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Bodacious: The Baltimore 28 Simply Boat Show by Ruth Christie from the Past: The Historic Ships of 32 Blasts Baltimore’s Inner Harbor by Capt. Riche Eyring 34 Indian Summer: The Best Laid Plans by Charlie Iliff 36 Salty Dog Heads to the Warm by Merf Moerschel Projects: Volts, Ohms, and 40 Winter Currents, Oh My! by Eric Burnley Learning: Check Out the Big 44 Winter Brain on So-and-So by Carrie Gentile

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IN THIS ISSUE DEPARTMENTS 8 Editor’s Notebook 10 Out of My Mind 12 Letters 14 Dock Talk 21 Chesapeake Boating Calendar

Coming in March: • Chesapeake Marinas and Boatyards • Chesapeake Bay Ports and Destinations • What Exactly Is a Clean Marina?

• New Gadgets and Gizmos for 2011 • Building the Bandy Boats Velmachos Express 27: Part 4 • Pre-Spring Tackle Tune-Up

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Editor’s Notebook

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Idiot Versus Winter

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e have a little rule around the PropTalk lair: No disaster stories unless they are told from a first-person point of view. Since I’m the moron in the story, I get my 600 words.

In spring 1991, I bought a moldy 27-footer with mushrooms growing out of her cushions for $1200 cash. Since you could find a slip in the right scrungy marina for about $175 a month those days, I figured I’d found the perfect blend of comfort and economy. Sure, I’d be living like an animal, but as long as I showed up to work not smelling and looking like one, it was all good. Then I realized I hadn’t formulated a contingency plan for winter.

I actually got by fine the first couple of winters with the help of electric ceramic heaters, thick sleeping bags, and stubbornness.

There were only a few truly uncomfortable nights, and I rarely found myself hating the way I was living. I had cleaned Kay Lynn up into a cozy home, replete with a propane camp stove (dangerous), extension cord shore power (dangerous), and an AC/DC television/VCR combo wired directly to a 12-volt battery (dangerous), which was replenished with an automotive charger (dangerous). I’m part of the reason marinas now require liability insurance.

While I encountered numerous blizzards and windy cold nights over the 12 years I lived aboard, the worst night I spent aboard Kay Lynn was the evening/morning combo of January 20-21, 1994. During that day, we received about one-half to three-quarters of an inch of freezing rain in Annapolis, covering everything in a dangerous, shiny coating. After the precipitation blew through, an intense cold front brought 30- to 40-knot winds, quickly dropping temperatures from the 20s to the single digits before midnight.

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I arrived back at the marina around 9 p.m. after putting off the idea of staying aboard that night at Marmaduke’s for about four hours. I crawled down the ice-coated dock on my hands and knees to find Kay Lynn flash-frozen in about two inches of Back Creek ice, having been pushed away from the dock by the wind.

She was far enough away that I couldn’t climb aboard and also encapsulated in a thick skin of ice.

Cell phones weren’t common those days, and it was virtually impossible to walk to a pay phone to call a friend or get a cab to a hotel. Quite a pickle.

I figured my only choice was to hurl myself into the cockpit, so I did, and only suffered a couple of bruises. Now I had to figure out how to get into the boat. The companionway wouldn’t open, as it was solidly locked in ice. I ended up pulling out my keys and started chiseling my way into the companionway hatch, which came free

after about 30 minutes and three keys later.

I scrambled down below, closed everything up and burrowed into my sleeping bag for the night.

Two electric heaters usually kept things bearably warm down below until it reached 15 degrees outside. By 2 a.m., the mercury had dipped to four degrees below zero outside, and down below on Kay Lynn, it was 23 degrees. I was miserably cold.

I decided to fire up the propane Coleman stove and whirl up a cup of tea. I crawled back into my sleeping bag, shuffled into the dinette seat, and tried to warm up.

I ended up waking about four hours later, the stove having burned through an entire onepound propane cylinder. I suppose Kay Lynn had enough gaps and holes in her to keep fresh air flowing through in sufficient quantities to keep me from huffing loads of carbon monoxide from the stove and kicking the bucket.

I installed real (and safe) systems on Kay Lynn after that adventure. The employee discount at Fawcett Boat Supplies was good, so that helped.

If you watch enough of the Discovery Channel, you’ve probably come across “Man vs. Wild,” where survival expert Bear Grylls is typically dropped from a helicopter into some desolate, inhospitable environment to prove he can survive on his own with no outside help. Grylls doesn’t have anything on me—except for brains, maybe.

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Out of My Mind

by Ruth Christie

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oats sink. Canvases rip. Boatels collapse. Docks fall apart. And, the granddaddy of them all: boats catch fire. (We watched a boat ablaze right outside our Eastport offices this past November. It was an unsettling, ugly sight. Luckily, our local fire department got things under control pretty quickly.)

Winter has a way of wreaking havoc with boats, especially if they are ignored for long periods of time. If your pride and joy is already winterized, on the hard, shrink-wrapped, and under your watchful supervision, good for you.

But, if you keep your boat on a mooring or in a slip, beware. You never know what will happen when Old Man Winter continues to make house calls. Your boat will be repeatedly exposed to ice, snow, wind, rain, sleet, high and low tides, and waves. Expect the unexpected. Maybe even critters.

Boats come off their moorings all the time. We have a repeat offender in our creek. Thanks to strong winds from the north, his new boat came off its mooring and has been stuck in the shallows in the mud near a neighbor’s riprap since before Santa came down our chimney. What will happen if we have an abnormally high tide or when the winds change direction? We’ve had ice in the creek for a while, and I’m betting it’s pretty thick and gnarly. Not the best thing for a boat to rub up against repeatedly.

Just as its predecessor did in other years, when the winds change, this poor boat will probably wander aimlessly around the creek, bumping into neighborhood docks, boats, and shorelines until cooler heads prevail.

“Hello, Casa Rio Marina Towboat? Oh, I see… You already know about the boat off its mooring and have contacted the owner. Thanks. We’ll see you in the spring for a short haul and commissioning. Good bye.”

With ice and weather, checking on moored boats is a challenge at best. And, even if you’re tied up in a snug slip, check your boat, dock, and lines often. My husband happened to be out on our boat one evening early this winter and noticed that our bilge pump wouldn’t shut off. Luckily, our tech from Casa Rio Marina was due to winterize her the next day; he did so and fixed the problem. The next few times we checked on her, she was safe and sound… and quiet. We’ll keep a close eye on her.

So, be a good captain, and check on your boat often this winter wherever she is. In turn, you’ll have good karma, and your vessel will thank you kindly come spring.

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ast month in our Fishing Forecasts section we posted an image of an odd boatshop decoration we found at a local builder’s garage captioned to prompt readers to send in their guesses.

We promised the first reader to respond correctly via e-mail a complimentary sixmonth subscription to PropTalk.

Mike Favinger of Stevensville, MD, e-mailed his response on December 15 with a correct description of what the strange item is and what it is used for.

Favinger says, “It’s a stencil for painting squid on the bottom of your boat to entice fish to come up thinking there is a school above them.”

There’s a lot of myth and mystery surrounding the effectiveness of painting squid or other patterns on the bottom of a boat to attract piscatorial apex predators— some swear by the silhouettes, while some file the practice under Leonard Nimoy’s “In Search of…”

Here is a sampling of some of the other responses we received:

Hey Gary,

That is a squid stencil for the bottom of a charter boat or commercial rig. I had heard about it from some commercial guys in the mid-80s. I started messing around with these in the early 90s on my 33-foot center-console and have been doing it ever since. I cannot confirm whether they work or not, but I like the idea and continue to believe in it. On Clear Shot, we have little tunas stenciled on. I even heard of one shark fisherman putting a stencil of a diver on the bottom of his rig… What do you think of that?

Capt. Tony Battista Ocean City, MD

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The item on page 50 is a squid stencil used to paint squid on the bottoms of offshore fishing boats. The idea is that a billfish will look up and see a school of squid then take notice of the trolled baits.

Jim Montgomery Annapolis

Gary,

I saw this type of stencil used on the bottoms of some sportfishing boats up in Pasadena last year. I was told it’s supposed to look like a school of squid to the fish. I don’t have any personal experience with this, so I don’t know if it works or not. Fishermen are a strange group, and if they believe it, maybe it works.

Claude Smith Annapolis

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Gary,

I’m pretty sure that I’m not the first to identify the squid stencil on page 50 of the January issue. Offshore fishermen use it to paint a school of squid on the boat bottom to attract fish.

Bob McGregor Queenstown, MD

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It’s a squid template used on the bottom of a boat. You spray the bottom of the boat with paint to give the illusion of a school of squid for fishing.

Matt Franz Annapolis

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he Annapolis Sail and Power Squadron (ASPS) hosted three fun days of its Wounded Warriors on the Bay program during the 2010 boating season. The last outing took place on October 30, when a group of 12 deserving servicemen, servicewomen, and family members arrived in Annapolis for a day on the water. Three boats hosted the guests.

Although the day began clear, cool, and calm, it ended with small-craft warnings, three-foot waves, and winds blowing more than 22 knots. Despite the building wind and cool temperatures, everyone had a rewarding day.

The honored guests traveled from Walter Reed Army Medical Center and arrived via bus at Annapolis City Dock at 10 a.m., where they were greeted by Gretchen Cupples, Joy Lyness, and Jean Maassel with coffee, doughnuts, and fruit juice.

After some time to get acquainted, the groups boarded their boats. Skippers planned their own day, but all planned to show off local landmarks, including the Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse, Bloody Point Light, Chesapeake Bay Bridge, and U.S. Naval Academy.

Howard Cupples took five warriors, their family members, and the bus driver on his 35-foot catamaran Asclepius. None of the guests had prior boating experience, but they got quite a ride as the winds picked up. The smallest guest, just two years old, missed all the excitement while napping peacefully in the aft cabin even with the building winds. Down from Dundalk, MD, and onboard their 32-foot powerboat, After Hours, Dr. Bernie and Kathy Karpers entertained four warriors with a fabulous day including some fishing. Finally, John and Kathy Wesley took another group of four warriors aboard their 35-foot Wesley-Mae. After an enjoyable and scenic tour of the area, the group anchored for a peaceful midday meal. The group was treated to delicious box lunches provided by Dick Franyo, owner of the Boatyard Bar & Grill, who also provided lunches for the outings earlier in the year.

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Calling All Waterfowl Artists in Maryland he Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages Maryland waterfowl artists to enter the 37th running of the Maryland Migratory Game Bird Stamp Design Contest. All entered designs must be the artist’s original work, neither copied nor duplicated from any previously published paintings, drawings, prints, or photographs of the contestant or any other artist. Each contestant may submit up to three entries.

The entry fee, a signed Agreement to Enter Form, and entries with completed Entry Identification Forms attached to the back, must be received via mail by 4 p.m. on March 21. Mail your entries to: The Maryland Migratory Game Bird Stamp Design Contest, Friends of Patuxent, Patuxent Research Refuge/National Wildlife Visitor Center, 10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop, Laurel, MD 20708-4027.

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Last year’s winning painting for the Maryland Migratory Bird Stamp was a hooded merganser by artist David Turnbaugh. Photo courtesy of Maryland DNR

Visitors Center in Laurel. Proceeds from stamp sales help fund waterfowl and migratory game bird projects and research. For a list of species eligible

for depiction and full contest rules and forms, call (410) 260-8537, or visit dnr.maryland.gov/wildlife/StampContests/ DuckStamp/ContestBrochure.pdf.

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DOCK TALK USCG Selects United States’ First Female Military Academy Chief he superintendent of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy will turn over the helm to a woman next year, marking the first time in U.S. history a military service academy will have a female commander. USCG commandant, Adm. Robert J. Papp, selected Director of Reserve and Leadership Rear Adm. Sandra L. Stosz as the next academy superintendent. Stosz’s current position oversees developing policies to recruit, train, and support more than 8000 USCG reservists.

When classes convene this summer, Stosz—who commanded the Coast Guard’s only recruit training center in Cape May, NJ—will relieve current superintendent Rear Adm. J. Scott Burhoe.

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Road Trip! Save These Dates n April 29-May 1, the Strictly Jersey Boat Show will roar into the South Jersey Marina in Cape May, NJ. It’s designed to appeal to serious boat buyers. This in-water show brings together New Jersey’s boat manufacturers, dealers, and boating service/product and actual boaters.

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DNR Funds Dredging and Jetty Work in Wicomico County he Maryland DNR Waterway Improvement Fund recently approved a project at Wicomico County’s Nanticoke Harbor totaling $1,605,000. The project includes maintenance dredging 13,600 yards of material and repairing two existing stone jetties totaling 1373 feet in length. Dredging will make the harbor more accessible to recreational and commercial boats that use the facility.

Currently, some boats must wait to come and go at high tide to avoid running aground in the shallow channel. Rebuilding the stone jetties will help keep sediment from accumulating in the harbor. Over the years, the jetties have settled, reducing their effectiveness. This also means they are covered by water in high tides, rendering them a hazard to anyone not familiar with their location.

The dredging will begin immediately, followed by the reconstruction of the stone jetties. The project could be completed by the end of March. This project is funded by the five percent excise fee boaters pay when they register a boat in Maryland (dnr.maryland.gov/ boating). If you know of other such projects on the Bay, drop us a line at gary@proptalk.com.

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DOCK TALK News of a New Grant Program

Free At-Home Boating Safety Course

he Maryland Watermen’s Association is applying for a grant program from the Environmental Protection Agency’s National Clean Diesel Funding Assistance Program to fund certified engine repowers for diesel workboats in the state with inboards from 150 to 600 horsepower. The goal is to capture the work for Maryland’s boatyards and contractors by having a ready list of qualified service centers. Financing for the repowering will come directly from the program. The proposed project, “Clean Marine Engines for Maryland Program,” is designed to reduce emissions of nitrogen oxide and particulate matter and improve air quality in the Chesapeake Bay “airshed.” If your yard can handle this kind of work with a relatively quick turnaround time, call (410) 269-0741, or e-mail susan@mtam.org.

ith a phase-in period that began last year, many Virginia boaters and PWC operators will soon need to carry a boating safety certificate while operating a PWC or boat with motor having 10 or more horsepower. To get the certificate, Old Dominion state boaters need to complete a boating safety course. The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries has approved the new Online Boating Safety Course provided by the BoatU.S. Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water. Now, Virginia boaters can take the course at no cost in the comfort of their own homes. The online course and exam are approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators and recognized by the U.S. Coast Guard as exceeding the minimum requirements for the National Recreational Boating Safety Program.

The course is packed with interactive animations, safety videos, and photos to teach boaters more than the basics.

After finishing the course, boaters can print their own Certificate of Completion, including a wallet-sized card to be cut out and laminated for carrying on boats. To take the course, visit boatus.org. For more details about Virginia’s boater education, go to dgif.virginia.gov/boating.

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New Riverkeepers pair of new Waterkeeper programs has stepped up to help protect three Chesapeake Bay tributaries. Tom Leigh, formerly the Chester Riverkeeper, has taken a new position as the Miles-Wye Riverkeeper. Leigh will be a part of the Choptank River Eastern Bay Conservancy. Theaux M. Le Gardeur is the new Gunpowder Riverkeeper. These new Riverkeepers bring the number of Waterkeepers operating in the Chesapeake Bay watershed to 17. waterkeeper.org

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Where First Lady Michelle Obama and Daughter Sasha dined and loved the crab cakes!

