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VOLUME 06 ISSUE 01

28 Out of My Mind: Southern Escape with Ruth Christie

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22 Baltimore Boat Show Blowout!

24 Must-Reads for the Winter 26 Holiday Thoughts 27 Just Passing Through by Charlie Iliff 30 Gliding Gander: Part 1 by Lea Brooks and Garon Stutzman 40 Chesapeake Marine Railway by Bob Cerullo 47 Virginia Saltwater Fishing Tournament by Laura Kish Chuck Clark at Clark Fiberglass in Centerville, MD fairs the bottom of a wooden 1975 Robbins 36.

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ON THE COVER: Taking center stage on the Tred Avon River during this past summer’s Log Canoe Race off Oxford. Southern escapes come in many forms; they don’t have to be just a state of mind inspired by a boat drink or two.

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Senior Editor’s Notebook with Ruth Christie

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The Best of 2009

ooking back at the past year, you’ve got to dig deep to find the best of everything; or so I thought. Often, it seemed the lows took center stage over the highs. The biggest blow for us was the loss of our dear friend and esteemed colleague Joe Evans. No, he didn’t die… thank goodness! He just moved over to Maryland’s DNR. We will miss how he filled this magazine and the PropTalk office with humor, wisdom, and not a little attitude.

But, let’s not dwell on all that. Here’s some of the best of the Chesapeake cruising scene from 2009, in my humble opinion.

After a stay at the Tides Inn near Irvington, VA this summer, we received a nice followup letter from general manager Gordon Slatford, who thanked us for visiting by saying they would give us a resort credit up to $100, a room upgrade, a welcome gift, and a late checkout on a return visit within the next two months.

Best Deals We scored some great deals on fuel, slips, and other necessities on several boat trips this year. For example, at Somers Cove Marina in Crisfield, we stayed in a Photo by Jim Christie slip for three nights for the price of two nights and got a 10-cent per Best Beverages gallon discount at their fuel dock with our As duty called, we found happiness in the BoatU.S. card. Turns out, the marina also Dark ‘n Stormies at Davis’s Pub and the gives everybody 10 cents off per gallon evBoatyard Bar & Grill in Eastport, Painery Thursday during the season; you don’t killers at Pusser’s Caribbean Grill on Ego have to join BoatU.S. Alley, and Kocomos at the Tiki Bar in On one trip, while we were traveling Solomons. back north toward home, we were headed to either Tilghman or Solomons, dependBest Time Away from the Kids ing on the weather. When our autopilot For our 25th wedding anniversary, we did turned itself off of Crisfield and veered something we had only dreamed about. toward Solomons, we had our answer. At We cruised over to St. Michaels Marina Solomons Yachting Center, we lucked into for a weekend in October, while an aunt a Saturday evening Rock the Dock party watched the kids at our home. We ate out, by the pool, which meant a free dinner shopped, and walked around town without with drinks for our whole family. Bringlittle whiners on our heels. It was lovely to ing powerboaters and sailors together, have our boat to ourselves for once, unclutthe fun featured grilled chicken and ribs, tered with the detritus of restless kids in super potluck side dishes, free drinks (read: rolling, close quarters. bottomless Margaritas), and desserts for Best Service slipholders and transients alike.

The West/Rhode River’s pumpout boat On Tilghman, if you eat dinner at service took care of our needs while we Harrison’s Chesapeake House, they’ll let were anchored up the Rhode River one you tie up for free overnight. All you have day. The Honey Dipper was quick, conveto do is ask… and be sure to bring a splitter nient, clean, and cheap! for power.

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Best Food We ate wonderful meals at the Tides Inn and thoroughly enjoyed the crab imperial oysters at Harrison’s Chesapeake House.

We loved the crab cakes with cheesy grits at Restaurant Local and all the food at Mason’s, both in Easton. But, it was hard to beat our home-made crab cakes and roasted chicken on the boat at anchor. You can never eat too much crab!

Best Greeting “Welcome to suicide,” said the waitress who seated us at the Suicide Bridge Restaurant in Hurlock, MD. If you want a special order, forget about it; the menu tells you to “Go jump off a bridge.”

Best Anchorages Top on our list for this year are the Rhode River, Dividing Creek or anywhere up the Wye River, the Corrotoman River, and Harness Creek off Quiet Waters Park.

Best Ice Cream Because it’s always hotter than the dickens when we visit, the Ice Cream Gallery on Crisfield’s waterfront is a lifesaver.

Best Family Time Walking the slips in full block party mode at the River Marsh Marina at the Hyatt in Cambridge, MD on Labor Day weekend was truly memorable. We spent the holiday swimming and catching up with close family.

Best Geese Sightings Anchored on Goldsborough Creek outside of Oxford, we got our much-needed fix of seeing and hearing geese taking flight at dusk and dawn. If you listen closely, they sound like happy barking dogs.

Best Time on the Bay Whenever we’re on our boat. Period.

Now that I look back, 2009 wasn’t all bad.

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Letters Hey PropTalk, I had some crane downtime at the Annapolis Boat Show and was thumbing through the October issue of PropTalk when I read Ruth Christie’s article [about the shipwreck off Beverly Beach in late July]. I sat up in my seat. I did that crane job! I am the crane owner/ operator for Arundel Crane Service.

I got a call from a friend that said a buddy’s boat took on water Saturday evening. He said they had to emergency beach the boat, because the bilge pumps weren’t keeping up. As a matter of fact, the hatch covers were floating by the time they ran her aground. He thinks he hit an underwater obstruction.

The bite on this story is the owner had just launched this boat after dropping $20,000 in restoring his old 32-foot Chris-Craft. The boat’s owner had spent months doing all the work himself, including installing the new engines. The hard wind and relentless waves pounded the boat in pieces all through late Saturday night and into Sunday morning. I arrived just a few

hours after I had gotten the call, on Monday; it was a recovery effort. Everyone was fine, and the job went off without a hitch. I did the job for nearly free; I felt bad for the guy and appreciated his efforts in preserving the Bay. Erich Woodall Edgewater, MD (410) 353-9155 Dear Editor, Being one of those elitist, rag-hauling BlowBoaters who hates powerboat wakes, their noise and smell and whose idea of out-of-control speed is 7 knots... I occasionally turned the pages of PropTalk because of Joe Evans’ writing. I am saddened by his departure, and hope his new employer, DNR, welcomes his sense of humor. (Hey, Joe, where are my 2010 registration stickers?)

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O h B uoy ! You Think You ’ re S o S m art

A Smart Buoy just doing its job.

Here, the NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office pulls the Patapsco CBIBS buoy out of the water in early January 2008 to protect it from potential overwinter ice damage, do some maintenance, and add sensors to track real-time current velocity. The buoy was redeployed when the water was warmer. Photo courtesy of CBIBS

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hat’s that new yellow buoy doing in the Severn? The short answer: lots of things. Eighteen months after the 400th birthday celebration of Jamestown, VA, during which the first “smart buoy” was launched in the James River, the Severn River buoy went live this November. Washington, DC is next on tap for our nation’s Chesapeake Bay Interpretive Buoy System (CBIBS). At press time, seven buoys grace the western shore of the Bay near Havre de Grace, Baltimore, Annapolis, Point Lookout, Stingray Point, Jamestown, and Norfolk.

Hikers in national parks use trail markers and maps for guidance. The 3000-mile Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail, the nation’s first water-based trail, needed a new and different system to guide visitors. The National Oceanic and

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Atmospheric Association (NOAA) Chesapeake Bay Office and many partners created the CBIBS to fill in that need. They took trail markers up a notch from simple paint splotches or blazes on trees to super high-tech, solar-paneled, floating, data-collecting fiends.

Smart buoys come locked and loaded with sensors to measure a bunch of environmental conditions and water quality and provide data about water and air temperatures, wind speeds and directions, wave heights, salinity, and turbidity. The buoys transmit this information via the Internet for tourism, educational, scientific, and safety purposes. They also have cultural and historical links and cyber-tech access to information, whether by your cell phone or computer.

When you cruise past a smart buoy, call 877-BUOY-BAY or visit buoybay.org. You’ll get live updates on weather and the environment and learn about the history of the location and how it may have looked and felt in Captain Smith’s time (1608). To test your knowledge about native tribes, English settlements, or wildlife on the Bay, visit buoybay. org and click on one of the existing buoy icons on the chart. Also in the works at the NOAA Chesapeake Bay office are multidisciplinary lessons weaving science, math, and fun with culture and history. The goal is to motivate people—young and old—to help restore and conserve the Bay. What does all this mean for you? For starters, isn’t it satisfying to know that some of your precious tax dollars are helping the Bay and the people who play on it for generations to come? proptalk.com

New Workshop for Cruisers

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reaming of spending winters in the islands, but not quite ready to take that leap? Annapolis School of Seamanship’s new Cruiser’s Winter Workshop January 23-24 may be for you. Founder and president of Annapolis School of Seamanship, John Martino says, “Many boaters want access to this information, but there’s nowhere to get it except at boat shows. Not that I’m knocking boat shows—I love them. But our workshop will be more comprehensive than that.”

Held at the world-renowned maritime training and conference center, the Maritime Institute of Technology and Graduate Studies (MITAGS) in Linthicum Heights, MD, the workshop will bring together experienced presenters: Steve D’Antonio, technical editor of PassageMaker Magazine and owner of Steve D’Antonio Marine Consulting; Ralph Naranjo, technical editor of Practical Sailor; Lee Chesneau, former Senior Marine Meteorologist for NOAA and owner of Lee Chesneau’s Marine Weather; and Martino.

“The break-out sessions will give people more intimate interaction with the presenters so that it will be a two-way conversation rather than a one-way presentation,” says Martino. The interactive presentations will cover important cruising topics such as passage planning, marine weather, onboard systems, and collision avoidance. The weekend’s agenda includes introductory presentations followed by in-depth break-out sessions designed to hone in on the specific needs and interests of the attendees. Participants may also tour MITAGS, which is one of the leading centers in fullmission ship simulation, where ship captains and pilots from around the globe sharpen their navigation skills. For more details about fees and logistics, visit annapolisschoolofseamanship.com or call (866) 369-2248.

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eferring to our August PropTalk story about malfunctioning pumpouts, Preston Smith of the Virginia Department of Health says, “If you find a pumpout station that isn’t working, call me at (804) 8647468. I’ll ask the local health department to inspect that unit. Each spring, we inspect pumpout stations across the state to see which ones work or not. In addition to operating a pumpout boat during the season near Deltaville, VA, we have grant funds to repair the facilities. There are no excuses why a pumpout should stay broken down, especially since today’s systems are so user friendly.”

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he community of American maritime carriers and operating unions in Washington, DC has donated $15,000 to Homes for Our Troops to help build specially adapted homes for American veterans who have returned home from Iraq or Afghanistan with serious disabilities and injuries. Contributions came from American Roll-on Roll-off Carriers, American Waterways Operators, APL, Horizon Lines, K&L Gates, Maersk, Matson, and individuals who represent maritime interests in the area. homesforourtroops.org

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he Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) in Alexandria, VA has boating and fishing education grants available for 2010. But you have to act fast; grant applications are due January 4. “We’re looking for high-quality education programs that give kids and their families hands-on experience with boating, fishing, and conservation,” says RBFF President and CEO Frank Peterson. “Fishing is the number one gateway activity for introducing children and their families to the outdoors. These education programs help connect children with nature and go a long way toward creating future lifetime boaters and anglers.”

Grants will go to programs that introduce boating and fishing to minorities and underserved communities, especially projects that offer multiple on-the-water learning opportunities, encourage long-term involvement of participants, provide training for instructors, promote conservation, and support existing RBFF partnerships.

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Keepers of the Severn

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he state and federal governments are spending millions to build oyster reefs and plant oysters in the Severn River. Sounds like good news, right? The problem is this is occurring at a time when Fred Kelly, the Severn Riverkeeper, reports large dead zones and increasing sediment flows.

“Oysters cannot survive in dead zones and are killed by sediment from uncontrolled stormwater overflows,” says Kelly. “Common sense would tell us that we should stop the sediment flows and pollution if not before, but certainly as soon after, planting the oysters as possible.”

The really good news is that Kelly, his Severn Riverkeeper colleagues Allison Albert and Sara Caldes, and Underwood and Associates launched the $450,000 Clements Creek Restoration Project December 7. The goal is to stop the flow of polluted sediment from Clements Creek into the Severn.

This is the first of many restoration projects under the Severn Riverkeeper Restoration Plan to protect and restore the Severn. “We plan to stop all the major flows of sediment into the river until the Severn itself is fully restored. Making the Severn safe for families for swimming, fishing, crabbing, and boating is our primary undertaking,” adds Kelly.

The project is one facet of the Severn Riverkeeper’s job, which includes advocacy and lobbying on local and state levels and getting communities involved in clean-up efforts and restoration projects. To learn more and make a donation to help preserve an irreplaceable natural resource and wildlife, visit severnriverkeeper.org.

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DOCKTALK • Clarks Landing in Chester and Shady Side, MD is helping National Lenders sell their repossessed inventory. The boats will be priced right for quick sale and posted on clarkslanding.com. Clarks Landing’s facilities can handle haul outs, demo rides, surveys, and financing. For more details, call Clarks Landing at (410) 604-4300 in Chester, MD or (410) 867-9550 in Shady Side.

• For the second year in a row, Island Yacht Brokers (IYB) in Chester recently received the top 10 dealer award from Pursuit. Bruce Staley was awarded fourth in overall Pursuit sales nationwide. Also, IYB’s David Quinn recently became a certified Yamaha Master Technician, joining only 120 people nationwide who have achieved this rating. (410) 643-3131 • The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) recently promoted John Adey to vice president of its technical division.

Adey had served for more than seven years as ABYC’s technical division director. abyc.org

Fishing pro captain Ted Lund has launched a new charter fishing destination for Over Under Sportfishing (OUS) at the Key West Harbor YC and is helping the company with its Mirage Sport Fishing Boats division in Gainesville, FL, as well. OUS serves Maryland, New Jersey, and points south, including the Bahamas. fishou.com

Langley Shook (right) is the new president of the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels, replacing Stuart Parnes.

Shook is the fourth president of the museum since its founding in 1965. cbmm.org

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Louis Hensley (left) of the Deltaville Yachting Center recently achieved ABYC Master Technician Certification in marine electrical, marine gas diesel, and marine systems. dycboat.com

• Walter George recently

launched 360 Marine (360marine.net), a mobile marine maintenance and repair service for the Bay’s western and Eastern Shores. George is picking up where Boaters World’s Boat House left off by expanding boat sales offerings at boemarine.com.

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• Chesapeake Yacht Sales (CYS) at the Deltaville Yachting Center is a new Mainship dealer for the Southern Bay. CYS also sells and services Albin Marine, Carolina Classic Sportfishing Boats, and Catalina Yachts. cysboat.com

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operations, customer service, marketing, and professionalism, Prince William Marine Sales, Inc. in Woodbridge, VA ranked fourth among Boating Industry Magazine’s fifth-annual Top 100 Dealers across the country and was the highest ranking dealer with one or two stores.

Lynnhaven Marine in Virginia Beach ranked 26th; Hoffmaster’s Marina in Woodbridge, VA ranked 68th; and Short’s Marine in Millsboro, DE ranked 75th. boating-industry.com

• Since August, SherwinWilliams has supplied marine coatings as part of a three-year overhaul of the supercarrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) at Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding in Newport News, VA, where the 1092-foot vessel was built and launched in October 1984. marinelink.com • Selene Annapolis Yachts now

offers four-day and longer charter opportunities (captained or bareboat) on the Bay on a Selene 53 and a next-generation Selene 47 from April through November. seleneannapolis.com

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DIFFERENCES Spring DIFFERENCES Spring

High Low H. Ht L. Ht Range High Low H. Ht L. Ht Range

DIFFERENCES Spring

High Low H. Ht L. Ht Range

Onancock Creek +3 :52 +4 :15 *0.70 *0.83 2.2 Stingray Point +2 :01 +2 :29 *0.48 *0.83 1.4 Hooper Strait Light +5 :52 +6 :04 *0.66 *0.67 2.0 Lynnhaven Inlet +0 :47 +1 :08 *0.77 *0.83 2.4

Mtn Pt, Magothy River +1:24 Chesapeake Beach –1:14 Cedar Point –3:16 Point Lookout –3:48

16 January 2010 PropTalk

Windmill Point Wolf Trap Light Urbanna Norfolk

+1:56 +2:13 –0:07 +0:27 37°39’ +3:04 36°51’ +0:15

*0.50 *0.50 1.5 *0.65 *0.65 1.9 *0.58 *0.58 1.7 *1.12 *1.17 3.4

+1:40 –1:15 –3:13 –3:47

*0.88 *0.88 1.0 *1.12 *1.14 1.1 *1.33 *1.33 1.4 *1.37 *1.33 1.4

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December 15 - January 14 Tides

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DIFFERENCES Spring

High Low H. Ht L. Ht Range

Sharps Island Light –3:47 Havre de Grace +3:11 Sevenfoot Knoll Light – 0:06 St Michaels, Miles River –2:14

–3:50 +3:30 –0:10 –1:58

*1.18 *1.17 1.5 *1.59 *1.59 1.9 *0.82 *0.83 1.1 *1.08 *1.08 1.4

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PropTalk’s Tide & Current Tables Provided by

December 15 - January 14 Currents

Current tables show location, day of the week, day of the month, event (Slack, max Flood, max Ebb), time, and current speed in knots.

