14 minute read
Dock Talk
DOCKTALK
Maryland Boatbuilders and Dealers Expo
Advertisement
Want to see custom boats and the Marylanders who make ’em? en, here’s another great reason to celebrate spring in Cambridge, MD. e brand-new Maryland Boatbuilders and Dealers Expo April 10-11 will celebrate the many boatbuilders, dealers, and other people who make boating and boats happen across the state.
Organizer Kirsten Strohmer of MTS Broadcasting says, “Cambridge is my own town and boasts a fantastic venue called Sailwinds Park situated right on the Choptank River. When Martin Hardy of Composite Yacht asked us about using the park for a boatbuilders’ event, we jumped at the chance. He told me that Maryland is one of four states known for boatbuilding; the other three are Florida, Maine, and North Carolina. He also told me the history of boatbuilding in Cambridge. I was so interested in all of this that I thought, ‘Marylanders need a way to celebrate our
rich history and give our boatbuilders the attention they deserve.’”
“Martin gave me names and numbers of builders, I went through PropTalk Magazine for more names and numbers, and I made lots and LOTS of calls. e response from the boatbuilders has been full of excitement and positive energy! Nine builders are bringing their custom work for display inside Governors Hall. Outside, we’ll have boat dealers, custom shing rods, custom lures, kayaks, canoes, jet skis, and anything else related to water recreation. Cambridge Main Street will even have a boat swap on a portion of the campus! Of course, we’ll have crab cakes, fried oysters, cream of crab soup, subs and sandwiches, beer, soda, and water,” Strohmer adds. “I’m very excited for this year’s show and can’t wait for next year!”
The Grand National Waterfowl Hunt Club’s Statue at Sailwinds Park. The Real Deals
Fresh from the pages of PropTalk’s Boatshop Reports, here are some of the boatbuilders you’ll be able to meet and greet during the Expo:
Reid Bandy of Bandy Boats in
Annapolis (bandyboats.com),
Tom Campbell of Campbell Custom
The Visitor’s Center at Sailwinds Park in Cambridge.
Yachts in Oxford (campbellsboatyard.com), Martin Hardy of Com- posite Yacht in Trappe (compositeyacht.biz), George Hazzard of Wooden Boat Restoration in Millington (woodenboatrestorationllc.com),
Jerry LeCompte from Dockside Boat
Works in Cordova (docksideboatworks. com),
Pete Mathews of Mathews Brothers in
Denton (mathewsboats.com),
Joe Reid of Mast and Mallet in
Edgewater (mastandmallet.com),
John Swain of Schooner Sultana fame in Chestertown (sultanaprojects.org), and last but not least:
Tom Weaver of Eastport Yacht Com- pany in Annapolis (eastportyacht.com).
For years, these master shipwrights have been making boats that charm the socks o customers. Don’t be shy; click to their websites to learn more about the people who make dreamboats happen. en, meet them at the Expo; they’ll be waiting for you. And, Saturday at 1 p.m., don’t miss Swain’s 20- to 30-minute slide presentation on the Sultana’s construction.
More about the Expo
All weekend long, you’ll see sport shers, hydroplanes, trawlers, Jon boats, sailboats, and more. Check out shing and recreational gear and an array of boating supplies. Be part of the public boat swap, which bene ts Cambridge Main Street, the town’s goodwill ambassador, if you will. e action (in the form of indoor exhibits and exhibitors) will all happen at Sailwinds Park—rain or shine—April 10-11. With admission a mere $5, it’s the best deal in town. Doors open at 9 a.m. While you’re there, chat up PropTalk sta ers; we are one of the proud sponsors of this new event. And, if you want to swap a boat, call Jim Du y at (410) 228-0020 or e-mail him at o ce@ cambridgemainstreet.com.
About Sailwinds Park
is Visitors Center is much more than a place to appease the information needs of visitors. Sure, it’s got a wealth of helpful sta and colorful, printed materials to answer any question you might have about what’s going on all over Dorchester County throughout the year. What makes this place special is its meandering paths and waterfowl sculpture along the waterfront, its expansive views across the Route 50 Bridge over the Choptank River, and the many festivals and concerts by big-name talents that are hosted there. It’s also safe to say that the facility boasts the biggest tot lot (kids’ playground) on the Bay and probably the galaxy, for that matter. For more information, visit sailwindscambridge.com and tell them PropTalk sent you.
