A sharp entry, full keel and relatively narrow ûhull contribute to the Wasque 26's smooth, ûyet wet, ride.

Downeast boats as a class have certainly stood the test of time. Seaworthy, comfortable and beautifully proportioned, these boats are often overlooked by the very boat buyers who would most value and appreciate their qualities. The mold for the Wasque 26 was pulled from a wooden bass boat that used to fish the rips for striped bass off Martha’s Vineyard.

Whether you call the Wasque 26 a picnic boat or lobster yacht, it’s decidedly a dayboat, meant to cruise around the bay and maybe do a little gunkholing in nearby coves and inlets. While you could spend the night, or even the weekend onboard, you wouldn’t want to do it often,…