Lionel Plante Associates

Offering first class transportation between the mainland and the islands aboard its founder’s namesake, The Lionel Plante Sr. This state-of-the-art landing craft is LPA’s fifth vessel.  Its unique design was custom generated by more than three decades of island transportation experience.  It was built locally by Washburn & Doughty in East Boothbay, Maine.

The Lionel Plante Sr.’s shallow draft and bow ramp design allows the family to bring their excavation experience and equipment to almost any shore along the coast. The vessel is routinely employed as an efficient and economical means of transporting lumber, concrete, aggregates, fuels, modular homes and just about any other product an islander requests.

Cathy Plante and her sibling partners utilize their knowledge of construction and marine experience to further develop LPA’s unique focus on increasing the quality of island life. The company’s ability to install modern septic systems, drilled wells, rock seawalls and the cleanup of dumpsites are all examples of quality improvements these islanders offer to their neighbors.

LPA also operate a marina and laundromat on Peaks Island