CHESAPEAKE BAY ENTRANCE

15

0117 -1.2 0655 +1.0 1409 -1.4 1927 +0.6

0159 -1.2 0740 +1.0 1448 -1.3 1759 2010 +0.6

17 0537

1152

0017 -1.5 0610 +1.3 1322 -1.4 1631 1844 +0.8

0410 1035 1719

16 0453

1114

30 0325

0956

0236 -1.2 0824 +1.0 1522 -1.2 1840 2051 +0.6

18 0620

1230

0310 -1.2 0905 +1.0 1554 -1.2 1921 2130 +0.6

31

0414 1043 1715

0112 -1.6 0701 +1.4 1410 -1.6 1936 +0.9

0507 1129 1801

0207 -1.7 0754 +1.4 1455 -1.7 2028 +1.1

0559 1217 1850

0258 -1.8 0845 +1.4 1541 -1.7 2119 +1.1

1

2

3

0022 0349 -1.7 0656 0935 +1.4 1302 1629 -1.7 1940 2211 +1.2

4

20

0122 0446 -1.6 0753 1027 +1.2 1349 1723 -1.6 2032 2306 +1.1

0051 0422 -1.1 0748 1027 +0.8 1338 1703 -1.0 2041 2256 +0.5

5

21

0222 0550 -1.5 0855 1123 +1.0 1435 1820 -1.5 2126

0135 0507 -0.9 0831 1111 +0.7 1409 1743 -1.0 2121 2344 +0.5

6

0008 19 0703

1305

0344 -1.1 0946 +0.9 1626 -1.1 2001 2211 +0.5

0223 22 0920

1439

23

0600 -0.8 1157 +0.6 1825 -1.0 2203

0320 1016 1511

0030 +0.5 0654 -0.8 1242 +0.5 1906 -1.0

24 0430

1119

25

0115 +0.5 0747 -0.7 1329 +0.4 1549 1949 -1.0

0536 1224 1641

0201 +0.5 0847 -0.7 1426 +0.3 2038 -1.0

0010 26 0632

1327

27

0257 +0.6 0955 -0.8 1532 +0.3 1739 2135 -1.1

0056 0353 +0.8 0724 1052 -1.0 1420 1626 +0.4 1836 2231 -1.2

0144 28 0816

1507

29

0440 +0.9 1142 -1.1 1712 +0.5 1933 2324 -1.3

0235 0524 +1.1 0907 1231 -1.3 1549 1756 +0.7 2032

0328 1002 1526

0004 +1.1 0656 -1.3 1223 +0.8 1916 -1.4

7 0440

1118

0103 +1.0 0802 -1.2 1324 +0.6 1626 2015 -1.2

8

0550 1236 1733

9

10

0026 0656 1351 1837

0204 +0.9 0916 -1.2 1437 +0.4 2121 -1.1 0320 +0.8 1027 -1.2 1611 +0.4 2228 -1.1

0128 0432 +0.8 0757 1128 -1.2 1457 1710 +0.4 1937 2325 -1.1

0226 11 0853

1545

0522 +0.9 1221 -1.2 1752 +0.5 2031

12

0317 0940 1625

0016 -1.1 0604 +0.9 1310 -1.2 1831 +0.5

13 0401

1021

0102 -1.1 0645 +0.9 1353 -1.2 1701 1912 +0.5

14

DIFFERENCES ON CHESAPEAKE BAY ENTRANCE: Wolf Trap Light, 0.5 mi west of Stingray Point, 12.5 mi east of Point Lookout, 5.9 nm ESE of ON BALTIMORE APPROACH: Poplar Island, 2.2 nm WSW of Thomas Point Shoal Lt, 0.5 nm SE of Chesapeake Bay Bridge, main chan

0441 1057 1737

0144 -1.2 0728 +0.9 1429 -1.2 1953 +0.6

slack before

BALTIMORE APPROACH 0212 15 0644

1214

0422 +0.4 0940 -0.6 1607 +1.2 1942 2304 -1.1

0257 16 0739

1259

17

0512 +0.4 1029 -0.5 1651 +1.2 2023 2346 -1.1

0338 0558 +0.5 0833 1117 -0.5 1345 1734 +1.1 2102

18 0416

0925

0026 -1.1 0642 +0.5 1204 -0.5 1431 1816 +1.0

19 0452

1017

0106 -1.0 0725 +0.5 1252 -0.5 1518 1858 +0.9

20 0526

1109

0144 -1.0 0808 +0.6 1342 -0.4 1609 1942 +0.8

21 0559

1201

0222 -0.9 0850 +0.6 1434 -0.4 1705 2027 +0.7

22 0632 1254

0301 -0.9 0933 +0.7 1529 -0.4 1809 2117 +0.6

0011 23 0704

1347

0341 -0.8 1017 +0.7 1628 -0.5 1920 2210 +0.5

0052 24 0737 1439

0422 -0.7 1102 +0.8 1729 -0.5 2039 2308 +0.4

0134 25 0810

1530

0504 -0.7 1148 +0.9 1829 -0.6 2200

26 0220 0846

0010 +0.3 0548 -0.6 1234 +1.0 1619 1928 -0.7

27

0924

0111 +0.2 0635 -0.6 1321 +1.1 1707 2022 -0.8

28

1005

0211 +0.2 0723 -0.6 1408 +1.2 1753 2112 -0.9

29

1051

floodmax flood

0306 +0.2 0814 -0.6 1454 +1.2 1838 2158 -1.0

slack before ebb

0202 30 1141 0559

C&D CANAL

0240 31 1234 0658

0445 +0.4 0959 -0.6 1629 +1.3 2005 2325 -1.1

0311 0530 +0.5 0800 1056 -0.7 1333 1719 +1.2 2047

0357 +0.3 0905 -0.6 1542 +1.3 1922 2242 -1.1

1

2 0345

0859

0006 -1.1 0616 +0.6 1151 -0.7 1432 1808 +1.2

3

0419 0957 1533

0048 -1.1 0703 +0.7 1249 -0.7 1858 +1.0

31 0237 0824

16 0322

0855

1 0337 0928

17 0408 0932

2 0433 1027

18 0453

1009

3

0021 19 0536 1049

4

0049 0629 1232 1926

0321 -1.9 0924 +2.6 1539 -2.7 2209 +2.5

0053 20 0619 1134

5

0130 0727 1337 2012

0411 -2.0 1021 +2.5 1636 -2.4 2257 +2.3

0121 21 0701 1223

6

0213 0829 1443 2058

0504 -2.1 1123 +2.4 1734 -2.1 2345 +2.2

0148 22 0746 1316

7

0258 0558 -2.2 0936 1227 +2.2 1554 1831 -1.8 2146

0217 23 0835 1414

8 0347 1045

0248 24 0931 1522

9 0437 1152

25 0325 1031

10 0527 1252

26 0407 1132

0022 11 0616 1347

27 0452 1231

0117 12 0703 1434

28 0539 1329

0210 13 0747 1514

0033 29 0630 1425

0259 14 0830 1549

5 0534

1159

0215 -1.0 0841 +0.9 1450 -0.7 1748 2047 +0.7

6

0615 1301 1903

0301 -1.0 0933 +1.0 1555 -0.7 2147 +0.6

0350 -0.9 1028 +1.1 1702 -0.8 2251 +0.5

0118 0442 -0.8 0745 1124 +1.1 1505 1810 -0.8 2144 2358 +0.4

7

8

9

10

0027 0658 1404 2023

0215 0538 -0.7 0834 1221 +1.1 1604 1914 -0.9 2300

0317 0925 1659

12

0211 +0.3 0734 -0.6 1411 +1.2 1750 2108 -1.0

0059 0309 +0.4 0528 0830 -0.6 1109 1501 +1.1 1836 2156 -1.0

0145 13 1159 0629

14

0106 +0.3 0636 -0.6 1317 +1.2 2014 -0.9

0005 11 1017 0423

0447 +2.0 1100 -2.8 1814 +2.3 2203

0233 15 0816 1548

4 0456

1057

0130 -1.1 0751 +0.8 1348 -0.7 1638 1951 +0.9

0134 30 0725 1519

0402 +0.4 0924 -0.6 1548 +1.1 1919 2239 -1.0

0226 0449 +0.5 0724 1014 -0.6 1248 1632 +1.1 1959 2320 -1.0

max ebb flood speed ratio ebb speed ratio

0514 +1.7 1135 -2.4 1907 +2.2 2224

0031 -1.1 0558 +1.6 1215 -2.4 1627 1945 +2.2 0119 -1.1 0643 +1.5 1256 -2.3 1702 2012 +2.2

0002 -1.0 0542 +2.1 1153 -2.9 1611 1908 +2.4 0054 -1.3 0640 +2.3 1253 -3.0 1702 1955 +2.5 0146 -1.5 0736 +2.5 1351 -3.0 1752 2040 +2.6

0201 -1.2 0008 0727 +1.5 0531 1338 -2.3 1129 1734 2037 +2.2

0239 -1.3 0811 +1.6 1419 -2.2 1804 2106 +2.2 0316 -1.5 0854 +1.6 1501 -2.2 1836 2138 +2.3 0354 -1.6 0938 +1.7 1546 -2.1 1909 2215 +2.3 0435 -1.7 1027 +1.7 1635 -1.9 1945 2256 +2.2 0518 -1.9 1120 +1.6 1727 -1.7 2023 2340 +2.2 0602 -2.0 1216 +1.6 1821 -1.5 2105 0026 +2.2 0646 -2.2 1312 +1.6 1640 1915 -1.2 0113 +2.1 0733 -2.3 1414 +1.6 1757 2013 -1.0 0203 +2.0 0824 -2.4 1520 +1.7 1909 2116 -0.9 0257 +2.0 0917 -2.6 1622 +1.9 2016 2215 -0.9

0353 +1.9 1009 -2.7 1719 +2.1 2113 2308 -0.9 food dir.

ebb dir.

0234 -1.7 0830 +2.6 1445 -2.9 2124 +2.6

0033 +2.0 0651 -2.2 1334 +2.0 1706 1928 -1.4 0122 +1.9 0745 -2.2 1455 +1.9 1815 2030 -1.2

0213 +1.7 0842 -2.1 1612 +1.9 1920 2134 -1.1

0306 +1.6 0938 -2.1 1708 +2.0 2018 2228 -1.1 0357 +1.5 1023 -2.1 1754 +2.0 2107 2315 -1.1 0444 +1.4 1103 -2.1 1831 +2.0 2148 2358 -1.2 0529 +1.4 1142 -2.1 1859 +2.0 2225

flood knots ebb knots

+1:43 +2:18 +3:45

+2:00 +3:00 +4:53

+1:34 +2:09 +4:57

+1:36 +2:36 +4:15

1.2 1.2 0.5

1.0 0.6 0.3

015° 030° 340°

190° 175° 161°

1.0 1.0 0.4

1.2 0.8 0.4

–0:44 –0:25 +0:16

–1:26 –0:09 +0:08

–0:57 –0:43 –0:17

–0:49 –0:41 +0:13

0.6 1.0 0.9

0.8 1.3 1.1

359° 033° 025°

185° 191° 230°

0.5 0.8 0.7

0.6 1.0 0.9

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Thru 26 Harbor Waterfront, Voices of National

Thru 17

National Harbor, MD. Holiday spirit from the choir. nationalharbor.com

Thru 20 Santa Noon to 2 p.m.

Tour millions of holiday lights displays in Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Richmond, Virginia Beach, and Williamsburg. 100milesoflights.com

Holiday Dinner Cruises 7 to 10 p.m.

Thursdays. In Annapolis or Baltimore, the fun on Pintail Yachts includes a DJ, dinner, dancing, and desserts. pintailyachts.com Lunch Cruise with

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Thru 26 at Busch Gardens

Oysters, clams, shrimp, crawfish, mussels & oyster shooters

Christmas Town

4 to 9 p.m. Most Fridays through Sundays. Busch Gardens, Williamsburg, VA. Seasonal music, rides, holiday shows, and more! christmastown.com

Thru Jan 3 of Lights

100 Miles

Thru Jan 3

McDonald’s Holiday Lights Virginia Beach Boardwalk. See festive fish, jumping dolphins, frolicking porpoises, Santa and his elves, and more all in bright, colored lights. beacheventsfun.com AAMC’s Lights

Thru Jan 4 on the Bay

5 to 10 p.m. Sandy Point State Park. $14 per car. (443) 481-3161

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Thru Jan 11 of Lights

GardenFest

5 to 10 p.m. Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, Richmond, VA. Family fun, dining, music, and more. lewisginter.org

16

Colonists Disguised as Indians Dumped Tea from British Ships into Boston Harbor, 1773 Boston Tea Party reenactors had a field day!

17

First American DJ Airs Beatles’ I Want To Hold Your Hand, 1963 Carrol James of WWDC Radio in Washington, DC.

19

Luminaria and Open House 6 to 9 p.m. Vienna (MD) Heritage Museum. Lights, lights, everywhere! viennamd.org

19-20

Coastal Navigation Class 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. J/World Annapolis. $225. jworldannapolis.com

21

First Day of Winter Did you winterize your boat’s engine?

Call a pro today to get it done!

24

Waterskiing Santa 1 p.m.

National Harbor, MD. See Santa and his reindeer and elves fly on the Potomac with the Grinch and Frosty the Snowman; and sing along with the Caroling Candy Cane Kids. waterskiingsanta.com

25

Christmas Day Start counting the days until spring, when you can use those new boat toys you just got!

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25

Jimmy Buffett Turns 63 Let’s hope he doesn’t retire!

All wrapped in holiday cheer. Photo by Ken Jacks 18 January 2010 PropTalk

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27-Mar 15

Winter Whale Watching Cruises Rudee Inlet, Virginia Beach. Guided tours on select dates by Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center. See humpback and fin whales, sea birds, and local landmarks. vmsm.com

31

Baltimore’s New Year’s Eve Spectacular 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Inner Harbor. Live music, countdown to 2010, and fireworks. promotionandarts.com

31

Charlottesville’s First Night Virginia 4 p.m. until past Midnight. Celebrate New Years Even with music, magic, movies, storytelling, comedy, a parade, and dancing. firstnightva.org

31

First Night Alexandria Old Town Alexandria, VA. Family fun, fireworks, and more. firstnightalexandria.org

31

31

31

31-Jan 1

Party on the Potomac 8:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Ring in the New Year with the Spirit of Washington.

Dancing, food, and fun! dc.about.com Rock Hall Crawl 6:30 p.m. Parade of crazy hats, all-night dancing at Rock Hall Fire House, and countdown to the New Year with the Rockfish Drop and fireworks. rockhallmd.com

Watch Night 7 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Falls Church, VA. Free familyfriendly fun! Attractions, music, karaoke, artists at work, singing, kids’ games and activities, magic, and more! fallschurchva.gov

New Year’s Annapolis Clean family fun to ring in 2010, including stage and street performances and fireworks for kids (7:30) and grown-ups (midnight). newyearsannapolis.org

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First Night Talbot Easton, MD. Family fun and countdown to midnight. firstnighttalbot.com

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First Night Williamsburg 5 p.m. to Midnight. Historic Williamsburg, VA. Singing, dancing, magic, stories, music, puppets, clowns, jugglers, ballerinas, bands, countdown, and more on 41 stages inside 24 historic buildings. Stay for the fireworks. firstnightwilliamsburg.org

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Deck Party 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Baltimore. Ring in the new year on the USS Constellation. Champagne, dinner, tours, demos, and fireworks. historicships.org

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Dinner Cruise Frank J. Hutchins Memorial Park, Havre de Grace, MD. Aboard the Riverboat Lantern Queen. lanternqueen.com

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Family Frolic 2 to 5 p.m.

