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54 Chesapeake Boatshop Reports

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ON THE COVER: A Bruckmann 34e knocks some chop out of the way while heading up the Severn River on a clear summer day. Photo by Gary Reich/PropTalk

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36 PropTalk’s Trawler Fest Preview 38 Indian Summer by Charlie Iliff 40 Old Boat Disease—The Cure by Charlie Iliff 45 PropTalk’s Five-Part Cool Cocktails Checklist 46 A Cruiser’s Guide to Crisfield by Ruth Christie 49 New Life for Salty Dog—Part Two by Merf Moerschel 52 Boats We Like: The F&S 54 Express and the MJM 40z Downeast 58 Trophy Mounts by Elizabeth Altick Jimmy Shane’s Grand Prix hydroplane GP-7 Long Gone caught fire just short of the start/ finish line at the Cambridge Classic in July. Shane escaped the fire unharmed. Photo by Gary Reich/ PropTalk

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• U.S. Powerboat Show Preview • Full Trawler Fest Coverage • Baltimore – Outside the Trawler Fest Gates • Indian Summer Saga Continues • Jerry West’s Old Boat Disease • Prop Person – Capt. C.D. Dollar • PropTalk’s Dock Bar Guide

DEPARTMENTS 10 Editor’s Notebook 12 Letters 13 Out of My Mind by Ruth Christie 14 Dock Talk 22 Chesapeake Tides 24 Chesapeake Boating Calendar presented by the Boatyard Bar & Grill 31 Cruising Club Notes

41 Salty Talk by Capt. Bob Cerullo 42 PropTalk’s Dock Bar Guide sponsored by Thursday’s Steak and Crabhouse

63 Fishing News and Forecasts by Capt. C.D. Dollar

68 Subscription Form 69 Biz Buzz 70 Brokerage and Classified Sections 78 Brokerage Form

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Editor’s Notebook

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Skunked

ust as with any sport, anglers have a highly evolved ego complex. It’s at its best when we’re doing well and catching fish, and it is easily bruised when we get skunked by the targets of our attention. I’m having one of those years. While I’d like to blame my sad luck on this summer’s high water temperatures and reports of dead zones, anglers know this just happens from time to time. Or maybe I’ve lost my touch. Or both. The last time I remember such a long streak of bad luck was in 2000, when I returned from fly fishing some of Montana’s best blue-ribbon trout streams with only a couple of small rainbows to talk about. This losing streak lasted well into late summer with poor showings on the Bay with stripers, and even up some tributaries with white perch. I almost started using bait again. A change of venue was in order. I decided to head down to Calvert Cliffs State Park in Southern Maryland, where I hoped I could tempt some big largemouth bass into taking some popper patterns I’d had luck there before. I arrived in the late afternoon, got myself setup, and started pestering a largemouth bass that was hiding under an umbrella of lily pads with my popper fly. After an hour of zinging my fly at the stubborn bass with no success, an errant sunfish hit the popper and started racing around the rim of the pond in an effort to escape. It was only this enticing activity that finally drew the big-mouthed fellow out of his lily pad lair. About halfway across the small pond, the bass rushed out

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and ambushed the startled sunfish, taking him in with one swift and accurate gulp. This isn’t entirely how I wanted the whole thing to go down, but I was willing to take what I could get. I reeled and tugged on the twosome for

about three minutes before getting them close to the water’s edge where I could retrieve my prize. Just as I pulled the bass to the pond’s edge, it gave a healthy “blurpchuck,” regurgitating both the sunfish (which had now gotten off the hook) and my fly in one swift motion. Both of the fish casually swam their separate ways as if they’d been through this routine before, while I stood with the lower portion of my jaw unattached and my fly rod lying half in and half out of the water. About five minutes later, a young man walked up next to me and politely asked

if he could fish the spot next to me. “You bet,” I said, as he put together the usual hook-bobber-worm combo on the end of a small, foldable fishing rod. It didn’t take him long to spot the same bass I tangled with, so he started casting in the direction of the fish, not quite able to make it close enough to tempt him out. He kept trying, but the foldable rod simply didn’t have the muscle to reach the fish. The young man decided to leave his offering in the middle of the pond, telling me that he’d be just as happy to catch a few sunfish. And I was just as happy to watch him try rather than face frustration again. As the kid’s offering sat still in the clear pond, something caught the bass’s attention and it started to swim out of its resting place toward the small red-and-white bobber. The kid and I looked at each other as if there was no way this could be happening, but it was. The big fish gently wiggled over to the hook, looked at the wriggly red worm, and then swallowed it. Under went the bobber and a gentle but firm tug from the kid set the hook. About five minutes later, my newfound fishing friend hoisted the largemouth from the water with the help of his dad. My portable fish scale called the ball at nearly 10 pounds. There was nothing left to say but, “Nice job, kid.” Gary Send your fishing stories and advice to gary@proptalk.com. proptalk.com

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Pre-flight preparations. The Tides Inn takes its Independence Day fireworks very seriously.

How did this get here?! Words of wisdom as seen in Havre de Grace, MD, over Memorial Day weekend.

Boat bling takes a turn for the worse at Somers Cove Marina in Crisfield, MD. Lady Liberty awaits the Fourth of July parade in Irvington, VA, surrounded by mere mortals.

Impudent impellers. The port one was completely stripped. Luckily, we had spares onboard, and Bay Creek Resort and Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s marina manager knew a most excellent mechanic from Cape Charles, VA. Jellyfish floated past our boat and slid under the floating docks at Riverwalk Landing in Yorktown, VA. A colorful array of sponges scrubbed them as they dove.

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DOCKTALK Make Time for the National Hard Crab Derby

by Ruth Christie

ook out, crustacean lovers! The 63rd running of the National Hard Crab Derby returns to Somers Cove Marina in Crisfield, MD, September 3-5. All weekend, enjoy rides, games, food, arts and crafts, and more on the marina grounds. Don’t miss Friday’s crabcooking contest at the Baptist Church and classic rock, country, and Jimmy Buffett-style music; Saturday’s 10K race/walk, swim meet, parade along Main Street, skiff races, Governor’s Cup Crab Race and National Hard Crab Derby Race, crab picking and arm wrestling contests, beauty contest, and more live music, this time with an Aerosmith Tribute Band; and Sunday’s world-famous boat-docking contest, Crisfield Idol competition, and fireworks. It’s more fun than a barrel of monkeys!

Some Highlights The Labor Day festival celebrates the town’s fishing and crabbing heritage. A big draw is the crab derby, in which hundreds of crabs scramble down a chute to the finish line in a knock-down, drag-out race. Competition can get intense. Afterward, nothing beats cracking into a fresh platter of crabs steamed with Old Bay seasoning while taking in views of the people, the water, and the moment. Because transient docking space at the marina books up early, many out-of-towners rent a campsite in nearby Janes Island State Park to enjoy the weekend’s festivities. Every year, local watermen get together for the annual boat-docking contest by cleaning up their deadrises and competing for fame and fortune by docking their boats in the fastest time. Captains make a shotgun start dockside, run, jump into the boat, and speed away. They fly across the harbor, throw their engines into reverse and caution to the wind, and bear down between the pilings in front of jam-packed bleachers. Their dock lines at the ready, now all they have to do is lasso the pilings, while stopping a speeding boat with no brakes. Jumping to the dock, they toss the final fourth line, and as it circles the piling, they throw their arms in the air. A stopwatch keeps time, and the winners are announced. For more details, call Crisfield’s Chamber of Commerce at (800) 782-3913 or (410) 968-2500 or visit crisfieldchamber.com. Some History Since when does an annual festival warrant a book being written about it? The answer: 2006. That’s when Marylander Jason Rhodes—an awardwinning journalist and photographer—published Images of America: The National Hard Crab Derby, which celebrates the history of the event in photos and with stories. In the book, Rhodes writes, “In 1947, The Crisfield Times published an editorial prompting an annual crab derby, a Kentucky Derby to spotlight the blue crab—one of Crisfield’s greatest natural resources. The next year, the National Hard Crab Derby began with a quick crab race in front of the Crisfield Post Office in bad weather. Since then, champion chefs from throughout the Eastern Seaboard have honed their skills during each year’s crab-cooking contest. Skiff races recall days long ago when workboats sped in from Tangier Sound to sell their day’s catch to local seafood packers. Crisfield may be the only city in America where little girls dream of someday being called Miss Crustacean!” Photos courtesy of crisfieldnews.blogspot.com

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Don’t Miss the Maryland Seafood Festival he 43rd installment of the Maryland Seafood Festival will rock Sandy Point State Park near Annapolis September 10-12. The festival always features great food, music, exhibits, arts and crafts, and more! Where else can you listen to 16 bands for the price of admission ($10)? This year, enjoy new performers as well as staple bands, including Jimmie’s Chicken Shack, The Reagan Years, and Kelly Bell Band. Also new this year is Maryland’s Diamond Jim Fishing Challenge award celebration. Billed as Maryland’s first official green event, the fun includes a crab soup cookoff, delicious food by local charities and restaurants, sand castles by Randy Hofman, fine desserts, microbrews and TV at the Sidelines Sportsbar, beer and wine tastings, a mermaid parade, crab cake-eating and crab-picking contests, and the like. Bring a non-perishable food donation or coupons available from Giant Food Stores to benefit the Maryland Food Bank (see photo, top right), and you get $2 off your general admission at the gate. Park at Anne Arundel Community College ($5) and take the free shuttle bus to and from the festival. At Sandy Point State Park, you can park and pay $3 Saturday 10 and $5 September 11-12. For more details, visit mdseafoodfestival.com.

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Bill Burton Fishing Pier State Park Is Launched aryland’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently dedicated the Bill Burton Fishing Pier State Park near Cambridge, MD, with members of the Burton family, DNR Deputy Secretary Joe Gill, reps from the Fisheries Service and Maryland Park Service, and other invited guests. Bill Burton was an outdoors reporter, writer, and fisherman who chronicled outdoor activities in Maryland for more than half a century. One of Maryland’s greatest outdoors champions, Burton was instrumental in preserving the Choptank River Bridge for use as a fishing pier when the new bridge was constructed. Burton passed away at age 82 on August 10, 2009.

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DOCKTALK

Back Creek Yacht Club Gives Back

by Vern Penner he genesis of the 2010 campaign by the Back Creek Yacht Club (BCYC) to raise funds for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) dates back to the February Board of Governors meeting. A review of the club’s 2009 budget revealed that careful stewardship of the many activities that year had produced a tidy profit. The Board decided that rather than add the profit to the club’s rainy day fund, it might be better to directly support something members vitally depend on: the fitness of the Chesapeake Bay. Since springtime is when most members prep their boats for the water, the Board adopted our slogan to “Refit Our Boats and Refit Our Bay,” pledged to match individual contributions from members up to a cumulative total of $1000, and challenged members to reach that amount. We spent several months getting the word out and coordinating with CBF representatives. The final campaign push came during our nine-day June cruise with reminders and announcements by the commodore at each party venue. To the Board’s delight, some 30 percent of our members took part in the campaign, with their individual contributions totaling $1200. CBF agreed to grant foundation membership to each participant and to those who were already members, CBF extended membership for another year. It was a win-win proposition for all involved. CBF got a contribution of $2200 along with the BCYC burgee. BCYC got a cleaner Chesapeake Bay and bragging rights to be one of the first yacht clubs to conduct such a campaign and leave its burgee to be hung in Members of BCYC, including John Oberright and Vern Penner, donate $2200 to CBF CBF’s Merrill Center in Annapolis. gobcyc.com president Will Baker. Photo by CBF’s Tom Zolper

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PWCs Ride 400 Miles To Benefit Injured Soldiers n July 16-18, personal watercraft enthusiasts traversed the Chesapeake Bay as part of the Eastern Pennsylvania River Runners’ fourth annual “Operation Helping Heroes” Freedom Ride to benefit service men and women who are injured in combat. The River Runners, a local chapter of the American Watercraft Association, rode approximately 400 miles to raise $3000 for the Family and Friends for Freedom Fund, a charitable organization that provides financial assistance to injured Marines and their loved ones while they continue their long road to recovery. River Runners president Watson Domurat led the riders, including veterans Tim Ormsby and Dan Perrie and naval officer John Tipton. The PWCs flew from Sandy Point State Park down the Bay to the Potomac River. Overnights were spent at the Quantico Marine Corps Base, with visits to Leesylvania State Park, the Lincoln Memorial, and Tim’s River Shore Restaurant & Crabhouse. The group returned to Annapolis on Sunday. easternpariverrunners.org, injuredmarinesfund.org

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Chesapeake Bay Currents & Tides CHES. BAY BRIDGE TUNNEL

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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 +1:40 *0.88 *0.88 1.0 Chesapeake Beach –1:14 –1:15 *1.12 *1.14 1.1 Cedar Point –3:16 –3:13 *1.33 *1.33 1.4 Point Lookout –3:48 –3:47 *1.37 *1.33 1.4

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+1:56 +2:13 *0.50 *0.50 1.5 –0:07 +0:27 *0.65 *0.65 1.9 37°39’ +3:04 *0.58 *0.58 1.7 36°51’ +0:15 *1.12 *1.17 3.4

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Windmill Point Wolf Trap Light Urbanna Norfolk

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

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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

0016 +0.5 30 0250 0634 -1.1 0957 1230 +0.7

BALTIMORE APPROACH

1544 1923 -0.8

0057 0402 -0.7 30 0732 0954 +0.4 1221 1534 -0.6

C&D CANAL

0249 0520 -1.3 30 0758 1107 +2.1 1346 1718 -2.5 2107

1827 2209 +0.9

0035 +0.9 0100 0402 -0.9 0306 0545 -2.0 0100 +0.5 0148 0457 -0.7 0007 +2.0 15 15 15 0338 0722 -1.5 0724 0958 +0.6 0859 1143 +2.2 31 0320 0724 -1.1 1027 1308 +1.1 1234 1550 -0.8 31 0839 1048 +0.3 1448 1756 -2.4 31 0350 0615 -1.2 1040 1315 +0.6 1301 1618 -0.5 0842 1157 +2.0

1638 2008 -1.3 1639 2015 -0.8 0133 +0.7 0146 +0.4 0431 0820 -1.3 0357 0813 -1.1 1128 1406 +1.0 1131 1405 +0.6 1748 2112 -1.2 1749 2110 -0.8 0026 0233 +0.6 0039 0236 +0.4 0533 0920 -1.2 0452 0907 -1.1 1232 1511 +0.8 1230 1502 +0.7 1858 2223 -1.1 1855 2216 -0.8 0138 0341 +0.4 0138 0338 +0.4 0637 1029 -1.1 0604 1009 -1.2 1339 1636 +0.7 1329 1612 +0.8 2004 2332 -1.0 1954 2320 -0.9 0246 0503 +0.4 0232 0447 +0.5 0736 1135 -1.1 0714 1114 -1.3 1443 1749 +0.8 1429 1716 +0.9 2107 2050 0031 -1.0 0014 -1.1 0348 0600 +0.4 0322 0543 +0.7 0830 1230 -1.1 0822 1213 -1.4 1541 1835 +0.8 1527 1808 +1.1 0122 -1.1 0104 -1.3 0436 0641 +0.5 0410 0633 +0.9 0922 1319 -1.2 0929 1311 -1.6 1629 1914 +0.8 1621 1857 +1.2 0209 -1.1 0153 -1.5 0515 0720 +0.5 0454 0722 +1.1 1009 1404 -1.2 1031 1408 -1.7 1710 1952 +0.8 1713 1948 +1.3 0248 -1.1 0242 -1.7 0550 0802 +0.6 0539 0815 +1.3 1053 1445 -1.2 1130 1504 -1.8 1749 2031 +0.9 1807 2042 +1.3 0319 -1.1 0329 -1.7 0623 0845 +0.6 0627 0908 +1.4 1136 1522 -1.2 1226 1555 -1.9 1827 2109 +0.9 1900 2134 +1.3 0018 0345 -1.2 0046 0415 -1.8 0658 0925 +0.7 0715 0958 +1.4 1218 1555 -1.2 1321 1646 -1.8 1906 2145 +0.9 1958 2225 +1.2 0048 0410 -1.2 0134 0501 -1.7 0731 1002 +0.7 0807 1048 +1.4 1300 1627 -1.1 1416 1741 -1.7 1946 2221 +0.8 2054 2317 +1.0 0119 0438 -1.2 0222 0554 -1.5 0807 1037 +0.7 0900 1141 +1.3 1342 1702 -1.1 1510 1842 -1.5 2027 2257 +0.7 2153 0150 0510 -1.2 0013 +0.9 0841 1112 +0.7 0312 0654 -1.4 1422 1742 -1.0 0958 1238 +1.1 2109 2335 +0.6 1608 1946 -1.3 0220 0549 -1.2 0112 +0.7 0918 1148 +0.7 0406 0755 -1.2 1501 1831 -0.9 1100 1338 +0.9 2152 1715 2048 -1.2

1850 2224 +1.1 1908 2259 +0.9 0200 0505 -0.9 0242 0555 -0.7 0835 1059 +0.5 1148 +0.2 1326 1643 -0.7 1940 2322 +1.1 1709 -0.5 1956 2353 +0.9 0301 0610 -0.8 0339 0655 -0.7 0949 1205 +0.4 1251 +0.2 1426 1742 -0.7 1810 -0.5 2035 2053 0022 +1.1 0052 +0.9 0403 0715 -0.8 0435 0752 -0.7 1100 1314 +0.4 1145 1352 +0.3 1535 1847 -0.6 1607 1916 -0.5 0124 +1.0 0152 +0.9 0502 0818 -0.9 0528 0844 -0.8 1202 1421 +0.4 1226 1448 +0.4 1647 1953 -0.6 1716 2022 -0.6 0224 +1.0 0249 +1.0 0557 0914 -0.9 0618 0932 -0.8 1254 1521 +0.4 1301 1537 +0.5 1756 2056 -0.6 1819 2123 -0.7 0320 +1.0 0014 0344 +1.0 0647 1004 -0.9 0705 1015 -0.9 1339 1613 +0.5 1334 1623 +0.7 1856 2153 -0.6 1916 2221 -0.8 0037 0411 +1.0 0118 0436 +1.0 0733 1048 -0.9 0750 1057 -0.9 1417 1659 +0.6 1408 1708 +0.9 1949 2245 -0.6 2009 2315 -0.9 0131 0457 +0.9 0219 0526 +0.9 0814 1128 -0.9 0832 1138 -1.0 1452 1740 +0.7 1443 1752 +1.0 2037 2332 -0.7 2101 0221 0541 +0.9 0007 -1.0 0853 1205 -0.9 0317 0615 +0.9 1524 1818 +0.7 0915 1219 -1.0 2120 1520 1836 +1.1 0016 -0.7 0059 -1.0 0309 0622 +0.8 0415 0704 +0.8 0929 1240 -0.9 0957 1302 -0.9 1554 1855 +0.8 1559 1922 +1.2 0058 -0.7 0151 -1.1 0357 0701 +0.8 0513 0754 +0.7 1003 1314 -0.8 1041 1346 -0.9 1624 1931 +0.8 1641 2010 +1.2 0141 -0.7 0245 -1.0 0445 0741 +0.7 0612 0847 +0.6 1037 1347 -0.8 1127 1433 -0.8 1652 2007 +0.9 1726 2100 +1.2 0225 -0.7 0031 0341 -1.0 0536 0823 +0.6 0713 0942 +0.5 1111 1421 -0.7 1218 1524 -0.7 1722 2045 +0.9 1815 2154 +1.1 0009 0311 -0.7 0127 0439 -0.9 0631 0906 +0.5 0817 1042 +0.5 1145 1456 -0.7 1316 1621 -0.6 1753 2125 +0.9 1910 2252 +1.0

2145 1430 1808 -2.5 0041 +2.2 0104 +1.9 0412 0643 -1.6 0457 0712 -1.0 0946 1234 +2.0 0934 1251 +1.9 1538 1852 -2.3 1521 1902 -2.4 0147 +2.0 0202 +1.8 0520 0740 -1.4 0603 0808 -0.9 1040 1326 +1.8 1036 1347 +1.8 1634 1947 -2.1 1620 1959 -2.3 0300 +1.8 0011 0303 +1.8 0627 0839 -1.2 0701 0907 -1.0 1141 1419 +1.6 1146 1446 +1.8 1734 2045 -1.9 1729 2102 -2.3 0100 0421 +1.8 0114 0407 +1.9 0726 0944 -1.1 0752 1008 -1.1 1243 1517 +1.5 1252 1550 +1.9 1835 2147 -1.8 1842 2208 -2.4 0155 0520 +1.8 0213 0504 +2.0 0819 1044 -1.2 0838 1101 -1.4 1342 1617 +1.4 1353 1652 +2.1 1932 2244 -1.8 1953 2311 -2.5 0242 0601 +1.8 0309 0554 +2.1 0904 1131 -1.3 0919 1148 -1.7 1436 1711 +1.4 1451 1751 +2.4 2026 2329 -1.7 2100 0323 0629 +1.8 0006 -2.6 0943 1209 -1.5 0400 0641 +2.2 1524 1757 +1.5 0959 1234 -1.9 2115 1548 1847 +2.7 0008 -1.8 0101 -2.6 0358 0652 +1.8 0448 0728 +2.3 1016 1245 -1.6 1037 1321 -2.2 1607 1841 +1.6 1643 1945 +2.8 0048 -1.8 0157 -2.5 0430 0720 +1.9 0534 0815 +2.4 1045 1322 -1.8 1117 1411 -2.4 1646 1926 +1.8 1739 2042 +2.9 0131 -1.8 0002 0252 -2.4 0501 0752 +2.0 0619 0859 +2.4 1110 1359 -1.9 1158 1500 -2.6 1724 2011 +1.9 1836 2136 +2.9 0217 -1.8 0102 0343 -2.2 0532 0828 +2.1 0703 0943 +2.4 1135 1437 -2.1 1241 1548 -2.6 1804 2055 +2.1 1933 2229 +2.7 0012 0301 -1.8 0201 0434 -2.0 0605 0905 +2.2 0748 1027 +2.2 1202 1515 -2.3 1327 1636 -2.6 1846 2139 +2.2 2030 2326 +2.5 0101 0345 -1.7 0301 0528 -1.7 0640 0943 +2.3 0834 1114 +2.0 1232 1553 -2.5 1415 1728 -2.4 1930 2224 +2.2 2128 0153 0431 -1.6 0028 +2.2 0718 1023 +2.2 0401 0626 -1.5 1307 1633 -2.5 0925 1205 +1.8 2017 2312 +2.1 1506 1823 -2.1

DIFFERENCES

slack before

floodmax flood

ON CHESAPEAKE BAY ENTRANCE: Wolf Trap Light, 0.5 mi west of +1:43 Stingray Point, 12.5 mi east of +2:18 Point Lookout, 5.9 nm ESE of +3:45 ON BALTIMORE APPROACH: Poplar Island, 2.2 nm WSW of –0:44 Thomas Point Shoal Lt, 0.5 nm SE of –0:25 Chesapeake Bay Bridge, main chan +0:16

slack before ebb

max ebb flood speed ratio ebb speed ratio

food dir.

