"Everything Downeast Boat" ..Here you can introduce yourself, talk about the history of Downeast boats, ask advice on the purchase of a DE , marine product/ supplier discussion, Where to/ how to/who to and of course pictures of Downeast Boats!

A general discussion on all of your favorite manufacturers of downeast boat 24ft and over( mostly inboards) and your experiences, opinions, and specs of each..H&H, South Shore, Eastern, Holland, Sisu, Wayne Beal, Calvin Beal, Wesmac, Lowell,Duffy, OEM,Young Brothers, Spencer Lincoln, Mount Desert Island, BHM, Northern Bay, Terry Jason, General Marine,Osmond Beal, Ronald Rich, JC, Fortier, Jarvis Newman, Bruno& Stillman, Ernest Libby, Ken Flowers, Mitchell Cove, Nauset, Repco, Webbers Cove, Beals Island, ROS, Libby, RothBuilt, Novi,Five Islands, Tripp Angler, Harris Cuttyhunk...etc.

A general discussion on smaller Downeast Boats 14-24ft. Here you will find center consoles, skiffs, and small lobster boats. Popular brands include Eastern, Holland, Sisu, Wayne Beal, Calvin Beal, Lowell Brothers, General Marine, Mitchell Cove, Repco, Webbers Cove, Midland Skiff, ROS, Novi,Tripp Angler, Malone, and more.

Post pictures of your boat projects, ask for help, and learn how to complete your boat project or repair. Discuss different Marine Epoxies, Resins, Awlgrip, Marine Lumber, Molds, Hull and Top Kits. Find out about the best places to get boat building supplies/materials and tips and tricks.

Marine Diesels, Marine Inboard Gas Engines, Outboards,...Discussion on tips to repair, maintain, purchase, and install. Share the specs of your boat including Speed, Horsepower, and GPH (gallons per hour).

Marine electronics/wiring …Sounders, Boat GPS, Fish Finders, Radar, VHF. The reviews and general discussion of each brand.

Here you can litter the forum with pictures of downeast boats of all shapes and sizes. Post pictures of your boat, boats from around the web, or boats from your harbor. Ask members to identify hull types.

Please let us know if you have any questions comments or concerns. learn how to post pictures and use the forum to its full extent.

Everything else.. Funny youtube videos,pictures, trucks, etc..

A daily hot mermaid, feel free to add your own!

Let the other members know about downeast boats for sale on craigslist, yachtworld, athearnmarine, uncle henrys, etc.

List your Downeast/ Lobsterboat for free. Sell your Lobster Traps, Permits, EPIRB, Marine Engines, Lobster Skiffs, Livewells, Tuna Fishing Tackle,Hydraulic Pot Haulers, Fiberglass/ Epoxy, Trailers, Moorings, gill nets, etc.

Wholesale Pricing On Radars, Sonars, Chartplotters, Autopilots, Software and More! System Consultation from Precision Marine Center's Marine Electronics expert. Check for daily specials from EPIRBs to Echo Sounders from a true Downeast Enthusiast. Authorized and Certified Technical Dealer for Furuno, Simrad, Raymarine, Si-Tex, Koden,KVH, and all major manufacturers. Check them out on the web at www.precisionmarinecenter.com

Check us out, we are the experts on life rafts & survival equipment and training. LRSE is the Northeast’s largest service facility for your safety equipment. Call, come by our store or visit us on the web at www.lrse.com for a quote or some advice.

Since 1979 and located in Searsport, ME, Otis Enterprises Marine (OEM Marine) are builders of custom downeast boats ranging from your basic lobster boat to your classic luxury day cruiser. OEM Marine is the builder of the 42' OEM and also does repairs and storage. Travis Otis (user: F/V First Team) is a senior member of the forum.

General discussion of Bluefin Tuna Fishing on Stellwagen Bank, George's Bank, Grand Banks, The Canyons etc. Talk techniques, tournaments, water temps, depth, and tides..Post pics of your catch and tell the fishing tale.

General discussion and fishing report of game fish in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. Enlighten the forum with your tips, tides, tricks, lures, bait, and hot spots. Post Pictures of your catch.

General talk about the commercial fishing industry. Lobstering, Longlining, Gillnetting, Trawling, Shrimping, Crabbing, etc.

Plug your charter business or recommend a charter boat to the members. Be sure to include a link to the website.