PropTalk Magazine August 2012

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Keeping Kids Sane “at Sea”

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It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to keep kids happy on the water, especially in the summer. The Chesapeake abounds with fun ways to keep cabin fever at bay.

Here are a few tips. by Ruth Christie

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Trailering “Downy Ocean:” The Zen and Art of Boat Trailer Maintenance Nothing messes up a hot summer day like having your “pull toy” fall apart on the highway. Want ways to avoid being that guy on the side of the road?

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It Boggles Your Mind: 2012 Thunder on the Narrows Results

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Building the Chesapeake Light Craft Cocktail Class Racer: Part 6

Following PropTalk’s lust-fest for other class boats that are actually done and in the water, staffers get back to work: sanding, sanding, and more sanding.

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Offshore 101: The Basics of Bluewater Fishing ##Photo by Gary Reich

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Prop Thoughts with

Old Greenie

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n August 2005, my father returned home from a dinner party, tucked into bed for the evening, and never woke up. “That’s the way I want to go—in my sleep,” he often said in life, always very matter-of-fact about death and dying.

Watching my mother slowly decline over 12 years took a lot out of him, so I guess he was damned if he was going to suffer through a lengthy illness himself.

While his passing still seems annoyingly unfair even seven years later, it was the way he would have wanted it.

From a very early age—as far back as I can remember, in fact—my father and I explored the Bay together. I think my first memory was one evening when dad showed me an article in The Capital newspaper he had cut out (by the late Bill Burton, in fact—I remember his trademark beard and pipe even now) about the yellow perch run. Dad had recently purchased a 14-or-so-foot, vomit-green Ted Williams Gamefisher (we nicknamed her old greenie) from Sears Roebuck with a matching Gamefisher outboard, so the plan was to put in at the head of the Severn River and nab some yellow perch just downstream.

I don’t remember much about the fishing part of that day, but I do vividly recall hunkering down inside the bow section in a fetal position after the wind piped up and dad decided to head in for the day. Dad plowed through the stiff chop as if we were in a boat much larger than ours actually was. I recall being convinced that he was going

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to break the boat into many pieces in the process; we would sink, and it would be all over. Dad told me once that I angrily vowed that day never to get in a boat again.

Luckily though, dad was persistent.

We took old greenie just about everywhere. Dad and I crabbed all over Eastern Bay, fished off Hacketts Point for

white perch on hot summer evenings, and explored the Potomac River with her during camping excursions to Westmoreland State Park in Virginia. We even trailered her over to Assateague, MD, to crab and fish for flounder every summer. I was never quite sure about her seaworthiness, but

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dad never let her small size stop us from taking in the Bay’s many splendid nooks and crannies.

After nearly sinking her one Memorial Day while motoring out the Severn River to watch the Blue Angels perform, we eventually “upgraded” old greenie to a large, 18-foot skiff with a 25-horsepower Evinrude outboard. Old greenie literally split down the middle, perhaps repayment for all the mistreatment dad had given her over the years.

We quickly beached her just beyond the old (and now gone) Severn River railroad bridge where a friendly homeowner allowed us to use the phone and call my mother for a ride home. I don’t know how or if dad recovered the broken down hull or motor, but I’ll never forget that trip or the many more we’d take together or with family and friends in tow.

So it’s in August every year when I most often reflect back on those adventures with dad and old greenie. Perhaps those thoughts make me grateful that iPods, Nintendo, the Internet, and cable TV hadn’t even been thought out yet when I was growing up. Or maybe I feel forever indebted to my dad for the direction our odysseys together pointed me in life.

What I do know is that I’ve never seen a kid regret going out on the water instead of playing a video game.

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Out of My Mind

by Ruth Christie

This Is So Unexpected

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hat the heck? Who would name a sailboat Dominatrix? Someone in Knapps Narrows, I guess. Out and about, you come to expect certain things, such as other boats and people enjoying Bay time, cool dockside bars and restaurants, wonderful wildlife, and countless scenic Bay scenes. But, every season, we stumble across the unexpected. Here are some things we did not anticipate seeing this season.

##Up the Tred Avon River past Oxford, MD, “humongous” doesn’t capture how big this place is.

I bet it has room for a full-size basketball court, a movie theatre, and an Olympic size pool.

##New construction over Memorial Day weekend in Solomons.

The Lighthouse Inn & Restaurant had burned down March 15, 2006. Before that, my family always had dinner there over Labor Day weekend, because of the excellent entrees, fun wait staff, and stunning harbor and river views.

##The weekend before this ship squeezed under the Bay Bridge on its way to Baltimore, we caught glimpses of her just off Poplar Island.

##Church parking rules in Solomons.

Wonder what happens if you dare to disobey the signs.

##This spring, Harrison’s Chesapeake House on Tilghman Island was getting a facelift, including the docks, hotel rooms, outdoor patio and bar, dining rooms, and walkways. After 26 years of cruising to “Capt. Buddy’s” place, this is the first time we’ve seen such comprehensive upgrades.

##We dinghied so far up Harris Creek that we landed in Pot Pie. Who knew? Also known as Wittman, MD, the place sits between St. Michaels and Claiborne.

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Good afternoon, Gary, always look forward to each issue of PropTalk; my favorite boat is any Chesapeake deadrise.

With regard to the Rumba mystery boat in your June issue, did you research Lyman Boatworks in Cleveland, OH? They built many boats back in the day, and Rumba has very similar lines to their 13-foot Lapstrake Racer. According to their history, they did not give hull numbers to their boats smaller than 18 feet. Check out this link and look at the similarity of the two boats. It sounds like Rumba had a lot of custom finishing, so it’s not an exact match, but they are similar in appearance, and I’m interested in hearing your insight: clinkerbuilt.com Keep up the great work, and good luck with the research, Thank You, John Przychodzien

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Hi John, Thanks for your input on our mystery boat. While I think the lines are very similar, I took some time to look around at many of the Lyman designs and I just couldn’t find a model that came close to Rumba in shape, options, or size. That certainly doesn’t rule out Lyman as a manufacturer, however, and I am definitely not an expert in this boat type.

We’ll keep looking, though.

Thanks for your help, Gary

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Gary, really enjoyed reading the great article in PropTalk about the restoration project on the 14.5-foot runabout Rumba. When I was in high school during the early ’50s in Portsmouth, VA, my dad had a version of the same boat called a Yellow Jacket, built (I think) in Dennison, TX. I ran that boat all over the Elizabeth River and Hampton Roads for two summers. She had a 25-horsepower Evinrude, was 17 or 18 feet in length, had a distinguished teak and holly foredeck, and sported a large cockpit with the helm to starboard, as I recall. The molded plywood hull was absolutely beautiful.

I do remember a Yellow Jacket with twin cockpits and helm at the stern seat like the one pictured in the story. I don’t remember seeing but very few Yellow Jackets in

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Tidewater Virginia. She was a beauty, and much to my joy, out-ran any of the numerous Barbour Boats, which were very popular at the time. I did ##Roy Rogers, Dale Evans, and family cruising on their Texas-built Yellow-Jacket. Rogers was part-owner in the not notice it company. Photo courtesy of martyonline.com on Rumba, but our Yellow Jacket had a distinctive transom that was reinforced with a teak or mahogany edge plank around the sides and bottom.

Hope this helps out with finding the heritage for this fine craft.

Wes Batten Williamsburg, VA Hi Wes, Thanks for sharing your thoughts and memories about Yellow Jacket Boats. While I do not think that Rumba is a Yellow Jacket (Yellow Jackets generally were molded mahogany, not plywood on frame, like Rumba), I thoroughly enjoyed learning about the Yellow Jacket Boat Company, which was part-owned by none other than Roy Rogers. The boats were widely available on the East Coast and sold by Sears Roebuck and Company for a time. Find out all about these nifty boats here: martyonline.com Thanks for reading our magazine, Gary

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Dear Gary, have worked at Sassafras Harbor Marina in Georgetown, MD, for nine and a half years.

Two summers ago, Lisa, a very close friend, was diagnosed with breast cancer.

She had surgery at the end of August that year and has made a full recovery. Lisa lives in New Jersey, and I live in Maryland with my three kids. Because of the distance between us, and my daughters school/sports schedules and work (I’m a single mom), I wasn’t able to support her the way I would have liked to at the time. So in January of this year, my youngest daughter Elizabeth and I signed up to walk in the Susan G. Komen 3-Day in Philadelphia, PA, October 5-7. We are required to each raise $2300 to walk the 60 miles. Raising $4600 honestly seemed a little overwhelming.

I then asked Joe and Ann (the owners of Sassafras Harbor Marina) if I could hold a pancake breakfast fundraiser. And that’s all it took. This past weekend we held our second breakfast; with two more scheduled (one in July and one in August). Almost all of the supplies were donated. Alice, at Twinney’s Place in Galena, MD, has donated 45 pounds of bacon so far and will donate as much as we need for the remaining two breakfasts. Friends and slip holders at the marina donated pancake mix, sausage patties, more bacon, syrup, butter, utensils, etc. The list keeps growing.

Joe and Ann are just as determined as my daughter and I are to make sure we raise the $4600 that is needed to walk. In today’s sometimes harsh work environments, it is refreshing to have employers take such a personal interest in their employees. This is no longer me just trying to raise funds; this has turned into a marina event. Every weekend customers ask how fundraising is going, if they can help at the next breakfast, or if I need more supplies.

I’m also learning of someone new who has had breast cancer.

That is how you can tell a family-run business from a corporate one.

Susan Howard Georgetown, MD Susan, Thanks for sharing your great story. While either business model has its advantages and disadvantages, I have worked in family businesses throughout my career. Stories like yours make me grateful that I have.

All the best, Gary

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Picks a Name for Its Cocktail Classby Gary Racer Reich

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n the May and June issues of PropTalk, we asked readers to join us in noodling names for the Chesapeake Light Craft Cocktail Class Racer we’re building in preparation for the National Championships, which will be held August 18 at Rock Hall Yacht Club in Rock Hall, MD. We were astounded with the number of responses we received, and impressed with the

cleverness of many of the suggestions (you can see a full list of these names below). In the end, the PropTalk staff liked Bloody Mary the best, citing the play on words relating to PropTalk’s publisher, Mary Ewenson. While we certainly hope that no one gets bloody racing our cool craft, you’re not racing unless you’re rubbing.

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Massive Cranes Create a Spectacle on the Bay

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t was in late June when she showed up, and people started talking. No, it wasn’t Paris Hilton; it was the Zhen Hua 13, an 800-foot long, heavyload ship carrying four cranes reaching 14 stories into the sky. Before anchoring off of Poplar Island and stirring up speculation, the Zhen Hua 13 had sailed from China through the Indian Ocean, around Cape of Good Hope, up the South Atlantic Ocean to the North Atlantic Ocean, and then into the Chesapeake Bay at Cape Henry. Once she arrived, people started speculating as to what alien ship had landed in Bay Country.

The cranes aboard the Zhen Hua 13 were ordered so the Port of Baltimore (Seagirt Marine Terminal, specifically) can load and unload larger “Panamax” container ships that will transit the Panama Canal starting in 2015. These monster cranes can reach across a ship up to 22 containers wide, which extends the port’s current capability by six containers. Each crane has a rated lifting capability of more than 187,000 pounds, which is about 15 and a half elephants weighing 12,000 pounds each, for those doing fuzzy math at home.

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Preparations for her transit under the Bay and Francis Scott Key bridges lasted more than a week while crews from the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), Association of Maryland Pilots, Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA), Baltimore Port Authority, and other agencies planned the delicate ballet involved in squeezing this heavy-hitter under heavily traveled bridge spans with as little as 10 feet of clearance to spare at dead-low tide.

Once the experts decided it was safe, the Zhen Hua 13 weighed anchor and got underway just after noon on a triple-H (hazy, hot, humid) June day accompanied by two tugs. One tug was positioned on her forward port bow, while the other trailed behind with a heavy cable in case the passage under either set of bridges needed to be aborted. A set of USCG and Maryland Natural Resources Police boats created a safety zone around her in case things went wrong.

With a flotilla of waterborne onlookers following along, the Zen Hua 13 was slowed to a crawl just before reaching the first of two Bay Bridge spans. As she

slowed, SHA workers closed both Bay Bridge spans to prevent rubbernecking motorists from causing accidents. Small bursts of forward thrust could be seen exiting Zhen Hua 13’s stern as she slowly made her way through; clearing each span by what the USCG says was about 10 feet. Similar steps followed as she made her way under the Francis Scott Key Bridge, where traffic was also stopped until she cleared the spans and made way for the Seagirt Marine Terminal where the cranes will become a permanent fixture. The new machines should be operational by September.

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Take a Walk on the Lefty Kreh Trail

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espite frequently being labeled “The Yoda of Fly Fishing,” Maryland’s own Bernard Victor “Lefty” Kreh often shies away from any sort of recognition for his talents. And such was the case June 11 at Gunpowder State Park where Governor Martin O’Malley and state officials honored Kreh by dedicating a section of trail paralleling Gunpowder Falls from Prettyboy Reservoir to Bluemont Road in his name—the Lefty Kreh Fishing Trail. This section of the Gunpowder is well recognized as one of the country’s finest trout streams.

When asked about his thoughts on the newly dedicated trail, the response was delivered in typical Lefty fashion: “It’s (awfully nice but) embarrassing. I don’t need the recognition.” Some might say that’s terribly humble for the man credited more than just about any other with expanding the sport of fly fishing and more specifically, saltwater fly angling. But those lucky enough to know the man will tell you this humbleness is genuine.

Over the last 75 years, Kreh has authored more than 30 books on fly fishing, fly casting, fly tying, and fly fishing theory. He has traveled to some of the most remote regions on the planet in search of new fishing opportunities and changed the saltwater fly fishing game with his unique and often-imitated “Lefty’s Deceiver” fly pattern. But perhaps Kreh’s most noteworthy contribution to fly fishing has been his unending enthusiasm for teaching people how to effectively cast a fly rod, something he continues to do with regularity at fly fishing shows around the country today at the age of 87.

Kreh was born in Frederick, MD, in 1925. He grew up learning to hunt and fish on the Monacacy River as a way to support and feed his family (his father passed away when he was quite young). Kreh went on to serve in the military at the Battle of the Bulge in World War II, earning five battle stars and a Purple Heart. Kreh later worked at Fort Detrick cultivating strains of anthrax and was accidently infected at one point, landing him in the hospital for several weeks. It wasn’t until 2011 when Kreh learned that the strain that infected him was eventually named “BVK-1,” a sort of acronym based on his initials. Kreh today lives in Cockeysville, MD, continuing to maintain a travel schedule that would exhaust most well-seasoned road warriors.

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Net Benefits

by Ruth Christie

uch of Bay Country is short on rainfall, so salinities are rising and increasing the chance that sea nettles will ruin your skinny-dipping fun.

Our clubs know how well boat pools work: Eva Hill: “Our Nettle Net works. But, you need to rinse it off with fresh water after using, or it will stink. We’ve had to patch a few pinhole leaks in the floating ring. It’s hard to keep it behind the boat in a nice circle. The currents pull it, it swings from side to side, and it makes a narrow oblong pool as it moves around. It’s expensive, but worth having.”

Paul Rohrkemper: “We used one for years when cruising with our two boys and dogs. They work as advertised and are odorless. The whole family can get wet and cool off in a 12-foot diameter net. The net’s bottom keeps nettles at bay. After deflating the supporting tube, we stored the whole works in a mesh bag. We would rinse the bundled net with fresh water as we took our post-swim showers, let it dry on deck, and stash it in the locker. At season’s end, we spread it out on the lawn and gave it a good washdown before storing it for the winter.

After about 10 years of not using ours, I dug it out one summer so our neighbor’s grandkids could swim off their dock. The float’s glued seams had let go. I returned the net, and for a nominal charge, they stitched a new float to the original bag and supplied a new pump. Great customer service! While they’re not inexpensive, it sure beats paying transient slip fees just to cool off after a long, steamy Bay day.”

Diane Simon: “We have a six-year-old and an eight-year-old and used our 12-foot boat pool for the first time this weekend.

The kids loved it. There were only a few really big jellyfish around. No one in the boat pool got stung. It helped corral the

kids and kept them close to the boat. It was a bit tricky, because the pool wouldn’t hold its shape until the wind died down a bit. It’s now laid out drying on our deck.”

Tom and Kaye Assenmacher: “Several people in our club have used them during raft-ups. They seemed very effective. Seems like they would get clogged with algae, but they are easily deployed, very effective in keep the jelly fish away, and if not left in the water too long, easily rinsed off.”

Joey Sowell: “We have had great success using our nettle net so long as it does not come into contact with the bottom or submerged vegetation. If it does, rinse it thoroughly and make sure that there are no rips, mud, or sand in the netting before storing. We use the ‘Boat Pool’ brand and so far no nettles have penetrated the net.

Deploying and storing are quick and easy jobs. The ring inflates and comes with a foot pump. I always rinse the netting after each use and make sure it and the storage bag are dry before returning the netting and float ring back to the bag. It’s kind of expensive; it snags on our boat and is hard to untangle; flotsam and jetsam caught in the netting are hard to get out; life jackets and other floatation devices are a must; and the pool loses its circular shape in the wind or current. Turtles instinctively dive and are adept at getting tangled in netting. However, our net is easy to use and maintain, deploys and recovers quickly, and keeps most critters and trash out of the enclosed swimming area.”

Carl and Sue Reitz: “They’re great, but can be messy when you bring them in, because nettles can stick to them. Sure is refreshing on a hot day. Don’t sit on the circular float, or you’ll let the nettles in. The manufacturer went above and beyond by delivering our friend’s new Nettle Net to Dun Cove one hot summer evening.”

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f you are the type of angler who wouldn’t have any trouble figuring out what to do with $379,677, then perhaps consider entering the 39th running of the White Marlin Open August 6-10 in Ocean City, MD. Billed as “the Largest Billfishing Tournament in the World,” this event descends on the Maryland coast every year, bringing with it thousands of spectators, who vie for a chance to view the daily weigh-ins, and dozens of boats and crews from up and down the Atlantic Coast hoping to cash in on the big prize money.

Anyone can enter for a $1200 entry fee, which offers a shot at a guaranteed $50,000 top prize.

The big money, however, is in the “additional skill level” prizes, also known as “calcuttas.” Included in the tournament lineup are white marlin, blue marlin, sailfish, spearfish, tuna, mahi-mahi, wahoo, and many shark species, all of which are available as close as 30 miles offshore.

The biggest spectacles are the weigh-ins, which happen during the tournament daily at Harbour Island Marina (14th Street and the Bay).

The weigh-ins are held from 4 to 9:15 p.m. and are open to the public free of charge. There is no parking available at Harbour Island, but there is ample parking within a few blocks. The Presbyterian Church on 14th Street, just a block away, offers parking for a small donation. There will also be a “Park and Ride Shuttle Service” provided from the Convention Center. whitemarlinopen.com Follow us!

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##This isn’t Sesame Street... A National Modified named Big Bird By Pennzoil cuts to the chase. Photo by Gary Reich

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ne of countless reasons to visit Cambridge, MD, is the annual Cambridge Classic inboard powerboat regatta.

The 2012 installment will slice the waters off Great Marsh Park July 28-29. The Classic has been an integral part of the region for more than 100 years. Naturally, the sponsoring Cambridge Power Boat Regatta Association takes great pride in helping to continue this fine tradition and is dedicated to keeping admission free for all.

Each day, racing on Hambrooks Bay will begin at about 11 a.m. Classes include Grand Prix, 1 Litre Modified, 1.5 Litre Stock, 2.5 Litre Modified and Stock, 5 Litre Stock, Grand National Hydro, K Racing Runabout, Jersey Speed Skiff, National Modified, Pro Stock, Super Stock, and Cracker Box. Tune into WCEM-FM 106.3 for live radio broadcasts of the action.