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flood knots ebb knots

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

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

+1:36 1.2 +2:36 1.2 +4:15 0.5

1.0 0.6 0.3

015° 190° 030° 175° 340° 161°

1.0 1.2 1.0 0.8 0.4 0.4

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–0:57 –0:43 –0:17

–0:49 0.6 –0:41 1.0 +0:13 0.9

0.8 1.3 1.1

359° 185° 033° 191° 025° 230°

0.5 0.6 0.8 1.0 0.7 0.9

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Chesapeake Calendar presented by

SaTuRDay, SePT 25, 5–9 pm

annapolis Maritime Museum, eastport live music: The John Frinzi Band, Jim Morris, James “Sunny Jim” White and Doyle Grisham of The Coral Reefer Band Tickets: purchase at ww.amaritime.org, 410/295.0104 or by check at Boatyard.

Full Moon PaRTy

Rum & beer specials Dancing!

Thru Aug 15

Pirates and Wenches Fantasy Weekend Rock Hall, MD. Decorated dinghies, beach parties, live music, pirate cruises, treasure hunts, costume contests, and more. rockhallpirates.com

Wine, Women, and Fishing Ladies Charity Billfish Tournament Virginia Beach. (757) 572-6592

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Let’s Go Fishing! 9 to 11 a.m. Saturdays. Chippokes Plantation State Park, Surry, VA. dcr.virginia.gov

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Defenders Return to Fort McHenry 1 to 4 p.m. Baltimore. Many military maneuvers. nps.gov

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Pamunkey River Bass Mini-Series 2010 Select Sundays in Virginia. pamunkeyminiseries.com

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Naish Stand-Up Paddle Championship Series and Fun Paddles Tuesday evenings. Horn Point Park, Annapolis. Hosted by East of Maui Surf Shop. Includes classes, boards for charter, and parties and videos at the Boatyard Bar & Grill. eastofmauiboardshop.com

Thru Sep

Saturday Night Street Fest Saturdays. Hampton, VA. Bands, food, and beverages. downtownhampton.com

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oysters, clams, crawfish, shrimp, mussels, snow crabs and oyster shooters

Fourth & Severn Eastport – Annapolis www.boatyardbarandgrill.com 410.216.6206

Sept 23 • Oct 21 Band: D’Vibe & Conga

August

Ongoing Events Hampton Cup Regatta Racing at its best! hamptoncupregatta.org

The Way a Raw Bar Should be...

About the Dog Days of Summer: Playwright August Strindberg Says, “I loathe people who keep dogs. They are cowards who haven’t got the guts to bite people themselves,” 1895

John Mock Presents “From the Shoreline” Music and Photos Noon. Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. cbmm.org

Panama Canal Opens, 1914 The lowest toll ever paid was 36 cents by Richard Halliburton for swimming the canal in 1928.

Sequoia Is Built, 1925 The 104-foot, Trumpy-designed yacht served presidents since Herbert Hoover. A national historic landmark, the vessel charters out of the Gangplank Marina in Washington, DC.

“Suddenly in Command” Course 9 a.m. to Noon. West Marine, Glen Burnie, MD. Hosted by USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 22-10. mooringsdmi@comcast.net

Chesapeake Crab and Beer Festival Noon to 6 p.m. National Harbor, MD. Food, music, arts, and crafts. mdcrabfest.com

Scott Kirby and Dave Edmisten in Concert 4 p.m. Solomons. $20. smsa.com

Live Music in Oxford’s Town Park 3 to 5 p.m. The Chesapeake Steel Drum Band from Annapolis will perform. Free. portofoxford.com

YOSO (YES and TOTO Merged) Visits the Bay Don’t miss their concert at the Rams Head Tavern in Annapolis. frontiers.it

Full Moon Party Boatyard Bar & Grill, Eastport. Food and fun punctuated with live music by D’Vibe & Conga. boatyardbarandgrill.com

Maryland Hunting and Outdoor Expo Charles County Fairgrounds, La Plata. Fishing, boating, camping, and hunting fun; celebrities; ATVs; music; kids’ zone; prizes; and raffles. mdhuntingexpo.com

Open House and Boat Sale Jackson Marine Sales, North East, MD. Deals, sales, and refreshments. jacksonmarine.com

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Mid-Atlantic $500,000 Sunset Marina, Ocean City, MD, and Cape May, NJ. On August 16-17, meet Guy Harvey ((609) 898-8848). midatlantic500000.com

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Billfish Tournament Virginia Beach. vbbt.com

New Jersey Performance Powerboat Club Chesapeake Rendezvous njppc.com

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Rock the Bay Poker Run Nauti-Goose Saloon, North East, MD. Sunday features a fun run and raft-up. rockthebay.com

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Boat Show and Nautical Flea Market North East, MD. jacksonmarinesales.com

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Get the Dirt Out Chesapeake Workshop Learn about construction runoff prevention from Baltimore Harbor Waterkeeper and Waterkeepers Chesapeake. harborwaterkeeper.org

Jim Casey, a 19-Year-Old, Borrows $100 from Friend Claude Ryan So They Can Launch American Messenger Company, 1907 By the 1920s, the company was known as UPS.

Women in Boating Course Jackson Marine Sales, North East, MD. Invaluable classroom and on-the-water instruction. $75. Half of proceeds benefit American Cancer Society. jacksonmarinesales.com

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Marine Diesel Engine Basics Taught by John Martino and Scott Segal of the Annapolis School of Seamanship. annapolisschoolofseamanship.com

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Maryland Renaissance Festival Weekends. Near Annapolis. 16th-century English festival, 10 stages, 5000-seat jousting arena, 140 food and craft shops, and more. rennfest.com

Old Dominion Boat Club Poker Run Alexandria, VA. Benefits the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. leukemiacup.org

Secretary of the Navy Has the Audacity To Abolish the Daily Ration of Grog, 1861

September

Bayfest Noon to 6:30 p.m. North Beach, MD. Arts and crafts, live music, food, and beer. ci.north-beach.md.us

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Pat Benatar and REO Speedwagon Concert 7:30 p.m. Solomons. calvertmarinemuseum.com

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Labor Day White Marlin Tournament Ocean City (MD) Marlin Club. (410) 213-1613

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National Hard Crab Derby Crisfield, MD. For full details, see page 46. crisfield.com

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Labor Day Celebration Rod ’N’ Reel Restaurant, Chesapeake Beach, MD. Live entertainment and food. cbresortspa.com

Boat Auction Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. Wooden rowing skiffs, classic sailboats, modern power cruisers, and more. cbmm.org

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Fireworks and Raft-Up Rhode River. cbpba.com

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Inventor Simon Lake Is Born, 1866 He designed and took the first successful submarine out of Hampton Roads, VA, for trial runs on the Bay in 1898.

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Kent Island Cup 2010 Kent Island Yacht Club, MD. Outrigger canoe team relay around Kent Island; that’s 35 miles! Luau, music by the Tiki Barbarians, and fun cap off the event. kiocc.com

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Park Rock Fest Noon to 8 p.m. Chancellors Run Regional Park, Great Mills, MD. 125 bands! parkrock.com

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Ragin’ on the River Noon to 5 p.m. Marina Park, Port Deposit, MD. Chamber of Commerce APBA powerboat racing action! portdepositcc.org

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Happy Birthday! Eastern Shore Brewing, St. Michaels. Raise a pint to toast two years of hard work and determination by proprietors Lori and Adrian Moritz. easternshorebrewing.com

Defenders Day Celebration Fort Howard Park, MD. Living history, crafts, and re-enactments. battlenorthpoint.org

Kent Island Labor Day Weekend Bash Bay Bridge Marina, Stevensville, MD. Boats, contests, music, food, beverages, and fun. turneryachtservices.com

Labor Day The holiday grew out of a celebration and parade in honor of the working class by the Knights of Labor in 1882 in New York City.

“Uncle Sam” Is First Used To Refer to the United States in a Newspaper Editorial, 1813

“Deadliest Catch” Crew Comes to Town Lyric Opera House, Baltimore. Meet captain Sig and the Hillstrand Brothers from Discovery Channel’s “Deadliest Catch.” Behind-the-scenes stories, videos, and more. lyricoperahouse.com

A Farmer, Ambrose Weeres, Invents the Pontoon Boat, 1952 Turns out, putting a wooden deck on top of two columns of steel barrels welded together end to end makes a pretty stable boat.

Al-Biruni Is First To Believe the Earth Rotates on its Axis, 11th Century First Humans Arrive in Land that Would Become Maryland, 10,000 BC We’re thinking around noonish.

Navy Officer Grace Hopper Fixes First “Computer Bug,” 1945 A moth caused a computer glitch when it got trapped in a relay calculator undergoing testing at Harvard University.

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Radar First Used To Detect Storms, 1943

Onancock Harborfest! Town Wharf, Onancock, VA. Family fun with kayak/canoe racing, the Great Paper Boat Race, critter parade, rubber duck race, music, food, and more. onancock.org

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Antique and Classic Boat Show Reedville Fishermen’s Museum, Reedville, VA. Classic boat parade, nautical flea market, regional vendors, and fun. rfmuseum.org

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Miss Geico Races in Atlantic City, NJ

10-12

Hampton Bay Days Hampton, VA. Celebrate the Chesapeake Bay with live music, food, beverages, and more during this fun-filled family weekend. downtownhampton.com

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Maryland Seafood Festival Sandy Point State Park, Annapolis. See the best of Maryland’s seafood, family entertainment, and arts and crafts. Don’t miss Maryland DNR’s Fishing Challenge Finale September 11 at 11 a.m. mdseafoodfestival.com

End of Summer Blast 2 to 6 p.m. North Beach, MD. Music, trophies, prizes, and kids’ fun. ci.north-beach.md.us

Lake Lou Crab Fest Vienna, MD. Slalom skiing and crabs. Hard to beat! awsaeast.org

Open House Point Lookout Lighthouse, Scotland, MD. pllps.org

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Patuxent River Fun Run marylandpowerboatclub.com

Swinging on a Spar: Boating Party 6 to 10 p.m. Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. Cocktails, dinner, and dancing. $175. Proceeds benefit the museum. cbmm.org

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U.S. Navy Defeats the British in the Battle of Lake Champlain,

Waterfront Celebration Noon to 5 p.m. Leonardtown, MD. Maritime-related exhibits, kids’ fun, guided boat tours, music, and more. somd.com

11-12

Antique & Classic Boat Show Tuckerton Seaport, NJ. acbs.org

11-12

Star-Spangled Banner Weekend Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine, Baltimore. Re-enactors, concert, musket firing, ship-to-shore bombardment, and fireworks! nps.gov 28 September 2010 PropTalk

The yellow team is totally focused on the task at hand during Kent Island Outrigger Canoe Club’s Relay 2009. The fun returns September 4-5. Photo by Melissa Stewart

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Wahoo Rodeo and Flounder Roundup Sunset Marina, Ocean City, MD. (410) 213-9600

Bahia Marina Flounder Pounder Bahia Marina, Ocean City, MD. bahiamarina.com

Chicken Necker Appreciation Day Rock Hall, MD. Contests and fishing fun, food and games, arts and crafts, music and races, and more. boristhree. com/chickennecker

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America’s Boating Course 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Three Mondays. Kent Island Volunteer Fire Department, Chester, MD. Hosted by Kent Narrows Sail and Power Squadron. Free for members; $25 for nonmembers. (410) 827-3376

TV Series “Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea” Airs from September 14, 1964 to March 31, 1968

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Marine Diesel Engine Workshop Offered at Anne Arundel Community College in partnership with the Annapolis School of Seamanship. aacc.edu/marine

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MTOA’s National Northern Rendezvous Anchorage Marina, Baltimore. mtoa.net

“Lost in Space” TV Series Airs from September 15, 1965 to March 6, 1968 The series was adapted from the novel The Swiss Family Robinson.

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Maritime Heritage Conference Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. seahistory.org

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Boating Skills and Seamanship Course High Point High School, Beltsville, MD. Offered by USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 24-03. $50. (410) 531-3313, (301) 261-7735

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Guitarist and Annapolitan Charlie Byrd Is Born in Suffolk, proptalk.com

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Antique and Classic Boat Show Smith Mountain Lake, VA. acbs.org

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Challenge Cup Ocean City (MD) Marlin Club. (410) 213-1613

Wooden Canoe Rendezvous and Picnic Concord Point Lighthouse, Havre de Grace, MD. hdgmaritimemuseum.org

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NAS Oceana Air Show Virginia Beach. oceanaairshow.com

Antique and Classic Boat Show Museum of Boating, Pleasant, NJ. Food, art, flea market, cars, radio-controlled boats, and more. acbs.org

Guided Canoe Trip 9 a.m. to Noon. James River National Wildlife Refuge, Charles City, VA. Free. jamesriverassociation.org

Keels and Wheels! Annapolis YC. More than 70 cool boats and cars. Free. annapolisyc.com

Rappahannock RiverFest 4 to 8 p.m. King George, VA. Music, crabs, ribs, chicken, open bar, and silent and live auctions. $75 before September 7; $85 thereafter. riverfriends.org

Summer Sendoff: Blues, Brews, and Barbeque Block party, Cambridge, MD, style! cambridgemainstreet.com

A Taste of St. Mary’s Noon to 5 p.m. Leonardtown, MD. Family fun with free entertainment and local specialties. smcchamber.com

TV Show “Flipper” Airs for First Time, 1964 Flipper (a male) was played by five females: Susie, Patty Squirt, Scottie, and Kathy. Point Lookout Lighthouse Is Activated, 1830

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Baltimore Open-Water Swim To Fight Cancer Near Gibson Island YC, Magothy River. Swim Across America’s inaugural Baltimore Swim will benefit the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins University. swimacrossamerica.org Casey Baldwin Records First Water Speed Record, 1919 He throttles his Hydrodome IV up to 70.86 mph!

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Full Moon Party Boatyard Bar & Grill, Eastport. Food and live music by D’Vibe & Conga. boatyardbarandgrill.com Last Show for TV’s “Sea Hunt,” 1961

Sailors Bring Punch from India to England, Early 17th Century At the time, most punches had a wine or brandy base. Around 1655, Jamaican rum came into use, thus giving birth to the modern concoction.

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Miss Geico Races in Cambridge, MD

Trawler Fest Baltimore Hyatt Regency on the Inner Harbor and Inner Harbor Marine Center. For more details, see page 36. passagemaker.com

Boatyard Beach Bash Annapolis Maritime Museum. Hosted by Boatyard Bar & Grill. Live music. amaritime.com International Coastal Cleanup Clean up Maryland’s waterways, shores, parks, and beaches of dangerous debris. oceanconservancy.org

Kunte Kinte Heritage Festival Annapolis City Dock. Musicians, dancers, storytellers, crafts, and a variety of food offerings. kuntekinte.org

Lighthouse Adventure Cruise Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons. $125. calvertmarinemuseum.com

Maritime Heritage Festival and RiverFest St. Mary’s City, MD. stmaryscity.org

Rock Hall FallFest Live local music, a 1K fun run, 50 craft booths, and more! rockhalllanding.com

Waterfront Festival Wilmer Park, Chestertown, MD. Cardboard boat regatta, live music, good food, displays, activities, kayaking, and cruising the Chester. ces.washcoll.edu

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Das Best Oktoberfest Noon to 6 p.m. National Harbor, MD. International beers and wines, oomp-pah-pah bands, and great German food. dasbestoktoberfest.com

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Fall Harvest Festival and Craft Show Steppingstone Museum, Havre de Grace, MD. steppingstonemuseum.org

Dorchester Showcase Noon to 5 p.m. Cambridge, MD. Street festival showcases arts and crafts, Eastern Shore cuisine, and entertainment. dorchesterartscenter.org

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TV Show Gilligan’s Island Airs from September 26, 1964 to September 4, 1967 Four boats were used to depict the S. S. Minnow. One is a tour boat operating in Vancouver, BC.

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National Drink Beer Day It’s noon somewhere.

International Boatbuilders’ Exhibition and Conference Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville. ibexshow.com

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Chesapeake Bay Grand Banks Owners Association Rendezvous Cambridge to Oxford. Presented by Jarrett Bay at the Cambridge YC. $150. cbgboa.org

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Cruising Club Notes

Jurassic Park on the Bay?

hink quiet, chocolate-colored, swampland dotted with the bright whites, golds, and greens of lily pads; the green hues of grasses and scrubs; gray cypress knees; and the brownish-black silhouettes of fallen tree trunks. Healthy trees surround the timeless wetlands landscape as far as the eye can see. All you need is a Brontosaurus to show up, and you’ve sealed the image. This is the scene today along the beachfront end of the 1.8-mile “red” trail that winds you through the woods from Calvert Cliffs State Park’s picnic areas and playgrounds to the Bay, just north of Cove Point… except for the dinosaur, of course. Rather than a handful of “as promised” sharks teeth and other fossils, this July we found the beach full of people swimming, sunning, shooting the breeze, and sifting through the sand. The place was packed; at the park entrance, a helpful ranger encouraged us to just park on the grass when the lots are full; not bad for five bucks. To see for yourself and get a bit of exercise, gather your club members, pack a hearty picnic, and visit the park early in the day after a storm. You’ll be rewarded with mostly flat sandy trails, a small brook that crisscrosses the trail several times, expansive views of marshlands and cliff-lined beaches, and perhaps a fossil or two. By August 25, send your Club Notes, Directory updates, fun highresolution photos, and a mocha frappe (no whip) to ruth@proptalk.com.

