Our History

A History of Satisfying Knowledgeable Boaters

Located on the coast of Maine, General Marine has focused on meeting the needs of experienced boaters. Seasoned pleasure boaters and commercial fisherman alike have come to appreciate the proven design, quality materials, and workmanship that goes into every General Marine boat. We have been accused of overbuilding our boats at General Marine, but our goal has never been to build the lowest cost vessel. Instead our mission is to provide lasting value that endures long after the initial commissioning.

Founded over two decades ago, General Marine has built a solid reputation and a loyal following.

Some other builders have come and gone, but General Marine has steadily grown over the years based on the word of mouth recommendations of satisfied owners. While we have been producing one boat at a time, the fleet has accumulated over 300 boat years on the water. And that experience has led to a continual refinement of form and function both above and below the waterline.

The in-house designed fleet ranges in size from the 20' skiff up to the 26' Downeast Cruisers. We also custom finish boats in the 31-38 foot range. The 26' Downeast Cruisers are a second-generation design. They share the proven sea keeping abilities of the first generation, while providing additional accommodations and molded interiors. The molded interiors bring high quality, durable, and easy care finishes to the cabins, a level of refinement more often reserved for larger "Yachts".

Come see us soon so that we can show you the General Marine difference.