Thomaston, Maine November 12. 2025— Lyman-Morse, a premier Maine-based boatbuilder known for craftsmanship, innovation, and advanced marine technology, has been awarded the contract to design and build three solar-powered ferries for MeVa Transit, operator of public bus service in the Merrimack Valley region of Massachusetts. Lyman-Morse Workboats division was selected through a competitive “value bid”… Read more »
Camden, Maine — Lyman-Morse yacht broker and seasoned offshore sailor Ronnie Simpson has launched a new campaign to compete in the 2027-28 edition of the Global Solo Challenge — a singlehanded, non-stop, around-the-world sailing race beginning and ending in Vigo, Spain. Following a determined performance in the 2023-24 edition, in which he sailed more… Read more »
The 49’x20’3″x3’8″ aluminum hull carries the name Firefly, a catchy title that’s bound to be remembered as the new vessel maneuvers out of Camden, N.J., and travels the Delaware River for Upstream Alliance, Annapolis, Md., intent on fostering a healthy on-the-water relationship between those who use the rivers and the environment. Carrying 32 passengers, Firefly will essentially be “an… Read more »
Thomaston, Maine June 12, 2025—The 2025 Annapolis-Newport Race, the 40th running of one of America’s most storied offshore races, saw the LM46 Arcadia take class honors in ORC Open 2. Eliot Merrill lead his crew of 7 Corinthian sailors to victory in his Annapolis to Newport debut, completing the 475-nautical-mile course in 3 days and 12 hours…. Read more »
Lyman-Morse is proud to share an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Firefly — a 49-foot fully electric catamaran currently under construction at our facility in Thomaston, Maine. Commissioned by Upstream Alliance, a nonprofit focused on environmental education and advocacy, Firefly is a purpose-built vessel that will serve as a floating classroom and research platform in Camden,… Read more »
CAMDEN and THOMASTON — Lyman-Morse has made three strategic additions to its leadership team, according to the boatbuilder, in a news release. “These new hires, based at the company’s modern facilities in Thomaston and Camden, Maine, are essential to the company’s recent and ambitious growth plans,” said Lyman-Morse. The boatbuilder that has expanded into Advanced Composites,… Read more »
Add your information here to be added to the mailing list! Lyman-Morse Boatbuilding is excited to announce the launch of its new magazine, Further, a publication dedicated to telling the rich story behind this iconic family-owned business. For decades, Lyman-Morse has been at the forefront of innovation and excellence in boatbuilding, and Further will… Read more »
“One of only two places on the Atlantic seaboard where the mountains meet the sea, Camden is often called the prettiest location in Maine. Situated on the western shore of Penobscot Bay, the town has a rich shipbuilding history that dates back to the late 18th century. Here, prolific builder Joseph Stetson opened Stetson Shipyard… Read more »
It’s almost fall here in New England, and that means boat show season is almost upon us. We’ll be at the Newport International Boat Show this September 12 – 15, and we’d love to see you! We’ll have our award-winning Hood 35 LM from our popular Hood LM series on display. The Hood 35 LM… Read more »
The Hood 42 LM has hit another major milestone of construction, the hull roll over. The team will now begin building out the interior as well as installing the marine systems. The Hood 42 LM evokes a golden age of yachting on the outside, under the waterline she sports a modern hull shape optimized for… Read more »