Sharks and Amoebas!

hesapeake Bay Cruisers of the Marine Trawler Owners Association (MTOA) held their May event at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC), thanks to the hard work of Dotty Bogutski and Karen McDonald, SERC’s education outreach coordinator. SERC has more than 3000 acres of wildlife conservation area along 14 miles of pristine shoreline; its location is: 38.53.11 076.32.70. During the morning’s “Historic Contee Farm Hike,” we hiked 20 minutes into history to the ruins of the Sparrows Rest and

Java Plantation on SERC’s new property. Karen talked about the changes made to the land from the early Native Americans through colonial times and into the present. Karen described the way the land was farmed at the time it was established. The view from the farm’s highest point of the Rhode River and MTOA boats at anchor was outstanding! After a quick picnic lunch, Karen gave a presentation about sharks, saying, “They are fearsome and misunderstood predators.” She showed a short film and spoke about the world of sharks, the different

types found in the Chesapeake Bay, and their natural history. Specimens were provided, and we worked on dissecting them. Our Friday evening social hour was unique. For many years, we had talked about doing a circle raft-up with our trawlers. Instead, we made a small circle raft-up with our ribs and dinks in a cove on the Rhode River. The raft-up looked more like an amoeba than a circle, but everyone had a blast passing snacks from dink to dink! To learn more about our club, our members, and our activities, visit mtoa.net. —Story and photo by Bill Bogutski

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CRUISING CLUB NOTES Keeping Cool on the Water

taying ahead of this summer’s heat waves has not been easy. Back Creek Yacht Club (BCYC) members twice rafted up late in July and enjoyed the best relief possible by staying on the water. During our July 17 Swim Party in Whitehall Bay, coordinated by JJ Sullivan and Juliana Ned, nine boats participated, nettle nets were deployed, and all cooled off with drinks and dips. The night had enough steady breeze to make sleeping comfortable. The next morning, the fleet moved into Minnow Creek, where three members have waterfront homes. Assisted by co-hosts John and Pam Loving and Bob and Gail Higginbotham, all enjoyed eggs and pancakes. That was so much fun, we did it again July 31. This time the raft-up was in the Rhode River and hosted by Terry and Steve Wanbaugh. Their theme was Rock and Roll, and all had a great time rocking along in the water to the great old tunes. On August 21, we will hold one of our favorite annual events: a Lobster Feast and morning-after breakfast on Crab Creek. Stay cool (gobcyc.com). —by Otto Hetzel

Earlier this summer, BCYCers visited Knapp’s Narrows in Back Creek Park. Photo courtesy of John Loving

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omeone told me at a recent event that it seems our club, the Tidewater Grady-White Club, is more often at the table than at the helm, and I think there may be some truth to that. At least when watching our waistlines expand, it seems we do spend a lot of time bringing our boats to wherever the table is set! Last year, our September food fest was no exception. We had great weather, good dockage, good food (of course), and a chance to gossip, share fish stories (that were all true, since we would never exaggerate), and bring our members up to speed on events to come and experiences shared since the last meeting. For September 19, we have rented the gazebo and grounds from Bay Point Marina, near the mouth of the Bay; it’s a fine, scenic, comfortable, and safe place for families and friends. Norfolk Marine, which sponsors our group, will have two reps there; they have good noses for where the food is and are not shy about it. What’s great about this location is the marine environment. We have a gazebo right at dockside; the view is so nautical, it is almost “clichéesque.” Blue skies, seagulls, cold beer, food (picnic packages from a local grocery store), and good company; not a bad way to spend an afternoon. Join us, come say hi, and meet a fine group of Grady-White lovers (bluesea653@aol.com). —by Pete Paul

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ugust 7 was a big day for many of Chesapeake Bay Grady-White Club members who participated in the 15th annual Tri-State Fishing Tournament and Family Day. After a morning spent on the Bay rounding up the fish, captains and crews met at the weigh-in to compare notes. Tri-State provided a great lunch for all, as well as activities for the many children in attendance. Then came the awards. All the fisher-children received awards and had a group picture taken, and the winning anglers were introduced and rewarded. Many club members won in many categories, and all agreed it was a great way to spend a fun family day. August 19-21 bring the Grady-White Palooza III hosted by our club at Knapp’s Narrows Marina & Inn again this year. Over a dozen boats will line the floating dock, and 54 people will enjoy the festivities. There’ll be a dock party Friday afternoon, with our boating chefs providing tantalizing tidbits from their galleys. A pool party will cool everyone off on Saturday, followed by a buffet dinner catered by Heavenly Chicken and Ribs at the Inn that evening. There will be door prizes from Grady-White and raffles for various boating items. After a continental breakfast on Sunday, USCG safety inspections will be offered at the dock. Obviously, we are all hoping for glorious weather for this event! Although there are no plans for an official club outing in September, there are sure to be plenty of informal gatherings around the Bay. Our September 28 meeting at Podickory Point will be a potluck dinner, and with this group, the luck is all good (cbgradyclub@yahoo. com)! —by Maryanne Gomme

Cruising the Choptank to Cambridge

atteras 1510 Club members are gearing up for the National Rendezvous in Cambridge, MD, September 9-12. So far, 12 boats and 42 members and non-members have registered. Also on hand will be Steve McPherson, owner of Sam’s Marine, the parts supplier for Hatteras yachts; and reps from Eastern Shore Electronics, Jarrett Bay Yacht Sales, the Hinckley Company, and Yacht Maintenance. During the Saturday afternoon open house of yachts, we will welcome visits from folks who are interested in Hatteras yachts and historic yachts; come, meet the owners, and talk about the boats (hatteras1510club.com). —by John Gray proptalk.com

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he Hatteras LRC Club will have our annual rendezvous in Charleston, SC, October 21-24. Details are posted at hatteraslrc.com. Right, members enjoy one of our many minirendezvous. —by Carol Hudgens

We’re “Gam” If You’re “Gam”

even Seas Cruising Association members are prepping for the Annapolis Gam at Camp Letts in Edgewater, MD, September 24-26. Last year’s event was hugely successful, with more than 350 attendees and 95 boats (ssca.org). In other news, Seven Seas U now offers webinars at sevenseasu.com. Topics include offshore and blue water cruising equipment and budgets, marine weather, marine refrigeration, communication, emergency protocols, provisioning, cruising with pets, and cruising Pacific Mexico, the Gulfstream, and the Exumas. —by Judi Mkam and Barbara Theisen

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Trawler Fest Cruises into Baltimore

by Ruth Christie

rawler Fest, the cruising-under-power lifestyle celebration produced by PassageMaker Magazine, will set up shop at the Baltimore Inner Harbor Marine Center (BIHMC) this September 24-26. More than 65 exhibitors, including PropTalk, will be there to showcase nautical necessities in the form of more than 55 boats and a boatload of accessories, motors, electronics, services, apparel, and other cool products.

Why Baltimore?

n a nutshell, Baltimore’s Inner Harbor is rich with history, culture, and endless possibilities for dining, shopping, drinking, boating, and rendezvousing. BIHMC is within walking distance of all Inner Harbor attractions, including museums, spectacular harbor views, the National Aquarium, various restaurants, galleries, and more.

I Want To Expand My Mind, Not Just My Waistline

o delight your sensibilities, first-class seminars (8:30 a.m. to noon each day) will focus on “Lessons Learned: Two on a Trawler” with Katie and Gene Hamilton, “Weather I and II” with Lee Chesneau, “ICW Updates” with Claiborne Young, and “Strategies for Repair” with Steve Zimmerman. Seminars will be presented at the Hyatt Regency Baltimore on the Inner Harbor; it’s just a short walk from the Baltimore Inner Harbor Marine Center. From 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., try to catch the life raft inflation and demo Friday, the manoverboard recovery demo Saturday, and the life vest demo Sunday.

What Else Is There?

irst things first… Don’t miss the cocktail reception and dinner Friday and Saturday evenings. The fun will include Trivia Night, a Mardi Gras party, and PassageMaker’s People’s Choice Award.

When Do They Want Me There?

howtimes are Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. On Sunday, see the show and then enjoy a bonus attraction. The street festival at Rash Field will celebrate exotic Italian cars and motorcycles. All proceeds from ticket sales, auctions, raffles, sponsorships, and other contributions benefit programs at The Children’s Guild. trawlerfest.com, baltimoreinnerharbormarinecenter.com

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Enjoy the sights during Trawler Fest at Baltimore Inner Harbor Marine Center. Photo courtesy of Trawler Fest

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The exciting six hour “Voyage into History" features: continental breakfast, luncheon buffet, live big band music of the 40’s; Abbott & Costello; military reenactors; flybys (conditions permitting) of wartime aircraft. The ship is completely open for tours including the engine room, museums, crew quarters, bridge, and much more.

Tickets are $140 each

Group rates available Conditions and penalties apply to cancellations. Last day to order tickets is 14 days before the cruise.

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Indian Summer

“The mention of the term “sea chest” conjures up images of able-bodied seamen toting old wooden chests filled with their personal effects up the gangway of an old whaling ship or Blackbeard and a couple of his men at the head of a secluded cove, burying a sea chest packed to the top with treasure.”

Photos and Story by Charlie Iliff

Sea Chests, Barnacles, and Boot Stripes hen you are in the process of bringing an old boat up to usable standards, you learn stuff. For instance, Indian Summer, a 42-foot DeFever, is equipped with a sea chest. The mention of the term “sea chest” conjures up images of able-bodied seamen toting old wooden chests filled with their personal effects up the gangway of an old whaling ship or Blackbeard and a couple of his men at the head of a secluded cove, burying a sea chest packed to the

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top with treasure. Well, those images did come to mind when Indian Summer’s sea chest was mentioned, but her sea chest has nothing to do with a sailing ship crew or pirate’s treasure. There’s a pretty good definition in something called the ZM Control Handbook: “The sea chest is a rectangular recess in the hull of a vessel that provides an intake reservoir from which piping systems draw raw water. Most sea chests are protected by removable gratings... The intake size of

sea chests varies from less than 10 cm2 to several square meters.” ZM, in this instance, stands for zebra mussel. Sea chests apparently are places they like to infest. Our sea chest does look like prime zebra mussel habitat, but our curious sea chest problem had nothing to do with such an infestation. As reported briefly in the August issue of PropTalk, the air conditioning refused to keep running while at anchor in Langford Creek on the Eastern Shore. It would crank up for a few seconds and then shut down. Despite an application of carefully selected swear words, it simply refused to cool the master cabin. So we shut down the generator and made do with a little cross breeze as Indian Summer swung back and forth on her anchor. (She has a lot of windage and does not lie quietly head-to-wind.) Upon our return, we contacted the air conditioning experts at Annapolis Crusair, who had serviced the system and had it running properly before our trip. For their technician, of course, the system worked perfectly. He advised, however, that what we described was probably caused by poor cooling water flow from the sea chest, which provides sea water to the engines, the generator, and the air conditioning system. The top of the sea chest is made of Plexiglas, but years of scratches on the outside and stains inside made it nearly impossible to see the water level. A carefully aimed flashlight, however, finally located the water level—just barely above the intake fitting for the air conditioning. proptalk.com

The top to the sea chest is secured with 25 bolts, and all of them appear to have been painted a number of times. We looked carefully and determined that there was no way for air in the sea chest to get out. Rather than undo all the bolts, we crossed fingers and drilled a 1/8-inch hole in the Plexiglas top. Air rushed out for a while, and when we next did our flashlight trick, we found the water level almost at the top of the chest, well above the air conditioning inlet. We concluded that the sea chest must have been filled with air when the grating came out of the water on a rough trip in May. The amount of air must have been exactly enough that everything worked fine when the engine room was cool, but when both engines had been run a while and the engine room got hot, the air expanded and shoved the water below the air conditioning inlet. That didn’t answer a basic question, however, and we still hadn’t found an explanation. An inquiry posted on the DeFever Cruisers forum (“How can a boat built in 1982, and hauled numerous times, not have had a problem with air lock of the sea chest before 2010?”) resulted in quick responses. Other DeFevers have a fitting high in the sea chest, with a vent to the outside, so air cannot be trapped and hold down the water level. Ours now has a fitting set into the top, with an air bleed to the top of the engine room. We now have reliable air conditioning. We did take the top off the chest to try to clean it so we could see inside the chest better. It is a bit disquieting to see water within a half inch of the top of a large opening into the engine room, with no lid to stop it from running in and sinking the boat. Only a small bit sloshed over, however, as the boat responded to the wakes of passing traffic, and we got the top back on without incident. Finding and fixing the sea-chest problem were satisfying, but didn’t reduce the to-do list. Nor did the many planning meetings we had, sitting on the back deck, consuming cool beverages and talking about all the work we would do when we got around to it. Having made and postponed a number of cruising plans, we finally realized that unless we picked an objective with a deadline, we’d continue to let things slide that should be done. So we picked one. By the time this edition of Follow us!

PropTalk hits the docks, we will be loading for a cruise up the coast to watch at least part of the C-Class Catamaran World Championships in Newport, RI, at the end of August. As this is written, the pressure is on, but progress is being made. A delivery crew boarded Indian Summer on Luce Creek on an early Thursday morning, took an Albemarle 24 in tow, and headed up the Severn to Smith’s Marina. After 45 minutes of microwaved breakfast sandwiches, fresh-brewed coffee, and donuts, the hard-working crew of five stepped out of the TraveLift slip and watched as Indian Summer was lifted and moved ashore for power washing. Her bottom wasn’t horribly fouled, but there were plenty of barnacles to show that hauling was overdue. (The extensive epoxy plan has been scaled back to sanding and two coats of ablative paint.) The delivery crew, celebrating a successful project, climbed into the Albemarle and went back down the river at about 9:30 a.m. With Indian Summer on the hard, scaffolding is up, and the forward ports are being replaced. New paint will repair the boot stripe, which has been scrubbed off by fenders in unrecorded past incidents. The

swim platform (with its missing corner) will be replaced with one off another DeFever 44, which has been carefully restored and finished. There’s some mechanical work in progress, so when we head north, new motor mounts will be deadening vibration, the front engine seals won’t be dripping oil, and the water lubrication of the stuffing boxes will have been reattached. Someone disabled that system, but because there is scant water available to the stuffing boxes from outside, the water lubrication and cooling are necessary. As soon as Indian Summer is launched, the new galley table, which converts the settee to a bed, will be installed. This is master craftsman Jay Collison’s work, as has been the port replacement, swim platform, removal and installation of windows, and innumerable mechanical and electrical jobs. The table really shows the master’s touch. If we don’t make it to Newport as planned, we’ll no doubt have myriad convincing excuses, but we’ll know what a sea chest is, and ours will be supplying the air conditioning when needed. PropTalk September 2010 39

Old Boat BUG Arthur, Jerry West’s classic 26-foot Chris-Craft floats proudly again, good as new. Photo courtesy of Charlie Iliff

The Cure

by Charlie Iliff

Jerry West’s $200 1955 26-foot Chris-Craft before restoration. Photo courtesy of Charlie Iliff

t is arguable that there is no cure for Old Boat Disease, just temporary remissions. That may prove to be true, but at least for now, Jerry West’s Old Boat Disease appears to be cured. Those who have followed the Old Boat Disease series in PropTalk will remember that symptoms of Jerry’s disease first appeared in summer 2008. He sold a perfectly good Lord Nelson Tug, leaving empty his boathouse on Chase Creek, off the Severn River. During the U.S. Powerboat Show that fall, he wandered past all manner of shiny fiberglass creations, seeking out brokers who had listings for old wooden boats, and the booths of those who might repair or service them, and vendors of old boat stuff—hardware, varnish, books and magazines, or anything else that might be useful in a boat restoration project. Part of the pathology of Old Boat Disease, of course, is the determination of the sufferer to ignore all advice, however well-founded, and to gather only information that facilitates the Old Boat Disease hallucination. That vision, of course, is of a shiny, varnished, 1960 or older wooden work of art, crewed by the Old Boat Disease “sufferer” and his family and friends and stocked for warm-weather evening cruises with exactly the right flavor of fermented grapes. At the 2008 U.S. Powerboat Show, Jerry was accompanied by Bob and Linda Burnett and made the acquaintance of some members of the Bullen branch of the Jones-Bullen-Burnett clan. When Jerry mentioned his growing interest in old

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wood, everyone advised him against such mindless thoughts, of course. But someone mentioned Dave Herbig, a master craftsman and expert on wooden Chris-Craft restorations. Jerry got Dave’s number and called.

“Part of the pathology of Old Boat Disease, of course, is the determination of the sufferer to ignore all advice, however wellfounded, and to gather only information that facilitates the Old Boat Disease hallucination.” Twenty months after that call, Jerry has progressed through at least four stages of Old Boat Disease, as chronicled here in PropTalk. Dave happened to know of a 26-foot 1950s-era Chris-Craft, on which he had done a little work in the ’90s. Moon Shine’s owner had died, and the boat had deteriorated in a pasture for 10 years. Jerry ignored its deplorable condition and cheerfully paid the $200 purchase price. He then watched as Dave took the boat apart, reinforced and replaced structure where needed, and gradually started putting it back together. The boat had already had its original engine replaced with a Chevy 327, so it wasn’t completely original. To prepare it to live on the lift in Jerry’s boathouse, Dave replaced the planked bottom with plywood. Jerry was periodically allowed to stop in and see the progress, provided he didn’t get in Dave’s way. Sometimes,

despite many hours of work, progress wasn’t visible. Sometimes, like when the bottom paint went on and the boat was flipped upright, it looked as if it was almost done. Dave had warned Jerry at the outset that the project would take time to do it right and that any launch date scheduling would be no more than an estimate. When the boat was launched on June 22, Dave commented that the 26-foot boat took about four times as much time and effort as the 16- to 18-foot runabouts he’s worked on. His initial estimate of a year and a half wasn’t far off, however. The 20 months went by slowly for Jerry, as he dreamed more and more about what his yacht was becoming. As with any project, the devil was in the details, and Dave took no shortcuts. At one point, Jerry had a dream about the perfect name for his new wooden beauty, but upon awakening, the name was gone. At launching, at Smith’s Marine in Herald Harbor, the transom bore the name Arthur. Jerry didn’t say whether the dream had recurred, but reported that the boat is named for his wife Gill’s favorite uncle. Arthur, in the water and under power for the first time in 11 or 12 years, made an uneventful trip down the river to Jerry’s place on Chase Creek. As it did when the boat was launched the first time, the side of the cabin says Chris-Craft—but this time, the boat looks better than new. So, is Jerry’s disease cured? It’s too early to tell, but there has been a disquieting symptom of a recurrence. I’ve heard something about an antique Chris-Craft under a collapsed boathouse in Pasadena, MD. proptalk.com

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Port and Starboard

hen running a boat, good skippers know the difference between port and starboard. The term starboard comes from merry old England where the starboard was actually a steering paddle or rudder. Today, starboard refers to the right side of the boat. Larboard was the original term used to describe the vessel’s left side, which was generally where the cargo was loaded and unloaded. The noise and mayhem of the loading process caused sailors to confuse larboard (port) with starboard in a rhyming sense. It’s been said that because of this confusion, sailors started referring to the side of the ship from which cargo was loaded and unloaded as the port side. Use of the term “port” was officially adopted by the U.S. Navy by General Order, February 18, 1846.

A U.S. Navy sailor raises “true” colors--the First Naval Jack. Photo courtesy of U.S. Navy

Showing Your True Colors

his term often used to describe a person who had not been honest and finally reveals his true feelings or intentions. It has its origin in the use of flags by sailing warships to deceive the enemy. The warships carried an inventory of flags of many nations in addition to their own. It was common practice for a warship to display the flag of ship they were about to attack instead of their own. Then when they were within firing range and about to open fire, they were duty bound by the rules of civilized warfare to show their true colors before firing a shot. Sounds like a sneaky trick. Follow us!

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Chesapeake Dock Bar Guide presented by

Located on the beautiful West River in Galesville, Maryland

Dock Bar Guide

410-867-7200

Now this is what we call a Dock Bar (Seacrets in Ocean City, MD). Note the in-the-water seating. Photo by Thomas Scilipoti

UPPER BAY

Always colorful and full of action, the Jetty is conveniently situated off Kent Narrows. Photo by Rachel Engle/ PropTalk

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Bay Café Baltimore Harbor (410) 522-3377

39° 16.4N 76° 34.3W

Carson’s Creekside Dark Head Creek (410) 238-0080

39° 19.1N 76° 25.3W

Chesapeake Inn C&D Canal Mooring Basin (410) 885-2040

39° 31.5N 75° 17.19W

Cheshire Crab Bodkin Creek (410) 360-2220

39° 07.6N 76° 28.4W

Deep Creek Deep Creek (410) 974-1408

39° 02.6N 76° 27.4W

The Granary Sassafras River (410) 648-5112

39° 26.1N 75° 58.4W

Harbor Shack Rock Hall Harbor (410) 639-9996

39° 08.1N 76° 14.9W

Hard Yacht Café Bear Creek, Dundalk (443) 407-0038

39° 15.0N 76° 29.3W

Island View Café Browns Creek (410) 687-9799

39° 16.1N 76° 23.8W

Jellyfish Joel’s Fairlee Creek (410) 778-5007

39° 15.5N 76° 10.5W

Nauti-Goose Saloon Northeast River (410) 287-7880

39° 35.4N 76° 56.4W

Nick’s Fish House Middle Branch Patapsco River (410) 347-4123

39° 15.4N 76° 36.4W

River Watch Middle River at Hopkins Creek (410) 687-1422

39° 18.4N 76° 25.5W

Rusty Scupper Baltimore Harbor (410) 727-3678

39° 16.5N 76° 36.3W

Sue Island Dock Bar Sue Creek off Middle River (443) 460-0092

39° 17.1N 76° 23.9W

Waterman’s Crab House Rock Hall Harbor (410) 639-2261

39° 7.9N 76° 14.6W

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The Way a Raw Bar Should be... oysters, clams, crawfish, shrimp, mussels & shooters “One of the World’s Top Sailing Bars” Fourth & Severn Eastport – Annapolis 410.216.6206 www.boatyardbarandgrill.com

Annapolis’ signature dock bar. Photo by Joe Evans

LOWER BAY Aqua at Bay Creek Resort Kings Creek, Cape Charles, VA (757) 331-8660

37° 15.4N 75° 58.7W

Bar Norfolk Elizabeth River (757) 627-2800

36° 50.4N 76° 17.3W

Chicks Oyster House Lynnhaven Bay, VA (757) 481-5757

36° 54.2N 76° 05.6W

Cull Ring Crockrell Creek, VA (804) 453-5002

37 49.9N 76° 17.19N

Dockside Inn Lynnhaven Bay, VA (757) 481-4545

36° 54.2N 76° 05.1W

La Marinella Lynnhaven Bay, VA (757) 412-0203

36° 54.2N 76° 04.1W

Hooters Elizabeth River, VA (757) 622-9464

36° 50.4N 76° 17.3W

Mallards at the Wharf Onancock Creek (757) 787-8558

37° 42.7N 75° 45.3W

One Fish Two Fish Lynnhaven Bay, VA (757) 496-4350

36° 54.4N 76° 04.3W

Pelican Pub Cape Charles, VA (757) 331-1776

37° 07.1N 75° 58.7W

River’s Inn Sarah Creek off York River (804) 642-6161

37° 15.2N 76° 28.5W

Smithfield Station Pagan River, VA (757) 357-7700

36° 58.5N 76° 37.2W

Surfrider Sunset Creek, Hampton, VA (757) 723-9366

37° 00.5N 76° 20.4W

Surfrider Marina Shores Lynnhaven Bay, VA (757) 481-5646

36° 54.2N 76° 03.5W

Surfrider Taylors Landing Little Creek, VA (757) 480-5000

36° 55.2N 76° 11.3W

The Beacon Cabana Bar Salt Ponds Marina, VA (757) 850-4300

37° 03.1N 76° 17.6W

Tommy’s Crockrell Creek, VA (804) 453-4666

37° 50.3N 76° 15.1W

Kitchen open till 11 pm nightly

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(410) 268-7432 Good friends cool down on a hot summer afternoon at Red Eye’s Dock Bar on Kent Island Narrows. Photo by Joe Evans

