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They really aren’t lobster boats anymore. It’s hard to imagine anyone pulling traps from the well-varnished cockpit of a new Downeast model. However, today’s boats have the lobster boat heritage—the low profile, the long shear, the tumblehome, and, above all, the sea-keeping ability. View our collection of Downeast boat reviews to find the right one for you.

Vicem 65 IPS

Vicem 65 IPS

Vicem 65 IPS The Vicem 65 IPS Classic shows its strength in style. The sound…

MJM 53

MJM 53Z

MJM 53Z The “largest outboard express cruiser ever” is set to launch in 2019. The…

The MJM 43z from Southern Boating Magazine

MJM Yachts 43z

MJM Yachts 43z MJM has picked up on the fast growth of the outboard market…

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Back Cove 34O

Back Cove 34O The Back Cove 34O rides on a hull designed to optimize her…

Vicem 46 IPS, Vicem 46 IPS, Downeast Boats Roundup, Top Downeast boats, 16 Downeast boats, lobster boats, maine-style, high-end, heritage,

Vicem 46 IPS

The Vicem 46 IPS (51′ 1″ LOA, 14′ 9″ beam) is the builder’s first of…

Reliant Yachts X40, Downeast Boats Roundup, Top Downeast boats, 16 Downeast boats, lobster boats, maine-style, high-end, heritage,

Reliant Yachts X40

The Reliant Yachts X40 (40′ 4″ LOA, 12′ 6″ beam) is a modern interpretation of…

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Downeast Boats Roundup

Downeast boats conjure scenes of lobster boils and comfortable cruising. Sit back, relax and enjoy…

Rockport Marine 45, Downeast Boats Roundup, Top Downeast boats, 16 Downeast boats, lobster boats, maine-style, high-end, heritage,

Rockport Marine 45

The Rockport Marine 45 (45′ 5″ LOA, 14′ 3″ beam) is an elegant and practical…

Downeast Boats Roundup, Top Downeast boats, 16 Downeast boats, lobster boats, maine-style, high-end, heritage,

Marlow Pilot 34

The Marlow Pilot 34 (39′ 8″ LOA, 12′ 4″ beam) is the second open salon…

Palm-Beach-65, PB 65, palm beach motor yachts, palm beach yachts, PB, Downeast Boats Roundup, Top Downeast boats, 16 Downeast boats, lobster boats, maine-style, high-end, heritage,

Palm Beach Motor Yacht’s PB 65

Palm Beach Motor Yachts’ flagship yacht, the PB 65 (70′ LOA, 19′ 2″ beam), was…

Legacy 42, Downeast Boats Roundup, Top Downeast boats, 16 Downeast boats, lobster boats, maine-style, high-end, heritage,

Legacy 42 IPS

The Legacy 42 by Tartan IPS (45′ LOA, 14′ 1″ beam) pairs the latest drive…

Downeast Boats Roundup, Top Downeast boats, 16 Downeast boats, lobster boats, maine-style, high-end, heritage, Grand Banks Yachts’ Eastbay 44 SX

Grand Banks Yachts’ Eastbay 44 SX

Grand Banks Yachts’ Eastbay 44 SX (48′ 1″ LOA, 14′ 7″ beam) is now offered…

Back Cove Downeast 37 , Downeast Boats Roundup, Top Downeast boats, 16 Downeast boats, lobster boats, maine-style, high-end, heritage,

Back Cove Downeast 37

Practical and elegant, the Back Cove Downeast 37 (42′ 6″ LOA, 13′ 3″ beam) is…

Bruckmann Abaco 47, Downeast Boats Roundup, Top Downeast boats, 16 Downeast boats, lobster boats, maine-style, high-end, heritage,

Bruckmann Abaco 47

Modeled on the success of the Abaco 40’s performance and seakeeping characteristics, the Bruckmann Abaco…

Sabre 45 Salon Express, Downeast Boats Roundup, Top Downeast boats, 16 Downeast boats, lobster boats, maine-style, high-end, heritage,

Sabre 45 Salon

The Sabre 45 Salon Express (49′ LOA, 14′ 8″ beam) is new for 2017, and…