⛵ Sailboat DB

Quincy Adams Yacht Yard

Active: 1932 – 1968

Located in Quincy, MA and founded by Fred Lawley, who was the son of George Lawley, another famous Massachusetts boat builder. Financial difficulties forced a sale to Harold Noyes and his son and Lawley was forced to resign. The yard then was renamed Quincy Adams Yacht Yard and Ralph Richmond became manager. \r\nMany notable yachts were launched at the yard such as 'Ticonderoga', winner of many ocean races. The yard also built a number military craft during WWII.

Boats (5)

Name LOA (ft) First Built Last Built Rig
BULL'S EYE 15.71 1914 Fractional Sloop
HERRESHOFF 12 1/2 15.83 1914 1948 Gaffhead Sloop
QUINCY ADAMS 17 26.5 1946 1947 Fractional Sloop
US ONE-DESIGN 37.75 1946 1948 Fractional Sloop
YANKEE ONE DESIGN 30.5 1937 1960 Fractional Sloop