Zewis Ginter Botanical Garden, Richmond, VA. Balloon art, live entertainment, and crafts for the whole family. lewisginter.org

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Fireworks Havre de Grace, MD. Sound your duck calls and count down for the Duck Drop and ring in the New Year. hdgtourism.com

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Party at the Boatyard!

Ring in 2010 with your buddies at the Boatyard Bar & Grill, Eastport.

Open until 2 a.m. boatyardbarandgrill.com

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New Year’s Day Grab a Bloody Mary.

Spring is only 2.5 months away!

Road Kill Season Opener Trap for muskrat, nutria, raccoon, fox, skunk, and opossum through March 15 or the end of the Maryland State trapping season, whichever comes first. fws.gov/blackwater

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Happy 300th Birthday, Easton!

Year-long, town-wide celebration. town-eastonmd.com

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Festival of Sleep Day holidayinsights.com

Scientists Confirm: The Bay Holds More Than 18 Trillion Gallons of Water, 1972

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Anglers Night Out for Fishing Flick and Tales 6 p.m. cocktails; 7 p.m. dinner. Gather at Boatyard Bar & Grill in Eastport for dinner and a movie with your fellow fishing buddies! PropTalk is a sponsor. boatyardbarandgrill.com

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Atlanta Boat Show Georgia World Congress Center. Boats, gear, fishing, giveaways, seminars, and celebrities, including Miss Geico. atlantaboatshow.com

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Winter Luncheon Series 11 a.m. Wednesdays. Captain Salem Avery Museum, Shady Side, MD. Homemade soup, specialty breads, beverages, dessert, and local lore. shadysidemuseum.org

13-Mar 24

Winter Lecture Series Fawcett Boat Supplies, Annapolis. 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Free seminars on maintaining diesels and repairing most everything on a boat.

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Rolling Stones Tribute Shows 7 and 9:30 p.m. Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons. $30. calvertmarinemuseum.com

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Richmond Fishing Expo Richmond (VA) Raceway Complex. Tackle, seminars, boats, bass tub, door prizes, trout fishing, custom rods, guide services, and more. ncboatshows.com

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Captain’s License Renewal Course 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Hampton Inn and Suites, Annapolis. $100. capca.net

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Coastal Navigation Class 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. J/World Annapolis. $225. jworldannapolis.com

Tuesdays: Jan 12, Jan 26, Feb 9, Feb 23, Mar 9, Mar 23 6 pm Cocktails • 7 pm Dinner & Movie Meatloaf Loaf Special, Half Price Bottles of Wine Location: Boatyard Market Section, Limited to 40

Movie line-up Jan 26 Feb 9 Feb 23 Mar 9 Mar 23

Chasing Silver Raising the Ghost Drift Rise The Lee Wulff Classic Collection

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Diesel Engine Class Annapolis School of Seamanship. For more courses, visit annapolisschoolofseamanship.com

Virginia Boat Show Richmond. Boats, watersports, pro advice, family fun, and more. agievents.com

Baltimore Boat Show Move over cabin fever.

The Baltimore Convention Center will bust at the seams with boats, boats, and more boats! Enjoy displays, demos, seminars, and fun for all ages. baltimoreboatshow.com

Full Moon Party Boatyard Bar & Grill, Eastport. Live music from Nautical Wheelers, dancing, lunar chili dogs, full moon gumbo, and more. boatyardbarandgrill.com

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Maritime Seminar Series 7 to 8:30 p.m. Annapolis Maritime Museum. Thursdays. Learn about Bay creatures; saving the Bay; maritime Annapolis; smart buoys; the Battle of the Chesapeake; Baltimore’s riots of 1858; and Chief Winterhawk. amaritime.org

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East Coast Commercial Fishermen’s & Aquaculture Trade Expo Ocean City.Hosted by Maryland Watermen’s Association. marylandwatermen.com

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Fredericksburg Boat Show Fredericksburg (VA) Expo & Conference Center. Enjoy show specials on powerboats, fishing boats, pontoons, kayaks, canoes, personal water crafts, new gear, and much more. fredericksburgexpocenter.com

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MSP Polar Bear Plunge Sandy Point State Park, Annapolis. Live pig races, plunges at 1 and 3 p.m., results, tent party, and more. Benefits Special Olympics Maryland. plungemd.com

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Charleston (SC) Boat Show thecharlestonboatshow.com The Black Pearl she’s not. Actor Johnny Depp’s yacht, the Vajoliroja, came down the Bay this fall. If you see a famous boat on local waters, take a picture and send us a note at ruth@proptalk.com.

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Let the Games Begin:

The Baltimore Boat Show

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reat memories are made on the water, and the 2010 Baltimore Boat Show has plenty of ways to get you out there. At the Baltimore Convention Center January 21-24, the Show will feature hundreds of powerboats, from personal watercraft to 45-foot luxury yachts. With low interest rates and lots of inventory, this Boat Show season is a buyer’s dream come true.

The Show is the best answer PropTalk knows to that nagging question: What’s fun for the whole family this winter? In addition to showing off new boats, exhibitors will offer the newest of the new in marine accessories and gadgets. The Affordability Pavilion, new in 2009, will return to showcase boats you can buy for less than $250 per month. If you don’t own a boat, this is your chance to compare the costs of boating to a single day at an amusement park or a trip to any major league game.

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Dollar for dollar, boating is quite affordable, especially when you think of your new boat as your family’s party platform.

The Show’s Discover Boating Center is another great way to get your feet wed.

Experts will be champing at the bit to give you straightforward answers to your questions and unbiased advice on buying a boat.

With information you can trust and local resources to get you started, you’ll be well on your way before the rivers even thaw.

The Green Boating Zone will showcase electric boats and the hottest eco-friendly accessories from West Marine. The Chesapeake Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society will show off time-tested wooden boats. The kids’ zone will return with paddle boats and other kid friendly activities. On Saturday and Sunday, Black Bear the Pirate will hold Story Time for the wee ones. Local pros will provide boating, fishing, and other seminars.

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Thursday and Friday, January 21-22, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Saturday, January 23, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Sunday, January 24, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Free Seminars

Learn about buying a boat, living in harmony with a diesel engine, starting to sail, avoiding collisions, being a safe boater, getting a captain’s license, cruising with the family, visiting the Baltimore Maritime Institute, and having some fishing fun from John Martino and Paul Truelove of the Annapolis School of Seamanship, Janie Meneely of Chesapeake Bay Magazine, fishing captain Chris Dollar, Molly Winans of SpinSheet, and Helen Delich Bently. Seminars will run Thursday to Saturday (noon to 5 p.m.) and Sunday (noon to 3 p.m.). For the full schedule, visit baltimoreboatshow. com, or pick up a February PropTalk.

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inter doesn’t have to be a time just for cleaning closets, splitting firewood, perfecting your world-famous chili recipe, or waiting for the spring thaw. It’s a time to sit down and really enjoy a good book… or a great magazine. That’s what we did this past year, and found these fun books for your reading pleasure. They all include a series of short stories; you can stop and start any time you choose without missing a beat or having to re-read passages to get back on track.

on’t judge this book by its goofy cover; it’s a fun read, especially if you like to hear about other people’s troubles. Fishing’s Greatest Misadventures—edited

by Tyler McMahon and Paul Diamond— presents 26 true, larger-than-life stories that range from terrifying to comical to bizarre. In 204 pages, everyday fishermen, pros, and journalists recount freak accidents, fish attacks, pranks, idiotic decisions, eerie or unexplained incidents, and other jaw-dropping, adrenalin-pumping calamities. This book takes you from freshwater lakes and rivers to the sea with tales about every form of angling, from fly-casting for trout to noodling for catfish and big game sportfishing to casting for the unknown.

Read about a sportfisherman’s harrowing underwater ride courtesy of an angry white shark; how a 200-pound Amazonriver catfish got the better of an angler and his boat; ice fishermen who lose their cabin, gear, and pride to a sturgeon; a teenager who frees 300,000 salmon from a fish farm; two guys in a small boat who are run over by a clueless captain and his yacht; and a charter boat operator who gets speared through the chest by a leaping marlin. These compelling short stories will keep you squirming in your seat, saying, “You’ve got to be kidding me!” Note to crew: Double-bolt that engine box if your fighting chair sits on top of it. sales@wildernesspress.com 24 January 2010 PropTalk

ho would have thunk it? Maryland Curiosities: Quirky Characters, Roadside Oddities, & Other Offbeat Stuff

by Allison Blake is a fun, roundtrip ticket to the wacky and oddball people, places, and things that make Maryland unique.

In 240 pages and more than 100 photos and maps, Blake takes you to places you never could have imagined; some of them are right around the corner! Among other things, you’ll learn about headless ghosts wandering around Annapolis and parts of Dorchester County on starless nights; who gave shooting demos to local Girl Scouts in Cambridge, MD; the trapeze school and HonFest in Charm City; a monkey fur cape and a zebra skin rug in a vice president’s “closet”; and along those lines, where a black cat fur farm was once envisioned on the Bay. Blake, the author of The Chesapeake Bay Book and a regular contributor to PropTalk, takes you along as she travels through the halls and back alleys of Maryland’s eccentricities. This entry in Globe Pequot’s popular Curiosities series will add a few stops to your next visits to Baltimore; Central, Southern, and Western Maryland; the Washington, DC Metropolitan area; and the Eastern Shore. amazon.com

by Ruth Christie hat do Barefoot, Happy Hooker, Lazy Bones, Mamma’s Mink, and other Bay boats have in common?

They were all built by Southern Maryland artisans, including CMM photo by Robert Hall generations of Barretts, Dixons, Gibsons, Horsmans, McCreadys, Ridgells, Trossbachs, Welchs, and countless others. You can now read about more than 200 vessels and their makers in Boats for Work, Boats for Pleasure: The Last Era of Wooden Boatbuilding in Southern Maryland by Richard Dodds and Robert Hurry of the Calvert Marine Museum in Solomons. These guys really did their homework; they’ve captured the true genealogy of boatbuilding in our recent past and just plain celebrate Baybuilt boats.

The traditions of designing and building wooden boats go back almost four centuries, but the art and skill of doing so have almost died out in the region. Thankfully, the authors interviewed the families of the last generation of wooden boatbuilding, spanning about 70 years from the 1930s until the first years of the twenty-first century. Most of the wooden boatbuilders in Charles, Calvert, and St. Mary’s Counties were self-taught and adept at working not from drawings but by using their eyes and memories. Many boats were built for local oystermen, in Colonial Beach, for example. However, the decline in the oyster industry, the increasing popularity of fiberglass boats, and the scarcity of good lumber contributed to the disappearance of the wooden boatbuilder. But, you are in luck; this book keeps that rich heritage alive with engaging photos and wonderful family stories. calvertmarinemuseum.org

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t. Mary’s boatbuilder Herman “Bill” Dixon in his shop, 1983. Originating from doryboats, Dixon’s larger, long-planked boats were called “Potomac River Sliders.” Most of his boats are still going strong today, a tribute to a builder known for his craftsmanship, attention to details, and use of well-seasoned lumber. His story and that of many others appear in this new book from the Calvert Marine Museum (see left).

ow, while you’re waiting for your new book orders to come in the mail, why not avoid all the hustle and bustle and get PropTalk delivered right to your doorstep each month? See page 3 for details. If you have a favorite new boating book, drop us a line at ruth@proptalk.com. We’ll share the wealth.

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Winterize and store your engine, so you’re ready for the Spring Season

Winterization includes: • Change engine oil & filter • Change gear lube

• Clean fuel system & stabilize fuel • Fog motor • Apply anti-corrosive spray on engine components • Pull prop, grease & check for fishing line • Lube all fittings • Fresh water flush & check coolant system

Proper end-of-season maintenance is simple, inexpensive, & a must in order to keep your engine running smooth in the spring. Save hundreds in spring repair costs & avoid delays. End-of-season service prevents carburetor & injector damage, cooling system damage, & engine corrosion. Don’t wait weeks for your engine to be ready next spring!

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Great Holiday Ideas and Fun Resolutions

ropTalk asked some of our friends what they wanted for this year and next. Enjoy their responses; we did. Please note the lack of the word “fruitcake.”

John Bildahl says simply, “New boat cushions made for my 17-foot powerboat in exchange for photography (barter).”

PropTalk staffers each want to cruise to different places by the end of summer 2010, including, “The Cambridge Hyatt, Chickahominy River by skiff, Deltaville, Fairlee Creek, Hoopers Island, Onancock, Oxford, the upper Rappahannock/Captain Smith Trail by kayak, Sassafras River and the Granary, Smith Island, Vera’s White Sands, Wye River, and someplace on the Bay to swim without nettles.”

Making his list and checking it twice, Dick Doyle of the Reedville Fisherman’s Museum Boat Shop says, “I want someone to put tools away; someone to clean up anything; a set of sockets that are not all the same size; a drill set that does not consist of 23¼-inch bits; some previously opened cans of paint that have actually been resealed; some rags that are not covered with epoxy; a pair of screws that are the same size, any size; a paint brush without dried paint on it; a drawer, any drawer, in which anything can be found; and much, much more of the same.”

“Ed and I want the usual: decent health, a warm house through the winter days, and a quick return of boating weather in the spring,” says Elaine Henn. “A year ago, we visited St. Marys, GA for Thanksgiving by boat; I’m following my 2008-2009 ICW trip journal each day and telling Ed where we were a year ago.”

“I’d like the cushions on the boat re-covered, new sunglasses, and most importantly, a new editor for PropTalk,” says Mary Ewenson.

“My top resolution for 2010 is to continue to raise awareness of the need to improve Chesapeake Bay water quality; without clean water, we cannot hope to restore the Bay,” says Captain Jim Brincefield. “My second resolution is to convince Captain Joe Evans to join the manly men of the Bay clad in flannel.”

Oxford’s version of commuting.

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The colors of Oxford.

Chess anyone? The Cambridge Hyatt has something for everyone.

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Just Passing Through

by Charlie Iliff

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ctober isn't just a month for us Chesapeake boaters to enjoy the “last good weekend” of the season. (Sometimes that's in December, but that is for another article.) October is also the month when the migratory traffic gives us Chesapeake types a parade of neat looking boats—headed south— sometimes stopping for a meal or two, sometimes for a little maintenance work by one of our many capable yards and marine service providers. Among others, October 2009 brought us the new Hood 43 prototype—on its way to Florida, by way of the Powerboat Show and a couple of Bay yards for tweaking of its brand new systems.

At the show, of course, builder Chris Hood and Captain Spencer Lee and his wife Deborah, got to demonstrate to visitors that the boat didn't leak rainwater onto its superbly finished teak and holly cabin sole. And even at the dock, they got to show that the wipers do a good job clearing the windshield for the centersalon helm station. It wasn't exactly the weather in which they had hoped to show the boat, but visitors found that the 43 is definitely warm and comfortable when the weather outside isn't.

C.W. Hood describes the 43 as “Hitting the sweet spot between the dayboat nature of the Katama 30 and the long-range livability of the Hood 50 motoryacht.” As a prototype, the 43 is still in the process of development and Chesapeake Bay Powerboating

fine tuning. Even though her commissioning wasn't quite complete, and Chris Hood knew that she still needed some work, he confidently sent her to the Bay knowing he could arrange for whatever support he needed on the Chesapeake. After the show, the 43 trekked over to Jabin's on Back Creek to be hauled for some maintenance and propeller change to her Sea Rider surface-piercing drives. In initial tests, the boat hadn't quite performed to predictions. A modification to the surface piercing props still didn't put the performance quite where Chris wanted it, so a new set of computerspecced cleaver props was ordered.