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MIDDLE BAY

Abner’s Seaside Chesapeake Beach (410) 257-3689

38° 41.2N 76° 32.1W

Mike’s South River (410) 956-2784

38° 57.1N 76° 34.3W

Annie’s Paramount Kent Narrows (410) 827-7103

38° 57.2N 76° 12.4W

Morris Point Potomac River (301) 769-2500

38° 15.2N 76° 43.9W

Bay Bridge Marina Grill/Tiki Bar Kent Island at Bay Bridge (410) 643-3162

38° 58.8N 76° 19.9W

Naughty Gull Patuxent River (410) 326-4855

38° 19.5N 76° 27.5W

Bay Hundred Knapps Narrows (410) 886-2126

38° 43.8N 76° 19.5W

Olde Crisfield Tiki Bar Somers Cove, Crisfeild, MD (410) 968-2722

37° 58.6N 75° 51.7W

Big Mary’s Dock Bar West River, MD (410) 867-2300

38° 50.6N 76° 32.3W

Pirate’s Cove West River, MD (410) 867-2300

38° 50.6N 76° 32.3W

Big Owl Tiki Bar Kent Narrows (410) 827-6523

38° 58.1N 76° 14.7W

Pusser’s Landing Ego Alley (410) 626-0004

38° 58.6N 76° 29.2W

Blue Heron Pub Potomac River (804) 224-8726

38° 13.5N 76° 57.4W

Red Eye’s Dock Bar Kent Narrows (410) 827-3937

38° 57.2N 76° 12.4W

Calypso Bay Tracy’s Creek, Deale MD (410) 867-9787

38° 46.3N 76° 34.8W

Sam’s Waterfront Café Chesapeake Harbor (410) 263-3600

39° 02.1N 76° 24.4W

Cantler’s Riverside Inn Mill Crk. off Whitehall Bay, MD (410) 757-1311

39° 00.2N 76° 27.3W

Schooners Town Creek off Tred Avon (410) 226-0160

38° 41.3N 76° 10.1W

Captain Bud’s Somers Cove, Crisfield, MD (410) 968-3131

37° 58.3N 75° 51.4W

Skipper’s Pier Rockhold Creek, Deale, MD (410) 867-7110

38° 46.2N 76° 33.3W

Catamarans Solomons, MD (410) 326-3698

38° 19.3N 76° 27.4W

Snappers Cambridge Creek (410) 228-0112

38° 34.2N 76° 04.2W

Crab Claw Miles River (410) 745-2900

38° 47.5N 76° 13.2W

Solomon’s Pier Patuxent River, Solomons (410) 326-2424

38° 19.2N 76° 27.3W

DiGiovanni’s Back Creek, Solomons (410) 394-6400

38° 19.2N 76° 27.3W

Spinnaker’s Jutland Creek, Point Lookout (310) 872-5020

37° 30.2N 77° 36.3W

Fisherman’s Inn Kent Narrows (410) 827-8807

38° 58.1N 76° 14.4W

St. Michaels Crab House Miles River (410) 745-3737

38° 47.4N 76° 13.1W

Four Winds Café Solomons, MD (410) 394-6373

38° 19.5N 76° 27.1W

Stoney’s Kingfisher Solomons (410) 394-0236

38° 19.3N 76° 27.4W

Foxy’s Dock Bar Miles River (410) 745-4340

38° 47.2N 76° 13.2W

Suicide Bridge Choptank River, MD (410) 943-4689

38° 37.2N 75° 56.4W

Harris Crab House Kent Narrows (410) 827-9500

38° 57.2N 76° 12.4W

The Captain’s Table Solomons (410) 326-2772

38° 19.5N 76° 27.5W

Hemingway’s and Lola’s Kent Island at Bay Bridge (410) 643-2722

38° 58.3N 76° 19.4W

The Jetty Kent Narrows, MD (410) 827-4959

38° 58.3N 76° 14.2W

Indigo Landing Potomac River (703) 548-0001

38° 49.5N 77° 02.3W

The Masthead Tred Avon (410) 226-5171

38° 40.5N 76° 10.1W

Kentmorr Kent Island at Bay Bridge (410) 643-2263

38° 54.5N 76° 21.4W

Thursday’s West River (410) 867-7200

38° 50.5N 76° 32.4W

Lowes Wharf Marina Inn Ferry Cove, MD (410) 745-6684

38° 45.9N 76° 19.7W

Tiki Bar Back Creek, Solomons (410) 326-4075

38° 19.1N 76° 27.2W

Madigan’s Waterfront Occoquan River (703) 494-6373

38° 40.5N 77° 15.3W

Tim’s II Potomac River, VA (540) 775-7500

38° 19.4N 77° 14.5W

Mango’s Bar & Grill Herring Bay (410) 257-0095

38° 43.2N 76° 32.3W

Tim’s River Shore Potomac River (703) 441-1375

38° 34.1N 77° 15.5W

Vera’s White Sands Patuxent River, MD (410) 586-1182

38° 25.3N 76° 27.5W

Photo by Joe Evans

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Pusser’s Landing (Annapolis, MD)

“Pusser’s Painkiller” • 1 part Pusser’s dark rum • 1 part cream of coconut • 4 parts pineapple juice • 1 part orange juice Fresh grated nutmeg for garnish Combine all ingredients (sans garnish) in a glass filled with ice and stir. Pusser’s recommends increasing the parts of rum by one for each subsequent Painkiller (e.g., Painkiller #2 = 2 parts rum, Painkiller #3 = 3 parts rum). Tiki Bar (Solomons, MD)

o heat indices and humidity have you stuck inside? Time to break out your bar tools and blenders and whir up some refreshing libations. PropTalk quizzed five popular Bay watering holes to find out the secrets behind their most popular signature drinks; here’s the scoop: Red Eye’s Dock Bar (Kent Narrows, MD) and Jellyfish Joel’s (Fairlee Creek, MD)

“Pain in the Ass” • 1/2 Pina Colada • 1/2 Rum Runner • 1 shot dark rum served as a floater on top For each drink, prepare a half serving of your favorite Pina Colada recipe and a half serving of your favorite Rum Runner recipe. Pour each into a tall glass and finish with a shot of dark rum on top as a floater. Sit down for this one. Thursdays Steak and Crabhouse (Galesville, MD)

“Orange Crush” • 1 part orange vodka • 1 part triple sec • 4 parts orange juice Splash of Sprite (or similar) to taste Combine vodka and triple sec in a glass filled with ice, fill with orange juice, add a splash of Sprite (or similar) and stir. Perfect for an orangey afternoon or evening cool-down.

While the Tiki gods declined to give us all of the ingredients for their signature Mai Tai, here’s a start on their popular drink:

“Tiki Bar Mai Tai” • Rum, rum, and more rum • Pineapple juice • Grapefruit juice You’ll need to figure this one out on your own; the gods demand it. Or better yet, a trip to the Tiki Bar in Solomons is always a good time by boat or automobile. The Big Owl Tiki Bar (Kent Narrows, MD)

“Creamsicle” • 1 part Pinnacle “Whipped” vodka • 1 part triple sec • 1 freshly squeezed orange Orange slice as garnish Combine vodka and triple sec in a glass filled with ice, fill with orange juice, and stir. Can also be served as a frozen drink; simply mix ingredients in a blender. Whipped cream vodka? Who knew?

Photos by Joe Evans

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The Land of Pleasant Living: A Cruiser’s Guide to Crisfield

by Ruth Christie

After a fine day, the sun sets over Somers Cove Marina.

ost every summer for the past 30 years, my husband Jim and I have cruised to Crisfield, MD, with an assortment of friends and family members on different boats, usually during our week-long Southern Bay trips. There, we know we’ll find a nice marina in a protected harbor, good soft crabs, homemade ice cream, and leisurely strolls around town. Even though it’s usually hotter than the Dickens, the place holds many fine memories for us. A stroll into Crisfield is a walk into the Bay’s past and future. Granted, it’s not the prettiest town in the world, and there’s not a lot to do if you crave bright lights and big cities. But, the place has a certain charm, a sense of community, and natural beauty that are hard to improve upon. Time flies when you do nothing of substance. Here are some of Crisfield’s lesser-known delights that keep us coming back time and time again. As the song goes, “Slow down, you move too fast. You got to make the morning last…”

Somers Cove Marina

n two words, Somers Cove Marina is convenient and comfortable. With 515 slips, the state-owned facility is one of Maryland’s largest; docks and piers line a 46 September 2010 PropTalk

You don’t see this everyday. Forks, spoons, and knives grow among some shells and flowers outside the Watermen’s Inn and Restaurant in Crisfield.

rectangular cove that stretches along 7750 feet of shoreline, including marshland. Charter boats, headboats, pleasure crafts, and others call Somers Cove home; there’s plenty of room for at least 100 transients. Take time to walk the docks, enjoy the scenery, meet your slip mates, hit the swimming pool, and check out the wide variety of vessels. Along the way, you’ll find Eastern Shore hospitality, the peace of relaxation, and a sense of belonging to a place. The marina’s amenities, ambiance, facilities, and location all suit us just fine. They always find a nice slip for us, put discounts on their fuel, have helpful dockhands, keep their facilities clean, and offer grills, picnic tables and pavilions, a tot lot, a skipper’s lounge, launching ramps, and a refreshing pool. Nine times out of 10, the dockmaster puts us on the E Dock, which is closest to the office and pool. And, this year, they’ve expanded their fuel dock to accommodate more vessels and modernized their equipment.

About Town

rom your slip, it’s a short walk to Crisfield’s visitor center and museums, shops and restaurants, seafood processing plants, crab pot factories, covered sheds

One of the best ways to spend time in Crisfield is to try your luck in the waters near City Dock. Photo by Jim Christie

with crab-shedding tanks, and other small businesses. The covered municipal wharf and pavilion at the center of town (called City Dock) provide excellent opportunities to get out of the sun, enjoy the breeze, and take in the views of the Little Annemessex River and the boats that work the waters of Tangier Sound and beyond. On the docks, anglers and chicken-neckers work the waters, while working boats drop off their bounty, usually stacks of bushel baskets full of blue crabs. Nearby, sightseeing boats leave for and return from Smith Island and Tangier Island daily. The main drag is popular among locals, who apparently delight in driving up and down Main Street so they can make a U turn just shy of the town wharf; it’s a be-seen-and-be-heard kind of thing that increases in intensity as weekend days roll into nighttime. On the other end of town, it’s a longer walk into the quiet residential section, but well worth the trip in the cool of the morning. You’ll see nicely manicured homes and lawns, tree-lined sidewalks, and a few quaint shops. It’s hometown America, Crisfield style.

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Cork Point overlooks the Chesapeake Bay and is accessible by water, air, and land. Its Emergency Department entrance has a dock, so residents of Smith Island and Tangier Island can reach medical services by boat.

Within Arm’s Reach

augherty’s Creek Canal near City Dock leads boaters past the hospital to fishing, camping, and watersports at Janes Island State Park, less than two miles away. The park boasts a campground, cabins, a conference center, picnic areas and pavilions, and a boat ramp and marina. If you have a car, golfing is less than 13 miles away in Westover, MD, and Ocean City, MD, is less than 50 miles from town. But, don’t stray too far from Crisfield’s charms. Sit back, enjoy the views, and chill.

What and Where To Eat

n a nutshell, mix it up; eat on the boat and then dine out another day. To savor a real taste of the town, visit N. R. Dryden Seafood or MeTompkin Seafood and talk to the friendly proprietors of these and other seafood companies. If you’re lucky,

they’ll cut you a deal on some extra-droopy soft shell crabs. There’s nothing better than fresh softies rolled in cornmeal and sautéed in hot butter! When eating out rises to the top of your to-do list, don’t miss lunch or dinner at the Watermen’s Inn and Restaurant. Over the years, we have had consistently good service and food there. But, be sure to save room for their tempting desserts. A highlight among several memorable meals there, we shared wedding cake with a bride and groom fresh from the fanfare of their wedding at Somers Cove Marina. The town boasts several other dining options, as well, but we find dining onboard and at Watermen’s hard to beat. And, don’t even try to resist the Ice Cream Gallery. If the sweet smell of freshly made waffle cones doesn’t draw you in as you walk around town, the thought of icy, creamy confections and expansive waterfront views will do the trick on a hot summer’s day. Thanks to local insights, we’ve put their banana split on our itinerary for next year. Crisfield is also well known for several of its annual festivals that celebrate seafood. Don’t miss the National Hard Crab

Derby September 3-5 at Somers Cove Marina (see page 14).

A Bit of Background

ong ago, the Pocomoke Indians and Annemessex Indians first inhabited the area. In 1666, 300 acres of land were granted to an English settler, Benjamin Summers. He founded a small fishing village called Annemessex and then Somers Cove, which remains the southern-most city in Maryland. In 1854, a Bay survey discovered many oyster beds in Tangier Sound. Lawyer John Crisfield recognized the importance of gaining access to the Northeast’s lucrative markets and pushed the Eastern Shore Railroad from Salisbury, MD, to “Crisfield” in 1866. The railroad and oyster harvesting led to secondary industries in the city, including seafood and agricultural packing houses, an ice house, a power plant, sewing businesses, decoy carving, and other small businesses. To recognize the attorney’s contributions to the city, the town fathers changed the name to Crisfield. By 1904, Crisfield was one of the largest cities in Maryland, second only to Baltimore, and one of the finest seaports in the country.

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Famous locals include John Millard Tawes—the 54th governor of Maryland. He created the Center for Public Broadcasting, was the first Southern governor to ban discrimination in public accommodations and state employment, started the University of Maryland Baltimore campus, authorized construction of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge’s second span, and was the first secretary of Maryland’s Department of Natural Resources. Other natives include Harry Clifton (Curley) Byrd, the president of the University of Maryland; Lt. Generals Jefferson Fields and William Quinn; John Wesley Nelson, founder of Del Monte canned products; and Lem and Steve Ward, famous for carving wildfowl. For more details, visit crisfieldchamber.com.

Cha-Cha-Cha-Changes

ver the past 10 years or so, we’ve seen the waterfront give a nod to more modern structures, including resort condominiums, interspersed with the older town buildings. In the short time between our 2009 and 2010 visits, a few small shops and the grocery store we first knew as Meatland had closed, and our go-to place for soft

Things are jumping at the Somers Cove Marina pool. Last year, the pool was renamed the Martha H. Williams Memorial Pool to honor an American Red Cross volunteer and swimming instructor. For more than 11 years, she taught at least 500 local kids how to swim. Photo by Jim Christie

shell crabs took on a new life under new ownership with a penchant for Tiki bars (not that there’s anything wrong with that). But, fear not. The town is alive and well and retains the flavors and trappings of a working waterfront community where Bay fishing and crabbing are celebrated ways of life. That culture is reflected in the build-

ings, streetscapes, communities, churches, landscapes, and the faces of the people who live and work in the area. You can still get a decent slip and meal in Crisfield and feel like you are on vacation… because you are. Jim sums it up nicely by saying, “I like just being there.”

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Starting a New Life for Salty Dog, a 1976 Albin 25—Part Two by Merf Moerschel

The Albin 25; a cult classic.

Before: Household wiring, a LectraSan held down with duct tape and an old Coke botlle case used as a battery box. Photo by Merf Moerschel

After: Salty Dog’s new Beta diesel and battery installation. Photo by Merf Moerschel

eciding to refurbish a 34-year-young Albin 25 pocket cruiser brought into focus two complimentary yet challenging concepts: First, there was the logic of breaking the whole project into parts: the engine, plumbing, electrical wiring, electronic gear, etc. The second challenge was to follow a plan and then just get on with expending time… and boat units! As noted in the previous installment of this saga (PropTalk, June 2010), I had already decided on a number of changes and improvements based not only on what other Albin 25 owners had done, but also on upgrades I personally wanted to do. Arguably, a “classic” should need no improvement, per se. But not so if the objectives are to improve functionality, access, and optimization of usable space while maintaining simplicity. The first piece of the puzzle was replacing all of the old gate valves with new thru-hulls and sea cocks, and while I was yanking things out of the hull, I decided to go ahead and replace the old flatiron transducer with a flush mount. For an engine, I chose a Beta 28-horsepower diesel procured through Horizon Marine in Little Creek, VA. Mike Montieth and Dave Jeffries provided patient support while I did the grunt work of disconnecting the old Volvo MD3B for removal (lifted out with a backhoe, of course) and reconfiguring the engine bed to accept the Beta diesel, which happens to be half the weight and has a smaller footprint. Montieth and Jeffrires did the final alignment, shaft, and prop work. Enter the second concept: improvements. During this phase I pulled, cleaned, and reinstalled the fuel tank, lines, and filters. While this was going on, I also replaced all of the doghouse stringers and decking, and modified the engine box. The latter was critical. Accessing the engine with the original Albin engine box required lifting the entire heavy, cumbersome engine box from around the engine. Access to the transmission, fuel filters, shaft, coupling, sea cock, and sea strainer was hidden under decking just aft of the box. If this wasn’t enough of a routine, I should add that before the engine box could be lifted off, the heavy and cumbersome helm seat had to be removed. The result was and is a doghouse area crowded with a helm seat, deck covers, and an engine box, leaving practically no room to work on the engine itself. My solution to this frustrating situation was to construct a lighter helm seat that folded easily and could be raised out of the way. The engine box now sports a hinge that allows it to be folded back and secured, allowing easy access to all the vital parts and pieces. As a plus, being able to stow the helm seat out of the way also opened up the doghouse for entertaining. Simple, functional access. After the engine was installed and successfully sea trialed, it was time to address the challenges of accessibility and space optimization for various “house systems.” For example, the head is small and just large enough for a water closet and a wash basin. How to arrange the downstream plumbing (holding tank, “Y” valve, seacock, etc.) needed answers. And what about the house battery and a bilge pump? This multifaceted puzzle was finally solved by grouping all these systems in the area immediately starboard of the engine box, PropTalk September 2010 49

Salty Dog’s new galley sports increased storage and a new propane cooktop. Photo by Merf Moerschel.

now easily accessible underneath my clever hinged helm seat. The canvas doghouse arrangement presented problems. I decided to extend a solid doghouse over the entire area and add a “T” top configuration. This approach makes it safer to move around the narrow decks. Once enclosed with new canvas and a back piece extending over the aft cabin, the doghouse is dryer and more functional. Access to the swim platform was made difficult by having to step over the stern pulpit while still maintaining balance and not falling overboard. The solution was to cut out the center of the stern pulpit and

replace it with a gate. I decided to recycle pieces of the stainless steel frame from the old doghouse canvas top and fashion them into hand rails that run along each side of the gate down to the swim platform. This stabilized the pulpit and made it easy and safer to ascend/descend to the swim platform. Last, I added a bracket for my antique British Seagull outboard, a small lifting davit, and a four-compartment canvas bag to store one-pound propane bottles for my Sea Swing gas barbecue. I also installed Weaver Snap Davits on the swim platform for my hard dinghy. Some minor water damage in the main cabin required replacing some vertical paneling. Original side access to the underneath storage spaces allowed stuff to tumble out as the boat rolled, so I changed to top access lids, which increased available storage and put an end to my gear pitching about. I also modified the forepeak. The top shelf was originally set up to accommodate an anchor rode and the lower part was designed for general storage. I reversed this arrangement by setting up the lower part to hold two anchor rodes and delegated the upper portion for clothing and other needs. In the area over the V-berth, just under the forward hatch, I constructed a shelf and pull-out drawer. The entire unit

is held in place with two pins for quick and easy removal. The bedding materials fit underneath. The galley cabinet footprint stayed the same. With the gargantuan stove/oven combo gone, and the sink in its same home, I was able to add two more top-load dry lockers, a two-burner stainless drop-in propane stove, and capture more storage areas below. Over the counter, I created a three-drawer/shelf combo that further improved the galley layout. Progress on Salty Dog is palpable and satisfying to see. A good friend once shared with me that the hardest boat to design is a dinghy: small and having fewer opportunities to make the trade-offs larger boats offer. Although not a dinghy in any sense, a 25-foot pocket cruiser still provides many constraints. But by merging the two concepts of working through an overall plan and innovating ways to improve functionality, access, and optimization of usable space, but keeping it simple, it can happen. About the Author: D. C. “Merf” Moerschel has been “messing about in boats” longer than he cares to recall. Retired, living in Annapolis, he plies the Bay and other waters in his Albin 25 trawler Salty Dog and only does stuff he likes to do.

100th Annual (2010) Cambridge Classic Results (Triple Crown—U.S. Summer Nationals, Canadian and World championships) Class

Boat #

Boat Name

Driver

Owner

Port

1.5 Stock

T-1

Shameless Say What?

