BlueJacket Shipcrafters, Inc. is the oldest manufacturer of wood boat model kits in the USA, operating since 1905. It is a mecca for boatbuilders and a go-to place for model ship building. The manufacturer produces wooden boat model kits, including Laughing Whale kits, making all the models and their metal fittings right on the premises. It also offers premade models, custom cherry wood cases, and structures for model railroads. The business restores boats and is a supplier of tools, paints, books, and hobby equipment for all ages. Visitors will find a very nice selection of model ships from different eras, displayed with great detail work, alongside nautical-themed items. While some note the selection can vary, many customers recommend the business for its great service, knowledge, and helpful staff, whether contacted online or at their Searsport, Maine location marked by a distinctive lighthouse.
Loved this place! Amazing model ship building …and an added bonus is that I found a unique set of boat prop earrings that were created in this very place! Talented crew❤
October 2025
They have amazing nautical model kits. The staff was professional and friendly.
July 2025
Remarkable store! We were impressed by the ship models available as kits to be self-assembled and as already assembled models.
