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The Maine Theme

Soundings • AUGUST 2022 VOL. LIX, NO. 12

MAILBOAT • FEEDBACK FROM OUR BOATING COMMUNITY

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Maine Attraction • LYMAN-MORSE TURNS ITS CAMDEN, MAINE, FACILITY INTO “THE NEW WORKING WATERFRONT”

Newport’s Newest Destination • THE SAILING MUSEUM HAS OFFICIALLY OPENED IN THE OCEAN STATE

Built for Couples

A Graceful Entrance • LIKE ALL BEAUTIFUL THINGS, A NIMBLE DOCKING MANEUVER REQUIRES A LOT OF PRACTICE

Dolphins Gone Wild • IN MAY, NOAA FISHERIES ISSUED A RARE WARNING TO AVOID AN AGGRESSIVE DOLPHIN—AND IS NOW TRYING TO FIX WHAT PEOPLE DID TO CREATE THE BEHAVIOR

Silent 60 • THIS ELECTRIC POWER CAT HARNESSES THE SUN TO PROVIDE A QUIET, ECO-FRIENDLY CRUISING EXPERIENCE

San Juan 38

WHATEVER FLOATS YOUR BOAT • If there’s one word that describes what’s going on in Maine’s boatbuilding world circa 2022, it’s “diversity.” What’s hot? Just about everything, including electric-powered boats that are taking off—literally. Here’s what some of the top custom and semi-custom yards are up to

Talkin’ Boats With Sam Chamberlin

CLEAN & SIMPLE • This summer, consider a run up the Hudson River to Lake Champlain, a picturesque port that’s free of crushing crowds

HISTORY REBORN • A 51-foot replica of the ship Virginia shows just how deep Maine’s boatbuilding roots run

Yachting Legend

Run Your Diesel at the Right RPM • OVERHEATING ISN’T THE ONLY CONCERN. RUNNING TOO COOL CAN ALSO LEAD TO PROBLEMS

A RACY STORY