Hylan & Brown is a custom yacht design and construction company specializing in traditionally-inspired designs created with the highest standards of craftsmanship. Whether we are building a 13′ 100 lb peapod or a 43′ 12-ton power cruiser, we are committed to producing heirloom quality watercraft that indulge one’s senses and inspire rich experiences. We offer the rare opportunity to bring your custom yacht from vision, to design, to reality, all under one roof. Our design and construction portfolio includes numerous examples of unique new construction, accurate and sensitive restoration of historically significant vessels, and tastefully customized and updated versions of classic yachts.
Photo: Maynard BrayFrom Route 175, look for the Hylan & Brown Boatbuilders and Benjamin River Marine signs. Turn onto Benjamin River Drive.
Follow the dirt road down the hill to where it takes a sharp right turn onto Frank Day Lane. Take that right turn and you’ll see our buildings right in front of you!
Maintenance
Proper storage and maintenance is critical to the longevity and integrity of your wooden boat. At Hylan & Brown we have the facilities, the knowledge, and the experience necessary to keep your boat in great shape!
Conventional concrete floored storage structures or outside storage can dry out a wooden boat over the winter months. In the short term this will result in a poor topside finish, and a leaky boat on launch day. In the long term improper storage will shorten the life of your boat or require frequent and costly refits. Our dirt floored storage sheds are specifically designed to keep your boat swelled up tight by allowing moisture in and keeping wind and sun out.
Our maintenance program is tailored to every boat, owner, and budget. Whether your boat has miles of varnish, or a “workboat” finish, we will develop a strategy to get your boat looking and performing its best, and keep it that way.
Please contact us for a storage quote so you can realize the long term savings and piece of mind of a well cared for boat. We think you’ll find our rates quite reasonable.
Photo: Maynard Bray