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DOCK TALK Watermen’s Appreciation Day and Crab Feast August 12

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he Talbot County Watermen’s Association (TCWA) and the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels proudly present Watermen’s Appreciation Day August 12 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.). Meet Chesapeake watermen celebrating their heritage; enjoy hot crabs, cold beer, a watermen’s rodeo (think: boat-docking and jigger-throwing contests), and live music by Bird Dog and the Road Kings; see workboats; and get an autograph from reality TV star Edgar Hansen from the Discovery Channel’s “Deadliest Catch.”

Hot dogs, hamburgers, ice cream, cake, and snow cones will also be available. Kids and their families will enjoy games and activities throughout the day, including knot-tying demos, model boat building, and more. Take a free boat ride on the Buyboat Mister Jim, available every half hour from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. You can also bid on a number of items in TCWA’s silent auction, which includes artwork by Marc Castelli and benefits oyster restoration projects on the Chesapeake Bay. Find admission fees and more details here: talbotwatermen.org ##Photo by Tracey Munson courtesy of the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum

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Canine Cruises

July Thru Aug 2 on the

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days. Riverwalk Landing, Yorktown, VA.

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Groovin’ By the Bay

Sundays. Buckroe Beach, Hampton, VA.

Thru Aug 10Camps

Summer

Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons.

Thru Aug 19

Fireworks

Busch Gardens, Williamsburg, VA.

14-15

Pirate Fest Weekend and Pirate

Encampment Susquehanna Museum, Havre de Grace, MD.

14-15 14-Aug 18

Renaissance Festival Gloucester, VA.

Navy Way Boot Camps

10 a.m. to Noon. July 14 and August 18.

For ages six to 12 years. $37.

15

Cardboard Boat Regatta

Aquia Landing Park, Stafford, VA. Hosted by Rock Hill Ruritans.

15-21

Family Boatbuilding Week

Deltaville Maritime Museum, VA. $775 for a 12-footer, or $975 for a 14-footer.

7 and 8 p.m. Thursdays. Potomac Riverboat Company, Alexandria, VA.

16

Congress Declares Washington, DC, as New Capital of United States, 1790

16-Oct 1

Two Safe Boating Classes

Bass Prop Shops, Arundel Mills, MD. Hosted by U.S. Power Squadron. $40.

18

J. Millard Tawes Crab and Clam Bake Noon to 4 p.m.

Somers Cove Marina, Crisfield, MD. All-you-can-eat seafood for $40. Sweet!

19-22

Bluewater Rendezvous

Cruise from Hampton, VA, to the Tides Inn near Irvington, VA. Hosted by Bluewater Yacht Sales.

19-22

Sea Scouts Celebrate 100 Years

Chesapeake Sea Scout Flotilla at Baltimore’s Inner Harbor.

20

Patriot Cruise with Three Penny Opera 6 to 9 p.m. Ben-

efits St. Michaels Fire Department. $30.

20-22

International Jet Ski Races

Colonial Beach, VA. Upstate Watercraft Promotions/International Jet Sport Boating Association National Tour.

20-22

Southside Boys & Girls Club Flounder Fishing Tourney Marina

Shores, Virginia Beach, VA. Hosted by East Coast Repair and Fabrication.

21

AquaPalooza 2012!!!!!

Noon to dark. Gilligan’s Pier on Pope’s Creek out of Prince William Marine, Newburg, MD.

21

Cecil County Food and Wine Festival Community Park, North

East, MD. Benefits Plumpton Park Zoo.

21

Chesapeake Standup Challenge Eastport YC. Hosted by

East of Maui Boardshop in Annapolis.

21

Delaware City Day

Parades, vendors, music, fireworks, and more along the waterfront.

21

James River Raft Race and Summer Festival

James River State Park, Gladstone, VA. Bateau rides, kids’ fun, food, music, canoe and kayak races, a duck race, exhibitions, water-gun competitions, and more.

21 21

Mid-Atlantic Hermit Crab Challenge Virginia Beach, VA. Project WILD Teacher raining Workshop

Cylburn Arboretum, Baltimore.

21-22

Kids’ Classic Fishing Tournament

Ocean City Marlin Club, Ocean City, MD. Benefits Wish-A-Fish Foundation.

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Sharkfest! Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons.

Wild Pony Swim/Carnival

Pork, Peanut, and Pine Festival Chip-

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21-Aug 5

Lighthouse Adventure

Cruises Calvert Marine Museum, Solo-

mons. Cruise July 21 or August 5 onboard a private charter vessel. $130 for the daylong trip; excludes lunch.

21-Aug 11

Lore Oyster

House Days 1 to 4 p.m. Calvert Marine

Museum, Solomons. Live like a waterman July 21 and August 11. $20.

22

John Dillinger Joins the U.S. Navy To Avoid Prosecution for Auto Theft, 1923

22

River Safety and Tubing Trip

12:30 to 4 p.m. Friends of the Rappahannock, Fredericksburg, VA. $15 per person; $45 per family.

Chincoteague, VA.

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26-29 St. Clair, MI.

St. Clair River Offshore Classic

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Cruise for Life

MacMillan Pier, Provincetown, MA. Benefits cancer research.

28

Fishing Tournament of Ladies and Youth

Dare Marina, Yorktown, VA.

28

Middle River Dinghy Poker Run Middle River YC, Essex,

MD. Benefits Norris Lane Foundation.

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Party on the Potomac Hosted

by Maryland Powerboat Club.

Pirates on the Potomac

Piney Point Lighthouse Museum, MD.

28

Splash and Dash (Tube Race)

Branch Kreppel Memorial Blue Marlin Tournament Sunset Marina,

5 p.m. Lynchburg, VA. Benefits James River Association.

28

Sassafras River. $25.

Ocean City, MD.

AquaPalooza 2012!!!!

5 to 8 p.m. Deep Creek Marina, McHenry, MD. Boats, music, and more.

28

Chesapeake Folk Festival

28

Sultana Projects Lotus Kayak Paddle 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

28-29

Cambridge Classic Cambridge, MD.

Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels.

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CSS Shenandoah Learns the Civil War Is Over, 1865 Her captain

and crew had been prowling Pacific waters searching for Yankee whaling ships.

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Full Moon Party

Boatyard Bar & Grill, Eastport.

Coast Guard City Celebration Portsmouth, VA. Great Pocomoke Fair

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Pocomoke City, MD. Fair fun and fireworks.

3

Rotary Club of Annapolis Crab Feast 5 to 8 p.m. Navy-Marine

Corps Stadium, Annapolis. Benefits local community and cultural organizations.

3-4

Marlin Club Ladies Tournament

Ocean City Marlin Club, MD.

3-4

St. Mary’s County National Lawn Mower

Racing Bowles Farms, Clements, MD.

3-5

Cape Charles Clam Slam Festival

Cape Charles Harbor, VA.

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Chesapeake Bay ports.

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Beach Party on the Square

4 to 9 p.m. Leonardtown, MD.

Betterton Appreciation Day Betterton Beach, MD.

Blessing of the Combines Snow Hill, MD.

Central Poker Run

Hosted by Chesapeake Bay Power Boat Association.

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Children’s Day

St. Clement’s Island Museum, MD. Games, demos, food, music, and more!

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Free Seminar: Basic Weather Forecasting 9:30 a.m.

West Marine, Rockville, MD. Hosted by Rockville Sail and Power Squadron.

4 5

U.S. Coast Guard Day

Cape Charles Boat-Docking Contest 12:30 to 5 p.m. Cape

Charles Town Harbor, VA.

6-10

White Marlin Open

Harbour Island Marina, Ocean City, MD.

7

National Lighthouse Day

”You can’t have a light without a dark to stick it in.” ~Arlo Guthrie

8 10

The National Aquarium in Baltimore Opens, 1981 Crab Pickin’ at the Point

5 to 10 p.m. TowneBank Fountain Park, Norfolk, VA.

10-12

Havre de Grace Seafood Festival

Tydings Memorial Park, Havre de Grace, MD.

10-12

International Offshore Powerboat

Race Port Huron, MI.

10-12

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Watermen’s Appreciation Day & Crab Feast

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Seafood Feast-I-Val

1 to 6 p.m. Governor’s Hall, Sailwinds Park, Cambridge, MD. Benefits Cambridge Rescue Fire Company.

11-12

Hampton Cup Regatta (Summer Nationals)

East Mercury Bridge, Fort Monroe, Hampton, VA. North America’s oldest continuously-run hydroplane boat race!

Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. Boat-docking contest, live music, food, beer, and more.

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Perseids Meteor Shower

Left Hander’s Day

“The right half of the brain controls the left half of the body. This means that only left-handed people are in their right mind.” ~Anonymous, but smart

13-17

Children’s Model Building Workshop

Reedville Fishermen’s Museum, VA. Kids make their own Mabel skiff.

13-17

Finding Your Way on the Chesapeake Bay

9 a.m. to Noon. Annapolis. Two classes for kids. $110 per class.

16

An Angler Fishing for Salmon in the Klondike River Discovers Gold in the Yukon, 1896

16

Boston in Concert

7:30 p.m. Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons. $40 to $50.

16

National Rum Day

What’s all this fuss about a little fermented molasses, yeast, and water?

16-18

Capt. Steve Harman Poor Girl’s Open

Bahia Marina, Ocean City, MD.

17

Beach Bash

7 to 10 p.m. Mount Trashmore Park, Virginia Beach, VA.

17

The Chesapeake-Potomac Hurricane Forms, 1933

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17-18

Caroline Summerfest

Denton, MD. Fireworks, food, and fun.

17-18

Rock the Bay Poker Run Nauti-Goose

Saloon, North East, MD.

17-19

Boat Show and Marina Open House

Jackson Marine Sales, North East, MD.

17-31

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24-26

12-Ounce Regatta

Grab your boat-building buckets August 11. Racing, music, drinks, and more to benefit Annapolis Community Boating.

Bad Poetry Day

”She shifts on sea swells.”

Beach N’ Boat Flounder Tournament

Maryland waters of the Chesapeake Bay.

18

Cocktail Class National Championship Regatta

Rock Hall YC, MD.

18

York County Waterway Alliance Croaker Tournament

Dare Marina, Yorktown, VA.

19-24

Mid-Atlantic $500,000

Sunset Marina, Ocean City, MD, and Canyon Club Resort Marina, Cape May, NJ. Prize money approaches $2 million.

20-26

East Coast Surfing Champion-

ships The Oceanfront, Virginia Beach, VA.

A 5.8 Earthquake Shakes the Washington, DC, Area at 1:51 p.m., 2011 Escape to Solomons/Customer

Appreciation Event Spring Cove Marina.

“Docktails,” dinner, music, prizes, and giveaways. Hosted by Clarks Landing.

25

Boating Safety Clinic

Annapolis Maritime Museum.

During an eight-hour-day, about 100 boats will be inspected onsite by marine pros.

25

Leukemia Cup Powerboat Poker Run Old Dominion

Boat Club, Alexandria, VA.

25

RiverFest Kids’ Fishing Tournament and Awards

Cookout Charlestown Stone Wharf, MD.

25

Waterman’s Paddle for Humanity Standup Paddleboard Race Potomac River.

25-Oct 21

Maryland Renais-

sance Festival Revel Grove, Crownsville, MD. Yee have been forewarned, matey.

26

Taylors Island Boat-Docking Contest

Noon practices; 1 p.m. contest. Slaughter Creek Marina, Taylors Island, MD. $2.

30 30

Full Moon Party

Boatyard Bar & Grill, Eastport.

Warren Buffett Is Born, 1930

(His first income tax return in 1944 had a $35 deduction for using his bicycle and watch on his paper route)

31-Sep 2

National Hard Crab Derby

and Fair Somers Cove Marina, Crisfield,

MD. Celebrate 65 years with crab races, beauty pageants, parades, crab cooking and picking contests, crafts, games, amusement rides, a swim meet, boat-docking contests, and fireworks.

31-Sep 3

Waterstock

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31-Sep 4

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aptain Eddie Green Jr., owner of the charter boat Plumb Crazy out of Chesapeake Beach, MD, took PropTalk and Boy Scout Troop 109 from Halethorpe, MD, to the action at an undisclosed location, where scouts, scout masters, and other scout volunteers took turns at reeling in and tagging and carefully releasing 27 striped bass, one of which could

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Keeping Kids Sane “at Sea”

by Ruth Christie

N

o other words in the English dictionary strike as much angst in a cruising parent’s psyche as “I’m bored.” Mind you, our two kids have whined that pesky phrase with tired droopy eyes (Puss in Boots in “Shrek” would be proud) while sitting smack dab in the middle of a mad array of reading and coloring books, “toys of appeasement,” puzzles, cards, and other totally undeserved cruising gifts spilling over our boat’s salon.

I’ll admit sometimes I’ve gone a bit overboard in stocking the “bribing” booty chest, especially as the kids have gotten into their early teens. But a new card game, puzzle book, or toy has been known to happily entertain both of them between afternoon snack time and dinner and beyond… well, sometimes. That’s especially true because no television or movies are on our boat ever, no matter how many multi-day cruises we take.

##Captain and crew take a break this spring at Tilghman on Chesapeake off the Choptank River.

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irst, we try to keep their minds occupied with fun things to read and do on weekend and week-long cruises. But, fights afloat between our 10- and 14-year-old are unavoidable. To reduce the frequency and intensity of bickering, we cruise with variety in mind and keep travel times under four hours. In addition to reading books and playing one of nearly 30 game clips on their hand-held Nintendo, our kids love to swim off the back of the boat while at an anchorage or in a swimming pool at a marina, and they crave places with ice cream and playgrounds with swings.

Our kids also enjoy taking dinghy rides, so we try to spice things up with various

destinations. Good options are picnics and walks on Wye Island and other waterfront parks; strolls to as-promised Shirley Temples and restaurant meals in scenic Bay towns; visits to playgrounds, swings, water parks, and other cool, kid-friendly amusements; trolley rides; and even naps in their breezy berth down below. They may not admit it, but sometimes they sleep during the day while we’re underway, at anchorage, or in a slip. Afternoon siestas are just part of the flow of our boat trips, even for the captain and crew.

Other great ways to keep our kids happy onboard are to include other family members with kids onboard, fish and crab off

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the boat, hose kids down in the aft cockpit, watch wildlife, play card games, do jigsaw puzzles and scholastic workbooks (be sure to rip out the answers in the back and keep them handy but out of sight), and make small (cheap) crafts. Our kids have boat journals, but we haven’t had a lot of success in seeing the pages get filled with stories, drawings, and photos of their cruising exploits, at least not yet. And, when bedtime rolls around, light sticks come out and add a cozy touch to the onboard ambiance.

At the end of each cruise, both of them are now responsible for cleaning their berth and packing their backpacks, while I woefully accept the duty of sorting their clothes into bags of clean, dirty, and “OK to reuse” laundry. Nicholas thinks if you wear shorts one day, they need to be washed.

I’m working on his misguided thinking, although sometimes he’s right, depending on the level of care he’s taken while eating and playing during the day. And, if left to her own devices, Laura would wear the same colorful outfit five days in a row, regardless of how many chocolate milk and other mystery meal deposits grace her front. During the summer, swimsuits and sunscreen are the outfits our kids choose for comfort most days, often all day long.

Soon, we hope the kids will help us more with navigating while underway and with galley duty, including food prep, cooking, and cleanup. They’ll also help with menu and trip planning, driving the dinghy, cleaning the boat, and getting and keeping her cruise ready.

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Keeping Kids Sane “at Sea”

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peaking of the galley… Food and drinks are great stress reducers, a fun way to pass time, and help keep the “metime-now” whining down to a low roar. On the water, everyone tends toward being a bit dehydrated, so we keep lots of watery beverages on hand and some treats, too.

The kids like chocolate milk onboard, and most times, we use reduced-sugar Hershey’s

Chocolate Syrup. We also have low-cal powdered juice mixes to lock and load in twin water bottles, which go into the fridge for later. There’s nothing worse than a dizzy kid on a boat who is a pint low on water.

In addition to “dictating” a strict schedule of morning and afternoon snack times, the kids enjoy three meals, with dessert at the latter two. So, my boat’s pantry is often

better equipped than the one at my house.

We stock a variety of snacks, foods, and drinks for the kids and for us. Since boat time translates to vacation time, we often eat and drink things that we would not normally have at home. The treat aspect goes a long way toward keeping everyone happy afloat and can act as a bridge toward good behavior.

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##Laura enjoys some scary stories, while Nicholas recharges his “house batteries.”

ou might think with all these treats—food, beverages, and gifts— and cruises all over the Bay, our kids would be spoiled beyond belief.

But they are not… at least I don’t think they are. I just wish they’d clear a path on the sole in their berth. Tripping over books, pillows, clothes, and toys is not my idea of a good time when we’re rocking and rolling at speed trying to close a port, find a puzzle, or hit the head.

What we can’t see—but hope are there nonetheless—are a growing collection of fond cruising memories they’re creating every season. We don’t know if they will take the weekend cruising lifestyle for granted as they morph into true teenagers and young adults, or if they’ll be “boatists” when they grow up. But, while it can be hard to balance what the kids versus parents want to do and when, with a little creativity, our boat is a peaceable kingdom much of the time.

BIG Improvements for Boaters

The town of urbanna used BIG funds to install transient boat slips, bulkheads, a pedestrian walkway, new power pedestals and ADA compliant restroom facilities with showers and laundry.

Virginia’s waterways provide enjoyment to thousands of boaters each year. As more recreational boaters take to the water, the need for shelter, tie-ups and sanitary facilities also increases. The National Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG) program protects the integrity of our waterways by helping marinas meet the needs of transient boaters. BIG projects in Virginia improve access to tie-ups, fuel stations, restrooms, laundry facilities, showers, pump-out and dumpstations. These improvements protect Virginia’s waterways and bring more enjoyment to boaters.

The town of Urbanna used BIG (Boating Infrastructure Grant) funds to install transient boat slips, bulkheads, a pedestrian walkway,

power pedestals and improvements, ADA compliant restroom facilities with showers and laundry.

For a list new of marinas with BIG call 804-864-7468 or visit: http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/EnvironmentalHealth/ONSITE/BIGCVA.htm

Today more than 12 million boats cruise and fish in the waters of the United States. Recreational proptalk.com boating is a growing economic activity, and in many ways exceeds that of waterborne commerce.

Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG) funding is available to help marinas meet the increasing demand for transient boater tie-ups and sanitary facilities. The BIG program protects the integrity of our waterways

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ce cream and swings dictate where we cruise 99.5 percent of the time. Here are other amusements for generating and maintaining contentment and tolerable behavior onboard: • Cruise to places with water parks (kids’ first choice)

• Stay at resort marinas with swimming pools (second choice), sandy beaches, kids’ activity “camps,” restaurants with air conditioning, putt-putt golf…

• Slip into marinas in big cities for an endless array of entertainment of all sorts for all ages, including museums, aquariums, shops, restaurants, movie parlors, ships to tour…

• Visit marinas in small towns for Tiki bars (parents’ first choice), walks in town, restaurant meals…

• Set the hook in nettle-free anchorages in creeks near Bay towns and cities with the above amenities and waterfront parks with picnic tables, grills, short walks and dinghy rides, nature centers, guided tours, wildlife…

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Trailering “Downy Oshun” The Zen and Art of

Boat Trailer Maintenance

by Gary Reich

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eading down to the ocean (“downy ocean” in Bayspeak) is a summertime ritual often based around the dog days of summer when Bay Country weather is hot and steamy, and the coastal waters along Maryland and Virginia’s coasts offer some relative relief from the hazy inland heat. Amongst the throng of vacationing road warriors are boats of all types on trailers of all sizes in various states of repair… or disrepair.

And the scene is familiar: The family on the side of the road in the blazing heat glaring angrily at the father, who is down on one knee inspecting a boat trailer with a broken bearing, flat tire, or other mechanical breakdown. To avoid this unpleasant scenario (or other, more dangerous ones), read

on to see what steps you can take to ensure your trailer is in tip-top shape.

If you want to see the good, bad, and ugly, simply take a drive through any launch ramp parking lot to see the condition of the trailers that haul our boats to the water. There you will surely find cracked and dry-rotted tires on rusty frames, corroded cables on twisted winch drums, hanging wiring, and probably worse issues hidden behind old globs of grease. In the rush to make sure our boats are ready for action each year, it’s easy to overlook the little things that make it possible to get to the water safe and sound. I know, because I have been that culprit. To keep on the right track, your trailer and tow vehicle should be inspected at least twice a season.

