Hodgdon Yachts of East Boothbay has survived 192 years, most recently by buildin

Hodgdon Yachts of East Boothbay has survived 192 years, most recently by building luxury boats. To diversify, owner Tim Hodgdon began using composite materials and opened a facility in Richmond to build yacht interiors for larger shipyards. The company plans to offer an apprenticeship program for students at the adjacent Richmond public schools. Hodgdon worked with the University of Maine\u27s Advanced Engineering Wood Composites Center to redesign the U.S. Navy\u27s Mark V patrol boat, building a fast but more cushioned boat called the Mako. With details on carbon-fiber boats