News from Front Street Shipyard
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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.
Video: Winter 2021 Update
Front Street Shipyard’s president JB Turner introduces the new Manufacturing Division. With the addition of a five-axis, 3D waterjet cutting machine, Front Street Shipyard will now produce parts for various industries.
Video: Fall 2020 Update
Front Street Shipyard president JB Turner discusses the projects underway during the 2020-21 winter season, including BARAKA and CANGARDA. Video by Billy Black.
Video: Time-Lapse Installation of the 5-Axis 3D Waterjet Machine
This time-lapse video shows the two-week assembly process of Front Street Shipyard’s new 5-axis 3D waterjet cutting machine from Waterjet USA LLC.
TEMPUS FUGIT Testimonial
Video: Following the refit of TEMPUS FUGIT in early 2020, her captain talked about his time at Front Street Shipyard working with our talented team. Video by Billy Black.
Video: Yard Update Spring 2020
Front Street Shipyard’s president JB Turner gives an update on the ongoing work around the yard in spring 2020. Video by Billy Black.
Video: TEMPUS FUGIT Sea Trial
Sea trials following the refit of TEMPUS FUGIT, a 90-foot wooden yacht built in Turkey in 2013. Video by Terry Boivin.
In Memoriam: George Davis
We’re sad to share the news of George Davis’ passing on April 21, 2020, following a battle against cancer.
FSS to Install Maine’s Largest Waterjet Cutting Machine
Front Street Shipyard is preparing to take delivery of a five-axis 3D waterjet cutting machine that will become the largest of its kind in the state of Maine.
Video: ARGENT Repower
In 2019 the 70-foot ARGENT underwent a multiple-month project of removing her engines and installing two new CAT C18s.
Front Street Shipyard Collaborates with TACK studios
FSS now has a customer lounge and interior design showroom styled by Tack studios.
SUNBEAM V, a Telemedicine Vessel, Begins Refit at FSS
Front Street Shipyard is beginning a comprehensive refit on Maine Seacoast Mission’s 74-foot telemedicine vessel SUNBEAM V, which has been delivering healthcare and other vital services between Maine’s islands and the mainland since her launching 24 years ago.
Video: Time Lapse Paint Application
Watch a time-lapse video of paint application to ROCKET QUEEN, a 48-foot Jonmeri sailboat, inside the paint bay.
Front Street Shipyard Interior Drone Footage
Take a tour through Front Street Shipyard’s two 22,500-square foot boat sheds in Belfast, Maine. Video by Terry Boivin.
Video: Winter Update 2018-19
Video update on 2018-19 wintertime refit and construction projects at Front Street Shipyard.