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Henry R. Abel & Co
Henry R. Abel is a family-owned, full-service yacht yard. They are located at the end of Somes Sound in Mount Desert, Maine. They have been around since 1975 providing the highest quality marine and specialty technical services to pleasure boats and commercial vessels.
Abel’s was started in a retired stone quarry in 1975 by Dave Beal. What began with a simple marine railway system has evolved into two marine travel lifts and nine buildings worth of inside storage, a large mooring field and multiple slips for lease, as well as a on-site restaurant.
Henry R. Abel & Co PO Box 184 20 Abel's Lane Mt. Desert , ME 04660 Contact: Allison Pinkham 207-276-5057 [email protected] abelyachtyard.com
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On the eastern shore, near the head of Somes Sound, is this very tidy and well maintained boat yard and marina with one of the area's nicest and most attractive lobster pounds/restaurants.
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- Latitude: 44.36158
- Longitude: -68.30554
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Henry R Abel & Co Yacht Yard
Address: 20 Abels Lane Mount Desert, ME 04660
Website: https://marinas.com/view/harbor/xgtx_Northeast_Harbor_Northeast_Harbor_ME_United_States
Phone: (207) 276-5057
About Henry R Abel & Co Yacht Yard
Henry R Abel & Co Yacht Yard is located at 20 Abels Lane Mount Desert, ME 04660. They can be contacted via phone at (207) 276-5057 for pricing, directions, reservations and more.
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Henry R Abel & Co Yacht Yard is located at 20 Abels Lane , Mount Desert, ME 04660
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Photo: Courtesy of Acadia National Park
Somes Sound is the only fjard* on the eastern Atlantic seaboard. It is connected to the ocean among the many mountains of Mount Desert Island, all formed by glaciers 360 million years. A sail up Somes Sound is exhilarating. Ocean swells drop astern and dramatic cliffs plunge into the deep water. At the head of the fjard lies graceful Somes Harbor, where the shoreline levels.
* According to the Maine Geological Survey Somes Sound's geology makes it "like a fjord, but not quite. So another Scandinavian term, ' fjard', applies better to the sound. A fjard is smaller in all ways than a fjord, and is simply a glacially carved embayment that is drowned by the sea. "
Approach & Cautions
Photo: Schooner at anchor in Somesville Harbor by R. Rubadeau
The sound is about 4.5 miles long and 0.2 miles wide, lying between steep rocky shores. It has a narrow entrance with few dangers, but one CCA member cautions, “The green flasher at the entrance to Somes Sound is small and sometimes quite difficult to pick up. The east side shoals up from place to place, so it’s better to favor the center to the west side of the sound once reasonably north of the green flasher at the entrance.” Sailing in the sound can sometimes be trying because of the topography—be ready for downdrafts from the surrounding mountains, with cats’ paws reaching out in all directions.
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Docking, Anchorages, or Moorings
Among the most inviting stops for overnighting in Somes Sound are these:
- Valley Cove under Eagle cliffs. One of Somes Sound’s most popular anchorages, this historic spot is on the western side, not far from the Norwood Cove anchorage. Proceed through The Narrows into Somes Sound, then just beyond Sand Point to starboard, turn to port and head into Valley Cove, looking for about 30 feet MLW along the south side. The bottom tends to be rocky and pebbly, but I’ve always managed to find enough good, sticky Maine mud to hold my anchor well. Protection from prevailing winds is excellent, but don’t be surprised by shifting winds with occasional gusts coming down the mountains. Even with her all-chain rode and a snubber terminated at the waterline, my 100,000 lb. boat tends to dance around the anchor a little while anchored here.