After a few days on the hard at Jabin's, with various maintenance and tweaks completed, word came through that the new props were not being shipped on schedule from Naples (the Naples in Italy). So captain Lee had the 43 dropped in the water and headed south, a one-hour run to Oxford, where he had friends. In Oxford, he arranged to work with Doug Campbell to get a portion of the installation of the 550 HP dual Cummins diesels signed off

by Cummins and to put the new props on as soon as they arrived from Italy.

The props finally arrived the week before Halloween. After installation and splash at Campbell's, captain Lee reported an immediate gain in performance, with better acceleration and a flatter attitude. More thorough testing will take place as the 43 continues her journey south.

For PropTalk, the passage of the Hood 43 through the Bay gave the opportunity for a ride from Campbell's Bachelor's Point dock.

We traced a very irregular loop from the Tred Avon, out into the Choptank and back, a trip with no objective other than to enjoy the water, the weather, and the new boat and to gather a little material for PropTalk. A great way to spend a morning. The new propellers gave the 43 an easy cruise speed of 30 knots for our half hour in the typical river chop kicked up by a 15-knot southerly. The 43 hardly noticed the lump, and none of the passengers spilled their coffee.

We wished the Hood 43 crew well on the remaining trip south, and accepted on behalf of the Chesapeake their thanks for the hospitality and capability of our marine industry.

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Out of My Mind

by Ruth Christie

Southern Escape: Cruising from Baltimore What We Learned Both trips taught us some imp ortant things; here’s a snapshot:

Mercury and the family in the Bahamas. We had spent the day swimming in clear blue waters off Atlantis.

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he first week in October 2006 and Thanksgiving week this year marked two enjoyable nine-day cruises with my husband and two kids out of Baltimore. The first was on Royal Caribbean’s Grandeur of the Seas, and our second was on Celebrity’s Mercury. To say that cruising from Charm City is a snap would be an understatement. Why fly to Miami when your boat is in Baltimore?

After years of Bay boating, we liked the idea of taking a cruise out of Baltimore, thinking it would be fun to tower over previous courses we had taken and destinations we had visited from a sizable ship’s safety. Jim especially liked having someone else at the helm. As we neared the Port of Baltimore at the start of both

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• Exploring your new home can take a few hours, so get there early the first day.

• Check big bags through; the y will get to your room in time for dinner.

• Your tablemates will be fun and friendly.

• Kids prefer making friends at the onboard Kids Club rather than spending time wit h you. Don’t feel guilty about dropping them off for a few hours.

• Nothing onboard is crowded; there are few lines.

• Your fellow cruisers are on good behavior; none monopolize chaise lounges or stay too late in port.

• Quiet days at sea are more pleasurable than busy port days, especially if you’re a boa ter.

• Time flies when you do not hing of substance.

• It’s fun to get all dressed up on formal nights, even with kids. Make sure you get a photo taken.

• Do land excursions outside of the ship’s expensive packages. If you plan wisely, you’ll get back to the boat on time.

trips, we delighted in spotting our gleaming, multi-tiered, floating hotels through the intertwining ramps of I-95 and other routes. Each time, the excitement was palpable; these big ships were our vacation playgrounds and took us to warm waters!

Parking at the South Locust Point terminal, tagging and unloading our bags, and moving quickly through the check-in line were surprisingly refreshing experiences. After the first of what we had thought would be several check-in points for Grandeur, we asked the attendant where to go next. Her unexpected response was, “Well, your stateroom is ready, and your bags should be there shortly. The pool and hot tubs are on top of the boat, and several restaurants are now serving lunch.” Huh?

Weren’t there more wait-in-this-line directives and slow security checkpoints? Didn’t we have to disrobe?

With Baltimore a mere 30-minute drive from our home in Mayo, MD, we happily avoided the time-intensive, whine-inducing “drive/shuttle/fly/shuttle/drive/board” round-trip cycle that characterizes Floridabased cruising for Bay boaters. Airplane travel has been known to threaten the sanctity and sanity of our marriage. Let the relaxation begin! Returning to Baltimore, door-to-door, it took us one hour to leave the boat and drive home.

Our interior staterooms had plenty of well-designed storage space for all our stuff. Grandeur’s bunk beds were warm and cozy and sported lights and enough space

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for two kids, countless books, and at least two stuffed animals all in one stateroom.

We opted for two adjoining interior staterooms on Mercury. Accustomed to snug boat accommodations, we were beyond comfortable. It was nice to not see a kitchen and laundry room the whole time.

Grandeur and Mercury had more than 10 floors each, several pools and hot tubs, a live band daily, shows nightly (the magic show and juggler were a big hit), accommodations for many people, casinos, shops, and way too much food. Mercury went a bit overboard with no fewer than 11 lounges with bars. Nothing beats gaining a bird’seye view of the harbor, boats, and buildings upon departing Baltimore on clear, sunny, fall days.

After walking all over the ships, passing Fort McHenry, and ensuring that we fit under the 695 bridge, we headed down to dress for dinner at 6 p.m.—the exact time both ships passed under the Bay Bridge.

The two things we’d change about the itineraries would be to cruise the Bay during the day, rather than in darkness, and stay longer in ports below Florida’s Keys.

Both trips visited Key West. We took a glass-bottom boat tour the first time and twice did the conch train tour of an eclectic mix of artists’ and writers’ homes, hotels, bars, shops, restaurants, and museums. We enjoyed the days at sea as much as those with off-boat excursions. Out in the Atlantic, it got bumpy and windy a few times on each ship, but we were in smooth seas most days and nights. That’s where the major similarities between the two cruises ended.

Sailing the Bay in unusually cool temperatures, Grandeur visited the heat, sun, and aquamarine waters of Miami; Cozumel and Costa Maya, Mexico; and Cape Canaveral, FL. In Mexico, we put ourselves at the mercy of locals and lucked into nice hotels, sunny beaches and pools, good

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food, cheap drinks, and quiet downtime surrounded by crystal clear, turquoisetoned waters. We celebrated our sixth wedding anniversary by visiting Disney World’s Magic Kingdom and sipping champagne on Grandeur’s wooden deck as we glided effortlessly northward under a moon-filled sky.

The last morning onboard Grandeur— my daughter’s fifth birthday—I got up at 4:30 a.m. and grabbed coffee on the top deck. There, I was accompanied by the moon off our port stern and blinking lights along darkened shores encasing the ship.

Luckily, I caught us passing the West River’s mouth, near our home port. With my Bay bearings intact, I quietly tracked our progress north. Soon, disconnected dots of lights above the dark water ahead magically grew into lines of lights that eventually formed the Bay Bridge’s outline against an onyx sky. After seeing what looked like only 20 feet of clearance under the two bridge spans, we steamed past Bodkin Point Shoal into the Patapsco during the early hours of daybreak and celebrated the trip with a birthday party at home.

Mercury sailed in warmer Bay waters than our last trip and was literally awash in highly effective hand-sanitizing stations.

In Key West, we found boat drinks and tunes at Margaritaville and fantastic pirate beverages with multiple rums. At Charleston, SC, we toured around and stumbled upon some wonderful Bloody Marys and cheesy shrimp and grits and Buffalo spiced oysters. Spending Thanksgiving day in Nassau, the Bahamas, we took the water taxi to Paradise Island to see the modernday version of Atlantis. A day pass gave us access to parts of the aquariums that delight the landscape, hot lunch with cold drinks, and several white sandy beaches with turquoise waves perfect for fun in the sun. As we sailed back up the Bay, flashing greens, whites, and reds marked our way and we arrived on the cusp of a spectacular sunrise in Baltimore.

By the end of each trip, we were in synch with the sounds, sights, and movement of the boat and were completely refreshed. Cruises in and out of Baltimore really are a breeze.

Room 9245 was cozy and close to the Fun Factory and back deck of Celebrity’s Mercury.

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Getting

Gliding Gander Ready

by Lea Brooks and Garon Stutzman

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Gliding Gander is hauled to into AVFM’s boatyard in Rock Hall, MD.

Gliding Gander was originally built by Lippincott in 1979 and used by ABC Wide World of Sports

Gliding Gander gets picked to her bare bones at AVFM.

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o,” he said, “maybe we shouldn’t get the 47-foot McKinna.

Tony thinks we should fix up the Gliding Gander. It will be just what we want and less expensive in the long run.

What do you think?” Putting down my packages, I stared at him and said, “You’ve got to be kidding!”

For the last 16 months we, Garon and I, had been flying around the country looking for boats. We had six specific requirements we wanted in a boat: (1) ample fuel capacity to make a 356-nautical mile crossing from Aruba to Santo Domingo, (2) a maximum bridge clearance of 19 feet (to get under the bridges on the Great Loop one day), (3) twin diesel engines, (4) a maximum of 3.5-foot draft, (5) a minimum fuel burn of one nautical mile per gallon at 16 knots, and (6) no antiquated electronics.

We even put down payments on three boats. One was a 51-foot Clorox bottle looking boat in Connecticut. Its price and condition proved too good to be true. The surveyor found electrical problems, water leaks, contaminated engine oil, etc.

The second boat which we put a deposit on was a repossessed 48-foot 1994 Dettling in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. The surveyor discovered the diesel Cummings motor needed to be replaced. We also found that repossessed boats tend to be such a supposedly good deal that bidding wars arise.

The third boat was a stately, blue-hulled McKinna. We loved the boat and even considered breaking our budget to correct its many problems, including a poorly mounted davit and faulty electrical systems.

Shortly after the “what do you think?” conversation, Tony Van de Wal, a fiberglass manufacturer and his crew in Rock Hall, MD started rebuilding Gliding Gander. That was in July.

Gliding Gander was originally built by Lippincott in 1979 and used by ABC Wide World of Sports to film hunting and fishing trips on the Chesapeake Bay. Some of you might remember Saturday morning broadcasts with Kurt Gowdy and Gadabout Gaddis in 1980 and 1981.

The Rock Hall AVFM, LLC crew is giving Gliding Gander an overhaul. The cabin has been removed and rebuilt.

Fuel capacity of 245 gallons has been added. A larger, much improved flybridge with hardtop has been installed. New windows will be purchased.

Updated electronics will be onboard.

At the time of print, we pushed back our departure date from November 15 to early December. Hopefully, when you read this article we will be winding our way through the islands and down to Venezuela.

We hope to go eight months and 8000 miles. Wish us luck and follow our travels in future issues of PropTalk.

About the Authors: Lea Brooks and Garon Stutzman are lifelong boaters who live on the Chester River. Garon is an entrepreneur, engineer, and businessman. Lea is an ardent adventurer, retired social worker, and grandmother of five. For the nitty gritty details of Gliding Gander’s extensive, expensive remodeling project, visit glidinggandergetaway. blogspot.com.

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2009 brought some wet and wild weather to the Bay. It didn’t help that the weekend marine weather forecasts throughout the season were… well… mostly to partly wrong. In between the blissful days of sunny warm weather, the Bay saw snow, rains, flooding, winds, and great thunder boomers. Luckily or not, a few of our roving PropTalk photographers got caught out in the elements this year and captured the moment. If you have an eerie weather shot, send it to ruth@proptalk.com.

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Old Boat Disease

by Charlie Iliff

The Illness Stage I - The Dream

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edical science can’t explain it, but we’ve all seen the symptoms. First, a normally rational guy sells a perfectly good fiberglass boat, leaving empty a serviceable trailer, or slip, or in this case, a boathouse. In the summer of 2008, Nimbus, a Lord Nelson 38’ tug left its Chase Creek boathouse for a lake near the other end of the Erie Canal. Then, having emptied his boathouse, which happens to have a lift in it, former trawler owner Gerald (Jerry) West started asking questions like: “Do you think it would hurt an old wood boat to store it on a lift?” An early warning sign of the onset of OLD Boat Disease (OBD).

Jerry went to the ‘08 Powerboat Show and walked by all the new shinies but stopped at several brokers’ booths and got copies of listings for 1950s Chris-Crafts and Centurys and the like. At the same show, he asked various people whether they knew anyone who could do some work on an old wood boat. Over coffee after the show, he kept staring into the distance, occasionally emitting disjointed mumbling about caulking and varnish and ribs and planks and cold-formed plywood and fasteners and stuff.

Then, Jerry borrowed a book with pictures and descriptions of 60 or so years of Chris-Crafts and didn’t read about any of the glass ones. He called David Herbig, whose name had come through the Burnett-Bullen-Jones grapevine as a master craftsman—a man who could rehabilitate boats that others thought too far behind the maintenance curve ever to float again.

Dave had rebuilt a number of old boats for the Jones clan and had done a superior job on each of them. Dave works alone on old wood boats. His projects often take more than a year, and he usually only has two or three in progress. He also usually has a couple of years’ backlog, mostly with repeat customers., but Jerry hit a window in the schedule. So, all he needed was a rehabworthy boat.

The Illness Stage II - The Purchase

as we’ve all seen otherwise sane guys waste Just innumerable hours just dreaming about antique

boats, we’ve also seen a few lay out time and money on a “project.” No one keeps statistics on what percentage of those projects ever turn back into floating assets. Probably less than the true return from a Madoff investment. Statistics notwithstanding, in this case, Jerry’s OBD progressed quickly from dream to purchase. The condition of Jerry’s 1955 26-foot Chris-Craft cruiser may be apparent in its sale price—$200. That it needed a little work might be assumed: the selling dreamer hadn’t quite gotten the boat back to operable condition despite the best of intentions. In fact, after a good start, including modernizing the engine, deterioration had gradually overtaken ambition, and the project hadn’t been worked on in a while. Jerry heard about the boat from Herbig, who had done a little work on it before the owner let the project languish. Of course, as is typical of those infected with OBD, Jerry ignored those who advised of all the troubles involved in restoring an old boat. He even ignored the repeated predictions of staggering cost. “Of course it will cost money,” he responded: “it’s a boat.” Conversation stopper, that is.

Carefully selecting only a very few nuggets in the mountain of unsolicited advice, Jerry arranged to have the boat delivered to Herbig’s secret shop. He was told that the work would take at least a year and a half, with cost dependent not so much on time as on the level of finish and equipment that Jerry elected as the work went forward. Herbig promised a sound vessel at the end of the process: one that could live happily on a lift. He let Jerry formulate his own thoughts about the pride of ownership of a restored antique Chris-Craft, the day trips on the Severn, and the properly chilled wine to be sipped on the fantail.

Jerry’s dreams weren’t disturbed in the least as Herbig the boat apart, in search of some salvageable framework. After all, there was available a picture of what the boat had looked like back when she would actually float. Surely she’d look even better than that after the rehab... wouldn’t she?

[Tune in next month for The Illness Stage III the Onset of Reconstruction.]

Photos by David Herbig and Gerald West

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his holiday season, Chesapeake clubs have gathered together to do more than just party. Sure, there are the usual slate of happy holiday happenings, seminars, and socials. But, in several fun and creative ways, many of our clubs have celebrated and helped out members of their local communities. Have a look see; just like the flu, these ideas are contagious. —by Ruth Christie/ruth@proptalk.com

Food for Thought

K It’s a wrap! KNSPS’s Ruth Hoffman and Peggy Reiss show off their bags full of Adopta-Bear gifts.

Helping the hungry. KNSPS members get set to deliver their donations to the Living Waters food bank (L-R): Carole Tulip, Sari Lafferty, Malcolm Resnick, Jim DelVecchio, Lee Myers, and Joan Yeigh.

ent Narrows Sail and Power Squadron (KNSPS) members held their November membership meeting at Kentmorr Restaurant in Stevensville, MD. Following a social hour and dinner, Tom Leigh, the Chester Riverkeeper, talked about the health of the river and its tributaries, and described his role as an educator and enforcer of environmental laws. The Q&A session was quite lively and informative.

Every fall, just before Thanksgiving, KNSPS members bring canned goods and other food to their membership meeting to help our local food bank at Living Waters in Stevensville, and we delivered our donations the following day. KNSPS also is active in the Adopt-a-Bear program, which gives many local children a Christmas that they might not otherwise have.

This year, Julie Tompkins of Grasonville again distributed the names of kids to members and will deliver the bags of wrapped presents to the local distribution point.

KNSPS is open to boaters of all ages; you do not have to own a boat to participate. Our activities are social, educational, and community service oriented. For more details, call Jack Yeigh at (410) 643-2106 or visit uspsd5.org/squadrons/kent_narrows. html. —by Karen Wimsatt

Tom Leigh, Chester Riverkeeper, enlightens KNSPS members during their November membership meeting.

