Washburn & Doughty Associates, Inc. of East Boothbay, Maine specializes in the construction of steel and aluminum commercial vessels. Founded by Bruce Doughty, Bruce Washburn and Carl Pianka, the yard began building fishing boats in 1977. Since then, the yard has continued to prosper by diversifying its capabilities, developing innovative designs and building techniques, and reaching out to new markets. Washburn & Doughty has delivered of a diverse mix of tugboats, commercial passenger vessels, fishing boats, barges, ferries and research vessels.

Despite a fire on July 11, 2008, that destroyed Washburn & Doughty’s main facility, the company is still strong and building boats. Since the fire, the company has delivered one 121’ Intercon Tug and laid keels for two 98’ Z Drive Tugs. Work has begun on our new facility, which will feature all the benefits of efficient design and state-of-the art equipment.

Washburn & Doughty can build to a customer's plans, or its experienced in-house architects can custom design a boat. Yard personnel are experienced designing and building to ABS Rules for Vessels Under 200 feet, US Coast Guard requirements including subchapters H, K and T, Lloyds classification, IEEE-45 Electrical standards, US Public Health Service regulations and Canadian Coast Guard requirements.

Located on the beautiful Damariscotta River in mid-coast Maine, Washburn & Doughty invites potential customers to visit the yard. Our hours of operation are Monday - Thursday 7:00AM -5:30PM and Friday 7:00AM - 2:00PM.