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Yard for Haulout: Boston

Discussion in 'Technical Discussion' started by JWY, Feb 24, 2009.

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  1. JWY, Feb 24, 2009
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    JWY Senior Member

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    I am looking for a yard with 100 ton+ lift capability. I've dead-ended and am concluding Gloucester is my closest yard. Anyone know of a yard in or near Boston that can accommodate a 105 ton trawler for haulout?

    Thanks!

    Judy
    JW Yachts
  2. Ken Bracewell, Feb 24, 2009
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    How about DN Kelley in Fairhaven, just south of the Canal.
  3. Pascal, Feb 24, 2009
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    early october we hauled out at Kelley, which is now part of Fairhaven Shipyards, good service, MUCH cheaper than Newport yards.
  4. Capt J, Feb 24, 2009
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    What about the Bradford yard or is it derecktors that is located on Long Island? There is a yard in Brielle, NJ with a 75 ton haulout...... think it's called Brielle yacht Basin.......
  5. Ken Bracewell, Feb 25, 2009
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    That's much farther from Boston than Gloucester
  6. Ken Bracewell, Feb 25, 2009
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    Rob Gray is a good guy (Project manager at Kelley) who is always willing to go an extra mile. BTW- they were sold last summer to Fairhaven Shipyard so that may be the best way to find them with Google
    good luck
  7. NYCAP123, Feb 25, 2009
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    On Long Island you could be talking about Brewer's in Glen Cove or Week's in Greenport. Director is over in Bridgeport , CT. Bradford which is in Ct. is good, but I don't think they can handle 100 ton. All of these are well west of your destination probably not the best recommendation for a yacht of your size. Your best bet is Kelly's/Fairhaven which are just off Buzzard' Bay or Newport. If it's just for the boat I'd say Kelly/Fairhaven but if you'll be spending a long time with the boat you might be better off in Newport.
  8. m2m, Feb 25, 2009
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    In the Newport area you can try Newport Shipyard or just up the bay in Portsmouth is the Hinckley Yard
  9. JWY, Feb 27, 2009
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    Thanks for all of the helpful suggestions. I knew I could count on this group.

    Fairhaven was most helpful, but is further away from Boston than Gloucester. There is a commercial yard (Fitzgerald's) in Chelsea but with a full schedule. Rose Marine also has a full schedule and couldn't confirm a haulout date.

    We are scheduled for 2 days at Gloucester Marine Railways.

    Thanks again for the suggestions!

    Judy
  10. JWY, Mar 20, 2009
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    Gloucester Marine Railways was outstanding. They have a real smart gal there running the show whose name is Viking. Great service, great staff, and didn't take advantage of any "gotcha" situations. Can't think of a yard I've experienced that was better.

    Judy
  11. NYCAP123, Mar 20, 2009
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    Reputations are so important. Don't you just love to pass on words like that.
  12. CaptPKilbride, Mar 21, 2009
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    Don't forget Maine

    Wayfarer Marine, Camden

    Lyman Morse

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    Bath Iron Works has some REALLY big cranes!