Boatbuilding updates

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Nov 23, 2016

Yards in the Atlantic Region are busy with commercial work but we are interested in hearing about yachts of any type, amateur or professional, that are being built in our region. Send us photos, updates and we’ll make you famous.

The International One Design (IOD) project is moving quickly at South Shore Marine in Chester. Boat builder Paul Benoit sent us these photos of Zephyr II. South Shore is also busy sending parts for the NorseBoat 17 to Big Pond Boat Shop where work continues on the boat destined for Australia.

Photo credit: Paul Benoit
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