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Blue jewel Crystal Jordan hauls Chesapeake blue crabs (and oysters) on her wooden deadrise Some Beach Diesel Directory Our annual lineup of new diesel engines, specs and what’s to come
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NF Staff
National Fisherman / February 2020 / Vol. 100, No. 10
Diesel Directory 2020
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30 Bigger than before
Cover Story Chesapeake bred Crystal Jordan carries on her family’s bay heritage.
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Around the Yards Last Gloucester schooner rebuilt; boatyard owner gets a gillnetter; oyster schooner needs a home.
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Product Roundup New fleece layering system; high-res video at sea; keeping sharks at bay.
Taylored Boats and designer Willis Beal team up for the new 50-footer Paradigm.
On Deck
ASMI
Maritime Fabrications
Features / Boats & Gear
Paul Molyneaux
Jay Fleming
New power packages, lower emissions, and diesel outboards for fishermen.
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Northern Lights Alaska’s commitment to seafood quality starts with clearly defining what it means.
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Editor’s Log
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Fishing Back When
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A Letter from NMFS
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Around the Coasts
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Market Reports
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Last Set / Bristol Bay, Alaska
Reader Services 41
Classifieds
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Advertiser Index
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