Thurs, Feb 17 • Live music SPEciAl APPEARAncE the legendary Jeffrey P. Maguire Barkeep & Owner for the Day

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On St. Paddy’s Day, the Boatyard is Maguire's!

Full Moon Party, too • Irish Food & Beer • Free St Paddy’s Glass

January Thru 16

Fishing Expo and Boat Show Maryland State Fairgrounds, Timonium.

While you’re there, say “Hello” to Capt.

C.D. Dollar of CD Outdoors and PropTalk fame. fishingexpo.com

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Canal Day Lottery Party Chesapeake Inn Restaurant and Marina, Chesapeake City, MD. Vie to win a slip for Canal Day June 25. martuscelliandsons.com

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Captains License Renewal Course Annapolis Elks Lodge, Edgewater, MD. capca.net

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Wildwood Plunge Wildwoods Convention Center, NJ. sonj.org

Nautical and Wildlife Art Festival and North American Craft Show Ocean City (MD) Convention Center. donaldsduckshoppe.com

16-Mar 20

Sunday Conversations

with Chesapeake Authors 2 p.m. Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons.

Free. calvertmarinemuseum.com

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Arthur Ransome, Author of the Swallows and Amazons Series, Is Born in Leeds, England, 1884

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Joseph Conrad Gains His First Command, the Barque Otago, 1888 (His Novel The Shadowline Is Based on This Experience)

AnglERS nigHt Out FiSHing Flick & tAlES tuesdays: Jan 25, Feb 8, Feb 22, Mar 8, Mar 22 6 pm cocktails 7 pm Dinner & Movie Meatloaf Loaf Special, Half Price Bottles of Wine Boatyard Market Section, Limited to 40

1/2 off Entire Raw Bar Every Sunday! oysters, clams, mussels, shrimp, snow crabs legs, crawfish

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New York Boat Show Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York City. nyboatshow.com Free Speaker Series at Fawcett Boat Supplies 7 p.m. Wednesdays.

919 Bay Ridge Road, Annapolis. Learn about marine energy and electrical systems, safety, repairs, outboards, the Bay, plumbing, heating, and more. fawcettboat.com

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“Who Cares? The Human Perspective on Calvert Cliffs” 7 p.m. Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons.

It’s a talk, man. calvertmarinemuseum.com

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Ben Franklin Designs First Penny, 1787 (The Motto Reads: Mind Your Business)

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Girls’ Night Out and Full Moon Party 7 p.m. Boatyard Bar & Grill, Eastport. boatyardbarandgrill.com

21-23

Charleston Boat Show North Charleston Convention Center, SC. thecharlestonboatshow.com

21-23

Richmond Fishing Expo Meadow Event Park, Doswell, VA. ncboatshows.com

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The Fly Fishing Show Garden State Convention Center, Somerset, NJ. This is huge! flyfishingshow.com

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Free Seminar Noon.

West River Sailing Club, Galesville, MD. Features West/Rhode Riverkeeper Chris Trumbauer. westriversc.org

Have your private party at the Boatyard Market This private, beautiful space has a bar, raw bar and pull down high def screen. Creative menu options will wow your guests and save you time.

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

Polar Bear Plunge National Harbor, Oxon Hill, MD. chesapeakeclimate.org

Saltwater Sportsman National Seminar Series: DelMarVa Edition Virginia Beach Convention Center, VA. (800) 446-7360

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

22-Feb 26

Saturdays for Kids Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. cbmm.org

22-Apr 10

Course Annapolis. ansa.org

Piloting and Navigation

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Anglers Night Out: Fishing Flick & Tales Boatyard Bar & Grill, Eastport. 6 p.m. cocktails and dinner; movies start at 7 p.m. sharp. PropTalk is a sponsor. boatyardbarandgrill.com

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While Fishing from a Dory, Howard Blackburn Is Separated from the Schooner Grace L. Fears in Fog, 1893 (After Five Days of Rowing with His Hands Frozen to the Oars, He Reaches Newfoundland)

25-Feb 10

Seamanship Course 7 p.m. Six Tuesday and Thursday sessions.

Location: TBD. (202) 526-0289

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Clean Marina and Clean Boating Workshop Fort Lauderdale, FL. marinaassociation.org/imbc

26-Mar 30

Boating Skills and Seamanship Course 7 to 9 p.m. Severna Park Middle School, MD. (410) 384-7753

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Trawler Fest Fort Lauderdale Bahia Mar Resort and Yachting Center, Fort Lauderdale, FL. passagemaker.com

27-30

Baltimore Boat Show Convention Center, MD. For more details, see page 28. baltimoreboatshow.com

28-30

East Coast Commercial Fishermen’s & Aquaculture Trade Expo Ocean City (MD) Convention Center. marylandwatermen.com

Winter learning really can be fun. Visit proptalk.com for hot links to many such events this winter.

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Fredericksburg Boat Show Fredericksburg Expo and Convention Center, VA. fredericksburgexpocenter.com CPR/First Aid Certification Course Annapolis Elks Lodge, Edgewater, MD. capca.net

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Freezin’ for a Reason: AJ’s New Jersey Polar Dip Long Branch, NJ. freezinforareason.com

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Junior Chefs Rockfish Cook-Off Ocean City, MD. Part of the 2011 East Coast Commercial Fishermen’s & Aquaculture Trade Expo. marylandseafood.org

Freezin’ for a Reason: Susquehanna Swim Noon. Wrightsville, PA. specialolympicsyorkcounty.org Freezin’ for a Reason: Virginia Polar Dip Lake Anne Center, Reston, VA. freezinforareason.com

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Ice Cream for Breakfast Day!

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Super Bowl XLV Cowboys Stadium, Arlington, TX.

“Blazing Saddles” Is Released, 1974 (“Unfortunately, There Is Only One Thing Standing Between Me and That Property: The Rightful Owners”); and Today Is “Wave All of Your Fingers at Your Neighbor Day”

Lewes Polar Bear Plunge Festival Rehoboth Beach, DE. plungede.org

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Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge Sandy Point State Park, Annapolis. plungemd.com

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In Britain, Suicide Attempts Become Illegal, 1845 (The Punishment? Being Hanged!); and the USS Monitor—the U.S. Navy’s First Ironclad Vessel—Is Launched, 1862

30-Mar 25

Marc Castelli: The Art of the Waterman: The Simison Collection Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. cbmm.org

February

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Spunky Old Broads Month (Hey! We Don’t Make This Stuff Up)

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Floating Buoys Are Invented, Before 13th Century; and the Board on Geographic Names Officially Names the Chesapeake Bay, 1933

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Groundhog Day

True Blue Bloods, Horseshoe Crabs First Appear at Least 300 Million Years Ago; the Movie “White Squall” Is Released, 1996; and the Most Popular Boat Name in 2002 Was Liberty

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Atlantic City International Boat Show Atlantic City Convention Center, NJ. acboatshow.com

4-5

Polar Plunge Virginia Beach, VA. polarplunge.com

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February 19-20 (Level II, Feb 21-22) March 19-20 (Level II, March 21-22)

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February 26-27 (Level II, March 1-2) SOLD OUT March 26-27 (Level II, March 28-29)

Radar & Electronic Navigation February 19-20

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USCG Captain’s License OUPV/“6-Pack” & Master: Wknds: Feb 4-Feb 20 Weekday: Jan 31-Feb 11

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Cruiser’s Workshop Maritime Institute of Technology and Graduate Studies, Linthicum, MD. For more details, see page 16. annapolisschoolofseamanship.com

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Anglers Night Out: Fishing Flick & Tales Boatyard Bar & Grill, Eastport. 6 p.m. cocktails and dinner; movies start at 7 p.m. sharp. PropTalk is a sponsor. boatyardbarandgrill.com

9-Mar 2

Maryland Boating Safety Class 7:30 to 9:20 p.m. Four Wednesdays. First Presbyterian Church of Howard County, Columbia, MD. $25. (410) 336-7734

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TieFest Kent Island Yacht Club, Chester, MD. Fly fishing fun! tony@ccamd.org

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Valentine’s Weekend Second Saturday 5 to 9 p.m. Cambridge, MD. cambridgemainstreet.com

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Worldwide, 23 Percent of Photocopier Errors Occur Due to People Copying Their Backsides

12-14

Mid-Atlantic Sports and Boat Show Virginia Beach Convention Center, VA. vaboatshow.com

12-May 26

Boating Courses Anne Arundel Community College, Arnold, MD. aacc.edu

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The USS Abraham Lincoln Is Commissioned, 1988

St. Valentine’s Day (You Can Never Go Wrong with Chocolate and Diamonds)

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The Movie “Wayne’s World” Is Released, 1992 (Did You Ever Find Bugs Bunny Attractive When He Put on a Dress and Played a Girl Bunny?)

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Point Lookout Lighthouse Is Studied for Paranormal Activity, and an Image of a Long-Dead Confederate Soldier Is Captured, 1980

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Mid-Atlantic Boat Show Charlotte Convention Center, Charlotte, NC. ncboatshows.com

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Miami International Boat Show Miami Beach Convention Center, FL. miamiboatshow.com

18-20

Richmond (VA) Boat Show Richmond Raceway Complex. agievents.com

18-20

Seaside Boat Show Ocean City Convention Center, MD. ocboatshow.com

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Thomas Edison Gets a Patent for the Phonograph, 1878; Prizes Are Inserted in Cracker Jack Boxes for the First Time, 1913; and the Mars Family Introduces the Snickers Bar, Which Is Named After Their Favorite Horse, 1930

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Marine Electrical Systems Class Annapolis School of Seamanship. For many more courses, call (410) 263-8848.

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Pasadena Sportfishing Fishing Flea Market and Show Earleigh Heights Volunteer Fire Company, Severna Park, MD. Tackle, boats, crabbing supplies, rods and custom lures, oysters, pit beef, and icy cold beer! pasadenasportfishing.com

National Margarita Day (No Less than Eight Mexicans and Texans Take Credit for Inventing This Boat Drink Between 1934 and 1948); in the Movie “The African Queen,” the Riverboat African Queen Takes on the German Patrol Boat Louisa, 1952; and by Eliminating One Olive from Each Salad Served in First Class, American Airlines Saves $40,000, 1987

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Anglers Night Out: Fishing Flick & Tales Boatyard Bar & Grill, Eastport. 6 p.m. cocktails and dinner; movies start at 7 p.m. sharp. PropTalk is a sponsor. boatyardbarandgrill.com

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George Washington’s Birthday (Every Christmas, Re-Enactors Cross the Delaware River To Celebrate Washington’s Fateful Crossing in 1776)

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Richard Laramy Obtains Patent for His Delightfully Ingenious Invention: A Portable Ice Chest, 1951

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Anglers Night Out Fishing Flick & Tales

Washington Boat Show Washington Convention Center, DC. washingtonboatshow.com

25-Oct 30

Build a Model Boat Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. Several four-weekend sessions in the spring and fall. cbmm.org

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Bay to Ocean Writers Conference Chesapeake College, Wye Mills, MD. baytoocean.com

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Fishing Workshop Hoffman Community Building, Quarryville, PA. Don’t miss Capt. C.D. Dollar and Dr. Julie Ball. (717) 284-3385

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Liberty Polar Plunge Festival Camp Hydaway Lake, Liberty University, VA. polarplunge.com

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Polar Plunge Festival Tim’s Rivershore Restaurant, Dumfries, VA. polarplunge.com

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Seaside Heights Plunge Seaside Heights, NJ. sonj.org

6 pm Cocktails • 7 pm Dinner & Movie

Tuesdays

Meatloaf Loaf Special, Half Price Bottles of Wine Jan 25 Feb 8 • Feb 22 Location: Boatyard Market Section, Limited to 40 Mar 8 • Mar 22

South River on the Half Shell Auction 5 to 9 p.m. Homestead Gardens, Davidsonville, MD. southriverfederation.net

26-Mar 6

New England Boat Show Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, MA. newenglandboatshow.com

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Roger Scott Is Picked Up for Repeatedly Sleeping on the Lord’s Day, 1646 (He Is Sentenced to a Severe Whipping for Striking the Person Who Woke Him from His Godless Slumber)

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2.8 -0.6 3.1 -0.6 3.0 -0.7 3.1 -0.7 3.1 -0.6 3.0 -0.7 3.2 -0.5 2.8 -0.6 3.1 -0.4 2.6 -0.4 3.0 -0.2 2.4 -0.3 2.8 0.1 2.2 -0.1 2.7 0.2 2.1 0.0 2.5 0.3 2.0 0.1 2.5 0.3 2.1 0.1 2.5 0.2 2.2 0.0

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PropTalk February 2011 27

Simply Bodacious The Baltimore Boat Show

by Ruth Christie

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ook, shop, buy; repeat as often as needed… Maryland’s longest-running indoor boating event returns to the Baltimore Convention Center January 27-30. Think of it as your own personal one-stop mega-shop packed with hundreds of boats, gear gurus, and accessories as well as seminars and family fun for all ages. This is your chance to reel in some of the best deals of the year and try your luck at a chance to win more than $16,000 worth of prizes and giveaways.

So, What’s New?

New this year are meet-and-greets and tall tales from Russell Newberry of Discovery Channel’s “Deadliest Catch.” Don’t miss the hands-on Close Quarters Maneuvering Clinic on a newly developed twin inboard powerboat training simulator from the Recreational Powerboating Association and an exclusive “Plot Your Course” workshop by the Annapolis School of Seamanship. You’ll also like the crab pickin’ contest with prizes from Crab Shanty in Ellicott City, MD, and the nautical challenge trivia competition for a chance to win a 2011 Sea Doo GTI 130 jet ski and trailer package (valued at $10,000) from Pete’s Cycle Company.

Be sure to have a pen handy when you enter the show lobby to sign up for chances to win a Hobie Mirage Pro Angler kayak sponsored by Backyard Boats or an Adirondack Guide Boat (the 12-foot Vermont Packboat). Also visit baltimoreboatshow.com and vie for a chance to win a $250 show shopping spree or a winter weekend getaway.

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The Miss GEICO Racing Boat—a four-time World Champion offshore racing catamaran missile with twin turbine engines—will make you green with envy. To answer that elusive “How?” question, there’s also the Affordability Pavilion and Discover Boating Center. If you’re more of a spit-and-polish type of person, the Chesapeake Bay Chapter of the Antique & Classic Boat Society will have several shiny vintage vessels on hand to let you step back in time and explore the craftsmanship and beauty of years gone by. These head-turning, wallet-popping beauties are a sight to behold. And, lest we forget, the 57th running of the Baltimore Boat Show comes to you thanks to the kind folks at the National Marine Manufacturers Association.

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Get Smart

The pointy end. Photo by Mark Talbott

Each day, get tips from the pros for free on all things about angling and boating. The seminars run Thursday through Saturday each hour from noon to 6 p.m. and on Sunday from noon to 3 p.m. In addition to PropTalk’s Capt. C.D. Dollar and Molly Winans, featured speakers include captains John Martino and Paul Truelove of the Annapolis School of Seamanship, Janie Meneely, and Ann Miller.