Tires and Treads Have a peek at your tires and understand the designation molded into the sidewalls. Trailer tires are labeled “ST” for “Special Trailer,” as they have much sturdier sidewalls than your ordinary car (“P”) or light truck (“LT”) tire. Also check the loading specifics of your tires (also located on the sidewall) to make sure you are not exceeding the tires’ rating. Overloading is one of the biggest causes of tire failure. Every trailer owner should have his own tire gauge and not be remiss in using it. Check the tires when they are cold. And always carry a spare tire and the tools necessary to change it on the road. (Don’t assume that your truck jack and tire iron will fit.

More than likely, they won’t). While you are down there, check for cracks and dry-rot in the side walls, and look for signs of uneven wear, which is more likely on trailer tires than car tires.

If your boat is stored outside, consider jacking it onto blocks and removing the tires for inside storage. UV rays and extended contact with the damp ground will shorten tire life. If you must leave the tires out in the elements, especially on the damp ground, put a piece of plywood underneath them to keep them dry and out of contact with the ground to reduce the chances of dry rot.

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Whacky Wheel Bearings

positive pressure inside the sealed hub. Still, it’s a good idea to let A wheel bearing failure has the highest vacation-ruining potential the hubs cool a bit before splashing the trailer into the Bay. Have a of anything on your rig. When wheel bearings fail, the whole assembly heats up from friction, which can damage or even sever the cool beverage in the launch ramp staging area (but out of the way of the ramps) while you wait for things to cool off‌ like yourself. axle. This will leave you stranded on the side of the road less one The Load-Rite Trailer Company wheel and with your (now unrecommends repacking wheel bearings happy) spouse and (ever impatient) with fresh grease and inspecting for children while you wait with your axle wear every 12 months or 12,000 credit cards ready for the help that miles. This requires jacking the trailer will take forever to arrive. Since up, pulling both the wheel and the the elements that lead to bearing wheel hub off the axle, pulling the trouble are mostly hidden, special grease seals, cleaning up the whole care needs to be taken to ensure assembly, installing new grease seals, happy traveling.

Wheel hubs heat up underway packing in grease, and putting the whole thing back together. Since bearby design. This helps liquefy the ing kits are fairly inexpensive ($15 to grease around the bearings so it $25), it’s prudent and easy to replace remains well distributed and in everything (bearings, seals, and grease) motion to help the bearings spin. at the same time.

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Trailering “Downy Oshun”CONTINUED slide the bearings onto the axle, take one of the bearing races in your hand and work it back and forth with a big dollop of grease until you have grease thoroughly distributed throughout the bearing rollers.

If your wheels are equipped with bearing protectors, you only need to check the lubrication level. Bearing Buddy Inc. says that if the bearing protector’s inner piston cap can be “wobbled,” the chamber has a cushy layer of grease in it. If it cannot be wobbled, this signifies that there is not enough grease in the piston chamber, and you are asking for trouble. Although the bearing protector manufacturers promise a lifetime of trouble-free operation, a prudent step would be to take the whole assembly apart at least once every two years to repack and inspect it.

Wenchy Winches Perhaps the most important part of the winch system is the safety strap. This is simply a permanently mounted chain or piece of webbing that hooks on to your bow eye as a backup in case the winch decides to freewheel while you are charging down the highway. Always make sure that the safety strap is in good shape and hooked up when traveling.

It is smart to check the wire or cloth winch strap each time you go to make sure it’s holding up. Give it a complete inspection about once a year by spooling the entire cable or strap and checking for corrosion and broken strands in wire, or frayed threads and chafe in a cloth strap. If yours is made of wire, wear canvas gloves for protection and to help you find the “meathooks” that occur when small strands break. It’s better for the glove to find the hook than your flesh. If you are finding many of these aggravating breaks, replace the entire cable. Heavy rust or white-colored corrosion are also signs to replace the cable. Check the compression sleeve where the bow hook is attached. Is it cracked anywhere? Is it badly misshaped?

Has the wire started to pull out of the sleeve? Also inspect your bow hook for rust, corrosion, and the function of the keeper snap. If your hook does not have a keeper snap to prevent the hook from falling off, buy a new hook.

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Lights and Wiring When it comes to your lights, you can travel confidently under the theory that if it isn’t broken, there’s no need to fix it. Personally, I feel better knowing that I’ve checked for loose connections, corrosion in bulb sockets and connectors, frayed wire, chafed wiring insulation, and sharp, wire-cutting edges of the access holes in the trailer. Other ocean-bound drivers, including state troopers, will appreciate your care, too. Replace old wiring with tinned marine-grade material. (Ancor Marine makes the good stuff.) While you are at it, consider replacing old lights with a kit that uses light-emitting diodes (LEDs), which have sealed housings and will last for up to 60,000 hours of use.

If you have conventional incandescent bulbs, unplug your trailer lights a few minutes before launching to let the bulbs cool down. The thermal shock of dunking your hot bulbs into relatively cool water will seriously shorten their life. You can do it while you let the wheel hubs cool. (Remember that cool beverage?) Spray trailer connectors and wiring plugs with a good water-displacing lubricant such as WD-40 once or twice a season to inhibit corrosion.

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Trailering “Downy Oshun”CONTINUED Safety Chains, Frame, and Hitch Safety chains at the hitch should be free of rust, and the hooks should be in their original “S” shape. As an upgrade, consider replacing “S” hooks with screw pin shackles that have a safety wire so they will remain captive. Replace suspicious chain with a fresh new length. It’s cheap insurance.

With the trailer securely chocked and stabilized, have a crawl underneath and inspect for frame damage or corrosion. Alternatively, schedule a few extra minutes when you have the boat in the water next and have a closer look without the boat to get in your way. This is also an excellent time to inspect your rollers. If there are any frame issues, especially with corrosion, have a trailer dealer inspect the rig to see if it can be repaired.

To inspect the hitch bracket, first make sure the vehicle’s emergency brake is set and the transmission is in park. Pull yourself under the back of your vehicle with a flashlight and have a good look at the hitch bracket, paying particular attention to the mounting bolts. If any of the bolts are badly corroded, remove and replace them. If the hitch bracket itself is badly rusted, consider replacing the whole setup.

If you decide to replace the hitch bracket or fasteners yourself, make sure you buy “grade eight” bolts from a trailer supply house.

The grade five fasteners that hardware houses typically sell have a tensile strength of just 120,000 pounds per square inch versus the 150,000 pounds per square inch offered by grade eight material.

These little things will go a long way to making your boatrelated roadwork safe and happy for all. Have fun “downy ocean.” ##Check for signs of rust. Photo by Gary Reich

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altimore has quite a history when it comes to making beer, with more than 100 old breweries in the city’s past. Because National Bohemian (aka Natty Boh or National) is so closely tied to Baltimore, steamed crabs, and the Chesapeake Bay, PropTalk decided to delve a bit into its history. Who doesn’t like reading about cheap beer?

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ver the years, Natty Boh has been brewed in different locations by different companies perhaps using different recipes.

But, the one constant is how much people in Baltimore love the beer, no matter what.

As early as 1850, Baltimore brewers sent barrel-laden, horsedrawn wagons rambling up O’Donnell Street to store beer in lagering cellars dug into the hillside. By 1885, the National Brewing Company (NBCo) at the intersection of O’Donnell and Conkling streets had begun brewing Natty Boh and other selections.

About 900 people worked at NBCo. Fussy German brew masters with thick Old World accents dressed in white lab coats supervised the hospital-clean kettle room. At the loading dock, railroad tracks marked production’s beginning and end: one track brought in rail cars laden with grain that was sucked into the brewery through big pipes, and another track served the freight cars that hauled away the bottled beer. Competing brewery staff staged softball games on Fridays, during which the losers had to drink the other guys’ beer.

After the 13 some odd years of prohibition ended in 1933, NBCo introduced Mr. Boh, a one-eyed mascot with a handlebar mustache and distinctive smile. Mr. Boh was the iconic face for the brand and appeared on all cans, bottles, packaging, and merchandise found in shops all over Maryland… and still does. But over the years, Mr. Boh’s attire, stance, and/or look have morphed to suit different needs and events.

In the late 1940s, canned beer became popular. NBCo was the first American brewer to market six packs of cans, thanks to the handiwork of a submariner-turned-packaging innovator onsite. In the 1950s, the company adopted the now famous slogan: “From

the Land of Pleasant Living,” which reached its peak during the 1960s. That’s when NBCo acquired a Chesapeake Bay skipjack and named it the Chesterpeake after a seagull that appeared in their ads. The Chesterpeake travelled throughout the Maryland portion of the Chesapeake Bay visiting various local festivals, regattas, and yacht clubs and appeared in television commercials.

In 1965, NBCo became the official sponsor of the Baltimore Orioles. For a time, the company’s president Jerold Hoffberger also owned that baseball team. In the late 1960s, Natty Boh was served at Memorial Stadium, cementing its reputation as “official” beer of Baltimore. In the 1970s, local icons included the Colts (…that’s another story in itself), the Orioles, and the dapper Mr. Boh. Between 1973 and 2010, no less than five changes in company ownership occurred. The original Baltimore brewing facility has since been redeveloped as the Brewer’s Hill complex.

In May 2010, the Pabst Brewing Company, which was brewing Natty Boh at the time, was sold to a private investor who wanted to keep Natty Boh and Mr. Boh alive. In February 2011, local taverns in Baltimore celebrated being able to once again serve Natty Boh from kegs. The beer also became available at Oriole Park at Camden Yards for the home season opener that year, the first time since 1992.

Today, most sales of Natty Boh (using its original recipe) are in Baltimore, even though the beer is brewed at the Miller/Coors facility in Eden, NC (at least it was a press time). For the 20th anniversary of Oriole Park at Camden Yards, commemorative 16-ounce cans of Natty Boh showed a brawny Mr. Boh swinging a bat with Baltimore’s iconic skyline in the background. Party on, Mr. Boh! nationalbohemian.com

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y parents kept the bottle box on the back porch; it made a great seat. They were long-neck returnables, which dad had filled every pay day. A few years ago, we started drinking Natty again in place of the high-dollar imports. It just doesn’t get any better than that!”

“One of my earlier memories is the National Beer ad on Baltimore television with the chorus singing the National Beer song. I think the ads were shown during the Monday night fights, one of my father’s favorites.”

“At a tavern in Ellicott City, we saved more than 300 Natty Boh cans to make our six-foot Christmas tree. What a way to say, ‘Merry Christmas from the Land of Pleasant Living!’”

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Have Pad, Will Travel 4 iPad Essentials for Boaters

by Gary Reich

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he point of cruising, angling, or doing any other powerboating-related activity generally is to “unplug” and get away from the frenetic electronic world in which we reside. This means making a concerted effort to leave smartphones, portable video games, computers, and other mobile devices at home—or at least powered down until we “absolutely” need them. But this year—after finally purchasing an iPad that is able to connect not only to cellular data networks, but also has a small GPS antenna inside I decided there is some merit to having one aboard, at least part of the time.

I have been sporadically using an iPhone aboard to check tides, mark fishing hot spots, loosely navigate my way around new areas, and take “on-the-fly” pictures during fishing adventures for about two years; and many of my fishing pals use some sort of iOS or Android smartphone for the same tasks these days. Any sort of intelligence one can gather out on the water can mean the difference between a great fishing day and a mediocre one. I never really saw the use in bringing an iPad along until carrying one aboard for a delivery from Norfolk, VA, to Annapolis in May, where I found it very useful with the right apps. After that trip, I bought a watertight Pelican case for my iPad and now often bring it along when fishing, too.

There literally are hundreds of thousands of apps available for portable devices, but we only have room for the ones we think you’ll find most useful when cruising, fishing, or just out having fun. And before

firing off that letter to the editor (even though we do love to get letters), we know that the iPad—and its operating system, iOS 5—are not the only names in the tablet game. Android tablets certainly are popular—especially the Kindle Fire and some offerings from Toshiba and Samsung—but we’ve simply found that the app ecosystem (and the companies that sell, support, and regularly update those apps) for the iPad currently is much more robust. For the sake of inclusiveness, we’ve listed the availability of each particular app for both iOS and Android after each write up. Lastly, most, if not all of these apps require a second- or third-generation iPad that has both Wi-Fi and 3G/4G LTE capabilities, and an active cellular data plan. You may also be able to find some of these apps for iPhone, but the ones we mention are optimized for the iPad’s large screen.

SST Online HD Has the Edge

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ny offshore angler will tell you that bluewater fishing success usually depends on finding the edges. Those “edges” are where warm Gulf Stream waters meet cooler inshore waters; pelagic predators frequently gather to feed here. While one can find these edges by simply watching for temperature differences on a fish finder or looking for water clarity changes, the SST Online HD app allows you to view satellite images showing these temperature gradients right on your iPad, with all the usual hot spots charted in a convenient overlay. So instead of relying on second-hand information—or worse, just guessing—you can find out exactly where those edges are and save lots of time and fuel money by heading to them right from the start. The newest version of the software also features real-time GPS vessel tracking.

Price: Free (Requires one-year $149 subscription for daily chart temperature updates) Availability: iOS and Android ##The SST Online HD app updates daily with NOAA sea surface temperature overlays and tracks your position using real-time GPS.

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RayView/RayControl: We Have Assumed Control

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aymarine’s RayView and RayControl apps serve two different purposes. When used with compatible Raymarine multi-function displays (MFD), RayView allows you to use your iPad as a portable repeater using built-in Wi-Fi so you can see what’s happening on-screen anywhere on the boat. Whatever the MFD is showing (chartplotter, fish finder, video feed, engine gauges, etc.), the same will show on the iPad. This app is particularly useful for a skipper taking a watch break who wants to keep an eye on what the crew is doing from the comfort of a berth. RayControl takes the whole adventure one step further by actually allowing the iPad user to control the MFD unit and make adjustments to course with the autopilot; lay a course using the chartplotter, or switch screens to view remote video feeds.

Prices: RayView: Free RayControl: $49.99 Availability: iOS and Android ##What you see on your multifunction display is what you get on your iPad. RayView simply displays what is on your MFD on your iPad, while RayControl allows you to actually make inputs and changes on your iPad, which wirelessly sends the commands to your MFD. Image courtesy of Raymarine

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Navionics HD: Frugal Full-Featured Charting

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avionics virtually invented electronic charting as we know it, so it was no surprise when it was essentially first to the game when it came to creating interactive charting apps for the iPad. While several different Navionics HD apps are available with coverage all over the world, most Bay Country boaters will be interested in the Marine & Lakes: USA HD suite, which includes coverage for the United States, including Hawaii and Alaska. While we wouldn’t go as far as to say the Navionics HD app is good enough to serve as your primary navigation unit (and it shouldn’t be), it is full-featured enough to serve as a casual aid for navigating Bay waters, finding a marina, or locating a spot to drop the hook. Inside the app you will find a full chart suite; tide and tidal current information; marina and marine facility listings; GPS tracking (speed, course, and tracking), waypoint marking (great for anglers marking hot spots), and route-making capabilities; and Google Maps overlays. Best of all, the chart data resides on the iPad, so you don’t have to be connected to a cellular data network for the charts to load (but you will need a 3G/4G LTE-enabled iPad for this to work).

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here are probably as many available tide and tidal current apps as there are weather apps (it’s a fairly simple procedure to program an app that pulls information from free sources like NOAA Weather and NOAA Tides and Tidal Currents), but Tide Graph is perhaps one of the most useful and easy to use of the lot. The default display provides sunrise, sunset, moonrise and moon phase information along with four complete tide cycles and their heights. This data are represented on a graph with a movable cursor that allows the user to see when the greatest amount of water is moving, when it happens, and at what stage the moon is in its ascent and descent during those times. Equally detailed current information is available for stations that provide that information. The app uses GPS information to show nearby tide and tidal current stations overlaid on a Google Maps display.

Simple tide charts are also available, which show tides and their heights over a one-month time period.

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Dock Bar Guide

410-867-7200 presented by:

Located on the beautiful West River in Galesville, Maryland

UPPER BAY Bay Café

Baltimore Harbor (410) 522-3377

Carson's Creekside

Dark Head Creek (410) 238-0080

Chesapeake Inn

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

LOWER BAY 39° 16.4N 76° 34.3W 39° 19.1N 76° 25.3W 39° 31.5N 75° 17.19W

Aqua at Bay Creek Resort

37° 15.4N 75° 58.7W

Chicks Oyster Bar

36° 54.2N 76° 05.6W

Dockside Inn

36° 54.2N 76° 05.1W

La Marinella

36° 54.2N 76° 04.1W

Lead Bellys Restaurant

37 49.9N 76° 17.19N

Mallards at the Wharf

37° 42.7N 75° 45.3W

One Fish Two Fish

36° 54.4N 76° 04.3W

River’s Inn

37° 15.2N 76° 28.5W

Smithfield Station

36° 58.5N 76° 37.2W

Sunset Grill

37° 07.1N 75° 58.7W

Surf Rider

37° 00.5N 76° 20.4W

Surf Rider Marina Shores

36° 54.2N 76° 03.5W

Surf Rider Taylors Landing

36° 55.2N 76° 11.3W

The Beacon Cabana Bar

37° 03.1N 76° 17.6W

Tommy’s

37° 50.3N 76° 15.1W

Cape Charles Harbor, VA (757) 331-8660 Lynnhaven Bay, VA (757) 481-5757 Lynnhaven Bay, VA (757) 481-4545

Cheshire Crab

39° 07.6N 76° 28.4W

Deep Creek

39° 02.6N 76° 27.4W

Lynnhaven Bay, VA (757) 412-0203

The Granary

39° 26.1N 75° 58.4W

Crockrell's Creek, VA (804) 453-5002

Harbor Shack

Rock Hall Harbor (410) 639-9996

39° 08.1N 76° 14.9W

Onancock Creek (757) 787-8558

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

39° 15.0N 76° 29.3W

Lynnhaven Bay, VA (757) 496-4350

Island View Café

39° 16.1N 76° 23.8W

Sarah Creek off York River (804) 642-6161

Jellyfish Joel's

39° 15.5N 76° 10.5W

Pagan River, VA (757) 357-7700

Nabbs Creek Dock Bar

39° 09.8N 76° 32.7W

Cape Charles, VA (757) 331-1776

Bodkin Creek (410) 360-2220 Deep Creek (410) 974-1408 Sassafras River (410) 648-5112

Browns Creek (410) 687-9799 Fairlee Creek (410) 778-5007 Stony Creek (410) 437-3737

Nauti-Goose Saloon

Northeast River (410) 287-7880

Nick's Fish House

Middle Branch (410) 347-4123

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Middle River at Hopkins Creek (410) 687-1422

39° 35.4N 76° 56.4W 39° 15.4N 76° 36.4W 39° 18.4N 76° 25.5W

Sunset Creek, Hampton, VA (757) 723-9366 Lynnhaven Bay, VA (757) 481-5646 Little Creek, VA (757) 480-5000

Rusty Scupper

39° 16.5N 76° 36.3W

Shanty Beach Bar

Salt Ponds Marina, VA (757) 850-4300

Tolchester Marina on the Bay (410) 778-1400

39° 12.4N 76° 14.3W

Sue Island Grill and Crab House Sue Creek, off Middle River (410) 574-0009

39° 17.1N 76° 23.9W

Crockrell Creek, VA (804) 453-4666

Waterman's Crab House

39° 7.9N 76° 14.6W

Baltimore Harbor (410) 727-3678

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

38° 41.2N 76° 32.1W

Morris Point Potomac River (301) 769-2500

38° 15.2N 76° 43.9W

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

38° 57.2N 76° 12.4W

Naughty Gull Patuxent River (410) 326-4855

38° 19.5N 76° 27.5W

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

38° 58.8N 76° 19.9W

Olde Crisfield Tiki Bar Somer's Cove, Crisfeild, MD (410) 968-2722

37° 58.6N 75° 51.7W

Bay Hundred Knapps Narrows (410) 886-2126

38° 43.8N 76° 19.5W

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

38° 50.6N 76° 32.3W

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

38° 50.6N 76° 32.3W

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 Creek, MD (410) 757-1311

39° 00.2N 76° 27.3W

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

38° 41.3N 76° 10.1W

Catamarans Solomons, MD (410) 326-8399

38° 19.3N 76° 27.4W

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

38° 46.2N 76° 33.3W

Clarke's Landing CockoldCreek, Hollywood, MD (301) 373-8468

38° 20.6N 76°34.2W

Snappers Cambridge Creek (410) 228-0112

38° 34.2N 76° 04.2W

Coconut Joe's South River (443) 837-6057

38° 56.937N 76° 33.268W

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

38° 19.2N 76° 27.3W

Crab Claw Miles River (410) 745-2900

38° 47.5N 76° 13.2W

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

37° 30.2N 77° 36.3W

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

38° 19.2N 76° 27.3W

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

38° 47.4N 76° 13.1W

Fisherman’s Inn Kent Narrows (410) 827-6666

38° 58.1N 76° 14.4W

Stoney’s Kingfisher Solomons (410) 394-0236

38° 19.3N 76° 27.4W

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

38° 19.5N 76° 27.1W

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

38° 37.2N 75° 56.4W

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

38° 47.2N 76° 13.2W

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

38° 19.5N 76° 27.5W

Harris Crab House Kent Narrows (410) 827-9500

38° 57.2N 76° 12.4W

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

Mike’s South River (410) 956-2784

38° 57.1N 76° 34.3W

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

38° 25.3N 76° 27.5W

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Cruising Club Notes

It’s All Here

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here else can you hear about Chris Dollar, classic yachts, specialty drinks, Bay and world cruising, dockside happy hours, poker runs, lighted boat parades, wine tastings, party plans, good-deed-doing, dockside dogs, creative

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menus, and family fun afloat all in one place? Our August edition of Club Notes covers all of these and much more.

