Heritage Craftsmanship, Downeast Performance
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Wilbur Yachts: Built for Cruising with Confidence
Wilbur Yachts builds classic Downeast-style vessels known for their craftsmanship, seaworthiness, and timeless appeal. Based in Maine, the shipyard combines traditional boatbuilding techniques with modern systems integration to deliver yachts tailored for serious cruisers. As a result, Wilbur continues to attract discerning owners seeking custom layouts, quiet operation, and exceptional handling.
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About Wilbur Yachts
A Storied Maine Tradition
Since its founding in 1973 in Southwest Harbor, Maine, Wilbur Yachts has built over 200 fully custom vessels, blending the rugged charm of classic Downeast design with modern craftsmanship and meticulous build quality.
Client-Centred Custom Design
Wilbur works one-on-one with owners to create deeply personal yachts, translating each client’s cruising ambitions into functional and elegant layouts. Their design approach combines heirloom-grade construction with thoughtful ergonomic planning to elevate the onboard experience.
Iconic Builds and Esteemed Commissions
Standout vessels—such as classic semi-displacement cruisers like the Wilbur 38 and tailored double-ender models—demonstrate the shipyard’s mastery in sea-kindly hull design and timeless aesthetics.
Technical Innovation Meets Downeast Integrity
Wilbur reinforces its traditional lines through advanced materials and construction methods, including hand-laid fiberglass with foam cores and reinforced structure. The result: yachts that offer exceptional strength, efficiency, and enduring performance.
Wilbur at a Glance
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Maine, USA
Specialities
The shipyard excels at crafting custom Downeast‑style motor yachts that blend heirloom-quality aesthetics with serious offshore capability, favored by discerning cruisers and boutique clients
Size Range
Wilbur builds vessels ranging from 28 to 70 feet, offering flexible semi-custom layouts that accommodate day cruisers, long-range passagemakers, and more demanding applications
Hull Configurations
The yard specializes in semi‑displacement and soft‑chine hull designs that deliver superb seaworthiness, stable tracking, and efficient performance in diverse cruising conditions.
Hull Materials
Wilbur constructs all hulls using hand-laid fiberglass with balsa or foam cores, alternating matte and woven roving layers, and reinforced structural areas where required.
Services
Wilbur offers full turnkey custom yacht construction, in-house design collaboration, comprehensive repair/retrofit services, and dedicated client support from its Maine facility.
Wilbur Projects
New Yacht Construction Expertise with Wilbur
Worth Avenue Yachts brings decades of experience guiding clients through the custom new build process with Wilbur Yachts. From design consultation to delivery, our team manages each stage with precision—offering insider access to ongoing projects, proprietary build records, and real-time tracking of progress. We work directly with Wilbur’s Maine-based team to ensure that every detail reflects the builder’s hallmark craftsmanship and Downeast heritage.
Wilbur Yachts stands out for its ability to merge traditional aesthetics with purpose-built functionality, making it a premier choice for clients seeking a custom or semi-custom yacht. Each build benefits from hand-laid fiberglass construction, seakindly hulls, and a high degree of personalization—perfect for owners who prioritize classic style, quiet performance, and lasting quality. Partnering with Worth Avenue Yachts ensures full-service support, technical advisory, and confidence in the final result. Together with Wilbur Yachts, we deliver vessels that are as seaworthy as they are timeless.
Build Without Compromise.
At Worth Avenue Yachts, we turn visionary ideas into world-class yachts—crafted with precision, passion, and a commitment to your unique journey.
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Ready to bring your dream yacht to life? Get in touch with our new build specialists today and start your custom journey.
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