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Shaw's Fish and Lobster Wharf, New Harbor, ME | |
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5 STAR EATS Allen's Seafood, Harpwell, Maine | |
 Allen's Seafood on the Harpwell Neck in Casco Bay is a great outdoor family seafood restaurant. You'll find 5 star service and fresh seafood doesn't get any fresher. The kids will have a ball looking at the bins of live lobsters and crabs or exploring the nearby cove. Tie up on their moorings for lunch or land at their dock. There's a town boat launch within 100 yards of Allens.
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Bar Harbor, Maine | |
 Bar Harbor on the eastern shore of Mt Desert Island is an extremely popular destination for tourists - be they from other parts of the U.S. or the world. For the boater there is great beauty from surrounding mountains and nearby Acadia National Park.
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Great family place to go Damariscove Island, Maine | |
| Damariscove Island is a rural Maine island with a natural vegetative cover and over 4 miles of narrow walking paths for you to enjoy. Owned by the Boothbay Land Trust, and featuring free guest moorings. | |
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All tide! Dolphin Marina and Restaurant, Harpswell, Maine | |
 The Dolphin Marina and Chowderhouse Restaurant provide plenty of mooring opportunities, limited slips and an all-tide ramp. Located in well protected Potts Harbor with ready access to all points in Casco Bay.
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Dysart's Great Harbor Marina | |
| 150 slips for up to 180' boats, there's a lot of Marina here. | |
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Historic site Eagle Island, Maine Admiral Peary | |
 Eagle Island in Casco Bay, Maine is a state owned treasure that you can visit for the day between June 15 and labor day. It makes a fine family outing - both adventurous and educational. Projecting well into Casco Bay, the island is easy to reach and a perfect "pit-stop" for those simply making their way along the Maine Coast.
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Grassy Ledge near the Goslings, Harpswell, Maine | |
| Grassy Ledge near the Goslings is a tiny rock outcropping that is home to dozens of Atlantic Harbor Seals. | |
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History of Jewel Island, Peter W. Benoit's book, a Review | |
| A rich history of Jewell island - a favorite gunk hole, harbor, and island in Maine's Casco Bay. | |
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Jewell Island, Maine | |
 A state-owned island with a small but well protected harbor. Walking paths and WWII military towers with a view of Casco Bay. Very busy in season.
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Little Snow Island, Quahog Bay, Harpswell, Maine | |
 A small island in Quahog Bay you can visit and camp on, Little Snow sits near the larger (and private) Snow Island. It invites you and your family to enjoy a free campsite and some spectacular views all around this small pocket-size island. The island is managed by the Maine Island Trail Association and is owned by the State of Maine for public enjoyment.
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Mackerel Cove, Bailey Island, Maine | |
 A picturesque small working Maine harbor and a nice place to take photos, but no services for the pleasure boater.
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A Must-Stop-At Place Maine Maritime Museum, Bath, Maine | |
 The museum offers a few overnight moorings but allows shorter stays for FREE with entry to the museum. Visit the museum to see and experience a rich visual history of Maine's maritime past, participate in workshops and lectures, or hop on one of their sponsored cruise boats!
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Monhegan Island, Maine | |
 A well known island located about 10 miles off Mid Coast Maine. Known for its rugged beauty, beautiful vistas and as a place where artists come for inspiration. Has a small working harbor with a few guest moorings.
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Portland Head Light, Cape Elizabeth, Maine | |
 George Washington commissioned one of the most well known Maine lighthouses. Enjoy a tour in-season.
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Rangeley Lake, Maine | |
| Rangeley Lake is 6300 acres or about 7-8 miles long and a mile wide. It is generally very deep- up to 145 feet in places. | |
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Seal Harbor, Maine on Mt Desert Island | |
 Seal harbor on the southern side of Mt Desert Island is a cozy harbor with some anchorage, a large public beach, supplies close by, a town landing and a private yacht club that has several guest moorings.
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Sebasco Harbor Resort, Sebasco Estates, Maine | |
| Sebasco Harbor Resort is a boater-friendly luxury resort that offers moorings, two restaurants and resort amenities like golfing, salt water pool, Health Club and shower facilities. Located near the mouth of the New Meadows River. | |
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Great family time! Seguin Island Lighthouse, Maine | |
 A major Maine lighthouse you can visit with your family located on Seguin Island at the mouth of Kennebec River. Includes a small gunk hole cove with 5 guest moorings. You'll need your own dingy.
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Wayfarer Marine | |
| Wayfarer welcomes you to Camden with full facilities for cruising yachts. We offer moorings, harbor floats, marina slips, and tie-up alongside lighted docks. Services include gas, diesel, water, shore power, pump-out, laundry, wi-fi, and showers. | |
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The Coast of Maine Book; A Complete Guide | |
| Although not a book specifically about boating it is a useful reference for coastal boaters and sailors. We have to come to shore sometimes! Explore this book further at AMAZON by clicking on the link at left. | |