Marine Railway Service

Boothbay Harbor Shipyard has two high-capacity marine railways for commercial vessels and private yachts up to 200. Work has included U.S. Navy and other government contracts to repair Coast Guard ships, passenger boats and ferries.  Conveniently located and easily approached, the railways are available for launching or hauling vessels for storage or transportation.

The 700-ton railway accommodates vessels up to 200'.  During the 2011 summer, the large 700-ton railway has been under construction to widen the railway and rebuild the decking.  This railway will now accommodate even wider ships.  It has pulled out:
Historic ships such as: Ernestina,  and  Bounty

Tall Ships such as: Gazela of Philadelphia,  Sherman Zwicker, and Victory Chimes

Workboats such as:  Tugboats,  service vessels,  fishing trawlers

The 150-ton railway accommodates vessels up to 90'.  

Private sailing yachts such as: Belle Aventure,  Alera

Historic ships such as: Discovery

Schooners such as:  Valora,  Harvey Gamage  and  J & E Riggin

Motor vessels 

Other Facilities
Newly renovated 6,000-sf climate controlled service bay

The newly renovated 6,000-sf climate controlled service bay is equipped with a state-of-the-art humidification system to keep wooden hulls from drying out.  A low-dust environment is ideal for yacht-quality varnishing and painting.   A deck-level mezzanine creates efficient working conditions for staging equipment and materials.  A self-contained fire suppression system protects vessels under our care.

Carpenter shop

The carpenter shop is adjacent to the railways and allows for quick and efficient repairs by expert joiners.  

Machine shop

The machine shop offers fiberglass repair, welding, pipefitting and all aspects of metal fabrication.     

Yacht building and restoration shed
Covered storage
Wood kiln- picture at right
150' dock with floats
Twenty-three moorings for seasonal and transient visitors

Design Studio