This past winter, Odalisque underwent a comprehensive refit that included structural, mechanical, electrical, and cosmetic upgrades. The aluminum hull was repaired where corrosion was identified, then faired, prepped, and repainted. The boot stripe was also lowered. Both the main and mizzen masts were completely disassembled for refinishing. Corrosion areas were repaired, and the masts were… Read more »
Refreshing a Jetstream 38: From Gleaming Brightwork to New Power and More Here’s an update on the Crazy Horse refit project. A one-of-a-kind Bill Tripp design, Crazy Horse is a Tripp Jetstream 38 launched in 2001. The New Zealand-built Kevlar/E-glass jetboat arrived in our yard in dire need of attention to the mahogany-veneered house,… Read more »
In December 2024, the iconic 1925 schooner Hindu was relaunched from Building 7 at Lyman-Morse’s Thomaston yard, marking a major milestone in a five-year restoration effort that brought new life to one of William Hand Jr.’s most recognized designs. The relaunch was a proud moment for all involved—an early Christmas gift for the crew and… Read more »
This winter, our team at Lyman-Morse undertook a thoughtful refit of Cymbria, the Hood 35 LM Hull No. 2, tailoring her configuration to better suit the lifestyle of her new owner. The goal: enhance onboard comfort and usability while preserving the yacht’s performance pedigree and clean design language. Working closely with our design and build… Read more »
SOLLER, originally named AUK VI is a Lyman-Morse Hunt 60 that was built in 1992.She was held by the original owners for 31 years, then purchased by another long-time LM service customer in the summer of 2023. The new owner brought her to Thomaston for a serious refit which included a full rebuild of the… Read more »
A once proud bluewater cruiser gets returned to her former glory by a new owner with long term (and long distance) plans. When the striking 28-metre Vitters-built ketch Marguerite came on the scene in 1999, she fulfilled the design brief of a globe-girdler with creature comforts to a T. And over the years,… Read more »
HOUND, a 59′ K. Aage Nielsen Sloop is a boat we know very well and have performed several refits on. Back in 2013, Lyman-Morse repaired aluminum plates on both the starboard and port sides of the hull. With surgeon-like precision, we removed the 4-by-8-foot sections and replaced them with new plates. “We faired them to the… Read more »
For the savvy boat owner keen to improve and optimize – plus have fun along the way – look no further than the example set by Reimagine, now in the third winter of refit at the Lyman-Morse yard in Thomaston, Maine. When built as Tumblehome in 1997, the C. Raymond Hunt/Peter Boyce designed 90-foot luxury… Read more »
“Off Piste” ex “Rainmaker” is Hull #1 of the Monhegan 30 powerboat line. “Off Piste” was brought to us in the summer of 2021 and underwent an extensive refit to make her feel new again. The refit included a new paint job, varnishing, and installing a bow thruster, which will make this jet boat much… Read more »
She runs with the Gods of Wind, the Spirit of Tradition and the Forces of Change. Like a true championship thoroughbred, the yacht Zemphira has had its share of highs and lows over the course of a dramatic 18-year career, and what keeps her sprinting into the winner’s circle is a seamless coordinated effort of owner and… Read more »