By July 25, send ruth@proptalk.com your Club Notes, photos, and a basket of roast beef and ham sliders, pasta salad, and chocolate cake hand-delivered to my boat.

Dollar for Dollar?

uring the June 20 meeting of the Annapolis Chapter on the Bay. Our meetings are free and open to the public. We of the Maryland Saltwater Sportfishing Associaalways have food and beverages, a fishing tackle raffle table, tion, Capt. Chris Dollar spoke about kayak fishing and a 50/50 raffle. —by Natalie Menage / mssaannapolis.com

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A Classic Bay Rendezvous

##CYCA’s Flag-Raising Ceremony June 9 at Annapolis Landing Marina.

he Classic Yacht Club of America (CYCA) held our annual Flag-Raising Ceremony Rendezvous June 8-10 on the shores of the beautiful Annapolis Landing Marina with 53 members and 15 classic yachts in attendance (right). Dinner by the Main Ingredient Catering in the pavilion was superb, and as usual, attendees provided great conversation and an all-around great time. The marina’s crew did an outstanding job taking care of all our needs. Our next rendezvous was at Skipjack Cove Yachting Resort July 13-15. —by Christopher Morrison / classicyachtclub.org

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No Shirt? No Shoes?

No Problem

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ecent visiting yacht clubs were treated to the newly opened “No Wake Zone” (below) at the Chesapeake Yacht Club (CYC). The grill and bar are a poolside “happening” offering specialty libations and a wide range of luncheon fare. CYC has undergone a number of renovations over the last four years that have enhanced our facilities significantly. Visiting yacht clubs are always welcome! —by Gail Parsons / chesapeakeyachtclub.com

Fare Thee Well

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he World Cruising Club met at Marker 20 Restaurant in Hampton, VA, May 4 for a Farewell Party sponsored by the Downtown Hampton Development Partnership (right). The first leg of the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers/ Europe Rally was to Bermuda, then the Azores, and on to Portugal. —by Ilene Lipsitz / worldcruising.com

##The World Cruising Club’s Farewell Party in Hampton, VA, this May.

##CYC’s “No Wake Zone” is all about rest and relaxation.

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Appreciating Bay Amenities

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embers of the Chesapeake Bay Grady-White Club are busy enjoying their GradyWhites, cruising, fishing, or pulling skis or other water toys. Because of all those activities, we skip the monthly meeting, so we can concentrate on all the family fun. Our biggest affair of the year takes place this month, as we hold the fifth annual Grady-White Palooza August 17-19. Knapps Narrows Marina will overflow with members’ boats, and the inn will host many others. Members of other area Grady clubs will join us as we celebrate boating on the Bay. A tour of Poplar Island, a skipjack sail, and a visit to a local conservation facility will be included, as will free time to kayak, fish, and sunbathe by the pool.

Of course, a dockside happy hour is also on the agenda, and galley specialties will be offered for everyone’s enjoyment. In September, we’re planning a cruise to Baltimore’s Inner Harbor to enjoy all the amenities of our East Coast city by the Bay. —by Maryanne Gomme / cbgradyclub@yahoo.com Follow us!

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Summer on the Southern Bay

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une was a busy month for members of the Colonial Sail and Power Squadron (CSPS). Our summer rendezvous schedule kicked off June 8 with a trip across the Bay to the Eastern Shore and Bay Creek Resort & Club. In addition to a full schedule of dockside food and drink, we had a fascinating day touring and learning about several tall ships visiting Cape Charles, VA. On June 16, with help of several neighboring squadrons, we held the third annual Biggest ##CSPS members Bob Beltz and Frank Hudson help set up for the third annual Biggest Little Poker Run Ever, supporting VIMS.

Little Poker Run Ever, supporting the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) at Dare Marina in Yorktown, VA (below). The money raised helps VIMS promote the Chesapeake Bay’s health, certainly an issue that impacts all boaters. The Poker Run featured kayaks, dinghies, and other small craft on Chisman Creek. The number of poker hands sold more than tripled from last year’s Poker Run. An active, but relatively new squadron of the U.S. Power Squadrons, CSPS is based in the Williamsburg-James CityYorktown area. Contact us for information on membership, boating activities, and educational courses, including the required Virginia Boating Safety Education course here: cspsboating@gmail.com / by Mike Stiglitz

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Christmas in July?

n inaugural Christmas in July Raft-Up, hosted by the Fells Point Yacht Club, is happening July 21-22 for boaters interested in participating in Baltimore’s 2012 Parade of Lighted Boats (POLB) this December. Veteran POLBers and boaters thinking about becoming POLBers are whole-heartedly invited to join us in Bodkin Creek for a festive summer party. This informal qarty features potlucks, prizes, camaraderie, and fun. Time to decorate! —by Pat Brabazon / pbrabazon@yahoo.com

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Raising the Flag

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n May 20, Dr. Mel Wyche, commodore of the Seafarers Yacht Club of Annapolis, officiated at the annual Flag Raising Ceremony and Blessing of the Fleet (below) by Dr. Patricia Johnson, Pastor of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church in Eastport. As Jean Mosby sang the National Anthem, captain Joseph Carpenter LTC, USMC (Retired) raised the U.S. flag. Carpenter is the historian for the Montford Point Marines, whose members received the Congressional Gold Medal June 27 for their service during World War II. After the May lunch catered

by Belinda Miller of A Touch of Class, five captains hosted guests on their boats for a delightful cruise up the Severn River. Next, our first cruise of the season to Rock Hall, MD, featured good food, ample libations, great company, and interesting weather. —by Edward Morris / seafarersyc.com

Super Sippers Make Challenged Counters

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oats in the Chesapeake Bay Sabre Association joined host boat Moondance in Hunting Creek to celebrate Memorial Day with our annual wine tasting event. We sipped and noshed in the beautiful quiet evening while watching hundreds of boats converge nearby in St. Michaels.

We lost count of the number of bottles that were opened, but can attest to a great time being had by all. —by Harriet Hardy / cbsa-sabre.com

##After fighting a boat fire nearby, a member of Annapolis’s Fire Department joins Seafarers in saluting the American flag this May. Photo by Julie Blampkin

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See You in September

eptember 28-30 bring the annual Annapolis Gam (rendezvous) of the Seven Seas Cruising Association to Camp Letts in Edgewater, MD. Our program is filled to the brim with fantastic speakers, including weather forecaster Herb Hilgenberg and cruising authors Nigel Calder, Claiborne Young, and Lin and Larry Pardey. —by Judi Mkam / ssca.org

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What a Great Weekend!

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wenty-three powerboats and sailboats, two land yachts, 59 Old Point Comfort Yacht Club members, four generations of family, countless canines (right), two delicious meals of “docktails” and potluck suppers, two days for racing, and many bottles of bubbly given out as race prizes.

Memorial Day weekend brought beautiful days for cruising, racing, and partying at Cape Charles Town Docks. If you missed it, join our other cruises, races, and events. —by Eileen Turner / opcyc.org

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##Jessie Beaudry, the dog for whom the sailboat Black Dog was named, was one of the many canines on OPCYC’s Memorial Day cruise.

Lending a Hand

ast year, the Lewes Yacht Club (LYC) in Delaware launched the LYC Foundation, a nonprofit organization that provides funds to help youth swim and enjoy other maritime activities and education opportunities. To date, the foundation has presented a total of $40,000 to support educational scholarships, Boy Scout activities, a high school sailing program, family boat-building events, LYC’s learn-to-sail program, a rowing competition, and youth fishing tournaments. —by Janet Davis / lewesyc.com

Finding Fine Floating Family Fun

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It’s All About the Food

ood and fun were the main ingredients for the Back Creek Yacht Club’s British Flair Cruise June 16-24 (below). We cruised to Whitehall Bay, circle-rafted near Gibson Island, enjoyed a British music invasion trivia contest, visited Great Oaks Landing for a British Virgin Islands Beach Party and some golf, cruised to Haven Harbor Marina for pre-Olympic Games, and visited the Chesapeake YC on the West River. Thanks go to creative cooks, beverage bringers, and rabble-rousers Steve Bacon, Brenda and Ray Blake, Shay and Guy Collins, Linda Gabriel, Gail and Bob Higginbotham, Peter Holzinger, Karen and Bill Kranzer, Pam and John Loving, Harriett Lytle, Elizabeth Szollosi, Candy and Ben Wilson, and John Yates. July 4 brought our Old-Fashioned Picnic at Jan and Ruth Cort’s Bed & Breakfast in Annapolis to watch the evening’s fireworks. Find the full mouth-watering menu here: proptalk.com —by Otto Hetzel / backcreekyc.org ##Fleet captain John Yates briefs captains about circle raft-ups during a dinner at Wally and Molly Stone’s house on Crab Creek June 9.

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Thunder Storms the Narrows Photos and story by Gary Reich

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arm, pleasant weather welcomed racers and spectators to the 22nd installment of one of the Bay’s quintessential powerboat racing events—Thunder on the Narrows. The action kicked off June 9-10 at the Kent Island Yacht Club on Kent Island Narrows, with wave-shredding racing stirring up Hog Bay. Most exciting, perhaps, were the many frenetic Jersey Speed Skiff heats, as racers vied for 2012 Jersey Speed Skiff North American Championship bragging rights. Two Rivers Yacht Basin (Bohemia River) owner Tom Pakradooni blew the rudders off his competitors in JS-7 Rolling Thunder both days to take the title.

Below are full results from both days of racing.

2012 Thunder on the Narrows Results Day

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1.5-Litre Stock

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T-1 Trophy Hunter

Wayne Hagatha, Elizabeth City, NC

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T-518 Son uva Bad Boy

Jim Benson, Katonah, NY

Jim Benson, Katonah, NY

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Y-563 Lobster Boat

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Tom Pakradooni, Glen Mills, PA

Tom Pakradooni, Glen Mills, PA

Billy Sewell, Centerville, MD

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Trevor Kirsh, Long Branch, NJ

Jimmie Stewart, Annapolis, MD

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f you want a front row seat at one of the best shoreside venues in Chesapeake Bay powerboat racing, set a course for Hambrooks Bay in Cambridge, MD, July 28-29 for the Cambridge Classic. This event features up-close, high-speed action right along the shoreline at Great Marsh Park, and PropTalk will be there to cover it. If you arrive by sea, head up the Choptank River from Chesapeake Bay until you reach Hambrooks Bay, just west of the Cambridge Municipal Marina. By land yacht, turn onto Maryland Ave. from U.S. Route 50, which turns into Market Street after the drawbridge, and then bear right onto Spring Street. Once you reach the intersection at High Street, turn right, follow it until you reach Water Street (make a left there), and then follow the twists and turns of Hambrooks Avenue and Boulevard until you see Somerset Avenue on the right, which leads into Great Marsh Park.

There is plenty of onsite parking available ($5), but no coolers are allowed. A variety of food and beverage choices will be available, with most concessions benefitting local charities. The Summer National Championships will follow two

weeks later at the Hampton Cup Regatta in Hampton, VA, August 11-12. The fun kicks off at 5 p.m. on Friday night, August 10, with the Bash at the Bridge. The event, free and open to the public, will feature live entertainment and food and beverages for purchase. On Saturday and Sunday, racing starts at 12 p.m. and ends 5 p.m. in Mill Creek, located at the entrance of Fort Monroe from the East Mercury Boulevard Bridge in Hampton, VA. Racing then moves to New Jersey for the Daniel J. Murphy, Jr. Memorial Regatta in Mays Landing, NJ, September 8-9. Offshore powerboat racing fans will then gear up for sanctioned Offshore Powerboat Association racing to return to Solomons, MD, September 14-16. Grab a seat right along the Solomons waterfront, or set a course by water to watch these monsters tear up the Patuxent River. The Cocktail Class Wooden Boat Association’s National Championship will be held in Rock Hall, MD, August 18. Stay tuned to proptalk.com for more racing bits as they become available, and always feel free to e-mail gary@proptalk.com with any racing-related news or homegrown race boat projects.

Cocktail Class Wooden Boat Racing Association 2012 Racing/Regatta Schedule August 18: National Championship, Rock Hall, MD September: Union Lake, NJ (Pending) October 6: Small Craft Festival, St. Michaels, MD October 13: Oktoberfest 2012, King of Prussia, PA

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Offshore Powerboat Association 2012 Racing Schedule July 27-29: St. Clair, MI

July 28-29: Cambridge Classic, Cambridge, MD

August 10-12: Port Huron, MI

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August 24-26: Smith Point, NY

September 8-9: Daniel J.Murphy, Jr., Memorial Regatta, Mays Landing, NJ

September 14-16: Solomons, MD (OPA Nationals)

October 6-7: Wildwood Hydrofest, Wildwood, NJ (Eastern Divisional)

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Builds The Cocktail Chesapeake Light Craft

hn ht Craft owner Jo ##Chesapeake Lig ers. urn erb aft the lights

Class Racer

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y the time June arrived, most PropTalk staffers didn’t care if they ever saw another piece of sandpaper again in their life. Just as we sent the July issue of PropTalk to the printer, the dreary task of sanding our little Cocktail Class Racer’s epoxy finish was well underway. This evil, tortuous process is designed to make the slightly mottled, hard epoxy surface smooth and flawless in preparation for whatever final coating scheme we come up with. The procedure was made even more difficult with the arrival of hazy, humid, summery weather in Chesapeake Country.

Aggravating Abrasives We got started with 100-grit sanding discs on five-inch, random-orbit sanders, and while there was steady progress, it became evident after about an hour that we still had a lot of territory to cover. We switched over to a larger dual-action sander, and about two hours later, most of the large, flat surfaces were sanded. But this was only the first round—we had to work our way down to 220-grit sandpaper if we wanted to keep open the option of applying a clear, high-gloss finish later.

We got down to using that finer, 220-grit paper about a week later, and while the surface felt ready, we still had some pretty hefty swirl marks left behind from the heavier-grit paper we had used earlier. The detailed instruction manual states, “If a clear finish is to be used, these swirl marks have to be removed.” So on we went with the sanding… in the heat. As we sanded farther and farther into the surface, we began to notice spots where we’d gone through the epoxy to bare wood, especially in places like the cockpit and inside transom, which don’t have any fiberglass cloth. “To be expected,” says the manual, so we carried on.

Fussy Fillets The most aggravating aspect of this sanding process showed itself when we started working on the exposed fillets on the keel and cockpit corners. We found it seemingly impossible to get our sandpaper in those tiny corners, but knew that if we wanted paint or varnish to stick properly in there, the surface had to be “right.” So judging by the way we left her when this issue went to print, next we’ll epoxy up the bare spots, sand those down; go through the epoxy in more places, epoxy those up; sand them down… ##A gaggle of Cocktail Class Racers gathered at the dock.

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##The doc k ser ved as

The Harris Invitational

a sor t of “hot pit” for staging and readying the boa ts for the races.

Luckily for me, I got a break from the sanding when Chesapeake Light Craft (CLC) owner John C. Harris organized a fun get-together for Bay-area Cocktail Class owners at his home on the Wye River in mid-June. Although our boat wasn’t ready for her debut yet (we were still sanding those pesky fillets), I went over to see how others building the same kit were making out.

It was interesting to note the different steering, throttle and gear, and fuel tank installations among the seven boats that attended. One boat we liked had double transom knees and a recessed cockpit floor that allowed for the nifty installation of a small, square, two-gallon fuel tank right close to the outboard. Since our boat has a single transom knee on the centerline, we won’t be able to do that. Many of the prototype boats did not have solid cockpit sides like ours, but we’re happy to have all of those persnickety fillets sealed up and out of reach from sanding.

If there’s a common bond with Cocktail Class owners of the stitch-and-glue persuasion, it’s a hatred for sanding. As I talked to other CLC kit builders, many asked, “So where are you in the process?” My response was, “Sanding.” They all got it—the pained expression on their faces told me that we weren’t the only ones who hate a piece of sandpaper as I do.

One owner said, “Man, that’s the worst part. But once you’re finished with that, it’s all gravy.” Nice to hear, but I thought, “We’ll see about that.”

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##John Widmayer went all out with matching attire for his Cocktail Class Racer #45 Orange Crush

It’s Harder than It Looks Thanks to Keith Carew (Dram #41) and John Widmayer (Orange Crush #45), I was able to try out two different Cocktail Class Racers, both with six-horsepower outboards—and they really are quite zippy. Rounding the buoys requires more finesse than one might expect, but the little boats track surprisingly well on their small keels. Race heats begin very much like a sailboat race does, with a countdown marked by short blasts from a horn. The shorter the horn blast intervals, the closer the start. The key seems to be gauging how far back from the line to situate your boat so you can hit the line at full speed, because the order in which boats cross the start line generally ends up being the way they finish. Once you’re behind, it’s awfully difficult to catch up.

##We liked the cool inset fuel tank accommodation in this Cocktail Class Racer.

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Caution: Sanding Ahead Seeing these cool, fully finished boats— and actually taking a couple for a spin— was motivating. After I brought back pictures of the event and shared them with PropTalk staffers, a renewed enthusiasm was palpable. While the finish line feels close, there’s still plenty to do. We have decided that we’re going to play it safe and use CLC’s steering and throttle/gear component kits (which we know fit and work perfectly), and that we’ll use a standard two- or three-gallon portable fuel tank with dual fuel leads for our two outboard engines. As we continue to sand and prep, we’ll get closer to deciding on an all-clear finish with die-cut graphics, or if we’ll prime and paint her with PropTalk colors.

Most of us think it will be a combination of the two, because some of the wood grain is just too pretty to cover up with paint. Stay tuned next month for more.

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ugene Evans with Evans Boats in Crisfield is excited about launching a new, 36-foot Evans he and his crew have been working on through the early summer. She is fitted out with a 330-horsepower Volvo diesel and a Volvo Duoprop inboard/ outboard drive. Her hull is solid fiberglass, and her decks and cabin are made of allcomposite materials. When PropTalk visited in July, she was undergoing final topside finish treatments and being prepped for a July 9 launch. Check out PropTalk’s Boatshop Reports next month to see her in the water.

##The dog days of summer.