- Hall Quarry , an inactive quarry is about 1.7 NM north of Valley Cove to port. It’s too deep for anchoring, but the John M. Williams & Co. Boatyard (207-244-7854) offers rental moorings in July and August and a float (about 20 feet alongside) where water can be taken on. The yard has a 50-ton Travelift and offers full-service repair and restoration services, with indoor and outdoor storage and service, accommodating up to 200 boats. Close attention to detail and quality for boat services of any level of complexity on both power and sailboats as large as 55 feet in length and up to 7-foot draft. Offering complete woodworking, fiberglass, metal, composite, paint, and varnish capabilities, plus repairs and installations of mechanical systems, electronics, electrical, engine, and plumbing. Heated and unheated winter storage.
- Somes Harbor is another 0.8 NM to the north. The beginning of the entrance is very narrow. Leave the red nun marking Myrtle Ledge to starboard, then pass the green can close aboard to port and proceed up to Sheep Island. Quiet, well-protected, and serene, this is a favorite harbor of refuge in nor’easters, tropical storms, and hurricanes. You’ll find a fine anchorage between Sheep Island and the mainland in about 15 feet MLW. All the moorings are privately owned and best avoided unless you know the owner.
Getting Ashore
Photo: The iconic white footbridge in Somesville - courtesy of Acadia National Park
The floats on the NW side of the Somesville town landing are privately owned, but visiting boaters are welcome to come ashore and leave their dinghies in the designated area at the SW corner of the large float. The village is a short walk away.
Ashore you’ll find the picturesque village of Somesville, the first village to be settled by Europeans on Mount Desert Island . It’s part of the Town of Mount Desert . Like the sound, it’s named for Abraham Somes (1732-1831), who is considered the pioneer settler on Mount Desert Island. Visitors come to Somesville to take in the sight of beautifully preserved examples of early New England architecture, the Acadia Repertory Theater , and what must be one of the most photographed bridges in the state – a simple white footbridge in the center of town that arches over the stream flowing from Somes Pond to Somes Sound. Somesville enjoys close proximity to Echo Lake , Long Pond , and Acadia National Park hiking trails .
Among the very limited services in Somesville is Freshies , a convenience store with fresh food for take-out. Freshies is in the opposite direction from “downtown” Somesville. Turn left for the museum, gardens, church, and library. Turn right for Freshies.
Across Somes Sound to the east of Somes Harbor is the Henry R. Abel Yacht Yard (207-276-5057) and the ever-popular Abel’s Lobster Pound restaurant. The yard offers summer rental mooring and slips for lease, and there’s plenty of room for anchoring in good-holding mud off Abel’s at the head of the sound. With two Marine Travelifts and nine inside storage buildings, Abel’s offers mechanical, electrical, fiberglass, engine and generator, gel coat, painting, buffing and waxing, rigging services, and carpentry, plus winter and summer storage.
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Sailing up and down Somes Sound can be delightful if the wind is favorable. Valley Cove offers a wonderful hike up the hill, and Somesville is a lovely sheltered anchorage.
Jane Babbitt
When in Somesville, a truly wonderful treat is a fruit pie from Mount Desserts. You can preorder by phone (207-244-8710) or just stop by if the sign is out. The shop is located at 2 Brookside Road, which is a few hundred feet after the Somesville Museum heading south on Rt 102. It’s an easy walk from the guest dinghy dock. Hours are Thursday – Monday 11am to 5:30pm or until they sell out. Be sure to ask about the strawberry rhubarb pie, which is their specialty. Their motto: “It’s always pie time!”….. I agree!