Brandon Kennedy

Bear

1 Litre

Y-1

Fast Eddie Too

Dan Kanfoush

Jim Sechler

Farmington Hills

2.5 Stock

S-1

Playin Again

Bobby Kennedy

R Sam Horner

Baltimore

2.5 Modified

A-52

Fat Chance Too

Tom Thompson

George English

Cambridge

5 Litre

CE-8

Last Minute Again

Bert Henderson

William Vielhauer

Ogdensburg

National Modified

NM-200

MURJR’S Lauterbach Special

Chuck Miller

Larry Lauterback

Chester

Jersey Speed Skiff

JS-62

Smoke on the Water

Dave Paraskevas

Tom Tamburella

Belmar

Super Stock

SS-24

April

Paul Fitzgerald

Michael Smith

Baltimore

Pro Stock

PS-529

Wendt Racing

Dave Paraskevas

Peggy Wendt

Blackwood

Grand Prix

GP-77

The Crush

Bert Henderson

Tom Baker

Queenstown

Nathan Index of Performance—Nathan Foundation (boat in any class that comes closes to or breaks a record): CE-8 Last Minute Again driven by Bert Henderson Skeeter Johnson Memorial—Hill’s Point Gang (best performance from a National Modified): NM-200 MURJR’S Lauterbach Special driven by Chuck Miller

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Racing News

by Gary Reich

Cambridge Classic and Thunder on the Narrows Results

Only two weeks later, Region 4 APBA This year’s Cambridge Classic was the rimetime Chesapeake Bay summer venue for the APBA’s first “Triple Crown:” racing roared into Hog Bay off Kent Narpowerboat racing rumbled into Bay rows for the 20th running of the ever-popuU.S. Summer Nationals and the Canacountry July 22-25 with more than lar Thunder on the Narrows races. 130 boats organizing for the 100th running dian and World championships. The usual In some disappointing news, the Port suspects did well in the finals with Brandon of the Cambridge Classic on Hambrooks Deposit Chamber of Commerce unfortuKennedy of Bear, DE, taking 1.5-Litre Bay at Great Marsh Park in Cambridge, MD. Heat ruled this year’s regatta and we’re Stock honors in his hydroplane T-1, Shame- nately decided to cancel this year’s “Ragin’ on the River” races, not talking about races, which were originally we’re talking about scheduled to run the weather, with the September 4-5 on the mercury almost tipping Susquehanna River, cit100 degrees on all ing “economic” reasons three days of racing. for their decision. This Things also got hot for means the 84th HampGrand Prix driver Jimton Cup Regatta, schedmy Shane on the first PS-529 Wendt Racing skids across the Cambridge Classic race course. The boat went on to take day of qualifying heats, first place in the Pro Stock class at the 100th Cambridge Classic. Photo by Gary Reich/PropTalk uled for August 13-15 in Hampton, VA, (two when his ride, GP-7 days before the issue you are now holding less Say What, in which he also set a new Long Gone, erupted into flames just short hits the docks) will be this year’s last APBA world record this past April at the Henry of the start/finish line. Rescue crews were racing action on the Bay. The good news for Lauterbach Memorial Regatta in Portsquick to respond, allowing Shane to escape the blaze without injury. More drama came mouth, VA. Other Bay-area race teams took those in need of a horsepower fix is that the Sunday when an angry line of thunderstorms top honors in the 2.5-Litre Stock, 2.5-Litre Solomons Offshore Grand Prix races are Modified, National Modified, Super Stock, still a go for October 1-3. ripped through the race course, capsizing Pro Stock, and Grand Prix classes. three spectator boats in the process.

Thunder on the Narrows Results The weekend overall winners at Kent Narrows are as follows: 1.5 Litre Stock T 1 Shameless Say What?, Brandon Kennedy, Bear, DE. 1 Litre Y 80 Outlaw, Robert Wilson, Severn, MD. 2.5 Litre Stock S 12 Liquid Lizzard, Brian Hajny, Ortning, WA. 2.5 Litre Modified

NM-200 MURJR’S Lauterbach Special throws pieces of the Choptank River into the air. The boat went on to win the National Modified Class at both the Cambridge Classic and Thunder on the Narrows. Photo by Gary Reich/PropTalk E-50, The PropTalk Mistress, a 5.0-Litre Modified Class hydroplane, digs her skid fin in during a qualifying heat at the Classic. While the boat did not win at Cambridge, she won her class at Thunder on the Narrows and also won the coveted Alton Pierson Memorial trophy. Note the cool PropTalk logo on her cowling. Photo by Gary Reich/PropTalk

A 19 The A Team, Clarence Pfaff, Washington, NC. 5 Litre E 50 PropTalk Mistress, Ralph Cattaneo & Wheeler Baker, Severna Park. MD. National Modified NM 200 Murjr’s Lauterbach Spec. Larry Lauterback, Chester, MD. Jersey Speed Skiff JS 7 Rolling Thunder, Tom Pakradooni, Glen Mills, PA. Pro Stock PS 9 Pro Swipes, Tom Richmond, Pottstown, PA.

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Boats We Like

Photos by Gary Reich and Sara Proctor/PropTalk

The F&S 54 Express The F&S Express 54 is the latest brainchild of Variable-Deadrise, Longitudinally Stepped-Vee design wizard Jim Floyd, who builds these incredible cold-molded beauties out of his shop in Bear, DE. The 54 features a Carolina-built sportfish look with a modern express boat feel. Along with her sculpted flybridge, she has beautifully turned teak woodwork at every corner, an air conditioned open-style lower helm station/saloon with pop-up flat screen TV and lounge, and a comfortable well-equipped galley, master stateroom, head, and main saloon.

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Peter Boyd and Billy Earman of Chesapeake Boatworks remove a hull plank from a 1970sera bugeye. Photo courtesy of India Lemmon

fore and aft blocking, port side sheer plank, forward samson post, several main deck beams, starboard fore and aft carlins, several hull planks, and the interior trim of the cabinhouse. The deck is being replaced with 3/8-inch, marine-grade fir plywood. In addition to this long laundry list of items, the yard is performing some stem and bowsprit work, servicing the engine, and planning to rewire the entire boat.

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eather-wise, this has been a year of extremes. After dealing with record-breaking snowfall this past winter, boatshops and service yards are now struggling with an unusually long stretch of hot weather. After looking at the sweat-soaked condition of my PropTalk shirt during a photo shoot at the F&S Boatworks factory in late July, it struck me how soft I’ve gotten sitting behind a desk writing for 10 years. Back in the 90s, I’d work full days out in the sun grinding fiberglass, installing through-hulls, pulling rudders—you name it. It reminded me that building and fixing boats aren’t easy, and the guys who do these jobs day-in and day-out deserve some credit for their fortitude and hard work. The good news is that a good handful of yards are busy with new hull construction, and many are rushing to complete refit and restoration jobs. Things are looking up.

ee Farinholt of Urbanna Boat Works in Urbanna, VA, reports on repairs to Thunderball, a 1968 50foot Hatteras sportfish yacht hailing from Fleets Bay, VA. Thunderball received new sound insulation in the pilothouse, a new headliner, new cutlass bearings, interior and exterior varnish work, non-skid and paint touch-up work on the deck, and reconditioning work on the props. The yard has several other projects on various vessels in progress, including teak refinishing, gelcoat work, and deck repairs. 54 September 2010 PropTalk

ndia Lemmon of Chesapeake Boat Works in Deltaville, VA, says the yard is currently restoring a 54-foot custom bugeye originally built by Fred Davis with the assistance of James B. Richardson in Lloyds, MD, in 1975. The Charlotte E. Foster is cross-planked, a typical mode of construction employed on oyster boats of the 19th century. When the boat was built, there were not any drawings; the builder explained it to be an eyeball job. The crew is keeping the idea and originality the builder had while restoring her to look like she once did. The following are being replaced:

Splash! A brand new F&S Boatworks Express 54 sits against a bright blue sky. Photo by Gary Reich/PropTalk

eid Bandy of Bandy Boats in Annapolis, MD, has been busy with design work. Bandy says that he designed two express boats over the snowy winter. One 26-foot hull is for a marine biologist in Milford, DE, and a 27-footer is eventually headed for life with a seasoned shipwright who lives in Sag Harbor, NY. The 26-foot hull is an express design with a soft, “powder horn” shearline and all Corecell construction. The final weight of the completed hull is only 4600 pounds, and she will be powered with a single four-stroke outboard. The second hull, a 27-foot express, has more traditional lines, a “broken” shearline, and a deep deadrise for offshore and inshore duties. Bandy says he made a three-dimensional model of this boat to finalize her cosmetics. She will weigh in at 4900 pounds with all Corecell construction and powered with a Yamaha 300-horsepower V6 four-stroke outboard. Both boats will have a top-end speed of around 50 miles per hour and cruise at 32 knots. Both will have rather spartan accommodations below and large fishing cockpits. The 27 build represents Bandy Boats hull number six. She will splash in early spring. proptalk.com

ete Mathews of Mathews Brothers Boats in Denton, MD, says his crew has been busy with launchings and all manner of repairs. The extensive Pearson refit PropTalk has been reporting on is near completion, and the shop has finished the paint job on Mick Price’s boat Strapless. Mathews reports he is currently talking to a potential customer on another new hull build. The build shop is starting another Hampton One Design and working on some more tooling for the class, as well.

Urbanna Boat Works co-owner Lee Farinholt puts the finishing touches on Thunderball, a 1968 50-foot Hatteras. Photo courtesy of Urbanna Boat Works

onna Schlegel of Hartge Yacht Yard in Galesville, MD, tells PropTalk that Blue Mist, a 1917 Consolidated Commuter Yacht is undergoing her mid-summer sprucing at the yard’s new location on Tenthouse Creek. Blue Mist was originally restored by Hartge Yacht Yard some 25 years ago and has since been meticulously maintained by the same skilled hands. Now in her second season of service to West/Rhode Riverkeeper, Blue Mist is used for outreach and special events and to give tours to supporters and volunteers.

im Floyd of F&S Boatworks in Bear, DE, was nice and patient enough to show PropTalk around the factory in late July during a flurry of activity. Just launched was a beautiful 54foot express that had just completed sea trials and was due to be hauled for some final tweaks before being delivered to her new home in Florida. Inside the shop, work continues on a 67-foot sportfish that is about 10 months into an 18-month build. Workers were busy installing and finishing interior trim, cabinetry, and mechanical components. At the same time, workers Follow us!

were building a jig for the next new hull, a 56-footer. While the jig only looks like a pile of two-by-fours at the moment, progress is fast, and the hull will take shape quickly.

eorge Hazzard of Wooden Boat Restoration in Millington, MD, tells PropTalk that after a long weekend at the Antique & Classic Boat Festival in St. Michaels, MD, his shop returned home with the Best Outboard Boat Award for a 1967 17-foot Grady-

A classic Bronza Parks draketail gets a sprucing up at S.T. McQuay’s. Photo by Bill Griffin

White his company restored three years ago. Hazzard also says that his crew is busy making new ribs for a 1939 15-1/2foot Chris-Craft Sportsman, while at the same time removing the bottom of a 1952 18-foot Chris-Craft Sportsman, which will welcome all new frames and a new bottom. Hazzard reports that his nephew Eddie Smith has joined the team at the shop and will receive on-the-job training to work on these classic wooden boats.

ravis Pittman of Tiffany Yachts in Burgess, VA, touched base with PropTalk in late July and said that significant progress is afoot on a new building at the boatbuilder’s property. For those not in the know, Tiffany Yachts suffered a catastrophic fire on February 2 of this year, which destroyed a major portion of the yard and much of its equipment. Pittman says, “the new building will include three service bays along with a cabinet shop and offices. The concrete work will be done in a few weeks, and hopefully the building will be soon to follow. We have had a busy spring and summer considering what happened in February.”

oe Reid of Mast & Mallet Boatworks in Edgewater, MD, says he’s riding out the heat by building a beautiful seven-foot-long Atkin-designed tender with lapstrake sides and doing some maintenance varnish on a custom speedboat he built 14 years ago named Miss Talbot. “She’s all bright mahogany in the style of a Chris-Craft runabout, but with a sharper entry and more V for a better ride in choppy seas,” Reid says. She is powered by a 265-horsepower Crusader. Other jobs include a new plywood/fiberglass bottom

A Chesapeake Boats crew member assembles a chine board for yet another pirate ship the yard is building. Photo by Bill Griffin

for a Chris-Craft Sea Skiff and an Awlgrip paint job on the cabin and deck of a Westerly 31. Stay cool, Joe.

om Weaver, on behalf of Sarles Boatyard and Marina in Annapolis, says “We are doing a repower on a Bertram 33 from gas to diesel. We’re taking out a pair of 454s and putting in two Cummins 5.9 BTA 370-horsepower diesels with new shafts, propellers, and fuel tank. We are also continuing on the restoration of the deck and engine box of a Belkov draketail, which is also here for a gas-diesel repower.” Weaver also says the yard has just finished painting the hull of a classic Mathews cruiser with “off white” topsides and a “sea green” bootstripe. “At this time of year, we are also busy with short hauls to power-wash and check zincs as the water temperature climbs and so does the growth.

ake Glover of Composite Yacht in Trappe, MD, says, “hull construction has begun on the Composite 35CB, which is scheduled for completion this winter. She will have a vinylester skin coat, with polyester construction and DivinycellPropTalk September 2010 55

cored hull sides.” Glover also reports that one of the two latest custom hardtops his shop has been working on is complete and installed. The finishing touch will be a custom aluminum radar arch. The hardtop was cored with Divinycell and received an Awlgrip topcoat. The other hardtop is for a 52-foot Cheoy Lee and is currently in the mold. Final details for two more custom Bay boat orders (40- and 46-footers) are being finalized now.

The new Brooks 34, which is set to be introduced at the U.S. Powerboat Show in Annapolis this fall. Image courtesy of Brooks Boatworks

ill Stahlgren of Heritage Wooden Boat Services in North East, MD, recently launched a 1938 26-foot Richardson Little Giant, which the shop has been working on for some time. Stahlgren says, “The boat is unbelievably original, including the engine, gauges, hardware, and even the cabinet doors and pulls.” Check out the picture of her launch among the images in the film strip with this report.

Ed Cutts rigs up an old Herreshoff that Cutts & Case recently restored. Photo by Bill Griffin

ichard Scofield of the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels, MD, tells PropTalk that “Besides the heat, there is very little going on. We are just hauling each of our fleet on the railway to paint bottoms and topsides and then doing decks when they are back in the water. We are building a traditional 18-foot, flat-bottom Smith Island skiff to accommodate an outboard. She will be open with narrow washboards and a small foredeck. The boat was ordered by a local

A Chesapeake 48 takes shape at Chesapeake Boats in Crisfield, MD. Photo by Bill Griffin

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George McGinnity works airbrush magic on a 40-inch striper mount in his studio. Photo by Gary Reich/ PropTalk

Free the Fish… and Keep the Trophy

or all its virtues, catch-andrelease fishing is a bittersweet proposition. On the one hand, you’re protecting a species. On the other, your prize is just another one that got away. No sweet trophy to show off to your buddies and admire on the wall of your den—nothing but the memory remains.

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by Elizabeth Altick But there is a way to free the fish and keep the trophy. Thanks to the artistry of a skilled taxidermist, a carefully rendered release mount will bring your catch back to life. Only you and your taxidermist will know the truth. On the popular fishing blog tidalfish. com, member “Mike” asked where he could find a great catch-and-release mount. “The

ones I’ve been looking at on the Internet— the colors don’t even look close to a real rockfish,” Mike posted. Member “Mullet-Head” posted a reply that “McGinnity Marine Art is the absolute best in the business. I went to his shop and couldn’t believe my eyes. Do you know how bright and stunningly beautiful a dolphin (mahi-mahi) is when you first get it in the boat? Every one of George McGinnity’s mounts is that way. I don’t know how he does it, but they all look as if they just came into the boat. He is amazing.” The release mount trend began in the 1970s, when advances in fiberglass technology coincided with a rise in environmentalism. Beyond being ecologically responsible, release mounts are in many ways superior to skin mounts. The problem with using a real fish is that the natural oil in its skin is hard to remove. With any of these oils present, the mount rapidly deteriorates. While traditional skin mounts are susceptible to heat, humidity, and sunlight, release mounts are sturdy enough to be displayed outside. All they need to retain their luster is to be waxed once a year. The release mount process begins with precise fiberglass molds made from real fish. McGinnity, whose shop (founded in 1964) is in New Freedom, PA, says, “We have about 1200 molds of our own with access to many more. Our molds run from three inches to more than 180 inches. Our most popular is the striped bass—we do about 400 of them a year. “The key to a great mount is the artwork,” McGinnity says. “A mediocre mount with good art will be well-accepted, but the best mount in the world with a bad paint job will not please the angler. The secret to getting the color right is good reference material, 50 years of experience, and practice, practice, practice!” “We use lacquer because it dries quickly, and we’re able to control the translucency over the base coats of silver, gold, and pearl. We mix the colors in our studio and then have them duplicated by a local paint company. A good reproduction will have a better detail than any skin-mount fish,” McGinnity says. McGinnity advises anglers who want a release mount to measure the fish from the nose to the tip of the tail. “A good color photo is essential to help us with oddities or the fish’s distinguishing marks,” says McGinnity. You can also help the accuracy of your release mount by weighing it before you release it. This is where a Boca-Grip comes in super handy. proptalk.com

One of McGinnity’s beautiful mahi-mahi replicas. Photo by Gary Reich/PropTalk

McGinnity’s studio ships over 400 fiberglass striper release mounts a year. Photo by Gary Reich/PropTalk

“In recent years, the popularity of sportfishing has increased throughout North America, even to the more remote areas of Canada and Alaska,” writes McGinnity on his website, mcginnitymarineart.com. “This increased fishing pressure coupled with environmental encroachments, increased human population, destruction of habitat, soil erosion, industrial pollution, and urban development has greatly decreased the wild stocks of sport fish, especially those of trophy size,” McGinnity adds. Anglers, in an attempt to conserve quality fishing, have embraced the tenet of “limiting the catch” as opposed to “catching the limit.” And the number of anglers devoted exclusively to catch-and-release fishing has grown dramatically over the last decade. Fly fishing legend Lefty Kreh has a great answer for folks who question his catch-and-release ethic: “You don’t burn your golf balls at the end of the day, do you?” About the Author: Elizabeth Altick is a freelance writer based in Chicago.

Mold in the back yard. Fishy fiberglass molds, that is. Marlins, sailfish, tuna, and sharks cover the lawn behind Goerge McGinnity’s studio. Photo by Reich/PropTalk

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Kayaks are perfectly suited to reach the skinny water that puppy drum love. Photo courtesy of Ric Burnley

ayak fishing is the hottest thing to hit the water since John Glenn’s space capsule splashed down in the Atlantic Ocean, and hordes of anglers are looking for advice on how to get started. Since the sport’s humble beginnings a couple of decades ago, anglers have used kayaks to catch big red drum, cobia, trophy stripers, and even billfish, tuna, dolphin, and tarpon. When putting together a kayak fishing rig and learning how to use it, there is no reason to reinvent the wheel. But with so many choices of gear and game available to kayak anglers, there is always more than one way to skin a cat. This “Kayak Fishing for Dummies” piece is not designed to insult, but rather to clear the trees so that a prospective kayak angler can see the forest. Rigging 101

ayak angling obviously requires a kayak. With so many manufacturers jumping on the kayak fishing bandwagon, there are almost too many choices for novices looking to get in the kayak game. The most popular fishing kayaks are sit-ontop (SOT) models as opposed to sit-inside kayaks. SOTs are easier to use, easier to

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rig, harder to fall out of, and easier to crawl back into. A shorter/wider boat will be harder to paddle, but easier to maneuver, while a longer, sleeker kayak will move faster through the water, yet be more difficult to turn. The only way to pick a winner is to contact an independent kayak dealer and test drive several models. Once an appropriate kayak has been selected, the real fun begins! Rigging out a fishing kayak is like carving a masterpiece out of Corinthian marble—the final product will be the apple of the artist’s eye. Start with the obvious—adding a seat, paddle, and personal flotation device (PFD). While some kayaks come with a seat, most anglers will have to purchase an aftermarket saddle. Not only does the seat soften the ride, but it offers support for the angler’s back and bottom side while paddling and fishing. The paddle is a kayak’s propeller, so pick the lightest, stiffest, most powerful set of blades you can afford. A shorter shaft and wider blade will produce more power, while a narrow blade or longer shaft will be easier to operate. Everyone hates a PFD until they need it—pick out a comfortable model that you’ll want to wear whenever you’re on the water. There’s nothing worse than sweating off gallons of water because your PFD is too bulky and heavy. It’s no fun to paddle with one that is big and uncomfortable either. Rod holders are what make an ordinary kayak a fishing kayak. In general, rod holders fall into three categories: vertical, flush mounted, and adjustable. Vertical rod holders are usually attached to a crate or cooler in the tank well of the kayak (more about that later) and are used to carry rods to and from the fishing grounds while providing support roles when trolling or soaking baits. Adjustable and flush-mount rod

A rigged-out kayak features vertical, flushmount, and adjustable rod holders. A seat, paddle, and PFD round out the rig. For the icing on the cake, add a handheld VHF, GPS, and a fishfinder. A set of Roleez wheels are the only way to roll to and from the beach. Photo by Ric Burnley

“Rigging out a fishing kayak is like carving a masterpiece out of Corinthian marble—the final product will be the apple of the artist’s eye.” holders are the workhorses. Flush-mount rod holders are stronger and less intrusive than adjustable rod holders. Adjustable rod holders, such as Scotty or Ram mounts, offer infinite possibilities for mounting and positioning and can even be removed when not in use. Before installing, however, make sure that the holders and any other accessories (depth sounders, anchor, etc.) don’t interfere with fishing and paddling. The last piece of the puzzle is choosing a crate system that will carry gear and tackle and fit in the tank well of the kayak. Some anglers will purchase a factory-built fishing crate such as Shimano’s Bristol Bay bag, while others will build a custom model out of a storage crate and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipe rod holders. Whichever you choose, be sure that the crate fits in the kayak and is easy to reach from the seat. In the kayak fishing game, choosing the highest quality, lightest equipment will pay off on the water. Regardless of what fish you’re targeting or where you’re paddling, boats, paddles, seats, crates, tackle, and accessories should come together to make life easier and fishing more fun. proptalk.com

Safety Lesson

ayak fishing is a lot safer than it looks. Still, there are precautions that a kayak angler should take to avoid unnecessary risk. First, never remove your PFD—the only way it can save you is if you are wearing it. Add a battery-operated strobe light, a signal whistle, and a plastic safety knife to the pockets of your PFD. Whether you plan to fish after dark or not, you should carry a white, battery-operated navigation light to signal boats of your presence. A handheld GPS will monitor location, speed, and distance to destinations and keep you on course, which saves valuable paddle strokes. A handheld VHF radio will keep you in touch with other anglers, provide a link to NOAA weather forecasts, and allow you to contact rescue authorities in case of an emergency. Paddling

Anything you can catch in a boat, you can catch in a kayak. The author proves the point with a big red drum pulled from the shoals of Virginia’s Eastern Shore. Photo courtesy of Ric Burnley

or many anglers, the most intimidating aspect of kayak fishing is the kayaking. But with today’s easy-to-use and hard-to-abuse SOT kayaks, operating the craft is the easy part. To get started, push the kayak into thigh-deep water. Hold the gunnels of the kayak just forward of the seat, turn, and then plop down into the seat. Finally, swing your legs into the boat, and you’re on your way. Paddling a SOT kayak is easy and takes no more energy or skill than taking a brisk walk. Place your hands on the paddle shaft about a shoulder length apart. Hold the paddle at arm’s length and shoulder height. Then, while sitting straight up, dip one paddle blade in the water just behind the knee and pull it toward the stern while twisting slightly at the torso. Once you’ve pulled the paddle blade past your hip, lift it out of the water. Then dip the opposite blade into the water and repeat the action. To turn the kayak slightly, simply make two paddle strokes on the side you want to turn. For a sharper turn, drag the blade in the water. To make an abrupt turn, reverse the direction of the blade and push it from back to front through the water.

