Went on another cruise and his past week on the Stephen Taber. The fog finally cut on our second…read moreday. The winds and sun decided to bless this beautiful schooner with great sailing winds ! The food by Chef Juice, they call him was absolutely 5 stars ! From the best cheeses from around the world hand picked by Capt. Noah and his wife Jane were absolutely fantastic ! They take pride in their appetizers before a wonderful meal ! All the meals are hand made and out of this world ! The trip was almost fog free and we went around many of the Maine islands and had the wonderful lobster bake on Russ island, a favorite of Captain Noah's ! The crew on this trip was absolutely amazing ! They were absolutely spit on with detail and did everything they could to make you feel welcome on such a special schooner cruise. If you haven't taken a schooner cruise, I highly recommend that you give it a try! 3/4 of my sons have gone and they loved it ! Once again, I give this trip a 5 star review !

Wonderful trip. Still talking about it. Food was amazing. Staff were wonderful and knew what they…read morewere doing. It doesn't have the comfort of a cruise, but if you're someone who likes camping spaces, this is your next adventure.

We came up to Rockland for the lobster fest and to get married on the Isaac Evans. Capt Brenda and…read moreher crew did an unbelievable job with the wedding and the sail was awesome. On the evening cruise we had lobster dinner with corn and salad. They also provided us with a cake to cut and our friends provided the champagne. This was an unforgettable experience to be on this beautiful old boat and to watch the crew work her lines with the expertise of seasoned sailors. Captain Brenda owns the Isaac Evans and does weekly sails typically except during certain events where she does daily sails. The boat is immaculate and kept up to her period of sailing with a few modern modifications Ike the head. The stove is a wood burning stove and the guest quarters are large for a boat. My husband and I will one day come back for a weekly sail with her and the crew. Thank you again guys for the most wonderful wedding a girl could expect.

My sister got married on the Isaac H Evans. Our family chartered the whole boat and Capt. Brenda…read moremarried my sister and her partner of 16 years. It was one of the most magical weekends of my life. Captain Brenda and her crew worked night and day to give us 24 hours of great food, beautiful memories and an exceptional experience. She is devoted to he business, her clients and her ship.

Guide was great and knew a lot about local history, boat was nice, ride was comfortable. Would…read morerecommend going for longer than two hours as it did not seem long enough to see much.

From the owner: Day Sails and Private Charters aboard the Friendship Sloop Anna R.read more

I have just finished sailing 2 weeks ot the schooner Victory Chimes. We sailed on the Maine coast,…read moreit was fantastic. The captain Sam was very knowledgeable. He sailed us to the Islands of Mattincus , and Monhegan , to east Booth bay and Vinyl Haven , South West harbor , and many new and interesting places. The crew was very well trained and worked great together, on sailing the vessel, and catering to the passengers needs . Then there was the chef and galley hands . They did an excellent job of preparing the meals , and and catering to the passengers, dietary needs . You meet passengers from all over the us, and Canada . Who become family , by trips end . I highly recommend sailing on the Victory Chimes . If you want a unique, relaxing , and satisfying vacation, it's impossible to to beat !

From the owner: Cruising the unique and beautiful rugged coast of Maine, while enjoying live music aboard a 118…read moreyear old Schooner.

Quality workmanship, diesel re-builders. Would highly recommend.read more

They tried to rip me off. Told me I needed a $3800 rebuild on my outboard motor. They told me it…read morehad 60lbs of compresion on the best cylinder. My compression gague and two other boat shops says it has between 95 and 105 on every cylinder. I don't know what they were trying to pull. Either they were going to rebuild it and then tell me, Oh that wasn't the only problem, we need another $1000 to fix it. Or they were going to fix whatever the problem was and say they rebuilt the motor. Either way they are crooks.Stay away.beware

Do not use Ocean Pursuits!!…read more Horrible experience at this yard. They overcharge and nickle and dime you to death. First, they wouldn't let me bring in a 3rd party to shrinkwrap my boat which is understandable. But then they charged me nearly the cost of winter storage to do it! Then in the spring they charged me again to take away the plastic! Now the worst of it. I requested an estimate to have my mast and boom painted. I received an estimate of $3,100-$3,500 in writing (which took 3 months to get). I gave the go ahead and let them know that it was barely in my budget. Without any notice, I got invoices totaling $9,000! When I called to ask about this they tried to justify it with man-hours worked and materials. I got threatened that my boat would be held until what was due was paid in full! This is why I asked for an estimate! I understand that their are sometimes extras when you get into it, but a good boat yard will hit their estimate or be very close to it. Do not use Ocean Pursuits. I should have done diligence and asked around about them first. I have since learned that this is how they always do business.

From the owner: Ocean Pursuits is a family-owned and -operated boatyard located on the Rockland waterfront. It was…read moreestablished in 1987 by Bill Cowan, a USCG-licensed sailing captain. He brings his twenty-plus years of nautical skills and technical experience home after sailing worldwide. He knows firsthand the importance of having a vessel properly constructed and maintained with working systems. Ocean Pursuits is committed to giving you quality work at affordable prices. Our satisfied customers include boatbuilders, recreational boat-owners (both power and sail) and commercial fishermen. Boatyard Services All boats and owners are unique. We at Ocean Pursuits boatyard will work with you to achieve exactly what you need for your boat. Ocean Pursuits waterfront location allows us to offer a complete line of services that include haul & launch, rigging, repairs and complete systems service. Our full-time, year-round crew is a complement of craftsmen that includes skilled joiners, painters, varnishers, licensed electronic technicians and certified marine refrigeration and mechanical mechanics. If you are interested in having a complete system upgrade, new wiring, a cosmetic refit, AWL Grip paint, a coat of varnish, or if you are just looking for a safe, honest yard to store your boat, then we are the yard for you...