Maine boat builder Lyman Morse new projects

66' Aft Cabin Cruiser

LOA     64' - 0"
LWL     55' - 9"
Beam    17' - 6"
Draft    3' - 3"
Disp.   62,000 lbs
Fuel    800 USG
Water   200 USG
Engines twin - 1000 hp
Cruise 18 kts
Max     24 kts

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We have built some great boats with Ward Setzer and the Setzer Design Group -- WOMBAT, MAGPIE, ACADIA. Ward has now been working on a new design that certainly could equal all those in a little smaller package. His new 66 has contemporary lines mixed with just the right amount of classic look to draw attention from all lookers. With an 18 knot honest cruise, she will be comfortable and fuel efficient. To see more about Setzer Design Group, click here. Please contact either Ward or JB at Lyman-Morse for more details on this great, new design.

New 65' OFFSHORE SLOOP

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Length 64' - 7" Beam 16' - 8" Draft 11' - 8" Displacement 58,250lb Power 140hp Sail Area 1,845sf

During the course of working with Doug Zurn on the Jones' 62 powerboat, MAD MAX, we have talked a lot about speed and lightweight building materials. Doug has applied this concept to what, on first glance, looks like a heavy, world-wide cruiser, when in fact it is a lightweight, fast, but very comfortable platform for sailing around the world. In many heavy cruisers, the thought is to overbuild so you can withstand anything. The more current thinking is: Build it strong and fast so you are able to get out of harms way. Doug has accomplished this with his new design. This 65 offshore sloop is designed for speed, yet offers accommodations you might expect on a heavy displacement cruising yacht. There's plenty of room to stretch out after a great day of blue water cruising.

New 63' CRUISING CENTERBOARD SLOOP

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Approximate Dimensions
LOA 63' - 3"
DWL 49' - 11"
Beam max 16' - 6"
Draft CB up 5' - 10"
Draft CB down 12' - 1 "

Displacement 70,000 lbs.
Ballast 31,500 lbs.
Engine Cummins 230 bhp
Generator 13.5 kw
Water 220 gal.
Fuel 615 gal.

Comments from designer Dieter Empacker: If you think this design looks familiar, you are right. The owner wanted his new design to reflect the classic look of his present yacht. This 63' center cockpit cruising design by is a perfect example of the combination of performance and cruising comfort. The center cockpit provides both excellent 360 degree visibility as well as a spacious interior. The owner's and guest's staterooms, aft and forward, are separated by a large common area. There is easy access out of the aft stateroom to the lazarette to service the generator and other equipment, and the large forepeak is every captain's dream -- a workroom.

New 82' CATAMARAN "ROCKETEER"

We are in the preliminary stages on a fantastic, new, catamaran project from Nigel Irens, the British designer, who had the huge success with Ellen McArthur's single-handed, 27,000 mile dash around the globe in a record-breaking 71 days. This very fast and exciting, new 82' design will have plenty of the comforts the veteran catamaran owner has on his current 56', but the longer length and layout options will allow for more globe trotting ability. She will be a great project and we can't wait for the sea trials! Watch for more details and pictures.

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NEW PERRY 45

LOD 45.00’
DWL 41. 76’
Beam 14.15’
Draft 6.00’
Displ 37,500

This new 45' is a twin station, performance motorsailor elegantly styled and custom finished in the tradition of Lyman-Morse in collaboration with Ken Sawyer. This is an authentic Perry design with signature rounded stern and plumb stem. The fin keel and choice of skeg or spade carbon rudder offer true, exemplary performance with expected cruise of 9 knots for 45’ and 10 knots for the 56' version. Click on FAIRWEATHER, launched October 2004, for the most recent example of the Lyman-Morse and Ken Sawyer partnership.

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NEW 43' PATROL-STYLE BOAT

NEW 43 EXPRESS SPORTFISH

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We have been talking with Robert Ullberg of Ullberg Yacht Design, Inc., Winter Park, FL for awhile now about a variety of designs. This new utilitarian patrol boat is intriguing with a great new look in 43' for anyone not wanting a lot of exterior teak to maintain, yet some very stylish details. Robert is well known for his sportfish designs. We like those too, but this design offers a different angle and we are into unique!

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Robert Ullberg designed this 43’ Express Sportfish to meet the tastes of the most discriminating tournament fisherman. Built for fishing, she is a fast, solid design with twin turbo charged diesels. We will customize power and interior layout to meet the requirements of any owner of this exciting fishing machine and hot canyon runner. Click here to see the custom Ullberg 65' express sportfish we currently have under construction.


NEW MAINE ISLAND 46
We have teamed up with Doug Zurn, well known for his very fast, nimble, and handsome powerboats. He has an exceptional eye for pleasant lines and we are working with several customers on a new series of custom 46's. With such new designs from young designers, it is an exciting time to be building at Lyman-Morse. We welcome your inquiry on this design or any others. Click here to contact us.	Click image for details

NEW 50 MOTORYACHT
LOA 53' - 3' LWL 44' Beam 16' Displ 39,000 lbs. Engines C-12 Cats Speed 23 knot cruise Charlie Laphen came to us as a sailor owning a Little Harbor 51 Pilothouse. He was ready to make the switch to pure power to be able to cruise longer distances in shorter periods of time. We have worked closely with Ward Setzer to create a boat which we feel will not only be fantastic looking, but will also run very cleanly. We will be using the Janicki molding system again so further boats in the series will be easy to produce. The custom interior will be mahogany with many fine details which will truly set her apart from the standard production offerings of today. We really look forward to working with Charlie and Janice who are both experienced boaters!

NEW CUSTOM PROJECTS