Lyman-Morse Review

Lyman- Morse Boatbuilding Company is a very well known builder of custom high-end yachts located in Thomaston, Maine. The company has over 30 years experience building luxury custom sailing and motor yachts utilizing advanced composites, fiberglass and aluminum. Lyman-Morse has the ability to complete all stages of boatbuilding and repairs in-house such as: carpentry, mechanics, electrical, rigging and even interior design. The production compound is located on twelve acres of waterfront and consists of 15 buildings, an 80 ton mast crane and a 110 ton travelift. They even have an onsite customer’s apartment for use while repairs are being completed.

Since all Lyman-Morse boats are custom builds it is impractical to try and pigeonhole the company to a certain type of boat. They have built everything from luxury motor yachts over 100 feet in length to sailing catamarans and smaller speedboats. They are more often known for luxury yachts that are richly appointed for comfortable offshore cruising. Recent boats completed include a 38 foot Mark Fitzgerald powerboat the Augourd Hui and a 98 foot power boat as well as a 62 foot catamaran sailing boat.

Each Yacht built by Lyman-Morse, draws on the region’s two centuries of ship building and craftsmanship that is unique to the area. Most of the workers at the Lyman-Morse have a lifetime career of yacht building. In fact, many are third, fourth and fifth generation custom boat builders and shipwrights. There have been some notable yachts built by Lyman Morse, including the Magpie and Wombat, two retro-style yachts with modern touches.

The company has recently posted a carbon emissions reduction of 36% for 2010, surpassing their goal of 20%. Additionally, Lyman-Morse expanded their workforce by 201 employees. These accomplishments occurred while Lyman-Morse participated in the Governor’s Carbon Challenge. As a result of their participation in environmental protection measures the company has reduced water use, and energy use as well as shown a significant reduction in hazardous wastes at their yacht production facility on Maine’s coast.

Pricing

Lyman-Morse yachts are built to order and pricing for new yachts depends on several factors. Accurate pricing requires a customer quote from the company. A used yacht from 2004 was recently priced at $3,900,000 US.

Pros

• Lyman-Morse Yachts are always built to order and completely custom.
• Over a century of experience has combined to improve the building process.
• With their state of the art “green” production facility, buyers can be assured that the construction of their boat is the most environmentally friendly in the industry.

Cons

• There are no standard models to choose from, all yachts are custom orders.
• Since all boats are made to order there can be a lengthy wait to receive the finished product.

Featured Models

Lyman-Morse does not have a model line since all boats are custom ordered and sold directly from the production plant.

Conclusion

Lyman-Morse Boatbuilding Company has a reputation for building high quality custom luxury sailing and motor yachts and catamarans. Their state of the art construction facility can handle any repairs as well. Lyman-Morse is an industry leader in “green” renewable energy and energy conservation in their boat building practices. Owners agree that Lyman-Morse quality is impeccable and the styling and design are superb.