Two Maine-built boats in the running for 'Boat of the Year' Two boats built in Maine are nominated for "New Powered Vessel of the Year" by Classic Boat Magazine Credit: Courtesy Brooklin Boatyard Author: Don Carrigan Updated: 5:10 PM EST March 5, 2021 BROOKLIN, Maine — This week we told you about a Maine-built luxury yacht that’s in the running for an international award. Lyman Morse of Thomaston built the Hood 57 LM, which is nominated for "New Powered Vessel of the Year" by Classic Boat Magazine. A closer look at the other nominees shows a second boat, also built in Maine, is up for the same award.