Thursday’s lineup includes “Women at the Wheel,” “Cruising with the Grandkids,” “Captain’s License,” “Fishing the Bay,” “Dock and Dine,” and “Powerboating Basics.” Friday brings “Cruising the Bay,” “Keep It Looking New,” “Dock and Dine,” GPS Navigation,” “Fishing the Bay,” and “Captain’s License.” Saturday features “GPS Navigation,” “Powerboating Basics,” “Captain’s License,” “Dock and Dine,” “Start Sailing,” and “Women at the Wheel.” Sunday closes out with “GPS Navigation,” “Powerboating Basics,” and “Captain’s License.” Simply visit Hall A’s VIP Suite to enjoy each of these free 50-minute seminars courtesy of the Annapolis School of Seamanship and Chesapeake Bay Magazine.

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Kids can learn to tie nautical knots and navigate boats, gain other skills through fun hands-on sessions, and interact with marine life on the Fishmobile. They will delight in special appearances by SpongeBob SquarePants on the weekend.

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The Baltimore Convention Center sits at 1 West Pratt St. It’s one block away from the Inner Harbor. Get personalized, stepby-step driving directions to the Baltimore Boat Show by entering your address at baltimoreboatshow.com.

Parking (for a fee) is available nearby at Camden Yards. A free shuttle bus marked “Boat Show” will pick up from Camden Yards. Note that lots will fill quickly on Saturday, January 29, due to the Orioles Fan Fest event at the Baltimore Convention Center from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Look for alternate parking in Lots F, G, and H, or in various city garages; visit baltimoreboatshow.com to see the closest garages to the Show.

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When you’re up to your gills with cordage, gleaming new center consoles, and fiberglass, and your eyes have glazed over, it may be time for a break. Head outside the Baltimore Convention Center doors for fine food, delightful drinks, and some stellar sightseeing. Nearby, in addition to welcoming pubs and restaurants, you’ll find the Babe Ruth Birthplace Museum, National Aquarium Baltimore, and Walters Art Museum. For shops, eateries, and people watching, visit the Inner Harbor.

For an authentic Baltimore vibe, take in the sights at the Lexington Market. For wonderful restaurants, don’t even think about missing Little Italy. For more brilliant ideas, click to pages 28 and 29 of the February 2009 PropTalk, which is locked and loaded at proptalk.com; it’s packed with helpful suggestions.

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What Else Is There?

Your friends from PropTalk will be at Booth 108, in Exhibit Hall D, near the Pratt Street entrance to the Baltimore Convention Center. Stop by and say “Hello, Hon.”

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Blastsfrom thePast The Historic Ships of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor

by Capt. Riche Eyring

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housands of visitors pass by them every year, and many folks see them when viewing the Baltimore skyline, but seemingly few people take the opportunity to tour the complement of historic ships berthed

Maritime Museum and Living Classrooms Foundation. All of the ships are open to the public.

Closest to the Baltimore Convention Center, the USS Constellation is berthed at Pier 1 in front of Harborplace’s Pratt Street Pavilion. She is the eldest ship in The bright-red Lightship 116 the Inner Harbor Chesapeake is a familiar sight in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. fleet and a Baltimore Photo courtesy of Historic landmark, thanks Ships in Baltimore to her towering frigate-rigged masts.

Now a retired U.S. Naval Warship, the USS Constellation was the last all-sail warship built by the U.S. Navy. She was built at the Navy Shipyard in Norfolk, VA., and commissioned on July 28, 1855. Her career included battling the illegal slave trade and protecting American merchant vessels in the Mediterranean in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. Just about a Sea. The sloop-of-war also had a short stint four-block walk east from the Baltimore in the waters off Cuba, preventing unlawful Convention Center, the ships are an excelboarding of commerce ships. lent side trip for visitors to the Baltimore Situated east of the USS Constellation, Boat Show, which is being held January in front of the National Aquarium at Pier 27-30. If Old Man Winter is behaving, 3, the bright-red Lightship 116 Chesapeake have a stroll down to the waterfront for a has an intriguing history. She was built at peek at some impressive maritime history. a cost of $275,000 by Charleston Machine The USS Constellation, Lightship 116 and Dry-Dock in Charleston, SC, in 1930.

Chesapeake, USS Torsk, and the USCG The U.S. Lighthouse Service took delivery Cutter Taney line the north end of Balof her that same year, placing her in service timore’s Inner Harbor, starting at Pier 1, at Fenwick Island Shoal, DE. She later then situated progressively eastward along went on to mark the entrance to Chesathe waterfront to Pier 5. The ships are run peake Bay until 1942, when she was put by the non-profit organization Historic into military service to protect the Cape Ships in Baltimore, part of the Baltimore Cod Canal. In 1945, she returned to service

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off Cape Henry, VA, where she twice rode out hurricanes that broke the main anchor’s chain, forcing the crew to deploy the spare and run the engine at full throttle to keep her on station. In 1971, she was acquired by the National Park Service, and in 1982 became part of the Baltimore Maritime Museum.

Just a couple-dozen footsteps down the waterfront from the Lightship Chesapeake, you’ll find the Tench-Class submarine, USS Torsk, with almost 11,000 dives to her credit. World War II submarines were typically named after anything that swims—torsk is the Nowegian word for cod. Her keel was laid on June 7, 1944, at the Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, NH, and she was commissioned on December 16, 1944. During World War II, the USS Torsk acted as a rescue vessel for B-29s flying bombing raids over Japan. After World War II, she alternated duties between acting as a training vessel and active duty missions overseas. After taking part in the Russian Missile Crisis off Cuba, she was decommissioned at the Boston Navy Yard in 1968. The USS Torsk arrived in Baltimore in 1972.

A little farther east, behind the Power Plant entertainment facility at Pier 5, is the red-and-white USCG Cutter Taney, which was built during 1935-1936 at the Navy Yard in Philadelphia, PA. She was originally assigned to active duty at Pearl Harbor, HI, where she spent the first 90 days of World War II at sea. She later performed submarine patrols off Pearl Harbor and was involved in the Japanese attack on the harbor in 1941, where she fought off Japanese dive-bombers from her berth at Pier 6 in Honolulu. The Taney is the last surviving warship afloat that was involved in the attack on Pearl Harbor.

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Top Left: The USS Constellation, Lightship 116 Chesapeake, USS Torsk, and the USCGC Taney line the Baltimore waterfront from Harborplace to Pier 5. Photo courtesy of Baltimore Area Convention and Vistors Association

for some Bay-tripping, the historic array of ships that Historic Ships in Baltimore has assembled is impressive, entertaining, informative, and within easy walking distance of each other. Admission to the vessels varies depending on age and how many ships you intend to visit. Admission is free for children five and under, military personnel with identification, and members of the Baltimore Maritime Museum. Kids six to 14 pay $5, $6, or $7; adults (ages 15-59) pay $11, $14, and $18; and seniors 60 and older pay $9, $12, and $15 for a one-ship, two-ship, or four-ship pass, respectively. After you’ve completed walking and touring the line of ships, stop by Harborplace and grab a double-dip from Ben & Jerry’s—you’ll thank us.

About the Author: Capt. Eyring holds a USCG 100-ton Masters license with a towing endorsement. Currently he has residences in Baltimore, MD, and West Palm Beach, FL. Writing, fishing, and music are his passions. Capt. Eyring works full-time as a senior financial consultant with SDS and as a freelance captain. No fish, no pay.

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PropTalk February 2011 33

Indian Summer

Charlie Iliff and Geoff Ewenson brave the cold on the way north from Virginia’s Northern Neck.

Photo by Roger MacWilliams

“Burnett and I were driven down by my son-in-law, Geoff Ewenson, along with my brother Tony and Roger MacWilliams.

Roger turned out to be the most important crew member, since he came aboard toting a large container of his wife Bette’s crab soup.”

Tony Iliff takes an off-watch snooze in one of Indian Summer’s comfy La-Z-Boy recliners during the trip home to Annapolis. Photo by Charlie Iliff

Story by Charlie Iliff

Indian Summer: The Best Laid Plans aziness was a factor, of course, but not the only one. We left Indian Summer at Doug Layne’s Coan River dock November 4 on a rainy Thursday. Our buddy Herky Warner promised to check on her now and then until we picked her up to cruise back up the Bay to Annapolis from Virginia’s Northern Neck. We planned on a two-day trip, with a stop at Solomons, or maybe a diversion over to Crisfield, MD, on the way back. Since this is how we carefully and tediously

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planned the trip, it obviously didn’t work out that way. In that regard, we’re batting a thousand—none of our plans have worked out as drawn, but we’ve had fun anyway.

We watched the weather forecasts, and whenever a good window appeared, someone had some type of conflict—work or family—or my wife’s questionably lame horse had to go to the DuPont center in Leesburg, VA, for bone scans and X-rays.

But that’s a story for another magazine, so as Thanksgiving came and went, and temperatures quickly dropped, it became clear

that a leisurely cruise back up the Bay with a stop or two wasn’t in the works.

Eventually, my boat partner Bob Burnett and I arranged for our friend Dave Dulin to drive us down to Lottsburg, VA, for the cruise up the Bay. At 5 a.m., Friday December 3, that plan was scratched. We went to the Double T Diner for breakfast instead. The forecast had deteriorated to 15- to 20-knot winds with gusts to 25, so we stuck to one of our primary resolutions about the boat: We will not use her to be uncomfortable—at least not on purpose.

On December 10, the stars realigned, and a five-man delivery crew headed south at 5 a.m., arriving in Lottsburg just before 8 a.m. Burnett and I were driven down by my son-in-law, Geoff Ewenson, along with my brother Tony and Roger MacWilliams.

Roger turned out to be the most important crew member, since he came aboard toting a large container of his wife Bette’s crab soup.

Skim ice surrounded Layne’s dock when we arrived, but we were able to back out without trouble, and then wind our way through the Coan River’s chicanery to the Potomac River. It took a while, but an hour or so into the trip, the heating system got the salon to shirt-sleeve temperature.

(The manual says it won’t work well when the water temperature is less than 45 degrees—the water temperature that day was 39.) A light southerly wind gave us enough of a quartering sea that the helmsman had to stay awake, but otherwise, the trip was blissfully uneventful. proptalk.com

Geoff Ewenson all geared up for a cold trip.

Photo by Roger MacWilliams

Did I mention the crab soup? Heated to the appropriate temperature in the microwave, bowls kept moving from the galley to crew relaxing in the salon, accompanied by tunes from Burnett’s boom box. We got to the Burnetts’ dock on Luce Creek off the Severn River a bit before 6 p.m., having averaged about eight knots for the cruise.

Our trip to Virginia’s Northern Neck was our first experiment leaving the boat and coming back to get her later, a process that we will have to repeat often if we are to juggle cruising plans with other schedules. Unfortunately, we don’t have hosts like Layne and Warner in many of the places we hope to visit, but we just had a niece and nephew move to a town near the Erie Canal. They’re scouting out places we might stop when we head for Cape Vincent. And we’ll have to debrief Ed and Elaine Henn and Nils and Heidi Salveson about their trips to Lake Ontario, through the St. Lawrence Seaway, and down through Lake Champlain. We can’t do it as a continuous trip, so will have to leave the boat in certain places and complete the entire journey in sections.

During the month Indian Summer was on the Coan River, we actually made progress in her rehabilitation. After all the work last spring to prep and varnish her rails, we decided that they needed some protection for times when we weren’t showing them off. Warner, who knows nearly everyone, has a friend on the Northern Neck who does fabric work, and whose rail protectors were available for inspection on Layne’s Pokie Hokie. So, while we were 2.5 hours away by car, Debbie Pyszka of Canvas Galore made us up a set of covers and snapped them on. They look good enough that we’ll probably take them off for only very special occasions. And, Pyszka also put together a cushion for us to make the double-bunk conversion of the settee and table in the main saloon actually work. We still need a couple of folding legs to brace it, and a thin memory-foam top cushion, but those are in the works. By the time the spring cruising season arrives, we’ll have room for a couple more guests, or for someone to escape a snoring mate in the aft or forward cabin.

As the winter progresses, we are wrestling with a problem that needs to be solved before serious cruising gets underway. Indian Summer’s current holding Follow us!

tank capacity is only 21 gallons, which is simply too small for more than a couple of days aboard without having to pump out.

She’s a 1982 boat, so her original design was based on most sewage being pumped overboard, which was legal at the time, reserving holding tank use only for NoDischarge Zones.

We have talked it through with Marc Mayo of M Yacht Services, and have a preliminary estimate to install a Type 1 treatment system. (Type 1 treatment systems kill off the harmful bacteria in the waste, but do not eliminate the nitrogen and phosphorus from the sewage.) It would be a major undertaking to install those for both heads, and their use would still not be legal in stricter No/Zero-Discharge Zones such as Lake Champlain, where resident boaters are not even allowed to discharge gray water (transiting boaters are usually excluded from this provision).

Only small portions of the Chesapeake Bay

are currently designated as No-Discharge Zones (Herring Bay, MD; northern coastal bays behind Ocean City, MD; Lynnhaven River, VA; Broad Creek, VA; Fishing Bay, VA; and Jackson Creek, VA), but plans for more may be in the future. So, we’re looking at options to increase our holding tank size and perhaps a Type 1 system for times offshore.

Things in the back of the engine room are a little cramped, so we’re looking at other possible locations for new system(s).

There’s an unused 300-gallon fuel tank under the master berth. With 600 gallons available in the other two tanks, we went from January to November this year before we took on fuel in Lewisetta, VA. Of course, we want to use the boat more next year, so we’ll need more fuel. But maybe we can help pay for it by turning that aft tank into a holding tank—and offer pumpout services to other boats. Or maybe not.

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Merf

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Salty Dog Heads to the Warm

by Merf Moerschel

Editor’s Note: This is the third installment chronicling SpinSheet sketch artist and PropTalk contributing writer Merf Moerschel’s efforts to rehabilitate an old pocket cruiser with the end-goal of taking her south for the winter. You can read Moerschel’s previous installments online at proptalk.com. Look for the June and September 2010 issues, pages 48 and 49, respectively.

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n prior installments of this series, I discussed the concept of rebuilding my 1976 Albin 25—a “classic” Swedish pocket cruiser—and dealing with the tradeoffs of functionality, access, and optimization of usable space, while maintaining simplicity. Well, it worked! After a summer of hard work, I now have a very comfortable little “split-level” home afloat.

My most recent efforts focused on finishing touches and improving some basic comforts and conveniences. The biggest task was laminating the bridge area with three-millimeter mahogany plywood. Easily just a couple of days work, but a string of hot days this past summer resulted in delays. The cascading effect of those delays further set back other projects, such as reinstalling the engine controls, wrapping up electrical work, installing a new GPS, and finishing up canvas work for the bridge area.

Inside, new cushions were made for the aft cabin, and in the main saloon, additional canvas work was completed. I finally solved the clothing storage issue by adding small duffel bags under the shelves on each side of the V-berth. I am looking forward to using the new computer setup. My laptop is adapted for 12-volt DC or 125-volt AC use, and I am adding a portable light box, a mobile scanner, and a small printer.

With most marinas now having wireless Internet, I’m home free!

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Rechristened. Salty Dog’s new name and hailing port grace her stern. Photo by Merf Moerschel

“Priests bless but ladies christen. Absent a beatification, and as usual, tempting fate, I went straight to the name thing! Ursula Kuhn, a long-time boating friend, became Snow White by satisfactorily executing the boat’s de-naming, and then the renaming of my boat employing the proper incantations and oblations with accuracy and grace.” to respectability. Practically everything is new, and it was well worth it. In terms of time, most of it was spent doing physical work, but what really surprised me was the considerable, if not inordinate, amount of my time spent scheming, dreaming, and agonizing over how to capture more storage, have a barbecue in the doghouse without torching the boat, and provide better hand holds all around. The list seemed endless, the challenges ongoing, and the fixes sometimes elusive. More than once, “dumb luck is a planning tool” proved to be true. The process was more than just working down the list to the next task.

