I t's been said that Maine lobsterboats symbolize the coast of Maine. They are work boats, they are pleasure yachts, and they are racing machines. Perhaps no other design of boat is more versatile and looks better known than the Maine lobsterboat. To learn more about lobsterboat building in Maine, check out the links below for some great information.

• RP Boat Shop - Willis Beal designed 31, 35 and 40 footers.
• Young Brothers Boats - Featuring designs by Ernest Libby, Jr.
• Atlantic Boat Company - Builders of the Duffy and Duffy and BHM lines of downeast boats, designed by Spencer Lincoln.
• Hinckley Yachts
• Lowell Brothers - Great history of the "Jonesporter" and "Beals Islander" designs, including lots of pictures.

• Maine Lobsterboats - Builders and Lobstermen Speak of Their Craft - Outstanding book by Virginia L. Thorndike.
• Boatbuilding Down East - Written by Royal Lowell and recently brought back into print.

• Maine Lobsterboat Races - Presented by Commercial Fisheries News, features tons of pictures of Maine lobsterboats.
• Fishermen's Voice - News and comment for and by the fishermen of Maine.