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The modern Travelift at Wayfarer Marine suddenly seems quite out of place above these three classic Maine yachts.	A gorgeous schooner launched in 2003 by the Benjamin & Gannon yard in Martha's Vineyard.
Formerly the committee boat of the New York Yacht Club, the Maine-built yacht Black Knight now does weekly charters throughout New England.	Dorade, at far right, is the breakthrough ocean-racer who launched Olin Stephens' career when he designed her back in 1929. She has recently been completely restored.
Even in the fading evening light, Dorade's beauty is obvious.	Don't look for an exhaust pipe on this classic yacht — the new owner had Dorade's engine removed, restoring her to the way she was when first built.
A trifecta of class. Dorade is at far left.	A yacht for every size and shape.
Even the backsides of these sailing yachts are pleasing to the eye.	The cockpit of a W-class sloop is a fine place indeed.
The gold-leaf painting on the billethead of the Peggy Bawn is just one of the indications to the level of craftsmanship that went into her reconstruction.	The classic yachts are gorgeous tied to the dock, but at their heart they are all meant to do one thing — sail.

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