Having started in 1816 during the era of clipper ships, Hodgdon is America’s oldest boat builder. Still family owned, this East Boothbay, Maine company has evolved into a leader in advanced composite construction while maintaining exceptional skills for world class traditional and modern interiors. The company’s divisions include Hodgdon Yachts, specializing in custom sail and power yacht construction (up to 60 meters); Hodgdon Custom Tenders, building some of the highest quality Superyacht tenders afloat; Hodgdon Interiors, crafting high-end Superyacht interiors (up to 80 meters); Hodgdon Yacht Services, devoted to service, refits, storage, and dockage; and Hodgdon Defense Composites, constructing specialized defense craft.

Hodgdon is the oldest continuously operating shipyard in the United States. With fifth and sixth generations of the family involved in the company’s daily operations, we are proud to support American jobs and create American built superyachts and superyacht tenders.

Experience building custom classic sailing yachts designed by noteworthy names such as Francis Herreshoff, John Alden, S&S, William Hand, and Bruce King sets Hodgdon apart from other builders. The clean lines, proportionate features, and traditional joinery details can be seen in the classically inspired sailboats that the company builds today. It’s the materials and methods that have advanced and are truly cutting edge, putting Hodgdon’s modern classics in a class of their own.

Hodgdon Yachts (incorporated as Hodgdon Shipbuilding, LLC[1] and previously known as "Hodgdon Brothers" yard) is a builder of yachts and specialized military vessels, based in East Boothbay, Maine. It is a family-run business that was founded in 1816—reputedly the oldest continuously operating family boatbuilder in the United States.

The vessels built in East Boothbay at the Hodgdon Brothers shipyard were predominantly wood construction and included fishing vessels, an arctic schooner, small naval vessels, and several yachts.

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References:

https://boothbayhistorical.org/product/hodgdon-shipbuilding-and-mills/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/hodgdon-yachts/
http://shipbuildinghistory.com/shipyards/yachtlarge/hodgdon.htm