About Us

Boat Building Industry Facts

Boat building is a significant and growing business sector in Maine with annual industry sales topping $650 million.

Approximately 450 companies and 5,000 jobs are tied to Maine boat building.

Maine is a world leader in maritime uses of composite technology.

Maine’s boat building heritage spans four centuries.

Our Products

We produce top quality vessels built with Maine pride. Maine built boats – from luxury yachts to workboats and canoes – exemplify the finest craftsmanship and latest technology available today. Our strong support industry, ranging from sail makers and yacht interior designers to boat-related software developers, has also established Maine as a leader in custom upgrades, restorations, and outfitting.

An experienced workforce, augmented by some of the finest boat building education facilities in the country, provides access to the best manufacturing talent available. This level of knowledge, in addition to substantial investment in facilities and equipment and access to deep water, makes Maine an ideal location for yacht design and construction.

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About MBB

MBB, a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization, was established in 2005 to strengthen and expand Maine’s boat building industry. The organization is creating a unified brand that presents Maine as a worldwide leader in boat building quality, technology, and craftsmanship. MBB will use unique and aggressive initiatives to promote the brand and increase demand for Maine built boats in regional, national and international markets and strengthen the boat building community.

MBB partners with the state and federal government to leverage resources and develop a favorable business environment for the Maine boat building industry. In addition, the organization is dedicated to supporting marine industry training and the development of technologies that enhance industry products and performance.

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Board of Directors

Jon Johansen

Jon Johansen

President

Pictured here with his 1907 tugboat, Saturn, Jon Johansen is the President of Maine Built Boats and publishes the monthly newspaper Maine Coastal News.

Bruce MacNeil

Bruce MacNeil

Vice President

Lyndsy Clough

Lyndsy Clough

Secretary

Lyndsy is the operations manager at John Williams Boat Company.

Ben Dinsmore

Ben Dinsmore

Director

Ben is the former owner and president of R.E. Thomas Marine Hardware.

Peter Dion

Peter Dion

Director

Peter works in sales for Cummins Inc.

Jamie Houtz

Jamie Houtz

Director

Jamie Houtz serves as the Director of Facilities and Boats at The Landing School in Arundel, Maine.

Gardner Pickering

Gardner Pickering

Director

Gardner leads the marine division of Hewes & Co.

Neal Prescott

Neal Prescott

Director

Neal Prescott is Managing Director of Novatec Braids, a leader in the manufacture of ultra-high-strength braided ropes designed for military, marine, industrial and recreational applications.

JB Turner

JB Turner

Director

JB Turner is President of Front Street Shipyard in Belfast, Maine and has almost three decades of experience as a manager of yacht service and composite boatbuilding projects.

Alice Workman

Alice Workman

Director

Alice Workman is Business Manager at SW Boatworks in Lamoine, Maine.

 

Staff

 

Nicole Jacques

Nicole Jacques

Staff

Nicole Jacques is a longtime sailor and is the owner of Rhumbline Communications, a marine marketing services agency in Belfast, Maine.

Tuesdi Woodworth

Tuesdi Woodworth

Staff

Tuesdi Woodworth is CFO at Front Street Shipyard in Belfast, Maine, and has a long history with the marine industry in Maine.

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