The oldest American shipyard, Hodgdon Yachts based in Maine will be at the 2011 Monaco Yacht Show Hodgen Yachts will introduce their Limo Custom Tender on board the 86m Oceanco superyacht Seven Seas, and will also unveil information about new superyachts constructions. Hodgdon Yachts will then give an update on the 9th edition of the 2011 Shipyard Cup – the sailing race for superyachts that runs from August 12th to 14th in the waters of Boothbay Harbor, Maine – U.S.
Hodgdon Yachts, the oldest US yard, rooted in 200 years of boatbuilding tradition, earned its way into the 21st Century with innovation. Today Hodgdon is a US leader in high tech composite construction while maintaining exceptional skills for world class traditional and modern interiors. This East Boothbay, Maine – USA Company’s diversification also includes high end superyacht interiors, custom sail and power superyacht construction, military and government contracting, superyacht refits and custom yacht tenders. Founded in 1816, Hodgdon is a fifth generation family run company still located in the heart of Maine’s famed Boothbay Region. New for 2011 is the launch of the Custom tender boats and the annual Shipyard Cup with more than 15 sailing superyachts 20 to 50 metres, ( August 12-14 2011 Boothbay Harbor, Maine. Among some of Hodgdon’s more notable contributions to yachting in the last few decades are: 124ft sailing yacht ANTONISA, luxury charter yacht SCHEHERAZADE (154’) AND LIBERTY (80’).