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New Near, New Boat: Finance and Insure Your New Boat If you successfully navigated the first installment of our New Year, New Boat series in the January issue of PropTalk, you’ve likely surfed the Internet, talked with brokers, and perhaps even found your dream boat.

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PropTalk’s Top Picks for 2013 Winter Boat and Fishing Shows

As winter doldrums set in, anglers and boating enthusiasts get the pesky, burning itch of cabin fever. If you’re aching to get out of the house, check in here to find out when and where you can escape by visiting some of the best boating and fishing shows around Chesapeake Country… and beyond. ##Photo by Gary Reich

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Cuddy Cabins and Express Cruisers

While they don’t always get thumbs up for their design queues among powerboaters, cuddy cabin and express cruiser boats are dearly loved and well-used by their owners for exploring the Bay and beyond. Have a look to see how these enthusiastic owners use their vessels and why you might want to consider one for your boating adventures. by Beth Crabtree

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Celebrating Oysters: The Bay’s Best Bivalve

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On the Cover Patrick Hopkins with Annapolis Yacht Sales Power puts the beans to a Beneteau Barracuda 9 during a cold December day on the Severn River off Annapolis. See our Boat Notes column on page 18 to get the scoop. Photo by Gary Reich

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Saltwater Fly Fishing 101: Part 3

If you’ve been following PropTalk’s Saltwater Fly Fishing 101 series over the last couple of months, hopefully you’ve secured a rod, reel, and fly line, and have been practicing your casting. Now for the fun part—preparing to catch saltwater species on the fly. by Gary Reich

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IN THIS ISSUE Departments 9 Prop Thoughts: Pride of Ownership 10 Out of My Mind: Bottom Envy 12 Dock Talk 18 Boat Notes: Beneteau’s Barracuda 9 19 B.O.A.T.: A Not So Festive Festoon by Mike Edick 20 Bay Brands: I Spy Tom Clancy 21 “A” Dock: In Sync by Allen J. Paltell 22 Chesapeake Boating Calendar 41 44 45 46

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Pride of Ownership

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nyone who has had the pleasure burden of working with me over the last several months will tell you they’ve heard just about enough belly-aching about mulch deliveries and leaf raking. Pride of ownership is what people tell me it’s called. I call it a wrench in my fishing time. In any event, after the last of the leaves fell and I put the perennials to bed last week, I found myself on the couch for almost the entire weekend viewing long-unwatched shows that had piled up on my DVR. And then the whiskey started to flow. So with the long-dreaded realization that winter was setting in, I thought back to when I was a young brat, trying to remember the things my dad did with me to keep us both from going stir crazy during the winter months. Allow me to share three sanity-inducing activities you can enjoy around the Bay this winter at home or by land yacht: Perhaps one of my favored ways to pass a day (then and now) is to visit one of the numerous wildlife refuges or parks that dot the Bay. Some preferred wild places include Blackwater Wildlife Refuge in Cambridge, MD; Eastern Neck Wildlife Refuge in Rock Hall, MD; Assateague Island National Seashore on Assateague Island, VA; and Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge at Cape Charles, VA. Each of these places are a reasonable drive for most Bay residents, and since they all lie smack dab in the middle of the Atlantic Flyway, winter is one of the best times to catch winged migrants you may not see at other times of the year. Pack your Sibley’s guide, binoculars, and a cooler with a picnic Follow us!

lunch of cold leftover fried chicken, a six of soda, and a roll of paper towels, and have at it.

While some folks consider museums stuffy, uptight places where artnicks gather to offer their opinions on the true meaning of life, there are many great museums where one can spend

stew, cream of crab soup, fried oysters, or Maryland crab soup—from a local purveyor who knew how to do it right.

You can still find these dishes prepared just so, but you may have to ask a local.

It’s worth the hunt, though.

Our little family skiff didn’t go totally neglected through the winter, and my father and I usually spent at least a few weekends tinkering with Kay Lynn to get her just right for crabbing and fishing. If the weather was right, we’d take her old Evinrude engine into the barn, and dad would teach me about lower units, sheer pins, spark plugs, and carburetors, which dad said was a French term for “don’t touch.” If the weather proved untenable, we’d pull our trotline roller (made from pine two-byfours and my mother’s wooden rolling pin) into the basement for a tuneup, or pull apart our fishing reels, organize tackle boxes, or discuss tactics for the next season. Dad always enjoyed working on the boat in the winter ##Photo by Gary Reich when there wasn’t an impending vacation or fishing trip looming. I most vivmany a wintry day celebrating the peoidly remember him cussing at our old, ple, history, and wildlife that season the beat-up boat trailer, though. Spend Bay to its mellow splendor. Among the some time with your girl this winter, favorites that my dad and I visited that and she’ll thank you come spring. are still around are the Calvert Marine Sure, you can lie around the house Museum in Solomons, the Chesapeake and drink beer while a vat of chili stews Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels; away in your Crock-Pot, but you’d be the Decoy Museum in Havre de Grace, missing out.

MD; the Historic Ship Museum in Baltimore, and the Hampton HisAll the best, tory Museum in Hampton, VA. Dad and I always paired these trips with a sampling of Bay treats such as oyster PropTalk February 2013 9

Out of My Mind

by Ruth Christie

Bottom Envy

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t’s funny how great a clean boat bottom can make you feel, especially when it is the result of your own hard work. I have visions of people walking around the marina near Edgewater, MD, where we keep our boat for the winter months doing the same things we do many off-season weekends: driving and walking around boatyards, grabbing a bite to eat, and just plain looking at other peoples’ boats, studying their shapes, sizes, amenities, and yes, well, their bottoms.

“Ohhh, look at all those barnacles on their metalwork.” “Check out those nicks and dings on that prop and keel; I wonder what they hit underway.” “Wow! Did you see those blisters on that hull?” Flaking, missing bottom paint; gaps and gouges in gelcoat; and other irregularities on the undersides of countless boats all sit in the cold winter sun, giving sad testament to an owner’s intentional or unintentional neglect, forgetfulness, or tendency to run his boat hard and put her away wet. But, the good news is that is why the Bay has many full-service boatyards: to take care of all that come springtime, right?

But, for those of us who do much of the bottom work every year ourselves, one of the paybacks for all the sweat equity and “limbo-dancing” under a hull in the spring is the surprised satisfaction of finding a nice, clean bottom once the boat has been pressure sprayed and lifted onto the hard for off-season storage.

Last year, like every year, we bought and used the good stuff. We decided to do a spot treatment of our boat’s bottom because it looked as if it had another season in it and because we knew we had done a thorough paint job the year or two before.

So, in the early spring, we loaded the kids into the minivan with blankets and pillows, snacks, electronic games, books, and other distractions; packed bloody marys and cold beer (purely for hydration purposes, of course); rolled and “slapped” a gallon of red

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##What’s on your bottom?

Interlux Micron Extra on the bottom; and sprayed Pettit Zinc Coat on the metals.

Come splash time, we hoped for the best.

Turns out, the best happened.

All season long, the paint sloughed off just as it was supposed to, and our bottom now looks sweet! As February turns to March and beyond, I like to think that people meandering around our boatyard

will stop and marvel at our handiwork.

“Look, no blisters or flakes.” “See the nice even coating?” “Hmmm. What type of paint do you think they used, and who did the work?”

We’re planning on looking forward to doing a repeat of last year, even if it means groveling in the gravel under our boat. It’s time well spent for us bottom dwellers.

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Hi Gary, ’m sure you’ve already heard this, but I have a minor correction. The boat on the cover of the January 2013 issue of PropTalk is a San Juan 38, not a Shelter Island 38. Both are wonderful boats. The San Juans are the best of their kind and are made in their namesake islands.

The one pictured on the cover belongs to Jack Biddle, a prominent member of the Annapolis Yacht Club.

As always, thanks for all the great work you guys are doing. Have a great holiday season and go kill some fish!

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All the best, Gary P.S. I answer reader e-mails just about 24-7. Anytime readers have something to get off their chest, want to share all of their secret fishing spots with me, or just want to shoot the breeze, e-mail me at gary@proptalk.com.

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Menhaden Score Win with 20-Percent Harvest Reduction

by Gary Reich

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ou’ve likely heard menhaden called by many different names: bunker, alewife, pogy, or “the most important fish in the sea.” And despite that last “important” moniker, the commercial menhaden harvest has never been specifically managed. That was until the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) voted in Baltimore December 14 to reduce the commercial harvest by 20 percent.

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enhaden—flat, silvery fish with little or no value as a food item for humans—have long been an important forage fish in the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem, serving as nourishment for critical apex predators such as striped bass, bluefish, osprey, bald eagles, and many other species.

American Indians used the small, filterfeeding fish as fertilizer for crops, calling them “munnawhatteaug.” These fish are widespread along the Atlantic Coast, spawning near the Continental Shelf. The young then make their way into nurseries such as the Chesapeake Bay to grow to adulthood before returning to the sea themselves to repeat the cycle. All along the way, they are eaten by predatory sealife.

Today, menhaden are harvested by humans primarily for two uses: bait and reduction. The commercial bait industry harvests menhaden to be used in lobster

traps and crab pots and for fishing bait.

The reduction industry harvests the fish for further breakdown into products such as fish meal, oil for cosmetics, and Omega-3 dietary supplements. This specific reduction industry has come under the most fire from environmentalists and conservationists because approximately 80 percent of the total commercial menhaden catch is taken from the Lower Chesapeake Bay by Omega Protein’s Reedville, VA, operation.

The road toward conserving this vital fish has been a long one. During 2010, ASMFC held 13 public hearings and solicited comments, receiving more than 92,000 of them on the subject—the majority of which called for conserving the fish.

Proponents for management/reduction of the fishery cited studies pointing to rapidly declining numbers of menhaden over the last 50 years. But many opponents of the

##CCAMD executive director Tony Friedrich (L) and well-known Bay photograher Jay Fleming show off the T-shirt Fleming helped design for ASMFC’s final menhaden fishery reduction vote in Baltimore December 14. Photo courtesy of CCA MD

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conservation measures said that the science wasn’t conclusive, and that Omega Protein’s menhaden operation provides more than 300 important jobs and injects $40 million into the Virginia economy, with even further-reaching impacts on surrounding states.

In November 2011, ASMFC voted in Boston, MA, to reduce the total menhaden catch by 37 percent. During the following year, more data and studies were provided as additional hearings got underway. Many of the arguments for and against remained the same, however. “Vote not to reduce the catch by a reasonable number, and the effect on striped bass and other species could be devastating,” said proponents. “Reduce the fishery, and the effect on local jobs could be devastating,” opponents quipped.

On December 14, recreational fishermen, commercial fishermen, Omega Protein representatives, and environmentalists packed a hotel ballroom to make their pleas before the final vote. In the end, ASMFC voted for a 20-percent reduction.