Rosie beats the heat at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels, MD. Photo by Gary Reich

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he dog days of summer are here. By late June into July, Chesapeake Country boatyard and boatshop craftsmen were suffering through historic, record-setting high temperatures that pushed heat indexes as high as 120 degrees. Boat work and boatbuilding are difficult even under pleasant conditions. Heat pushes the game into an entirely different dimension. But the heat never stops progress. Eastern Shore builders in particular are busy with custom builds. Tommy Campbell at Campbell’s Custom Yachts in Oxford, MD, has a 39-foot Spencer Lincoln build underway; Dave Mason with Chesapeake Boats in Crisfield, MD, had four 46-footers in progress or near launch when we visited in June; Eugene Evans with Evans Boats in Crisfield was close to launching a new 36-footer in early July; and Broad Creek Marine in Easton, MD, was working on two 32-footers as this issue went to press. Stay tuned to future issues as we follow the progress of these projects.

The restoration of the skipjack Rosie Parks at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels is far ahead of schedule. At press time, installation of her new decks was almost complete. Shipwrights will now set their sights on building her new rudder and deckhouse. It’s quite a sight to see one of these working craft before any paint has been applied. While many consider them “rough-looking,” an incredible amount of artistry goes into these classic Bay watercraft. If you have a chance to stop by the museum, make sure you take some time to see this historic restoration first hand.

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om Weaver with the Eastport Yacht Company in Eastport says, “Easptort 32 Hull #14 is coming along nicely with her deck now in place.

We’ll be outfitting her with burled walnut accents, an ultra-leather interior, and a sweet fishing package.”

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avid Mason with Chesapeake Boats in Crisfield continues churning out the company’s signature 46-footers for customers around the country. When PropTalk visited his shop in July, Mason had the 46-foot Gulf Mariner outside being prepped for delivery to Florida. She has a beautiful topside paint job similar to sea foam in color, and sports 650 horses thanks to John Deere.

Inside Mason’s shop was another 46-footer destined for government work in Texas.

Her topsides were being prepped for final topside paint. Also in the shop was a Chesapeake 46 mold, which was in prep mode for a new build bound for Florida for a recreational client. This new boat will have a 220-horsepower John Deere diesel.

Last but not least, the 46-footer Mason built for the state of New Jersey was in the water at Somers Cove Marina and awaiting proptalk.com

final shakedown tests to her 650-horsepower John Deere diesel before delivery.

Mason also is hoping to build a 65-foot pirate ship for the Make a Wish foundation in Hollywood, CA, after meeting with staff from the organization in midJuly. Stay tuned.

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atrick Edwards with Composite Yacht in Trappe, MD, showed off the boatbuilder’s fresh-out-ofthe-mold Composite 22 center-console model when PropTalk visited in July.

Patricia Bannig with Hinckley Yacht Services preps a deck and cabinhouse for an Awlgrip treatment. Photo by Gary Reich

This Envi-designed boat—hull number one—is all composite, carries 140 gallons of fuel, and will have a 150-horsepower, four-stroke Mercury outboard. The hull was float-tested in late June and floated higher than predicted, but is expected to float nicely on her lines once all of her equipment is fully installed. Edwards says subsequent boat-motor-trailer packages (standard equipment) for this pretty little Carolina-style boat will be offered at $49,900. We often wonder how many gallons of Awlgrip products Composite Yacht goes through in a month. It seems like each time we visit, a boat larger than the last has taken up residence in their paint shed. In July, a pretty, 53-foot Hatteras was being finished off in high-gloss white and flagship blue with gold trim.

She looked almost new. Outside the shop, the mold was being prepped for what will eventually become a Composite Offshore 34, which will be ready sometime this fall for a Pompano Beach, FL, customer. The all-composite boat will sport two 350-horsepower, four-stroke, V-8 Yamaha outboards, making for quite a ride. Industrial work continues at Composite’s off-site fabrication unit, where Follow us!

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ike Moore with Cutts & Case Shipyard in Oxford has a stately, 1962, 42-foot Matthews on the railway for hull and transom repairs. Her mahogany-clad hull was getting some needed stem reinforcements and improvements when PropTalk visited in July, and her varnished mahogany transom sat nameless, as she awaited a “name upgrade.” She was expected to be back in the water as this issue went to press.

boat. A five-blade prop will push the whole package at a 20-knot cruise and 34-knot top end. Stay tuned over the coming months to keep tabs on how she comes together.

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ike Gorman with the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum reports that the museum’s 1889 nine-log bugeye, the Edna E. Lockwood took her first sail around the Miles River in nearly a decade. The museum’s entire floating fleet has received regular summer maintenance, and the Apprentice For a Day public boatbuilding program has fin-

The skipjack Rosie Parks with her new decks at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels, MD. Photo courtesy of CBMM

A 1962, 42-foot Matthews rests on Cutts & Case Shipyard’s railway in Oxford, MD. Photo by Gary Reich

Up in the storage buildings, preparations are being made to move many power and sailing vessels so that an old 40-foot classic sailboat can be moved outside and made ready for the water. The sailboat has been sitting dormant for nearly 20 years— nearly as long as the building has been there—and the owner wants to have the boat available for his grandchildren to use.

ished building a North Shore dinghy and is currently working on an authentic dugout canoe made from pine. The deck on the skipjack Rosie Parks is complete, and shipwrights now are turning their attention to fashioning her log rails. The museum’s 1909 buyboat Old Point has joined the Chesapeake Bay Buyboat Association’s “Up the Bay” tour and will make stops in Solomons and Annapolis in August.

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om Campbell with Campbell Custom Yachts in Oxford is busy gearing up his crew for the fitting out of a new, 39-foot Spencer Lincoln-designed hull that will splash in spring 2013.

The hull and deck currently are residing in Campbell’s Jack’s Point yard, where her stringers have been fiberglassed into place, cutwaters installed, and provisions and mark-ups for her bow and stern thrusters made. Markings and mock-ups have been made for her stern tube and exhaust outlets, and Campbell currently is designing a stainless steel rudder in a fashion that will reduce noise and vibration at high speeds. She will carry 242 gallons of diesel fuel in two, 121-gallon tanks that will feed her 600-horsepower Cummins turbodiesel, which is onsite, but not yet fitted inside the

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ike Grame with Hinckley Yacht Services met PropTalk in July at its Easton, MD, paint facility to check out the complete exterior refit of a 1985, 42-foot Hinckley Ocean Cruiser. On deck, the crew is sanding all surfaces to prep for high-build Awlgrip 545 primer and eventually what will be a gloss-white deck and moon-dust-colored nonskid, while her teak trim receives additional coats of amber-colored spar varnish. Her hull is being long-boarded to ensure a perfection-minded fair surface.

Her existing green topsides will be primed with Awlgrip 545, sanded and faired, and then three coats of flag blue Awlgrip will be applied.

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ave Hannam with Classic Watercraft Restoration in Annapolis reports that a 2005, 20-foot Smith Island Crabbing Skiff is in the shop for some tender loving care and to get it ready for this summer’s Crab Derby races in Crisfield. While she is in Hannam’s care, she will undergo repairs to her 20-horsepower Kohler engine and a spruce-up of her hull coatings. Hannam also began restoring a 1955, 20-

This Chesapeake 46 is bound for Florida, where she will be used by the state government. Photo by Gary Reich

foot Chris-Craft Holiday and will install an authentic Danenberg bottom, among other maintenance items. Hannam’s 16-foot Gar Wood Speedster replica project was again a big hit at the St. Michaels Antique & Classic Boat Festival. Attendees couldn’t believe how far along the construction had come from just last summer when the boat only had the first few layers of wood on her hull.

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teve Zimmerman with Zimmerman Marine (ZMI) in Mathews, VA, Deltaville, VA, and Tracys Landing, MD, says, “We are repowering a 1985, 38-foot Bristol, replacing her old Universal 44-horsepower diesel with a new 50-horsepower Nanni 4.50 diesel. The work includes modifying her engine beds for the new engine; installing new fuel system plumbing; fabricating a new exhaust system to accommodate the larger engine; and enlarging the propeller aperture to accommodate a larger Max Prop. We also

Chris with Dockside Boatworks in Easton, MD, fits a new deck on this 1951 Correct Craft Jr. Photo by Jerry LeCompte

A new Composite 22 takes shape at Composite Yacht in Trappe, MD. Photo by Gary Reich

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Shipwright Steve Holbrook puts the final touches on Temma at Sarles Boatyard & Marina in Annapolis. Photo by Tom Weaver

have been replaced, and her fuel tank and PSS Shaft Seals are installed. The new engines are ready for installation.

Our Yacht Purchase Support program has been very active, with recent sales of a 45-foot Californian, a 42-foot Grand Banks motoryacht, and a 46-foot Grand Banks motoryacht. The Californian came to the Mathews yard for bottom work and new electronics, and both Grand Banks are on their way to our yards for service projects.

An Evans 36 at Evans Boats in Crisfield, MD. Photo by Gary Reich

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oe Reid with Mast & Mallet Boatworks in Edgewater, MD, says, “It looks like I’m finally going to start building the Chesapeake 22 I was going to build last winter. I have a helper via France, who is a student intern, and he will be here for two months. He attends a wood technology college. I’ve had three interns in the past, and I think building the skiff with him will be a lot of fun. In another week we’ll have a Chris Craft in the shop for a paint job.

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Offshore 101

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una exploding on a kite bait, a blue marlin crushing a teaser, white marlin launching out of the water, dorado (dolphin) schooled up under a weed line, wahoo going aerial, bent poles and screaming drags—the realm of bluewater fishing offers anglers ultimate thrills and challenges.

While nothing is as exciting as chasing the denizens of the deep, nothing is as difficult, either.

by Ric Burnley

These fish live far offshore in the open ocean.

While they can be brutally aggressive, they can also be incredibly frustrating. Once on the hook, these fish pull like no other—tearing up tackle, breaking rods, and blowing dreams. Chasing offshore glory is the ultimate pursuit, and while bluewater fish are the toughest that swim, that doesn’t mean catching them has to be hard.

Bluewater hardware sits ready to depart at sunrise in Ocean City, MD, a prime bluewater departure point.

Photo by Gary Reich

The Basics of Bluewater Fishing

Gear Basics

Rigging Up

Today’s offshore tackle is designed to kill many birds with one stone. This modern tackle combines power and ergonomics in one lightweight package. (Heavy tackle isn’t heavy anymore.) But these mighty-mites do heavy work. A quiver of 50-pound combos spooled with 100-pound test braided line and a 200-yard topshot of 80-pound test monofilament will catch everything from yellowfin to blue marlin. For dolphin and white marlin, a set of 30-pound combos (30) spooled with 50-pound test line will get the job done. Add in a couple 80s for monster hunting, and you’ve got all the bases covered.

In fact, prospective offshore anglers don’t even need a traditional trolling kit to get into the bluewater game.

Using vertical-jigging gear and topwater tackle, an angler can chase almost everything that swims the deep. A heavy action, six-foot jigging rod matched to an indestructible two-speed reel will work a vertical jig at enticing speeds.

A heavy-action spinning rod and bulletproof reel will not only drop jigs, but also will cast poppers and Waxwings to busting fish.

Last, but not least, a gimbaled belt and a fighting harness make it possible to tame the Kraken. A man wearing a well-built fighting harness matched to a 50-pound stand-up outfit (50) can beat almost anything that swims.

That same guy can stick a jigging rod into a gimbaled belt and beat the same fish almost as quickly. Whether jigging or trolling, a couple of combos will catch everything from billfish to tunafish.

Before embarking on an offshore odyssey, it pays to shorten the learning curve. The best way to learn the ropes is by chartering a professional crew on a rigged-out sportfishing boat. Many captains and mates enjoy sharing their knowledge, and you’ll learn that some basic tactics catch a wide variety of species. You’ll also see into the crew’s years of experience and practice. Be sure that you take good notes.

Anglers fishing off the Mid-Atlantic coast have a shot at a wide variety of species over a long fishing season. From tuna in the spring, to dolphin in the summer, to marlin in the fall, an offshore angler has to keep a lot of tricks up his sleeve.

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Shades of Blue and Yellow To target bluefin and yellowfin tuna, start with a mixed spread of Ilanders and SeaWitches (skirt lures). Rig the rods by starting at the topshot with a 50 and add 30 feet of 200-pound test leader with a wind-on swivel.

Attach the leader to either an Ilander or a SeaWitch skirt rigged with a ballyhoo. (These popular offshore baits are available at most every tackle shop on the coast.) The Ilanders are run on the short riggers and long shotgun.

SeaWitches are pulled on the long riggers. The flat lines can host a SeaWitch, Ilander, or even a naked ballyhoo without a skirt. A naked ballyhoo works really well in one of the long riggers or at the short shotgun. Add a squid chain or cedar plug to the mix, or use a planer to drop a rigged bait below the boat. Throw in two squid-chain teasers, and you’re fishing.

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OFFSHORE 101 continued...

The Basics of Bluewater Fishing ##Targeting dolphin is a great way to get into bluewa ter fishing. A simple spread of dink baits and bailing gear will get you into the game. Photo

by Ric Burnley

Each rod is armed with a small ballyhoo that is lashed to the hook with rigging floss (multipurpose waxed nylon, ideal for securing skirts on lure heads, wrapping mono and dacron splices, and rigging bait to hooks). Run two rods in the long riggers and two rods at the flat lines. To add blue marlin to the plan, run Ilanders in the short riggers. Bring fish to the boat by dragging a combination of squid-chains and dredges. The baits are fished around the teasers. Run the flat lines in front, long riggers behind, and short riggers just outside of the dredge and squid chain.

As soon as a white marlin hits, the angler must take the reel out of gear and let the bait fall. The fish will scoop up the bait and swallow it, and it’s your job to lightly let him have it. Once you’ve presented the bait properly, slowly increase the drag and let the circle hook come tight in the corner of the fish’s mouth. You’ll know you got it right when the fish rockets out of the water and the rod bends double.

Needle in a Haystack

Mahi-Mahi Madness As more dolphin show up in the catch, switch out the 50s in the flat lines with 30s spooled with 30-pound test line and a 30-foot long leader of 80-pound test line armed with a naked ballyhoo on a 7/0 dink-bait hook. The more dolphin you see, the more dink-baits you add. When a school of dolphin shows up behind the boat, pull in the trolling baits and break out the bailing rods. Rig a medium-action conventional combo with a 5/0 hook behind a one-ounce egg sinker. Bait the hook with squid or cut fish and drop it back to the dolphin.

The hardest part of offshore fishing is finding the fish—the ocean is big and you’re on a little boat. To narrow the odds, rely on recent reports, study satellite shots of water temperatures, and cover a lot of ground. The best place to find fish is where they were the day before. Scour online message boards and blogs, visit the dock, call every angler you know, and listen in on VHF radio communications to glean any information about the last known residence of your target species.

Then, study satellite images of water temperatures to find warm water edges and eddies. Commercially available satellite services add information on currents, upwellings, chlorophyll concentrations, and other important fishfinding factors.

White Market By late August, offshore anglers turn their attention to targeting white marlin. Once these fish show up along the coast, it is hard to concentrate on anything else. In addition to being exciting and challenging, white marlin fishing is also fairly simple. Start with four 30-pound rods spooled with 50-pound test line. Attach a 30-foot length of 50-pound test leader with a Bimini/no-name combo. At the end of this leader, tie on a 130-pound test wind-on swivel, add a six-foot length of 80-pound test fluorocarbon, and then tie an 8/0 circle hook to the end.

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##An unusual teaser.

Teasers are used to inte res t bluewa ter crit ters in your trolling spread. Photo by Gar y Reich

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To find tuna, start looking for a temperature break that crosses the 100-fathom curve. In the spring, bluefin move onto inshore humps and hills looking for 70-degree water and bait. White marlin like warm water, but hate current. Look for them inside and between eddies. The weedlines that hold dolphin are also on temperature breaks. Blue marlin go pretty much anywhere they want. However, like their white-colored brethren, they don’t seem to like current. But they do seem to like water on either side of 80 degrees.

Once on the water, look for signs of fish. Working birds, bait, and jumping fish are all good signs. On the fishfinder, look for fish marks. Any area that shows promise should be fished hard. Make circles and crisscross a productive area until it’s been covered thoroughly.

When you mark fish that won’t bite, drop your jigging rig and go crazy. If the tuna are jumping, but not biting, throw out a topwater popper and work it like mad. Bluewater fish are too big and mean to miss many meals. If you find the fish, chances are they are hungry.

Practice Makes Perfect

While veteran offshore anglers have worked years to accumulate the knowledge that consistently produces fish—they, too, had to start somewhere. A handful of rods, a box of tackle, and a tank full of fuel will get you started, too.

##Nothing pulls harder than bluefin tuna. The se beasts require heavy 80- pound tac kle, a 200 -pound leader, and 10/ 0 hooks.

