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Introducing the new Wilbur 45′!

It was a beautiful day to launch the new 45′ we have been working on. Ran preliminary sea trials – will haul tomorrow to re-pitch the prop and finish a few things up for full blown sea trials next week. Then the boat will be headed south to her new home in St Thomas USVI…

47th Annual Newport International Boat Show • September 14, 2017 – Sunday, September 17, 2017

The Newport International Boat Show encompasses 13 acres of historic Newport Harbor allowing you to enjoy everything the City-by-the-Sea has to offer while experiencing a full range of powerboats and sailboats from both domestic and international companies – many making their official debut in Newport! Visitors will also find an extensive array of marine equipment,…

Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors Show • August 11-13 • 2017

If you love the coast of Maine, you won’t want to miss this high-summer event! Each year we gather Maine’s finest artists, architects, boatbuilders, craftsmen, designers, furniture makers, jewelers, and marine gear vendors together in ONE place at ONE time! Meet them in person at the 15th Annual Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors Show. ACTIVITIES…

Maine Boat Builders Show • March 24/25/26 2017

A gathering of the finest fiberglass and wooden custom boat builders on the East Coast. Also exhibiting numerous manufacturers of boating equipment. Sailboats, powerboats, canoes, kayaks, and rowing boats with the builders there to discuss and sell their work. The show times for the 2017 Maine Boat builders are: Friday March 24, 10-6pm Saturday March…

“Dichotomy has performed beautifully in a variety of Lake Superior weather – and turns head wherever she goes. At age 86 I still go out in her alone most of the time. Dichotomy has performed beautifully in a variety of Lake Superior weather–and turns head wherever she goes. At age 86 I still go out in her alone most of the time.”

Frank Gokey
Owner “Dichotomy”
“FETCH always draws admiration and inquiry at marinas we visit and loves it when the waves are 8′ to 12′ and it’s blowing like stink.”

Richard Butts
Wesmac Cruiser Annapolis, MD
“Finally… a real boat. Years ago I tried to buy a Penobscot 42, and have admired them for years. So, a chance to deliver ‘Blueberry Gull’, a Wilbur Northern Star 42 to it’s owner was great. She proved to be a stout little ship, very comfortable, beautiful layout, a great pleasure to run in the ocean and the waterway.”

Captain Bill Lowe
Owner “Blueberry Gull”
“We continually had people approach us and ask about our Wilbur, many of which we invited on board to give a tour. We provided contact info as many sincerely seemed interested in owning a Wilbur. Clearly these pacific northwest boaters spotted the beauty of the design, seaworthiness and quality that goes into a Wilbur.”

Darlene & Brad Simmons
Owner “El Bucanero”, San Diego, CA
WILBUR 34 WEEKENDER ‘PERSEPHONE’:

We’ve been quite busy with ‘Persephone’. We doubt you would recognize her! It has been such a thrill to watch the evolution from “in need of a good home” to the show girl she is fast becoming. This year marks the third season of fun in our 34’ Wilbur and we couldn’t be happier. We took on the task of putting a new Soundown ceiling in this year as well as re-painting the galley and helm station. No divorce court yet so we guess we can handle anything. Everywhere we go, people comment on what an extraordinary boat she is. There is not a weekend that passes that we are not either cruising to Block Island, fishing Long Island Sound or Montauk, or just plain enjoying the ride from the Mystic River. Can’t wait for your next reunion! We are so anxious to show her off.

Regards to all ….without your crew this dream would never have happened!

– Lou & Janet Bonfoey, Connecticut

P.S. Love the picture at the end of Lee’s articles! That picture will always be a favorite of ours.

Lou & Janet Bonfoey, Connecticut
“We’ve been quite busy with ‘Persephone’. We doubt you would recognize her! It has been such a thrill to watch the evolution from “in need of a good home” to the show girl she is fast becoming. This year marks the third season of fun in our 34’ Wilbur and we couldn’t be happier.”

Owner “Persephone”