It’s true that I did most of the grunt work, but I also had help from a small group of friends and a couple of very competent contractors. Forgive the play on words, but I have dubbed them “Snow White and the Seven Giants.” In every

sense of the word, the Seven Giants came through big time. Mike McEwan helped with transporting the boat on her trailer on several occasions. Mike Montieth (a former Albin 25 owner) and Dave Jeffries of Horizon Marine in Little Creek, VA, assisted in repowering. Steve Godfrey, who served in the Coast Guard, and Ken Jacks, a fellow sailing instructor at Chesapeake Sailing School, helped me with rewiring.

Good friend Bob Dunn, who recently retired, helped with the controls.

Priests bless but ladies christen. Absent a beatification and, as usual, tempting fate, I went straight to the name thing! Ursula Kuhn, a long-time boating friend, became Snow White by satisfactorily executing the boat’s de-naming, and then the renaming of my boat employing the proper incantations and oblations with accuracy and grace.

Libations and a party ensued in each case. proptalk.com

Southbound

I departed Annapolis in November with my friend Jacks, and I can happily report Salty Dog has been performing well. I left with no plan or clue where I will end up, but it’s the trip, not the end of it, that matters to me. As long as it’s warmer than Bay Country, I’m a happy boater. Early November turned out to be the perfect time for my departure. We saw wonderful fall colors and migratory and indigenous waterfowl and were generally behind the mad rush of others heading south.

Nice prose, but the fact is that the Bay did her best to challenge us along the way.

Four days of four- to five-foot seas with 15- to 20-plus knot winds with gusts over 30 knots out of the north pretty much sum it up. Salty Dog stayed dry through the rough weather and took it all in stride.

Averaging six-plus knots at 2800 rpm, our fuel burn was a meager half to three-quarters of a gallon per hour. She rode on the hook well, and we were lucky in finding a few complimentary docks along the way.

So far, we’ve been surprised in meeting three other Albin 25 owners along the way. We first met Bill Spaur’s 1975 Grace approaching the Deep Creek Lock on the Great Dismal Swamp Canal.

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Salty Dog makes her way down the Great Dismal Swamp Canal toward Elizabeth City, NC. Photo by Merf Moerschel

While in Elizabeth City, NC, Bill Hurt’s 1971 Coconuts and Enno Reckendorf’s 1973 Fisherman model (no aft cabin) Miss Martha paid us a visit. Albins seem to attract attention.

Salty Dog is presently in Oriental, NC. No firm plan except to explore these parts.

Who knows what or where from there, but the rewards will follow in her wake.

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PropTalk February 2011 37

Old Boat Disease The Relapse

by Charlie Iliff

It takes a special eye--or a disease--to see beauty in this partially sunken mess. Photo by Jerry West

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t was last summer when we celebrated the cure of Jerry West’s Old Boat Disease. In the August 2010 issue of PropTalk, we reported that his obsession with rehabilitating an old boat had been eliminated—by rehabilitating an old boat.

ing care, she would become once again the reigning monarch of the river—or at least of Chase Creek.

Against all advice, West paid $200 for the former Moonshine and then watched with a high level of excitement as restora-

“West’s current daydreams aren’t just about leisurely trips on the river. After seeing the 1930s ads for his new boat, he is probably shopping for a collection of wide-brimmed sun bonnets for his wife and the other ladies, with ribbons that trail just so from the aft cockpit. Elegance and Old Boat Disease aren’t strangers.”

After the onset of the first symptoms of “Old Boat Disease” in mid-2008 (West’s sale of his fiberglass Lord Nelson Tug), the full extent of the severity of his condition became apparent when he bought a 1955 26-foot Chris-Craft, which had languished in a pasture for a number of years. To even the most casual observer, the boat was way behind the maintenance curve. But through the visual distortion of West’s ailment, he viewed it as a proper ornament for the unused lift in his boathouse. In West’s mind, with only a little tender lov38 February 2011 PropTalk

tion guru Dave Herbig took her apart.

Over the next year and a half, the old Chris-Craft gradually came back together, and in June 2010, rechristened as Arthur (after West’s wife’s favorite uncle), she was launched at Smith’s Marine on the Severn River. She then rumbled in stately fashion to Chase Creek, where John Bradbury fitted the lift bunks to her, and Arthur rose out of the water under West’s boathouse, ready to go at the touch of a few buttons.

So, observers assumed that West would now spend all available time cruising the

river, entertaining friends and family, and sipping appropriate vintages on trips to St. Helena Island, Indian Landing, or Ego Alley. Those assumptions were destroyed by a sudden relapse: West’s Old Boat Disease came back with a vengeance. He was irresistibly drawn to yet another Chris-Craft, her chrome cutwater barely visible under a collapsed boathouse. Not surprisingly, the fixer-upper was for sale.

West found that a contractor was awaiting permits to remove the wrecked boathouse and perform some repairs to the adjoining seawall. The boat had been inside when the owner bought the property, and information about the boat ranged from sketchy to nonexistent. But through the canted door of the boathouse, her bow looked nice. Someone said the boathouse had been brought down by a December snowstorm in 2009. So maybe the boat only had been swamped for a few months.

Someone else, however, advised that the boathouse only went down a little bit more in 2009, having first collapsed during Tropical Storm Isabel in September 2003.

John Bradbury ventured into the morass of collapsed timber and found that the back half of the boat, including engine, was under water, pinned to the bottom proptalk.com

by a couple of four-by-four boards that had once been part of the now collapsed boathouse. It was not possible to determine the model of the boat. With the confidence symptomatic of his malady, however, West was immediately sure that she was in pretty good shape, so he bought the craft as she was.

Clear to any sane person, the half-sunken boat’s next destination should have been a landfill. West, however, with a full-blown relapse of Old Boat Disease, asked the contractor to deliver the boat to shore when the boathouse was torn down. In early July 2010, without comment about the sanity of the project, Dave Dulin hitched his pickup to Chas Iliff’s boat trailer and drove to a landing to await delivery of West’s new boat. The contractor did as asked and removed the boat from the boathouse to a barge for the trip to shore.

The boat brought to mind a trophy fish, hooked, reeled in, and near the gaff, only to have a larger fish remove all but the hook, head, and maybe a fin or two. The bow looked like a Chris-Craft, but her stern wasn’t there. The crane deposited a number of assorted pieces on the trailer, which was ill-suited for the job. (A dump truck body would have contained it better.) On the way to Herbig’s shop, Dulin watched in his rearview mirrors as pieces of the old boat fell off onto the road, while West, following in a car, dodged them. Dulin made a stop and flagged West to the side of the road. He pointed out that a lot of trouble could be avoided by taking the wreckage directly to the dump. It’s not clear if West even heard him, due to his excitement about the new project.

Fortunately, no one alerted the authorities, and some of the parts made it to Herbig’s shop. After an inventory, Herbig asked that someone drag the area around the former boathouse for the rudder, prop and shaft, strut, and other aft-end stuff that hadn’t made it to the barge. He opined that a section of transom might be nice as well.

In the shop, the wreckage was placed onto a roll-around platform that had been prepared for the “boat,” and the first part of the project began. So far, no one had any idea what model she was, other than the belief that she was a Chris-Craft runabout.

Herbig started looking through what now was a random stack of sticks and bits of planks—all rotten. To even his own astonishment, Herbig found a three-foot long stringer with barely discernable numbers.

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Jery West checks out the progress on his latest project with restoration guru Dave Herbig.

Photo by Charlie Iliff

There was some debate as to one or two of the digits, but enough of them were readable to identify the boat as part of a run of 1932 to 1934 21-foot triple-cockpit runabouts. So, pictures were available in Chris-Craft historical tomes—and West’s enthusiasm went even higher. He had earlier concluded after some measurements that this new treasure, after a bit of Herbig wizardry, would fit beautifully beside Arthur on the lift in his boathouse.

To the astonishment and disbelief of sane observers, West started reporting great progress in Herbig’s shop. Independent investigation, however, confirms that the hull is upside down, but it is once again a hull. Mahogany has been spliced to the original bow section, reconstructed stringers, ribs, and transom. A cradle has been prepared, and she should be upright around mid-January.

The engine was hopeless, but Herbig located a Hercules 6 engine and transmission, which will fit, and has collected photos and drawings to guide him in the reconstruction of the cockpits and deck.

As during the reconstruction of Arthur, West is allowed in the shop occasionally, provided he doesn’t get in the way.

Between visits, he daydreams about the return of elegance to the Severn River, recalling perhaps the years of the Gar Wood machines that used to hang in the Dobson boathouse, now nearly under the U.S. Route 50 bridge.

West’s current daydreams aren’t just about leisurely trips on the river. After seeing the 1930s ads for his new boat, he is probably shopping for a collection of widebrimmed sun bonnets for his wife and the other ladies, with ribbons that trail just so from the aft cockpit. Elegance and Old Boat Disease aren’t strangers.

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Performing a Basic Electrical System Winter Checkup by Eric Burnley

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ost all modern powerboats just won’t run without electricity.

Almost gone are the days of pullstarting the engine with a rope or checking the water depth with an oar. Even my small 16-foot Starcraft has a battery for starting the engine, powering the VHF radio, and juicing up the depth finder. She even has two additional batteries for the electric trolling motor, bringing the final battery tally to three—on a 16 footer. Entertain the idea of a larger boat, and you’ll take on multiple battery banks, inverters, generators, and much more complicated direct- (DC) and alternating- (AC) current electrical systems.

Winter is a good time to inspect the entire electrical system on your boat—top to bottom, stem to stern. There is ample time, and the weather is cold, so crawling around in tight spaces is far more bearable than on a hot summer day. And it really is much more fun than watching television.

Well, maybe.

Grow Your Brain The first thing you should consider doing is visiting your local bookstore or go online and purchase two books: Nigel Calder’s Boatowner’s Mechanical and Electrical Manual, and Miner Brotherton’s The 12-Volt Bible for Boats. Inside you’ll find

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specific instructions on ensuring your entire electrical system is in tip-top shape.

There’s no way to cover everything here without running on for pages (Calder’s book devotes 245 pages to the subject), but we’ve tried to assemble a good primer to get you face-to-face with your electrical system and start assessing its overall condition. Checking out more complex systems—inverters, generators, alternators, shore power, complicated marine electronics, coaxial cables, bonding wires, etc.— will require a reference manual, personal knowledge, or help from a pro. (And don’t be afraid to ask for help—mistakes can result in personal injury, damage to your boat, or worse.)

Batteries: Checking Condition Since batteries are the heart of your boat’s electrical system, it’s a good place to start.

If you have unsealed lead-acid batteries, you can check their condition by testing the specific gravity of the electrolyte in each cell with a temperature-compensating hydrometer and measuring the voltage of the battery with a voltmeter after a full charge has been applied and the battery has been allowed to lose its “surface charge” by sitting for 12 hours or so. There’s as awful lot of math involved in translating the results, but you can find charge percent-

age/specific gravity charts online, or in the aforementioned reference books.

A more accurate representation of the battery’s health can be determined by load testing. You’ll need to spec out and purchase a proper load testing device from your local hardware or automotive store.

Come to the store armed with your heftiest battery’s ratings (cold cranking amps [CCA] and amp hour [Ah] capacity) and ask for help in selecting the proper test device and how to use it. Though inconvenient (and potentially impossible if you have large 8D batteries without friends to help you carry them), you can also remove and haul your batteries into a shop that specializes in selling and servicing batteries and have them load test them for you.

Once you’ve assessed the condition of your batteries, clean all of the battery posts and slap on a coat of petroleum jelly (or other battery terminal lube) to prevent corrosion. While you’re cleaning up the terminals, make sure you check the cable termination lugs and connections. If your battery looks like an octopus, having multiple wire tentacles hanging off in all directions, consider sorting this out by getting these wires off the battery. Also make sure all the battery cables are routed in a way that does not kink, bend, or put tension on them. Installing caps for the positive and proptalk.com

negative terminals will prevent shorting across the terminals. And you do have your batteries stored in a properly mounted, ventilated battery box, right?

Terminations and Connections Many electrical problems on boats occur where a wire run begins and ends. For example, a 12-volt DC cabin or navigation light is usually connected with two wires on one side of the circuit, and to a power source—through a terminal block, fuse block, circuit breaker, etc.—on the other.

To be safe, turn off or disconnect the batteries first before starting your inspection. If you’re inspecting your AC components at the same time, make sure you shut down that system too (don’t forget inverters, generators, etc.). A good plan of attack is to create a map/checklist of every electrical component on the boat and then work through the list from the bow of the boat and move your way aft, checking every electrical component or terminal connection along the way—bow lights, windlasses, cabin lights, electric heads, pumps, circuit breaker panels, fuse panels, terminal blocks, busses, etc.

Make sure each wire’s end is correctly fitted with the proper crimp-on connec-

The proper way to apply a lug. Note the application of waterproof heat shrink tubing.

A fuse buss (L) alongside a terminal block.

tor, the terminal screws are tight, and that there’s no corrosion present. If you do find corrosion, a small fine-grade stainless wire brush can be used to remove it. Just unscrew and remove the terminal connection and screw, clean everything up, and then replace the fitting and screw. A light mist of water-displacing lubricant or application of a dielectric lubricant can help to prevent future problems.

Each end has to be fastened so it does not come loose or invite corrosion. This means using the proper connectors and terminals, not just stripping the end of the wire, wrapping the bare strands around the terminal screw, tightening it down, and

hoping it will hold. Also remember that household wiring materials have no place on a boat. Proper crimp-on, tinned copper connectors are the preferred method for connecting wires at their ends. Copper is an excellent conductor, and the tin coating is there to prevent corrosion.

There are all sorts of connectors: rings, flanged spades, butts, snaps, disconnects, pins, and battery lugs. Look for good quality nylon- or vinyl-insulated components for the smaller connectors. Better yet, use connectors with integral heat shrink insulation or apply your own properly sized heat shrink tubing to seal the crimped area from the elements.

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1. Before: a tangled mess of wires, household wiring components, and general confusion.

2. After: neat, organized, secure, and protected wiring elements on a boat’s main panel.

3. Always check terminal blocks for proper components and connections.

4. A battery octopus. Note the unsupported exposed wires, missing wire insulation, and general electrical scariness. At least there’s a few wire ties in there.

5. A proper battery installation. Note the use of heat shrink tubing on the lug connectors and ever-so-neatly installed cabling. Shown are six industrial six-volt batteries wired in series/ parallel to yield one 12-volt, 915 amp-hour mega-bank.

Photos courtesy of Bob Campbell/Marine Electric Systems

Rat’s Nests and Wire Runs This is a very common problem. As new systems and components are added over time, your boat’s electrical system can turn into a tangled mess of wires with no apparent beginning or end. When you’re checking your electric connections to component pieces, you might find one of these wire balls, which can fuddle most anyone.

Rat’s nests and spider web tangles are usually found behind circuit breaker, fuse, or buss panels, or at the battery terminals.

