Newman and Gray Boatyard

Newman and Gray Boatyard is a full-service boatyard in Southwest Harbor, ME. The yard is rooted in the boatbuilding traditions of Downeast Maine and builds, restores, and maintains classic wooden and fiberglass motor vessels. Their approach to craftsmanship draws on more than five decades of heritage, and it combines traditional marine joinery with modern vessel construction.

Their operations center on custom new builds as well as maintenance and restoration programs for classic Maine-built lobster yachts, cruisers, and workboats. The yard has done extensive work on historic hulls and legacy designs, including Jarvis Newman and Bunker & Ellis hulls, as well as models from Arno Day, Peter Kass, Robert Rich, and Duffy.

Boat carpentry and woodwork is one of the services listed for the yard on Boatwork. Their team handles fine joinery, structural timber refits, and high-end teak installations. The yard also provides fiberglass and gelcoat repair, covering hull rehabilitation, structural composite work, and custom topside alterations on vessels of varying lengths.

Surface protection and finishing are part of the yard's regular work. Bottom painting and antifouling keep underwater hull surfaces protected in coastal waters. Marine and yacht painting covers a range of finishes, from protective varnishes to high-gloss topsides. Boat repair and maintenance programs support vessel upkeep through the season for both recreational and working boats. Owners who need an estimate for any of this work can ask the yard about their specific vessel.

Newman and Gray Boatyard also produces specialized rowboats and their own line of Newman Skiffs. This work sits alongside their custom motor yachts and legacy Downeast cruisers, and it reflects the yard's attention to classic coastal Maine design.

The services listed for the business on Boatwork are:

Boat Carpentry & Woodwork, Fiberglass & Gelcoat Repair, Boat Repair & Maintenance, Marine & Yacht Painting, Bottom Painting & Antifouling, and Full Service Boatyards.

On Google, Newman and Gray Boatyard holds a 5-star rating based on 3 reviews. The sample is small, but the comments are consistent. Customers describe relying on the yard for annual boat touch-ups and say the team does an amazing job. Reviewers point to the quality and efficiency of the work on their vessels, and they readily recommend the yard to other boat owners.

For boat owners in the Southwest Harbor area, the yard offers a mix of traditional wooden boat skills and fiberglass repair, along with painting and routine maintenance. Their focus on classic Maine-built boats and Downeast hull designs makes them a fit for owners of lobster yachts, cruisers, and workboats, as well as those who want a custom build or a restoration. Owners can also turn to the yard for yearly touch-ups and ongoing care.