Mark Hood and his wife Deb run this highly acclaimed marine canvas company. They also offer marine canvas training workshops. Available in the North Shore.
Tel: (978) 346 4658
Cell: (508) 641 7017
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www.hoodcanvas.com
Very well renowned custom fabric lifestyle company with a unique marine division specializing in custom upholstery and canvas with such items as cushions, upholstery services, bedding, marine covers, biminis, enclosures, dodgers, and other marine products. Services available throughout New England. Contact is John Hutchins.
Tel: (207) 797 0100 (Portland)
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www.fortunecanvas.com
Mobile marine canvas maker shop servicing many marinas in MA and NH. Owner operator Pat Manley is very well respected.
Tel: (603) 679 2772
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www.canvaself.com
Team of exceptional craftsmen managed by Steve Salvatore offering custom cabinet & furniture design, decorative painting and gilding, fine art restoration, conservation and repair of antiques.
Tel: (860) 535 3800
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Well established woodworking company run by experienced and former boat builder Joseph Jose. Available for custom cabinetry and restorations on both yachts and homes.
Tel: (207) 350 6072
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www.linekinbaywoodworkers.com
A reference for teak decking. Specialize in exterior and interior deck installation on yachts of any kind or size. Deal with any teak decking issue for refits, maintenance, cleaning or sanding. Good connections with carpenters. After sale and warranty services, exclusive import for the USA of Bruynzeel plywood. Manager Larry Murray’s expertise and dedication is sought internationally. Work on major projects with shipyards around the world.
Tel: (207) 785 2611
Cell: (207) 546 1040
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Excellent team of shipwrights specializing in yacht restoration, refit and repair. Avid sailor and owner Hugh Maxwell - known as Max - was trained at and graduated from a prestigious school in Maine and has over 30 years in the trade. Expertise includes custom-made interior and exterior furniture, cabinets, marquetry, wooden spars or structural repairs and work on composite material projects. Max enjoys a high return rate and is highly recommended by owners and prominent yacht captains for his professionalism and attention to details. Have a look at his website for more info.
Carpet and upholstery cleaning. Very professional work on all kinds of boat interiors, carpets, mattresses, upholstery. Manager Harold Paulsen.
Tel: (207) 288 4866
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Recommended by a number of yachts. Full range of yacht carpet and upholstery cleaning, including delicate items such as oriental rugs. Fully insured, ‘same day’ service. On-site estimates given. Special requests welcomed.
Tel: (401) 846 5544
Fax: (401) 946 9370
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www.mycarpetcleaningexpert.com
We have received good recommendations for Steward Wiley and his company.
Tel: (401) 829 2296
Custom boatbuilding & composite fabrication specialist located in Bristol, RI the east coast capital of hi-tech boat building. Helmed by Bill Koffler an industry veteran and master boat builder of over 22 years. Crew of highly motivated and talented composite craftsmen able to build some of the finest composite boats on the water today. As a custom composite builder Aquidneck Custom also offers a variety of services beyond new builds, including a mobile shop capable of supporting a team of builders to work on site at your project.
Manufacturers of high-end composite products and components. Contact is Matt Dunham.
Tel: (401) 254 5085
www.clearcarbon.com
Boat builder specializing in composite materials. Available to engineer and build structural parts and prototypes. Contact is Eric Goetz.
Tel: (401) 253 2670 /Fax: (401) 253 3640
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www.goetzboats.com
Provides a wide range of professional and affordable computer support services and technical consulting for residential, commercial, and marine customers. Headquartered near Newport, team of experienced Technology Consultants servicing clients all over the U.S. and overseas. Some of the services provided include 7x24 emergency troubleshooting/repairs, onsite and remotely via the internet, phone, and email to accommodate their client’s needs, proactive maintenance contracts and support plans, wired/wireless networking, offsite backups, email security, and much more.
Located in the center of Camden. Offer first-class shipping services via UPS, FedEx or freight. Pick-up and packing services available for any sized item. Specialize in packing antiques and artwork. Large selection of packing materials, custom-made boxes on request. Open Mon-Fri, 9 am – 5 pm.
Tel: (207) 236 2926
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www.globalpackingandshipping.com
Fedex authorized ship center. Full packing services. Closed on Sun.
Tel: (207) 288 5885/ Fax: (207) 288 5886
Will ship any size item - including fragile - worldwide by sea, plane or road. For large shipments, they will come onboard to assess volume and can create custom packaging. Estimates upon request. Free dockside pick up and express shipping. FedEx and UPS agents. PO Box rentals, mail forwarding, post office, fax and copying services. Owner Bill has over 20 years’ experience and a very good reputation. Two offices: downtown Newport and Middletown on 1151 Aquidneck Ave.
Tel: (401) 849 1177 (Newport)
Tel: (401) 847 7930 (Middletown)
Fax: (401) 849 1188
Alexandra Berl, originally from Newport, has a unique set of qualifications that set her apart as a Crew Placement Manager. She has lived internationally - speaks English and French – and has a business degree. As a lifelong sailor, her former positions included Newport Shipyard’s Dockmaster and working for leading yachting firms. She knows many Captains and crewmembers personally and has the inside insight to find the right match. She can fill any position and carefully selects her candidates.
Tel: (401) 248 5281/ (401) 560 0017
Provide training, instruction and consultation in four primary programs: 1) US Coast Guard Captains License Courses, 2) Yachtmaster Certification, 3) STCW-95 Certification and 4) Hands-on Training for recreational boaters. Classes are conducted both in the classroom and onboard a yacht. Manager Kent Dresser is a licensed Captain with a degree in Coastal and Marine Policy. All instructors are experienced Captains and offer world class training. Excellent reputation and feedbacks.
Established in 1974, this training and simulation center conducts maritime training, research, and port development studies. They were the first maritime training organization in the USA to use ship simulators to train ship masters, mates, and pilots.
The Newport Center houses three Full Mission Bridge Simulators, a Bridge Wing or Docking Simulator, a Radar/ARPA lab, and an ECDIS lab. The four simulators are capable of operating separately or fully interactively. They offer a wide range of courses with full support facilities and the center is managed by Captain Ed Lynch.
World famous yachting gear with a nice shop in downtown. Full line of high quality outdoor clothing, crew uniforms, shoes. Embroidery services. Accept online orders. Open daily, 9am- 9pm.
Tel: (401) 849 6666
Fax: (401) 848 6541
www.hellynewengland.com
High quality sportswear and yachting gear store, representing the best and most trendy brands along with a highly popular crew uniform division. In-house embroidery and screen-printing to customize all works. One of Newport’s landmarks founded by Martha Parker who has been racing on the Gran Prix and professional racing circuit since 1985 and has a first hand understanding of the racers and crew needs. Recommended by the entire sailing community. You can visit their Crew Uniform Showroom in Middletown at 1005 Aquidneck Ave. Online orders available, worldwide shipping.
Well recommended company offering inside and outside yacht detailing, wash downs, waxing, polishing, teak brightening and more. Managed by Abner Clark. Available in Portsmouth, NH area and southern Maine.
Tel: (207) 636 0151
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www.abnerclark.com
Compound and polish interior/exterior, wash program, stainless aluminum treatment, very familiar with factory recommended cleaning products. 16 years in business, 5 employees plus manager Rob Wilich. Very good reviews. Available Portland to Boston.
Cell: (603) 828 6469
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