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. 
“Nena” is a comfortable and spacious cruiser that sleeps 4 people and has ample space for guests (up to 12). The generous galley is located up in the shelter. Operational helms and comfortable settees are located both in the shelter and up on the flybridge.
The Back Cove 41 “Freyja” is fitted with an efficient single Cummins 600hp diesel engine. The yacht is also equipped with bow and stern thrusters, a gen set, and reverse cycle heat and air conditioning. Down below there are 2 staterooms, each with a private head. This vessel sleeps up to 5 people. 
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.
2023 Ellis 36 Express Cruiser "All That Jazz". Includes: Ellis Cantilevered seats & Ellis fold-out tables, a Davit system with tender, diesel heating & cooking, solar charging, and a DC-AC inverter. Sleep 2 in the cabin and 2 in the salon. Ample seating for up to twelve people.
The Ellis 36 Bowrider Express "Marengo" is arguably the prettiest boat in Maine's waters. It is a premier yacht - available to clients who are planning to hire a Captain. The seating is comfortable and the galley is well-equipped - this is the perfect yacht for hosting cocktail cruises for up to 12 people.
Designed and built in Maine by Ellis Boat Company, this beautiful Ellis 36 "Downeast Cruiser" is available for bareboat chartering. Start your bareboat charter in Southwest Harbor and cruise throughout Downeast Maine, or travel South as far as Capetown Mass. 
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.
This Ellis 36 Express Cruiser is built with an extra long cabin allowing for a settee and extra sleeping accommodations below. Charter features include a large mounted grill in the cockpit and a big tender with 9hp Yamaha outboard. Additional information and photos here.
Formerly "Too Priceless" this Ellis 36 has seen quite a few upgrades from Ellis Boat Company recently, including a new Garmin plotter, generator, heat and air conditioning, induction cooktop, built-in grill, and a full shelter enclosure.
The Hinckley Picnic Boat EP is a classic and fun-to-drive Maine yacht. This boat has a Yanmar 400 Engine with a single Hamilton Jet Drive. Hire a Captain or bareboat this vessel yourself.
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.
