PORTLAND, Maine (AP) A new boat lift has been unveiled in Maine as part of a redevelopment project on Portland’s western waterfront.
The Portland Press Herald reports the 330-metric ton boat lift revealed Tuesday will be able to lift boats out of the water and move them to workshops on land.
The unveiling came as the city’s Planning Board began consideration of a 72-foot-tall boat maintenance building as part of the proposed $17 million Canal Landing marine complex.
Portland Shipyard owner Phineas Sprague says the building will be intended for ferries, barges and fishing boats. Portland currently lacks a facility to repair larger boats.
Sprague says he hopes to start construction on the maintenance facility as soon as possible.
