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Jonesport Shipyard

285 Main St, Jonesport, ME 04649
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Jonesport, Maine, is home to Jonesport Shipyard, a full-service boatyard serving recreational boaters and commercial fishermen on the Gulf of Maine. The shipyard offers seasonal moorings in Sawyer Cove for transient stays, providing an alternative to conventional boat slips for visitors exploring Downeast Maine. As a marina near Jonesport, it supports vessels ranging from lobster boats to sailboats, with haul-out, blocking and launch work available on site.

Boat storage includes outdoor space and heated indoor sheds for winter, with shrinkwrapping available for boats on stands or trailers. Service technicians handle wood and fiberglass repair, restoration, annual maintenance, equipment upgrades, carpentry, fabrication and systems work, while limited do-it-yourself space is also available. The protected cove and access to island cruising grounds make it a practical homeport for seasonal or working waterfront needs. Contact Jonesport Shipyard to arrange a mooring, storage or service.

Features

  • Seasonal transient moorings
  • Wood and fiberglass repair
  • Haul block and launch
  • Heated winter boat storage
  • Year-round vessel maintenance

Amenities

  • Slips & Dockage
  • Boat Storage
  • Service & Repair
  • Launch, Ramp & Lift
  • Waterfront & Access

Why book with us

  • Stay in the protected Sawyer Cove
  • Store a vessel in heated indoor sheds
  • Arrange annual maintenance while vessels are stored
  • Use limited space for do-it-yourself work
  • Explore nearby Downeast Maine cruising grounds

Frequently Asked Questions

How old do you have to be to rent a boat in Maine?

Maine law does not set one age for every rental; operation depends on the vessel. Under Title 12, section 13068-A, anyone under 12 may operate a motorboat whose motor is between 10 and 25 horsepower only with supervision. A supervisor born after January 1, 1999 must be 16 or older and have completed a boater safety education course. Operators born on or after that date must be at least 12 and hold the education certificate for recreational motorboats over 25 horsepower.

Maine IFW administers these rules. To operate a personal watercraft, a person born on or after January 1, 1999 must be 16 or older and have completed boater education. The rental operator sets its own minimum, so confirm when booking.

Source: Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (maine.gov)

Do you need a boating license in Maine?

Maine has no boating license, but qualifying operators must carry a Boating Safety Education Card. Anyone born on or after January 1, 1999 must be at least 12, complete an approved course, and carry the certificate to operate a recreational motorboat over 25 horsepower. Children under 12 may operate under 10 horsepower alone; from 10 through 25 horsepower they need supervision. Personal watercraft operators must be at least 16, with the same birth date cutoff for education.

Authorized motorboat renters may take a rental agent’s temporary course, valid up to 14 days or the rental term, whichever is earlier. Exemptions include qualifying Maine guides, certain Coast Guard credential holders, and supervised dealer test drives. Maine IFW administers the requirement.

Source: Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (maine.gov)

What are the best places to go boating in Maine?

Some of Maine’s best boating choices are Casco Bay, Moosehead Lake, Flagstaff Lake, the Penobscot River Corridor and Chain of Ponds. Casco Bay offers saltwater boating in the Greater Portland and Midcoast region, while Moosehead provides a vast inland lake at the gateway to the North Woods.

In western Maine, Flagstaff Lake is a large, shallow reservoir north of the Bigelow Mountains. The Penobscot River Corridor offers remote river and lake paddling through Maine’s undeveloped forest. Near the Quebec border, Chain of Ponds links Natanis, Long, Bag and Lower ponds by short thoroughfares.

Source: Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands (maine.gov)

What are the most popular boating destinations in Maine?

Popular Maine boating destinations include Portland’s Casco Bay, Peaks Island, Boothbay Harbor, Linekin Bay and Camden on Penobscot Bay. Casco Bay draws boaters with islands, beaches, coves and inlets; Peaks Island is an easy ferry outing from Portland with walking and bicycling options. Boothbay Harbor has a strong maritime character, while nearby Linekin Bay is explored on tours that continue to lighthouses, islands and marine wildlife. Camden sits in the heart of Penobscot Bay, with a working harbor full of fishing boats and schooners.

Source: Maine Office of Tourism (visitmaine.com)

Location

285 Main St, Jonesport, ME 04649

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