This number was well below the original 37-percent reduction amount, and below the 25 percent many were asking for, but was still hailed as a victory and crucial to the survival of this species. Tony Friedrich, executive direction of Coastal Conservation Association Maryland (CCA MD) says, “It was a lot of work to get where we are today, and I’m proud of what CCA MD and our members accomplished.”

The 20-percent reduction affects both the bait and reduction industries, but will likely be felt most heavily by the reduction industry in Virginia, where the catch limitations mean about 33,000 metric tons per year to Omega Protein. The allocation numbers and catch limits will be revisited in three years. proptalk.com

A New Virginia Building for CBF

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by Beth Crabtree

he Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) has crossed a major hurdle in its endeavor to construct a new education center in Virginia. Recently, the Virginia Beach (VA) City Council voted to approve a Conditional Use Permit, which will allow CBF to proceed with its proposed facility on Pleasure House Point, near Lynnhaven Inlet.

“Our goal is to create a living building with no impact on the land, air, or water, that will be a model for development and a teaching tool itself,” says Christy Everett, director of CBF’s Hampton Roads office.

“The premise of the building is to create a community partnership.

CBF will share the space with a local watershed group, Lynnhaven NOW, along with park staff from the adjoining natural area. We’ll also have meeting space for workshops and training, and we’ll invite other groups to use that space as well.

Finally, the site will be our headquarters for field education.”

The structure will be named the Brock Environmental Center, in honor of Macon and Joan Brock of Virginia Beach, who donated $3.5 million toward the project. Everett says, “We are delighted with the Brocks’ leadership gift. In addition, we have received support from up and down the Chesapeake Bay watershed.” CBF has reached 70 percent of its $20 million total fundraising goal.

CBF leaders plan to break ground in August of 2013 and hope to open the building in late summer or early fall 2014. For more information, contact CBF’s Hampton Roads office at (757) 622-1964.

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Zebras in Bay Country?

by Beth Crabtree

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hey say timing is everything. As I was helping my daughter study for an environmental science mid-term exam, we came across an example of the damage that can be done by invasive species.

The culprit in the textbook example was zebra mussels in the Great Lakes. Coincidentally, just a few hours earlier, PropTalk’s editor had asked me to write this Dock Talk item about the presence of zebra mussels in Maryland.

The most recent local sighting was in December, when biologists collected 20 live zebra mussels attached to the concrete

anchor blocks for three channel marker buoys off Havre de Grace. Captain Shawn Orr and the crew of Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) A.V. Sandusky discovered the mussels when they pulled the buoys from the water for cleaning and winter storage. They also have been seen in the Sassafras River. These tiny, striped bivalve mollusks were first found in Maryland waters in 2008. Since then, there have been sporadic sightings, and DNR is concerned that they may spread to other bodies of water. Since they can attach to any hard surface, includ-

ing boat bottoms, bait buckets, motors, and other marine gear, the mussels could easily travel with boaters from one recreation area to another, although mussels prefer fresh, not salty, waters.

“We’re asking our boaters and anglers to be vigilant and help prevent their spread to other waters,” says Ron Klauda, DNR biologist who helped collect the mussels.

As a non-native species, zebra mussels will disrupt the eco-system of the Bay and potentially be costly for local industries.

Reduce Fuel Consumption & IncRease Performance Anglers and other boaters can help limit the spread of zebra mussels in the Upper Bay and Lower Susquehanna area.

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In a Stew: And the Winner Is…

hef Caleb Taylor—Executive Sous Chef of Sherwood’s Landing Restaurant at The Inn at Perry Cabin—won OysterFest’s oyster stew contest at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum (CBMM) in St. Michaels November 3. Chef Taylor says, “The winning recipe is the same Choptank Oyster Stew we offer guests at the Inn. I used Choptank Sweets, although any freshly shucked oyster would suffice. Each oyster offers a unique and different flavor; we change them depending on the season. It is important to not overcook the oysters; they should be served just when they have slightly curled. The stew should be light in consistency with the cream, yet full of mushrooms, oysters, and potatoes for comfort on cold nights. We are very proud to have won this competition among so many other talented chefs in the area.” Six restaurants in St. Michaels competed, and more than 300 blindtaste-testers voted for their favorite stew.

A hearty stew from St. Michaels Harbour Inn’s Harbour Lights took second place, and third place went to Gourmet by the Bay.

Chef Taylor adds, “Working at a small restaurant in my hometown of Morgantown, WV, I learned to harvest fresh ingredients from a small garden. While at the Greenbrier Hotel, in White Sulphur Springs, WV, I began to truly embrace cooking food that celebrated Appalachian ingredients and cooking styles. Next, the Ritz Carlton of Naples, FL, was an exciting place for a chef and fisherman like myself.

I trained under five Certified Master Chefs and expanded my repertoire with cuisine such as Caribbean, Japanese, and local favorites like Cuban and Haitian. I joined The Inn at Perry Cabin to begin cooking in a more intimate and personal setting with guests. Having local fishermen bring fish off their boats to the kitchen’s back door excites every passion I’ve ever had as a chef.”

OysterFest will return November 2, 2013. The event features live music; oysters and other food; kids’ activities; boat rides; harvesting displays; oyster, cooking, retriever demos; and of course, the oyster stew competition. Chef Taylor says, “I plan on entering next year’s competition, but maybe we’ll enter a different stew to keep it exciting.” cbmm.org/oysterfest

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Take The Plunge

plunges just for kids and families. Plungeeeling cooped up this winter?

Maybe this is your year to join Fest, the festival surrounding the icy dip, one of the many Bay area polar will feature live music, kids’ fun, and the Rams Head Ice Lodge and Beer Garden. plunges. There you’ll have the opportunity Ready to jump into the icy Atlantic? In to freeze your fanny alongside thousands of Virginia, similar festivities take place at the other warm-hearted people, all to benefit the Special Polar Plunge Olympics.

Winter Festival The February 1-2 Maryland in Virginia State Police Beach. This Polar Bear Plunge chilly event returns for also has a its 17th anCool School Plunge nual edition on Friday January 26 at Sandy and family plunges on Point State ##Colorfully clad characters during the 2012 Polar Plunge Park in Saturday.

Winter Festival in Virgina Beach, VA. Zainy costumes are a Want to Annapolis. big part of the fun at most plunges. Photo by Jeff Saxman warm up?

The event Join the 5K has grown to two full days of daring dipping, attracted race Saturday morning. Ready to chill? local celebrities, and become a tradition for Stick around for the after-plunge beach many in Chesapeake country. Frigid Friday bash. Looking for more plunges around the Bay? See our calendar at proptalk.com or on welcomes school groups and the Police page 22.

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n the spring for the past 31 years, cruis- damage control, a USCG helicopter search and rescue drill, weather, lessons learned, ing and racing sailors have flocked to and emergency medical care. On Sunday, the Safety-at-Sea Seminar at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis. But this year, you can take part in either small-group discussions about engines, boat systems, pickthings will be different. For the April 6-7 ing weather event, one of windows, the event’s hosts—the boat prep, and voyage Marine planning, or Trades Ashands-on sociation of training with Maryland safety gear, (MTAM)— including has added “Power Safety boarding a life raft in a through pool.” This Seaman##A hands-on Safety-at-Sea Seminar demo. year’s special ship” (PSS) Photo courtesy of Switlik introductory to the slate.

Susan Zellers, rates for the PSS component are $200 for both days MTAM’s executive director, says, “This course is all about safety and geared toward and $125 for April 6 only. Fees include morning coffee and lunch, and advanced cruising powerboaters. The live, on-thereservations are encouraged. water demos and helicopter rescue are Stay tuned with PropTalk, one of the unmatched in this country. In addition to sponsors of the PSS seminar, for the inside a meet-and-greet reception with seminar speakers, Saturday features topics such as scoop. mtam.org proptalk.com

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erhaps you’ve got a lousy back cast, you’re looking for a new rod, or you’d like to know how to tie your own fishing flies. Or maybe you’re new to the sport and are anxious to soak up all the information you can on how to get started. If any or all of the above apply, put your “honey-do” projects aside and mark your calendar for March 9, when the Maryland Chapter of the Coastal Conservation Association (CCA MD) will hold its ever-popular Tie Fest event, dubbed as “Lefty Kreh’s Tie Fest” for 2013.

New for this year (in addition to the name) is a new, larger venue at the Prospect Bay Country Club with expanded parking and outdoor ponds that will be used for casting demos and instruction.

Inside and out, fly-fishing and fly-tying gurus such as Blane Chocklett, Brad Buzzi, Steve Silverio, and the incomparable Lefty Kreh will provide instruction on patterns and tactics for freshwater and saltwater fish, offer casting tips and instructions, and answer questions about the sport.

The event will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Prospect Bay Country Club in Grasonville, MD (313 Prospect Bay Drive West). Admission for CCA MD members and children 16 and under is free. Non-members can pay $10 at the door, or join CCA MD for $25 and get a one-year membership with admission to the event included. Check out the March issue of PropTalk for more details.

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Boat Notes

by Gary Reich

Now Wouldn’t You, Barracuda?

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es, yes I would. Speaking of Barracuda, these lyrics and a searing guitar riff (courtesy of ‘80s hard rock sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart) are ready made to accompany Beneteau Power’s latest offering for the United States powerboat market—the Barracuda 9. An aggressive, bold design move geared toward serious inshore and offshore anglers, the lines of this 28-foot fishing machine are more reminiscent of reverse pilothouse commercial fishing vessels than the center-console, walk-around, and cuddy-themed fishing machines most often seen around Bay and coastal fishing haunts. And certainly don’t let the fact that the French manufacturer is generally better known for its sailboat offerings steer you away from this rugged, high-performance boat.

So what’s the Barracuda 9 all about? In no particular order, it seems Beneteau has put its pencils to work on three focus areas in the Barracuda’s design: speed, comfort, and seaworthiness.

The Barracuda 9 has a deep-vee with generous flare forward that carries well aft, providing ample freeboard around

its perimeter for comfort in big seas. The Barracuda 9 hull uses Beneteau’s Air Step technology for quick planing and performance (think of it as a positive air vent setup that creates a layer of air under the hull).

But probably the most unique piece of the Barracuda 9 is her fully enclosed pilothouse with optional flybridge and helm station. Inside the pilothouse (accessed by two handy sliding access doors) are two captain-style chairs that can face forward, or be swiveled 180 degrees aft to create a casual dining area using two flip-up tables and a full-width bench situated in the aft portion of the cabinhouse. Below are a V-berth and enclosed head that expand the Barracuda 9’s capabilities to short-range cruising and overnighters.