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About Abel Henry R and CO Yacht Yard Abel Henry R and CO Yacht Yard located at Route 102 in West Tremont, ME services vehicles for Trailer Repair, Marina, Boat Supplies. Call (207) 276-5057 to book an appointment or to hear more about the services of Abel Henry R and CO Yacht Yard. Abel Henry R and CO Yacht Yard ReviewsBusiness Information Business Name: Abel Henry R and CO Yacht Yard Address: Route 102 Phone Number: (207) 276-5057 Email: not listed Related Shops Route 102 Bass Harbor, ME 04653 (207) 244-3374 Services: Trailer Repair , Boat Repair and Service 168 Clark Point Road Southwest Harbor, ME 04679 (207) 244-5525 Services: Trailer Repair 110 Granville Road Bass Harbor, ME 04653 (207) 244-5509 130 Shore Rd Southwest Harbor, ME 04679 (207) 244-5571 Services: Boat Repair and Service , Boat Supplies Nearby Shops 19 Marshall Brook Rd Southwest Harbor, ME 04679 131 Seal Cove Rd Southwest Harbor, ME 04679 254 Main St Southwest Harbor, ME 04679 Route 102 Bass Harbor, ME 04653 36 Clark Point Road Southwest Harbor, ME 04679 Nearby Locations West Tremont Bass Harbor Southwest Harbor Northeast Harbor Winter Harbor Popular Cities:
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© 2024 MechanicAdvisor.com | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy GET STEER'S CRM  Abel's Boat YardOctober 24, 2000 Our haul-out was a wonderful success. In fact we liked it so much we plan to do it again when we return from our visit to the states in December. Actually, we underestimated the amount of paint that we would need once we cleaned the bottom of the boat down to the primer coat. We want to be sure that we have a sufficient amount of paint on the bottom to last for several years. To that end we have ordered seven more gallons and they should arrive in Guatemala about the same time that we return from our trip. Abel’s yard uses a rail line for the haul-out. This was a new experience for us, and we (at least Jane) were a little nervous about how well it would go. In the past we have been hauled out by travel lifts in various marinas from Illinois to the Chesapeake. Inevitably a marina will need to have the boat brought back through a maze of turns through boats at the slip. At the haul-out slip the aft rigging must be removed and then the boat must be turned around so that the aft end can be pulled into the slip first. As the slings lift the boat out, it is impossible not to worry about whether the slings will hold that massive amount of weight. At a rail line there is a huge carriage that goes down into the water to a point deep enough for a boat to pull right up between four stakes that will secure it to the carriage. The carriage is then brought up out of the water by cables connected to big drums. That is it! No bother, no worry. The second photo will show Satori on the way out. The Guatemalans swim out with their masks on, dive down under the boat and secure it to the rail. We had agreed on the cost ahead of time. We were to pay $250 for the haul-out and the splash. We were also to pay $20/day for our time out of the water. The labor, if we chose to take advantage of it would be about $16.25 for each man/day, if we chose to take advantage of it. We did choose to have the Guatemalan workers clean the old ablative paint from the bottom down to the primer. We also had them polish the dark blue paint above the water line. The total was about 4.5 man/days of work. You can do the arithmetic and find that it should have been about $450 for the total. We were charged $386 for the whole thing. We stayed on board and ate most meals on board so we saved the extra cost of living off the boat. It was a very pleasant experience and we highly recommend it. The first photo shows Abel’s yard. This is definitely not the most elegant yard in the world – but who needs elegance when one is working in paint dust, sand blasting and fiber glass grinding? The last photo will show our view from the yard. The bridge that you see in the background is the 90’ high bridge over the Rio. Our marina is just this side of the bridge and on the left in the photo. We hope that your holidays are pleasant for all of you. We may not be in touch again until January, but you will all be in our hearts and our thoughts. Jane and Sander  Phone: 207-276-5057 Fax: 207-276-9831 Please call us or use the form below to get in touch. This form is ONLY for Abel Yacht Yard and NOT the restaurant. For Abel’s Lobster, please call: 207-276-8221 Name (required) Email (required) Visit our Popular Forums
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Henry R. Abel & Co. On the eastern shore near the head of Somes Sound, the Henry R. Abel & Co. Yacht Yard is a very tidy and well maintained full service boat yard and is also the location of one of the area's best lobster pound and seafood restaurants, Abel's Lobster. We are located near Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park in Mount Desert ...
Henry R Abel Boatyard is a family-owned, full-service yard. We have been around since 1975 providing the highest quality marine and specialty technical services to pleasure boats and commercial vessels. We are located on 6 acres nestled at the end of Somes Sound in Mount Desert, Maine. Hr Abel was started in a retired stone quarry in 1975 by ...
