Brooklin Boat Yard

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Brooklin Boat Yard Internationally renowned wooden yacht construction and restoration. Started in 1960 by famed yacht designer and boat builder Joel M.

Brooklin Boat Yard specializes in new construction of custom yachts (power & sail), restoration of classic yachts along with service, storage and sales of yachts of all types and sizes. White the yard is still family run, owned and operated by Joel’s son Steve White. Brooklin Boat Yard (Lat: 44/15/38, Lon: 68/34/36) is located along the shore of Center Harbor in the town of Brooklin, Maine. Center Harbor is in the heart of the best cruising grounds on the coast of Maine as it is situated along the northern shore of the Eggemoggin Reach connecting the Penobscot Bays (to the west) with Blue Hill Bay and Mount Desert Island (to the east). Easy to reach by water, the yard is (being at the bottom of a peninsula) not quite as easily reached by land but well worth the effort not only for the scenic drive but also for the opportunity to visit the yard and see the exceptional boats built, restored and maintained right here. Brooklin Boat Yard is perhaps best known for its work with the design, construction, restoration & maintenance of wooden boats of both traditional plank-on frame construction and modern cold-molded, wood-epoxy composite construction. Working with wooden boats is a specialty of the yard but being a full service operation we are equipped and have the expertise to work with boats of all construction types be it wood, fiberglass, aluminum, steel or custom composites and regularly do so.

10/01/2026

Mazurka has moved into the big shop for substantial restorative work including the stripping of her bottom and replacing her bronze screws with Monel screws. How many? 6500 to be exact.

Mazurka is a 76’ 1955 Trumpy built by John Trumpy & Sons in Annapolis, Maryland. More to come on this exciting project!

We’ve been designing, building, and restoring wooden boats since 1960.

09/26/2026

On Thursday night, we came together as a crew and community to watch Boatbuilders, Luke Lorentzen’s documentary that takes place in our little corner of the world over the course of four seasons. Very much a love song to Maine, the film showcases what we all treasure about this place.

“The night was magical,” Luke said, and we could not agree more. It was extraordinary to see our work play out on the big screen, and to see it in our shop together, well….. magical is the right word for sure.

Thank you, Luke, and to everyone who pulled this night together.

09/23/2026

Mazurka, a 1955 79’ John Trumpy, has arrived for some restorative work at BBY. Wow! She is spectacular!

09/16/2026

Look for the Brooklin Boat Yard flags on the east and west sides of Dock N-2 at the Newport International Boat Show!

We will have the all new BBY designed + built 47’ Downeast Cruiser along with the Botin-designed raceboat, Jax.

Buy your tix online now at the The Newport Boat Show website.

To say our sails are full would be an understatement! It was an honor to be able to join Luke at the premiere of Boatbui...
09/08/2026

To say our sails are full would be an understatement!

It was an honor to be able to join Luke at the premiere of Boatbuilders at the Venice Film Festival 2026 last night. It was an emotional evening - the camaraderie, seeing our work on the big screen, and the applause honoring our friend- what a surreal experience. (We also got to ride in a few wooden boats!)

To show this craft to so many people in such a historic place is extraordinary. Today, we are simply grateful. Soon, though, we will be back to our little harbor on the Reach- still the most beautiful place on earth.

Thank you, Venice!

Our congratulations go out today to Luke Lorentzen, our friend and the director of Boatbuilders. Boatbuilders is Luke’s ...
09/07/2026

Our congratulations go out today to Luke Lorentzen, our friend and the director of Boatbuilders. Boatbuilders is Luke’s latest documentary that focuses on the craftsmanship of wooden boatbuilding based here at Brooklin Boat Yard, and it premieres this evening at the Venice Film Festival.

Learn more at Boatbuilders

09/04/2026

Come visit us at the Newport International Boat Show from September 17-20 in Newport, RI.

The new BBY 47’ Express Cruiser will be there + the Botin-designed and BBY-built Jax! Buy your tix online in advance The Newport Boat Show

09/03/2026

Our Vice President and Head of New Construction, Eric Blake, traveled to Port Townsend, WA, last week to pay a visit to the Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding & Marine Systems - one of the only places in the U.S. still teaching traditional wooden boatbuilding.

Eric presented at the Career Fair and chatted with current students.

Thanks to NWSWB for having us! 🪵⛵️🛠️

We are elated and proud to announce that Boatbuilders will premiere at this year’s Venice Film Festival and will make it...
08/19/2026

We are elated and proud to announce that Boatbuilders will premiere at this year’s Venice Film Festival and will make its North American debut opening the Camden Intl Film Festival in September. This film very accurately portrays the relationship between community, craft, and people.

Luke became a good friend while he walked the journey of building Kiandra with us over four seasons. He was always kind and respectful, and he knew intuitively where to go get the “good stuff.” He is a talented filmmaker, and we are so happy for he and his team on their success.

BOATBUILDERS will open at Camden on September 17th.

08/08/2026

We hosted a fantastic event last night at the yard- all to benefit the new Maritime Research Center at Friend Memorial Public Library

The factory was filled with supporters and friends as two independent short films were screened. Check them out Cirrus: A Wooden Boat Story and Luc & Lucky to learn more.Luc & Luckysupport the new Maritime Research Center in Brooklin, visit campaign.friendml.org 📚⛵️

Thank you to everyone who came out! What a Brooklin night!

Address

44 Center Harbor Road
Brooklin, ME
04616

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 3:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 3:30pm
Wednesday 7am - 3:30pm
Thursday 7am - 3:30pm
Friday 7am - 3:30pm

Telephone

+12073592236

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