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Wesmac builds classic downeast vessels like the 42-footers ChristineWe’re doing quite well,” says Wesmac owner and founder Steve Wessel from his office up in Surry, Maine, just a short drive from Bar Harbor. “It’s been extremely busy.” He’d just come back from Cape Cod, where’d he’d been giving a new owner an ins-and-outs
  • By Mike Smith
  • August 7, 2009
<p>Wesmac builds classic downeast vessels like the 42-footers like Kathleen IV</p>

Wesmac builds classic downeast vessels like the 42-footers like Kathleen IV

But some DIY’ers start with just a Wesmac hull and build boats like Tenacious, seen here

Some DIY’ers start with just a Wesmac hull and build boats like Tenacious, seen here.

Richie O’Conner of New Jersey is currently undertaking the construction of a Wesmac 42. He built this rail himself.

Rick Savage of Northeast Harbor, Maine, finished this beauty named Asticou himself. She’s available for charter

Steve Wessel, Wesmac’s founder and owner, stands with employees. He’s the second from the right.

Proctor Wells of Phippsburg, Maine, converted this hull into the vessel Tenacious.

Proctor Wells (center) of Phippsburg, Maine, and his helpers.

Sometimes, your project is just too big for your shop.

Wesmac underlays decking with a grid of 2x4s for support.

The 700-hp Lugger in Richie O’Connor’s home-built boat. He made his own skeg and rudder. And creates his own ‘glass panels.

The 700-hp Lugger in Richie O’Connor’s home-built boat. He made his own skeg and rudder. And creates his own ‘glass panels.

The 700-hp Lugger in Richie O’Connor’s home-built boat. He made his own skeg and rudder. And creates his own ‘glass panels.

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