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CLUB NOTES It’s Not Just Lunch

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ewish Navy members are in the middle of our annual Winter Speaker-Luncheon Series, during which we share boating experiences, spend time with friends, and learn a thing or two about Bay boating and politics. We may also ponder over the burning question: what is the speed of dark? For more information, contact jewishnavy@jewishnavy.org.

—by Adiva Sotzsky

Fells Point YC’s Barb Smith cuts the cake while crew members and club members relax.

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The Pride of Baltimore II captured in cake at the Fells Point YC party November 17.

The Pride of the Party

ells Point YC members celebrated another great season for the Pride of Baltimore II by hosting a party for the captain, crew, and office staff November 17, the last night for this crew to be onboard.

At Riptides on the Bay on Thames Street, cold beer flowed, savory food was devoured, and friendships—both old and new—were enjoyed. We held an impromptu birthday party for Captain Jan Miles, complete with a cake and a song. We also displayed the original banner flown from the Pride of Baltimore II during her maiden voyage. Commodore Paul Brabazon rekindled this annual tradition, and we all look forward to continuing it as part of our hospitality program extended to educational vessels, tall ships, and international ships visiting Baltimore’s Inner Harbor and Fells Point. We always welcome new members. For more details, call Brabazon at (484) 5539932 or visit fpyc.net.

—by Pat Brabazon

Pride of Baltimore II crew enjoy food, drink, and friendship at Riptides on the Bay in Fells Point hosted by the Fells Point YC.

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ent Narrows Racing Association members enjoyed the Holiday Party December 5 in Stevensville, MD. In addition to concocting cocktails of choice, sharing local delicacies, and swearing in officers, members adopted a local family and gave them gifts, food, and gift cards (kentnarrowsracing.com). —by Chris Oliver

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he Chesapeake Mainship Group (CMG) is looking forward to its annual winter dinner/business meeting February 20 at Fisherman’s Inn at Kent Narrows, MD. We are pulling together our 2010 rendezvous plan, which will be revealed during that meeting (groups. yahoo.com/group/chesapeakemainshipgroup). —by Jerry Friedman

For PropTalk’s Club Directory, visit proptalk.com. Send Club Notes, Directory updates, and steamed Maine lobsters to ruth@proptalk.com.

ailing over to the dark side? Your secret is safe with us. The Bay and the world are your oysters, that is, if you can believe the rag haulers during the Windjammers of the Chesapeake’s winter lecture series at the Severn School in Severna Park, MD. Listen to tall tales by Tania Aebi (January 16), Gary Jobson (February 13), and Dick and Dixie Goertemiller (March 13) (windjammers-chesapeake.org).

—by Leah Duer Alfriend

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he Maryland Chapter of Trout Unlimited met November 18 in Towson for fly-tying demos and help from local pros. While there is still plenty of good fishing left this year, a great way to pass the cold winter evenings is to spend time at the fly-tying bench. Whether tying that big streamer to ply the winter waters for big browns or tying up a batch of Hendricksons in anticipation of the first spring hatches, fly-tying is a great indoor activity. Next on tap is Charlie Gougeon’s report on the Gunpowder fish population January 20 (mdtu.org). —by Jim Gracie

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ndy Hughes was recently elected to a second one-year term as chairman of the 1700-member Coastal Conservation Association of Maryland (CCA MD). Ed Liccione was re-elected as vice-chairman, and Tim Campbell and Erica Kirby were elected secretary and treasurer, respectively. The group continues to strive for sustainable fisheries to serve all Marylanders (ccamd.org). —by Tony Friedrich

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Jerry LeCompte of Dockside Boatworks in Cordova, MD gets to the bottom of a 17-foot 1950 Chris-Craft Special Runabout.

deadrise workboat. Stop by Tuesday and Thursday mornings to meet the guys and join in the madness and joy that are wooden boatbuilding and repair.

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t Wm. McGlaughlin Boat Builder in Fishing Creek, MD, Jack McGlauglin is completing work on one of the last Glenn Manning hulls to be found, a Markley 35 for Ron Robbins. The Detroit Diesel from his prior boat, which has lots of life left in it, will power her.

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arry Lauterbach at Lauterbach Custom Boats in Chester, MD has all the decks and hardware off Bobby Murray’s national modified hydro Mujr’s Lauterbach Special and will give her new decks. Chuck Miller drove this nineyear-old to first place during this summer’s Hampton Cup. Like any thoroughbred racehorse after a hard workout, she’s now in need of a little TLC. Lauterbach also is sprucing up a vintage 1985 hydroplane for a client in Upstate New York , who wants to take Dynamite on the vintage circuit.

Lauterbach says, “People who own these boats once used to watch them race and now want to play with them. My first twoseater went to a lady on Lake George, NY.” Larry has the decks off Dynamite and is busy working on her facelift.

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ick Doyle and Jay Rohmann of the Fisherman’s Museum Boat Shop in Reedville, VA got a lot done this fall, including the monumental and often harrowing undertaking of moving Herman Krentz’s pilothouse, which has been an exhibit for many years. Under the leadership of Wendell Haynie and Gordon Burgess, the guys jacked it up, blocked it on a trailer, pulled it out, and gingerly transported it to its new location at the front of the museum where it was spruced up and readied for holiday visitors.

The shop also will complete a traditional 16-foot deadrise skiff, continue creating a magnificent Joel White design Haven sailboat led by Dave Abbott, and build a new and better suited cabin for Foggy River, their locally built 42-foot, round-stern,

At Choptank Boatworks, Chris Flood paints a 21foot Smith Island Crab Skiff. Photo by Bill Griffin

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om Campbell of Campbell’s Boatyards in Oxford, MD put the finishing touches on Blue Wing, a Campbell 37, in time to debut her during the U.S. Powerboat Show this October.

She now is with her owners in Cambridge, MD. Campbell has a 31 looking for a good home; you might have seen her strutting her stuff during the Powerboat Show, too.

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he Ruark BoatWorks in Cambridge, MD recently received a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council to fund a Master-Apprentice workboat building project using traditional methods. Master Mac “Jr.” McGlaughlin with well over 100 boats to his name, apprentice Frank Antes, and several other volunteers are working on a 27.5-foot cedar-strip-planked-over-oak-framed workboat. The hull has been completed, and with an end-of-December deadline, the team is busy working on her interior with flooring beams, flooring, and washboards. The cabin and deck areas will be customized for the prospective buyer. The shop plans to build similar boats to satisfy many other customers.

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ete Mathews and the crew at Mathews Brothers in Denton, MD are well into the extensive refit on a custom Pearson 35 sailboat for the Witzels. She’s coming along nicely with all the new features turning out even better than planned. A Classic Bay Cruiser 22 is in the fit and assembly stages and moving right along. Another 22 hull is being started, a Hampton One-Design sailboat is under construction, and a Mathews 40 hull is soon to be laid up. The storage season has begun, and the rush is on! Indoor storage looks to be

Jay Allen of Allen Boatbuilders in Cambridge, MD on a Markley 46. Gorton Merrick laid her hull.

Allen and Dave Thomas are prepping for paint.

near capacity this year despite the economy, and the outdoor storage is taking off, but still has plenty of room.

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f you were to hazard a guess, George Hazzard’s team at Wooden Boat Restoration in Millington, MD is always working on a collection of classics. The team currently is repairing a leaky bottom on a 16foot, 1958 Penn Yan Lapstrake model. And, a 1958 22 Chris-Craft is being repowered with a 283 Chris-Craft engine, and a 1962 17-foot Cruisers Inc is ready to be flipped back over so they can start on her decks.

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nnapolis Harbor Boat Yard has a 51 Vicem in for a classic flag blue paint. The shop also is working on a 58-foot Kadey-Krogen. The owners wanted a low-maintenance hard-top that would last for years and match the boat’s classic lines.

The shop designed the custom top with CAD software, built it from a jig form, and painted it with classic white on the top and tan on the underside to reduce glare. The crew used stainless steel tubing to match the factory tubing and blend in with the factory finish. Custom three-color lights create the appropriate ambiance for cocktail hour on the flybridge.

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arkley’s Marina in Essex, MD is constructing one of only two Markley 46s being built. As he has done for more than 100 boats, Glenn Manning laid the hull. Unlike a lasagna dinner, the topsides of Coosa Composite will ensure long life and lighter weight.

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lex Schlegel and his 25-man crew at Hartge Yacht Yard in Galesville, MD have settled into their new location on Tenthouse Creek.

Previously known as Woodfield’s, the 15,000-square-foot indoor facility has been

At Wm. McGlaughlin Boat Builder, Jack McGlaughlin finishes a Markley 35.

partially converted to mechanical, rigging, carpentry, and fiberglass shops and storage for their large supply of marine products and equipment. Along with various ongoing repair and maintenance projects, the yard has nearly completed the inhouse Schlegel designed 30foot center-console. Carpenters Peter Bell and Greg Sampson have finished construction of a fresh-off-the-mold Chesapeake 20, soon to be delivered to local fleet racer, Clay Taylor.

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artin Hardy and the team at Composite Yacht in Trappe, MD have a 40-foot Robbins in for a wheelhouse extension, a custom composite hardtop, sound abatement, and paint. A 46-foot Custom Markley is in for an interior refit to include new cabinets, a settee, new flooring, etc. And, prepping for spring, a 28-Legacy is currently getting a fresh AwlGrip hull, boot stripe, and bottom paint. Shop workers stay out of trouble with fall haul-outs, winterizations, and shrink-wrap work.

During the U.S. Powerboat Show in Annapolis, they scheduled several sea trials on their 26-foot Composite. And,

keep your eye out when on Route 50 heading through Cambridge, MD; they made and just installed a six-foot fiberglass donut for Bay Country Bakery’s new location.

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im Floyd and crew at F&S Boatworks in Bear, DE are working on the interior of 54- and 72-footers and the hull of a 67-footer. No doubt, all the craftsmanship, time, and money involved will delight the owner and frighten some fish.

Markley’s Marina is working on one of only two Markley 46s being built.

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t the Deltaville Marina & Boatyard, a 1972 Bertram 31 has a new lease on life. Parisea has a new aft deck, side deck boards, and raw water fish/live well box. All of her internal systems are brand spanking new, including the engine shafts, couplings, cutlass bearings and stuffing boxes, main engine seacocks and strainers, hydraulic steering hoses, customized steel steering bracket, fresh-air vent hoses, bilge blowers, gasoline sniffers, and a partridge in a pear tree. Forty feet of high-grade flexible Coast Guard A1 fuel hose replaced her old copper fuel lines, and she has new fuel tanks and gauges and new cockpit engine gauges to prove it. The entire boat was rewired to accommodate all the upgrades, including new 120-VAC shore power. New 5.7 Crusaders 333 hp

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he Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels is working on the Bugeye Ida May on the railway. Built quickly with cheap materials, these wooden boats were never meant to last 100 years. Stop by and learn about her illustrious past. and all the right fittings in all the right places replaced her twin Mercruisers.

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om Jones at Crab Alley Custom Boats in Chester, MD has a custom Crab Alley 1800 Blue Bayou in the shop for Tim O’Hearn of Charleston, SC. The CA1800 has new custom cushions, running lights and hardware, a heavy-duty rub rail, and AwlGrip. She sports eightfoot wooden oars and is powered by a 20hp Honda long-shaft with electric start and tilt. Testing went well a few weeks back.

The CA1800 is 600 pounds of Synboard PVC, with speeds of 20.8 knots at less then

one-third gallon per hour using 89 fuel.

Jones tests each skiff for wide open flat turns in her own length and keel holding on straight runs. He now is creating a Crab Alley 1600 for Bruce Abel of Ellicott City, MD. She will have Abel’s Honda 10 and is headed to the big crabs on the Wye River this spring. Jones says, “I recently came across test shots of a CA1600 with a 9.9 that did 21 mph. What a ride it is! Who said you can’t put a 15 or 20 hp on a surfboard?”

ot afraid to look like something out of a sci fi flick, workers at Chesapeake Boat Builders in Crisfield, MD are covered in white and sanding some fairing compound off a 46-footer.

The team recently completed a 60-foot research vessel that is undergoing sea trials and will live in Alabama. Washington College commissioned the construction of a 36-footer, which is being faired as prep for a nice blue paint job. Part of the second pirate ship the team has built, a 60-footer is headed to plunder the waters off New

Scotty at Chesapeake Boat Builders fairs the interior of a 46-footer before painting.

Lisa Sauder of Sandpiper Marine does custom welding on a 32-footer at Scott’s Cove Marina.

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Jersey; the team’s first pirate vessel is raking havoc in Baltimore. A Carman from several years ago that was mostly built, but never finished or delivered, is getting gussied up with a new finish. Ronnie Carman started the hull, and Chesapeake Boat Builders bought her at auction in the mold and delivered the bare hull to T and S Marine.

Tim and Steve Tyler and Carman, now a freelance boatbuilder, are finishing her. She has a Cat C9 503 HP engine and is built to USCG specs for vessels carrying passengers for hire; she awaits a good home.

Jon Ashton fairs a Titan 62 being built at Titan Yachts’ Bishopville, MD location. As always, Larry Belkov and team created a spectacular interior.

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Chesapeake Green, is no longer made, so the crew had it custom mixed at a local Ace Hardware. An air-cooled, agriculture issue, 18-hp Honda engine will power the skiff.

Most days, you will find Patrick Murtagh working under a classic wooden sailboat, giving her a major frame rebuild. And Anrew Abreu is bending an oak frame, which t Choptank Boatworks in Denton, is laminated from pieces that came out of the shop’s steam box. These three guys are Chris Flood has painted a 21-foot Smith Island Crab Skiff made with all Landing School grads. plans from the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum. The old-time paint, called

andpiper Marine wrapped up some custom welding work on a 32-footer at Scott’s Cove Marina in Deal Island, MD. Sean Willing converted the standard old production powerboat to a Bay-built workboat with yacht-level quality. Her tunnel drive will maximize her shallow-water performance.

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Annapolis Harbor Boat Yard went over the top to create a custom hardtop that blends perfectly with the rest of a 58-foot Kadey-Krogen.

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Chesapeake Marine

Railway

by Bob Cerullo

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Ships carpenter Franklin Brooks makes a template to construct a new rib for the 114-foot Ring Andersen at the Chesapeake Marine Railway.

riving down Deagle’s Road in Deltaville VA, I was marveling at row after row of yellow corn higher than, as the old song goes, an elephant’s eye, when suddenly the rows of corn became rows of tall-masted sailboats on the hard. I had the feeling I was in a kind of big boat paradise, a place where wonderful boats enjoy a time of rest and recuperation before once again facing the perils of the sea.

Turning into the parking lot of the Chesapeake Marine Railway (CMR) my eyes were drawn to a work in progress on the 300-ton marine railway. A smaller railway will take 150 tons. There on the blocks was a massive wooden sailing vessel named the Ring Andersen. The majestic 114-foot tall ship was undergoing an overhaul not possible at most boatyards. At CMR, the major overhaul is all in a day’s work. From cutting the massive planking out of white oak beams

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to hand shaping new frames, skilled hands do the magic done by ships carpenters dating back to the time of Magellan.

Many people still call the place “Deagle’s” where buyboats, schooners, skipjacks, deadrise boats, and all sorts of work and pleasure craft were repaired and stored in years gone by under the guidance of a succession of Deagles. Grandfather captain Lee Deagle started the family of boat building tradition on Jackson Creek and was a pioneer in the building of deadrise workboats in the early 1900s. The original railway was built around 1910 and belonged to the Price Family. Deagle and his son Ed eventually took it over in the 30s and ran it for many years and eventually leased it to the Ruarks. The yard fell into decline for a while. But that has all changed. Jon and Rick Farinholt have brought new life, vitality, and a passion for detail to the old

Deagle’s. The brothers Farinholt took over the yard in 2006, renamed it the Chesapeake Marine Railway, and are rapidly bringing it back to be one of the most respected boatyards on the Chesapeake.

In the late 1970s, Rick Farinholt attended the Rockport Apprentice Shop in Rockport, ME, where he learned the art and science of repairing and building wooden boats. He majored in art and furniture design in college, so the switch to building wooden boats was no great leap. Rick honed his boat building skills constructing boats as a hobby while he earned his living in the construction industry and by running a cabinet shop in Richmond, VA. Rick is a sailor and races most weekends during race season.