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A lot of planning, paddling, and perspiration go into catching big fish like this cobia. Kayak fishing will challenge your abilities and push you to the edge. Photo courtesy of Ric Burnley

Keep it Simple ny fish you can catch from a boat, you can catch from a kayak. From croaker and spot to marlin and tuna, kayak anglers have proven that if it swims, they can catch it. Since most kayak anglers were fishermen first and kayakers second, chances are you already possess the skills to catch fish. Get started by targeting a species you know how to catch in an area that you know well. If you’re a bass fisherman, take your kayak bass fishing. If you’re a fly angler, pack a fly rod. Do what you know best first, and then you can eventually work your way up to bigger and more challenging species. Even though a kayak has a limited range, some of the best fishing is often within a few miles of a popular launch ramp. Also, lightweight kayaks can be launched almost anywhere that land meets water and can get into shallows that would ground even the shallowest draft boat. Still, despite all of the advantages to fishing in a kayak, there are some obvious limitations. Foremost is that a kayaker is at the mercy of wind, current, and waves. The best strategy is to use these forces to your advantage. Plan a kayak fishing expedition so that you ride out and return with the wind and tide. At the least, start the trip by paddling into the elements, so hopefully you get a free ride home. Half the fun of kayak fishing is figuring out what tackle to carry and how to chase your favorite fish. Chances are you’ve seen a kayak angler or two out on the Bay and been intrigued by the rods, electronics, and accessories sprouting from their hulls. While spinning

around on the Bay in a powerboat is a great way to catch your favorite finned adversaries, kayak angling offers opportunities to situate yourself in spots many powerboats can’t go and in virtual silence, offering a stealth factor to your angling. Get paddling! About the Author: Ric Burnley is a father, teacher, and outdoor writer based in Virginia Beach. Look for his book The Complete Kayak Angler online or in your local bookstore.

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Ocean City Tuna Tournament Results

lenn Steele and his mates aboard Topless were first to the scales on the final day of the 23rd annual Ocean City Tuna Tournament and still first when the rest of the fish were weighed in. Steele’s 79-pound bluefin tuna proved to be the winner, earning the team $64,022. Second place went to Fin Chaser (78-pound tuna), winning them $11,913, and third-place honors went to Let It Ride, with a 75-pound yellowfin tuna worth $24,929. The overall total weight winner was Capt. Larry Weekly on Canyon Blues, with 597 total pounds of tuna, good enough for a $162,257 payday. Steele’s winning crew fished for yellowfins most of the morning and then moved inshore for bluefin. Their move paid off. “No sooner had we put out the bait—maybe about five minutes into it—and we got a bite. That’s how it goes sometimes. That was the last fish of the day; we never even got another bite after that one,” Steele told The Daily Times. Charlie Gravina’s 75-pound yellowfin tuna, caught aboard Let it Ride, won him first place in the junior angler division, but it was far from his personal best. His 183-pounder earned him the junior angler title three years ago. The top lady angler in this year’s tournament was Valerie Dunn aboard Da Sea, with a 64-pound tuna.

Glenn Steele and his winning 79-pound bluefin that earned him top honors at the Ocean City Tuna Tournament. Photo courtesy of Ocean City Tuna Tournament

Maryland Moves To End Fall Closure on Female Crabs

iting a “dramatic” increase in the number of blue crabs in the Chesapeake Bay, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has decided to move toward eliminating the nine-day female blue crab harvest closure period that runs from September 26 through October 4 for the 2010 season. DNR fishery scientists are confident that what it calls a “minor adjustment to the 2010 crab regulations” will not jeopardize harvest targets designed to prevent the crab stock from further decline. Several years ago, the crab population was tumbling toward dangerously low levels. In 2008, as a result of declining crab numbers, Maryland, Virginia, and the Potomac River Fisheries Commission were forced to implement serious management measures that included curbing the female harvest, lowering daily catch limits, and establishing closure periods designed to conserve female crabs. The strategy worked, as biologists estimate the stock has increased by 60 percent. DNR maintains that it can safely control the harvest through daily catch limits and closed periods throughout the season and via its regulatory authority to quickly alter both daily catch limits and closures if necessary. In Virginia, however, watermen can now harvest female “dark” sponge crabs for an extra 14 days. Editor’s note: PropTalk thinks DNR’s move makes about as much sense as hair on a fish. Tell us what you think at gary@proptalk.com.

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Maryland’s Department of Natural Resources is moving to eliminate a standing nine-day closure of the female blue crab harvest in September and October. PropTalk thinks it’s a silly move.

Maryland Oyster Poachers Lose Licenses

ast month, three commercial oystermen in Maryland found out what TV’s Baretta theme music really meant when it said, “Don’t do the crime if you can’t do the time.” As part of its increased effort to hold serial poachers accountable for violating Maryland’s fisheries laws, DNR has suspended the licenses of Richard N. Fluharty, Bartlett W. Murphy, and Bobby Lee Gowe. Fluharty was convicted for oystering at night in March and will be prohibited from harvesting oysters for the entire 2010-2011 season (October 1 to March 31). Murphy was found guilty of oystering at night and dredging for oysters in a hand-tong-only area in March. He is prohibited from harvesting oysters for the next two oyster seasons. Gowe, who was also convicted in March of oystering at night, is also prohibited from oystering during the next oyster season and the first half of the following oyster season. The Natural Resources Police remind Marylanders to report suspicious activity to the statewide Communication Center at (800) 628-9944 or (410) 260-8888.

Get caught doing this at the wrong time of the year and you’ll likely lose your license for a couple of seasons. Photo courtesy of Queen Anne’s County

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Fish News

by Capt. C.D. Dollar

Coastal Conservation Association of Maryland (CCA MD) Calls Potential Increase of Commercial Striper Fishing “Short-Sighted”

n July, at DNR headquarters in Annapolis, 80 fishermen listened as a federal fisheries biologist made the case for increasing the commercial coastal quota on striped bass. When the floor was opened for comment on the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) plan to increase the Atlantic coast commercial striped bass quota, only one person stood up and said it was a fair deal. Last May, the ASMFC Atlantic Striped Bass Board approved for public comment an addendum to Amendment 6 of the Striped Bass Management Plan to increase the commercial catch. Since 2004, the recreational fishery has grown by 13.7 percent to about 25.6 million pounds, while the total coastal commercial harvest (including the Chesapeake) has remained at about seven million pounds.

Maryland’s coastal rockfish fishermen, however, have been limited to 126,400 pounds despite the fact the rockfish population has increased. Maryland’s delegation to ASMFC voted in favor of the addendum, because it feels the coastal commercial quota imbalance is a fairness issue that deserves public debate. In general, the DNR Fisheries Service favors a mortality neutral approach. Almost every sport fishing group along the Atlantic Seaboard, including the Maryland Saltwater Sportfishermen’s Association and CCA MD, thinks the ASMFC proposal could spell trouble for stripers. They argue increasing the coastal catch is wrong since the spawning stock is projected to decline in upcoming years, juvenile recruitment levels

are low, and there are problems with mycobacteriosis and natural mortality in the Chesapeake Bay. CCA MD calls the proposed increase “short sighted.” “This is simply the wrong time to think about raising anyone’s allowable catch of striped bass,” says Scott McGuire, chairman of the CCA MD government relations committee. “Scientists have told us that the striped bass population in the Chesapeake Bay is experiencing significant problems with mycobateria that will likely be a serious threat to the entire stock.” ASMFC is accepting public comment on the proposal until October. Submit your comments directly to the commission at comments@asmfc.org.

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day striper laid against the Boatyard Bar & Grill yardstick. uly and August have been ridiculously hot; in fact,Opening it has been downright dangerous on some days. Fishermen, however, have been treated to excellent offshore action (tuna, wahoo, and mahi-mahi), and Chesapeake Bay anglers have had tight lines thanks to rockfish, flounder, and bluefish. As summer yields to fall, expect some of the most diverse and exciting fishing of the year. It’s a tough choice—shallow-water hunts for speckled trout and redfish, or a trip offshore for dolphin on the fly? It’s a good dilemma to deal with. Here’s what the professional fishermen are expecting to catch from mid-August through the middle of September.

apt. Jeremy Blunt of Samurai 1 Charters (Ocean City, MD) expects excellent fishing as August ends and September begins. “These are the best months to fish out of Ocean City,” Capt. Jeremy says. “The white marlin bite will continue to improve through August, and the best action should come in September into October. The tuna have been biting all month and should only get better,” Capt. Jeremy adds. Capt. Jeremy Blunt Samurai 1 Charters (410) 507-4150 Jeremy91873@aol.com

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apt. Kevin Josenhans of Josenhans Fly Fishing (Lower Eastern Shore) predicts that August through September should be redfish time in Tangier Sound, if the patterns hold true to form as in previous seasons. “As the summer days grow shorter and the water temperature slowly eases down, we generally see an influx of puppy drum (small redfish) in the shallows of Tangier,” Capt. Kevin says. “These scrappy fighters feed side-by-side with speckled trout and rockfish. Casting plastic grubs such as Berkley Gulp! and Bass Assassins will draw strikes from reds averaging two to six pounds.” While not as numerous as local rockfish, Capt. Kevin says redfish offer a glimpse of the fishing “that our southern angling brethren enjoy for most of the season.” Fishermen can expect to experience better fishing for stripers, speckled trout, and flounder as well, signaling the beginning of the fattening-up stage of fall fishing. “September is handsdown the best month to catch flounder on a fly rod in the passes of Smith and Tangier islands,” Capt. Kevin adds. Capt. Kevin Josenhans Josenhans Fly Fishing (443) 783-3271 josenhansflyfishing.com

t the end of the summer, Capt. Jeff Popp will move north up the Chesapeake Bay. “Every year is different. From August through September I’ll fish from Pooles Island to the Bay Bridges (Annapolis), looking for breaking bluefish and rockfish,” Capt. Jeff says. “Belvedere Shoals, Seven Foot Knoll, and Hodges Bar are a few places I’ll concentrate on.” Capt. Jeff will try several methods to catch fish, including casting to shoreline structures off Love Point and around the Bay Bridge pilings and wire lining with live eels or double rigged bucktails. Capt. Jeff Popp (410) 790-2015 captjeffpopp@yahoo.com

apt. Gary Neitzey of Fishhawk Guide Service (Eastern Bay) will fish Bass Kandy Delights (BKDs), Lil’ Jimmy bucktails, and jigging spoons from Rock Hall, MD, to the Choptank River to catch rockfish, Spanish mackerel, and bluefish. From mid-August through the middle of September, Capt. Gary will chase rockfish, bluefish, and any lingering Spanish macks. They should be blitzing the surface, making it ideal for fly rodders using poppers (fished on floating lines) or Clousers on a sinking line. “You can catch a lot of rockfish and blues during these melees, with the occasional mackerel in for good measure,” Capt. Gary adds. Capt. Gary Neitzey Fishhawk Guide Service (410) 937-8753 flyfishthechesapeake.com

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apt. Sonney Forrest of Reel Relief Charters (Solomons) expects the fishing from mid-August to early September to be challenging for most anglers. “July saw really hot and dry weather most all month with very little rain. This caused an increase in the water temperature. The hot water conditions caused red tides or dead zones in some areas, high salinity, and changes to fish habits. The salinity is high and although this can be good, it causes more bluefish and Spanish mackerel to move up the Bay. This puts a lot of feeding pressure on smaller fish like spot and menhaden. Stripers prefer cooler water, so they move to the deeper water and feed late or early in the day,” Capt. Sonney says. Capt. Sonney adds that during the hot and stormy August days, it’s best to fish in the morning for spot and rockfish. For croaker, night fishing will produce the best results. “There is a large amount of schooling bait in the Bay at this time. Find the bait, and the fish will be in that area. They don’t feed all the time, but it happens often,” Capt. Sonney says. “The blues are getting bigger now. The one-pounders are now approaching three pounds, and there are lots of them. The Spanish mackerel feed hard

in August as they wait for the first cool spell to send them back out to the ocean,” Capt. Sonney adds. Capt. Sonney says September will bring the first changes of fall, as the days start to get shorter and cooler temperatures prevail in the mornings. “We should see breaking stripers at Cedar Point with birds screaming as they feed. The croakers move out in mid-September, and the spot will feed aggressively for the coming migration in October,” Capt. Sonney adds. “Expect to see flounder appear briefly as they school up to move south. Using small spot will usually produce nice keeper flounder for the table. The changes in the late summer are all good signs of things to come,” Capt. Sonney says. Capt. Sonney Forrest Reel Relief Charters (443) 532-0836 captainsonney.com

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apt. Randy Dean of the Bay Hunter (Eastern Shore) says he plans to continue to live-line for rockfish and blues and will keep doing it until the spot head out of the Bay in the fall. “Spanish mackerel haven’t got here yet (end of July), but they should show up any day now,” Capt. Randy says. “September should be good as long as the water stays warm. I don’t think any of the fish we are catching now will be going anywhere. The south side of Eastern Bay should hold fish (blues, rockfish, and flounder) as it did last year. Maybe the Poplar Island resurrection was worth it after all,” Capt. Randy adds. Capt Randy Dean Bay Hunter (410) 259-9496 captainrdean.com

apt. Walt of Light Tackle Charters (Crisfield, MD) will chase Spanish mackerel with small spoons on light tackle out of Crisfield at the Southwest Middle Grounds section of the Chesapeake Bay. “I’ll also be bottom fishing for both horse (jumbo) croaker and flounder on the steep and deep drop-offs of Tangier and Pocomoke sounds in the Chesapeake Bay,” Capt. Walt says. “On the seaside (Ocean City, MD, Chincoteague, VA, and Wachapreague, VA), I’ll fish for flounder. And on those low to no wind, days I’ll venture 30 to 50 miles offshore to tangle with mahi-mahi on light tackle (15-pound class spinning gear) under the lobster pot and sea bass pot floats,” Capt. Walt adds. Capt. Walt Light Tackle Charters (410) 957-1664 LTCharters.com

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Viking Acquires USA Services Viking Life-Saving Equipment recently purchased USA Services in Norfolk, VA. Since August 6, the 12,000-square-foot facility—located at 1141 Ingleside Road—has operated under the Viking name and enhanced its logistics and distribution capabilities for its regional sales and service partners for USCG- and SOLAS-regulated equipment. To compensate for the fact that USA Services closed its Annapolis office, Viking has arranged for Nic Stark of Maritime Solutions/Inflatable Experts to be its representative in Annapolis for raft drop-offs. viking-life.com Zivkovich Joins Regional Fisheries Team Trent Zivkovich—vice chairman of the Coastal Conservation Association Maryland (CCA MD) Government Relations Committee—has been named to the Chesapeake Bay Program’s Sustainable Fisheries Goal Implementation Team. Residing in Baltimore, Zivkovich will represent all CCA chapters in the Chesapeake watershed and the interests of recreational anglers throughout the Bay region. The team is composed of Bay fisheries managers, scientists, and others who use science to make informed fishery management decisions that cross state boundaries. Its specific task is to improve management and recovery of oysters, blue crab, menhaden, striped bass, and shad. ccamd.org Happy Birthday, Eastern Shore Brewing Over Labor Day weekend, enjoy a pint at Eastern Shore Brewing in St. Michaels and celebrate two years in business. Owners Lori and Adrian Moritz say, “When we learned St. Michaels needed a brewery, we moved here to follow our dream. This past January, we upgraded our brew house to two 15-barrel fermenters, increasing our capacity to 1000 barrels per year. Since March, our new brewmaster, Randall Marquis, has improved our processes and tweaked our secret recipes. We want to saturate the entire Eastern Shore… literally!” easternshorebrewing.com Want To Save $30 Billion on Fuel? The pros at Interlux say, “Antifouling coatings provide about $30 billion in fuel savings per year. By selecting and specifying a bottom paint that offers optimal results you get improved speed and/or maintained speed at less power, reduced fuel emissions and their impact on the environment, and performance longevity. Consider the average hull roughness when assessing bottom paints; an increase in underwater hull roughness increases drag and reduces fuel efficiency. With additional drag you will need additional power and more fuel to maintain speed.” Interlux highly recommends its Micron 66 or Intersleek 900 coatings. yachtpaint.com Follow us!

These days, new boat launches are rare events that should be celebrated. On that note, let’s congratulate Annapolis-based Chesapeake Ranger Tugs on its new Ranger Tugs R27. The model is designed to be fully-equipped, trailerable, and perfect for cruising in comfort in the Bay’s shallow waters. A new option in 2011 will be solar panels on all Ranger Tug models. For more details, visit chesranger.com. Check out the R27 for yourself during Trawler Fest in Baltimore September 24-26.

Send Biz Buzz news and photos to ruth@proptalk.com. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources Boating Services and local government offices have created a water trails guide featuring the tributaries of the St. Mary’s peninsula. The new, waterproof guide—Water Trails in St. Mary’s County: Explore the Trails of the Tidal Potomac— includes maps and information detailing paddling routes along several water trails in the western part of the county as well as public boating access points and amenities. Download your copy by visiting visitstmarysmd.com and clicking on “Visitors,” “Read the Blog,” and then the third hot link under the July 2010 Blog. To receive a free copy and learn more, call (800) 327-9023.

Look for Scandia Marine Services at Kentmorr Marina (910 Kentmoor Road, Stevensville, MD). Erik and Marty Lostrom say, “Thanks to this move, we can offer more services, including haulouts and short- and long-term land storage, with some inside covered storage. We’ve been busy improving our buildings and adding new signage, a new waste recycling center, and some new equipment. We plan on maintaining current haulout and storage rates this winter; reserve your spot now. We offer a 10-percent discount on labor for winter projects booked before October 1. We also offer shrink wrapping, complete winterization packages, and year-round detailing services” (scandiamarineservices.com). Photo courtesy of Marty Lostrom

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Boatyard Positions: Zimmerman Marine Has openings for experienced marine technicians mechanical, systems, or electrical. Minimum 3 yrs experience required. Excellent benefits, challenging work. Send resume to jobs@zimmermanmarine.com.

ABYI Marine Surveyors, LLC Power & sailboat surveys, big or small, gas or dsl. Contact Derek Rhymes, NAMS-CMS and SAMS A.M.S. (410) 268-4404 or toll-free (866) 608-4404.

Fairview Marina Is Hiring and motivated Experienced individuals for the following positions: Life guard/pool operator (summer), yacht carpenter/fitter, and certified mechanic, and experienced yacht broker. Send resumes to fairviewmarina@gmail. com.

SLIPS 20’ - 40’ Slips, Pier 4 Marina 301 4th St., Eastport, across from Annapolis Yacht Club. Keep your boat where the Hinckley and Sabre dealers keep theirs. Electric, water, & showers. (410) 990-9515. www. pier4annapolis.com 28’ - 38’ Slips Great Rates Power & sail, cozy, intimate MD Clean Marina in protected Deale harbor, excellent boating & fishing, free WiFi & pumpout, 30 mins. from DC. (410) 867-7919, www. rockholdcreekmarina.com 30’ - 35’ Slips Available Annapolis City Marina, Ltd. in the heart of Eastport. Includes electric, water, restrooms with showers, and gated parking. Give us a call at (410) 2680660, www.annapoliscitymarina. com. 40’ Slip, Back Creek Electric included, depth 8’-plus, 13’ beam, no liveaboards, no pets, $4,000 for the year. (410) 271-0112. Don’t Pay Annapolis Rates this Winter Winter storage $3/foot/ month. $90 minimum. $12/foot HWBL. In-water storage open and covered up to 50 feet LOA. Fullservice BY or DIY. Winterization, sail & battery storage, variety of services: brightwork, shrinkwrap, ask us! 7-foot depth. 30-Ton TraveLift. (804) 472-3955, www. colespoint.com Powerboat Slips & In/Out Boatel Space Spring Price Specials – Deale, MD – Great boating and fishing – Pool – Showers – Sales – Parts – Service – Inboard – Outboard – Sterndrive. Gates Marine Service, (410) 867-9666 or (301) 261-9200. Slip For 28’ Boat On West River in Galesville, MD. Rent $2,500 a yr. Call (202) 258-1916. Winter Dry Storage $25 per ft. Fall 2010 to April 2011. Included Haulout, Powerwash, Blocking, and Launch. Patapsco River – Baltimore Outer Harbor, Old Bay Marina (410) 477-1488 or www.oldbaymarina. com

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

DONATIONS Full Fair Market/Book Value for Your Boat 501(c)(3) private foundation seeks boat donations for use within educational programs. Fully tax deductible. Free boat surveys provided. Free hauling/transport. Also accept cars, trucks, and other items of value. Also seeking volunteer sailboat and powerboat instructors. (410) 591-9900 Maryland Maritime Foundation your help. Through Needs 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 . Boat, Car, and RV Donations Needed Possible cash back. Fast pickup. Tax receipt given. Proceeds spent locally for college education grants. www.kidsfundinc.org, (410) 532-9330, (877) 532-9330. Donate Your Boat And help teach at-risk teens to sail. (202) 4780396, www.planet-hope.org

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Nautical Flea Market Venders welcome. Put your stuff with ours and sell. August 27th, 28th and 29th. Jackson Marine Sales North East, MD Call Donna, 954-4394114 or Gary 410-287-9400 x 221, www.jacksonmarinesales.com Powerboat Listings Needed Competitive commission structures, high-traffic office location, brokerage storage, online and print adv. Boats are selling, and we need more listings. Visit us online at www.boemarine.com, email us at boats@boemarine.com or call (866) 735-5926 to get your boat listed and sold. 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. Call Jody Palmisano at Better Priced Boats. (410) 340-0008. Yacht Brokerage List your boat with Fairview Marina. We have premium display and dock space available. Call (410) 437-3400. 17’ Invader ’87 Bow rider, excellent cond., 2007 trailer, 4.3-L OMC I/O w/352 hrs, covers, Sea Scouts, $2,500, James Klimek, (240) 271-4631, jk3043@aol.com.

