Maine Float was invited to participate as one of 12 businesses in the first cohort of the Dirigo Labs Accelerator program.

Maine Float was invited to provide a fun transportation method for the Maine Cabin Masters Crew to reach their next project on Patee Pond in Winslow.

Initiative by Dirigo Labs to provide free training to 12 small businesses in ways to attract customers, develop products, navigate legal and financial hurdles, conduct marketing and more.

WINTHROP, Maine (WABI) - A Winthrop man has found a business niche selling motorized floating picnic tables.

Lon Cameron’s day job is as a physicians assistant, but ever since he built a motorized picnic table out of his old dock on a whim, another opportunity has presented itself.

WINTHROP, Maine —

A Maine man has combined a boat and a picnic table into a one-of-a-kind creation that is turning heads out on the water.

“We're not looking for speed. We're just looking for quiet social enjoyment,” said Lon Cameron, of Winthrop.

Lon Cameron has channeled his creative drive into developing floating motorized picnic tables, a new and different way for people to enjoy time on the water.

Lon Cameron of Winthrop says his tables take roughly two weeks to make, seat 6, and are sold for $2,200 (note: this price is no longer valid)