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Video: Spring 2024 Update
In spring of 2024 Front Street Shipyard in Belfast, Maine, has several comprehensive refits underway. In this video, FSS president JB Turner, discusses the Tripp-designed 1961 yacht WILD FIRE as well as an upcoming paint project on an Eastbay named STAR. In the...
Video: New Harbor 28 Sea Trials
See the sea trials of the New Harbor 28, an outboard-powered Downeast-style dayboat built by Front Street Shipyard in Belfast, Maine. This new semi-production powerboat is based on a design by John Alden and updated by Van Gorkam.
New Harbor 28
The New Harbor 28 is a Downeast-style dayboat based on the long-popular Wasque 26. Following the fall 2023 launch of the first hull, this new semi-custom production boat is now available as a turnkey, finished vessel or as a hull-and-deck kit for buyers to fit out themselves.
Video: Fall 2023 Update from FSS
See inside Front Street Shipyard in Belfast, Maine, where new yacht construction and refits are underway. Hear from FSS president JB Turner, S/V FIRST LIGHT captain Dave Schaefer, and FSS project manager Lloyd Bryant talk about the current new builds and vessel refits...
Video: Spring 2023 Update from FSS
Listen to the owners of the Hinckley 52 BELLA talk about their experience with Front Street Shipyard. Take a tour of BLUE CHIP, the custom-built Ray Hunt-designed dayboat now in Sag Harbor. See the 136-foot Jongert sailing vessel ABIDE in the final stages of her refit.
Hope 40 Design and Construction Presentation
We hosted a live, online discussion with the Hope 40 designer and builder, David McCollough of McCollough Yachts and JB Turner of Front Street Shipyard. Watch the video to view construction and pricing details for this foil-assisted power catamaran.
Video: March 2023 Update at Front Street Shipyard
Take a tour of the custom C. Raymond Hunt-designed 41-foot dayboat while it receives finishing touches. Hear from the captain of S/Y ABIDE. Take a look at the new teak decking aboard the 60-foot Little Harbor MAGIC. See what's on the five-axis 3D waterjet cutting...
Video: December 2022 Update at FSS
Hear from the captain of the 136-foot Jongert ABIDE about the vessel's ongoing refit at Front Street Shipyard in Belfast, Maine. FSS president JB Turner also shares an update on the two Mussel Ridge boats currently being fit out at the boatyard. Video by Billy Black....
Video: Fall 2022 Update
Hear from Front Street Shipyard president JB Turner about the refit projects and new constructions wrapping up at the end of the summer in 2022 at the Belfast, Maine, boatyard. Projects highlighted include ABIDE and the custom 41-foot new construction. Video by Billy...
Video: Spring 2022 Update
Watch this short video to hear from president JB Turner, project manager Graham Fitch, and waterjet operator Walt Fitzjurls about springtime projects at Front Street Shipyard.
New Year’s 2022 Video Update
Hear about the interesting work ahead of us in the 2022 New Year, including updates on the 41-footer under construction and several major refits.
Growing Greener at FSS
Front Street Shipyard is erecting a solar farm at its off-site storage facility, as well as replacing old florescent tubes with LED lighting at its waterfront facility.
Video: Fall 2021 Update
Take a look around Front Street Shipyard in October 2021 as the crew reviews and prepares for the upcoming work this winter.
Video: Summer 2021
This summer 2021 video by Billy Black includes a look at the 151-foot PIONEER refit, annual maintenance on the BOWDOIN, and a handcrafted table.
Video: Waterjet Cutting a Scroll
The five-axis 3D waterjet cutting machine at Front Street Shipyard in Belfast, Maine, took 11 hours to carefully cut out this elaborate scroll work. Video by Terry Boivin.
Front Street Shipyard Building Custom 41-foot Dayboat
Front Street Shipyard is building a Ray Hunt-designed powerboat that will launch in 2022 for a New England-area client seeking a refined, practical boat for local waters.
Video: Sea Trials for 42-ft ONR Boat
Watch the January 2021 sea trials of a 42-foot custom composite boat built by Front Street Shipyard and equipped with three Cox diesel outboards.
Maine’s Largest Waterjet Cutting Machine Now Operational at Front Street Shipyard
Front Street Shipyard in Belfast, Maine, is now operating a five-axis 3D waterjet cutting machine that is the largest of its kind in the State of Maine and among the largest in the country.