After college, Jon Farinholt worked for the AMF Bowling Products Comproptalk.com

pany for 17 years and in the process, toured the world. He brings to the mix business savvy, computer skills, and a knack for dealing with people.

The Farinholt boys were no strangers to the old Deagle’s boatyard. As kids, they spent a great deal of time there at the docks on their parents’ 45-foot trimaran, The Gryffyn, where they learned to love the aroma of wood being worked, the excitement of boats being hauled, and all that goes with an active boatyard. Jon and Rick are dedicated to rebuilding the reputation the yard once had as the premier yard for high quality woodworking and the go-to place for any type of large boat.

Wandering around the yard from time to time over the last several years, I watched as what was left of the sinking Buyboat F.W. Crockett was resurrected in cooperation with the Deltaville Maritime Museum. In years past, the famous 126-foot Miss Anne of Tides Inn fame was hauled for repairs. More recently, CMR hauled the 88-foot Godspeed, a replica of the first ship to land at Jamestown in the 1600s. CMR is able to repair boats very few other yards would consider. A legend on the Chesapeake, the 65-foot Buyboat Coastal Queen, has been hauled on the rails at CMR. Built in 1929, the boat was immortalized in the book Inside Passage by Anthony Bailey.

The Miss Ellen was transformed from a weather-worn, old watermen’s boat to a show piece. The Manitou, JFK’s personal sailboat while he was president, was restored at the yard. The Farinholts completed the incredible job started by the previous owners and made Manitou ready for sea trials and her eventual trip to Annapolis. In the megayacht area, CMR recently hauled and repaired a Westport Cruiser, a 130-foot yacht valued at about $16 million.

Rick says, “I would like to continue the reputation that was once here of building and repairing boats. We eventually plan to build boats.” Rick welcomes wooden boat repairs. The only limit is the capacity of the marine railway, which is 300 tons. Boats up to 130 feet are no problem.

CMR offers complete marine services, everything from boat building, marine electronics, marine electrical works, any type of marine system installation, and fiberglass repair to just about Chesapeake Bay Powerboating

anything to do with any kind of boat.

Whether the challenge is for fiberglass, wood, steel or aluminum, CMR can deal with just about any problem. And, if they need to bring in outside help, they have ready access to a vast number of specialists.

CMR has done workboats, scallop boats, classic boats, catamarans, trimarans, buyboats, deadrises, old yachts, new yachts, and some very special boats, such as the 77-foot catamaran with a 35-foot beam that was just completing repairs when I visited. Rick says, “That particular boat had gone to every shipyard on the Bay before it found people who could haul her.”

Obviously, the skills required to do the kind of work CMR does take some special people. The staff is a blend of highly talented local craftsmen and two gentlemen who have worked at the yard for more than 50 years. Rick says their experience with old buyboats and deadrise boats is a great asset. Rick is an expert on the interior woodwork. Staff members include skilled welders, diesel technicians, and fiberglass experts.

CMR is an intriguing place where old world woodworking skills are practiced side by side with state-of-the-art modern fiberglass procedures. I have seen boats there from Canada, Norway, Denmark, France, England, and other far-off ports.

The Farinholts are directing their business to larger boats that ply the Chesapeake, while at the same time, handling anything and everything the yacht owner, work boat owner, or waterman could be looking for in a boatyard.

Rick points out that the yard is attracting more and more boat customers from Florida seeking a yard on higher ground; CMR’s storage and work area is 20 feet above sea level and is a safe place in a hurricane. CMR is located in protected, deep-water Fishing Bay. The yard also meets certain insurance requirements of boats cruising in southern water.

CMR is an ABYC-certified yard.

From minor repair to major refits, CMR is ready to handle the job. Big boat or small boats, CMS can take them all.

About the Author: Captain Bob Cerullo is a writer and radio and television broadcaster. He holds a 100-ton Masters license and has been boating all his life.

Chesapeake Marine Railway owners Jon and Rick Farinholt restored the Deadrise Only Son as a personal project.

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Racing News 2009 APBA Inboard Region 4 High Point Winners

PropTalk would like to congratulate the 2009 APBA Inboard Region 4 High Point Winners. 2010 is shaping up to be another great year on the Bay. Stay tuned to the pages of PropTalk for all you’ll need to know about this great racing scene.

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VA Blueline Tilefish Record Shattered

n November, Virginia certified a 23-pound, five-ounce blueline tilefish caught by Michael Adkins of Sutherland, VA as the new state record for that species. Adkins was fishing on July 4 when he landed the recordsetting blueline, which replaced the existing state record of 20 pounds, 10 ounces caught

by Kenneth Bowe of Chester, VA, just six days earlier. Coincidentally, Bowe and Adkins were fishing together when each landed his record catch.

Adkins made his record catch in approximately 400 feet of water near the Norfolk Canyon while fishing aboard his 25foot private boat Fish-A-Holic. The fish had a total length of 35 inches and a girth of 24.25 inches and took a bottom rig baited with a combination of squid and ballyhoo. Adkins used

a Shimano Trevala five-foot, six-inch rod, mated with a Shimano Torium 20 reel spooled with 65-pound Power Pro braided line. Bowe netted the catch at boatside.

Blueline tilefish was added to the eligible species list for state records by the Virginia Saltwater Fishing Tournament Committee in 2006 and carried an initial qualifying weight of 17.5 pounds. Doug Deese of Seaford registered Virginia’s first qualifying blueline tilefish at 18 pounds, 10 ounces March 10, 2007. Deese’s record was short-lived, as Rick Wineman boated a 19-pound, 14-ounce tilefish less than three weeks later. Wineman’s record stood for nearly two years, before David Akridge boated a 20-pound, four-ounce blueline March 19 of this year. Akridge’s record stood for about three months before Bowe caught his 20-pound, 10-ounce blueline on June 28.

Michael Adkins of Sutherland, VA caught this 23-pound, five-ounce, blueline tilefish that has been certified as a new Virginia state record!

Robert Harris Jr. takes first place during MSSA’s Fall Tournament.

MSSA’s Fall Rockfish Tournament Lures Anglers to the Bay

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n November 21-22, more than 1000 fishermen plied Chesapeake waters from Sandy Point to Point Lookout in search of the largest striper to claim honors in MSSA’s 17th annual Chesapeake Bay Fall Rockfish Tournament. When all the lines were pulled in, Robert Harris, Jr. (above) decked a 47.95-pound striper that hit near the Gas Docks off Solomons, MD to earn him $44,703. Lee Tippett took second place with a 43.90 pounder (also checked it in at Solomons) that was worth $18,000.

Rounding out the top three was James Rose who caught a striper weighing 43.25 pounds, good enough for $4441.

“This tournament, like our others, lures anglers from Maryland and other states to the Bay and gives our local communities a little economic boost and of course, gives our members one last chance to participate in a tournament this year,” says Dave Smith, MSSA’s executive director.

Also in the money was Frank Hagner of Baltimore who took third place in the Skill Levels with his 41.65-pound rockfish weighed in at Point Lookout State Park. Hagner will receive a check worth $7560 since he entered all of the additional skill levels. Hagner entered the tournament with his son David Hagner, who just recently returned from Afghanistan.

MSSA gave away nearly $75,000 in prize money for the tournament and has increased its participation each year since 1992. At press, these were the unofficial results, pending review by MSSA’s tournament committee and having the winners pass their respective polygraph tests. Complete results are posted on mssa.net.

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2009 Quantum Womens College Sailor of the Year (and college National Champion) Jane Macky with her first Bay rockfish. Delicious stuffed with oysters and baked for Thanksgiving dinner.

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Maryland Considers Stiffer Penalties

n November, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Fisheries Service announced it is proposing a new penalty system to help thwart natural resource violations, including commercial poaching.

The new proposal will impose penalties on first-time offenders, based on the severity of their crime, as well as repeat offenders.

“These valuable and fragile marine resources are part of the public trust. They belong to all citizens, and we must protect them from those who would willfully break the law,” says DNR Secretary John Griffin.

Current law requires several convictions to generate a suspension, and suspension time is minimal. The 2009 General Assembly directed DNR to create a penalty system for a single violation and to provide tougher penalties for repeat offenders.

“We believe the proposed increased penalties remain reasonable and will provide a greater deterrence to people thinking about breaking the law,” says Fisheries Service Director Tom O’Connell.

DNR has been working with the Penalty Workgroup, Tidal Fisheries and Sport Fisheries Advisory Commissioners and the Attorney General’s Office to create the new commercial penalty system.

Key Points of the new enforcement system: • Assigns points to violations based on the gravity of the offense; • Increases penalties for repeat offenders and special protection for certain species; and • Includes provisions for automatic suspension for certain violations.

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This proposal was submitted November 13 and will be in the Maryland Register December 18. Public hearings took place December 7 and 13 in Easton and Annapolis.

The proposal is available on Fisheries Service’s Proposed Regulations Webpage, at dnr.state.md.us/fisheries/ regulations/proposedregulations.asp. Public comment will begin December 18 and end January 19, 2010.

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VA Buys Back Crab Licenses

he Virginia Marine Resources Commission (VMRC) will buy back 359 commercial crab licenses, in a historic action to take more than 75,000 crab pots off the water as part of a multi-year species rebuilding effort.

The licenses will be retired permanently. The removal of 75,441 licensed crab pots represents an almost 20-percent reduction in the number of pots permitted for use in Virginia waters.

“This far surpassed our expectations,’’ says VMRC Commissioner Steven Bowman. “This is a great longterm benefit for this environmentally and economically important species.”

The license buyback program closed November 1.

A total of 664 bids were received, in the first ever socalled reverse auction in which crabbers submitted nonnegotiable bids and gave the lowest offer they would accept for the purchase of their licenses.

The bids were analyzed and matched to the harvest histories of each bidder. Purchase priority was given for the licenses used most often and the number of pots permitted for each license to reduce the fishing effort in the most cost-efficient manner.

Acceptance letters to the holders of the 359 licenses accepted for the buyback were mailed November 20.

Checks will be written within the next few weeks.

Payments will be made from a pool of $6.7 million appropriated by the federal government as part of a blue crab disaster designation by the National Marine Fisheries Service last year. NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service enthusiastically approved VMRC’s license buyback program.

License buyback offers were accepted from 59 fulltime commercial crabbers, 131 part-time crabbers, and 169 crabbers who had not used their licenses since 2004 and were put on a waiting list until the crab population rebounds and stabilizes at high levels for three consecutive years.

Those full-time crabbers held licenses that permitted the use of 14,299 crab pots; 27,733 pots for part-timers; and 33,409 for those on the waiting list.

“It is especially important to ensure the long-term viability of our rebuilding efforts to retire licenses held by those on the waiting list. When the overall crab population returns to abundance, those licenses could significantly undermine the stability of the stock if they were put back in use,’’ says VMRC Fisheries Chief Jack Travelstead. “This is money well spent for the future of this fishery.”

Removing 75,441 crab pots from circulation is a reduction of 18 percent of the 423,000 crab pots that had been licensed for use in Virginia waters. Retiring 359 crab licenses from the books will leave 1649 licenses in circulation, including 314 licenses that cannot currently be used because they are on a waiting list. The number of crab licenses issued was capped in 1998.

The bids received varied widely. Full-time crabber bids ranged from $5000 to $600,000; part-timer bids ranged from $500 to $634,000; and bids from those on the waiting list ranged from $500 to $300,000. The accepted bids ranged from $500 to $175,000.

Last year, VMRC and Maryland officials confronted a dangerously low crab population and enacted a Bay-wide 34-percent harvest reduction strategy to rebuild a stock in danger of crashing in the event of a single poor year of reproduction. At that point, the Chesapeake Bay blue crab population had plummeted 70 percent since 1993.

VMRC banned the winter dredging of crabs last year and this year, shortened the season for harvest of female crabs, required larger escape rings on crab pots, and enacted a waiting list for inactive licenses. Within a year, the Bay-wide adult crab population doubled, according to a scientific crab population survey that has proven over decades to be highly accurate. Results of this winter’s survey will guide VMRC in future crab management decisions.

“We are stewards of our marine resources, and we take our jobs seriously,” adds Bowman. “We will do what is necessary.”

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FISH FORECASTS by Capt. C.D. Dollar

Zach Krissoff, left, with his father Mike Krissoff, both Annapolitans, caught this big striper in November.

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f you don’t fish, I can see why you’d be skeptical that you can actually catch anything with fins when temperatures plummet like my 401K. But it’s true: catching fish in late December and January is not only possible but fun. A few of the main targets include stripers congregating at the mouth of the Bay as well as chain pickerel and crappie holding in the upper reaches of tidal tributaries.

Of course, preparation and prudence are key to successful winter jaunts, and only a fool would venture out when the weather is riotous. On those days when you can’t wet a line, get a head start on the spring 2010 season by figuring out what tackle you’ll need for 2010. One of the best ways to do that is to get out and attend one of many fishing and boat shows taking place this winter. Beginning in January and running through March, there are numerous boating and fishing shows in our area. I’ll be attending several shows, including the 26th Annual Fishing Expo at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium, which will be held January 14-17. For a complete list of boat and fishing shows, check out PropTalk’s calendar of events and stop by the PropTalk booth to say hello.

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apt. Jeff Popp follows the rockfish south in December and runs his charter boat out of the Point Lookout area to fish the Potomac River or off Virginia’s Smith Point, located just across the Maryland line.

“Cold weather means trolling for the big ones with umbrellas on the planer boards and deep rods out the stern,” he says.

“What I’ve seen is that the water is clear and you can keep the lures close, so they (rockfish) will come up and get ‘em.”

When January rolls around, he heads back up the Bay where he’ll guide clients for yellow perch and walleye in the waters near the Susquehanna River. Last season, he says, they caught fish from 11 to 14 inches and made up the limits in no time.

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apt. Walt of Light Tackle Charters in Crisfield never stops fishing, even in the heart of winter.

This year, he has a new rig—a 23-foot Parker center-console—and will spend a good chunk of time chasing big rockfish off the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel (CBBT). He also had good success in late November and December fishing out of Onancock for ocean run rockfish.

“We fish light tackle (15-pound test rigs) and use artificial baits, like Bass Assassins and BKDs,” he says. At the CBBT, he’ll work the pilings and rock islands and is always on the lookout for big birds like gannets feeding on bait pods that the stripers push to the surface. That frenzy is about as good as you can get.

If quieter water is more your speed, he offers ultra-light tackle trips for crappie and pickerel on the Pocomoke River, one

of the prettiest waterways you will find.

One thing is for sure: he’ll work hard to put you on fish.

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apt. Gary Neitzey of Fish Hawk Guide Service in Eastern Bay will fish CBBT from Thanksgiving until Christmas. “Stripers will always be on pilings somewhere. Around the pilings I cast BKDs on three-quarter- to one-ounce jig heads. I cast up current and let the current bring the bait to the fish,” he says.

“The rock islands also hold fish. Here I fish the same baits, working them slow and deep, taking care not to snag bottom.”

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He adds that fly fishing is very productive on the islands, as well. He likes to fish large Half-and-Halfs on sinking lines like a Teeny 350. When birds are on fish, especially gannets, topwater plugs also work.

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rior to the holidays, Capt. Kevin Josenhans of Josenhans Sportfishing says that Tangier Sound shallow water fishing “has been nothing short of fantastic on days when the wind didn’t blow a gale.” His clients have enjoyed good success casting poppers such as the Stillwater Smack-It or Storm Rattlin’ Saltwater Chug Bug. “December should see super action with big sea-run stripers entering the Bay for one last feeding foray before heading south to winter off the Virginia capes,” he says.

“Trolling nine-inch shad tails or parachute rigs will produce catches of rockfish upward of 40 pounds. Popular locations within a short sail of Crisfield are Tangier Light, the Cut Channel, and Smith Point.

Crisscross the main channel for the best chance at intercepting one of these monsters.”

Capt. Kevin says he’ll also make the trek to CBBT in December and January as weather permits. January trips will be catch and release only, but the fishing can often be fast and furious without the congested boat traffic of December.

“Some super light tackle action on mas-

sive schools of binge-feeding stripers, or jigging over structures can produce catches upward of 150 fish per day,” he adds.