Build Your Own Wooden Boat! by Beth Crabtree DOCKTALK
This year, why add to the nation’s consumption of plastic? You can build your own wooden canoe, rowing ski , or sailing ski with help from experienced instructors. is familyfriendly opportunity is ongoing until December at the Calvert Marine Museum (CMM), located in Solomons. e program is run in conjunction with the Patuxent Small Craft Guild.
Here’s how it works: First, determine which type of boat you want to build and choose two consecutive Saturdays you can devote to the endeavor. e program runs from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day. No experience is necessary, but an appointment is required, so be sure to call for scheduling (see below). en invite your hardworking and fun-loving friends and family to join you. Children ages 10 years and older can participate with an adult. At the end of the second day, you will have created a 16-foot canoe, 12-foot
rowing ski , or a sailing version complete with sail, spars, daggerboard, and rudder.
e costs for the program are as follows: a canoe plus two paddles run $600 for CMM members and $650 for nonmembers; a rowing ski runs $950 for CMM members and $1000 for non-members; the sail version runs $1750. is includes all materials necessary. Financial assistance is available through the Melvin Conant Memorial Youth Fund, established to encourage young people, especially those in need, to participate in CMM’s Patuxent Small Craft Center. Youth groups are welcome with an adult. To schedule an appointPhoto Courtesy of Butch Garren ment, contact George Surgent at (410) 586-2700 or e-mail him at gsurgent@comcast.net. For more information, click on calvertmarinemuseum.com.
ree great full-service locations in Oxford, Maryland
All the comforts of a full-sevice maina plus repairs, repowers and re ts. Fuel dock @Jack’s Pt. open 7 days a week, 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. for the summer season.
Campbell’s Town Creek Boatyard
109 Myrtle Avenue 410.226.0213
Campbell’s Bachelor Point Yacht Co.
26106A Bachelors Harbor Drive 410.226.5592
Campbell’s Custom Yachts
Campbell’s Boatyard @ Jack’s Pt.
106 Richardson Street 410.226.5105
Transient Slips Available
Come See Us at the
· www.campbellsboatyards.com
Locally owned and operated for 15 years · Certi ed Cummins dealer with certi ed Cummins mechanics info@campbellsboatyards.com
“Green-Minded” Fuel Accessory Helps Clear the Air
Combustive Control Systems (CCS) of Annapolis is touting the green bene ts of its new inline fuel treatment solution called the Fuel Valencer, which is designed to destroy contaminants and particulate matter inherent in diesel fuel. ough the exact mechanism by which the diesel particulates are removed remains a trade secret, Fred Janson, National Director of Sales for the product, tells PropTalk that each CSS Valencer contains multiple, high-impact gauss eld chambers that obliterate (to less then two microns) the particulate matter inherent in diesel fuel. In turn, this reduces unhealthy and sooty exhaust smoke, carbon dioxide, and nitrogen oxide exhaust emissions. In CCS’s own tests, engines tted with the Valencer showed up to a 33.3 percent and 19.9 percent reduction in carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxide emissions, respectively.
e company manufactures models for 100-to 500-horsepower engines.
Janson says that in addition to reducing toxic emissions, CSS Fuel Valencer can greatly reduce exhaust smoke, enhance engine oil life, increase the life of fuel lters by up to eight replacement cycles, and greatly reduce the need for expensive fuel additives. Annapolis skipper Rod Jabin has a Cabo 35 tted with twin Caterpillar 3126s and two CCS Fuel Valencers. “ e most amazing thing we’ve noticed is that the fuel lters look brand new even after being run for 100 hours. e lter bowl and entire assembly look as clean as when they came out of the box. It’s obvious that the Valencer is removing the particulate matter from the fuel before it reaches the lter,” Jabin says. combustivecontrolsystems.us
Martini Returns to the Helm at Shady Oaks Marina
John Martini rst walked the docks at Shady Oaks Marina on the West River as a child when his dad rented a slip there. Today, he’s returned as its new owner. rough the years, his father purchased the marina, young John worked there, and then the marina was sold to Tom Frank, who owned and operated it for the last 25 years. John Martini built a 20-year career as a successful yacht broker, launched his own brokerage—Martini Yacht Sales—in 2006, and has now
Don’t Miss Deltaville Dealer Days
Ten new boat lines in one great town! Dealers throughout Deltaville, VA will again o er special sales on hundreds of new and used powerboats and sailboats, food, and family fun May 1-2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enter during each dealership’s Open House and Boat Show for a chance to win the Grand Prize Drawing: a Sunsail Charter in the British Virgin Islands (valued at $4000!).