It can be a mind-numbing adventure, but it’s a good idea to clean any of these problem areas up. Wires should be neatly bundled together, properly fastened to prevent movement and chafing, and not run together with any other cables that could be affected by interference (coaxial cables, transducer cables, radar bundles, etc.).

Wire ties, insulated wire mounts, wire When installing any electrical connector, wrap, and conduit tubing are normally used use a proper crimping device and insert the to sort this situation out, and while these wire and connector into appropriate marked and a couple of terminal blocks or buss bars notch in the tool. There are ratcheting-type can help, it’s probably smart to get a prodouble-crimp tools to ensure the proper fessional involved if you have a real disaster amount of pressure is applied in exactly the on your hands. To ensure the job gets done right spots on the terminal—one crimp on right, make sure your technician carries a the wire and one on the wire’s insulation. current American Boat & Yacht Council They’re a little pricey, but a worthwhile (ABYC) Marine Electrical Certificainvestment. Large battery lugs call for large tion, which you can verify by going online bolt cutter-sized crimp tools. There are some to abycinc.org and clicking on “Certified battery lug crimpers that utilize a hammer- Technicians.” and-pin approach, but I’ve never found them to be very effective.

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Wire Sizing If you do end up replacing any wires during your inspection or while cleaning up an aforementioned rat’s nest, make sure you use the proper sized wires or cables. Wire sizing charts for DC and AC systems can be found online or in the books recommended at the beginning of this story.

You’ll need to know the total current draw of the component you’re rewiring and the total length of the wire run—to and from the component to its power source. Try to use American Wire Gauge (AWG)-rated wires and cable, not Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)-rated materials. ABYC allows SAE wire use in marine DC systems, but AWG wire is larger than SAE wire size-for-size. Oh, and make sure the wire you pick up is tinned for corrosion protection.

Fuses and Circuit Breakers These little gremlins can be the source of intermittent electrical troubles, which can cause you to lose your religion and considerable amounts of money. Fuses are normally located on a fuse block, inside an inline fuse holder on a wire, or as part of a fuse panel. As with any metal surface on a boat, the fuse ends and fuse busses can corrode. Check these carefully and remove any wires that show even the slightest amount of corrosion at the buss. Clean and then replace the connections after coating with a water-displacing or dielectric lubricant. proptalk.com

Next, remove all the fuses and clean them. I use a small piece of emery cloth to polish the contact surface of the fuse and the holder. It is mind-numbing work, but it will save you from problems in the long run. Also, don’t forget to check any electrical components that have inline fuses (electronics, bilge pumps, etc.), as these are often a source of trouble, too.

Once you’ve sorted out and checked all of inline fuses, you’ll want to have a gander behind your circuit breaker panel (if your boat has one) and make sure all of the connections are tight, check for corrosion, and ensure everything is neat and tidy. Again, get a professional involved if you’ve got a big mess on your hands.

Lastly, make sure you don’t have any circuits on your boat that are wired directly to the battery without any overcurrent protection. For example, you shouldn’t have a navigation light with its positive and negative wires attached directly to the battery with no properly sized overcurrent protection between them. If a short occurs, all of the battery’s electricity can flow through the unprotected wire, which usually sets the wire’s insulation blazing and results in a fire. ABYC has some different recommendations, especially with the por-

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Check Out the Big Brain on So-and-So

by Carrie Gentile

Patrick Tewes shows students how to properly use a multimeter.

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magine knowing the mysterious inner workings of your diesel engine, or gaining skills to cruise unabated to the Bahamas. The Chesapeake region is rife with boating courses and seminars to keep up your mental boating acuity during the cold winter “off” months. Seamanship and navigational courses grow each winter, so it’s a good time to expand your repertoire of boat-handling skills. The following is a smattering of learning options to consider this winter.

Cruise with Confidence Building on last year’s success, the Annapolis School of Seamanship will offer its Cruiser’s Workshop February 12-13 at the Conference Center at the Maritime Institute in Linthicum, MD. It’s aimed at boaters who dream of cruising to Florida or beyond, but lack the confidence to make the journey. And the cool part is attendees can tour the largest ship training facility in the world, complete with a 360-degree simulator from the bridge of a 900-foot container ship. It’s a good chance to see what your boat looks like from a bridge of one of the monstrous ships you’ll likely encounter while cruising. “The workshop combines detail-rich content with a broad range of need-to-know navigational topics,” says John Martino, president of the school. In addition to Martino, pro presenters include Steve D’Antonio, the technical editor of PassageMaker magazine; Ralph Naranjo, technical editor of Practical Sailor; and Lee Chesneau, former marine meteorologist for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Learn more at annapolisschoolofseamanship.com.

Revamp Your Angling Aptitude The 27th annual Fishing Expo and Boat Show takes place January 13-16 at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium, MD. Along with a bevy of freshwater, saltwater, and offshore fishing tackle, boats, motors, trailers, and more, the show also has a fishing seminar lineup.

Seminars include both bass and saltwater fishing, focusing on the Chesapeake area. Angling aces, such as PropTalk’s Capt. Chris Dollar and BASS Elite Pros, will be speaking. The schedule is packed Thursday through Sunday. For a complete list of fishing seminars, go to fishingexpo.com.

February 5 and 12, fishing guide Tom Hughes will present a twopart lecture series at the Community College of Baltimore called “Finding and Catching Striped Bass: Learn the ‘How’s and Where’s’ from a Pro.” Learn more at capttomhughes.com.

Fly fishing fanatics won’t miss TieFest February 12 at the Kent Narrows Yacht Club in Grasonville, MD. You’ll get to meet Lefty Kreh, Bob Clouser, Steve Silverio, Brad Buzzi, Bob Popovics, and other pros and enjoy demos, gear, and more. TieFest raises money for a conservation cause, such as the Maryland Artificial Reef Initiative. For more details about this free event, visit ccamd.org.

The Maryland Saltwater Sportfishermen’s Association Annapolis Chapter’s Saltwater Fishing Expo will be February 26 at the Annapolis Elks Lodge #622 in Edgewater, MD. Admission is only $5 per person.

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Update Your Seamanship Skills The Annapolis Powerboat School offers one-day classes in the customary basic seamanship, piloting, and first mate skills.

The piloting course aims to teach chart reading, using parallel rulers, depth soundings, colors, channel markers, the compass rose, determining latitude and longitude, and more.

The first mate course teaches how to help the captain when leaving and approaching the dock, how to anchor, and how to hook up to a tow. It covers safety equipment that should be aboard the vessel and parts of the boat to check before getting underway. And, it teaches how to figure out where you are on a chart and proper VHF radio protocol in case of an emergency. For more details, visit annapolispowerboat.com.

Play It Safe Any Maryland boater born after July 1, 1972, is required to have a Certificate of Boating Safety Education to operate a vessel. Get your certificate by passing a Department of Natural Resources (DNR) approved boating safety course that covers boating laws, basic navigation, and

trailering. The Chesapeake region has a boatload of approved boater safety classes.

Get started looking for courses at Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) (aacc.edu) and other community colleges, BoatU.S. (boatus.com), Maryland DNR (dnr.maryland.gov), and USCG Auxiliary divisions (cgaux.org).

Do It Yourself Wouldn’t it be nice to save a few bucks by learning to troubleshoot engine issues and perhaps perform general maintenance yourself? The Annapolis School of Seamanship’s diesel engine courses take students on a hands-on journey in impeller replacement, fuel line bleeding, lowcompression start up, fan-belt maceration, winterization, oil and filter changing, and more.

Or, check out the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC), which sets industry standards and offers technicians and professionals learning opportunities. ABYC is expanding its repertoire of courses by allowing amateurs to become better do-it-yourselfers. ABYC offers basic and certification classes in marine electrical systems. You can learn the relationship be-

tween amps, volts, ohms, and watts. Expand your mind by visiting abycinc.org.

Fawcett Boat Supplies in Annapolis offers free seminars throughout the winter on helpful topics, such as outboard maintenance, heads and plumbing, and servicing your windlass. The seminars are taught by local marine technicians and Fawcett staff members. The speaker series is slated for Wednesday evenings (7 p.m.) through the end of March. Learn more at fawcettboat.com.

Become a Captain If you’re looking to parlay your hobby or passion for boating into a career, you’ll need a Coast Guard captain’s license. The two most common entry level licenses are the Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessel (commonly called a six-pack license) and a Master License. USCG licensing programs are offered through the Annapolis School of Seamanship, 3-B’s Captain School (captainsschool.com), the Charter Captain’s program (chartercapt.com), and the Community College of Baltimore County (ccbcmd. edu), to name a few.

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AACC, for example, offers a course in March, aptly named “Buying a Boat: The Ins and Outs.” Learn the best way to finance and buy your next new or used powerboat. From radar to radios and trailers to chargers, learn about the necessary equipment and accessories.

Build Your Own Boat Chesapeake Light Craft in Annapolis offers a 5.5-day class in building your own Northeaster Dory. Using plywood, varnish, and epoxy, assemble your own dory under the tutelage of a professional boatbuilder.

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The Chesapeake Maritime Museum in St. Michaels offers day-long apprenticeships. The museum’s boatyard is a working yard with volunteers maintaining and building traditional Bay boats. You can even try your hand at building a wooden skiff under the guidance of a museum shipwright. You can be part of the whole 17-week process or just sign up for those aspects of building a boat that you want to learn. Right now, participants are building Smith Island skiffs. The museum also will host a weekend class in building a 10-inch model of a Chesapeake Bay crabbing skiff.

For fees and to learn more, visit cbmm.org.

Other maritime museums such as those in Cambridge, MD; Havre de Grace, MD; Newport News, VA; Solomons; and Reedville, VA, offer a full slate of boatbuilding classes all winter long.

What Else Is There?

Visit proptalk.com. Each month, our calendar provides piping hot links to many safe boating courses in Chesapeake Country.

And, if you do take a boating course or two this winter, take good notes and photos and share them with gary@proptalk.com.

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Cruising Club Notes Wishful Thinking: It’s Not Long Now

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cy winds steal your breath as the snow coats your car and slops down into your shoes. Rather than scraping, brushing, and slapping away snow, all you really want to do is call in sick for work and eat some hot crab soup and sip cocoa by a roaring fire… and perhaps beat your kid at Wii tennis, bowling, or anything Wii at least once. In addition to spending time indoors with family, these grey days of winter are perfect opportunities for starting to plan your cruising trips for 2011.

My husband and I start by poring over charts and talking about places we want to visit this year by boat, knowing the lynch pins are family cruises around the Bay on Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends. Everything else before, in between, and thereafter is fair game. The next steps are to fine-tune the itinerary to identify key locations on our wish list, figure out the realities of our schedules, and then start making marina reservations. Jim spearheads the planning and reservation making and serves as captain and chief of boat maintenance. I earn my keep by provisioning, packing, and stowing as we get closer to launch day and by doing all the laundry and unpacking for most every seasonal escapade.

What’s nice about winter is that you can fantasize about boat trips to come without worrying about all of the pesky details.

Those get taken care of later… in their due time. By January 25, send ruth@proptalk.com your Club Notes, Directory updates, and hot crab Rockefeller (professionalrecipes.com).

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he Back Creek Yacht Club’s (BCYC) Commodore’s Ball at the Kent Island Yacht Club in Grasonville, MD, January 29 will celebrate 2011’s officers: commodore Bill Falk; vice commodore Steve Bacon; rear commodore John Loving; fleet captain Dusty Rhodes; treasurer Mary Bowie; secretary Karen Kranzer; board of governors Ted Edmunds, Jamie Ritter, and Mary Ross; continuing governors Gail Higginbotham, Dale Schultz, and J.J. Sullivan; social director Brenda Ripley; cruise director Candy Wilson; publishing director Juliana Nedd; midweek chair Pat Bernhart; and membership chair Sullivan (gobcyc.com). —by Otto Hetzel proptalk_ad_Layout 1 12/8/10 1:42 PM Page 1

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CRUISING CLUB NOTES 322 Years of Service!

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orty years is a long time. When those years are in service to advancing boating and boater safety, it is especially worth noting. That is what the Northern Virginia Sail and Power Squadron (NVSPS) did during its annual holiday party by honoring seven of its members who have served in the Squadron for 40 or more years (left).

Commander George Nartsissov presented each with a commemorative gift saying, “We are indebted to these members for their length of service, their numerous contributions, and their devotion to our mission of safe boating on our waterways” (nvsps.org). —by Frank Shults

NVSPS award recipients (L-R): Alan Hart (45 years), Gale Alls (44 years), NVSPS commander George Nartsissov, and Robert Hutton (40 years). Also receiving awards were Ronald Larson (42 years), Richard Cohen (46 years), Thomas Martin (48 years), and Robert Stickell (57 years).

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anuary 19 brings the MSSA Annapolis Sportfishing Group’s meeting to American Legion Post 7 in Crownsville, MD (7:30 p.m.). Chapter meetings are open to the public (mssaannapolis.com). —by Natalie Menage

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ollowing a most interesting and informative meeting about the struggles facing Chesapeake Bay watermen, and after staying indoors to enjoy the warmth of Chanukah candle lighting and “fressing” on latkes, members of the Jewish Navy now turn our attention to gaining greater insights into the issues relating to pollution on the Bay. At our luncheon January 9, we met with a Maryland Department of Natural Resources representative to learn about the major sources of Bay pollution, what is being done, and what should be done to alleviate the problems.

During the “off season,” we enjoy getting together to share stories of sailing adventures and misadventures; learn more about boating, boat maintenance, and the Bay; and plan for the boating season. We share ideas and suggestions and are always there to lend a hand. Members hail from all parts of the Bay. With a keen sense of humor, we ponder questions such as how one calculates the speed of dark (jewishnavy.org). —by Adiva Sotzsky

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Remembering When in 2010

he Stingray Harbour YC off the Rappahannock River in Deltaville, VA, ended a hot summer with lovely fall boating and our annual oyster and chili dinner. Our third Anchor Out September 25 took us to the Great Wicomico River with dinner ashore and conversations lasting late into the night in the cockpit. Our annual end-of-year party October 23 capped another great summer of friends, food, and fun. Our boats are tucked away now dreaming of 2011 adventures (stingrayhyc.com).

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anuary 8 brought the event that the Chesapeake Bay Grady-White Club had been anticipating: our annual Holiday Party at the Podickory Point clubhouse to celebrate the season, recount old boating adventures, and exchange plans for upcoming ones in 2011. Food, catered by Heavenly Chicken and Ribs, was bountiful and delicious, and the door prizes were numerous and delightful. Slideshows of our 2010 activities provided background entertainment. Although the cold weather brought on thoughts of hibernation, this was a warm and lively evening.

Members are catching up on their back issues of fishing and cruising magazines and making lists for replenishing boating supplies and equipment. We also are going through all that stuff we took off our boats for the winter to find donations for our table at the Tri-State Marine Flea Market in Deale, MD, February 5. Come by and see what treasures the other guys’ castoffs can be.

During our February 22 meeting at the Calypso Bay Restaurant in Deale, we will elect officers and learn about spring commissioning and provisioning supplies for emergency repairs underway. We all look forward to great boating in 2011 (cbgradyclub@yahoo.com)! —by Maryanne Gomme

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CRUISING CLUB NOTES CBYCA welcomes its new board (a crew of 19) this past November.