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ill O’Brien at Shore Tackle and Custom Rods in Kent Narrows, MD spent the last month or so of the 2009 season rigging up trolling and jigging rods and gear for his customers.

But just because the winter weather is here doesn’t mean it’s time to stop fishing.

Many of his customers head to North Carolina, CBBT, or the Virginia coast to chase game such as large tuna or rockfish. You can even hit one of the area’s warm-water discharges. For those anglers trolling for stripers, he likes big lures such as bucktails and parachutes (four, six, and eight ounces) as well as Tony spoons in sizes #17-#21. Don’t forget to add twister tails or swim baits to your bucktails and parachutes, such as nine-inch Tsunami soft plastic swim baits in colors resembling bunker and herring.

In January, you can find him at the fishing shows with all the latest and greatest rods and reels. From January 14-17, he and his crew will be at the 26th Annual Fishing Expo at the Maryland State Fairgrounds.

Make sure you stop in to see his new section of rods and tackle.

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own the Chesapeake in Virginia Beach, Capt. Jim Brincefield knows the name of the game is “rockfish, rockfish, and more rockfish!

December and January are the prime time for capturing “the Beast from the East” at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay.” Whether you are a heavy gear troller or a light tackle jigger, Capt. Jim will put his clients on big rock that hang around CBBT and Cape Henry. He says trolled lures such as bucktails and parachutes are good choices. For casting, soft plastics, surface plugs, and metal spoons are great options. He isn’t wrong when he says that if you miss the run, you’ll have to wait until the spring!

“With the retirement of Capt. Joe Evans from the PropTalk empire, we fully expect to see him and his ascot adorned crew down here for the big striper run,” Capt. Jim says hopefully.

Capt. Jim Brincefield

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apt. Sean Crawford of Terrapin Bay Guide Service on Eastern Bay will spend his time on the water at CBBT, where he’ll key in on large, migrating ocean rockfish that move back and forth between the Atlantic and the Chesapeake’s mouth intercepting bait.

“For light tackle I prefer a BKD on a three-quarter-ounce jig head or heavier, depending on the current,” he says. “For fly fishing, I like large bucktail deceivers and Half-and-Halfs, typically on sinking lines of 300 to 450 grains.”

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Over the Thanksgiving holiday, Bobby Carson of North Carolina came to fish with Annapolis’s Duncan Bradbury (owner of Grump’s Café) and landed this 42-inch rockfish north of Bloody Point.

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The Virginia Saltwater Fishing Tournament: Participation, Education, and Maybe a Record-Setting Citation

by Laura Kish

As Virginia Saltwater Fishing Tournament director Lewis Gillingham confirms, the documented bragging rights that come with a big catch are a definite draw for those competing in the state’s premier angling contest. While the tournament is an excellent platform for regional anglers to strut their stuff behind the rod, competition also shines in its ability to inform and engage the public in a recreational sport and the ecological force behind it.

HISTORY AND LEADERSHIP

The conception of the tournament began in the 1950s, when Virginia Department of Conservation and Development Director Sidney Kellam and his successor Raymond Long dedicated themselves to developing the state’s recreational fishing industry.

With the assistance of Eastern Shore Delegate Melvin Shrieves, the Saltwater Sportfishing Association of Virginia (SWSFA)

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was established. Under the association’s watch, the Virginia Saltwater Fishing Tournament was born and officially kicked off on May 1, 1958 when Governor Lindsay Almond cast the inaugural line off Ocean View in Norfolk. The association, a private organization, initially funded the fledgling Virginia Saltwater Fishing Tournament, but eventually passed the baton to the state’s Department of Conservation and Development. The SWSFA continued its involvement by forming a tournament committee to oversee contest policy. The tournament became a program of the Virginia Marine Resources Commission and received funding through the sale of saltwater fishing licenses. The Tournament found invaluable leadership in Claude Rogers, who served as tournament director for its first three decades, and Claude Bain, who took the reins for the following 20 years. Gillingham is now in his third year of leadership.

HOW IT WORKS

Beginning the in mid-1990s, the tournament expanded into a year-round contest to take advantage of various fisheries. The number of eligible species has increased over the years, and there are currently approximately 35 species up for grabs in the tournament.

To participate in the tournament, which begins January 1 and runs through the year, you must possess a valid Virginia saltwater fishing license and must fish from a boat or pier in possession of an appropriate saltwater fishing license (or must be exempt from licensing due to age).

The Outstanding Angler Award Program lauds anglers who earn citations (a nifty wooden plaque recording the catch) for several species within one year. A contestant who earns six citations for six different species in one year is qualified as

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a Virginia Expert Saltwater Angler.

Participants who have earned a cumulative 25 citations in a minimum of five different species since 1996, when the program began, reach Master Angler status. There is a maximum of one citation per species per year. A Level 1 Master Angler requires 25 citations, and the scale increases in the same increment. The tournament has anglers on its roster who have attained fifth level Master Angler. Catches must be weighed and registered at one of the 100-plus approved weigh stations.

Depending on their success within the respective programs, anglers may receive

certificates, pins, and patches, as well as the aforementioned bragging rights.

The Junior Angler Program challenges kids under age 16 to catch and release six species in a year. Rising star anglers are offered a Junior Angler Card to keep track of their catches and releases. Participants who meet the challenge earn a certificate signed by the Governor and a gift.

The tournament also facilitates the State Record Program for those anglers whose catches are certified as new records. Currently, the tournament considers 61 species for State Record recognition. There are strict requirements for registering a new

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WHY IT MATTERS

Under Bain’s leadership and ever since, the tournament has proven itself a cornerstone in education and conservation of recreational fisheries. In the Bain days, the Department of Tourism oversaw the contest and dedicated a significant portion of its budget to getting writers out on the water to promote the recreational sport.

Once the state took ownership, folks such as Gillingham have found that the tournament yields invaluable data.

In addition to his role as tournament director, Gillingham and his assistant, Ann Burnett, head up the volunteer angler tagging program, which sees approximately 20,000 fish tagged per year. “That information, in combination with data on the taggers and the citations, gives us a pretty good picture of what’s going on around the state,” says Gillingham. “It’s not so much quantitative, but qualitative. The tournament lets us know how the fishery is doing.

Just take the citations; they are not going to give you an absolute measure of how well that particular species is doing. But, taken in part with other information, it’s an important piece of data for fisheries managers,” explains Gillingham. To act on the raw data collected, tournament committee members, who meet once a year, review and discuss the past year’s performance to determine whether species should remain or be added to the competition.

Whether you’re an avid angler or simply someone keeping your finger on the pulse of the region’s fisheries, the Virginia Saltwater Fishing Tournament is an invaluable tool for enjoying and understanding Virginia’s marine resources. To learn more, and for citation information updated within 24 hours, visit mrc.virginia.gov/vswft.

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Contact Derek Rhymes, NAMSCMS and SAMS A.M.S. (410) 2684404 or toll-free (866) 608-4404.

Accredited Marine Surveyor Capt. Jon Sheller, AMS, established 1980, serving MD/DC/VA, SAMS & ABYC accredited. Power & Sail, Gas & Diesel. Pre-Purchase, Insurance, Finance, Corrosion, (410) 3497016, jons2011@aol.com DONATIONS

Maryland Maritime Foundation Needs your help.

Through donations of boats, equipment and other items, we provide funds for education and other opportunities to organizations and individuals.

We also have boats for sale at great prices - allowing you to get on the water. (301) 509-3206. director@mdmaritime.org

Donate Your Boat and help teach at-risk teens to sail. (202) 478-0396, www.planet-hope.org POWER

Repo’d Boats For Sale 410-255-3800 Sell Your Boat Fast for Market Value Most sold in two weeks or less. We sell your boat on eBay. List your boat. Get a check.

Jody Palmisano Boat Brokerage.

(410) 340-0008.

17’ Invader ’87 Bow rider, excellent cond., 2007 trailer, 4.3-L OMC I/O w/352 hrs, covers, Sea Scouts, $3000, James Klimek, (240) 271-4631, jk3043@aol.com.

21’ Supra ’91 Good cond., trailer-fair cond., inbd Ford 351, ski tow boat, Sea Scouts, $5000 obo, James Klimek, (240) 2714631, jk3043@aol.com, or Steve Alexander, (301) 646-0805, stevedalex@msn.com

25' Ranger Tugs R25 ‘08 This R25 is trailerable! The hull is fast and efficient with great comfortable cruising capabilities and accommodations up to 5 people. $117,000 Gratitude Yachting Center (410) 639-7111 www.gratitudeyachting.com 26’ Crosby Tug ’79 2001 Perkins 65-hp dsl. Many design changes & upgrades have been done to this lovely vessel to make her a great little cruiser. Truck cabin forward for a more comfortable sleeping cabin.

Pilot house was completely rebuilt on the same footprint but in fiberglass.

Aft end of pilot house made into galley, lrg cockpit, good side decks & so much more. She is safe & quite the eye catcher! Asking $59,000 OBYS (410) 226-0100.

26’ Four Winns ‘03 With Trailer & generator. Barely used and in top condition, priced at $47,000 Call (443) 650-0316 or www.knot10.com 26’ Hydra Sports ’06 On a trailer with just 50 hrs. Great riding hull with a 225 Yamaha 4 stroke.

Raymarine electronics & console head. $39,950 Call (443) 6500316 or www.knot10.com

Cape Dory 28 flybridge fast trawler. 1989, 30 ft. overall. AP, single engine, bowthruster, 4 year old engine. Asking price reduced to $63K. Seriously for sale Make offer. jerry@downtownsailing.org PropTalk January 2010 49

28' Chris Craft 2007 NEW PRICE! Complete Restoration of 1977 Boat! Better than new! New custom windows, St. Steel hardware, upholstery, canvas, dash gauges, thru hulls, etc.

Awlgrip topsides and stripes, gorgeous! Must see! $29,000 Contact (410)353-0766

28’ Four Winns Horizon ‘02 Twin Volvo 5.0 gas engines w/250 hrs. ‘04 aluminum trailer.

Owner leaving country must sell! $28,900 All reasonable offers encouraged. Must see! Photos @ www.yachtview.com John Kaiser (443) 223-7864 cell anytime

29 Chaparral Signature ’05 Lots of custom features including custom hard top, salon upgrades.

Twin gas engines. Extended warranty on boat and engines until 2010. Like New! $79,950.

All reasonable offers encouraged.

Photos @ www.yachtview.com John Kaiser (443) 223-7864 cell anytime 30’ Grady White ’06 Twin Yamahas and clean as can be.

Lee outriggers & full electronics package. $137,000 Call (443) 6500316 or www.knot10.com

31’ Tiara 3100 Open ‘96 Custom Hardtop, Imron Blue Hull, Beautiful, $94K Martini Yacht Sales. Please contact Todd Wittman @ (410) 643-9595 or todd@martiniyachtsales.com

32’ Carman ‘98 Ready to fish, crab, or cruise? This 32' Carman is ready with a 230hp single Volvo Turbo Diesel I/O $69,995 Call (443) 650-0316 or www.knot10.com 32’ Ches. Deadrise ’00 PRICE REDUCED TO $47,500!!! No engine or gear, Ready to drop in gas or dsl, Finished to fish, Full electronics, Fresh Awlgrip, (410) 476-4414, www.compositeyacht.biz

2008 Eastport 32 The Jake Hull # 3, Loaded, like new. Twin Yanmar-BMW 260hp fully electronic turbo charged diesels with only 38 hours, Furuno Navnet electronics. Interior has extra cabinets and A/C. Set up for the serious fisherman but retains the comfort of a luxury weekender. Offered at $359,000 In Annapolis. Listed by the Eastport Yacht Company, call Tom Weaver (443)951-1380 ext 1101 www.eastportyacht.com

33' Cruisers 3372 Express ’03 Twin engines, low hours, fully loaded. AC/Generator Priced below current comps at $79,000 Photos @ www.yachtview.com John Kaiser (410) 923-1400 or (443) 223-7864 cell 34’ Albin Aft Cabin Hard Top MY $ 59,000 – Very rare boat. Full salon & fly bridge, lower helm, bow thruster, 250hp Cummins dsl, gen, Air, radar, Many recent upgrades - a must see trawler. Call Tony Tumas: day or evening (443) 553-5046. email: tony@greatblueyachts.com, Visit our web: greatblueyachts.com

35’ Doral 350 Sportcruiser ’95 All the options! Bow Thruster, AC/Gen., TV/VCR, ice maker, fridge, full galley, GPS plotter, trim tabs, power bow spotlight, elect. windlass, two staterooms, Mercruiser 7.2l engines, 24k cruise/33.4k top speed. $39,000.

All reasonable offers encouraged.

100’s of Photos @ www.yachtview.com John Kaiser (443) 223-7864 cell anytime 35’ Maxum ’04 Rare diesel powered model cruises at 27mph with a 16 gph fuel burn.

Two staterooms and clean. $149,500 Call (443) 650-0316 or www.knot10.com 35’ Tiara Open ’02 Twin diesel, hardtop, dark interior. Lift kept and ready for a serious buyer to step aboard. $199,000 Call (443) 6500316 or www.knot10.com

34' Formula PC '99 A well built boat with plenty of sex appeal!

Sleeps 6, both staterooms have privacy curtains. Entire aft section of cockpit can be turned into a giant sunken sunpad. Good performer, cruises at 23 knots. $110,000 Gratitude Yachting Center ( 4 1 0 ) 6 3 9 - 7 1 1 1 www.gratitudeyachting.com 34’ Mariner Orient ’02 Exceptional upgrades, Single Cummins diesel, Upper & lower Helm, Bow & Stern Thrusters $175,000 Call (443) 650-0316 or www.knot10.com 34’ Sea Ray 340 Impeccably kept and truly turn key. Just 200 hrs on FWC 8.1 Mercs and generator. Not many boats this clean. $134,000 Call (443) 6500316 or www.knot10.com

35’ Tiara Open ’98 T-Cummins 370HP dsls. This is a lovely, well equipped, lightly used and meticulously maintained vessel.

Excellent electronics package, comfortable interior, and preferred engines. Seriously for sale and looking for offers! Asking $139,500.

OBYS (410) 226-0100.

36 Hinckley Picnic ‘95 Lisa Marie New to the market and shed stored. This boat is in stunning condition inside and out.

Updated and pampered. Show ready. $195,000 (410) 268-1611 www.walczakyacht.com

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36’ Grand Banks ’86 Classic, single screw Lehman. Cruise equipped; generator, Heat/Air, Dsl heater, Davit system, more!

Recently reduced: $139,850.

Crusader YS (410) 269-0939, www.crusaderyachts.com

36’ Nauset Sedan Cruiser ‘03 High quality DownEast Yacht, lightly used, completely equipped for cruising, outstanding condition! Electronics duplicated helm/flybridge, single Cummins, Generator, Bowthruster, A/C. $249,000 Gratitude Yachting Center (410) 639-7111 www.gratitudeyachting.com

36’ Sabre Double Cabin Fast Trawler ’98 This is a lovely and well maintained vessel.

Awlgripped flag green hull, T-300 Caterpillar engines that cruise at 14 knots and tops at 18 knots. Great live-aboard or weekend cruiser for the family or with friends. She is asking $172,500 and willing to listen to offers. OBYS (410) 226-0100.

37’ Egg Harbor Convertible ’01 This is an exceptionally clean vessel that has been professionally maintained! Only 580hrs on her Twin 420HP Caterpillar dsls. She has an inviting interior with aboveaverage workmanship. 2 stateroom layout w/varnished teak woodwork, designer fabrics & top-shelf furnishings. She has been priced to sell & is looking for offers. Asking $194,500 OBYS (410) 226-0100.

Trojan 11 Meter ’88 Two 454s. gem aor. radar. Call Tony Tumas: (443) 553-5046. Email: tony@ greatblueyachts.com, Visit our web: www.greatblueyachts.com

37’ Formula ‘04 Silver Imron, Twin Mercs & Bravo III drives, Bow Thruster, the 37’ is the blend of speed and luxury $156,000 Call (443) 650-0316 or www.knot10.com

38 Silverton ‘04 Convertible, 370 Cummins, New Enclosure, $219K Martini Yacht Sales.

Please contact Todd Wittman @ (410) 643-9595 or todd@martiniyachtsales.com

38’ Cruisers Yachts Express ‘99 With Cat dsl power & many extras. Cherry interior, 2 staterooms and 2 heads w/ large salon & galley offer plenty of family space below. The 13’6” beam provides stability, safety, & lots of entertainment area for after hrs entertaining. Currently stored under cover & meticulously maintained. It does not get any better than this. Kadey-Krogen Yachts (800) 247-1230.