The optional flybridge, which is situated on the aft portion of the cabin top, is accessed via a sturdy stainless and teak ladder. Unlike many flybridge setups, the Barracuda 9’s flybridge actually feels as if it truly is part of the boat, not detached and bolted on like some can feel. The fore and aft decks offer plenty of room to move around, rig fish rods, and play fish,

but anglers with a bit more mid-section girth may find the side decks a bit narrow for comfortable movement, due to the Barracuda 9’s high freeboard. Not a dealbreaker by any means, but worth noting.

With a maximum 450 horsepower pushing her along via two Yamaha 225-horsepower, four-stroke outboards, the Barracuda 9 is capable of speeds topping 40 knots. More comfortable cruising speeds happen around 25 knots at 3500 rpm, where the engines use a reasonable 32 gallons of fuel per hour. The Air Step design works as advertised— very little bow rise and quick out-of-the hole launches. You’ll find a wee bit of chine walk when you push the Barracuda to her limits, but her Lenco trim tabs seem to calm this tendency when used in the right combination.

Our Boat Notes vessel was equipped with almost every option available, including refrigeration, flybridge, genset, reverse-cycle heat/air conditioning, windlass, bowthruster, and electronics, which pushes the MSRP to around $199,000.

But you can build your own to suit staring at around $140,000, and still feel the bite of the barracuda.

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Base: $140,000, As equipped: $199,000 ##The Beneteau Barracuda 9 hauls the mail on the Severn River during a cold December day. Her occupants are warm and cozy inside her heated cabinhouse. Photo by Gary Reich

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B.O.A.T.

A Not so Festive Festoon

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inter layup is the occasion when many boaters along the Chesapeake Bay feel like another season has ended. One perceived benefit (if there really is one) to this potentially depressing time is that work on the household honey-do list that went ignored during the summer can finally begin, and the nagging can end. Unfortunately for your spouse, and your home’s value, the period between December and spring launch actually is the most important time to focus on all those bothersome issues on your boat. Summer isn’t the time to be working on your boat.

By default, that means winter is.

I originally jumped into troubleshooting a pesky bow light issue on my boat in 2011 when it first occurred. Armed with a new bulb, I went forward and opened ##Photo by Mike Edick up the bow light fixture to find the bulb hadn’t gone bad, but the light’s spring bulb contacts had—they were corroded and dirty. A quick clean up and jiggling of the existing bulb solved the issue. About a month later, the same problem occurred, and I initiated the same quick repair.

About a month after that, the double-ended festoon bulb blew, so I replaced it with the new bulb from a few months earlier and considered it done.

June 30 last year was a spectacular sunny day on the Miles River, south of Eastern Bay. After a full day at anchor playing in the sun with the family, we anxiously waited to see the annual fireworks show over St. Michaels. As perfect as the day was, the fireworks show proved equally impressive.

Naturally, something had to go wrong?

As the show finished that moonlit night, I fired-up the engines, flipped on the navigation lights, then immediately noticed that we had no bow lights… again. The lights had worked fine every time I’d needed them in 2012, but now they failed with 100 other boats around me. With my spotlight and radar working fine, I gently tucked behind a

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few other boats leaving the harbor headed north. Within minutes I was on my own, headed north through Eastern Bay, and then up into Kent Narrows without a bow light and luckily without a boat anywhere near me. I successfully navigated through Kent Narrows shortly after 11 p.m. Or so I thought.

With two markers to go before heading for the open water of the Chester River and the path home, I spotted a boat behind us on my radar leaving the northern channel of Kent Narrows. The boat made a wide, sweeping arc that eventually turned back toward us off the starboard bow, so I immediately illuminated the circling boat with my spotlight, to ensure that they knew I was there. The other boat kindly returned the favor, lighting me up with a spotlight and flashing blue lights. After a brief discussion and a bunch of apologies, the very nice officer escorted me to my marina’s slip, blue lights flashing the entire time.

The officer waited as I tied up and shut down, with what looked like a ticket-book in his hand.

After I profusely thanked him for keeping me safe and helping escort me home, he turned around and instructed me to fix my lights, thankfully with no paperwork necessary.

Within a week, I replaced the old-style bow light with a modern LED unit—not for energy conservation, but because the LED fixtures are completely sealed, ruling out saltwater intrusion when plunging the bow into the Bay. Finally, I got the point, learning two very important morals of this story: first, when stopped on the water, go out of your way to thank the officer for trying to protect you, even if he’s trying to protect you from yourself, Secondly, when the hair stands up on the back of your neck because you know you should take care of something, do it; especially when it’s the off-season. The season you save may be your own.

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Bay Brands

by Ruth Christie

Tom Clancy

I Spy

A Chesapeake Author

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think about the characters I’ve created, and then I sit down and start typing and see what they will do. There’s a lot of subconscious thought that goes on. It amazes me to find out, a few chapters later, why I put someone in a certain place when I did… Sometimes, I’ve made up stuff that’s turned out to be real. It’s spooky.”

Thomas Leo Clancy was born April 12, 1947, at Franklin Square Hospital in Baltimore. He is best known for his “technothrillers,” hard-to-put-down novels of political and military intrigue and complex geopolitical themes mingled with remarkably accurate details of modern high-tech military hardware. He is a master at building realistic fictional scenarios by “turning up the volume” on current events. He also has written several highly respected non-fiction guides to military history and hardware.

Numerous video games bear his name for licensing and promotional purposes. His name is also a brand for similar movie scripts written by ghost writers and merged biographies of key leaders.

He has always had a passion for naval history. Clancy attended Loyola High School in Towson, MD, and turned 18 during the Vietnam War, but never served in the military. At the time, college students were exempt from the military draft, and Clancy studied at Loyola College in Baltimore. About his English literature major, Clancy says, “I wasn’t smart enough to do physics.”

Before making his literary debut, he ran an independent insurance agency. In 1969, he married an eye surgeon, Wanda Thomas.

They had three daughters and one son; and the couple divorced in early 1999. Later that year, Clancy married Alexandra Marie Llewellyn, a freelance journalist. He has a home on the Chesapeake Bay near Solomons. Since 1993, Clancy has been a part owner of the Baltimore Orioles baseball team.

His first novel was the surprise bestseller The Hunt for Red October (published in 1984, and made into a film in 1990).

That book introduced Clancy’s frequent protagonist, Jack Ryan, a bright, stalwart, and heroic operative for the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). Ryan has also been central to Clancy’s Patriot Games (1987; set in the Chesapeake Bay region), Clear and Present Danger (1989), The Sum of All Fears (1991), Debt of Honor (1994), Executive Orders (1996), The Bear and the Dragon (2001), and Red Rabbit (2002). Clancy has also written

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##Photo of Tom Clancy in 2010 by David Burnett

several novels featuring a different but just as smart, strong, and courageous CIA operative, John Clark. Clancy’s Clark novels include The Cardinal of the Kremlin (1988), Without Remorse (1993), and Rainbow Six (1998). That last book was written and released to coincide with the video game of the same name.

Other works include Red Storm Rising (1986), The Bear and the Dragon (2000), and The Teeth of the Tiger (2003).

Clancy’s nonfiction works include Into the Storm: A Study in Command (1997; second edition 2007), co-written with Fred Franks, Jr., and Every Man a Tiger (1999; updated edition 2005), co-written with Chuck Horner.

Ryan and Clark sometimes appear in each other’s books.

Several of Clancy’s novels have been adapted to the big screen, and Ryan and Clark have been played by A List celebrities.

Clancy also has written about Jack Ryan’s father, a war hero, and about Ryan’s son, Jack Ryan, Jr., a heroic figure in national security crises set a generation in the future. With the release of The Teeth of the Tiger in 2003, Clancy introduced Jack Ryan’s son and two nephews as main characters; these characters continue in three of his latest novels, Dead or Alive (2010), Locked On (2011), and the brand-new Threat Vector (2012).

Clancy is one of only three authors to have sold two million copies on a first printing in the 1990s (the other two being John Grisham and J.K. Rowling). Clancy’s 1989 novel Clear and Present Danger sold 1,625,544 hardcover copies, making it the number one bestselling novel of the 1980s.

Clancy is regularly welcomed aboard jets, submarines, and destroyers. Admirals and generals give him access, Pentagon officials debrief him, and many of his books are required reading at our nation’s military colleges. That’s because Clancy’s military plotting and scenarios are so plausible. Many of his books bear dedications to conservative political figures, most notably former President Ronald Reagan.

When asked the difference between fiction and reality, Clancy says simply, “Fiction has to make sense.” proptalk.com

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by Allen J. Paltell

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t is 4 p.m. on Thursday, December 13, 2012. I just finished a hearing in a criminal case, and I am tired from a long week of courtroom melodrama. Outside the courthouse, the sky is Confederate Army blue-gray. It is cold, but not that cold. It will take only 10 minutes to drive to Island Girl, my 1978 Bertram 28 Flybridge Cruiser. I can wear the clothes I wore to court. I can run the boat from the inside steering station, and the heat will keep the cabin warm. There is beer on the boat. “Go,” I say to myself sternly.

Island Girl rests quietly in Slip A4. Her flybridge cover is tight over her outside steering station. A few dry leaves gather in the cockpit corners near her aft drains.

I hop aboard in my lawyer clothes and clear the drains. Inside her cabin, the sun is warm and the smells familiar; engine oil, bleach, and bilge. The forward bilge pump clicks on. My muscles relax. I am safe inside my boat.

The port engine is a little slow to start. It has been two weeks since I used the boat.

After a few vigorous pumps on the throttle levers and a minute of waiting while the raw fuel travels from the tank to the cylinders, I feel the old Mercruiser 228 engine fire up; clicking valve tappets and piston slap protest my intrusion. She settles down within 30 seconds, and I let her warm up at about 1500 rpms. The starboard engine, the one Tommy Gunther installed a few years ago, starts right up without protest.

After letting both engines reach 140 degrees, I slip the stern lines and walk onto the foredeck to release the bow lines.

I walk the boat forward until her transom clears the pilings and return to the cabin where the heater helps the sun keep me warm. I throttle back to slow idle and gently put both engines in gear. The old BorgWarner transmissions transfer power to the shafts and propellers. I steer down the center of the channel, passing Tommy Solomon’s shop and the empty slip where Michele and Tom used to live. I miss them already.

Selby Bay is empty. The South River, looking upriver and down, is clear of vessel traffic. With the starboard side window open and the heater on “low,” the only sounds are made by Island Girl. Her engines hum smoothly at 1200 rpm, and Follow us!

her props sing quietly. Her old heater breathes steadily and warms the air inside the cabin. My boat and I decide to head upriver. We don’t need the GPS to guide us to our destination, because we don’t have one. Like “car rides” of my youth, where my father and mother drove the family around the Baltimore countryside for no particular reason, the sole purpose of today’s journey is to “ride around.”

Heading upstream toward the Route 2 Bridge, I center the wheel and attach a bungee cord to keep her on course. I walk aft, outside into the cockpit where the cold air reminds me it is almost Christmas. We are steaming along at about seven knots; there is a slight wake aft, but at this speed, the river is undisturbed by our presence. The soft growl of a single diesel engine reaches my ears from miles away.