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he Chesapeake Bay Yacht Clubs Association (CBYCA)—a group formed by 127 member clubs in the Coming in March: Chesapeake five states surrounding the Chesapeake Bay—had its Change of Watch meeting November 20 at the North East River YC in North East, MD (above). New commodore Dr. Kay Brawley (seated in center) will lead the organization. For the last 53 years, CBYCA has worked to represent recreational boaters in legislative, social, safety, and environmental concerns at the state and national levels (cbyca.org). —by Dr. Kay Brawley

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Hot Racing Action Just Around the Corner

rimetime Region Four American Power Boat Association (APBA) racing will only be about three months away by the time you’re holding this issue of PropTalk. “Power in the Park” will kick off the APBA Region 4 season April 16-17 at Portsmouth City Park in Portsmouth, VA, with inboard and outboard hydroplane racing and finish off with the Clarksville Hydroplane Challenge September 24-25 on Clarksville Lake, VA. A welcome change this year is the announcement that the Kent Narrows Racing Association’s ever-popular “Thunder on the Narrows” races will be held in late June, versus the dog days of August. Sadly absent again this year is “Ragin’ on the River,” which in the past has been held on the Susquehanna River at historic Port Deposit, MD. PropTalk will attend many of these events this year, so keep an eye out for us on the water and on land taking pictures of you, your boat, and the frenzied racers. Check out proptalk.com after each race, where you can enjoy and purchase images of the water-splitting action for a nominal price. See you out there!

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2010 - The Year in Review

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t kind of was like going through crusty cardboard boxes full of old, faded, damaged family slides and photographs in a dusty attic at the PropTalk office the week before New Year’s, but without all the dust and mess.

Luckily we live in a digital age, and sorting through them isn’t quite as bad as a night in the attic. A handful of staffers enjoyed some holiday time off, so I took advantage of the resultant peace and quiet inside the PropTalk lair to pick through hundreds of the boatbuilding, boatyard, and boatshop

images we receive each year, publishing only our favorites from the last 365 or so days.

Many of the images you see in this section each month are sent in courtesy of the many builders and shops we feature (thank you!), and PropTalk staffers, but the vast majority are taken by Bill Griffin, our “man on the ground.” He deserves kudos for his hard work. Thanks Bill.

Most Bay country boatyards, boatbuilders, and boatshops closed for the December 24 through January 3 holiday period— it’s a fairly standard

protocol in the industry and provides a well-deserved break for the hard-working crews who build and work on our boats. Our full, detailed project reports will return in our March issue, as things fire back up for what we think is going to be an incredible season.

Also remember to check out page 56 for the third installment of “Building the Bandy Boats Velmachos 27 Express.” Reid Bandy had a barn-raising party at his shop in December—sort of. With that said, sit back, relax, and enjoy the scenery.

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aving never been to a barn raising before, making a comparison to one might seem disingenuous, but the process and atmosphere surrounding the turning of a boat hull reminded me of the agrarian architectural tradition of assembling a large group of friends and family to quickly build a barn.

When I arrived at Reid Bandy’s shop in mid-December, I was surprised to find Bandy, his father Steve Bandy, assistant Doug Anderson, next-door neighbor Marty Adelman (fondly known as “Uncle Marty”), and Justin de Gast, a local fine woodworker. The gathering immediately reminded me of the aforementioned barn raising analogy—neighborhood folks, family, and friends gathered together to make a difficult task easier with strength in numbers.

Since I last visited in early December, Bandy and Anderson have finalized laminating the exterior fiberglass skin of the hull and applying many coats of thick primer over it to fill in the nooks and crannies that the woven pattern of fiberglass cloth leaves behind. Bottom paint was applied to the areas that will not require precise fairing. Later in the building process, the topsides will receive more delicate and fastidious sanding and fairing before tough glossy, two-part polyurethane paint is sprayed on as the final touch.

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Flipping Out

The process of flipping the boat is done so the interior fiberglass skin of the cored hull can be applied; stringers, bulkheads, and structural elements added; and ultimately, the installation of the deck, superstructure, systems, and final interior fitting out can be completed.

In preparation for the turnover, Bandy removed all but a few jig pieces, which had, until now, provided support and a shape for the core and fiberglass skin. With the application of the exterior fiberglass skin is complete, they were no longer necessary.

After most of the jig pieces were gone (a few are left to serve as pivot points and support during the procedure), Bandy attached a couple of long, hefty boards “underneath” the hull with heavy nylon webbing. The webbing was then pulled tight to the hull with hand-operated ratchets.

Next, Bandy went aloft in his shop and attached the top portion of a two-piece block and tackle assembly for each of the two boards, and then wove strong Dacron lines around the upper and lower blocks to give a mechanical advantage in pulling up the hull. The ends of the lines were then attached to a very complex piece of machinery: an old Chevy pickup truck. Bandy says, “The boat is light enough that all of us could probably get the boat sitting on its end to flip it, but this just works out really well for this size boat. I had to hire a crane when I built my 36-footer.”

Mechanized Magic

Once everything was tied off and all the lines, knots, and blocks were checked, Bandy bellowed “Go ahead, Uncle Marty.”

Slowly, but surely, the pickup truck moved forward, the lines in the blocks pulled tight, and the port side of the boat started to lift up off the workshop floor toward the rafters. The plan was to get the hull standing on her side while resting on the long boards Bandy had installed earlier, and then start lowering it in reverse.

The blocks required a little prodding with a broom stick once the hull was completely on its port side, but after about 10 minutes of careful wrangling, she was

Strapped down, rigged up, and ready to go. Note the large board (one of two), which supports the hull during turnover.

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slowly lowered, carefully rested on a foam pad, and then twisted and turned to sit on her keel for the very first time. Jack stands were set in place to support her ,and we all stepped back for a moment to look over her lines. Bandy says, “This is a major milestone. We get to see how she really looks in full scale, sitting on her lines.”

Bandy was so excited that he and his father went to work cutting down some of the remaining jig pieces so that the foredeck and superstructure could be lifted onto the hull. The other guys went to work, hauled in the single-piece foredeck structure, and placed it carefully on the hull.

Everyone went back to staring at her again.

“Let’s eat,” Bandy hollered.

Next, Bandy and Anderson will laminate the interior skin of the hull, start working on structural components such as stringers and bulkheads, and begin installing systems to the Velmachos hull, which, from my perspective, is going to be a beauty. If you missed part one and part two, you can go to proptalk.com and read the articles in our December and January issues in their entirety from the comfort of your own home. We’ll be on-scene as the work progresses, so stay tuned as things really begin to take shape.

Reid Bandy works up in the rafters of the shop to prepare one of the block and tackle assemblies used to lift up the hull.

The muscle of the operation: Bandy’s old Chevrolet pickup truck.

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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Sets Fee for National Saltwater Angler Registry

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veryone knew it was coming, and it finally arrived: an annual fee to fish the nation’s coast.

As of January 1, fishermen must pay $15 to comply with the National Saltwater Angler Registry unless exempted. Fortunately, Maryland and Virginia anglers can keep their money in their wallets, since both states have instituted licensing policies that make them compliant with the federal rule.

Each year, all Virginia saltwater anglers over 16 D ATMOSPHER AN IC C years of age will need either a valid saltwater fishing NI license, or to register with the state’s new Fisherman Identification Program (FIP), which began on January 1. Anglers who do not need to buy a license under state law must register with FIP before they fish every year. Anglers may register annually by going to mrc.virginia.gov/fip, or by calling toll-free (800) 723-2728. Registration will be quick, easy, and EP without charge.

M AR OM In Maryland, a new single comprehensive saltwater TME NT OF C sportfishing license—the Chesapeake Bay and Coastal Sport Fishing License—will cover the Atlantic coast, coastal bays, and the Chesapeake Bay and its tidal tributaries. Note that the NOAA National Saltwater Angler Registration will no longer be necessary for anglers fishing in Maryland. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will provide angler contact information obtained through the new license to NOAA. A new recreational sportfishing license fee structure has been adopted, and registration for certain unlicensed anglers will be required. Go online to dnr.state.md.us/service/fishing_license.asp, e-mail customerservice@dnr.state.md.us, or call (410) 656-9526 for more information.

The registry was created as part of the Magnuson-Stevens Reauthorization Act of 2006 and is intended to gather information from anglers to better assess the health of fish stocks and the economic contributions of fishermen.

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Maryland Saltwater Sportfishermen’s Association (MSSA) Requests Major Shift in Striper Allocation

laiming that the commercial rockfish harvest in Maryland is “immensely large and vastly disproportionate to the recreational fishery” compared to other coastal states, MSSA is requesting that the state reallocate most of the striped bass harvest from the commercial fishery to the recreational fishery.

The sportfishing group outlined its reasoning in a letter sent in November to Maryland Gov. O’Malley, DNR Secretary John Griffin, and Fisheries Director Tom O’Connell.

“On behalf of the recreational anglers in the state of Maryland, I am making this request in order to protect Maryland residents’ best opportunity to enjoy fishing the Bay, and preserve the positive economic and social impacts of sportfishing in our state, and as a necessary conservation measure,” wrote MSSA executive director Dave Smith. The MSSA letter also cited concerns about the health of the striper stock in the Chesapeake Bay. Under the MSSA proposal, reallocated rockfish would be held as a buffer if target goals are exceeded during a recreational season, such as occurred in the 2009 spring trophy season. DNR has received MSSA’s letter, and officials are currently reviewing it. It has been at least 15 years since DNR has reviewed and/or changed its overall striped bass allocation policy.

CCA MD’s “TieFest” Draws Fly-fishing’s Top Talent

ow in its ninth year, TieFest has become one of the key stops on the winter show circuit for the region’s fly anglers. Hosted by the Coastal Conservation Association of Maryland (CCA MD), the one-day show offers tying and casting instruction and numerous opportunities to chat with legends of the sport. Also, local guides will be on hand to share tactics and share information on fishing hot spots.

CCA MD executive director Tony Friedrich says, “This is the only show where anyone can walk up and start a conversation with internationally recognized anglers.”

Scheduled to appear are Lefty Kreh, Bob Clouser, Bob Popovics, and Steve Silverio, along with top guides Brian Horsley, Sarah Gardner, and Chris Newsome.

TieFest will be held Saturday, February 12, at the Kent Island Yacht Club. Doors will open at 9:30 a.m., and admission is free. For more information, go online to ccamd.org.

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he sound was horrendous, but the ice cracked surprisingly easy under HuckFinn’s hull. Her wake heaved aside picturewindow-size sheets an inch thick. With that, my fishing season came to an inglorious end. The Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel (CBBT) striper run burned brightly for a week or so in early December, and then a cold snap and day-after-day of bitter winds snuffed it out. With Christmas a day away as I write this, I’ve covered the boat and winterized the motor, tucking my 23-foot center console in for a winter’s nap.

January should bring some opportunities throughout the state’s numerous trout streams, and yellow perch and pickerel are good targets up the Bay’s many tributaries. Many of the Chesapeake and Mid-Atlantic region’s fishing pros have a full slate of boat and fishing shows on tap this winter. The numerous events, large and small, showcase new tackle, boats, and gear. Seminars are excellent ways to learn new skills. For a full schedule, check out page 53 of the January issue of PropTalk, or go online to proptalk.com and browse our excellent, extensive calendar of events.

Type-A personalities might go catatonic with boredom over the next couple of months, but before we know it, March will come a-knockin’. I’ll be at most of the fishing shows this winter, so stop by and let’s talk fishing. Here’s hoping all of you have a peaceful and healthy New Year and plenty of hard strikes in 2011!

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apt. Monty Hawkins (Ocean City, MD) of the headboat Morning Star will be tog fishing between weather fronts, catching the calms for nice days in mid-winter.

“Usually, the biggest togs of the year are caught just before a snow,” Capt.

Monty says. “The Morning Star crew is also working on reef materials for Jimmy Jackson’s ‘Tog Town.’ These ‘tog condos’ will be joined by many other reef units at Jimmy Jackson’s ‘Tog Town’,” Capt. Monty adds. The reef, named in honor of one of the most talented men Capt. Monty ever knew, will be built in the newly expanded Bass Grounds Artificial Reef Site.

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apt. Walt of Light Tackle Charters will spend the last half of January through February “fishing the sweetwater of the upper Pocomoke River on Maryland’s Eastern Shore.” Capt. Walt says, “We’ll catch crappie, yellow perch, and pickerel using ultra-light tackle (four- and six-pound class). The Pocomoke River winds drastically down the Maryland portion of the Eastern Shore, and there is always a place to fish out of the wind, regardless of what direction it is coming from. Anyone interested in stretching some line before spring is encouraged to give it a try.”

On February 26, Capt. Walt will speak on “Catching Rockfish and Cobia” in the Chesapeake Bay at the Quarryville, PA, Fishing Workshop. For information contact Keith Kaufman at (717) 940-1513.

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apt. Mark Galasso of Tuna the Tide Charters has finished fishing the CBBT with one of the weirdest seasons in years. Capt. Mark says, “Come on spring!”

“I’ll be speaking at Tim Sherman’s ‘Striper School’ on March 5. Numerous topics pertaining to rockfish will be discussed by multiple fishing guides and writers,” Capt. Mark says. “Proceeds benefit Chesapeake Memories (chesapeakebaymemories.org), a group that exposes city kids to the wonders of the outdoors. You’ll be impressed by some of their projects,” Capt. Mark adds.

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(L-R) Mike Krissoff, George Turner, and Zack Krissoff show off a triplet of 40-plus-inch long late-season stripers caught off Bloody Point. Photo courtesy of George Turner

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n January and February, Capt. Jim Brincefield (Virginia Beach, VA) will fish the ocean for trophy rockfish using heavy Mojos and big bucktails.

“Trolling and looking for signs of baitfish and diving northern gannets are good techniques to locate feeding stripers,” Capt. Jim says.

“Fishing here in Virginia Beach is definitely not for the ascot wearers. Cold water, cold weather, ice, frigid winds, and heavy seas dominate the weather pattern here in the winter,” Capt. Jim adds.

Capt. Jim will also offer “extreme” long-range, deepdropping trips for grouper, tilefish, black-belly rosefish, cod, haddock, hake, and winter runner bluefish near the Norfolk Canyon.

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apt. Kevin Josenhans of Josenhans Fly Fishing would just like to give “a heart-warming thanks to everyone who fished with me in 2010. I met a lot of new friends, and fishing was generally very good. I hope to expand in some areas this year, such as spring trophy red drum trips to Fisherman’s Island near the CBBT; winter Pocomoke River excursions for pickerel, perch, and crappie; and sight-casting to big cobia during the summer run out of Cape Charles, VA.” He will be working booths with G. Loomis rods at two shows of interest this February: TieFest at Kent Island Yacht Club on February 12, and the Greater Philadelphia Outdoor Show in Oaks, PA (sportshows.com/philly), which runs February 17-20.

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apt. Jeremy Blunt (Ocean City, MD) on the Samurai 1 has finished his rockfish trips for 2010.

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• Marine diesel mechanic Neal Hoar (right) recently completed his American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) certification training, becoming Deltaville Boatyard’s (DBY) 11th full-time ABYC Master Certified Technician. deltavilleboatyard.com • Clarks Landing Marina and Boat Sales in Chester, MD, recently released its 2011 calendar of events at clarkslanding.com. February 26-27 bring their first inhouse sales event in Chester ((410604-4300) and Shady Side, MD ((410) 867-9550). This event features special sales on pre-owned boats and coincides with Sea Ray’s National Sales program, which boasts winter discounts on all instock models from 17- to 58-footers and cash incentives from $1000 to $150,000.

