Category: News

Huckins Yachts Sold, New Owner Plots Course
For new owner, Andy Tyska, founder of Bristol Marine, it wasn’t just time to celebrate, it was also time to recognize the legacy, the team, and the future plans for the brand… Read the full article by the Resident News
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Employee Spotlight: Q&A with Jason Carreiro
Where Craft Meets Commitment: Jason’s Hands-On Journey with Bristol Marine What is your background? Where are you from? What are some of your hobbies? Any fun facts about yourself? I’m originally from Fall River, MA. I’m Portuguese and still speak a little of the language. Outside of work, I’m into all kinds of sports—especially basketball…
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Bristol Marine: Investing for the Future
Strengthening Our Waterfronts, Communities, and Maritime Legacy Bristol Marine continues to strengthen its capabilities and enhance the waterfronts that serve as the foundation of our business. Across all four locations, we are making strategic investments to improve infrastructure, expand accessibility, and build long-term resilience. These efforts not only support our customers and operations but also…
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Employee Spotlight: Q&A with Ross Branch
A Life Built on the Water: Ross Branch’s Journey with Bristol Marine What is your background? Where are you from? What are some of your hobbies? Any fun facts about yourself? My journey in boat building started in 1999, working for David Nutt on Southport Island, Maine. Years later, Bristol Marine acquired the Southport Island…
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A New Chapter for Huckins Yacht
The new owner of the iconic yard, Bristol Marine, says the past will drive a future of exciting new models… Read the full article by Soundings Trade Only
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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 Yacht 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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