Local Area

East Boothbay has a long heritage of boat building, from the construction of commercial ferries and heavy duty tugs to classically lined sailing yachts.
The skilled men and women who work locally craft vessels and components that can be seen the world over.

School Street just off Route 96 is the home to Washburn and Doughty. They are famous for building mighty tugs which can be seen working up and down the east coast.

The East Boothbay General Store sells a variety of Washburn & Doughty clothing including T-shirts, Baseball hats, Hoodies and Sweats.

In 2008 the shipyard suffered an horrendous fire which completely destroyed it's main building. After a short time and with the support of the local community and with help from the state the yard rose from the ashes to the amazing new state of the art building you can see today.

With extra capacity and modern equipment the yard is working on several boats at the same time ensuring that one of the states largest employers retains the skills and traditions needed to survive.

At the beginning of School Street you'll find Hodgdon Yachts. This family run yacht building company has been based in East Boothbay for several generations. It prides itself on designing and building 'heirloom' yachts of distinction.

The General Store has a range of official Hodgdon Yacht apparel. From baseball caps to T-shirts and sweat shirts. Take one home today.

STOP PRESS.............We have just received a delivery of Shipyard Cup tee shirts and hats from this years event. Lots of sizes available, T's are red in color while the hats are blue. Grab one of these souvenirs today.

Hodgdon Yachts is a leading force in high tech composite construction. From building the recent sailing yacht 'Available' which was made using large amounts of carbon fibre to the 'Mako' an ultra fast response Navy Seal boat made using ultra light but very durable bonded composites.

Cutting edge technology married with classic yacht building skills.
This is what makes Hodgdon Yachts stand out as one of the worlds premier yards. Walk around Shipbuilders Park which is situated between Washburn & Doughty and Hodgdon Yachts and you could see a boat in production.

Every August the Land Trust organize the wonderful Boat Builders Festival. This is held in and around the Ocean Point Marina.

The grounds of the local shipyards are open to the public and guided tours are sometimes given.

Local artists and vendors offer an array of nautical and craft items. There is fun for all the family, for more information check out the website of the Boothbay Region Land Trust.

At the end of the peninsular you will find the haven of Ocean Point. This small community of cottages is mostly frequented by summer residents. There is a small year round community which braves the winter snow and high winds.

For more information you should check out The Ocean Point Colony Trust website for the latest news and pictures.

One of the oldest inns in the region is located right here overlooking the ocean. Ocean Point Inn is a collection of classic white seaside cottages. Overlooking the water sits the inns own restaurant and bar.
The Inn has a very loyal clientèle who return year after year.

Just down from the store on Murray Hill Road there is the Five Gables Inn. Mike and Dee Kennedy have been running the Inn for a long time and have built a fabulous following along the way.

Open every summer they do a fantastic job of making you feel very welcome and will put you at ease with minimal fuss. Try one of Mikes famous breakfasts while sitting on the porch overlooking Linkein Bay thinking of your day ahead.