SECOND GENERATION

The MJM origin story is well documented and oft told. As he grew older, famed sailboat builder Bob Johnstone was looking to trade in his sails and winches for a powerboat that he and his wife, Mary, could cruise aboard comfortably. Not seeing exactly what he wanted on the market, he set out to do what any good boatbuilder would do: create it himself, with the help of naval architect Doug Zurn. A couple years later, Mary Johnstone’s Motorboat was splashed, and MJM Yachts was born.

Since then, MJM has carved a niche for itself in the crowded Downeast market. Hundreds of MJMs were built under Johnstone’s watchful eye at Boston Boatworks. I’ve had the opportunity to test multiple models with Johnstone over the years and always walked away impressed with the quality of construction, the swiftness and efficiency of the ride and a respect for the company’s founder, who took such a personal approach to his