I return to the cabin and take my seat at the wheel. Island Girl tells me

she wants to go faster, and I push the old Morse throttle levers forward. She responds with a smooth surge and climbs effortlessly up on plane. The setting sun turns the sky a deep orange with hints of purple.

Looking aft, I see steam rising from her exhausts where the warm exhaust gasses meet the cold December air at the waterline. She digs a shallow hole in the river with her deep-V hull, and her wake is fringed with white river foam. From the inside steering station I hear the muffled slap of her chines rising and falling against the river.

My hands relax on the wheel. I sit absorbing the sights, sounds, and smells of Island Girl and the sky and the river. The sun slips quietly away. The red and green lights on the aids to navigation guide me along. The muscles in my shoulders and back release their grip on my torso.

I look at my watch. It is 6 p.m. on Thursday, December 13, 2012. All is right with the world.

##Island Girl awaits her next adventure. Photo by Allen J. Paltell

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Quarterback Joe Flacco Is Born, 1985 (“Nobody in Football Should Be Called a Genius; a Genius Is a Guy Like Norman Einstein.” ~Joe Theismann); and Geese Collide with a Plane, the Engines Die, and Capt. Chesley Burnett Sullenberger Lands an Airbus on the Hudson River, Saving 156 Lives, 2009

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Free Seminar 7 p.m. Fawcett Boat Supply, Annapolis. Glenn Housley will provide tips and trade secrets on canvas work.

16-18

Boatyard Business Conference Fort Lauderdale, FL. Hosted to celebrate American Boat Builders and Repairers Association’s 70th anniversary.

16-Feb 20

Winter Luncheon Series Wednesdays. Captain Avery Museum, Shady Side, MD. $20 per lecture.

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Fishing the Chesapeake 7 p.m. VFW Post 6027, North East, MD. Meet Lenny Rudow. Hosted by Upper Bay Chapter of Coastal Conservation Association Maryland.

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East Coast Commercial Fishermen’s & Aquaculture Trade Exposition Ocean City Convention Center, MD.

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Providence Boat Show Rhode Island Convention Center, Providence, RI.

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Association of Marine Technicians National Marine Expo Ormond Beach, FL.

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The Bathyscaphe USS Trieste Breaks a Depth Record by Descending to 35,798 Feet, 1960 The descent took four hours and 48 minutes to complete.

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Free Seminar: Garmin 101 10 a.m. to noon. West Marine, Annapolis.

Saltwater Fishing Expo & Seminar Frederick County Fair Grounds, Frederick, MD. Hosted by Frederick Chapter of Maryland Saltwater Sportfishing Association.

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“Pure Sea Glass” Lecture Calvert Marine Museum,

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Presidential Inauguration Washington, DC.

The First Nuclear Submarine, the USS Nautilus, Launches in Groton, CT, 1954

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Free Seminar 7 p.m. Fawcett Boat Supply, Annapolis.

Full Moon Party Boatyard Bar & Grill, Eastport.

Pittsburgh Boat Show Monroeville Convention Center, PA.

Charleston Boat Show Charleston Area Convention Center, SC.

25-27

Fredericksburg Boat Show Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center, VA. Boats, boating products, marine accessories, and services.

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Richmond Fishing Expo Meadow Event Park, State Fairgrounds of Virginia, Doswell, VA. Boats, tackle, products, services, seminars, and more.

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2013 “Keep Winter Cold” Polar Bear Plunge 11 a.m. The Beach at National Harbor, MD. Sponsored by Chesapeake Climate Action Network.

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Free Seminar: Boating (The Next Level) 10 a.m. to noon. West Marine, Annapolis.

Hosted by Annapolis School of Seamanship (attendees need to have taken the basic course at West Marine January 12).

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Polar Bear Plunge and Plungefest Sandy Point State Park, Annapolis. Don’t miss the “pee-wee” contest, costume contests, live music, and more. Hosted by Maryland State Police to benefit Special Olympics Maryland.

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Alexander Selkirk Is Rescued After Being Shipwrecked on a Desert Island, 1709 (His Story Inspired Daniel Defoe’s Robinson Crusoe); and Power Boating for Dummies Is Published, 2009 (“He’s a Boating Enthusiast, Although That Phrase Seems Too Weak To Describe the Level of His Interest, Kind of Like Describing Someone as a ‘Heroin Fancier.’” ~Dave Barry

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Polar Plunge Winter Festival Virginia Beach, VA. Benefits Special Olympics Virginia.

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Groundhog Day Since 1886, Punxsutawney Phil has seen his shadow 101 times, has seen no shadow 16 times, and forgot to record his adventures 10 times.

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Boating Safety Class 7 to 9 p.m. Two Mondays and two Wednesdays. Walter Johnson High School, Bethesda, MD. Hosted by Potomac River Power Squadron. $26 members; $40 others.

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Start of Nine-Week Coast Guard Boating Classes 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays. Severna Park Middle School, MD. Hosted by Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 22-1. $40.

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William Cornelius Scouten and Jakob Le Maire Discover Cape Horn, 1616

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Trawler Fest and

University Ft. Lauderdale Bahia Mar Marina, Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

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Free Seminar 7 p.m. Fawcett Boat Supply, Annapolis. John Kerr from Fein Tools will demo new and cool tools.

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The First Lifeboat Is Tested on the River Tyne, 1790; and the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary Is Founded as the First of its Kind in the United States, 1975

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“Environmentally Speaking” Series 7 p.m. Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center, Grasonville, MD. Each lecture is $8 per member; $10 all others.

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Free Seminar 7 p.m. Fawcett Boat Supply, Annapolis. John Page Williams, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s senior naturalist, will discuss the state of the Bay and which creeks and bays to explore along the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail.

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Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex, Harrisburg, PA. Fishing boats and products, hunting and camping supplies, and more.

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Lewes Polar Bear Plunge Rehoboth Beach, DE. Benefits Special Olympics Delaware.

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Super Bowl Sunday New Orleans, LA. Halftime features Beyoncé. “Football incorporates the two worst elements of American society: violence punctuated by committee meetings.” ~George Will

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The Colony of Massachusetts Issues the First Paper Money in America, 1690 “Money can’t buy you happiness, but it does bring you a more pleasant form of misery.” ~Spike Milligan

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Progressive Insurance Atlantic City International Power Boat Show Atlantic City Convention Center, NJ. Hundreds of new motor yachts, sportfishers, performance boats, inflatables, personal watercraft, and a Marine Marketplace loaded with the latest marine technology, boating products, marine accessories, engines, and nautical gifts.

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USS Essex Becomes First US Navy Vessel To Cross the Equator, 1800

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

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Thomas Truxtun Capture the French Warship, L’Insurgente, 1799; and the U.S. Commission of Fish and Fisheries Is Formed as the First Federal Agency Concerned with Natural Resources, 1871

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Mardi Gras “When life gives you lemons make lemonade. Then find someone whose life gave them vodka, mix them together and have a party!” ~Anonymous

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Free Seminar 7 p.m. Fawcett Boat Supply, Annapolis. Bob Campbell of Marine Electric Systems will demystify DC electric systems.

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Valentine’s Day “Love is the delightful interval between meeting a beautiful girl and discovering that she looks like a haddock.” ~John Barrymore

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Greater Philadelphia Outdoor Sport Show Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, Oaks, PA.

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Progressive Insurance Miami International Boat Show Miami, FL.

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Northeast Fishing and Hunting Show Connecticut Convention Center, Hartford.

Gear, seminars, demos, and more.

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

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Progressive Insurance Richmond Boat Show Richmond Raceway Complex, VA.

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Citizen Diplomacy Day “Diplomacy is the art of saying ’Nice doggie’ until you can find a rock.” ~Will Rogers

February 28–March 3, 2013 Baltimore Convention Center

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Pasadena Sportfishing Flea Market and Show Earleigh Heights Fire Hall, Severna Park, MD.

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Progressive Insurance New England Boat Show Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, MA.

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President’s Day Sale Fawcett Boat Supply, Annapolis.

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Presidents Day “I have often wanted to drown my troubles, but I can’t get my wife to go swimming.” ~President Jimmy Carter

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New Jersey Boat Sale and Expo New Jersey Convention & Exposition Center, Edison, NJ. Hundreds of boats on sale, boating accessories and services, seminars, and kids’ fun.

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Free Seminar 7 p.m. Fawcett Boat Supply, Annapolis. Jeff Leitch of Bay Shore Marine will talk about marine engines.

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Barbara Ann Allen Becomes First Navy Officer Designated as a Female Aviator, 1974

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

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Saltwater Fishing Expo Annapolis Elks Lodge # 622, Edgewater, MD.

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Tim’s Rivershore Polar Plunge Festival Tim’s Rivershore Restaurant & Crabhouse, Dumfries, VA. Benefits Special Olympics Virginia.

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RADAR Is Installed for the First Time on a Passenger Ship, 1938 When the U.S. Navy coined the acronym RADAR for radio detection and ranging, it was top-secret technology.

Free Seminar 7 p.m. Fawcett Boat Supply, Annapolis.

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new year Financing and Insuring Your New Boat

by Gary Reich

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aving read the first installment of our “New Year, New Boat” series in our January issue, you’re likely high on the dream of a new or “new-to-you” boat for the 2013 season. For those in the proper financial position, this is a great time to take advantage of the many well-priced boats and favorable interest rates. To get the skinny on what’s involved, we queried some marine finance and insurance industry gurus, fielding some of the questions a prospective boat buyer might be afraid to ask.

Finding Financing

Q&A with Dave Trostle,

Vice President with Sterling Acceptance Corporation

PropTalk: How much money down usually is required?

Dave Trostle: Ten percent or less for loans under $100,000. At $100,000, standard down payments are 15 to 20 percent.

PropTalk: What type of credit score will I need to get a good rate?

Dave Trostle: Most lenders are looking for a score of 680 or higher. Additional rate discounts are available for scores of 800 and higher.

PropTalk: What’s the advantage of going with a dedicated marine lender?

Dave Trostle: They will more than likely have much better terms and rates. They will also have a much better understanding of the process, (e.g., Coast Guard Documentation, abstracts of title searches, making sure when the seller’s loan is paid off, ensuring that satisfaction of mortgage is processed properly with the Coast Guard), these are all things that a dedicated marine lender will likely be much more ##Too good to be true? If it sounds like it, it probably is. Make sure you know familiar with.

PropTalk: How should someone go about finding out what a “competitive rate” is in today’s market?

Dave Trostle: Talk to a specialty marine lending company that has access to a crosssection of both nationwide and regional marine lenders who are in competition with each other. These companies will offer the most competitive rates as a result.

PropTalk: What are the standard terms (repayment times)?

