Welcome to Gowen Marine. After nearly a century in business, we remain committed to providing nothing less than outstanding customer service, top quality products, and value seldom found in today's marketplace.

Gowen Marine, as it is now known, began in 1908 as a machine repair shop on Fore Street in Portland. The founders of the company, Harry and Fred Williams, had many interests, as diverse as radio equipment, welding services, and boat engines. As seemingly unfocused as their business interests may have been, there was one thing that they held passionate in all of their endeavors; that they would provide to the Portland, ME market the highest quality products and services available.

Today, under the leadership of Joe Schmader, the current owner, a great deal has changed. What was once a diverse group of businesses, is now a company intently focused on the commercial and recreational marine industry. One thing that has not changed is the unrelenting commitment to satisfying every customer. Quality First is more than a motto, it's rule #1 at Gowen Marine.

Take for example the Gowen approach to selling boats. In a world where boats are offered any way you want them, as long as it is the way the manufacturer wants it, Gowen Marine takes a refreshing approach. We'll make your new boat right for you. Starting with the hull, we work with our customers to customize everything from power choices to seating, fishing equipment to cruising comfort, we'll learn what your needs and wants are, and do what it takes to make your boat work for you. Can it all be worth the effort? Absolutely! We have no doubt that a satisfied customer is a repeat customer, and it is on that belief that we will continue to satisfy customers in Maine and New England for another century to come.

Gowen is a full service boat yard, able to offer a vast array of services for both commercial and recreational boaters. Prop repair, shaft work and alignments, painting and refinishing, and fiberglass repair are among our areas of expertise. In addition, Gowen can take care of any kind of repower you might require. We are authorized dealers for Yanmar diesel inboards, SeaMaxx gasoline inboards, as well as Honda, Suzuki, and Nissan outboards. We also carry the complete line of Maritime Skiffs, Carolina Skiffs, and World Cat catamarans.

Please take some time to look around our site and learn about us and our products. If you find that you have any questions, whatever we can help you with, we invite you to contact us.