John's Bay Boat Lobsteryacht 40 and 32

  • John's Bay Boat 40' traditional plank-on-frame lobsteryachtJohn's Bay Boat 40' traditional plank-on-frame lobsteryacht
  • John's Bay Boat 40' traditional plank-on-frame lobsteryachtJohn's Bay Boat 40' traditional plank-on-frame lobsteryacht
  • John's Bay Boat 40' traditional plank-on-frame lobsteryachtJohn's Bay Boat 40' traditional plank-on-frame lobsteryacht
  • John's Bay Boat 40' traditional plank-on-frame lobsteryachtJohn's Bay Boat 32' traditional plank-on-frame lobsteryacht
  • John's Bay Boat 40' traditional plank-on-frame lobsteryachtJohn's Bay Boat 32' traditional plank-on-frame lobsteryacht
  • John's Bay Boat 40' traditional plank-on-frame lobsteryachtJohn's Bay Boat 32' traditional plank-on-frame lobsteryacht
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About the Builders - John's Bay Boat Company

John's Bay Boat Company is a small, traditional boatshop located in mid-coast Maine. We build custom plank on frame boats for work or pleasure up to 50' in length. Owner, Peter Kass works along side a small, highly experienced crew to efficiently build some of the best boats in Maine. We also do all types of repair work, hauling boats on our 25 ton marine railway.

Contact

Peter H. Kass
tel: 207-644-8261
web site:
www.johnsbayboat.com
address:
P.O. Box 58
South Bristol ME
04568 USA

  • Lobsteryacht 40' Vessel Specs and Comments

    • LOA: 40' 0"
    • LOD:
    • LWL: 37' 10"
    • Beam: 12' 8"
    • Draft: 4' 1"
    • Displacement: lbs
    • Ballast: lbs
    • Speed: 22 knots
    • Power: Cummins 400 Horse Power
    • Construction: traditional plank-on-frame lobsterboat

  • Lobsteryacht 32' Vessel Specs and Comments

    • LOA: 32' 0"
    • LOD:
    • LWL: 30' 10"
    • Beam: 11' 2"
    • Draft: 3' 7"
    • Displacement: lbs
    • Ballast: lbs
    • Speed: 22 knots
    • Power: Yanmar 6LP-STE Horse Power
    • Construction: plank-on-frame
    • General Comments:

      I have been collaborating with Pete Kass of John's Bay Boat for sevaral years now. Pete is one of the last full time builders of plank-on-frame wooden lobster boats.

      The majority of the yard's production is commercial vessels for the Maine lobster fishery: Occasionally, Johns Bay builds a lobster yacht. The recently launched Julieann is an example of this, and we are currently in the planning stages for a 44' classic that will begin construction in the summer of 2002.

      Our usual method of working together is to start with a model that Pete has built. We modify that hull to fit the new requirements, changing depth, freeboard, station spacing, etc. To the modified hull, I then add the deckhouse and interior arrangement and work out powering, tanks, and analyze the weights and balance of the boat.

      As a designer, working with high quality custom builders such as Pete is always rewarding. Together, we can work through compromises, and I always have complete confidence in the outcome.

Tad Roberts