Dave Trostle: From $25,000 to $74,999, 15-year terms can be found. At $75,000 and over, 20-year terms are available.

PropTalk: Is there a minimum amount someone can borrow?

Dave Trostle: Most lenders have a minimum of $25,000.

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PropTalk: When is a marine survey required?

Dave Trostle: Typically at three model years and older. Some lenders require it regardless of the age. Most lenders are now requiring at least a basic inspection of even a new vessel.

PropTalk: How can I avoid a “baitand-switch” scam?

Dave Trostle: The lender should provide you with a commitment letter in writing once the loan is approved. If the terms are different than when you applied, then you should ask the lender to explain why. There are normally very clear reasons why the approval has changed. For example, the person’s credit score might not have been as high as he thought, or the net worth or liquidity of the applicant wasn’t as strong as the lender may require for its best rates.

PropTalk: What kind of questions should I ask the lender to qualify them?

Dave Trostle: I would ask the lender how long the company has been in business. What experience do their people have in the marine industry and in particular the marine lending industry? Are they members of the National Marine Bankers Association (NMBA)? Do they belong to the American Vessel Documentation Association (AVDA)?

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new year Ensuring You Have Insurance

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our new boat will surely provide many happy hours on the water.

However, unforeseen and unfortunate circumstances may befall you and your boat someday. Therefore, it’s a good idea to consider purchasing boat insurance, which can protect you financially in the event that you and your boat suffer misfortune. Essentially, we are talking about an asset protection policy. Sad scenarios of this type might be a collision, storm damage, theft, a docking mishap, or an impact with a submerged object. For the new boat owner, PropTalk offers boating insurance basics. Use them as a starting point, remembering that every boat and her owner are unique.

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PropTalk: Is it required by law to have insurance (liability or otherwise) for your boat?

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PropTalk: What type of liability insurance do most marinas require?

Jon Horton: The most common liability limit requirement that I see from marinas up and down the East Coast is $500,000.

Some marinas that cater to smaller vessels (under 26 feet in length) may only require $300,000. The amount is usually mandated by the marina’s insurance carrier.

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Scott Stusek: A survey generally is required on vessels older than 10 years of age. Some carriers may waive a survey if one was recently performed. The survey is an important step in protecting yourself, much like insurance itself.

PropTalk: Is there such a thing as “too much” insurance?

Scott Stusek: Yes. To over-insure the physical damage part will cost you more money and may present you with a moral hazard (i.e., if you have a total loss and you have the boat insured for $100,000 more than it is worth or the amount of a loan, it might raise an insurance investigator’s eyebrows). Always insure only to market value. With the liability side, the rule of thumb is buying as much as you can afford. The cost of a lawsuit alone can exceed the limits of your liability coverage very quickly.

PropTalk: What if I am new to boating—will I pay more?

Scott Stusek: No; you either fit a program due to the type of boat and/ or your experience, or you do not

new year qualify. Some underwriters will use a higher deductible until you have experience for a year or more and are loss free.

PropTalk: What kinds of things do people overlook as far as coverage is concerned?

Scott Stusek: People tend to overlook the exclusions, the navigational restrictions, and effect deductibles have on pricing. A policy packed with exclusions that costs less can really

raey wen cost you a lot more if you are seeking relief for a claim or if the claim will be denied. Lightning strikes are a good example. Some carriers have a special lower $500 deductible for lightning strikes for marine electronics. But if the lightning strike causes further damage outside the electronics, then the carrier will charge the much larger hull deductible. Some policies exclude all loss or damage from a lightning strike.

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PropTalk: What is replacement cost versus actual cash value? Are the policies different?

Jon Horton: There are actually three different kinds of loss valuation on insurance policies: replacement cost, agreed value, and actual cash value. Replacement cost coverage is usually only offered on new vessels or vessels up to three years of age. If you have a covered total loss on your vessel, then the insurer will replace it with the same boat in the current model year if it fits into the program, minus your deductible.

Agreed value is the benchmark policy valuation in the marine insurance industry. It states that you and the insurance company agree that your vessel is worth a certain dollar amount. In the event of a covered total loss, the insurance company will write you a check for that amount minus your deductible.

Actual cash value policies are less expensive, due to depreciation and/ or market value deductions. So in the event of a total loss, the current market value of the vessel will be paid minus

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PropTalk: How do I choose what type of deductible is on my policy?

Scott Stusek: Start with the lowest one available, which generally is one percent of the hull value. Then ask for options to lower the cost of insurance.

A three-percent deductible might be ideal if you are very experienced and have never filed a claim.

PropTalk: What if I take my boat outside of the Bay? Do I need a different policy?

Scott Stusek: Yes, if you have a Chesapeake Bay navigational restriction. Some polices do not restrict you.

Discuss your plans with your agent after reading the navigational wording on your policy documents.

PropTalk: What about electronics, fishing gear, and accessories? Do those require a separate policy?

Scott Stusek: No, they usually are included, but at small limits. Assess the value of your items and discuss it with your agent. Usually they can increase the limits.

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2013 Winter Boat and Fishing Show Guide

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n Chesapeake Country, the dark, dreary days of winter are no match for an indoor boat and/or fishing show. The fun rolls into towns up and down the East Coast bringing joy in the form of maritime toys and fine fishing fun. Here are PropTalk’s top picks to kick off the new year: East Coast Commercial Fishermen’s & Aquaculture Trade Exposition: Jan 18-20 Ocean City Convention Center, MD marylandwatermen.com Providence Boat Show: Jan 18-20 Rhode Island Convention Center, Providence, RI providenceboatshow.com Saltwater Fishing Expo & Seminar: Jan 19 Frederick County Fair Grounds, Frederick, MD mssafrederick.com

Richmond Fishing Expo: Jan 25-27 State Fairgrounds of Virginia, Doswell, VA ncboatshows.com Trawler Fest and University Ft. Lauderdale: Jan 29-Feb 2 Bahia Mar Marina, Ft. Lauderdale, FL passagemaker.com Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show: Feb 2-10 Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex, Harrisburg, PA marinesource.com

Pittsburgh Boat Show: Jan 24-27 Monroeville Convention Center, PA pittsburghboatshow.com

Progressive Insurance Atlantic City International Power Boat Show: Feb 6-10 Atlantic City Convention Center, NJ acboatshow.com

Charleston Boat Show: Jan 25-27 Charleston Area Convention Center, SC thecharlestownboatshow.com

Mid-Atlantic Boat Show: Feb 7-10 Charlotte Convention Center, NC ncboatshows.com

Fredericksburg Boat Show: Jan 25-27 Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center, VA bmgevents.com

Mid-Atlantic Sports and Boat Show: Feb 8-10 Virginia Beach Convention Center, VA vaboatshow.com

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Greater Philadelphia Outdoor Sportshow: Feb 14-17 Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, Oaks, PA phillyboatshow.com

Saltwater Fishing Expo: Feb 23 Annapolis Elks Lodge # 622, Edgewater, MD saltwaterfishingexpo.com

Progressive Insurance Miami International Boat Show: Feb 14-18 Miami, FL miamiboatshow.com

Progressive Insurance Baltimore Boat Show: Feb 28-Mar 3 Baltimore Convention Center baltimoreboatshow.com

Northeast Fishing and Hunting Show: Feb 15-17 Connecticut Convention Center, Hartford (860) 844-8461 Ocean City Seaside Boat Show: Feb 15-17 Ocean City Convention Center, MD ocboatshow.com Progressive Insurance Richmond Boat Show: Feb 15-17 Richmond Raceway Complex, VA agievents.com Pasadena Sportfishing Flea Market and Show: Feb 16-17 Earleigh Heights Fire Hall, Severna Park, MD pasadenasportfishing.com

Fishermen’s and Sportsmen Flea Market: Mar 2-3 York New Salem Fire Company, York New Salem, PA (717) 792-0634 The Fly Fishing Show: Mar 2-3 Lancaster County Convention Center, Lancaster, PA flyfishingshow.com New England Saltwater Fishing Show: Mar 8-10 Rhode Island Convention Center, RI nesaltwatershow.com Philadelphia Boat Show: Mar 8-10 Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, Oaks, PA phillyboatshow.com

Progressive Insurance New England Boat Show: Feb 16-24 Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, MA newenglandboatshow.com

Progressive Insurance National Capital Boat Show: Mar 8-10 Dulles Expo Center, Chantilly, VA gsevents.com

New Jersey Boat Sale and Expo: Feb 21-24 New Jersey Convention & Exposition Center, Edison, NJ jerseyboatexpo.com

Lefty Kreh’s Tie Fest: Mar 9 Prospect Bay Country Club, Grasonville, MD ccamd.org

National Outdoor Show: Feb 22-23 South Dorchester Pre-K-8 School, Church Creek, MD nationaloutdoorshow.org

Saltwater Fishing Expo: Mar 15-17 Garden State Exhibit Center, Somerset, NJ sportshows.com/somerset

Southwest Virginia Boat Show: Feb 22-24 Roanoke Civic Center, VA roanokeboatshow.com

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he Baltimore Convention Center will again host the Progressive Insurance Baltimore Boat Show Thursday-Sunday, February 28-March 3.

Climb onboard boats for every lifestyle, activity, and budget; browse booths showcasing the latest in engines, marine electronics, accessories, and fishing tackle and gear; and enjoy educational seminars and kid-friendly activities.

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Thursday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Regular admission for adults runs $12, and kids ages 15 years and younger will be admitted for free with a paying adult. Group discounts run $7 per person for 10-30 tickets and $5 per person for more than 31 people. Each ticket includes a one-year subscription to Yachting, Popular Science, Caribbean Travel & Life, or Ski magazines (a $7 value).

Don’t miss the Swampmasters Gator Show with Jeff Quattrocchi, Fred’s Shed Interactive Learning Center (workshops and seminars for do-ityourselfers), and the Powerboat Docking Challenge. On March 1-3, you’ll be able to meet Captain Dave Marciano from National Geographic Channel’s “Wicked Tuna,” which features a tough, hard-working, two-man crew onboard the Hard Merchandise fishing boat in Gloucester, MA. Check out the March PropTalk for more details. We’ll see you there. baltimoreboatshow.com

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Why We Love ’Em Cuddy Cabins and Express Cruisers

by Beth Crabtree

##Mike, Margaret, Hannah, and Peter Stiglitz on the Elizabeth River near Hospital Point in July 2011.

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ry naming a group of boat owners who use their boats more frequently than the folks powering around on cuddy cabins or express cruisers. Can’t do it? Neither could PropTalk staffers.

We’ve seen ’em at dock bars, AquaPaloozas, hydroplane races, anchored at the top of remote creeks, and beached on sandbars.

For boaters who like to spend their evenings and weekends exploring the Bay, these boats offer convenience, plenty of amenities, and a comfortable price point. You’ll find product lines from trusted manufacturers such as Bayliner, Beneteau, Cruisers, Formula, Four Winns, Monterery, Regal, Rinker, Sea Ray, Silverton, and Tiara.