21' Parker 2120 '04 Fully fish rigged & a lot of add ons w/full electronics package & powered by a 200-hp Yamaha 2-stoke. Reduced to $26,000. In route to our offices on Kent Island Contact BOEMARINE, 866-735-5926, boats@boemarine.com, www.boemarine.com 23’ Parker ‘07 2320 SL Sport Cabin With Yamaha F 225 open back pilothouse, fish ready w/ under 200 hrs, EZ Loader double axle trailer $42,000 Call Jack (860) 559-7141.

WANT YOUR BOAT SOLD?! CALL NORTH POINT YACHT SALES. We will get it done! If you’re ready to sell your boat call our office at 410-280-2038. Come experience the difference that North Point Yacht Sales is making… We are selling boats and need listings.

Boat To Sell? Sell it yourself or we can @ Boat Show and Flea Market. August 27th, 28th and 29th. Jackson Marine Sales North East, MD 410-287-9400 x 1, www. jacksonmarinesales.com

24’ Sea Ray Sundancer 240 ‘01 This 240 Sundancer is a great small cruiser that comfortably accommodates four for overnighters and more for day cruises. A great entry level cruiser, this one is worth checking out. Offered at $28,500. For more information on this vessel, contact Jim Carney at 410.643.2694 or jcarney@clarkslanding.com.

240 SX Cobalt '06, Volvo 270 5.0L GXIsx w/80 hours, lift kept since new, completely detailed and waxed 6/20/2010, like new condition, reduced to $43,900 All reasonable offers considered, photos @ www.yachtview.com John Kaiser @ 410-923-1400 or 443-223-7864 cell anytime.

248LS Monterey Montura ‘03, Navy blue hull, low hr Mercruiser 350 MAG w/new outdrive, Stereo/CD Garmin GPS, full canvas, porta-pottie, 12V refrigerator, well maintained! Asking $25,900 All reasonable offers considered, Photos @ www.yachtview.com 410-923-1400 office 443-223-7864 cell/John Kaiser 25’ Sun Runner ‘83 Fiberglass express cruiser, I/O, electronics, overall good cond., engine starts & runs well, but gimbal bearing for outdrive needs attention as does cockpit upholstery, Sea Scouts, $4000, obo, James Klimek, 240271-4631, jk3043@aol.com, Steve Alexander 301-646-0805, stevedalex@msn.com

23' Pacific Skiff '04 Boat is fully and powered by 225 Yamaha OB, with trailer, underwater lights, spray curtain enclosures, trim tabs, LOW HOURS on this popular alumium alloy boat. Ask $43,000. At our office on Kent Island. Contact BOEMARINE, 866-735-5926, boats@boemarine.com, www.boemarine.com

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26’ Eastport ‘10 Modeled after the successful 32, the 26 has traditional Chesapeake Bay Styling, single Volvo D3-220HP diesel for fuel economy and range, aft bench, navigator helm chairs, long hard top for protection from elements. Below features v-berth, storage, head for over-niting. Many options available. 443-951-1380 www.eastportyacht.com

Cape Dory 28 Flybridge Fast Trawler ‘89. 30 foot l.o.a. Built 1989. five y.o. engine and bowthruster installation. Electronics include autopilot. Low hours, yard maintained. Very clean. Seriously for sale. Asking price reduced to $57,000. Seeking offers. Jerry at (410) 440-9882.

Sea Ray Sundancer 268 ‘87 Merc 454 Magnum (330 hrs)/Alpha one, less than 100 hrs on rebuilt engine. New outdrive 2 yrs old. Very good cond. $11,250 Call for details (240) 731-3307. 27’ Tiara Open ’87 $33,500 Fresh Flag Blue Awlgrip, new canvas & enclosure, twin 270 Crusaders, boat is in excellent shape. Owner moving up, looking for offers. Call Ned Dozier, The Yacht Group, (443) 995-0732, www.theyachtgroup. com

28' Donzi ZX ‘99 Twin Mercruiser 350 MAG's, 300 HP each. Custom boat canvas and very clean. Aluminum trailer. Asking $38,000 and trades are possible. Please contact Jason Whitson at 484-994-4244 www.jacksonmarinesales.com

Regal 272 BoatShedAnnapolis. com, $21,000 (703 )855-4408

28’ Albin Flushdeck ’05 Very well maintained, powered by 315 Yanmar. Excellent electronics. Blue Awlgrip hull, aft deck canopy, transom door. Electric hatches on engine & fish boxes, Baitwell w/pump. Clean & ready to go. $115,000 Sassafras Harbor Marina Yacht Sales (888)221-5022

28’ Albin Tournament ’03 Single Volvo 300-hp dsl engine with only 270 hrs, Excellent electronics package, AC and more. Innisfree is a very attractive and well maintained vessel now reduced to $89,900 OBYS 410-226-0100 28’ Atlantic Craft ’05 Perfect for the Bay! Roomy cabin and large cockpit. Low hrs on 7.4L Mercruiser!! Outfitted to fish with riggers, electronics, windlass and more. $54,000. (410) 476-4414, www.compositeyacht.biz

28 Parker 2826 XL ‘06, Fully fish rigged and ready to go offshore with T/250 hp Yamahas with 350 hrs. PRICE REDUCED TO $79,000. THIS BOAT GETS FISH!!!!! At our offices on Kent Island Contact BOEMARINE, 866-735-5926, boats@boemarine.com, www.boemarine.com 29’ Back Cove Hardtop Express ‘05 Don’t miss this modern Downeast Express in like new cond. with only 140 hrs on her upgraded Yanmar 315 hp dsl. JAZZ is a one owner lift kept vessel with Bow Thruster, A/C, Inverter, Windlass, Aft Cockpit Seating and easy to see near Annapolis. Kadey-Krogen Yachts (800) 247-1230.

29’ Ranger Tug ’10 Inventory clearance price on a new boat. Fully equipped including a/c, genset, electronics, much more. Contact John Dennison 443-995-8670, john@chesranger.com.

29’ Robbins Chesapeake Bay ‘99 S-225 Chevy block engine with 500 hrs. cruise @ 16knots and tops @ 26 knots. Wonderful and well known Chesapeake Bay built boat, great for crabbing, fishing or just exploring with family & friends. Two steering stations, one aft and one in the cuddy cabin. Partial hardtop for the cockpit. Asking $40,000 OBYS 410-226-0100 29’ Mathews Brothers Patriot ’02 JWB Fiberglass hull. Yanmar 315hp dsl engine. Kept in top cond. at Mathews Bros Indoor BoatStorage facility. $150,000 Purchase today! Call Mathews Brothers at (410) 479-9720.

29’ MJM 29z ’07 3 mpg at 24 knots will ease the pain at the gas dock. Wrap around seating for more people than you probably want to take out. PRICE REDUCTION. Offered at $257,900. Contact Paul Mikulski at (410) 280-2038 or Paul@northpointyachtsales.com 29’ Robbins by MathewsBros ’03 Miss Claire Fiberglass hull, 310 Marine Power gas engine, Top cond. at IndoorBoatStorage. Available for immediate purchase. JUST REDUCED to $62,500 Call Mathews Brothers at (410) 4799720.

29’ Talaria 29 R 2009 BOOMERANG is as close to a new boat as you will get for this year!! A mere 105 hours on her engine. She comes with a brand new boat warranty and the reminder of her warranty on her Volvo 435hp diesel. Cruises at 31kts. Offered by Hinckley Yachts, contact Peter Howard phoward@hinckleyyachts.com or 410.263.0095 30’ Bertram Mopie ‘94 This is an exceptional vessel! T-310 Mercruisers with 780 hrs, Hard-top, Autohelm, Furuno radar, Icom VHF, Furuno depthsounder, Alpine Stereo and CD changer & much much more. Asking $79,000 OBYS 410-226-0100

300 Sea Ray Sundancer ’03 w/twin Mercruiser 5.0L MPIs with 50 hrs! Kohler generator & AC! Just fully detailed & bottom painted. Complete outdrive service and oil change. In water / Smiths Marina slip in Crownsville on the Severn River may convey with sale for 2010 season ($3200 value) Reduced to $59,900 All reasonable offers considered. Photos @ www.yachtview.com 410-9231400 or 443-223-7864 John Kaiser cell/anytime.

31' Camano Trawler '97 - New listing! One owner; excellent condition; only 557 hrs on 200 hp Volvo diesel; thruster; windlass; A/c-heat; inverter; new bimini. Asking $124,500. Call Rick Casali 410-279-5309 or rickc@noyceyachts.com 31’ Marlago Open CC ’02 $59,500, 157 one-owner hrs on 200 HPDI Yamahas, perfect shape and recently detailed. Owner moving up. Call Ned Dozier, The Yacht Group (800) 827-8089.

31' Stamas Express 310 '01 New Steyr dsls in ’09 w/warranty till ’12, New GPS/radar, AC and just completely detailed and turn key for cruising or fishing. Very fast, efficient, lift kept & aggressively priced (over 65K spent in the past yr on repower & electronics alone!) Current detailed photos @ www.yachtview.com Reduced to $79,900. All reasonable offers encouraged, John Kaiser 410-923-1400 office 443-223-7864 cell john@yachtview.com

30’ Mainship Pilot ’98 $59,900 – Priced to sell! Yanmar 230hp dsl, bow thruster, reverse cycle heat/ Air, plotter, full cockpit canvas, excellent cond.! Call Tony Tumas: day or evening (443) 553-5046. email: tony@greatblueyachts. com, Visit our web: www. greatblueyachts.com

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Tiara 3100 which is priced for a quick sale. Engines are in good order. Well serviced regularly. A serious boat to have fun with, showing great pride in ownership. Cruise in comfort & style in this beauty. This is a MUST SEE if you are looking for an express!!! $45,000 Boatshed Annapolis (703)855-4408, boat@boatshedannapolis.com

32’ Mabry ‘03 Yanmar 315HP, Electronics, Full Equipment, Beautifully Finished, $110,000. (410)476-4414 www.compositeyacht.biz

325 Carver Sundeck Motoryacht, new engine, just commissioned, waxed and bottom painted for the summer. Radar, ac/generator, nice condition and priced to sell @ $51,000.00. Detailed photos @ www.yachtview.com John Kaiser 410-923-1400/443-223-7864 cell john@yachtview.com

32 PDQ Catamaran ’01 Economical and roomy cruiser. Two cabin layout, reliable twin Yanmar power, generator and A/C. Asking $149,000. Contact John Dennison (410)2800006, john@seleneannapolis.com 32' Bayliner 305 ‘03 Twin Mercruiser 5.0, 250 HP each with Bravo II outdrives. Full canvas, AC and very clean. Asking $49,000 and trades are possible. Please contact Jason Whitson at 484-994-4244 www.jacksonmarinesales.com 32’ Avanti 3258 Command Bridge ’98 Dual Helms, Twin Merc 5.7l, 2 private cabins, Absolutely gorgeous! A must see boat! $58,500 Call Tony Tumas: day or evening (443) 553-5046. www. greatblueyachts.com; email: tony@greatblueyachts.com. 32’ Ches. Deadrise ’00 PRICE REDUCED TO $42,500!!! No engine or gear, Ready to drop in gas or dsl, Finished to fish, Full electronics, Fresh Awlgrip, (410) 476-4414, www.compositeyacht. biz

32' Custom Downeast ‘82 Beautiful example of down east styling tempered with fly bridge cruiser. Many upgrades and very efficient powered with Volvo TAMD60B turbo diesel. Big Price Reduction $69,800 Contact David Malkin at (410) 280-2038 or David@northpointyachtsales.com

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33' Chaparral Signature 330 ‘05 Twin Volvo 350's, 300 HP Very nice condition, gen, full canvas and GPS. Bank repossession, asking $92,000 and bring offers. Please contact Jason Whitson at 484-994-4244 www.jacksonmarinesales.com 32’ Sea Ray Sundancer 320 ’07 "Black Beauty" Highly desirable white topsides over black hull with black standard canvas package. Only 78 hours on MerCruiser 350Mag MPI T-300hp engines. Professionally maintained with most all options including cockpit cover, Kohler 5.0Kw generator (34hours,) windlass, remote spotlight, bow sunpads, cockpit frig, galley, vacuflush, and other options, complete the package. Call 410.867.9550 for more information.

33 Sea Ray Sundancer 330 ‘93. Clean cruiser with tons of upgrades, generator, A/C, NEW CANVAS, great boat for the money. Lying in Solomons Island, MD Ask $42,000. Contact BOEMARINE, 866735-5926, boats@boemarine.com, www.boemarine.com

32 Sea Ray Sundancer 320 ‘04 T/ Merc V-drives, clean w/ navy hull and gen. Only 230 Hours.In RockHall MD. Just reduced to $105,900. Contact BOEMARINE, 866-7355926, boats@boemarine.com, www.boemarine.com 32’ Senator Trawler ’87 $39,900 Aft cabin, sun deck, upper& lower helm station, Air/Heat, Perkins dsl. Call Tony Tumas: day or evening (443) 553-5046. email: tony@ greatblueyachts.com, Visit our web: www.greatblueyachts.com

34' Pequod ‘74 Sedan Twin 350 Crusaders, gen and AC. Asking $15,000 and looking for offers. Please contact Jason Whitson at 484-994-4244 www.jacksonmarinesales.com 34’ Bruckmann 34e - ’07 New in stock at our office. Single engine, fuel efficient, planes at 11 knots. Yacht finish. Just reduced to $350,000 Crusader YS (410) 2690939 www.crusaderyachts.com

34’ Cruisers 340 Express ’07. Wharf Rat is located right here in Annapolis and is in terrific shape. You will be amazed how much space this boat has below and on deck for entertaining. The owner has kept the boat in tip top shape. It’s a turn key boat for anyone looking for this style boat. She is ready for offers so call Ken Comerford for an appointment at 410-280-2038 ext 12 or Email Ken@NorthPointYachtSales.com

34’ Cruisers Express ’05 Loaded, spacious contemporary upscale accommodations. Head w/stall shower, full galley, convertible settee in mid-cabin. U-shaped dinette, cockpit wetbar, transom door. Low hour T-Merc. 8.1 Horizons, Generator, Electronics & Windlass. $120,000 Sassafras Harbor Marina Yacht Sales (888) 221-5022

34’ Sea Ray Sundancer ’00, $79,500. Lift Kept! Best priced example of this popular model. Low hours on 8.1 Mercs, change of plans forces sale at great price. Call Ned Dozier, 443-995ned@theyachtgroup.com. 0732, www.theyachtgroup.com 34’ Wilbur Down East Flybridge Sedan ’87 S-Caterpillar 375HP dsl engine that cruises at 14 knots and tops at 17 knots. Furuno Navnet GD-1200C GPS/Radar. 3 helms – flybridge, cockpit & salon. Galley down & port & stb settees in the main salon, Master strm is forward. Flag blue hull makes her a lovely, traditional cruiser. Reduced to $139,000 OBYS 410-226-0100.

35' Sonic SS '99 Repowered with 500hp Mercruisers and owner has kept her in "like new" condition. Shows like a new boat, with trailer and new canvas, Lying on South River, MD. Ask $65,000. Contact BOEMARINE, 866-735-5926, boats@boemarine.com, www.boemarine.com

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35’ Marlago ’07 Verado 275s, beautiful burgundy Awlgrip, T-Top, enclosure, loaded, lift kept. $138,000 Call Ned Dozier, The Yacht Group, (443) 995-0732, www.theyachtgroup.com 35’ Silverton Aft Cabin ’98 Sidewalk deck model. Spacious full beam salon, 2 strms with stall showers. Large Flybridge, staircase from swim platform to aft deck. Low hrs on T-454 EFIs plus Kohler generator. $95,000 Sassafras Harbor Marina Yacht Sales (888) 221-5022

35’ Viking Express Sport Fish 85’ This is a must see boat that is in wonderful condition. This is the perfect boat for anyone looking for a boat to enjoy with the family or go out and fish with the guys. Please call David at our Annapolis North Point Office at 410-280-2038 Ext. 15 or Email him at David@NorthPointYachtSales.com Viking 35 Convertible BoatShedAnnapolis.com, $39,500 (703) 855-4408

36' Monk Trawler '94 Nova Scotia-built and equipped for extended cruising. 350hp Cat diesel rebuilt in 2006. AwlGrip flag-blue hull. RIB and outboard on custom davits. Recent electronics and Northern Lights genset. Hop aboard and head to Maine, Florida, Bahamas. She's been there before. Ideal for doing the Loop. $169k. Contact bartellh@gmail.com or (410)829-3833

36’ Carman ‘10: 500HP Cat C9, BRAND NEW!!! Built on spec, Ready to Go Now! Or Equip as you wish, $189,000. www.compositeyacht.biz 410-476-4414

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36 Carver ‘04 Aft Cabin 366 Twin Volvo 496's, 385 HP with roughly 200 hours. Loaded and clean. Bank repossession, asking 125,000 and bring offers. Please contact Jason Whitson at 484-994-4244 www.jacksonmarinesales.com

36' Hinckley Picnic Boat Classic ‘99 HAIL MARY is a great boat that is ready to go. She is easily seen in Oxford, Maryland. Interior provides sleeping berths and stowage, head with shower, and a galley that offer comfortable accommodations for two. $260,000 Offered by Hinckley Yacht Brokerage, contact Peter (410) 263-0095 or phoward@hinckleyyachts.com 36’ Hinckley Picnic Boat EP ’05 SHADOW is a fine example of a late model EP. She boasts a wonderful entertaining platform with a built in BBQ and sink in the cockpit and plenty of seating in the pilothouse. $430,000 Offered by Hinckley Yachts, contact Peter Howard (410) 263-0095 or phoward@ hinckleyyachts.com

36' Pantera ‘09 Twin Mercruiser 525's with only 85 hours. Loaded with options and fast. Rare boat. Being offered for half the price of a new one. Asking $179,000 Please contact Jason Whitson at 484-994-4244 www.jacksonmarinesales.com

37’ Egg Harbor Sport Yacht ’03 Cruising owner traded up to larger Egg Harbor. Full electronics, beautiful interior. Very Clean. Give us a call for details. $305,000 Sassafras Harbor Marina Yacht Sales (888)221-5022

37' Formula PC ‘03 Twin Mercruiser 496 H.O.'s with low hours. Extremely clean and loaded, trades possible. Asking $130,000 and bring offers. Please contact Jason Whitson at 484-994-4244 www.jacksonmarinesales.com 38’ Evans Dead Rise ’07 $175,000 USCG certified passenger/charter boat Cummins 8.3l Turbo dsl, bow thruster, Certified for 18 passenger, Pilot house w/convertible dinette & forward cabin. Excellent business opportunity! Call Tony Tumas: day or evening (443) 553-5046. email: tony@greatblueyachts.com, Visit our web: www.greatblueyachts. com,

‘38 Sea Ray Sundancer 380 ‘04 This 380 Sundancer has a well-equipped helm station with Auto Pilot, Radar, GPS, Chart Plotter, VHF Radio, Depth Finder and more. She has superb sea worthiness and spacious accomodations for extended cruises. A great entertaining cockpit as well as a galley that is roomy and well-appointed. Offered at $172,000 call 410.643.2694 for more information.

39’ Tiara Sovran ’07 $395,000, Upgraded IPS 500s, Navy Hull, Night Vision, every option, just detailed, owner moving up. Best example of this popular model at an amazing price. Call Ned Dozier, 443995-0732,ned@theyachtgroup.com. www.theyachtgroup.com

40' Regal ‘07 Sedan 4080 Twin 440 Yanmar diesels with under 200 hours. Loaded and very clean, trades possible. Asking $277,000 Please contact Jason Whitson at 484-994-4244 www.jacksonmarinesales.com

40’ Carver ’97 Spacious, well maintained fresh water aft cabin. Two staterooms, two heads. Galley & dinette down. Large salon. Aft deck wet bar, walk-around helm. T-7.4 Crusaders less than 400 hours, 6.5 Kohler, Trac vision, molded steps to aft deck from swim platform. $134,900 Sassafras Harbor Marina Yacht Sales (888)221-5022

40’ Gorbon Custom Downeast Flybridge ’07. $395,000. Volvo common rail diesels give 1 MPG at cruise, 30 knots top. Entire boat is Awlgripped, even the interior fiberglass. Beautiful woodwork, EZ2CY enclosure, all modern systems in a classic package. Call Ned Dozier, 443995-0732, ned@theyachtgroup.com. www.theyachtgroup.com

40' Riviera Convertible '05 $398,000. One owner, custom props, Sat TV, Davit w/jet ski on bow, riggers, just waxed twice & ready to go. Low hrs on 480 Cummins. Extremely nice boat lying Annapolis. Call Ned Dozier, The Yacht Group, 443-995-0732, www.theyachtgroup.com

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40’ Robbins by Mathews ’02 Ready to name, Ready to fish! Custom tackle, baitwell, 35 rod holders,500-hp Yanmar dsl & many options complement this ultimate cruising boat! JUST REDUCED to $312,500. Call MathewsBros at 410-479-9720. 40’ Robbins by MathewsBros ’07 Madeline, Fiberglass hull. 540 Cummins dsl eng. Delivered in May of ’08, this highly customized boat is practically new! Available for immediate purchase. Asking $485,000 call MathewsBros at (410) 479-9720.