Visit these websites to prep for the main event. at way, you’ll make the most of your time in town. All of these dealers o er a range of brokerage boats, as well as their major lines: * Annapolis Yacht Sales South o ers Sabre Yachts and Beneteaus— annapolisyachtsales.com * Chesapeake Yacht Sales has Mainship Trawlers, Carolina Classic Boats, and Catalina Yachts—cysboat.com * Gratitude Yachting Center sells Eastern Boats and Island Packets— gratitudeyachting.com * Norton Yachts makes deals on Hunters and Jeanneau Yachts—nortonyachts.com
PropTalk is a proud sponsor of this weekend event. For more information, call (804) 776-9898. purchased the 60-slip marina to complement his brokerage business. “I have a lot of plans to update the facilities and enhance amenities. We’re going to return the marina to what Frank had created in its heyday,” Martini says. e marina caters to 30- to 60-footers and o ers covered and open slips, haulout, and full service support for boat owners. Martini’s new and pre-owned brokerage companies will add o ces at Shady Oaks, while maintaining their location at Bay Bridge Marina in Stevensville, MD. Martini’s SI Yachts of Maryland is the exclusive area Tiara dealer and will maintain an inventory of new Tiaras on display at Shady Oaks. “I plan to bring Goldie Groom back in the spring. Martini Yacht Sales sta brokers Je Martini, Todd Wittman, and o ce manager Allyson Forker will divide time between the West River and Stevensville locations,” he adds. For more information, call (410) 867-0778 or visit shadyoakswestriver.com.
Collinite
WAX PRODUCTS
Spring Checklist:
Dig Out From Snowpocalypse Burn Socks Make project list for boat Go to Fawcett Boat Supplies
Electrical System
Mechanical System
Plumbing System
Rigging
Safety Equipment
Bottom Paint
Cleaners and Waxes
Outboard Engine Tune-up
The most knowledgeable staff, a great selection, and the best brands.
WE’VE MOVED
919 Bay Ridge RoadAnnapolis, MD 21403 410-267-8681 Hours: Mon-Fri 9-5, Sat 8:30-5, Sun 10-4 www.fawcettboat.com
DOCKTALK
A Poker Run on a Mission
The Biggest Little Poker Run April 17 at Salt Ponds Marina in Hampton, VA will bene t the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) at Gloucester Point. Bill Walsh, a dinghy captain, says, “If you are a club, company, or other organization, why not register your small boat or dinghy for some fun friendly competition? Better yet, sponsor an entry. You can paddle a canoe or kayak, run a jet ski, or sail or motor a dinghy. Healthy trash talk is good.”
“ e course will visit ve marinas in Hampton and include seven stops. If you raise the most money, you get to claim the coveted Mermaid Trophy, painted by Katy Moyers. Awards will also be o ered for the paddle division, jet ski, dinghy, and possibly others,” Walsh adds.