So what is it about these boats that attract so many to the liquid lifestyle? PropTalk put out an appeal on Facebook for a proud cuddy cabin owner to step forward and tell us his story. Regular PropTalk reader Mike Stiglitz answered the call. Then, PropTalk headquarters contacted contributing writer Mike Edick for the skinny on express cruisers. Here’s what they told us:

Whatcha Talkin’ ‘Bout?

First, let’s try to loosely define these boats. Generally speaking, a cuddy cabin boat has a good-sized single-level deck, with a small cabin space forward of the helm. An express cruiser is normally larger, but also higher off the water, with a large forward deck, an elevated helm area, and perhaps a lower cockpit level aft of the helm. Don’t expect a private stateroom on one of theses babies.

On most models, you and your first mate will be sharing a common galley/dining /sleeping area.

Kudos for Cuddy Cabins

Stiglitz and his family live in Williamsburg, VA, but they keep their Sea Ray 240 Sundancer Makai at Dare Marina on Chisman Creek off the Poquoson River in Yorktown, VA. “Makai is a directional term that means ‘toward the sea’ in Hawaiian,” explains Stiglitz, who is on active duty with the U.S. Navy and was previously stationed in Hawaii. Stiglitz and his wife, Margaret, take Follow us!

##Hannah, Peter, and Mike Stiglitz at Langley Air Force Base Marina in June 2010. Photo by Margaret Stiglitz

Makai out with their teenage son Peter and daughter Hannah, when she’s home from college.

The Stiglitz family previously owned a center console, which they enjoyed. But they knew they wanted to do more boating, go farther, and spend the night on the boat. After casually shopping at a few boat shows, they saw a Sea Ray 240 on display at a show in Hampton, VA. They purchased Makai in 2010 through Cosco, where Stiglitz feels he got a good price. Now, May through October, the crew heads out on Friday evenings, or maybe a little earlier if Stiglitz can manage to slip out of work at lunchtime.

The family enjoys visiting marinas in the Hampton Roads area, especially places where they can walk to local attractions. “We became members of our local power squadron, and we’ve gone to lots of rendezvous,” says Stiglitz. “We may not have been as adventurous in exploring the Bay if we hadn’t made connections through the power squadron. I like taking the boat to an event where I can ask questions and get advice from other boaters. It has really enhanced our experience.”

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##A few Edicks in Baltimore. Photo courtesy of Mike Edick

to the Tidewater Yacht Marina on the Elizabeth River in Portsmouth, VA, and that was stretching our limit on space for food and gear. We hope one day to move up, so we can go farther and take weeklong trips. I always feel that I’m practicing for my next stage of boating.”

Stiglitz hopes one day to complete the Great Loop cruise, a circumnavigation of eastern North America by water.

Make Mine an Express

“Moving up from the center console has allowed us to ‘go’ somewhere and explore.

But the experience is better than staying in a hotel, because we have our own place, and the view is always good.” He continues, “I love to sit out and watch the sunrise with a cup of coffee. We’ve found it’s a

good way to be social while being outdoors and on the water. Boaters are so friendly; everywhere we go, we meet great people, whether in a slip or at a rendezvous. We bring along our fishing poles, and our son Peter will be pretty satisfied if he can fish.

To date, our longest trip has been four days

“I like to be able to do multiple things in one day. Cruisers allow you to do that.

We might have lunch at the Inner Harbor in Baltimore and later find a sleepy cove to drop the anchor and spend the night. It’s tough to do that with a sailboat or trawler,” says Edick, who cruises with his family out of Chester, MD, on Christina Rose, his 2004 Cruisers Yachts 3372 Express.

Edick purchased Christina Rose in 2010, having previously owned a 21-foot trailerable open-bow model. “Boating had become a hassle because of the kind of boat I owned,” says Edick. “For me, all the attributes of owning a smaller

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For Edick, owning a cruiser put the fun back in boating. Christina Rose boasts many features that his smaller boat lacked: protection from the sun; the ability to take on bad weather; built-in amenities such as a shower, head, grill, stove, refrigerator, and heater; plenty of room to bring aboard lots of friends and gear; and a feeling of comfort and confidence that allows the family to stay out longer and make the trip back home after dark. Plus, no more pulling the boat out after every use.

“We often go out Thursday afternoon and come home Monday morning. It’s kind of a platform for getting away from everything,” Edick continues. Joined by his wife Debi and their son, who’s almost nine, Edick has taken Christina Rose to many marinas and protected anchorages. ”My favorite destination for guests is the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels. The Miles River is gor-

geous, and it doesn’t take too long to get there. I also enjoy eating lunch at the Fish Whistle up the Chester River, and from there we might stay the night in Rock Hall, MD. We really use the boat as a cruiser. If I’m not burning fuel, I’m not happy,” states Edick.

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“The world’s mine oyster, which I with sword will open.”

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n his day, William Shakespeare might have had the right idea. But, when it comes to digging into Bay oysters, PropTalk prefers a good seafood knife. Here, we take a gander at why these tasty Chesapeake critters are local treasures.

About Eastern Oysters

The Eastern oyster (or Crassostrea virginica, as scientists insist on calling them) is a bivalve mollusk with a rough, hard (calcium-carbonaceous) shell that varies in color from grayish to white. The top (right) valve is flat, and the bottom (left) valve is cupped and holds the oyster’s succulent body. Depending on the oyster’s environment, the size and shape of the shells vary, but they generally grow to about three to four inches in length. ##Do you know where this photo was taken? om.

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Preferring brackish to salty waters, oysters live on the bottom of subtidal areas in the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries usually in depths of from eight to 35 feet. Many oysters are concentrated on oyster bars, beds, or rocks with shell, hard sand, or firm mud bottoms. Oysters attach to each other and other hard structures, forming dense reefs that provide habitat for many fish and other Bay creatures.

Oysters feed by opening their shells and pumping water through their gills to filter out plankton and other particles.

The cavity inside a healthy oyster’s shell is always filled with Bay- or seawater, so an oyster can survive for long periods without having to open its shells to feed. Every adult oyster filters and cleans up to 50 gallons of water per day, gobbling up algae and removing dirt and suspended things, including pollutants.

Responding to rising water temperatures, oysters typically spawn in the early summer. Adults release eggs and sperm into the water, where they are fertilized.

Females can produce about 100 million eggs per year. After spawning and as the weather cools, adult oysters grow larger, stronger, and yes, juicier and plumper.

As for their offspring: in less than 24 hours, the fertilized eggs develop into larvae. For the next two to three weeks, the free-swimming larvae grow and develop a foot to crawl and “explore” surfaces. When these little bundles of potential joy find a suitable surface to settle on, they secrete a liquid cement-like substance, which fixes the left valve into place. Attached juvenile oysters are called spat. During their first

few months, young oysters are hermpahoditic, meaning their gonads can generate eggs and sperm. So, younger oysters have the ability to change their sexes, which they do, at least once. By their first winter, most oysters who have settled down become male; by the next year, most become female.

How To Enjoy Them at Home

People have been eating oysters since the dawn of humankind. Historically, Chesapeake oysters were the Bay’s most valuable fishery. Rather than being limited to months with “R” in them, oysters are available for culinary consumption year-round, thanks to several aquaculture (farming) operations around the Bay. Most oysters are happy, healthy, and safe to eat every month of the year, as long as they are refrigerated properly. The wild oyster season runs from September to April every year, when local watermen head out in their deadrises and skiffs, using hand tongs, patent tongs, power dredges, and other mechanisms to scrape, gather, and lift the bivalves from the Bay’s bottom.

Broiled, scaulded, stuffed, “popcorned,” fried, baked, sautéed, roasted, marinated, stuffed, grilled, “Rockefellered,” raw, stewed, chargrilled, and even on “horseback.” You name it, oysters can be savored any old way you like with different sauces, side dishes, wines, seasonings, toppings, and more. These aphrodisiacs taste great on a cracker with Old Bay Seasoning, a dash of Tabasco, a dab of horseradish, a splash of red onions in vinegar, or a sprinkling of proptalk.com

oregano, basil, garlic, sea salt, red pepper flakes, and/or lemon.

The good news is there really is no right way to eat a raw oyster. Take your tiny seafood fork and gently move the oyster around in its liquid-filled half shell to make sure it’s detached. Then put down your fork, pick up the shell, and slurp down the oyster from the wide end—it’s more aerodynamic that way. Chew the tasty morsel once or twice before you swallow it. Think of an oyster as a black olive stuffed with bleu cheese: if you don’t chew the olive, you won’t get the full flavor. In my opinion, some of the best oysters taste like a little piece of watery heaven with a kick of horseradish.

Oysters usually come with various accoutrements (lemon, cocktail sauce, a mignonette sauce of red-wine vinegar and shallots); you get to decide how to garnish your little guy. Purists prefer not to. To recognize a good raw oyster, look for lots of seawater, and the oyster itself should be opaque. If it’s too clear, that means the oyster didn’t get enough food when it was growing. The oyster should look full or plump in its shell and not be too thin or taste too salty. And, rest assured, your nose will know if you have a bad oyster

in front of you; it will smell really bad. As for taste, oysters pack a bunch of them, including salty, sweet, melon, buttery, nutty, copper, briny, and metallic. Textures include firm, chewy, creamy, and soft and “extra slurpy.”

As a food source, they are rich in nutrients including zinc, iron, selenium, vitamins A and D, and the omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA. Native oysters filter algae, sediment, and other pollutants. They are firm in texture, but slippery when they run out of the shell and into your mouth.

Although their shells help keep the meat and liquid inside fresh, they are difficult to open when raw. You will

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need a good oyster knife. Before shucking the oysters, rinse them thoroughly in cold water. Hold the oyster in your gloved or towel-wrapped hand, with the rounder side of the shell on the bottom. Slide the knife between the top and bottom portions of the shell near the hinge. Twist the knife to the side to pop open the hinge. Cut the oyster’s abductor muscle from the top part of the shell and discard the top shell.

Loosen the oyster from the bottom part of the shell with the knife. Place each shucked oyster flat on a bed of ice. Shucked oysters can be covered with a wet towel and kept in the refrigerator for up to an hour. Or, better yet, let your oven or grill do the job ##Photo by Gary Reich

for you, and plop the inhabitants of the opened shells in some hot butter and then your mouth.

How To Help Conserve Them

The ecology of oysters is a double-edged sword. On one hand, oysters are an important food source for many Bay dwellers; harvesting oysters is not merely a human undertaking (pun intended); Bay crabs, worms, fish, and other natural predators also enjoy consuming their meat. But the supply of oysters has dwindled drastically due to overharvesting, parasitic aquatic diseases, pollution, and other influences over the years. On the other hand, their ability to filter and clean water make them vital to the Bay’s health.