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Chesapeake Bay Tide Tables

BALTIMORE 1 06:36 AM 2.0 H Wed 01:45 PM 0.5 L 06:45 PM 1.4 H

16

2 12:55 AM THu 07:25 AM 02:26 PM 07:39 PM

0.3 2.0 0.4 1.5

L H L H

17

3

01:51 AM 08:10 AM 03:05 PM 08:31 PM

0.4 1.9 0.4 1.6

L H L H

18

4 02:45 AM SAT 08:51 AM 03:41 PM 09:21 PM

0.4 1.8 0.4 1.6

5 03:39 AM Sun 09:31 AM 04:14 PM 10:11 PM

06:22 AM 1.9 H THu 01:24 PM 0.6 L 06:39 PM 1.4 H

1 05:20 AM Wed 11:47 AM 05:16 PM 11:18 PM

H L H L

16

05:01 AM THu 11:27 AM 05:04 PM 11:06 PM

1.7 0.6 1.3 0.4

H L H L

1 02:08 AM Wed 08:18 AM 02:13 PM 08:42 PM

-0.1 L 2.8 H -0.1 L 3.3 H

16

01:44 AM THu 07:55 AM 01:50 PM 08:14 PM

0.3 2.7 0.2 3.0

L H L H

2 06:06 AM 1.8 H THu 12:30 PM 0.5 L 06:12 PM 1.3 H

17

1.7 0.5 1.3 0.4

H L H L

2 02:56 AM THu 09:08 AM 03:05 PM 09:28 PM

-0.2 L 2.9 H -0.1 L 3.2 H

17

02:23 AM 08:37 AM 02:34 PM 08:54 PM

0.1 2.9 0.1 3.1

L H L H

3

03:41 AM 09:55 AM 03:55 PM 10:12 PM

-0.2 L 3.0 H -0.1 L 3.1 H

18

03:02 AM SAT 09:19 AM 03:19 PM 09:34 PM

0.0 3.0 0.1 3.1

L H L H

4 04:24 AM SAT 10:39 AM 04:43 PM 10:54 PM

-0.1 L 3.0 H 0.0 L 3.0 H

19

03:42 AM Sun 10:01 AM 04:05 PM 10:16 PM

-0.1 L 3.1 H 0.1 L 3.1 H

5 05:04 AM Sun 11:21 AM 05:30 PM 11:34 PM

0.0 3.0 0.2 2.8

L H L H

20

04:23 AM Mon 10:45 AM 04:54 PM 10:59 PM

-0.1 L 3.2 H 0.1 L 3.0 H

6 05:44 AM 0.1 L Mon 12:03 PM 2.9 H 06:17 PM 0.3 L

21

-0.1 L 3.3 H 0.2 L 2.8 H

1.8 0.5 1.2 0.2

12:38 AM 07:00 AM 01:57 PM 07:24 PM

0.5 1.9 0.5 1.5

L H L H

01:29 AM SAT 07:38 AM 02:28 PM 08:09 PM

0.5 1.9 0.4 1.6

L H L H

Fri

12:12 AM 06:48 AM 01:11 PM 07:05 PM

0.3 1.7 0.4 1.4

L H L H

L H L H

19

02:20 AM Sun 08:17 AM 03:00 PM 08:54 PM

0.5 1.8 0.4 1.7

L H L H

4 01:04 AM SAT 07:28 AM 01:50 PM 07:56 PM

0.4 1.6 0.4 1.4

L H L H

19

12:41 AM Sun 06:50 AM 01:20 PM 07:29 PM

0.5 1.6 0.3 1.5

L H L H

0.5 1.7 0.4 1.7

L H L H

20

03:15 AM Mon 08:58 AM 03:33 PM 09:42 PM

0.6 1.7 0.3 1.8

L H L H

5 01:55 AM Sun 08:05 AM 02:29 PM 08:47 PM

0.5 1.5 0.4 1.5

L H L H

20

01:31 AM Mon 07:27 AM 01:59 PM 08:20 PM

0.5 1.6 0.3 1.6

L H L H

6 04:34 AM Mon 10:10 AM 04:45 PM 11:02 PM

0.6 1.6 0.4 1.7

L H L H

21

04:14 AM Tue 09:41 AM 04:09 PM 10:32 PM

0.6 1.6 0.3 1.9

L H L H

6 02:46 AM Mon 08:42 AM 03:08 PM 09:38 PM

0.6 1.4 0.3 1.5

L H L H

21

02:24 AM Tue 08:06 AM 02:41 PM 09:13 PM

0.6 1.5 0.3 1.6

L H L H

7 05:33 AM Tue 10:49 AM 05:16 PM 11:53 PM

0.7 1.5 0.4 1.7

L H L H

22

0.7 1.5 0.2 2.0

L H L H

7 03:38 AM Tue 09:19 AM 03:49 PM 10:31 PM

0.7 1.4 0.3 1.5

L H L H

22

03:21 AM Wed 08:49 AM 03:26 PM 10:10 PM

0.7 1.4 0.2 1.7

L H L H

7 12:14 AM Tue 06:23 AM 12:46 PM 07:06 PM

2.6 0.3 2.8 0.5

H L H L

8 06:36 AM 0.8 L Wed 11:30 AM 1.4 H 05:50 PM 0.4 L

23

06:30 AM 0.7 L THu 11:19 AM 1.4 H 05:34 PM 0.2 L

H L H L

24

L H L H

0.7 1.3 0.2 1.7

L H L H

8 12:56 AM Wed 07:04 AM 01:31 PM 07:57 PM

2.4 0.4 2.8 0.6

H L H L

23

1.7 0.9 1.3 0.4

0.7 1.3 0.3 1.5

23

9 12:45 AM THu 07:45 AM 12:15 PM 06:29 PM

8 04:33 AM Wed 09:56 AM 04:32 PM 11:25 PM

12:37 AM THu 06:47 AM 01:16 PM 07:42 PM

2.7 0.1 3.2 0.4

H L H L

9 05:29 AM 0.8 L THu 10:37 AM 1.2 H 05:18 PM 0.3 L

24

05:28 AM 0.8 L 10:32 AM 1.3 H 05:12 PM 0.2 L

01:38 AM 08:53 AM 01:07 PM 07:15 PM

1.7 0.9 1.2 0.4

H L H L

25

2.2 0.5 2.7 0.7

H L H L

24

10

9 01:41 AM THu 07:49 AM 02:20 PM 08:52 PM

01:35 AM 07:46 AM 02:18 PM 08:49 PM

2.6 0.2 3.2 0.4

H L H L

10

02:32 AM SAT 09:55 AM 02:04 PM 08:06 PM

1.8 0.9 1.2 0.4

2.1 0.6 2.6 0.8

H L H L

25

11

02:32 AM 08:40 AM 03:13 PM 09:49 PM

02:40 AM SAT 08:52 AM 03:26 PM 09:59 PM

2.5 0.3 3.1 0.4

H L H L

11

03:25 AM Sun 10:49 AM 03:06 PM 09:02 PM

2.1 0.6 2.6 0.7

H L H L

26

12

03:29 AM SAT 09:35 AM 04:11 PM 10:45 PM

2.5 0.3 3.1 0.4

H L H L

12

2.1 0.6 2.7 0.7

H L H L

27

Fri

August 2012 Tides

ChesApeAke BAy Bridge Tunnel

AnnApolis

Fri

05:19 AM Wed 10:27 AM 04:49 PM 11:25 PM

3

12:23 AM 07:43 AM 12:16 PM 06:28 PM

2.0 0.7 1.3 0.3

H L H L

01:24 AM SAT 08:54 AM 01:19 PM 07:30 PM

2.0 0.7 1.3 0.3

H L H L

10

H L H L

26

02:29 AM Sun 09:58 AM 02:26 PM 08:39 PM

2.0 0.7 1.3 0.3

H L H L

1.8 0.8 1.2 0.5

H L H L

27

03:34 AM Mon 10:56 AM 03:34 PM 09:50 PM

2.0 0.6 1.3 0.4

13

04:15 AM Mon 11:34 AM 04:06 PM 09:59 PM

1.8 0.7 1.2 0.5

H L H L

28

04:36 AM Tue 11:46 AM 04:38 PM 10:57 PM

14

05:00 AM Tue 12:14 PM 05:02 PM 10:55 PM

1.8 0.7 1.2 0.5

H L H L

29

15

1.8 0.6 1.3 0.5

H L H L

30

Fri

05:42 AM Wed 12:50 PM 05:52 PM 11:48 PM

Fri

Sharps Island Light Havre de Grace Sevenfoot Knoll Light St. Michaels, Miles River

High –3:47 +3:11 –0:06 –2:14

05:37 AM 12:05 PM 05:52 PM 11:53 PM

18

06:13 AM 1.7 H SAT 12:42 PM 0.4 L 06:41 PM 1.4 H

04:22 AM THu 09:36 AM 04:16 PM 11:12 PM Fri

Fri

12:21 AM 06:28 AM 11:24 AM 06:07 PM

1.5 0.9 1.2 0.3

H L H L

25

12:17 AM SAT 06:37 AM 11:37 AM 06:13 PM

1.7 0.8 1.2 0.3

H L H L

11

01:17 AM SAT 07:28 AM 12:19 PM 06:59 PM

1.6 0.9 1.1 0.3

H L H L

26

01:22 AM Sun 07:46 AM 12:50 PM 07:16 PM

1.8 0.8 1.2 0.3

H L H L

H L H L

12

02:10 AM Sun 08:25 AM 01:19 PM 07:51 PM

1.6 0.8 1.1 0.3

H L H L

27

02:25 AM Mon 08:50 AM 02:03 PM 08:19 PM

1.8 0.7 1.2 0.3

H L H L

2.0 0.6 1.4 0.4

H L H L

13

02:59 AM Mon 09:18 AM 02:20 PM 08:42 PM

1.6 0.8 1.1 0.3

H L H L

28

03:22 AM Tue 09:47 AM 03:11 PM 09:19 PM

1.8 0.7 1.2 0.3

H L H L

2.0 0.5 1.5 0.4

H L H L

14

03:43 AM Tue 10:04 AM 03:18 PM 09:32 PM

1.7 0.7 1.2 0.4

H L H L

29

04:14 AM Wed 10:35 AM 04:13 PM 10:16 PM

1.8 0.6 1.3 0.3

H L H L

14

12:22 AM Tue 06:24 AM 12:17 PM 06:50 PM

0.6 2.3 0.4 2.9

06:20 AM 1.9 H THu 01:13 PM 0.5 L 06:32 PM 1.6 H

15

1.7 0.6 1.2 0.4

H L H L

30

1.8 0.5 1.4 0.4

H L H L

15

0.4 2.5 0.3 3.0

05:31 AM Wed 12:32 PM 05:37 PM 11:58 PM

31 Fri

diFFerenCes

Fri

Low –3:50 +3:30 –0:10 –1:58

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12:54 AM 07:04 AM 01:51 PM 07:23 PM H. Ht *1.18 *1.59 *0.82 *1.08

0.4 1.9 0.5 1.6 L. Ht *1.17 *1.59 *0.83 *1.08

L H L H Spring Range 1.5 1.9 1.1 1.4

Fri

04:23 AM Wed 10:47 AM 04:13 PM 10:20 PM

05:00 AM THu 11:18 AM 05:08 PM 11:10 PM

31 Fri

diFFerenCes

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

Low +1:40 –1:15 –3:13 –3:47

Fri

04:31 AM Sun 10:32 AM 05:09 PM 11:36 PM

Spring L. Ht Range *0.88 1.0 *1.14 1.1 *1.33 1.4 *1.33 1.4

22

05:55 AM 0.0 L Wed 12:21 PM 3.3 H 06:41 PM 0.3 L

Fri

03:54 AM Sun 10:01 AM 04:39 PM 11:06 PM

05:10 AM 2.5 H Mon 11:10 AM 0.3 L 05:47 PM 3.2 H 12:07 AM Tue 06:18 AM 12:14 PM 06:46 PM

0.3 2.7 0.2 3.2

L H L H

L H L H

29

01:00 AM Wed 07:15 AM 01:11 PM 07:38 PM

0.2 2.9 0.1 3.2

L H L H

L H L H

30

01:48 AM THu 08:04 AM 02:03 PM 08:25 PM

0.1 3.0 0.1 3.2

L H L H

31

0.0 3.1 0.1 3.2

L H L H

05:31 AM 2.2 H Mon 11:26 AM 0.5 L 06:02 PM 2.8 H

05:41 AM 1.7 H 11:58 AM 0.5 L 05:59 PM 1.5 H H. Ht *0.88 *1.12 *1.33 *1.37

05:07 AM Tue 11:31 AM 05:45 PM 11:46 PM

28

13

01:04 AM Wed 07:12 AM 01:04 PM 07:33 PM

Fri

Fri

diFFerenCes Onancock Creek Stingray Point Hooper Strait Light Lynnhaven Inlet

High +3 :52 +2 :01 +5 :52 +0 :47

02:32 AM 08:49 AM 02:51 PM 09:07 PM

Low H. Ht +4 :15 *0.70 +2 :29 *0.48 +6 :04 *0.66 +1 :08 *0.77

Spring L. Ht Range *0.83 2.2 *0.83 1.4 *0.67 2.0 *0.83 2.4

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Tidal Current Tables

Baltimore Harbor Approach (Off Sandy Point) Slack Water Maximum Current

1

Wed

0112 0814 1457 2023

2

0449 1128 1737 2323

+1.2 -1.1 +0.7 -0.8

0540 +1.1 1212 -1.1 1824 +0.8

3

0017 0628 1255 1910

-0.8 +1.1 -1.1 +0.9

0109 0716 1337 1956

-0.8 +1.0 -1.0 +0.9

0201 0803 1418 2041

-0.8 +0.8 -1.0 +0.9

Mon 0555 1144 1810

0253 0851 1500 2127

7 0051 Tue 0654 1225 1850 8

Fri

4

SAT

0308 0942 1615 2214 0404 1023 1653 2306

10 Fri

12

0142 0835 1436 2003

+0.9 -0.8 +0.3 -0.5

0234 0926 1530 2058

+0.9 -0.8 +0.4 -0.5

0428 SAT 1122 1554 2153 Sun

0520 1221 1658 2246

13

Mon 0608 1309 1759 2338

14

0031 Wed 0737 1427 1943

0411 1053 1700 2239

+1.0 -0.9 +0.5 -0.6

-0.8 +0.7 -0.9 +0.9

16

0122 THu 0817 1459 2029

0456 1131 1740 2326

+1.0 -1.0 +0.6 -0.7

0346 0940 1543 2214

-0.7 +0.6 -0.8 +0.9

17

0539 +1.0 1208 -1.0 1818 +0.7

0145 0757 1309 1932

0442 1033 1628 2304

-0.7 +0.5 -0.7 +0.9

18

0239 0905 1357 2016

0540 1130 1717 2355

-0.7 +0.4 -0.6 +0.9

0334 1015 1453 2103

0640 -0.7 1232 +0.3 1810 -0.6

6

THu

+0.9 -0.7 +0.3 -0.5

+1.0 -0.9 +0.5 -0.6

Sun 0459 1104 1731 2359

9

0049 0740 1335 1906

0324 1011 1618 2150

5

Wed

11

Tue 0654 1351 1853

15

Fri

0213 0856 1529 2114

SAT 0304 0933 1558 2158

19

Sun 0356 1008 1628 2244

20

Mon 0449 1044 1659 2333

0011 0621 1243 1855 0057 0704 1318 1934 0144 0747 1354 2014

-0.7 +0.9 -0.9 +0.8 -0.8 +0.9 -0.9 +0.9 -0.8 +0.8 -0.9 +1.0

Chesapeake Bay Entrance

Slack Water Maximum Current

21

0545 1121 1734

0234 0832 1432 2058

-0.8 +0.7 -0.8 +1.0

0024 Wed 0645 1201 1814

0326 0922 1514 2146

-0.8 +0.6 -0.8 +1.1

23

0119 THu 0750 1246 1900

0423 1016 1602 2239

-0.8 +0.5 -0.7 +1.1

24

0217 0859 1339 1952

0524 1117 1657 2337

-0.8 +0.4 -0.7 +1.1

0318 1008 1444 2053

0627 -0.8 1223 +0.4 1801 -0.6

Tue

22

Fri

25 SAT

26

Sun 0419 1111 1557 2159

27

0040 0731 1331 1909

+1.0 -0.8 +0.4 -0.6

Slack Water Maximum Current

1

0233 0746 1438 2018

-1.5 +0.9 -1.6 +1.3

2

0321 0841 1529 2110

-1.5 +0.9 -1.6 +1.3

3

0040 Fri 0708 1239 1918

0404 0933 1616 2158

-1.6 +0.9 -1.6 +1.2

4

0122 SAT 0755 1330 2010

0445 1020 1702 2244

-1.5 +0.9 -1.5 +1.1

5 0202 Sun 0841 1420 2102

0527 1106 1752 2330

-1.4 +0.9 -1.3 +1.0

6

0239 Mon 0928 1509 2155

0610 -1.3 1155 +0.8 1848 -1.1

7

0019 0655 1246 1943

+0.8 -1.2 +0.8 -1.0

0109 0739 1337 2035

+0.6 -1.1 +0.7 -0.9

0158 0820 1428 2131

+0.5 -1.0 +0.6 -0.7

Wed 0531 1052 1737 2356 THu 0619 1147 1827

0143 0831 1435 2018

+1.0 -0.9 +0.5 -0.7

Tue 0315 1014 1600 2250

0613 1254 1818

0245 0926 1533 2122

+1.0 -0.9 +0.6 -0.7

Wed 0350 1104 1658 2350

0014 Wed 0704 1337 1919

0343 1016 1625 2222

+1.0 -1.0 +0.7 -0.8

THu 0428 1159 1804

30

0117 THu 0752 1417 2014

0437 1102 1713 2316

+1.0 -1.0 +0.8 -0.9

10

0052 Fri 0514 1254 1906

0249 0904 1529 2238

+0.4 -1.0 +0.5 -0.7

31

0528 +1.0 1145 -1.0 1759 +0.9

11

0350 0957 1645 2338

+0.3 -0.9 +0.5 -0.7

Mon

28 Tue

0517 1206 1711 2308

29

Fri

0216 0837 1456 2105

All times listed are in Local Time, Daylight Saving Time has been applied when appropriate. All speeds are in knots.

8

9

0154 SAT 0607 1349 2002

Slack Water Maximum Current

12

Slack Water Maximum Current

0455 +0.3 1055 -1.0 1739 +0.6

22

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ashing in on what many bluewater anglers are calling the best tuna action in a decade, John Travers landed a 228-pound big eye tuna to capture first place in MSSA’s 23rd Annual Tuna-ment. Travers’ monster tuna was caught near Washington Canyon on day one of the tournament, which drew more than 120 anglers and 40 boats. Travers fished out of Chincoteague, VA, and will take home $5910.

To give you an idea of how good the action has been offshore, tournament officials report that four big eyes, with a combined weight of more than 800 pounds, were landed over the weekend. Steve Ramsey, fishing on Lady Luck, captained by Tommy Baldwin out of Ocean City, MD, finished in second place. Lady Luck brought to the scales three big eyes with a combined weight of 580 pounds (the biggest of which was 207.9 pounds), sweeping all skill levels. That made his total earnings $14,039, a new Tuna-ment record. Jim Parrotte took third with his 51.2-pound yellowfin.

Rob Pellicot won the dolphin category, determined by the three heaviest mahi-mahi. Pellicot’s three dolphins tipped the scales for a combined weight of 31.2 pounds, winning him $1584. Pete Abbott, a member of the Annapolis MSSA chapter and president of the MSSA Scholarship Foundation, finished strong, catching six yellowfin tunas weighing a combined weight of 220.3 pounds. Pete will receive $1108 for his efforts.

Wahoo! New Virginia State Record Set at 122 Pounds

f you’ve ever caught a wahoo (a member of the mackerel family), then you know that once being hooked, these hard-fighting fish hit the afterburners, shooting electricity right up the rod into your forearms. There’s no forgetting that jolt. Now imagine catching one that weighs 122 pounds, measures longer than 80 inches and sports an incredible 33-inch girth.

Susan Nelson of Whiteford, MD, doesn’t have to dream because she, in fact, landed such a magnificent beast June 23 while fishing with Capt. Keith Neal aboard the Wachapreague, VA, based charter vessel, Teaser. The whopper wahoo smacked a Joe Shute Lure and ballyhoo combination being trolled off the Lumpy Bottom during the Maryland Saltwater Sportfisherman Association’s Tuna-ment.

“We knew we had one shot at gaffing it with the mono leader,” Capt. Neal told Bill Hall, the Virginia Salt Water Fishing Tournament (VSFT) committee member who helped process the catch to certify it as state record fish. “The fish came alongside, and the mate hit it with the gaff, but the gaff’s rubber handle pulled off. We put a second gaff in it and then pulled it onboard. I knew it was big, estimating it around 90 pounds. When I pulled out the tape measure and it went to 80 inches, I knew we had a much bigger fish and called my wife as soon as we got close enough to shore to get a cell signal. When she looked up the existing state record, I knew we had a shot at beating it.” The fish was weighed in at Wachapreague Marina on scales certified in April of 2012 following all VSFT State Record procedures.

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##Lady Luck brought to the scales three big eyes with a combined weight of 580 pounds (the biggest of which was 207.9 pounds), sweeping all skill levels. That made the boat’s total earnings $14,039, a new Tuna-ment record. Photo by Dana Scott

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by Capt. C.D. Dollar

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una and marlin? Or bluefish, flounder, rockfish, and croakers? How about spadefish, triggerfish, or cobia? Sure, the August heat can be tough to deal with, but it’s also arguably the best month to catch bluewater beasts and tidal fish in the same week—or if you’re really ambitious, maybe even within 24 hours. It’s almost a sure thing that PropTalk’s fishing experts will be chasing anything that swims this month; here’s a sampling of what they expect to catch:

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apt. Monty Hawkins on the headboat Morning Star (Ocean City, MD) is looking forward to calmer days and getting his clients tight to as many different reef species as possible after a few weeks of bumpy seas and stiff winds in June. We should take it as a good omen that when I asked for his input on this issue, he informed me that they had the boat’s first flounder limit of the season.

“I expect that we’ll find sea bass and flounder on the reefs, with sea bass in very good numbers, though many could be undersized,” Capt. Monty says.

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apt. Harry Nield aboard KingFish II, running from Deal Island on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, will have croaker and black drum in his sights.

He and his parties will anchor up or drift, using primarily soft crab and peelers for bait. “Through late July, we will night fish for red drum, blues, and croakers along the channel edges, and also run day trips for croaker and spot as the water warms up a bit,” Capt. Harry says. “We’ll be on the hunt for Spanish mackerel as the warm weather sets in. There have been a few spotted already, so it won’t be long,” Capt.

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apt. Sonney Forrest, aboard the light-tackle boat Reel Relief, will put clients on stripers, bluefish, flounder, and Spanish mackerel, or whatever else they want to catch in July and August. The diversity of species near his home waters of the Patuxent River offers lots of options. Expect to run into keeper stripers Follow us!

and bluefish chasing bait in the morning and evenings. Capt. Sonney says both species will smack poppers, spoons and Lil’ Jimmy bucktail style lures. “Work subsurface lures along the shoreline,” Capt.

Sonney suggests, adding that rattling lures like the 3-1/2-inch Bomber work great.

