Resources & Bristol Marine News

The Bristol 30: A Classic Reimagined for the Future

The Bristol 30 makes waves in boatbuilding, seamlessly blending timeless design with modern innovation. This outboard-powered downeast-style boat, developed across Bristol Marine’s renowned New England yards, is more than just a vessel—it celebrates craftsmanship and collaboration. A Legacy Reborn Drawing inspiration from the classic Southport 30, originally crafted by David Nutt in Maine, the Bristol…

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Huckins Yachts Joins the Bristol Marine Family

“I feel very good about this,” Cindy Purcell, granddaughter of founder Frank Pembroke Huckins, told Trade Only Today… Read the full article by Soundings Trade Only

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The Eleanor Arrives at Bristol Marine’s Shipyard in Boothbay Harbor, ME

Eleanor is in town! The Boston Tea Party vessel made a significant 17-hour trip from Boston with tugboat help, landing at the Bristol Marine pier on Wednesday morning last week…. Read the full article by the Boothbay Register.

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Preserving History: Bristol Marine’s Shipyard in Boothbay Harbor Partners with Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum

Bristol Marine and the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum have partnered to ensure the historic preservation and restoration of the Eleanor, a replica of one of the iconic ships involved in the Boston Tea Party of 1773. This collaboration exemplifies a shared dedication to preserving maritime history and educating the public about America’s fight…

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Employee Spotlight: Q&A with Kara Aardal

Meet Kara — an adventurer, sailor, and lifelong learner with a passion for marine work.

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Employee Spotlight: Jeff “Duke” Duclos

Meet Jeff “Duke” Duclos, our Somerset Yard metal shop Foreman and invaluable member of the Bristol Marine team for the past 9 years. Duke’s expertise in innovative design and exotic machining processes has been instrumental in transforming our metal shop into the powerhouse it is today. Duke’s path to Bristol Marine is as unique as…

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Happy 4th of July!

Special Military Spotlight. Bristol Marine wants to recognize all who fight every day to protect our freedom. Today, we’re shining a spotlight on two very special individuals from the family of Patty Cativo, who is one of our dedicated Bristol yard office team members. Meet Corporal Alexander Vaz of the United States Marine Corps and…

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Introducing our New Mobile Marine Service!

We come to you! Bristol Marine is thrilled to announce the launch of our new Mobile Marine Service, designed to make maintenance and repairs more convenient than ever before. Now, you can enjoy top-notch service without the hassle of transporting your boat to our service facility. Our highly trained and certified technicians will come directly…

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Bringing the Classroom to Bristol Marine! 

N. Providence High School Career & Tech Students visited Bristol Marine for a hands-on experiential approach to learning.

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Employee Spotlight: Joe V

Meet Joe V, our Bristol Yard Foreman since July 2007, boasting an impressive career of over 17 years.

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