38' Marine Trader Tradewinds Sundeck ‘86 Good livability, little money! Twin Lehman 135's, 8.5kw Kohler Genset with low hours, new Norcold refrigerator, good instrumentation, knowledgeable owner. $99,000 Gratitude Yachting Center (410) 639-7111 www.gratitudeyachting.com

WALCZAK YACHTS

Safe and Happy Holidays from Walczak Yacht Make time for boating in 2010! www.walczakyacht.com

Yacht Basin Co. 2 Compromise St., Annapolis, MD 21401 | Phone: 410.268.1611 | walczakyacht@yahoo.com Chesapeake Bay Powerboating

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39’ Bar Harbor Yachts Cruiser ’06 Dealer Demo! Real downeast lobster boat … finished with finest yacht quality composite construction, fine furniture and superb systems. A liveaboard cruising vessel with superb accommodations for couple + guests and true offshore credentials. Single Cummins QSC540 with 20+ kt cruise at >1mpg. $585k. Bar Harbor Yachts (508)922-4101. Full photos/details see barharboryachts.com

40’ Robbins ’94 Caterpillar diesel, Electronics, Full Galley $130,000 (410) 476-4414 www.compositeyacht.biz

40’ Viking ‘73 Completely redone inside and out and hard to find anything wrong. Cummins 450 diesels. Call (443) 650-0316 or www.knot10.com

41’ Meridian 411 ‘03 Flybridge Sedan Sake Maru lift kept, beautiful condition, only 411 hours on Cummins 370 hp diesels, 600 on generator. Spacious layout for cruising or living aboard.

Inventory includes Onan 11kw Generator, docking on command system, full canvas, bridge auto pilot, Radar and Color GPS plotter and more. $229K 100’s of Photos @ www.yachtview.com John Kaiser (443) 223-7864 cell anytime 42’ Cruisers Yachts 4050 Express Motor Yacht ‘03 w/ Yanmar dsl power, less than 200 hrs, full hard top w/cockpit air/ heat and many extras. Cherry interior with 2 staterooms and 2 heads along w/full galley & wide open salon w/plenty of natural lighting provide the new owner w/ lots of living space. This boat has cockpit space galore & cruises at 20 knots while sipping fuel. KadeyKrogen Yachts (800) 247-1230.

42’ Cruisers Yachts Express ‘99 one owner, lift kept, Cat dsl power, low hrs w/ many extras & options. Lightly used in the Chesapeake Bay this proven winner has cherry interior, 2 staterooms, and 2 heads for the cruising couple w/friends or family.

14’ beam, raised spacious helm, and large cockpit space provide more than enough entertainment area. Ready to go. Kadey-Krogen Yachts (800) 247-1230.

42’ Jones ’97 Cummins 635HP, Full Electronics, 6 Pack, Easy Conversion to Passenger Vessel, Built & Ready to Fish $179,900 (410) 476-4414 www.compositeyacht.biz

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42’ Krogen Pilothouse Trawler ’84 Very rare. Island berth forward, stabilized, epoxy bottom, new galley, washer/dryer, electric dinghy davit and complete electronics.

Excellent value.

Located Annapolis. Kadey-Krogen Yachts (800) 247-1230.

42’ Krogen Pilothouse Trawler ’95 Widebody model.

This is a real waterman’s boat.

Original owner. Maintained to high standards. Meticulous records & logs. Benefit from the owner’s extensive knowledge & experience.

Located Solomons. Kadey-Krogen Yachts (800) 247-1230 43’ Carver ACMY ’96 $189,900 Twin Cummins, Air, gen, radar, pilot. Call Tony Tumas: day or evening (443) 553-5046. www. greatblueyachts.com; email: tony@greatblueyachts.com

43’ Eastbay EX ’00 Kelly’s Catch Beautiful soft top express cruiser w/low hr CAT dsls, 25 knot cruise speed, 8kw Onan, dripless shaft seals, extensive electronics, flat screen TVs, DVD, Bose, CD, Stidd seats, windlass , 6 person life raft, covers for everything, A/C in helm area. Two staterooms, teak & holly sole, opening ports & overhead hatches for great ventilation. Recent Flag Blue hull paint & new non skid as well. Aggressively priced to sell at $359,000 Contact Marc Thomas (410) 991-0939 or Marc@LukeBrown.com

43’ Eastbay HX43 ‘02 Mint! Loaded with standard factory/custom options. See what inside storage is about! Prepped for 2010 season! $535,000 Crusader YS (410) 269-0939 www.crusaderyachts.com

43’ Viking ’90 Convertible., 671 TIs. Cruise, entertain or fish in this well-maintained yacht.

PRICED TO SELL $224,900.

Crusader YS (410) 269-0939 www.crusaderyachts.com 43’ Wellcraft ’87 Portofino Express, twin 454 Chevys w/360 hrs, new radar w/GPS & depth, new canvas, 7.5-Kw genset, many other upgrades, call for more details, Sea Scouts, $60K obo, James Klimek, (240) 271-4631, jk3043@aol.com

43 Chris Craft H/T Express ‘06 Shows as new w/200 hrs. Estate Sale, dark blue hull. www.walczakyacht.com (410) 268-1611

45’ Cherubini ’01 Trawler Unique custom interior. Beautiful blue awlgrip hull. AC, genset, Espar furnace, cruising comfort, electronics galore! $395,000 Crusader Yacht Sales (410) 269-0939 www.crusaderyachts.com

46' Carman '01 TWIN John Deere 375HP, USCG Cert. 36 Passenger + 2 Crew, Fully Equipped Inside & Out, No Expense Spared, Incredibly Priced @ $269,900 (410) 476-4414 www.compositeyacht.biz 46’ Cruisers ’06 Hardtop Volvo 480 dsls, thruster, 2 staterooms, washer/ dryer $415,000 Call (443) 650-0316 or www.knot10.com proptalk.com

46’ Custom Bay Built ‘04 Solid fiberglass hull built to Coast Guard specs with the best equipment. Twin 370 HP Cummins, Aqua Drive, Dripless shaft seals, 6 KW Northern Lights, 30,000 BTU AC/Heat, Furuno NavNet Radar & GPS, Simrad Autopilot, Windlass, and much more. A great family boat, or ICW cruiser, with high end yacht quality finish inside and out!

Offered at $495,000 by Luke Brown Yachts - Contact Marc Thomas (410) 991-0939 or Marc@LukeBrown.com

46’ Pacemaker Flush Deck MY ’78 $189,900 Twin Detroits, Gen, Air, Call Tony Tumas: day or evening (443) 553-5046. email: tony@greatblueyachts.com, Visit our web: www.greatblueyachts. com, 48’ Krogen Whaleback ’00 The Whaleback is the biggest 48’ boat on the water – 3 staterooms, 2 heads, saloon & galley all on one level. Ship-like pilothouse with 360° visibility. AC and separate dsl heat. Fully found & ready-to-go.

Located Solomons Kadey-Krogen Yachts (800) 247-1230.

50’ Bestway ’87 Volvo diesels, shed kept, stabilizers, and an EZ2CY enclosure. Great layout to cruise or live on. $224,000 Call (443) 650-0316 or www.knot10.com

46' Grand Banks Europa '01 "Geronimo" has been maintained to the highest standards since new.

Optional 435 HP 3208TA CAT diesels provide a fast cruise speed as well as a very economical displacement cruise speed. Naiad stabilizers, extensive electronics, watermaker, Aqua Drive, 24 volt Side-Power bow thruster, Novurania RIB with 25 HP Yamaha, and much more. This fresh water Europa is turn key! Trades considered. Asking $597,500 Offered

by Luke Brown Yachts - Contact Marc Thomas (410) 991-0939 or Marc@LukeBrown.com

50' Cherubini Independence '03 Thoughtfully equipped with the best!

Extremely comfortable cruising yacht.

Twin Yanmar diesel engines, Northern Lights Generator, washer/dryer, hydronic heat, A/C, full size refig/freezer, and a Jacuzzi Tub just to highlight a few features. $949,000 Gratitude Yachting Center (410) 639-7111 www.gratitudeyachting.com

46’ Markley ’05 Built to fish and charter ready, Full electronics, John Deere diesel, Fishing gear goes with sale, $229K, (410) 476-4414 www.compositeyacht.biz

50’ Carver 506 ‘00 Motor Yacht, Big and Comfortable, $385K Martini Yacht Sales Please contact Jeff Martini @ (410) 643-9595 or jeff@martiniyachtsales.com

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52' Menorquin 160 '04 Looking for luxurious, live aboard or weekend trips with accommodations to sleep 8? This yacht has semi-displacement hull with a full keel, twin diesel engines for a top end of 18 knots. Beautifully maintained throughout and well equipped. $795,000 Gratitude Yachting Center (410) 639-7111 www.gratitudeyachting.com 53’ Hatteras ’79 Great live aboard, loaded. New bottom & barrier coat. Top end rebuilds, Stabilizers, Genset, washer/dryer, AC, diesel heater, more $269,000 Crusader YS (410) 269-0939, www.crusaderyachts.com

530 Carver Voyager ‘99 Recent Upgrades, Turn Key, Our Trade, $299K Martini Yacht Sales.

Please contact Jeff Martini @ (410) 643-9595 or jeff@martiniyachtsales.com

54 Viking MY ‘94 huge aft deck sunroom and twin MANS. Now in Annapolis for easy inspection. www.walczakyacht.com (410) 268-1611

56' Alden Grand Saloon Express '97 "Twilight" was built for Royalty! With Alden's renowned C. Raymond Hunt deep-V high performance hull fitted, with the upgraded and preferred 660 HP CAT 3196E diesels, and five bladed props, produce a fast 20 knot plus cruise speed in most any sea conditions. Two staterooms with two heads, exquisite teak woodwork with elegant raised panels hand-built by Alden craftsmen!

Asking $699,000 Offered by Luke Brown Yachts - Contact Marc Thomas (410) 991-0939 or Marc@LukeBrown.com

80’ Trumpy Cruiser ’60 Trianon One of the finest Trumpy Yachts ever built, with new teak decks & beautiful varnished woodwork everywhere! Aft of the pilothouse is the main salon w/private access to the 2 queen bed staterooms below, both w/ensuite heads. Spacious aft deck high/low teak table, fully equipped wet bar & access to the swim platform. Forward of the pilothouse is another salon which converts to a 3rd guest stateroom, w/ensuite head. Luke Brown Yachts, Contact Marc Thomas (410) 991-0939 or Marc@LukeBrown.com

21' Bayliner Trophy ‘87 With trailer, call (410) 626-0273 crab-sailing.org 24’ Limestone ‘87 Volvo 270 I/O. Bertram-style, built by Hinterholer.

Express cruiser. (410) 626-0273 crab-sailing.org 34’ Chris Craft Crowne ‘95 T/454 Volvos. For long term charter (410) 626-0273 crab-sailing.org

58 Viking V58 ‘05 Sport cruiser. T/Cats, H/T w sliding sunroof. www.walczakyacht.com (410) 268-1611 54’ Vicem Classic ’06 Is a prime example of a beautiful “Down East” Yacht. Original owner, custom built for family cruising, and powered by low hour MAN 800 hp diesels providing 30 knot speeds. With her beautiful woodwork and very high end fit and finish, she commands attention in any harbor. This New England boat is stored out of water and under cover and she is in “as new” condition. Price upon request. Offered by Luke Brown Yachts - Contact Marc Thomas (410) 991-0939 or Marc@LukeBrown.com 54 January 2010 PropTalk

Hatteras Motor Yachts We have 7 on the Chesapeake Bay seriously offered at very attractive prices. Some trades possible. Visit our site for pictures and details www.walczakyacht.com (410) 268-1611

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Chesapeake Classic The Potomac’s Pilothouse

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oming back to life isn’t easy for the Potomac’s pilothouse, built in Philadelphia in 1894 by Neafie and Levy. The 180-foot steamboat boasted 30 crew members and 37 first-class staterooms. In her day, you could set your watch by her runs up the Potomac and Rappahannock Rivers and across the Bay to Baltimore. Crews didn’t have their own quarters or even somewhere to go when they were off duty; for weeks on end, the work didn’t stop. Upstairs, you had the more well-to-do passengers. Another class of passengers were those who plunked down a minimum fare, getting a spot on an under-deck bench and the right to bring along meals in brown bags. And, there was no air conditioning. When the steamboat got ice in huge blocks from Baltimore, the crew would slice off little slivers for the kids to chew on. Fresh bread also came in that way, from bakeries on the other side of the Bay. In 1936, eight years after the Tappahannock Bridge over the Rappahannock River began bringing cars and trucks to the Northern Neck, the Potomac was converted to a barge, and its pilothouse was salvaged for a summer cottage. In 2003, the pilothouse was donated to the Steamboat Era Museum in Irvington, VA. It is the largest remaining relic of a Chesapeake Bay steamboat. The museum’s goal is to restore the pilothouse with the help of volunteers and donations. steamboateramuseum.org

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$649,000

2005 Cruisers 520 Volvo Diesels, Impeccable $499,500

1973 Hatteras 53 MY Great Price, Classy Interior $125,000

2004 Cruisers 455 MY Volvo Diesels, All Options $339,000

2001 Silverton 42C Sat TV, Thruster, Clean $199,900

2006 Sea Ray 44 SB Pewter Hull, Loaded $345,000

2004 Silveron 410 Super clean, Cummins! $199,900

2004 Wellcraft 390 15’ Beam, Mint Condition $219,995

2004 Maxum 35 2 Stateroom, Diesel $149,900

2003 Silverton 390 MY Best Buy, Low Hours $165,000

2005 Cruisers 370 Volvo Diesels, Great Layout $179,995

2004 Four Winns 378 Great Layout, V Drives $139,500

2006 Wellcraft 360 Diesels, Loaded Boat $195,000

2006 Mariner 35 Seville Yanmar, Bow Thruster $239,500

55' Bluewater'91............. $195,000 50' Bestway CPMY '87..... $224,000 50' Sea Ray SD '95........... $189,000 50' Sea Ray SD '94........... $175,000 45' Chris Craft CM 72 ....... $ 58,500 45' Sea Ray SD '98........... $198,500 44’ Cruisers 4450 01’........ $239,000 44' Trojan 440 '96 ........... $149,900 42' Carver 4207 '86 ......... $129,000 42' Jersey Conv '88 ......... $149,000 42' Sea Ray AC'97 ........... $199,900 40’ Carver 404 00’............ $159,900

40' Sea Ray SD '98 .......... $154,000 40' Sea Ray SD '98 .......... $164,000 40' Viking Conv 73 ...........$ 97,000 39' Carver 396 '00 ........... $189,000 39' Sea Ray MY '04 ......... $319,000 38' Cruisers 385 '06 ........ $284,000 38' Cruisers 3870 '02 ...... $214,900 38' Regal 3880 '05 (3) .... $220,000 37’ Cruisers 370 05’......... $179,900 37' Cruisers 3750 99'...... $125,000 37’ Pro Kat 3660 07’......... $199,900 33’ Silverton 330 00’.........$ 79,000

Chesapeake Bay Powerboating

2007 Silverton 45C Yanmars, Fish Package $399,900

32' Carmen Bay '98 ...........$ 69,995 31' Contender CC '00 .........$ 77,000 30' Sea Ray'89 ..................$ 32,450 29' Sea Ray sD '97 .............$ 40,495 28' Monterey 282 '05 .......$ 69,000 28' Sea Ray 280 '04 ..........$ 69,995 28’ Sea Ray 01’...................$ 38,500 27' Chaparral 276 '06 .......$ 69,999 27' Formula 271 '95 ..........$ 32,500 27' Maxum 2700 '02 .........$ 39,000 27' Regal 2765 '02 ............$ 41,500

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Ready to Cruise?

Cruiser’s Winter Workshop

Steve D'Antonio Ralph Naranjo Lee Chesneau John Martino

January 23-24

at the Maritime Institute of Technology, Baltimore

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