National Fisherman April 2019

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CONTENTS

ON THE COVER: A view from the deck of

the lobster boat McCaffrey in Hull, Mass.

Photo by Doug Stewart

NATIONAL FISHERMAN • APRIL 2019 • VOL. 99, NO. 12

Features/ Boats&Gear

On Deck

20 DARANA R Rebuilding a fire-damaged trawler turns into a remodeling project and family affair.

8 DOCK TALK » 20

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Transparency is key in keeping commercial fisheries sustainable and ethical globally.

28 YEARBOOK 10 NORTHERN LIGHTS

A look back at 2017: • America’s Finest gets greenlit • East Coast wind power wars • Alaska tariff troubles • Hurricanes harass the gulf • Plus our Timeline, Market Reports and Top Products

Making sure Alaska maintains its place as a worldwide seafood superpower.

38 BOTTOM LINES Affordable seafloor mapping tech is on the horizon for small-boat fishermen.

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EDITOR’S LOG

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FISHING BACK WHEN

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CHRIS OLIVER

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MAIL BUOY

12 AROUND THE COASTS 18 CREW SHOT OF THE MONTH

42 AROUND THE YARDS 38-footer gaining popularity; Wash. shop sends boat east; Va. research vessel delivered

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Last Set Lounging on an opilio crab haul p. 56

46 PRODUCT ROUNDUP Fillet knife line offers a range of blade profiles; Cummins releases new 15-liter engine

READER SERVICES

48 CLASSIFIED 54 ADVERTISER’S INDEX Table of Contents:

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page 20: Steve Ruhle photo page 38: Doug Blasius photo

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