• Zimmerman Marine in Deltaville, VA, provides a new service to help buyers identify suitable boats, represent them through the negotiation process, and provide the hull survey, machinery survey, and systems inspections. The company backs this service up with a one-year Post-Purchase Warranty and one year of its 24/7 Technical Support Plan. zimmermanmarine.com

• Josh Chiles—a former salesperson at Prince William Marine—recently launched Engaged, a social media management, marketing, and consulting firm designed to improve the level of engagement between marine businesses and their customers. startengaging.com • This December, Marquis Yachts added Grande Yachts International (GYI) as a new dealer for the Chesapeake Bay region.

GYI will receive its first Marquis yacht, a 420 Sport Bridge in March, in time for the Bay Bridge Boat Show April 28-May 1.

On the Bay, look for GYI in Grasonville, MD. grandeyachts.com

• December marked the creation of a statewide nonprofit corporation, the Virginia Marine Trades Association (VMTA) (right), which promotes and protects businesses involved in recreational boating. vamarinetrades.org • Scan Marine and Wallas recently launched a new diesel furnace series (models 22Dt, 30Dt, and 40Dt) for production in February 2011. scanmarineusa.com Follow us!

• Under Yamaha Marine Group’s new promotion, “The Four Stroke Revolution,” if you have bought (or plan to buy) an eligible, new Yamaha 2.5- to 350-horsepower, four-stroke outboard and warranty register it between December 1, 2010, and March 31, 2011, you can choose a two-year YES contract or a credit of up to $2000 based on MSRP toward the purchase of goods and/ or services available at the authorized participating Yamaha Outboard dealer where you bought the outboard. yamaha-motor.com • Grey Beard Pumps offers a new product: a siphon pump that boaters can use to remove oil from their engines or bilge water from the bilge area. The pump is totally electric and does not require a manual pumping action to remove the oil.greybeardpumps.com • SS Canvas of Middle River, MD, is the newest licensed EZ2CY dealer in Maryland. sscanvas.com • The people who build Ranger Tugs also offer a new line of trailerable Cutwater Boats (26- and 28-footers).

Look for their debut this season. cutwaterboats.com • This spring, Mondo Polymer will again come to Maryland and pick up used shrink wrap for free for recycling into its products in Ohio. All they ask is that you remove all straps, doors, and zippers while you’re removing the wrap. mondopolymer.com

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CLASSIFIED AND BROKERAGE SLIPS 20’ - 40’ Slips, Pier 4 Marina 301 4th St., Eastport, across from Annapolis Yacht Club. Keep your boat where the Hinckley and Sabre dealers keep theirs. Electric, water, & showers. (410) 990-9515. www. pier4annapolis.com 28’ - 38’ Slips Great Rates Power & sail, cozy, intimate MD Clean Marina in protected Deale harbor, excellent boating & fishing, free WiFi & pumpout, 30 mins. from DC. (410) 867-7919, www. rockholdcreekmarina.com 30’ - 35’ Slips Available Annapolis City Marina, Ltd. in the heart of Eastport. Includes electric, water, restrooms with showers, and gated parking. Give us a call at (410) 2680660, www.annapoliscitymarina. com.

Maryland Maritime Foundation Needs your help.

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

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

Boat, Car, and RV Donations Needed Possible cash back. Fast pickup. Tax receipt given. Proceeds spent locally for college education grants. www.kidsfundinc.org, (410) 532-9330, (877) 532-9330.

Donate Your Boat And help teach at-risk teens to sail. (202) 4780396, www.planet-hope.org

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30’ - 50’ Deepwater Slips For Sale & Rent On the western shore of the Chesapeake in St. Leonard, MD. Flag Harbor Yacht Haven (410) 586-0070, www.flagharbor.com.

Winter storage & repair (410) 5861915.

Deep Water Slips Available Four great locations in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor to choose from: Baltimore Marine Center at Lighthouse Point, HarborView, Inner Harbor or Inner Harbor West. Call 410-675-8888 www.baltimoremarinecenters.com Why Pay High Annapolis or Baltimore Rates? Slips $1,250 $2,200 YR. Land storage $110 monthly. Haulouts $8.50. Minutes to Bay and Baltimore Beltway. Old Bay Marina (410) 477-1488 or www.oldbaymarina.com

22’ Glacier Bay 2260 Canyon Runner ’04 Powered by 2 new 90hp Honda Four Stroke engines.

Dual hull design for incredible stability. Wonderful day/fishing boat that even has a private enclosed head, T-top, live well & aft platform between the engines w/ stainless steel handrails. Great cond. and on land for the winter.

Asking only $28,000 OBYS (410) 226-0100.

New Annapolis Listings Needed ASAP We are sold out AGAIN! Complimentary deep water Annapolis dockage for very well maintained new listings up to 75 feet length, 20' beam and 8' draft, sail or power. Free weekly cleaning/wash & chamois. Contact John Kaiser Jr. 410-923-1400 (office) or 443-223-7864 (cell anytime) or john@yachtview.com and visit our web site @ www.yachtview.com for complete details as to why we sell our listings so quickly!

23'6 SeaRay 230 '93 Perfect affordable weekend cruiser. Her Chevy 305 with a Mercruiser outdrive has 268 original hours, ready for years of family fun cruising, fishing and water sports. Excellent value, includes trailer $13,000 Boatshed Annapolis (703)855-4408, Boats@boatshedannapolis.com, view 50+ photos: Boatshedannapolis.com

23' Pacific Skiff '04 Boat is fully and powered by 225 Yamaha OB, with trailer, underwater lights, spray curtain enclosures, trim tabs, LOW HOURS on Powerboat Listings Needed this popular alumium alloy boat. PRICE Competitive commission REDUCED TO $39,000. At our office structures, high-traffic office on Kent Island. Contact BOEMARINE, SURVEYORS location, brokerage storage, online 866-735-5926, boats@boemarine.com, ABYI Marine Surveyors, LLC and print adv. Boats are selling, and www.boemarine.com Power & sailboat surveys, big or we need more listings. Visit us small, gas or dsl. Contact Derek online at www.boemarine.com, 25’ Sun Runner ’83 Classic express Rhymes, NAMS-CMS and SAMS email us at boats@boemarine.com cruiser, 260-hp Merc I/O w/less A.M.S. (410) 268-4404 or toll-free or call (866) 735-5926 to get your than 450 original hrs, sleeps 4, (866) 608-4404. boat listed and sold. stove, sink, pressurized water, refrigerator, hydraulic trim tabs, Accredited SAMS Marine Sell Your Boat Fast for Market Sea Scouts, $4200, James Klimek, Surveyor Capt. Jon Sheller, AMS, Value Most sold in two weeks or 240-271-4631 jk3043@aol.com, established 1980, serving MD/DC/ less. We sell your boat on eBay. List Steve Alexander 301 646-0805, VA, ABYC Master Marine your boat. Get a check. Call Jody stevedalex@msn.com Technician, Power & Sail, Gas & Palmisano at Better Priced Boats.

Diesel. Pre-Purchase, Insurance, (410) 340-0008.

Finance, Corrosion, (410) 3497016, jons2011@aol.com 17’ Invader ’87 Bow rider, excellent cond., 2007 trailer, 4.3-L OMC I/O w/352 hrs, covers, Sea DONATIONS Scouts, $2,000, James Klimek, (240) 271-4631, jk3043@aol.com.

Full Fair Market/Book Value for Your Boat 501(c)(3) private 22’ Grady White Walk Around ‘05 foundation seeks boat donations w/Trailer $38,000 fully enclosed for use within educational hardtop w/the radio box, spreader programs. Fully tax deductible.

26 Sundancer 260 ‘04 Cream Puff, lights & side-mounted rod holders Free boat surveys provided. Free lift kept, only 400 hrs. on 300-hp Merc to the portable head w/deck pumphauling/transport. Also accept w/Bravo III SS twin props, out , it has almost all the available cars, trucks, and other items of inverter,Dark Green hull w/green options. It’s powered by a Yamaha value. Also seeking volunteer canvas in great shape. Priced for 200 hp 4-stroke outboard with only sailboat and powerboat instructors. quick sale. @ $42,900.

290 hrs, It’s clean and ready to go.

(410) 591-9900 Dann@Islandpilot.com Call Kellie Moody For More Details 443-867-0065 OR 410-604-4300.

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27’ Regal 272 Commodore ‘93 Far more stylish and with more family living space than you can imagine. Add the most complete list of standard features and equipment Though she was ordered new with a stronger Volvo Penta engine $21,000 Boatshed Annapolis (703)855-4408, Boats@boatshedannapolis.com, view 50+ photos: Boatshedannapolis.com

27’ Ranger Tug ’11 Inventory boat with full warranty. Trailerable, inboard diesel. Fully equipped including a/c, genset, electronics, much more. Contact John Dennison 443-995-8670, john@chesranger.com.

27’ Sea Ray Sundancer 270 ’92 Soft Breeze needs a new home! 330 HP MerCruiser 7.4 L, Bravo 3 Engine. Located near AYS Office.

Priced to sell! $12,000. Call Charles 410-267-8181 or charles@ annapolisyachtsales.com 28’ Legacy ‘05 Great electronics and very low hrs. In Oxford. Asking only $122,900. Call Dan at 410267-8181 or dan@ annapolisyachtsales.com. Photos at www.annapolisyachtsales.com 28’ Atlantic Craft ’05 Perfect for the Bay! Roomy cabin and large cockpit.

Low hrs on 7.4L Mercruiser!! Outfitted to fish with riggers, electronics, windlass and more. $54,000. (410) 476-4414, www.compositeyacht.biz

28’ Bertram 25 Convertible ‘63 Rebuilt in 2000 with twin 1998 Mercury 250HP outboards topping speed 52kts. 580hrs since rebuild. She’s well outfitted for open water fishing with 17 rod holders, 2 down riggers. $26,500 Boatshed Annapolis (703)855-4408, Boats@boatshedannapolis.com, view 50+ photos: Boatshedannapolis.com

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28’ Cape Dory Flybridge Fast Trawler ’89 30 foot l.o.a. Yard maintained & lightly used by a retired couple. Drystored in winters.

Many upgrades including autopilot, bowthruster and five y.o. engine installation. Illness forces sale.

Asking price reduced to $45,000, but all offers will be considered. Jerry (410) 440-9882.

28’ Albemarle 280 ’05 Wow! Exceptionally clean. Spacious with V-berth forward, compact galley and stand up head with shower. Raymarine E80 GPS Plotter with Radar, Furuno GPS system, Raymarine Tri-Data and VHF Radio.

Cockpit amenities include padded bolsters, raw and fresh water washdown, transom fish box, cockpit sole fishbox, tackle cabinets, livewell with bait prep, Lee outriggers, plenty of rod holders and cabin rod storage. A dry ride is assured with 24 deadrise aft.

Merc 350 Mag T-300hp will cruise at 28-29 knots. $84,000 Contact Paul Lash at 410.867.9550. Stock #BB433\

29’ Dyer 29 ‘91 Hard top model w/new dsl engine & full canvas cockpit cover. Professionally maintained & continuously upgraded. Reduced to $89,500. Call Denise at Annapolis Yacht Sales 410-267-8181 or denise@annapolisyachtsales.com.

29’ Hydra Sport Vector ’06 Twin Yamaha F250s, electronics, Gen, A/C & More!, $100,000, 410-4764414, www.compositeyacht.biz 29’ Mathews Brothers Patriot ’02 JWB Fiberglass hull. Yanmar 315hp dsl engine. Kept in top cond. at Mathews Bros Indoor Boat Storage facility. $150,000 Purchase today! Call Mathews Brothers at (410) 479-9720.

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McBee Custom King Cat 290 ’99/’10 Mercruiser 350 MPI Bluewater Horizon engines have 51 hrs, starboard has 2 yr warranty. 10 hrs on new velvet drive transmissions. Super Clean. Asking $49,950 bring all offers. See up to 80 photos on Boatshedannapolis. com, (301) 643-5775

29’ Sea Ray 290 SUNDANCER ‘07 ergonomic dash (smart Craft Diagnostics), walk through windshield, cockpit wetbar and integral swim platform w/ hide away ladder. Only 101 hours, engine warranty until November 2013. Well maintained, perfectly appointed. Twin Mercruiser 5.0 MPIs with Bravo III drives, Full Camper Package, Northstar Electronics, Windlass, Remote Spotlight and much more. $91,900. Call Kellie Moody at 410.604.4300. Stock #BB459 30’ Bertram Moppie ’94 Twin 310hp Mercruiser engines with aprox 780 hrs. This is an exceptionally clean & well maintained vessel!!!!

Well equipped & sharp looking too!

She has been greatly reduced from her original asking price and is now asking $60,000 and looking for offers. OBYS (410) 226-0100.

30’ Fortier Soft-top ’89 She is a lovely, traditional, family cruiser.

They are still built today in MA. of the finest quality & materials. She is powered by twin 200-hp Volvo dsls & will cruise at 18 knots.

Accommodations for up to 4 people. She has an enclosed head w/shower, full galley, radar arch, bimini w/full enclosure as well as a cockpit bimini, Norcold refrigerator, Glendinning synchroniser, windlass, furuno 1830 radar, AP, GPS and so much more! Just reduced to $85,000 and looking for offers. OBYS (410) 226-0100.

30’ Mainship Pilot ’98 $59,900 – Priced to sell! Yanmar 230hp dsl, bow thruster, reverse cycle heat/ Air, plotter, full cockpit canvas, excellent cond.! Call Tony Tumas: day or evening (443) 553-5046. email: tony@greatblueyachts. com, Visit our web: www. greatblueyachts.com 30’ Sea Sailer Motorsailor ’65 Teak planked classic with Yanmar 37, pilothouse or cockpit steering, $260K refit in 1999, in great cond. $39,500 Urbanna, VA Call Jonathan (804) 776-7575.

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30’ Wellcraft Martinique ’01 Clean, low hr boat. Wide 10’6” beam makes for spacious interior & cockpit. T-Merc w/new Bravo III outdrives in ’09. New A/C in ’08. In water & ready to go. $53,500 Sassafras Harbor Marina Yacht Sales (888) 221-5022 32’ Mabry ‘03 Yanmar 315HP, Electronics, Full Equipment, Beautifully Finished, $110,000. (410)476-4414 www.compositeyacht.biz

31 Sea Ray Sundancer '00 Only 250 hours on this boat with new canvas, fully loaded, with gen set. New listing in Edgewood, MD Ask 74,900. At our office on Kent Island.

Contact BOEMARINE, 866-735-5926, boats@boemarine.com, www.boemarine.com 31’ Sea Ray Sundancer ’01 Upscale Cruiser.

High-grade hardware, appliances & furnishings.

Forward berth, dinette, full galley, & roomy midcabin. Large cockpit, u-shaped aft seat w/wet-bar. Electronic engine hatch. T-Merc. w/ZF transmissions, Westerbeke Gen. Very well maintained w/low hrs. $71,900 Sassafras Harbor Marina Yacht Sales (888) 221-5022.

32’ Ches. Deadrise ’00 PRICE REDUCED TO $42,500!!! No engine or gear, Ready to drop in gas or dsl, Finished to fish, Full electronics, Fresh Awlgrip, (410) 476-4414, www.compositeyacht. biz 32’ Island Gypsy “Gourmet Cruiser” ’03 32 feet of pure enjoyment. Newer electronics, very low hrs. No use in 2 years.