Capt. Sonney says the spot should be thick for live-lining for rockfish. Capt. Sonney recommends trolling Clark and Drone spoons, for blues and Spanish macks.

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apt. Walt of Light Tackle Charters, says, “Late summer should be a ‘free for all.’ I’ll take parties for rock, specks, flounder, croaker, Spanish mackerel, cobia, triggerfish, and mahimahi. Each of these species can be caught from the middle of July into August. I’ll target whatever my clients are interested in catching.” Capt. Walt adds that you can find rockfish and speckled trout around the islands of both Tangier and Pocomoke sounds.

“We’ll target flounder and croaker on both seaside inlets (Chincoteague, VA, and Wachapreague, VA) and in the coastal back bays, including the Chesapeake side out of Crisfield, MD,” Capt. Walt says. “We’ll target the Spanish mackerel in the main stem of the Chesapeake between Point Lookout and Smith Island and between Smith Point and Tangier Island.” For cobia and triggerfish, Capt.

Walt will run out of Chincoteague and the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel complex.

And on ‘bluebird days,’ he’ll put clients on mahi-mahi that can be found under the lobster and sea bass pot floats off the coast of Chincoteague and Wachapreague.

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apt. Kevin Josenhans says the summer months bring variety to Tangier Sound. Capt. Kevin will be catching rockfish, speckled trout, flounder, and bluefish—often, all in the

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apt. Dan Harrison says, “The summer fishing in Tangier Sound was unbelievable with fantastic speckled trout angling that we are hoping will continue through the summer. The average size for the specks has been in the 18- to 20-inch range, with some really pretty specimens over 24 inches. Most have been taken on storm lures and Berkley Power Baits in chartreuse/white, pearl/ white, and salt and pepper in four-inch varieties. On the fly, yellow Clousers with heavy copper flashabou on 1/0 hooks and Lefty’s Deceiver patterns score well. The early morning and

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late afternoon bite has produced some nice stripers, but most are small. Again, the same lures for the specks have been producing the stripers. And good old Mr. Blue, if it shines, they bite, and that bite is on down here also.”

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apt. Tony Battista aboard Clear Shot,who runs SST Online, reports the offshore scene out of Ocean City, MD, is in full swing. Tuna, marlin (both blue and white), wahoo, and mahi-mahi are hitting the docks daily. Capt. Tony says, “The offshore fleet has been burning up the yellowfins for weeks now. I can’t remember the last time it was this good.

I’ve seen more tuna on the dock this season than I’ve seen the last three years combined, and it is still early. We really have been blessed with some great water in

Mobjack Bay

t’s been several years since I fished the tidal waters that feed Mobjack Bay, but it’s good to hear that this summer haunt of speckled trout, puppy drum and flounder is alive and well. Located in Mathews County, VA, on the Chesapeake’s Western Shore, Mobjack Bay is fed by the East, North, Ware, and Severn rivers. If you’re a light-tackle/fly, shallow-water angler, these waters are liquid Nirvana.

Scores of marsh points, underwater sea meadows, and oyster reefs abound here.

If you want to fish it, and you really should fish it, but it’s unchartered territory, hire a pro, like Capt. Chris Newsome.

Capt. Chris is fly and light tackle guide who runs out of Gloucester, VA, and he is as dialed into this vibrant fishery as anyone.

“The speckled trout action has been great so far this season,” he told me recently.

“From the Poquoson Flats (to the south) into Mobjack, vast underwater meadows of widgeon and eel grass host lots of baitfish and gamefish.”

Soft plastics and hard-bodied lures work great here, as do topwater flies and lures.

Capt. Chris prefers paddle-tailed plastics like Bass Assassins, and this year has done really well with MirrOlure’s Heavy Dine, which sinks deeper to cover more water.

I personally like the MirrOdine Mini, and like Capt. Newsome, I prefer to fish them with only two trebles instead of the standard three.

These waters offer a great chance at what Newsome calls the “Shallow Water Slam:” puppy drum, speckled trout, and rockfish, all caught in the same day. The fishing peaks in late summer through early fall as gamefish fatten up in preparation of colder waters. If you want to catch a flounder on light gear, your best bet on timing is July and August.

Public access isn’t as convenient compared to other waters but it is suitable.

Try the public ramp at the end of Ware House Road off Main Street in Gloucester. There is also Towne Point boat ramp up the East River. proptalk.com

Catch the Best Fishing on the Web! our canyons this season.” Capt. Tony adds that big-eye tunas pushing 200 pounds are already starting to make an appearance, but there has been a notable lack of bluefin tuna. Capt.

Tony says, “It seems as if they snuck by early this year with the mild winter.

There have been a few in the 60- to 100-pound range caught, but not like it has been in previous seasons. Now if you run 120 miles north, it’s a different story. The New Jersey fleet has done well on them. If you want to catch a dorado (mahi-mahi), work the inshore waters (20 to 25 fathoms) around the pots. We had a blue marlin up in the baits in 32 fathoms last week. If things continue on the path they are, it could be a banner season for us here in Ocean City. With all of the upcoming tournaments, things could get very exciting. If you would like to receive more detailed weekly fishing reports, please send Capt. Tony an e-mail: capt.tony.sstol@comcast.net

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apt. Mark Galasso, who runs the charterboat Tuna the Tide out of Kent Narrows, MD, knows that to find keeper stripers, you need to find good water quality as the water temperatures climb. Capt.

Mark says, “Look for early morning or late-evening bites on blues and rock.” Capt. Mark adds that a few black drum should also be available, though not in any big numbers.

“Hopefully, croakers and white perch will show up in Eastern Bay, and look for white perch close to fast-moving waters like Kent Narrows. If the spot show (in decent numbers), we should have a good live-lining bite at the mouth of Eastern Bay. If we can’t get enough spot, we’ll troll and jig. Also look for big birds on top of breaking fish around Poplar Island,” Capt.

Mark says. ##Scott Bernetich fooled this nice striper with Capt. Walt of Light Tackle Charters. Photo by Capt. Walt

Chesapeake Bay Fishing

Charters, Guides, and Head Boats

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ne of the most difficult ways to learn how to fish the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean is trial and error. Then there’s the boat issue; we don’t all have one.

Luckily, the Bay region is chock-full of knowledgeable guides and charter captains to show you the ropes and head boats, on which you can take a day’s journey with a bunch of likeminded piscatorial enthusiasts to find out where the hot spots are. Sweet! To the right you will find a directory of pro guides, charter boats, and head boats to get you started on your quest. Whether you like to fly fish, troll, or bottom fish, there’s likely a Bay expert who can lend a hand. Check back often, as we’ll be adding more listings every month.

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## The Deltaville Boatyard has been selected as one of three boatyards authorized to provide Outer Reef Yachts warranty and repair services on the Chesapeake. Among other events, the American Boat and Yacht Council-certified yacht repair facility sponsors the American Great Loop Cruisers’ Association and participates in PassageMaker Trawler Fest. deltavilleboatyard.com

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## Fawcett Boat Supplies in Annapolis is now a full-line Yamaha dealer (sales and service) for engines from 2.5 to 350 hp. fawcettboat.com

## The Annapolis Harbor Boat Yard has welcomed Bill and Christy Barlow (below) to its team. As the new yard manager, Bill ensures all schedules and quality expectations are met. As the parts coordinator, Christy makes sure that all parts are on site in short order. They both look forward to satisfying all of your repair needs. (410) 268-0092

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## Newport News Shipbuilding recently turned over the keys to the 10th home it has built with Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg, VA, since 2002. Shipyard employees donated their Saturday mornings and early afternoons to build the 1300-square-foot, ranch-style house in Newport News, VA, for the Polynice family. nns.huntingtoningalls.com

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CLassic lines/bright work touches & beautiful trailer. $12,999 Kent Island, BOEMARINE, 866-735-5926, boats@boemarine.com, www.boemarine.com

John Kaiser, owner of Yacht View Brokerage LLC, is offering complimentary dockage, electric and weekly professional cleaning for all Power and Sailing yachts from 20' to 75', until sold! A USCG 100 Ton Master with 25 years of experience, John has built a strong reputation nationally for excellent service and incredible listing to sale time(Usually less than 45 days!). John’s clients have often purchased multiple boats through him and many have become lifetime friends. Contact John Kaiser to request a referral to his most recent satisfied Sellers and to discuss listing your beautifully maintained yacht!

Email: john@yachtview.com, Cell: 443-223-7864, Office: 410-923-1400, Website: www.yachtview.com LISTINGS WANTED! Patrick Hopkins, Annapolis Yacht Sales’ Power Boat Sales Coordinator, is looking for quality powerboat listings NOW! Having sold through our power listings quickly this spring Patrick is looking to expand the Powerboat division of AYS and will be your best asset to get your boat sold quickly! Contact Patrick at 410-267-8181 or Patrick@AnnapolisYachtSales.com

20 Grady White Overnighter 20 1987 Popular cuddy model with new Johnson 200 hp engine, trailer, and add ons. Ask $9,000.00 At our offices on Kent Island. Contact BOEMARINE, 866-735-5926, boats@boemarine.com, www.boemarine.com

21’ Ranger Tug EC Yanmar 30-hp low hrs, GPS, VHF, bimini, cockpit cushions. sink & one burner stove, marine head & holding tank trailer. $43,900.

Call Kirk Wilson at Gratitude Yachting, cell 614 989-7775, 410 639-7111 ext 113. kirk@gratitudeyachting.com 22’ Hydrasport Ocean 22 CC ‘97 22’ Hydrapsort Ocean 22 CC 1997. With trailer, low hours on 150 Johnson 2 stroke and black T-top, trailer. Love and money have been put into this Chesapeake only boat. New power head, carborator, starter, etc. long list of maintence done. Laying in Annapolis, Ask $11,000.00

22’ Pro-Line ‘02 WA Hard top, rocket launchers, GPS Merc 200hp Saltwater Series, Load Rite trailer, perfect bay boat fishing. Jackson Marine Sales North East, MD 410-287-9400 x214 Bob 22’ Composite Yacht Center Console New design & construction for 2012!

The little sister to the popular Composite 26. Very curvy w/Carolina flare fwd, Break sheer mid ships & tumble home aft. Introductory pricing includes 150-hp Yamaha & a venture trailer. $49,000 www.compositeyacht.biz, (410) 476-4414 22’ MathewsBros Bay Cruiser ’02 Barbara A 100-hp Yanmar dsl engine.

Currently stored at MathewsBros IndoorBoatStorage in Denton, so come take a look! JUST REDUCED $50,000 Call MathewsBros today at 410-479-9720.

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23' Crownline 230 ‘03 CCR S/260 Merc Bravo 3, 264 hrs. Also comes with a 2003 Ventura Trailer.

Now $19,980. Jackson Marine Sales, North East, MD 21901 sparker@jacksonmarinesales.com Please call Stephen K. Parker 443-553-2518

25’ Parker ’08 (VA) Single Yamaha 350hp 4 stroke, 220 hrs. Dry storage since new. REDUCED. Warranty to 2/2015.

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27’ Panga Yucatan ’08 Fully loaded & ready to fish. This boat is FAST!!!!. twin 250-hp outboards (210 hrs)!!! Twin axle venture bunk trailer. Great electronics package including depth & radar. The tower folds down & can be removed as well. The boat is rigged to fish w/Rupp top gun outriggers, 2 fish boxes w/ macerators, a live well, rocket launcher & a load of rod holders. The pastel yellow hull shows excellently in the water. The owner is recently married & wants a boat that is set up for cruising; he has no complaints at all about this boat. New price $59,000 !!! www.compositeyacht. biz, (410) 476-4414

29’ Seaswirl Striper ‘06 $84,500 Well equipped for fishing, great electronics, and powered by Volvo 5.7’s w/a comfortable cruise at 26 kts, max 36 kts. Intrinsic Yacht & Ship 410.263.9288 or rodger@intrinsicyacht.com

23’ Caribiana Skiff ’09 Grace. Beauty.

Craftsmanship. “The coolest boat on the water” according to Forbes magazine.

Yamaha 60 with only 79 hrs. $34,500 Contact Jonathan (804) 776-7575 or jonathan@annapolisyachtsales.com Pro Line 25 Walk ‘04 225 Merc Optimax w/188 hrs, GPS, VHF, stereo, cockpit cover, new bottom pain. Real sharp $29,900 – Contact Tom, Tomes Landing 410-378-9622

Chaparral 235 SSI ‘03 Merc Power – low hrs, GPS, stereo, depth finder, battery charger $21,750 Contact Tom Tomes Landing. 410-378-9622

26' Bayliner 265 Ciera ‘03 New canvas, air, windlass, GPS. Priced to sell. $24,900 Upper Chesapeake Yacht Sales 610-299-3598.

Pro Line 23 DC ‘05 Merc 225 low hrs, GPS, bimini top, cockpit cover. Real Sharp $22,500 Contact Tom – Tomes Landing Marina 410-378-9622

26’ Rick Roe center console ’10 Built to spec, inboard gas engine w/ zero hours, Brand new boat at used boat price $35,000, (410) 476-4414, www.compositeyacht.biz

27’ Formula ’95 (MD) Just listed. Great layout, call for details. John McDevitt, JMcDevitt@BluewaterYachtSales.com, (ofc) 410-827-0873, (cell) 610-220-5619.

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29’ Wellcraft 290 Coastal ‘05 $82,500 Sleeps 4 and features convertible dinette, full galley, enclosd head with shower, A/C and generator.

T/ 225 Yamaha four stroke motors, yellow hull.

Outfitted for fishing.

Intrinsic Yacht & Ship 410.263.9288 or rodger@intrinsicyacht.com

28’ Albin TE Newport ’09 Warranty.

Forward berth/dinette and galley.

Pilothouse w/strata-glass enclosure, full cockpit canopy, A/C. S-Cummins QSD 4.2 EI 320hp. $134,000 Sassafras Harbor Marina Yacht Sales. (410) 7080579 29’ Dyer 1999 Grace Lots of accessories and well maintained.

Ideal yacht for afternoon cruise or overnight. Price Reduced and just commissioned. Asking $129,900.

Call David Cox 410-310-3476 or davidcox@northpointyachtsales.com

26’ Albemarle Express 18’ outriggers, Lift kept, inboard/outboard, air conditioning, fishing machine! www. compositeyacht.biz, (410) 476-4414.

Price Reduced !!! $29,000 26’ Back Cove Express ’06 Lovely weekender. She has been detailed and commissioned for the season. S-240HP Yanmar dsl eng., bow thruster, shore AC, Windlass, Furuno GPS, and more.

RED $109,000 OBYS 410-226-0100

24' Chris Craft Cuddy ’98 S/250-hp Volvo, 222 hrs, New extended swim platform, new swim steps, trim tabs, 2003 Shore-Lander Trailer. Now $19,000. sparker@jacksonmarinesales.com Please call Stephen K. Parker 443-553-2518

27’ Southport CC 2012 NEW IN STOCK, Hunt design, fg T-Top, Windshield, Power steering, Elec.

Controls, Yamaha 250’s, Full warranties, vacuum infused hull, Maine-built, amazing RIDE! Contact: Jim Osborne at (410) 693-3311 or jimoyachts@gmail.com

2005 Sea Ray 280 Sundancer If you are looking for a well designed cruiser under 30’, then look no further. Owner has already moved up to his next boat so he’s ready to sell! $67,900. Contact Mike Hiesener at 410-867-9550 or mikeh@clarkslanding.com

29' Donzi ZFC ‘07 sold here new, one owner, 75 hrs on Verado's 250-hp four-strokes. Engine warranties to 2014, trim tabs w/indicators, Graffrig controls, out riggers, Jackson Marine Sales North East, MD, 410-287-9400 x214 BOB

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Two helm stations; 16-knot cruise w/single V-8; Dark green Awlgrip on hull, new windlass and lots more… Asking $65,000.

Call Rick Casali 410-279-5309 or rick@northpointyachtsales.com

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40’ Gorbon Custom Downeast FB ’07 40’ Riviera FB ’05, LOADED 39’ Tiara Sovran ’07 IPS500, Loaded 37’ Formula SS ’06 T/496s 36’ Sabreline ’92 36’ Luhrs FB ’03 35’ Cigarette ’87 T700s, like new 35’ Marlago ’07, Verados, loaded 35’ Marlago ’06, Verados, like new 35’ Marlago ’05, Verados 35’ Marlago ’04, 300 Yamahas

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35’ Marlago ’02, 4 Strokes, 98 hrs, Trlr 34’ Monza CC 33 Formula SS ’04 32’ Sea Ray ’07 31’ Sea Ray ’01 31’ Marlago ’02 29’ Hydra Sports CC ’07 28‘ Sea Ray Dancer '06 27‘ Tiara ’91 Lift Kept 25‘ Contender ’03

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2005 Sea Ray 290 Amberjack If you like to fish and entertain, this is the boat for you! Price reduced to $69,900. for you! Contact Gregg Dyson at 410-6044300 or gdyson@clarkslanding.com

30 Concept 2009 Leftover with trailer T-300 XS Mercs. MSRP $139,000 - closeout $79,900. Contact Joe Fairchild – Tomes Landing Marina 717-471-4985

31' Sea Ray Sundancer ‘91 Twin 340 HP FWC Mercruiser V Drives. New Canvas, cockpit vinyl, cockpit carpet, cabin carpet. Very nice condition. $21,900 Upper Chesapeake Yacht Sales 610-299-3598.

31’ 1989 Blue Seas Flybridge Blue Jacket is a very well kept boat that the owners have maintained to a very high level. Offered at $129,000. Please call NPYS at 410-280-2038.

30’ Wellcraft Martinique ‘01 Clean, low hrs. Spacious interior and cockpit.

T-Mercruiser. New Bravo III outdrives 2009. New A/C in ’08 $49,900 Sassafras Harbor Marina Yacht Sales (888) 221-5022 30’ Cruisers 300 Express ’03 Twin Volvo Penta 5.0 OSi’s with Volvo XDP stern drives. Complete package. Lift kept for the past 2 yrs. Priced to sell! $59,900 Contact Patrick 410-267-8181 or Patrick@AnnapolisYachtSales.com

30’ Topaz CC 1975 “odyssey model”.

With full tower, CC steering, cuddy to sleep two and fish rigged. ASK $30,000.

In Connecticut, Contact BOEMARINE, 866-735-5926, boats@boemarine.com, www.boemarine.com

31’ Bertram Flybridge ‘62/’04 $150,000 Completely refitted in 2004, exc electronics package, generator, AC, lift kept, canvas, teak & holly sole.

Intrinsic Yacht & Ship 410.263.9288 or rodger@intrinsicyacht.com

31’ Cabo Express ’96 Stored inside, 300 hrs on 3208 Caterpillar engines, AC, Recently painted

by Hinckley fighting lady yellow, $114,500 huge deal!!! (410) 476-4414, Price www.compositeyacht.biz Reduced!!! $95,000 31’ Mainship 31 Sedan Bridge ’96 Flybridge w/generous seating and storage. Molded steps, bridge walkthrough. T-Marine Power, Gen., Canvas 2011. Excellent condition. $59,900 Sassafras Harbor Marina Yacht Sales (888) 221-5022

2002 Doral International 310 SE What a great open cabin, this 310 Doral has it all. Lift kepted no bottom paint, new canvas, new manifolds and risers.

Price just lowered to $69,900. Call or email Kellie Moody at 410-604-4300 or kmoody@clarkslanding.com 32’ Grand Banks ‘88 Cummins 210hp. Classic trawler in excellent cond.

Located in Mathews, VA $117,000.

Call Jonathan 804-436-4484 or email jonathan@annapolisyachtsales.com for further details.

