Your charter starts with an Ellis Boat Company representative giving a full tutorial on the operation of the vessel out of Southwest Harbor, Maine. All Charter vessels include a tender and proper cruising/safety equipment. Additionally, the entire Ellis Charter Fleet is properly insured, well-maintained, and thoroughly cleaned between each charter.
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Book a day-charter with this classic Bunker & Ellis 42 Lobsteryacht "Jericho" with a local captain and enjoy a very special piece of history as you navigate the coast of Maine. This classic wooden picnic boat is widely considered to be the most famous of the Bunker and Ellis built in the mid-1900s. 
Fast and Nimble - The Hinckley T40 "Timbuktu" provides a fun boating experience while avoiding the prolific lobster trap lines that populate the Maine coast. Timbuktu is outfitted for day-cruising and/or overnighting, with or without a Captain.
Added to the fleet in 2020, this Wilbur 38 flybridge Cruiser is ready for cruising the Downeast Maine coast. A tender and outboard will be included. This vessel will be fully equipped for overnighting and lengthy cruising.
New to the fleet in 2024, this Ellis 36 Flybridge Cruiser sleeps four down below with a full galley topside. Loaded with systems and easy to operate with bow & stern thrusters, this vessel will be fully equipped for overnighting and extended cruising.
Custom Designed and built by Ellis Boat Company, this beautiful Ellis 36 Express Cruiser features a custom top design, 465 hp Yanmar diesel engine, Garmin electronics, generator, and more.
New to the fleet in 2025, the Ellis 36 Express Cruiser "Sea Smoke" is a classic boat with new electronics. Sleeps 2 below and 2 as needed in the shelter. This is the perfect couple's overnighter or a fantastic day-boat for you and your family/friends. 
This Ellis 36 Express Cruiser, “Botany Bay” includes a Yanmar diesel engine, tender/outboard, generator, air conditioning (and heat), enormous galley with propane cooktop/oven, head & separate shower, dinner set up for up to eight people.
This Ellis 36 has seen quite a few upgrades from Ellis Boat Company, including a new Garmin plotter, generator, heat and air conditioning, induction cooktop, and a full shelter enclosure.
This Ellis 28 Express Cruiser, fully restored in 2017, features a 225 hp Volvo Diesel engine, bow thruster, Garmin plotter/radar, v-berth, heating system, head, hot water, salt/fresh water, anchor, small galley, and tender on davits.
This Ellis 28 Open Fisherman "Sea Glass" was recently built by Ellis Boat Company. It features a 240 hp Yammar, swim platform, davit system with tender, Simrad plotter/radar, Double Stidd seat, head with holding tank, anchor with windlass. Ideal for day cruising and light fishing.
The Ellis 26 Lobster Yacht “MarvEllis”, recently restored by Ellis, features a 250 hp Suzuki outboard, bow thruster, Garmin plotter/radar, seating for six, v-berth, enclosed head, fridge, saltwater and freshwater washdown, fusion stereo, anchor with windlass, and a 2-person inflatable kayak.
