Based in the fabulous Shelter Bay Marina in Panama, the Lyman-Morse Panama, recently formed by Lyman-Morse’s Maine-based operations, is strategically situated close to the Caribbean entrance of the Panama Canal and will offer yachtsmen and women a well known and recognized source for pre-canal transit prep and logistics, a full-range of service work, haul-out as well as storage services between cruises.
Shelter Bay Marina in Panama
Peach Frederick, long time service manager at Lyman-Morse Thomaston has re-located to Colon, Panama to run the yard. All aspects of yacht repair for sail and power, including rigging, canvas, carpentry, mechanical, fiberglass and carbon fiber hull repairs, electrical and electronics, stainless steel and paint projects are offered.
The yard is equipped with 100-ton travelift so refit work, as well as extended and short-term storage is available. Plans are in the works for a new building to be erected for service work including paint and varnish, engine replacements and general refits. In the meantime, there are yards of available dockspace for dockside service work. Lyman-Morse is leasing the property from the owners of Shelter Bay Marina.
“The timing and location is perfect for us,” said Drew Lyman. “The new locks will dramatically ease the cruisers experience of transiting the canal, opening up these cruising grounds and access to the Pacific. We believe cruisers will appreciate familiar name in this area.”
The name Shelter Bay means just that. Located well south of hurricane risk zone, Shelter Bay is a wonderful, secure closed harbor and an ideal spot to prep for the Panama Canal passage.
Lyman-Morse Panama boasts a deepwater entrance channel and room once inside to maneuver a 250’ yacht. The draft varies from 5-25’. A 175-slip Shelter Bay Marina is just next door with a comfortable hotel, with a very nice pool, tasty restaurant and bar – perfect for just a relaxing while the Lyman-Morse Panama tend to the details. Not only does Shelter Bay have the protection of the Panama Canal breakwater, but the Panamanian Coast Guard is also based in Shelter Bay.