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32’ Pro Line Walk ‘05 T-250 Verados, generator, AC, radar, GPS, VHF, life raft, many extras – fish ready. $84,900 Contact Jack Conrad Tomes Landing 717-587-4217

32 Searay 320 Sundancer 2004 2ith Blue hull, clean and motivated. Laying in Rock Hall, MD REDUCED to $89,900.00. BOEMARINE, 866-7355926, boats@boemarine.com, www.boemarine.com

32’ Custom Bayboat Luxury Charter Style ’10 deadrise built with nothing left unfinished. Cummins dsl, low hrs, fully ready to fish this fall!! Contact Composite Yacht for details 410-476-4414 32’ Mast & Mallet ’08 315 Yanmar offers 16 knot cruise; bow thruster; A/C; dark green hull; inverter; varnished transom; like new. Reduced to $170,000. Bring offers. Rick Casali 410-279-5309 or Rick@NothPointYachtSales.com

1990 Sharps Island 32’ with Cummins Dsl. Well equipped, beautifully maintained cruiser with good accommodations. Asking $79,000 Contact Frank Gary 410-703 4017 email: frank@walczakyacht.com

33’ Formula SS ‘04 One owner, lift kept in Annapolis since new. All options: metallic blue painted hull, generator, air, Volvo 8.1s. This popular model just listed. Call Ned Dozier, 443-995-0732, ned@theyachtgroup.com, www.theyachtgroup.com.

34’ Formula ’99 (MD) Twin Mercruiser 7.4L 310hp, only 386 hrs. Full canvas, looks great.

John McDevitt, JMcDevitt@BluewaterYachtSales.com, (ofc) 410-827-0873, (cell) 610-220-5619.

BluewaterYachtSales.com - Kent Narrows 34’ Defever Trwl ’76 125-hp Perkins dsl w/848 hrs, 8KW Onan Genset, reverse cycle marine air & heat, Furuno GPS w/chartplotter, Raytheon radar, TV/DVD, Elec. Windlass, ’12 bimini for flybridge, cockpit awning, etc. Lovely & well maintained vessel! Asking $65,000 OBYS 410-226-0100

34’ 2005 MJM 34z Downeast For a great looking boat that sips fuel and has a smooth ride, you need to get on the MJM 34z. Great condition and offered $279,000. Please call Ken Comerford @ 410-280-2038 ext 12

34’ Monza CC ’02 Lift kept. Low hours on reliable 250 Mercurys. Great seating, cuddy, and head. Good value in a large center console. $49,500.

Call Ned Dozier, 443-995-0732, ned@theyachtgroup.com, www.theyachtgroup.com.

34’ Silverton Express ’89 Twin Crusader 454s, Gen Set, Air/Heat, New Canvas - clean and ready to cruise! $19,900. Call Tony Tumas day or evening (443) 553-5046. email: tony@ greatblueyachts.com, see photos & full specs at www.greatblueyachts.com 34’ Wellcraft Gran Sport ’89 Twin 454s, gen, air, new canvas, free winter storage & spring launch - $17,500 Call Tony Tumas day or evening (443) 553-5046. email: tony@greatblueyachts.com, see photos & full specs at www. greatblueyachts.com

Sea Ray 340 Sundancer ’08 A premium express, finished to very high standards - don’t miss this one! $179,900. Contact 410-867-9550 or 410-604-4300.

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2002 Sea Ray 340 Sundancer All the bells and whistles plus New cast manifolds in 2011, canvas in 2009, Eisenglass 2011. Custom camper back canvas, New cockpit carpet. One Owner Boat recently reduced to $86,500. Contact Mike Skreptack at 410-867-9550 or mike.s@clarkslanding.com 35’ Regal Commodore ‘05 215 hrs Twin 8.1 Volvo Penta, Kohler Generator, Heat and AC along with excellent styling, fit & finish. A must see. $129,000. Patrick 410-267-8181 or Patrick@AnnapolisYachtSales.com

35’ Bayliner 1997 Three cabins, two heads make it the perfect live aboard.

454 Mercruiser engines with under 400 hours make it the perfect Bay cruiser. $67,500. Call Patrick 410-267-8181 or Patrick@AnnapolisYachtSales.com

35’ Marlago Cuddy ’07 Four Strokes.

Great electronics. Perfect condition.

Also available, 1999, 2002, 2005, 2006. All have Flag Blue hullsides and great equipment, all sold new and serviced by us. Call Ned Dozier, 443995-0732, ned@theyachtgroup.com. www.theyachtgroup.com 35’ Sonic SS ’99 Repowered w/500-hp Mercruisers. “like new” cond.. Shows like new boat, w/trailer & new canvas, Lying on South River. REDUCED TO $44,900, w/trailer available for $2k.

BOEMARINE, 866-735-5926, boats@ boemarine.com,www.boemarine.com 35’ Viking Express Sport Fish ’85 This is a must see boat that is in wonderful cond. This is the perfect boat for anyone looking for a boat to enjoy with the family or go out & 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

2006 T44 Flybridge RECESS at $795,000 Clean survey available

2002 T44 Express ALEXA at $695,000 Hinckley maintained!

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35' Chris Craft Catalina ‘81 Twin 350 Crusaders (168 hrs) Newer canvas, shed kept, owner is motivated Asking $37,500 Please contact Jason Whitson at Jackson Marine Sales 410-287-9400 x215 or 484-994-4244 jwhitson@jacksonmarinesales.com 35’ Duffy 35 Classic Flybridge DownEast w/ low hrs Yanmar.

Yard maintained, new canvas ’11, AC, Galley up, shower stall + head, price reduced $129,000. Call David Cox 410-310-3476 or davidcox@ northpointyachtsales.com 35’ Luhrs Tournament 350 ’91 Recently painted from top to bottom, twin Cummins 330 diamond series dsls w/only 1000 hrs. The boat is in excellent shape throughout, with the owners keeping a strict maintenance schedule.

She is turnkey w/full enclosure & fresh bottom paint $90,000 www. compositeyacht.biz, (410) 476-4414.

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36’ Luhrs Convertible ’01 (VA) Twin Cat 3126 420hp. Excellent maintenance.

Priced to sell now. Pete Peters, PPeters@BluewaterYachtSales.com, (cell) 757-876-9227. BluewaterYachtSales.com

TICKETY-BOO 2 at $380,000

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2001 Picnic Boat Classic ICARUS at $290,000 Lots of great options!

2002 Picnic Boat Classic HORSEFEATHERS at $255,000

2006 T29 Runabout GEMINI at $245,000

36’ Albin Trawler ’81 Classic, single dsl engine, 2 cabin trawler that has been well cared for and has light hrs.

Recent autopilot and clean interior. $49,900 Call Tim 410-267-8181 or tim@annapolisyachtsales.com 36’ Carman ’10 550 Caterpillar C-9 and under 300 hrs. Recent electronics premium sound system, no engine box on deck, The 36 Carman is a bay boat with the feel of much larger boat. Great opportunity for someone interested in beginning a charter business. $169,000 www.compostieyacht.biz

Late model Classic

Excellent Condition!

High end listings always welcome!

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36' Carver Mariner '06 Price drop to $189,000. Like new motor-yacht, spacious bridge, well equipped & maintained. Great for cruising or entertaining. Quality accommodations incl. fully equipped galley & separate shower. Call Kirk at 614-989-7775, 410-639-7111 ext 113, or email kirk@gratitudeyachting.com.

37' Atlantic Trawler ‘83 Twin 140 HP Perkins, two stateroom/two head with upper and lower controls, newer gen set in enclosure. $57,900 OBO Upper Chesapeake Yacht Sales 610-2993598.

38’ Luhrs Convertible ‘97 $89,900 Custom Helm with Furuno NAV Net. Open Array Radar, Horizon VHF, Simrad Autopilot. T/CAT 3126’s.

Intrinsic Yacht & Ship 410.263.9288 or rodger@intrinsicyacht.com

36’ Hinckley Picnic Boat Classic ’01 STEP UP is a Hinckley maintained Classic Picnic Boat with virtually every option available. $279,000.

Offered by Hinckley Yachts, contact Jennifer Richards (410) 263-0095 or jrichards@hinckleyyachts.com

37’ Ocean Billfish ‘08 $369,000 Very nice and well equipped 37 Billfish. 480 Yanmars with 770 hours, Fighting Lady Yellow Hull, all options and great electronics package.

Intrinsic Yacht & Ship 410.263.9288 or chris@intrinsicyacht.com

38’ Regal 3880 ‘02 Commodore Freshwater boat. 255 original hrs on the Mercruiser 8.1’s (420 HP each).

Asking $119,000 Please contact Jason Whitson at Jackson Marine Sales 410-287-9400 x215 or 484-994-4244 jwhitson@jacksonmarinesales.com

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. Reduction down to $169,500.

Call Rick Casali 410-279-5309 or Rick@NorthPointYachtSales.com

37’ Cruisers 3750 ’02 Shed kept.

Cherry interior. Two staterooms with showers. Spacious salon. Galley and convertible dinette down. Large flybridge, T-Yanmar, Generator $134,000 Sassafras Harbor Marina Yacht Sales (888) 221-5022

38’ Sea Ray Sundancer ‘04 Only used as a day boat. <300 hrs on Mercruiser 8.1s. Features most available options.

Bow thruster, upgraded electronics plus Kohler generator. $159,900 Sassafras Harbor Marina Yacht Sales (888) 2215022

37’ Egg Harbor Sport Yacht ’08 Full Warranty, never titled. T-Cummins QSB 5.9, Generator, Hardtop w/strata-glass enclosure, Outrigger’s, two staterooms, head w/stall shower. $395,000. 2003 model also available. Sassafras Harbor Marina Yacht Sales (410)-708-0579 36’ Jersey Convertible ’88 (MD) Cummins repower.

Good Electronics.

John McDevitt, JMcDevitt@BluewaterYachtSales.com, (ofc) 410-827-0873, (cell) 610-220-5619.

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37’ Nordic Tug ’99 Blue hulled semidisplacement trawler. Single Cummins 330-hp, N/Lights genset, Heat/Air, dinghy and davit system, very clean boat. $249,900 Deltaville, VA Call Jonathan (804) 776-7575 Photos at www.annapolisyachtsales.com

36’ Sabreline 36 ’04 Sedan Flybridge 370hp Yanmar dsls x2. Fit & finish that you expect from Sabre on the perfect traditional looking vessel. Immaculately kept. Under 450 hrs. Patrick 410-2678181 or Patrick@AnnapolisYachtSales. com

37’ Rinker 342 Express Cruiser ’06 PRICE JUST REDUCED! Professionally maintained, beautiful boat that is loaded with generator, Airco, dinghy, TV and many other upgrades.

Now Asking $95,000 Call Bob (410)267-8181 or Bob@ AnnapolisYachtSales.com

36' Silverton Express Cruiser ‘96 Twin 340 HP FWC Mercruisers V Drives. Exceptionl condition and priced to sell. $49,900 Upper Chesapeake Yacht Sales 610-2993598.

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37’ Sea Ray Express ’99 TWIN DIESEL Caterpillar 316s w/780 hrs. W/Beke genset 400 hrs. Raymarine electronics.

CUSTOM TUNA TOWER, electronic throttles, electric engine hatch. . $134,900 Deltaville, VA. Jonathan (804) 776-7575 www.annapolisyachtsales. com

38’ Wellcraft Scarab 38 ‘06 502 Merc – Fresh Engines, AC, GPS, VHF. One of a kind - $49,900 OBO. Contact Jack Conrad, Tomes Landing Marina 717-587-4217

38’ Composite Yacht Lobster hull ‘10, Boat is built for comfort.

All composite construction, 575-hp Caterpillar C-9 dsl eng, massive cockpit space & interior space.

Fully equipped & ready to run.

Asking $350K for the whole package.

Contact patrick@compositeyacht.biz 410-476-4414. Huge Price Reduction $295,000

38’ Little Harbor Whisperjet ’99 TRAVELLER is a fine example of a well-equipped Little Harbor 38.

She is lightly used and Hinckley maintained and would make a boat for day or overnight boating. $300,000.

Offered by Hinckley Yachts, contact Jennifer Richards (410) 263-0095 or jrichards@hinckleyyachts.com 39’ Mainship 390 ’03 Yanmar dsl, gen set, bow thruster, radar/plotter, davits, exceptionally clean – deliver FL or Bahamas - $149,900 Call Tony Tumas day or evening (443) 5535046. email: tony@greatblueyachts. com, see photos & full specs at www. greatblueyachts.com

39 Searay Sundancer 390 2005 Loaded with BRAND NEW ELECTRONICS PACKAGE, loaded, 8.1L T/420 hp mercruiser Horizons, with only 315 hours. TracVision SAT TV, Flat Screens, and more. Located on Long Island, NY. ASK $225,000. Contact BOEMARINE, 866-735-5926, boats@boemarine.com, www.boemarine.com Regency 39 Aft Cabin Sun Deck Trawler ’86 $99,500 Many recent upgrades! Twin Volvo dsls, new 8kw Gen Set, Air/Heat, sun deck enclosure, upper & lower helm stations, dinghy hoist & storage. Call Tony Tumas, Great Blue Yachts 443-553-5046 - see photos & full specs at www. greatblueyachts.com

40’ Riviera Convertible ’05 Custom props and 480 Cummins with warranties and only 300 hours provide amazing economy. New electronics in 2010. Boat is in turnkey shape.

Owner will consider partial trade. $419,000 Call Ned Dozier, 443-9950732, ned@theyachtgroup.com, www.theyachtgroup.com.

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One owner, locally cruised boat in perfect condition. Low hours on reliable Volvo diesels. Custom windshield to hard top, spray rails, new stereo, great electronics. Just detailed. Owner moving up to a larger Riviera. $249,000 Call Ned Dozier, 443-995-0732 (mobile), ned@theyachtgroup.com

41’ 1998 Formula 41PC Eagle's Wings has been maintained to a 10!

Now offered at $99,000 for a quick sale. Please call Ken Comerford for more details at 410-280-2038

41’ Albemarle 410XF ‘04 $279,000 Rigged for serious offshore fishing and luxurious interior accomodations.

T/CAT C-12’s. No expense spared for her maintenance and care. Intrinsic Yacht & Ship 410.263.9288 or larry@intrinsicyacht.com

42’ Jones ’00 Well equipped dual purpose bay boat. Ready for pleasure & families, or for a charter business. 575hp dsl eng, A/C w/reverse cycle heat, engine driven heater, gen, radar, & so much more!! Asking $190K, the owner is a motivated seller. Contact patrick@ compositeyacht.biz 410-476-4414 42’ Sabre Express ’06 Unbelievable price! Only asking $330,000! Fully equipped & ready to go! 2 boat owner & price has been lowered for immediate sale. T-500HP Yanmars w/630hrs. Too many options to mention, please call for details. SOA 877-267-1808

40’ Silverton Convertible ’87 Two staterooms. Galley w/large dinette forward of salon. Large aft deck and flybridge. T-350hp Crusaders, generator. $44,500 Sassafras Harbor Marina Yacht Sales (888) 221-5022

2004 Cruisers Yachts 400 EX All the amenities and electronics you’ll want in your home away from home on the water. Price recently reduced as the owner is anxious to sell. $149,950.

Contact Paul Lash at 410-867-9550 or pjlash@clarkslanding.com for details.

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42’ Cruisers 420 Express Twin Volvo IPS 500 dsls, gen, air, hard top, bow thruster, IPS docking – CLEAN! $235,000 Call Tony Tumas day or evening (443) 553-5046. email: tony@ greatblueyachts.com, see photos & full specs at www.greatblueyachts.com

41’ Carver Motoryacht ‘07 Lift kept!

Well-maintained local boat. 370-hp Volvo D6 dsls, 9Kw generator, Furuno and Raymarine electronics. Great accommodations in a manageable size. Call Ned Dozier, 443-995-0732, ned@theyachtgroup.com, www.theyachtgroup.com.

42’ Sonic USA 42SS ‘02 $99,500 Twin 575 Mercs w/170 hours, Bravo drives w/showers.Full cabin with AC/Heat and seperate head.

Lowrance GPS, Electric Bolsters, Captains Call Exhaust. Includes custom rocket trailer. Intrinsic Yacht & Ship 410.263.9288 or chris@intrinsicyacht.com 42’ Wilbur Downeast Cruiser ‘97 Great long range cruiser with very comfortable accommodations. Single stateroom forward, large pilot house, U-shaped sea galley and huge aft main salon. Asking $298,000 OBYS 410226-0100.

42’ Sabre Hardtop Express ’07 Lumina is in beautiful cond. & lightly used. Fully loaded w/all the latest electronics by Furuno including 3D multi-function displays. Twin Yanmar 480s, 8kw genset & 3 zone A/C provide all season comfort. Reduced to $450,000 Paul Mikulski 410.961.5254 or Paul@ northpointyachtsales.com

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44’ Navigator 4400 ‘03 Pilothouse Motoryacht - Twin 318-hp dsl engines w/ low hrs – Two Queen cabins – Lacquered cherry joiner work. Uptown Girl is ready to cruise. $225,000. Contact Paul Rosen 410-267-8181 paul@ annapolisyachtsales.com 42’ Sealine ’03 (MD) Larger twin Cummins 480hp electronic, 900 hrs.

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BluewaterYachtSales.com - Kent Narrows 43’ Hatteras Motor Yacht ‘76 Classic vessel with a covered cockpit & plenty of deck space. Powered by twin Cummins 903s. She won’t last long! $47,000. Contact Patrick 410-267-8181 Patrick@AnnapolisYachtSales.com

Carver 430 Cockpit Motor Yachts ‘96 $129,900 Twin Cummings dsl, Gen, Air Call Tony Tumas day or evening (443) 553-5046. email: tony@greatblueyachts.com, see photos & full specs at greatblueyachts.com

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##On one of seven turn-round voyages after the end of World War I, USS Huron delivers American troops back home to Chesapeake Country.

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he 523-foot USS Huron (ID # 1408) began her career as SS Friedrich der Grosse, a German liner launched in 1896. At the onset of World War I in 1914, the 10,771-grosston vessel was one of 30 German and Austro-Hungarian ships the United States interned. Before they were sent to Ellis Island, NY, though, the sailors carried out a program of systematic destruction calculated to take the longest time to repair.

In 1917, when America entered the war, the ship was seized, converted into a U.S. Navy troop transport ship, commissioned, and renamed the USS Huron.

She could hold 3400 troops. In all, she carried almost 21,000 men across the Atlantic Ocean to France in eight voyages and returned 20,582 healthy veterans and 1546 wounded and sick men after the Armistice in seven turnaround voyages. On September 2, 1919, Huron was decommissioned.

After serving the U.S. Mail Steamship Companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s South American routes between 1920 and May 1922, she was acquired by the Los Angeles Steamship

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(passenger) Company and renamed the SS City of Honolulu. On her maiden voyage to Hawaii, she caught fire 670 miles from California October 12. Learning that the fire could not be controlled, the captain ordered everyone into lifeboats.

None of the passengers or crew were killed or seriously injured during the firefighting attempts and the linerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s orderly evacuation. A freighter rescued the passengers, and a U.S. Army transport ship returned them to Los Angeles. A U.S. Coast Guard cutter and tug were sent to tow or sink the remaining hulk. Since towing was not possible, Shawnee fired 25 rounds at the stricken vessel and she sank October 17.

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fter America entered World War I, Newport News became the Hampton Roads port of embarkation. More than 750,000 troops entered Newport News and left for France. The Newport News Shipyard (NNS) built ships for the war effort, and the Curtis Flying School trained pilots. Military bases, such as the Yorktown Naval Weapons Station and Fort Eustis, were created. NNS and the Naval Base were both expanded during the war.

With so many men on active duty, women became key to wartime production in factories and shipyards across the nation.

NNS and the Dry Dock Company began employing its first women in July 1918, when about 50 women were hired to file the burr edges on hundreds of thousands of blades for steam turbines. After the war, men gradually took their places again.

Even though the Armistice took place November 11, 1918, demobilizing the troops took time. It was spring before Americans began trumpeting the muchanticipated return of loved ones from war.

Above, some of the troops were headed to Camp Stuart near Newport News, VA, in March of 1919.

Although the battalions had their own names, locals served in other units and even fought under the flags of other countries.

Upon their return, veterans were welcomed with people thankful for the sacrifices the soldiers had made. In hometowns across the country, well-wishers turned out to welcome veterans with patriotic parades, ceremonies, and memorials.

If you know more about the USS Huron and the stories of World War I veterans returning to Chesapeake Bay Country, drop me a line at ruth@proptalk.com. proptalk.com

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