Bring reasonable offer soon! Call Dan at Annapolis Yacht Sales 410267-8181.

32’ Kinnamon 32 Custom Bay Built ‘00 True work horse with aft steering stations for single handedly, comfortable interior and seating has enough room for a large fishing party. Hull, cabins and floors are in great condition. $56,000 Boatshed Annapolis (703)855-4408, Boats@boatshedannapolis.com, view 50+ photos: Boatshedannapolis.com

32’ PDQ Catamaran ’01 Economical & roomy cruiser. Two cabin layout, reliable twin Yanmar power, generator and A/C. Asking $149,000. Contact John Dennison (410) 280-0006, john@seleneannapolis.com

32 Sea Ray Sundancer 320 ‘04 T/ Merc V-drives, clean w/ navy hull and gen. Only 230 Hours.In RockHall MD. Just reduced to $105,900.

Contact BOEMARINE, 866-7355926, boats@boemarine.com, www.boemarine.com 32’ Senator Trawler ’87 $39,900 Aft cabin, sun deck, upper& lower helm station, Air/Heat, Perkins dsl.

Call Tony Tumas: day or evening (443) 553-5046. email: tony@ greatblueyachts.com, Visit our web: www.greatblueyachts.com

32’ Sea Ray 320 SUNDANCER ’07 Very clean! Shows pride of ownership and will make a great boat for your family and friends to enjoy! Powered

by Mercruiser 350 MAG Horizons T-300hp, she has more than enough power to take you and your friends and family out for a day trip or for a long weekend cruise. $152,500 Call Kim Ewing at 410.604.4300 for more information. Stock #BB487.

32’ Kinnamon Bay Boat ’97 John Deere dsl, custom hardtop, Rocker launcher & More, $42,500, 410476-4414, www.compositeyacht. biz

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36’ Monk 36 Trawler ’05 Modern version of classic Monk 36 built in Nova Scotia… single engine 2 cabin trawler has everything needed for extended cruising. $249,000 Call Tim 410-267-8181 or tim@ annapolisyachtsales.com 33 Sea Ray Sundancer 330 ‘93.

Clean cruiser with tons of upgrades, generator, A/C, NEW CANVAS, great boat for the money.

Lying in Solomons Island, MD Ask $42,000. Contact BOEMARINE, 866735-5926, boats@boemarine.com, www.boemarine.com 34’ Cruisers 3375 ’98 Twin Mercruiser 7.4L 310hp gas engines, 1 head, 2 strm vessel. Lovingly cared for & shows well. All the electronics, ac, generator! Asking $55,000. Call Tim 410-267-8181. or tim@annapolisyachtsales.com

34’ Linstrom Trawler ’84 made in Finland. Fiberglass hull, mahogany interior, house and toerail. 4-cyl.

Perkins dsl, 85 hp. Economical.

Good weekender/liveaboard/cruiser. $46,000 obo (757) 718-2415. bclare@cox.net

34’ Sea Ray 340 SUNDANCER ’06 Simply irresistible. Powered by your choice of stern drive or inboard propulsion. Dual bucket helm seats, extra-large control station, cockpit wet bar, awesome sound system, wide open cabin, and much more.

Mercruiser TVD 8.1 S Horizons, Kohler 5.0kw Generator with only 7 hours. $141,500 Call Mike Skreptack at 410.867.9550. Stock #BB493

35’ Pro-Line 3250 Express ‘97 A wonderful family weekend cruiser, perfectly equipped for fishing trips.

A beautiful boat that has been extremely well maintained. Twin MerCruisers have 600HP giving her a top speed over 40kts. $53,950 Boatshed Annapolis (703) 855-4408, Boats@boatshedannapolis.com, view 50+ photos: Boatshedannapolis.com

35' Sonic SS '99 Repowered with 500hp Mercruisers and owner has kept her in "like new" condition. Shows like a new boat, with trailer and new canvas, Lying on South River, MD. Ask $65,000. Contact BOEMARINE, 866-735-5926, boats@boemarine.com, www.boemarine.com 36’ Albin Trawler ’79 Single Volvo 129-hp, generator, new bimini, interior & exterior helm stations & instrumentation, two en-suite strms, side galley. Reduced to $45,000 Deltaville, VA Call Jonathan (804) 776-7575 Photos at www.annapolisyachtsales.com 36’ Albin Trawler ’81 Single Ford Lehman 120HP dsl, 2 head, 2 large strm vessel. She is lovingly cared for & shows well, in Annapolis!

Asking $59,850. Call Tim 410267-8181or tim@ annapolisyachtsales.com

36’ Carman ‘10: 500HP Cat C9, BRAND NEW!!! Built on spec, Ready to Go Now! Or Equip as you wish, New Price $179,900. www.compositeyacht.biz 410-4764414

37’ Lord Nelson Victory Tug ’86 Traditional full displacement pilothouse long range trawler, Cummins 150, Northern Lights generator, well equipped, outstanding cond. $175,000 Mathews, VA. Call Jonathan (804) 776-7575 Photos at www. annapolisyachtsales.com 37’ Nordic Tug ’99 Blue hulled semi-displacement trawler. Single Cummins 330-hp, Northern Lights generator, Heat/Air, Dinghy and Davit system. Excellent cond.. $279,000 Call Jonathan (804)436-4484 Photos at www. annapolisyachtsales.com 37’ Silverton Convertible ’89 Very clean, shed kept. A/C, GPS and radar. Low hrs on 454 Crusaders. $59,900 Sassafras Harbor Marina Yacht Sales (888) 221-5022

38’ Carver 3807 Aft Cabin ’89 Excellent condition. Spacious interior w/galley down. Two staterooms, each with head & stall shower. Convertible dinette. Three zone A/C. Flybridge helm offers seating forward.

Aft deck hardtop with enclosure. T-Merc.

Glendinning Cable Master, Generator. $69,900 Sassafras Harbor Marina Yacht Sales (888)221-5022

38’ Carver ACMY ‘88 Looking for offers. Large 14' beam. Two staterooms with double berths. Two heads with stall showers. Galley and full size dinette down from salon. Well arranged fly-bridge, aft deck w/wet bar.

Low hours on T-454 Mercruisers, 6.5 Onan generator. $69,900 Sassafras Harbor Marina Yacht Sales (888) 221-5022

38’ Chris Craft 381 Catalina ‘88 14' beam offers an enormous interior. Two strms w/stall showers plus tub in master. Walk-around decks. Helm area is level w/aft deck seating. Upgrades include upholstery, interior & aft deck, carpet, canvas, refrigerator, vacu-flush heads, & teak & holly floors throughout.

Well maintained T-454 Crusaders.

Onan 6.5 generator. $58,900 Sassafras Harbor Marina Yacht Sales (888) 221-5022.

38’ Evans Dead Rise ’07 $175,000 USCG certified passenger/charter boat Cummins 8.3l Turbo dsl, bow thruster, Certified for 18 passenger, Pilot house w/convertible dinette & forward cabin. Excellent business opportunity! Call Tony Tumas: day or evening (443) 553-5046. email: tony@greatblueyachts.com, Visit our web: www.greatblueyachts. com, 38’ Sabre Express ’06 Very popular 38 Hardtop Express. She offers Twin Stidd helm seats, helm deck AC, a separate shower stall, 2 flush mounted bulkhead flatscreen TVs. Great electronic package.

Settee on the bridge deck w/wet bar & ice maker. 9KW generator, bow thruster, Corian counters, Awlgripped hull in 2008 and much more! Owner is moving up & has priced her to move. Asking $385,000 and looking for offers.

OBYS (410) 226-0100.

38’ True North 38 ’02 True adventure boat w/huge opening reverse transom. Galley up, plenty of power, lots of extras. $249,000 Call Tim Wilbricht at Annapolis Yacht Sales 410-267-8181 or tim@ annapolisyachtsales.com 40’ Bayliner Cockpit MY ’00 Three staterooms w/full berths. 2 heads W/showers. Full service galley, large dinette w/salon on same level. Lower helm, large aft deck. T-270 Cummins dsls, 8kw Westerbeke gen. Great family yacht. $192,000 Sassafras Harbor Marina Yacht Sales (888) 221-5022 40’ Robbins by Mathews ’02 Ready to name, Ready to fish!

Custom tackle, baitwell, 35 rod holders,500-hp Yanmar dsl & many options complement this ultimate cruising boat! JUST REDUCED to $312,500. Call MathewsBros at 410-479-9720.

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40’ Robbins by MathewsBros ’07 Madeline, Fiberglass hull. 540 Cummins dsl eng. Delivered in May of ’08, this highly customized boat is practically new! Available for immediate purchase.

Asking $485,000 call MathewsBros at (410) 479-9720.

42’ Beneteau Swift 42 ’07 The cleanest, best maintained & equipped Swift 42 available anywhere. Asking only $389,900!

Bring any reasonable offer after viewing her. Call Dan 410-2678181 or dan@annapolisyachtsales. com

45’ Excalibar ‘99 Fast and luxurious in equal measure. Excellent survey in 2009. The interior is very stylish with a great seating arrangement and overall configuration giving plenty of room to entertain. $110,000 Boatshed Annapolis (703)855-4408, Boats@boatshedannapolis.com, view 50+ photos: Boatshedannapolis.com

46' Carman '01 TWIN John Deere 375HP, USCG Cert. 36 Passenger + 2 Crew, Fully Equipped Inside & Out, No Expense Spared, Make Offer – Must Go (410) 476-4414 www.compositeyacht.biz

46’ Wellcraft San Remo ‘89 The engines have a low 986 hours. She comes crowded with extras and provides palatial accommodation.

This vessel is great for a family and/or the entertainment of guests. $125,000 Boatshed Annapolis (703)855-4408, Boats@boatshedannapolis.com, view 50+ photos: Boatshedannapolis.com

42’ Jones ’00 800-hp Cat, Fully Loaded – Too Much To List!!, USCG Certified for 36 passengers and 2 crew, “Agitator” $225,000, www. compositeyacht.biz, (410) 4764414.

42’ Jones ‘00 575 HP Diesel, Genset, A/C & Heat, Full Electronics, 6 Pack, Ready to Fish or Cruise, “Double A” New Price $225,000 www.compositeyacht.biz.

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

43’ Wellcraft ’87 Portofino Express, twin 454 Chevys w/360 hrs, new radar w/GPS & depth, new canvas, 7.5-Kw genset, many other upgrades, call for more details, Sea Scouts, Price slashed to $39,000, James Klimek, (240) 271-4631, jk3043@aol.com.

45’ Cruisers 4450 ‘00 She’s well maintained luxury family cruiser, with particular attention to detail paid by the owner since 2002.

This boat is fully loaded with every imaginable extra, bought to the highest specification and quality. $259,000 Boatshed Annapolis (703) 855-4408, Boats@boatshedannapolis.com, view 50+ photos: Boatshedannapolis.com

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45’ SeaRay Express ‘00 Recent and full service on twin Cat engines (610 hours) there are many new fixtures to this stunning boat. Some of these include new Satellite weather, radar, sonar and fish finder, new fridge, new filters and more. $200,000 Boatshed Annapolis (703)855-4408, Boats@boatshedannapolis.com, view 50+ photos: Boatshedannapolis.com

45 Sea Ray Sundancer 450 ‘96 powered by T/CAT3126s.

Full electronics package w/ KVH sat tv, underwater lights, and new carpets, CLEAN,CLEAN,CLEAN. In Pasadena, MD Price reduced to $133,900.

Contact BOEMARINE, 866-7355926, boats@boemarine.com, www.boemarine.com

46’ Markley ’05 Built to fish and charter ready, Full electronics, John Deere diesel, Fishing gear goes with sale, Make Offer – Must Go, 410-476-4414, www.compositeyacht.biz 46’ Pacemaker Flush Deck MY ’78 $84,900 Twin Detroits, Gen, 3 zone air/heat, new canvas for upper & lower helms. Perfect liveaboard! Call Tony Tumas: day or evening (443) 553-5046. email: tony@greatblueyachts.com, Visit our web: www.greatblueyachts. com,

46’ SeaRay Express ‘87 This sought after vessel has been updated from the electronics to the Awlgrip.

The huge TNT swim platform is just one accessory on this boat that shouts relaxation $119,000 Boatshed Annapolis (703) 855-4408, Boats@boatshedannapolis.com, view 50+ photos: Boatshedannapolis.com 46’ Sea Ray Sundancer ’01 Twin Cummins, full electronics, well equipped & comfortable, Too much to list, $225,000, 410-476-4414, www.compositeyacht.biz

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48’ Selene ’04 Price reduced. A turnkey vessel. Lovingly maintained.

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Selene Annapolis (410) 280-0006, john@seleneannapolis.com 50’ Ocean Alexander MK 1 ’79 Classic Monk design, Portuguese bridge/flybridge combo, twin Caterpillar 3208s, tri-cabin, new plumbing/electrical, new decks. $185,000 Deltaville, VA Call Jonathan (804) 776-7575 Photos at www.annapolisyachtsales.com

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50’ Ocean SS ‘82 Wide 16' Beam.

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53' Navigator Pilothouse '99 Upgraded 430 HP Volvos, 10’ Avon RIB with 15 HP Mercury. This is the most well maintained and the cleanest on the market! Lying in Severna Park, MD. REDUCED FOR THE BOATSHOWS TO $359,000. Contact BOEMARINE, 866-735-5926, boats@boemarine.com, www.boemarine.com

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53’ Selene ’03 Price Reduced! Twin engine, 3 strm, 2 head layout. In excellent cond. and ready to cruise. Contact John Dennison (410) 280-0006, john@seleneannapolis.com

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53’ Selene ’09 Extensively equipped w/ twin Cummins dsls with props protected with skegs. Beautiful cherry interior & with a long list of options.

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55’ Sea Ray Sedan ‘05 With only 288 hrs $589,900. The 550 Sedan is a 3 strm, 2 head, and only 285 hrs - and fully loaded : Bridge AC, Hydraulic davit, bow thruster, stern thruster, Raymarine C80 color GPS plotter, Sea Ray Navigator GPS plotter, AP, flat screens - . Including spare propellers. Call Kellie Moody for more details 443-867-0065 OR 410-604-4300

62' Titan Custom Sport Fisherman asking $1,450,000 You and your crew will be the first ones out to sea when cruising with twin C 32 1650hp Caterpillar engines.

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

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Chesapeake Classic The Symmetry of Steam Photo by Thomas C. Scilipoti

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homas C. Scilipoti took this photo when he was 25 years old, back in 1955. The tugs are lined up near Boston Street where coal barges used to unload from the water in the Canton section of Baltimore.

Powered by steam, the vessels include the Esther Phillips (circa 1908), International, Maryland, and Patapsco, as well as two unidentifiable ones at the far end.

Scilipoti says, “It was a lovely afternoon in Baltimore; the light was perfect. It’s one of my favorite photos.”

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This image is one of many in Scilipoti’s book, Baltimore Picture Perfect, which is available on DVD at olapro.biz/baltimorepictureperfect.

It’s not often that the Chesapeake Classic features the work of one photographer two months in a row. By happenstance, Scilipoti sent PropTalk this shot right before our deadline, and we couldn’t resist running it.

Thanks, again, Thomas!

If you know more about the history of these tugs or other historical boats, drop us a line at gary@proptalk.com.

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