On the eastern shore near the head of Somes Sound, the Henry R. Abel & Co. Yacht Yard is a very tidy and well maintained full service boat yard and is also the location of one of the area's best lobster pound and seafood restaurants, Abel's Lobster. We are located near Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park in Mount Desert Island, Maine.
Henry R. Abel & Co. PO Box 184. 20 Abel's Lane. Mt. Desert , ME 04660. Contact: Allison Pinkham. 207-276-5057. [email protected]. abelyachtyard.com. Henry R. Abel is a family-owned, full-service Maine yacht yard located at the end of Somes Sound in Mt. Desert and includes Abel's Lobster Pound Restaurant.
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Henry R. Abel & Co. Yacht Yard. ... On the eastern shore, near the head of Somes Sound, is this very tidy and well maintained boat yard and marina with one of the area's nicest and most attractive lobster pounds/restaurants. Location Info. Mega Yacht Slips; 44.36158-68.30554; Amenities. Rates.
Marina Phone: 207-276-5057. Route 198, Mount Desert, ME 04660. View Marina Website. On the eastern shore, near the head of Somes Sound, is this very tidy and well maintained boat yard and marina with one of the area's nicest and most attractive lobster pounds/restaurants. View Photo Gallery.
About Henry R Abel & Co Yacht Yard. Henry R Abel & Co Yacht Yard is located at 20 Abels Lane Mount Desert, ME 04660. They can be contacted via phone at (207) 276-5057 for pricing, directions, reservations and more.
Across Somes Sound to the east of Somes Harbor is the Henry R. Abel Yacht Yard (207-276-5057) and the ever-popular Abel's Lobster Pound restaurant. The yard offers summer rental mooring and slips for lease, and there's plenty of room for anchoring in good-holding mud off Abel's at the head of the sound.
Henry R Abel & Co Yacht Yard, Mt Desert, ME, United States Marina. Find marina reviews, phone number, boat and yacht docks, slips, and moorings for rent at Henry R Abel & Co Yacht Yard.
Henry R Abel & Co Yacht Yard. Dock Not Offered. Mooring $35. Day Trip Not Offered. Abels Ln Mt Desert, ME 04660 0000. Check-in after 01:00 PM Check-out before 11:00 AM +1 207-276-5057. Book faster with the free Dockwa app. Amenities. Wireless Internet; Restrooms; Groceries; Restaurant; Dog Park; Land Storage; Travel Lift; Info. Cancellation ...
Abel Henry R & CO Yacht Yard gets a good deal of water. For the duration of November this area sees the most rain while August is the month with the least amount of precipitation. For the period of the summer highs here at Abel Henry R & CO Yacht Yard reach the 70's, and during the night it cools down to the 50's. Daytime highs during the ...
Abel's Lobster is a seasonal lobster pound and clam house with a casual dining room and exceptional views from our waterfront seating on a natural fjord. Due to the seasonality of our offerings, we suggest calling ahead (207-276-8221) to make sure we are open and to confirm our hours. Opening May 17th through mid-October. Tuesday - Friday:
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Abel's yard uses a rail line for the haul-out. This was a new experience for us, and we (at least Jane) were a little nervous about how well it would go. In the past we have been hauled out by travel lifts in various marinas from Illinois to the Chesapeake. Inevitably a marina will need to have the boat brought back through a maze of turns ...
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Contact Us. Phone: 207-276-5057. Fax: 207-276-9831. Please call us or use the form below to get in touch. This form is ONLY for Abel Yacht Yard and NOT the restaurant. For Abel's Lobster, please call: 207-276-8221. Name (required)
Several good yards to choose from. RAM Marina is a full on USA style boat yard. More details below. With 7.2 draft you will almost certainly need to be careened to cross the bar (controlling depth about 6'). More details below. More details copied from my Notes: " Rio Dulce Boatyards The 3 boat yards are Nana Juana, RAM Marine, and Abel's. Nana Juana has an articulated trailer which can ...
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