Posts Categorized: Recent News

Lyman-Morse Begins Major Working Waterfront Project in Camden

Lyman-Morse Camden Boatyard Improvements

In January 2021, Lyman-Morse is beginning a major upgrade of its boatyard in Camden’s inner harbor, converting an unfortunate fire last summer into an investment in working waterfront infrastructure that will maintain the company’s competitive edge and benefit the Camden community for generations. 33,000 square feet of state-of-the art structure will replace a hodge-podge of… Read more »

LMT Fabricates Clock Hands for Boston’s Custom House Tower

Boston Custom House clock tower composite hands, installed

  Time was literally of the essence when Lyman-Morse Technologies was contracted by Knollmeyer Construction Corporation in September 2020 to build a set of clock hands for Boston’s iconic landmark Custom House Tower by December. It was never going to be a straightforward job. Among other things, the timing was dependent on the clock tower’s… Read more »

Photographer Billy Black Captures New Hood 57 by Lyman-Morse

Hood 57 LM

We got three great days in early November — not always a sure thing in Maine. But the weather cooperated for us as photographer Billy Black joined us in Thomaston for a photo shoot of the new Hood 57 LM. The only challenge was keeping up with this head-turning Classic Express, which easily hits top… Read more »

Lyman-Morse Projects Make News Worldwide

LM46 and Scout in the news

Don’t just take our word for it — Lyman-Morse projects are making news in marine press outlets across the world. With two LM46 performance cruisers under construction, yachting journalists have shown a keen interest in this innovative cold-molded sailing yacht design. And Lyman-Morse’s refit of Scout, a 1930 classic commuter, shows how our team uses… Read more »

Hood 57 by Lyman-Morse Launches

Hood 57 by Lyman-Morse launch

While we could not go all-out and host a launch party for our latest build, the Hood 57 by Lyman-Morse, Chris Hood’s daughter did the honors of christening this spectacular new vessel on October 2. The Lyman-Morse crew and family, designers Bob Stephens and Paul Waring whose firm collaborated with C.W. Hood Yacht Design to… Read more »

Lyman-Morse Introduces “Mock-Tail” Tours of LM46 Yacht

Lyman-Morse founder Cabot Lyman in the full-size mockup of the LM46

What is a Mock-Tail? Hint: At Lyman-Morse, it has nothing to do with a drink and everything to do with a great new yacht. Every new Lyman-Morse build starts with a mock-up, a full-scale version of the design but built of cardboard and plywood. Since due to the global pandemic we can’t host a big… Read more »

Special Summer Dockage Discounts Offered in Camden

Lyman-Morse at Wayfarer in Camden, Maine

Come to Maine this summer for the most satisfying cruising. Take 25% off dock space, moorings and harbor float rentals until June 30th. Then on July 1, stays on the dock of 7 nights or longer are 25% off for the rest of the summer! With COVID-19 protocols in place at Lyman-Morse, Camden could be… Read more »

LM46 Hull No. 1 Under Construction

LM46 Starboard Quarter View

THOMASTON, MAINE – Drew Lyman, President of Lyman-Morse Boatbuilding, announced May 26 that construction is underway on the new LM46 performance sailing yacht. The collaboration between Lyman-Morse Founder Cabot Lyman, his son Drew, and Kiwi designer Kevin Dibley is a departure from the company’s recent history of custom boatbuilding and will produce a high-performance, cold-molded… Read more »

March Dispatches: Bow Thruster Debate, Safety at Sea

March Dispatches - Bow Thruster on sailig yacht

In an effort to keep some semblance of normalcy and routine in our ever-changing lives, we are continuing with our monthly Dispatch. Hopefully it will provide some distraction and allow you to focus on the time afloat that we will all enjoy soon, when the COVID-19 storm has passed. We are looking ahead to the… Read more »