or action that can truly encapsulate Noell. He was


Continued on Page 10. U. S. Coast Guard News


Coast Guard Sector Northern New En- gland issues violation to ferry jumper BOSTON – Coast Guard Sector Northern New England has issued a notice of violation for a $2500.00 civil penalty to the individual who jumped off a Casco Bay Lines vessel while it was underway in the Fore River last month. On July 2, 2017, at approximately 9


p.m., the vessel Bay Mist was returning to the State Pier in Portland, Maine, with approximately 90 passengers aboard. As the captain was approaching to the dock and the crewmembers were preparing the pas- sengers for a safe disembarkation, someone yelled that there was a man overboard. The captain and crew responded imme-


diately in an attempt to rescue the person in the water. After hitting water, however, the jumper swam to the other side of the channel where he was apprehended by police. Jumping into the water from a passen-


ger vessel, such as a charter boat or ferry, is dangerous. Jumpers are at risk because they could get sucked into the vessel’s propellers or drown from the eff ects of cold water shock, swimming failure, and hypothermia. The Coast Guard Captain of the Port,


Michael Baroody, stated, “Intentionally jumping off a passenger vessel is an ex- tremely dangerous act. It interferes with safe operation of the vessel and I have directed my staff to investigate each of these inci- dents and issue violations as appropriate.” Jumping can also unnecessarily place


the vessel, its crew, and the other passengers in danger. Crew members who responded to the man overboard were diverted to the emergency from responsibilities necessary for safe navigation of the ship.


In 1998, Congress amended title 46,


United States Code, section 2302 to allow the Coast Guard to pursue a civil penalty against any individual who interferes with the safe operation of a vessel. The maximum monetary penalty for such a violation is $33,333.


Coast Guard seasonal Station Block Is- land, Rhode Island closes for the winter BOSTON — Coast Guard seasonal Station Block Island closed Tuesday for the 2017 summer season. It will re-open prior to the 2018 Memorial Day weekend. The unit closes each year due to reduced


boating traffi c during the fall and winter. Station Point Judith, its parent command, will assume duty for all responses in the area. Mariners within Block Island Sound are


reminded to report all marine emergencies to Coast Guard Sector Southeastern New England using VHF channel 16 or by calling 508-457-3211.


Coast Guard sponsors 9th annual Maine Open Lighthouse Day


BOSTON — The Coast Guard invited the public to visit and tour the towers and keep- ers’ houses of 25 Maine lighthouses Satur- day 9 September as part of the 9th annual Maine Open Lighthouse Day. Also sponsored by the Maine Offi ce


of Tourism and the American Lighthouse Foundation, this annual event is the largest of its kind and attracts between 15,000 to 18,000 visitors. This year, 25 lighthouses and two mu-


seums from Biddeford, Maine, to Lubec, Maine, were open to visitors from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for guided or self-guided tours. The


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list of participating lights and their specifi c accessibility times and details can be seen at http://www.lighthousefoundation.org/ maine-open-lighthouse-day. Some lights that are not normally open


to the public include Owls Head Light in Owls Head; Curtis Island Light in Camden Harbor; Dyce Head Light in Castine; Mon- hegan Island Light on Monhegan Island; Portland Breakwater (Bug Light) in South Portland; and the tower at West Quoddy Head Light in Lubec. This annual event is a fantastic oppor-


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Coast Guard seasonal Station Scituate to close for winter


BOSTON— Coast Guard seasonal Station Scituate is scheduled to close Friday for the 2017 summer season. The unit is scheduled to re-open prior to the 2018 Memorial Day weekend. The unit closes each year due to reduced


boating traffi c during the fall and winter. Station Point Allerton, its parent command, will assume duty for all responses in the area. Mariners are reminded to report all


marine emergencies to Coast Guard Sector Boston using VHF channel 16 or by calling 617-223-5757.


Capt. Noell T. Redman


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