BBY Brokerage Significant classic and historic boats — found abandoned or laid up, or waiting on site at Brooklin Boat Yard — each a rare candidate for restoration.
Some boats are too significant to let slip away. These are vessels we have identified as exceptional restoration candidates — whether discovered abandoned or available elsewhere, or already in our care at Brooklin Boat Yard. Restoring a significant piece of history is an opportunity like no other. If one of these speaks to you, we would love to talk through what bringing her back could look like.
Restoration John Alden's personal Q-class race boat, built by Hodgdon Brothers in East Boothbay in 1929 — at 50'3" the largest Q boat in the class. A two-time Chicago–Mackinac winner and three-time Queen's Cup champion, delivered to Brooklin Boat Yard close to original condition and awaiting the full restoration she deserves.
Restoration A 1964 Sparkman & Stephens Admiral's Cup racer, built in Norway by the legendary Bjarne Aas — double-planked mahogany over oak, varnished inside and out. A remarkable time capsule now in covered storage, awaiting the restoration and next chapter she deserves.
If you know of a significant boat in need of restoration — or want to discuss taking one of these on — we would love to hear from you.