So, because we want to enjoy the ecological and culinary benefits of Eastern oysters for generations to come, many organizations in Chesapeake Country are working to help preserve them and grow their numbers.

One of the main methods is to return used oyster shells to the Bay and place hatchery-produced seed oysters onto shellladen sanctuary reefs. For example, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation established

the Maryland Oyster Restoration Center and the Virginia Oyster Restoration Center and Oyster Farm to help restore Eastern oysters in that manner.

A partnership among watermen, environmentalists, volunteers, elected officials, and the general public, the non-profit Oyster Recovery Partnership also works to restore the ecological and economic benefits of oysters in the Chesapeake Bay region. Last year, Maryland’s oyster hatchery produced 880 million baby oysters; that’s a new record!

A growing number of raw bars and seafood restaurants in Maryland and Virginia recycle their used oyster shells to aid these efforts. The Chesapeake Bay Program also helps with oyster restoration by partnering with Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia; the District of Columbia; the Chesapeake Bay Commission; the Environmental Protection Agency; and participating citizen advisory groups. Local Riverkeepers, marinas, oyster-roast event organizers, and even home owners who live on the Bay help grow spat for oyster conservation programs in their areas.

To learn more about how you can help, start by looking here: cbf.org and oysterrecovery.org

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Fun Bay Stories ebruary brings news of a club’s expanded presence, celebrations of classic vessels, fishing fun, intriguing presentations, holiday parties, good-deed-doing, plans for the 2013 season, and much more. By January 25, send ruth@proptalk.com Club Notes, high-resolution photos, Club Directory updates, and Kleenex and wild-cherryflavored Mucinex (half of the PropTalk crew was sick at print time, including yours truly).

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he Hatteras 1510 Club has changed its name to the Hatteras Classic Club to broaden membership to include owners and enthusiasts of all years and models of Hatteras Yachts. The club is widely known for its social events that members thoroughly enjoy. For example, our annual national rendezvous in Baltimore over Labor Day weekend (aka the “Boat Open House”) enables attendees to board boats to exchange ideas and tips on rehab projects, maintenance, and the like. We have great guest speakers to provide information on restoring and maintaining Hatteras Yachts. We also gather in the spring or summer in the Great Lakes region and over the winter in Florida or in the Caribbean. While our club is in transition, our website will contain information about past rendezvous, articles, and newsletters and our new mission and membership. —by Ben Fishel / hatterasclassicclub.com

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n December 16, the Back Creek Yacht Club (BCYC) held a Holiday Brunch at the Oyster Cove Villa in Grasonville, MD, hosted by JJ Sullivan Jr. and Juliana Nedd. The delicious brunch entrées were augmented with eggnog and mimosas to prepare for the white elephant, round-robin gift exchange (left). Several gifts made a reappearance from last year and were highly coveted by several members. Everyone departed with their valuable gifts and a warm spirit ready for the holidays. Meanwhile, our snowbird flotilla of five boats arrived safely in Stuart, FL, and then split up to enjoy their various winter cruising plans. Stories from the trip down the Intracoastal Waterway will last through next year. Our Commodore’s Ball will be January 26 at the Westin Hotel in Annapolis. The event will include a formal dinner, silent auction, change of watch ceremonies, and dancing to live music. Near-term events include Florida winter gatherings in February and March and a sensuous February dinner featuring red wine and chocolate in the Annapolis area. —by John Oberright / backcreekyc.org

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atapsco River Power Squadron members are hosting an informative discussion on how senior boaters can safely continue the lifestyle they love. Dr. Bernie Karpers, MD, will offer a plain-language discussion covering important facts and life-saving techniques, followed by a question-and-answer session. On February 16, we will celebrate the U.S. Power Squadrons’ 97th Founders Day with a lunch and gathering of past, current, and future members. Both events will be at the Patapsco River Power Squadron’s home in Pasadena, MD. For more details, call (301) 498-6653. —by Guy Thompson / patapscoriverpowersquadron.org

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he Chesapeake Bay Grady-White Club leadership hopes that every member has fully recovered from all the excesses of the holidays and now has visions of super boating days dancing in their heads (right). Our annual holiday party January 12 was a terrific wrapup to our 2012 season. Our February 26 meeting will be the first of the 2013 season. We will have elections and a preview of our calendar of events and then a presentation on electronics from a representative of Midshore Electronics. We invite all Grady-White owners to contact us and join us for another activity-filled year on the water and off.

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t is appropriately difficult to imagine enjoying a day of summery Chesapeake Bay powerboat racing while watching a mixture of sleet, snow, and other assorted sloppy wintery precipitation fall from the sky, but we’re still excited about the fast-approaching 2013 season here at PropTalk as the earth puts a spin on another year. Now is the time to check off your calendars and turn your attention toward the more important things in life: horsepower, hydroplanes, and skid fins.

On June 1-2, set your sights for the Pasquotank River and Elizabeth City, NC, where the Carolina Cup Regatta will kick off the season’s racing. Three weeks later on June 22-23 will bring the Bay’s quintessential racing event—Thunder on the Narrows—to Kent Island, MD. Hambrooks Bay in Cam-

bridge, MD, will again be the site of the Cambridge Classic July 27-28, and the Hampton Cup Regatta in Hampton will balance out the remainder of the season August 10-11. Stay tuned here every month as more American Powerboat Association (APBA) and Offshore Powerboat Association race dates are firmed up.

Cocktail Class racing will fire back up next summer with at least five regattas in the works all around the Bay. The Urbanna Cup is expected to kick off Cocktail Class Wooden Boat Racing Association (CCWBRA) action in Urbanna, VA, May 18. Expect to see PropTalk’s Molotov at the event. She is currently being guarded at the PropTalk Skunk Works while she undergoes dynamic speed enhancements.

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models were tango red and white,” says Hannam. The Capri model line also is known for its bleached blond mahogany king plank. Hannam got right to work on this project by rolling the boat over, removing her old bottom, and then assessing the condition of the structural members of her hull.

Four frames required replacement, and the rest were sealed. Hannam is now in the process of adding a no-soak/ no-leak epoxy cold-molded bottom to her; and the replacement of her deck and topsides and installation of a small-block V-8 engine will follow before she is completed and delivered this spring.

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ate December often is the time when crews at Bay Country boatshops, boatbuilders, and boatyards take a couple of weeks off to enjoy the holidays, catch a break, and get ready for the new year. When I worked in the service business, I often enjoyed this fairly common tradition, since it gave me time to get someplace warm, fish, and forget about Mr. Jones’ misfit autopilot. Classic boat restoration outfits like Classic Watercraft Restoration in Annapolis, Wooden Boat Restoration in Millington, MD, and Dockside Boat Works in Easton, MD, all are busy with restorations of all types, seemingly busier than this past summer. New boat construction is ongoing at places like Mast & Mallet Boatworks in Edgewater, MD, which is building a nifty 22-foot outboard skiff; Composite Yacht in Trappe, MD, which has two 26-footers, a 34-footer, and a 22-footer underway; Judge Yachts in Denton, MD, which is building a slew of 27- and 34-footers; and Campbell’s Custom Yachts in Oxford, which is making fast progress on a 39-footer with a planned spring launch. Here’s what was happening around Chesapeake-area shops as the snow fell:

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ave Hannam with Classic Watercraft Restoration in Annapolis reports that he recently drove down to Newport News, VA, to pick up a 1958, 19-foot ChrisCraft Capri. The boat sat in a barn for an unknown number of years, and the owner acquired her when he bought the

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house and property and intends to have Hannam perform a complete restoration. “It took a few of us to identify the actual make and model, based solely on her original hardware and upholstery color. The 1955 Chris-Craft Capris were gold; 1956 models were special flame; 1957 models were mint green, and 1958

Curio, a Cutts & Case designed launch, sports new gold leaf and varnish treatments on her transom in Oxford, MD. Photo by Gary Reich

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teve Zimmerman with Zimmerman Marine in Mathews and Deltaville, VA, and in Herrington Harbour North in Traceys Landing, MD, says that his boatyards have been busy servicing southbound cruisers and winterizing boats. Zimmerman says, “Our Deltaville yard hauled a Pacific Mariner 72 and replaced a damaged strut and aligned her engine. Our crews also wrapped up work on two Krogen trawlers, a 48 and a 44. Projects on these vessels included installations of a Key power get-home drive, a Spectra water maker, and the completion of varnish work and gelcoat repairs. On Mobjack Bay, the Mathews yard continued work on a number of Grand Banks, including a 36, 42 Motor Yacht, 42 Classic, 42 Europa, and 49 Motor Yacht. Projects included inverter and battery bank installation, repositioning shaft struts, deck re-caulking, new electronics, and a bow thruster. At Herrington Harbor, we completed the proptalk.com

repower on a 29-foot Padebco with a Yanmar 6LP diesel.”

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artin Hardy with Composite Yacht in Trappe, MD, reports that a variety of refits, repowers, and rehabs are underway at his Eastern Shore boatshop. “We are continuing to chip away at the total refit of an old Chris-Craft center-console, which is now in the shop and receiving new teak accents and interior elements.

Outside, we are repowering a Robbins 40 with a 315-horsepower Yanmar, performing repairs and upgrades to a few sportfish yachts, and doing a complete Awlgrip job on an Ocean 48 in the paint shed.”

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Most of her deck hardware has been removed, and we’re going to replace all of her decks. I just finished a partial stem replacement on a 1949, 39-foot Alden, and we’re also working on a Chesapeake 46, built in Crisfield, MD, five years ago.

We’re doing some upgrades and maintenance on her. Here in the yard are half a dozen Mast & Mallet Thomas Points in to sleep off the winter and for yearly maintenance.

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usan Campbell with Campbell’s Custom Yachts in Oxford wrote in to report that steady progress is being made on the 39-foot Downeast Duffy hull that made its debut at the yard last summer. “The deck is now painted and was brought back over to our Town Creek yard from Bachelor Point this morning. Further system installation and preliminary finish work are underway, and we are excited about being on track for a May splash. Also, we have a new mascot. Her name is Molly and she was adopted from the Dorchester County Humane Society—we can’t wait for you to meet her!”

