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Fresh Rigs
Several spars are being refinished in the GIBY Paint Bay …
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Connecting the Dots
We never know where the stories we share might lead. …
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Fitting Out a New AB Oceanus Sport RBI
Some days at the boat yard are a bit like Christmas morning. The snow …
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Yes, We Do Windows
Yes, we “do windows”…and portlights and hatches too!
Matt Meader recently …
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Restoration of a 1947 Alden 47
In case you’ve missed our recent Facebook posts about this …
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A Fresh Look
Another teak deck repair job is in the works at …
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The Right Team for the Job
All the King’s horses, and all the King’s men, …
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A Passion for Her Craft
Kaylyn, has a passion for her craft. Her love for …
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Back to School
At GIBY we want our techs to remain nimble, sharp, and ready …
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A Touch of Gold
Nate applies a touch of “Cordovan Gold” to the cove …
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Updating a Vintage Bertram
The refit of a classic Bertram 31 has begun. The engines …
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Season’s Greetings
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
from the crew at Great Island Boat Yard
Alex, …
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Ho, Ho, Ho
It’s not “all work and no play” at GIBY. Sometimes …
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Restoring Teak Decks
The effort to refasten and restore original teak decks on …
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A New Bottom
Eliza appreciates the advantage of a freshly finished boat …
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Gutting it Out
Even familiar waters can catch a good sailor off guard. …
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Let Us Know What You Think…
As much as we enjoy sharing pictures and stories about …
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Any Port in a Storm?
Any port in a storm? Sure. But there are some …
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Storm Recovery, Back in Business
As of last night, GIBY is back up and running. …
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Post Storm Report from GIBY
Though our dock system sustained some damage under the strain …
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A Productive Paint Shop
Great Island Boat Yard …
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Robin’s Egg Blue & Ready for Spring
This Little Harbor 44 from Marblehead is ready for …
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Repowering an Historic Vessel
The oldest Maine-built wooden fishing schooner, still afloat, came home …
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As Seen at the Newport Boat Show
We’ve just returned from another Newport International Boat Show (NIBS). Attendance was …
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Bread & Circus | Friday Night Music
THIS FRIDAY, 8/25, marks the LAST Music on the Deck …
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Custom Countertops | Bruckmann 50
This summer, GIBY is installing new Corian countertops aboard a …
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Friday Night Music on the Deck
WE HOPE TO SEE YOU AT GIBY TONIGHT, 8/11/17 | …
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Music on the Deck for a Cause
To those who are joining us this afternoon…it’s a great …
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Heavy Lifting | Resealing Volvo Pods
This morning the GIBY crew did some heavy lifting, setting …
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Sun Showers at GIBY
It was another magical evening on Orr’s Cove last night!
Environmental Stewardship
GIBY is a Maine-certified Clean Boat Yard & Marina, recognized …
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Friday Night Music on the Deck
This Friday, 7/14/17, join us for the second installment of …
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Music Tonight
Tonight, join us as we kick off our summer “Music …
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Rainbow Over GIBY
Before the sun finally broke, a friend of GIBY captured this …
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Engineering Solutions
When Steve P arrived at GIBY with his recently acquired …
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New Building, New Look
This spring, to meet continued demand for quality …
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Good Fun at Great Island
SAVE THE DATES!
MUSIC ON THE DECK | 4:30 …
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We’re up. We’re down. But mostly up!
This winter, the desks at GIBY were converted to “sit/stand” …
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Real-Time Project Management
At GIBY we never stop searching for ways to improve …
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A Craftsman’s Touch | Herreshoff 18 | Harbor Pilot Launch Restoration
This winter, as part of his contribution to GIBY’s team effort to restore and …
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Maine’s Best Kept Secret | Harpswell
Visit Great Island Boat Yard in Harpswell, Maine’s Best Kept …
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Follow GIBY on Instagram
Check out our NEW Instagram page, @greastislandboatyard, to see where others …
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Shelter from the Storm
On days like this, it’s nice to have shelter …
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A Look Back, 2016
In 2016, Great Island Boat Yard had the opportunity to …
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Sea Bags for Water Safety
For the last six years, Great Island Boat Yard and …
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Save the LAST DANCE for Me
Last summer our client, David, loaned his cherished Hinckley Talaria …
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J-46 | Bow Thruster Installation
This winter, it’s off to Antigua for one J-46, after …
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Family Fleet
For two committed GIBY clients, boats are family and deserve the …
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Hinckley 51 | Three Phase Exterior Refit
The latest project to emerge from the GIBY Paint Bay …
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Sabre 48 | Salon Express
In one week, Great Island Boat Yard provided “express” service for a …
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GIBY Shops | Active Year-Round
The summer of 2016 delivered one of our busiest “off-season” service …
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Marlow 61 | Customizing an Explorer
A Marlow 61 Explorer underwent a full spectrum of custom …
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Get Away on Quahog Bay
Did you know? GIBY is an active member of Dockwa, …
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Abaco 40, Hull #4 | Painting & Commissioning
Several years ago, Bruckmann Yachts, a highly respected, …
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