VIMS has been hit hard by recent budget cuts. Many of its e orts directly a ect the Bay’s future health. VIMS provides programs free to the public on oyster cultivation to help rebuild vital oyster populations and studies cow-nose rays, a scourge of oyster and clam populations. VIMS also works with state agencies to encourage all marinas to adopt clean practices and become designated “Clean Marinas” all around the Bay watershed. And, VIMS spearheads the Ghost Pot crab pot retrieval program, in which watermen patrol the Bay and pull up lost crab pots, helping to save zillions of crabs. To learn more, visit usps.org/localusps/colonial. E ric Schulkowski recently bought Shade Tree Canvas and Lighthouse Canvas and rolled them into one name, the Lighthouse Canvas Company. His company o ers a full range of custom canvas, upholstery, and carpet work. Located at the Anchorage Marina in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, Lighthouse Canvas Company is the Chesapeake Bay region’s licensed dealer for EZ2CY, the industry standard in rigid-glass, distortion-free canvas enclosures. Schulkowski has access via boat to all Inner Harbor marinas and beyond. shadetreecanvas.com
Congrats! Mike McKittrick— a technician at Deltaville Boatyard on Jackson Creek—recently became a National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) Certi ed Advance Marine Electronics Installer. McKittrick’s new knowledge about commissioning boats and troubleshooting marine electronic devices comes at a great time in prep for the spring splash. His accomplishments and certi cations include NMEA 2000 Network Certi ed, American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) Marine Electrician, ABYC Marine Systems certi ed, and Raymarine Certi ed Installer, to name a few. deltavilleboatyard.com
Apopular, long-time employee at Fawcett Boat Supplies, liveaboard Kathy Barth just returned in November after two years helping to open Tidewater Yacht Service’s new boat yard and retail at Port Covington in Baltimore. Part of Fawcett’s A-Team, Kathy says, “I rst came to Fawcett in 2002 to help with the boat show and didn’t leave. What drew me back was the fact that I thoroughly enjoyed my time here, and all the planets aligned into the perfect combination of people, customers, and boating equipment. Our new location at 919 Bay Ridge Road in Annapolis gives us a chance to redo things, start fresh, spread out, and stretch our legs. Although we miss being downtown, our new location is more convenient and has much easier access.” fawcettboat.com
Selene Annapolis Charter and the Sea Sense Powerboating School have teamed up to o er Holiday, a 2010 Next-Generation Selene 47 owned by Bart and Beth Beckman, for ve-day, four-night charters on the Chesapeake Bay May-July and September-October. She also can be reserved for instructional charters with Sea Sense captains and owners Carol Cuddyer and Patti Moore. is awardwinning trawler has design advancements, the latest in electronics, a fully equipped galley, air conditioning, bow and stern thrusters, and two staterooms and two heads. seleneannapolis. com
Tartan C&C Yachts recently acquired Legacy Yachts of Middletown, RI and will build the Legacy line of powerboats in Ohio. New Legacy Yachts models are already in the works to be added to the existing Legacy 32, 42, and 52. tartanyachts.com Tom Hale of
Zimmerman
Marine in Deltaville, VA wants you to know that the dredge work in the entrance to Broad Creek is complete. e entrance channel is a minimum of eight feet deep for a width of 100 feet. zimmermanmarine.com
Submit Dock Talk items to ruth@proptalk.com
Holiday a Selene 47 owned by Sea Sense and Patti Moore and Carol Cuddyer Photo by Billy Black
Seeking Boat Repairs or Maintenance?
Make Sure it Gets Done Right!
The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) provides boat builders, dealers, yards and repair shops with the standards and education needed to increase the quality of workmanship and to get the job done right. ABYC is the source for marine safety standards and technical workforce certifications. The ABYC Certified technician logo is a recognized symbol of safety, quality and professionalism around the world.
Next time you walk through the door at your builder, yard, repair shop or dealer, ask if they are an ABYC member, and if they have an ABYC Certified technician on hand.
To locate an ABYC Certified technician near you, use our online Certified Technician Directory at www.abycinc.org!
Setting Standards for Safer Boating
613ThirdStreet,Suite10,Annapolis,MD21403 P-410.990.4460 F-410.990.4466 www.abycinc.org
These companies all employ ABYC Certified Master Technicians
Tidewater Yacht Service Center
321 East Cromwell Street Baltimore, MD 21230
410.625.4992
www.tysc.com Deltaville Boatyard
274 Buck’s View Lane Deltaville, VA 23043
804.776.8900
www.deltavilleboatyard.com
Dependable Marine Service
P.O. Box 1000 Edgewater, MD 21037
443.450.4886
www.DependableMarineService.com Chardonnay Boatworks, LLC
1000 Water Street Washington, DC 20024
301.576.1843
www.chardonnayboatworks.com Hartge Yacht Yard
P.O. Box 248 Galesville, MD 20765