410 Searay Express ‘00...This fantastic example been cared for meticulously with 20k spent on recent upgrades.Twin cats fully serviced at 610 hours, new zincs.view 60 photos on website reduced $220,000 boats@boatshedannapolis.com (703) 855-4408

42' Sea Ray ‘97 Aft Cabin Twin 350 HP Cat diesels with only 750 hours. Extremely clean and loaded. New canvas and electronics. Owner wants the boat sold. Asking $149,000. Please contact Jason Whitson at 484-994-4244 www.jacksonmarinesales.com 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. Kadey-Krogen 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) 2471230.

42’ Jones ‘00 575 HP Diesel, Gen-set, A/C & Heat, Full Electronics, 6 Pack, Ready to Fish or Cruise. $239,000 www.compositeyacht.biz. (410) 476-4414 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

42’ Riviera Flybridge ’05 $449,000. One owner, 635hp Cummins QSM11s make it the fastest ever. Stidd helm seats, Sat TV, custom props, fish rigged but cruised only. Very custom, very nice. Call Ned Dozier, The Yacht Group, 443995-0732, ned@theyachtgroup.com, www.theyachtgroup.com.

2007 T 40 MAHARANI at $845,000

1996 Picnic Boat Classic SKAL at $235,000

2007 T 44 FB HALF TIME at $1.125m

2001 Hinckley Picnic Boat Classic ENCORE at $310,000

1972 B 40 MK III Yawl ARETE at $145,000

2002 T 44 EX ALEXA at $710,000

42 Silverton ‘08 Convertible Twin Yanmar 480'S with only 100 hours. She shows LIKE NEW and is well worth checking out. This could be your new waterfront property! Reduced to $388,500. Contact Mike Skreptack at 410.867.9550 or mike.s@clarkslanding.com.

43' Silverton ‘06 Sedan Bridge Twin Volvo 480 HP diesels with only 80 hours. Fully loaded, Bank Repossession, Asking $275,000, bring offers. Please contact Jason Whitson at 484-994-4244 www.jacksonmarinesales.com

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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, $52,000 obo, James Klimek, (240) 271-4631, jk3043@ aol.com. 44’ Krogen Widebody ’06 Completely equipped including hydraulic stabilizers, excellent electronics and KVH sat TV, dinghy w/outboard, washer & dryer &d much more. The Krogen 44’ is a perfect balance of capability, accommodation & handling. She is a go anywhere world cruiser with all the comfort of home. Located in Annapolis & available for your immediate inspection. KadeyKrogen Yachts (800) 247-1230.

44’ Travers ’89 Custom built Chesapeake Bay Flybridge Sport Fish. Cedar plank over oak frame. Bulkheads and interior are mahogany with teak & holly interior floors. Air-Conditioning, full galley and accommodations for six overnight. Decks are fiberglass. T-Cummins 250HP w/less than 1000 hours. Generator $66,000 Sassafras Harbor Marina Yacht Sales (888)221-5022

Cruisers 4450 Express From the moment I stepped aboard this stunning cruiser motoryacht it was obvious just how well maintained she has been, with particular attention to detail paid by the owner since 2002. This boat is fully loaded with every extra, bought to the highest specification and quality. One sea trial, and you will fall in love with this boat.$259,000.00 Boatshed Annapolis (703)855-4408, boats@boatshedannapolis.com

45’ Californian Sun Deck ‘90 – Enjoy air conditioned sun deck on a hot day! Luxurious accommodations below. Fiberglass swim platform, davits. JUST REDUCED TO $180,000. Crusader YS (410) 269-0939 www.crusaderyachts.com

45’ North Island ‘10 $680,000 This luxury crusier is beautifully finished and even better equipped. Built by one of Canada's most reputable builders they have brought the quality commercial heritage and yacht quality luxury together. Please contact us for information. www.compositeyacht.biz 410-476-4414

45 Sea Ray Sundancer 450 ‘96 powered by T/CAT3126s. Full electronics package w/ KVH sat tv, underwater lights, and new carpets, CLEAN,CLEAN,CLEAN. In Pasadena, MD Price reduced to $133,900. Contact BOEMARINE, 866-7355926, boats@boemarine.com, www.boemarine.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’ Wellcraft San Remo BoatShedAnnapolis.com $128,000 (703) 855-4408.

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

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46’ Markley ’05 Built to fish and charter ready, Full electronics, John Deere diesel, Fishing gear goes with sale, $200K, 410-476-4414, www.compositeyacht.biz 46’ Pacemaker Flush Deck MY ’78 $84,900 Twin Detroits, Gen, 3 zone air/heat, new canvas for upper & lower helms. Perfect liveaboard! Call Tony Tumas: day or evening (443) 553-5046. email: tony@greatblueyachts.com, Visit our web: www.greatblueyachts. com 46’ Sea Ray Express ’89 Must sell, Make offer! Extra clean, ever popular Sea Ray express. This boat is mint cond. w/extremely low hrs (300), on the durable 3208 Cats. She is in the water and located in Seaford Delaware. One hour from our office. The Yacht Group (800) 827-8089.

Sea Ray Express 46 This sought after 46 Sea Ray Express has been updated from the electronics to the Awlgrip. This 2 strm/heads layout gives you plenty of sleeping options with plenty of head room. The starboard engine was replaced in ’00 by Johnson & Towers, port engine SMOH in ’99. $119,000 Boatshed Annapolis (703)855-4408, boats@boatshedannapolis.com

47' Grand Banks Eastbay Flybridge '06/'08, twin Caterpillar C12 diesels (335 hours) with warranty till 6/2013, like new condition, just hauled and fully waxed/varnished and bottom painted on 6/20/2010. Loaded with every option including bow and stern thrusters, KVH sat phone, sat TV, inverter, washer/dryer and RIB dingy on hydraulic liberty lift! Was 1.3M, now $799K. Over 100 photos on www.yachtview.com. Complete inventory and recent buyer survey available, contact John@yachtview.com or call 410-923-1400 office 443-223-7864 cell anytime

47’ Riviera M470 Excalibur, ’02, ’05, 496 Mercs, both lift kept, both in amazing condition. 50 mph speed in utmost luxury. The perfect move into cruising for the fast boat enthusiast. Call Ned Dozier, The Yacht Group. 443-995-0732, ned@theyachtgroup.com 48’ Chris Craft Catalina ’87 $169,900, Heavily updated in past three years. Kept under cover. 3208 Cats. Beautiful boat. Call Ned Dozier, The Yacht Group, (800) 827-8089 .

48 Hatteras ‘88 A beautiful example of this timeless Sport FIsh Model. Extremely well kept boat, with new T/735 hp Detriots, flawless inside and out. Lying in Shady Side MD. Ask $299,000. Contact BOEMARINE, 8 6 6 - 7 3 5 - 5 9 2 6 , boats@boemarine.com, www.boemarine.com 48’ Krogen North Sea ’01 This expertly maintained and professionally decorated 48’ is one of the most extensively equipped 48s on the water. She has every system & component necessary extended voyaging and/or living aboard. Nothing has been overlooked. This is an opportunity to purchase a turn-key trawler at an unbelievable price. Located in Charleston, SC. Kadey-Krogen Yachts (800) 247-1230.

Chesapeake 48 This custom fishing vessel was build for duty. From the moment I saw her, being an avid fisherman, I knew that she could handle a hot bite w/plenty of open cockpit (16’ by 24’) and a tuna door!!!! She is USCG rated for 47 passengers.This would make a great charter fish or dive boat in the Islands or the bay. The owner loves the boat so much that he is having another one built right now. She only needs a good spring cleaning to be ready to go fishing. $279,000 Boatshed Annapolis boatshedannapolis. boats@boatshedannapolis.com (703) 855-4408

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49’ Selene ’07 As a Next Generation Selene, she features extra height in the engine room, the cruiser stern, and other features that distinguish her as a Selene for serious cruisers. Immaculately kept and well equipped. Contact John Dennison (410) 280-0006, john@seleannapolis.com

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50’ Ocean ’82 Super Sport model. Three staterooms, large salon w/ galley down. Custom built interior cabinets. EZ2CY enclosure. Twin rebuilt 8V92’s plus Westerbeke 15KW gen. A Must See. $145,000 Sassafras Harbor Marina Yacht Sales (888) 221-5022 52’ Jefferson Monticello ’86 Classic 3 staterooms, 3 heads. Enclosed main salon w/lower helm station. Teak paneling throughout. T-375 Cats & generator. Complete maintenance log. $160,000 Sassafras Harbor Marina Yacht Sales (888) 221-5022 53’ Hatteras ’79 Desirable extended fly bridge. Salon offers 360 degree panoramic view. Double doors open up to a lovely aft deck living space. $229,850 Crusader YS (410) 269-0939 www. crusaderyachts.com

53' Navigator Pilothouse '99 Upgraded 430 HP Volvos, 10’ Avon RIB with 15 HP Mercury. This is the most well maintained and the cleanest on the market! Lying in Severna Park, MD. Ask $399,000. Contact BOEMARINE, 866-735-5926, boats@boemarine.com, www.boemarine.com

53’ Selene ‘03 Price Reduced! The only twin engine, three stateroom layout available. In excellent condition and ready to cruise. New Awlgrip paint! Contact John Dennison (410) 280-0006 john@seleneannapolis.com

53’ Selene ’09 Extensively equipped w/ twin Cummins dsls with props protected with skegs. Beautiful cherry interior & with a long list of options. Contact John Dennison (443)9958670, john@seleneannapolis.com.

55' Chris Commander '72 Beautiful classic - Exceptionally clean. Designer interior with all the amenities of home. Washer, dryer, fireplace,ice maker. Large Aftdeck & extended F/B. 3 staterooms & heads. David 410-563-3870

70’ Hatteras CPMY ‘91 Features an enlarged fully air conditioned aft deck, 4 staterooms including 2 VIP guest cabins. Updated interior. Low hours on recently overhauled engines. All offers considered. Contact John Dennison (410) 280-0006 john@seleneannapolis.com

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36' Jarvis Newman Pettegrow '88 None nicer. Repowered in '05 w/ 370 Yanmar; 15 knot cruise; thruster; genset; A/C; Espar; A/P; radar; 3 GPS/plotters. Price down to $199,000 Contact Rick Casali 410-279-5309 or rickc@noyceyachts.com 36’ Uniflite ‘73 Twin Chrys 440s, 6.5kw Onan, good fishing boat, down riggers, runs well, needs interior work. New bottom paint. Ready to GO FISHING! $7,500 Call John (972) 365-1510.

“As yacht brokers go, John Kaiser is in a class by himself. What, with a typical broker, would have been an expensive, protracted selling process was instead an entirely quick and pleasant one. He sold my Grand Banks cruising trawler in less than a week even as he shielded me from the typical headaches and expenses entailed in selling a yacht. Bottom line: John Kaiser gets amazing results with a minimum of red tape and outlay to both seller and buyer. Do yourself a huge favor and talk with him about selling your boat. You will find him to be exceptionally knowledgeable, proactive, resourceful and pleasant. Compare his approach to the more typical selling process; the difference will be obvious. You will go with John and be really glad you did.” -Charlotte Featherstone Seller 1985 36’ Grand Banks Classic Former Membership Chair, Ches. Bay Grand Banks Owners Assn. Listed 10/5/09, Sold 10/15/09

410.923.1400 cell: 443.223.7864 john@yachtview.com

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38' Mast & Mallet/Wesmac Down East '02 $70,000 in upgrades; Bristol condition; 440 Yanmar; bowthruster; new genset; new A/C heat; new electronics; new Awlgrip. $299,500 Contact Rick Casali 410-279-5309 or rickc@noyceyachts.com

Please give the PropTalk office a call if you would like to offer PropTalk to your customers - 410-216-9309 40’ Legacy ‘00 Down East FBMY-best on the market; single Cummins provides 18 knot cruise; bow & stern thrusters; new varnish; flag blue hull; brightwork on transom; excellent canvas; Bristol inside & out. Two staterooms; galley down. For the discriminating yachtsman. $379,500. Rick Casali; rickc@noyceyachts.com 410-279-5309. Westerbeke 4-cycle Diesel 27hp ZF transmission, runs, lots of

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32' Mast & Mallet '08 315 Yanmar offers 16 knot cruise; bow thruster; A/C; dark green hull; inverter; varnished transom; like new. Asking $250,000. Bring offers. Rick Casali 410-279-5309 or rickc@noyceyachts.com

32’ Dickerson Waverly Island ‘84 Great bay boat! Ready for fishing or family fun! Powered by a 135 Isuzu dsl engine. Refinished 2 yrs ago. Many features including 2 helms, windlass, V-berth, head, main salon w/galley, new cushions, new bimini top & much more. Asking $20,000. Call (410) 977-7203.

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Delaware City Marina......................... 66 delawarecitymarina.biz

Pettit Paint........................................... 54 pettitmarine.com

Annapolis Boat Show......................... 25 usboat.com

Deltaville Boatyard............................. 18 deltavilleboatyard.com

Project Liberty Ship........................... 37 liberty-ship.com

Annapolis Harbor Boat Yard............. 17 annapolisharbor.net

Eastport Yacht Company................... 30 eastportyacht.com

Rick Cassali........................................ 35 rickcassali@verizon.net

Baltimore Marine Group....................... 5 baltimoremarinecenter.com

Evans Boats, Inc................................. 47 evansboats.com

Sassafras Harbor Marina Yacht Sales....21 sassafrasharbormarina.com

Bay Bridge Marina and Yacht Club... 29 baybridgemarina.com

Fairview Marina.................................. 35 fairviewmarina.com

Selby Bay Marina................................ 37 selbybaymarina.com

Belkov Yacht Company..................... 33 belkovyacht.com

Fawcett Boat Supplies....................... 65 fawcettboat.com

Somers Cove Marina.......................... 48 somerscovemarina.com

Black Dog Propellers......................... 33 blackdogprops.com

Hartge Insurance................................ 56 hartgeinsurance.com

South River Boat Rentals.................. 48 southriverboatrentals.com

Boatyard Bar & Grill...................... 24,43 boatyardbarandgrill.com

Hinckley Yacht Services.................... 57 hinckleyyachts.com

St. Michaels Marina, LLC..................... 3 www.stmichaelsmarina.com

Boatyard Beach Party........................ 62 boatyardbarandgrill.com

Hinckley Yachts Annapolis............... 75 (410) 363-0095

Stur-Dee Boat Company.................... 67 stur-deeboat.com

BOE Marine......................................... 84 boemarine.com

Inner Harbor East Marina................... 34 innerharboreastmarina.com

Thursdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.......................................... 42 thursdaysrestaurant.com

Bohemia Bay Yacht Harbor............... 11 bbyh.com

Interlux................................................ 83 yachtpaint.com

Tidewater Yacht Service Center........ 34 tysc.com

Calvert County Department of Econ Dev/.... 26 ecalvert.com

Jackson Marine Sales.......................... 2 jacksonmarinesales.com

Tour Du Port........................................ 64 onelesscar.org

CCS Valencer...................................... 20 combustivecontrolsystems.us

Kadey-Krogen....................................... 9 kadeykrogen.com

Turner Yacht Services....................... 47 turneryachtservices.com

Chesapeake Ranger Tugs................. 19 chesranger.com

Kent Island Kayaks............................ 66 kikayaks.com

Trawlerfest............................................ 4 passagemaker.com/trawlerfest

Clarks Landing................................... 77 clarkslanding.com

Knot 10 Yacht Sales Inc..................... 34 knot10.com

Vane Brothers..................................... 64 vanebrothers.com

Coastal Carpet and Design................ 16 coastalcarpetanddesign.com

Mack Boring & Parts Company......... 41 mackboring.com

White Rocks Marina & Boatyard....... 32 whiterocksmarina.com

Coastal Climate Control....................... 8 coastalclimatecontrol.com

Martini Yacht Sales............................ 27 martiniyachtsales.com

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Composite Yacht................................ 65 compositeyacht.biz

Mathews Brothers.............................. 32 mathewsboats.com

Yacht View Brokerage........................ 77 yachtview.com

Coppercoat USA................................. 16 coppercoatusa.com

Monster Rockfish Tournament.......... 59 monsterrockfishtournament.com

Zimmerman Marine.............................. 7 zimmermanmarine.com

Crusader Yacht Sales........................ 47 crusaderyachts.com

Mooreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Marine................................... 56 MooresMarine.com

Davis Pub............................................ 43 davispub.com

North Point Yacht Sales..................... 12 northpointyachtsales.com

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Marine Services

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Party on! A flotilla of floats, boats, and surf noodles assembled for the 2010 Clarks Landing Aquapalooza on the Chester River at Conquest Beach July 30. PropTalk was there to catch the action. Photo by Gary Reich/PropTalk

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Chesapeake Classic When the Wind Blows by Ruth Christie

This Chris-Craft saw some of Hurricane Donna’s fury in 1960 near Norfolk, VA. Ira White says, “I believe my uncle Nelson Williams (Ira Senior’s brother-in-law) took this photo. It’s from a slide, which I converted and then cleaned up using Photoshop.”

n September 12, 1960, Hurricane Donna rumbled through Norfolk, VA, at 73 mph, with the lowest pressure of 28.65 inches—the area’s record for a tropical storm. Virginia Beach saw the pressure fall to 28.51 inches, and winds gusted to 89 mph. The Chesapeake Lightship estimated 138 mph winds as the pressure dove to 28.65 inches. Eastern Virginia saw the most rain; six to eight inches. The vessels Peggy and Tender were wrecked off Norfolk, and three Virginians died due to Donna. Just so happens, at the time, my father was a Navy physician stationed in Norfolk. My dad, mom, older sister, and two brothers survived the storm. I was two and a half, and my younger brother had just been born in Portsmouth, VA, July 31. Trying to reassure us as we listened to the storm’s violence, my older brother Ian (around age three and a half) said, “The rain will make the grass grow.” My sister Kate says, “I remember thinking the whole thing was a lot of fun. We camped out downstairs in the living room with water jugs and flashlights. Mom

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made scary faces by holding the flashlight at her chin. The next morning, dad tried to open the front door, but it wouldn’t budge; a fallen tree blocked the door, just missing the roof. A week or two later, while digging deep into the sand at a local beach, we uncovered a wooden picket fence still upright with the remains of flowers planted along it.” Here’s part of the storm’s story. At the end of August that year, Donna began life as a well-organized tropical disturbance off the coast of Africa. On August 29, squalls near Dakar, Senegal, forced the crash of an airliner, killing 63 aboard. While crossing the Atlantic, Donna briefly achieved Category Five strength. This Cape Verde-type hurricane then moved across the Leeward Islands to the Florida Keys and across every state on the East Coast of the United States. Amazing flash flooding was seen across the Virgin Islands and eastern Puerto Rico, when up to 15 inches of rain fell in less than four hours. A slow mover, Donna holds the record for retaining major hurricane status (Category Three or greater on the Saffir-

Simpson Hurricane Scale) in the Atlantic Basin for the longest period of time. For nine days, September 2-11, Donna held maximum sustained winds of at least 115 mph. The hurricane raked havoc on the Atlantic coast for 17 days from August 29 to September 14. The storm made its first Florida landfall in Marathon as a Category Four hurricane with estimated maximum sustained winds of 140 mph and gusts of up to 180 mph, with a minimum central pressure of 27.46 inches. After continuing into the Gulf of Mexico, the storm moved northward. Donna paralleled the southwest coast of Florida until it made a second Florida landfall between Naples and Fort Myers, again as a Category Four hurricane. After crossing the Florida peninsula, it continued north and headed up the East Coast until its final landfall across Long Island, NY. In all, Hurricane Donna spawned one tornado and caused $26.8 billion in damages. The moral of the story? Keep your eyes to the skies, and check your boat often.

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Ask the Experts... “How can I best achieve fuel efficiencies?” Jim Seidel “It is estimated that Antifouling Coatings provide approximately $30bn in fuel savings per annum. By selecting and specifying a bottom paint that offers optimal results you achieve three things:

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We recommend you consider the AHR (Average Hull Roughness) when assessing bottom paints and their attributes. An increase in underwater hull roughness will increase the frictional resistance (or drag). With additional drag you will need additional power – and more fuel – to maintain speed. A traditional hard or ablative paint will increase in surface roughness over time, approximately 1.5 – 2 mils per year, which can lead to fuel penalties of 5 – 10%. By selecting superior products such as the Micron Technology and in particular a true, Self Polishing Copolymer (SPC) like Micron® 66® – that has a polishing and smoothing action, the increase in roughness will be significantly less. This is why Micron 66 is preferred by many of the world’s greatest Superyachts, Sportfish yachts and production lines. In addition, you have a choice in considering advanced technology options such as Intersleek 900 Fluoropolymer coating. It’s a biocide-free hull coating with exceptional low AHR values, hence it further reduces the carbon dioxide and sulphur dioxide emissions into the air. A smooth, clean bottom paint system equals great boating efficiencies and reduced impact on the environment. If you’re already using Interlux bottom paints, we thank you. You have made a responsible decision. Please contact us today should you look for opportunities to further improve boating efficiencies”.

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