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im Leech with Ruark Boatworks in Cambridge reports that the 18-foot, flat-bottomed working skiff commissioned by an Eastern Shore snapping turtle trapper is finally complete. Shipwright Mac McGlaughlin eyed up the laying of her oak keel and stem last summer, and her oak frames and Atlantic white cedar strip planks quickly followed as she further took shape in October. November saw the addition of her oak rubrail, Atlantic white cedar

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ennifer Kuhn of the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum (CBMM) in St. Michaels wrote in to report that participants in the museum’s Apprentice for a Day (AFAD) public boatbuilding program have begun building a replica of the deadrise bateau skiff, Ghost. Built circa 1916-1920 in Shady Side, MD, by Captain Charles Edward Leatherbury, the 15’ 9” by 5’ 10” skiff is noted for her herringbone planking and sharp deadrise, which increases dramatically at the bow and stern. AFAD participants began the building process by taking lines off the original historic skiff. They will continue step-by-step on select Saturdays and Sundays through May with drop-in and scheduled participants welcomed. The new boat will be planked in cedar and decked in sassafras, with oak frames. Most of her other structural members will be constructed of white oak, with the forefoot made up of “chunks” with the grain parallel to the herringbone planking. Donated

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decks, and storage areas fore and aft. The boat was built without any formal plans, which is typically how many Chesapeake Bay working craft are made. Next up is a 22-foot Hoopers Island deadrise that will take shape in the boatshop during the winter months for a planned spring launch. Progress also continues on Ruark Boatworks’ new, larger shop facilities. Fire suppression systems, new electric, a fresh coat of paint, and finish work to offices and instructional areas are giving the building—once an old Eastern Shore barn—the looks of being nearly complete.

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planking. A 1947, 20-foot Greavette (a Canadian-built boat) is finally getting a new bottom installed, and we then will move to her topside planks. A beautiful 1956, 23-foot Chris-Craft Holiday is out of the spray booth after receiving 12 coats of Epifanes varnish, and we are beginning the work of putting her all back together.

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brand-new Chesapeake 27 waiting at the door for her owner to take delivery.

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Saltwater Fly Fishing 101 Part 3

Follow the Leader

by Gary Reich

“I think I fish, in part, because it’s an anti-social, bohemian business that, when gone about properly, puts you forever outside the mainstream culture without actually landing you in an institution. ~ John Gierach

D ##Notice how Lefty Kreh is using his stripping hand to help control the amount of fly line that is let out on each false cast. Photo by John Bildahl, John Bildahl Photography, bildahlphotography.com

id Santa leave a nine-weight and a Tibor reel in your stocking? If you answered, “Yes,” read Saltwater Fly Fishing 101 parts 1 and 2 in the December 2012 and January 2013 issues of PropTalk, respectively, to get a jumpstart on the fly fishing learning curve. If you already procured your fly rod, reel, and line setup and have been practicing your casting, well, you are well on your way to landing your first saltwater species on the fly. In this installment, we’ll discuss leader systems, flies, and some tactics to get you closer to that first fish.

Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a novice, tick off March 9 on your calendar and beat feet to Lefty Kreh’s TieFest at the Prospect Bay Country Club (313 Prospect Bay Drive W.) in Grasonville, MD, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Here you’ll be able to get casting tips, gear recommendations, and fly tying instructions from the legends. For now, let’s get a leader attached to that fly line, choose some flies to fill your fly box with, and start fishing.

Follow the Leader

If you remember the “cast the fly line, not the fly” phrasing from the first part of this series, it may help you understand why fly fishing leaders (the length of fishing line that joins the fly line to the fly) are made the way they are. Most fly fishing leaders are tapered—thick on one end (the butt, which attaches to the fly line), then gradually thinner and thinner to the working strength/diameter (the tippet) where the fly is attached. The reason behind this taper is to provide a way for the energy that travels down the length of the fly line to effectively transition its way from the fly line, down the leader, and onto the fly. This way, when the fly line unfurls, the leader and fly simply don’t collapse and fall in a heap into the water. With a tapered leader, this energy transitions its way smoothly down the leader to the fly, turning it over, preventing tangles, and allowing an accurate presentation to the target.

Fly anglers usually either make their own tapered leaders by knotting together lengths of leader material based on vari50 February 2013 PropTalk

##The proper way to join two loops, as you would when joining the fly line to the leader.

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ous formulas and “recipes,” or purchase pre-tapered knotted or knotless leaders from a tackle shop or outfitter. Knotting together your own leaders will certainly save you money in the long run (and you can find many tutorials and videos online to tutor you), but for beginners, PropTalk recommends getting started with a prepackaged eight- to 10-foot, knotless, chemically tapered leader setup of 16- to 20-pound test monofilament.

Rio Products makes some of the best, but you also can find decent ones from Scientific Anglers, Orvis, or LL Bean.

These companies also make decent quality leader material for when you transition to tying your own.

Making the Connection

Some fly lines come with a loop already formed in the end from the factory.

While this certainly is a fine place to get started as far as an attachment point for your leader goes, amany fly anglers simply don’t trust the pre-welded loops.

There are many different ways to attach the thicker (butt) section of your leader to the fly line, but perhaps one of the most bulletproof ways to start is by forming your own loop at the end of your fly line.

You can do this by folding the end of the fly line back on itself to form a small loop, and then binding it together with one or two (preferable) nail knots with Dacron backing or 10-pound monofilament line, and finishing off the knots with cement called “Zap-A-Gap.” A nail knot tool (available at tackle shops or outfitters) helps with this task, but the knot certainly can be tied without it.

You’ll see this loop installed any number of different ways on different anglers’ fly lines, and with time, you’ll find one method you like (and trust) the best.

Once you have the loop formed, it is time to attach the butt end of the leader.

Loop-to-loop connections are an easy, high-strength way to mate the end of the fly line to the leader and a good place to get started. Again, many other methods exist for different species sizes and flies (and some anglers have their own favorites), but for beginners, this is a good way to start.

First, tie in a Lefty Kreh loop knot (aka a non-slip knot—use the aforementioned resources in Part 2 of this series Follow us!

##A selection of saltwater fly fishing leaders. The two on the left are knotless, tapered leaders, while the one on the right has been assembled by hand (note the knots joining the differing lengths of line in the leader).

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for knot instructions) to the butt end of the leader. Next, feed the loop end of the fly line in through the loop you just tied in the butt of the leader. Finally, feed the thin (tippet) end of the leader through the fly line’s loop, and then pull the whole assembly together, making sure the loops come together smoothly.

Flies are tied to the tippet with any number of different knots, depending on the way the fly is supposed to swim or act in the water. Many saltwater fly anglers like to use a perfection loop to join a fly with the tippet, as it allows the fly to move more freely. Others like the simplicity and strength of an improved clinch knot for the job. Both are good knots to know, and you should learn each of them regardless of which one you end up using most often.

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Tie One On

Having a discussion about effective saltwater fly patterns—the ones that work and the ones that don’t—can certainly raise the pulse of almost every saltwater fly angler. It’s kind of like discussing politics at a family gathering such as a wedding or Thanksgiving dinner, and every angler has a favored pattern that he is willing to defend. That said; a handful of patterns should be in your fly box. We’ll discuss these in more detail in the next installment, but here’s a primer: Much like traditional spinning lures, some flies are designed to swim deep; some float and are fished on the surface, and others can be worked all the way through the water column.

Almost all saltwater flies are designed to mimic some sort of prey item such as a baitfish, but you’ll find that some are more life-like representations of the real thing (epoxy flies such as Popovic’s Surf Candy or Chocklett’s Gummy Minnow are good examples), and attractor patterns such as sliders or Bruce’s Bullethead Darter can look like almost anything that swims.

One of the most exciting ways to catch a saltwater fish on the fly is with a surface fly. Topwater flies such as foam poppers, gurglers, crease flies, and other patterns mimic wounded baitfish limping along on top of the water and sometimes are almost impossible for aggressive predators to ignore. They work particularly well in feeding situations when fish are keyed in on top or in calm conditions among shallow waters or structures as a way to entice sometimes stubborn fish out from cover. Subsurface flies such as the Clouser Deep Minnow and Lefty’s Deceiver are tied in every imaginable shape, size, and color, depending on the target species and where in the water column the fly needs to be. They are retrieved in a variety of ways to imitate different baitfish behaviors or to trigger an instinctive strike. Either way, whether fishing below or on the surface, you’ll need to learn how to animate a fly to make it an attractive target for the fish you are trying to catch.

Ready Retrieves

If you usually fish with a spinning reel, working a fly with a fly rod may take some getting used to. First of all, the reel on a fly rod is generally only used to play fish once they have been hooked, or to retrieve and “store” the line when picking up and moving to another fishing spot.

Secondly, almost all of the action imparted to a fly is done by stripping or pulling lengths of fly line through the rod after the cast.

These short pulls on the line are called “strips” and are how the fly is made to pulse through or on top of the water. Sometimes you’ll strip the line very quickly to entice a strike, and sometimes you’ll work the line more slowly and even pause between strips to impart a different behavior to the fly. As you pull in the fly line, you can either let it lie on deck (or whatever surface you’re fishing from), or strip it into what’s called a stripping basket (an apparatus that sits on deck or on the angler’s leg or hip that gathers and collects line so that it doesn’t tangle and hang up on things.) If you don’t use a stripping basket, always make sure that your excess fly line can be cleared quickly, as hang-ups on deck hardware can mean broken lines and lost fish.

To control the fly line and be able to strike effectively when a fish hits the fly, the fly line generally is draped to run over the rod hand’s index finger (or index and middle finger) while the retrieval hand strips in line. When a fish hits, the angler can either set the hook by closing his index finger on the fly line and pulling upward on the rod, or by leaving the rod level (or pointed at the fish) and pulling on the line (called a strip strike). After the fish is hooked, you can play it by hand, or allow it to take line until you have it “on the reel,” so you can use drag to help fight it.

In the next (and final) installment of this series, we’ll put everything together and discuss tactics and techniques for fooling feisty saltwater species on the Bay… and beyond.

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##Excess fly line is generally left at your feet while you cast so that it can easily be available to cast, or let out to play a fish.

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06:27 AM 3 H 12:40 PM -0.4 L 06:49 PM 2.5 H

04:58 AM tHu 11:11 AM 05:10 PM 11:11 PM

2.3 0.4 2 0.1

H L H L

22

2.4 0.2 2.2 0

H L H L

8

Fri

Fri

05:47 AM 11:54 AM 05:59 PM 11:57 PM

9 12:48 AM SAt 07:20 AM 01:31 PM 07:41 PM

-0.6 L 3.1 H -0.5 L 2.7 H

10

01:42 AM Sun 08:08 AM 02:18 PM 08:30 PM

-0.6 L 3.1 H -0.5 L 2.8 H

24

11

02:33 AM Mon 08:54 AM 03:03 PM 09:16 PM

-0.6 L 3 H -0.5 L 2.8 H

12:40 AM Sun 07:08 AM 01:11 PM 07:23 PM

-0.1 L 2.6 H 0 L 2.5 H

25

12

03:21 AM tue 09:37 AM 03:46 PM 10:00 PM

-0.5 L 2.9 H -0.5 L 2.8 H

01:22 AM Mon 07:45 AM 01:48 PM 08:02 PM

-0.2 L 2.7 H -0.2 L 2.6 H

26

13

-0.4 L 2.7 H -0.3 L 2.7 H

02:03 AM tue 08:22 AM 02:25 PM 08:41 PM

-0.3 L 2.8 H -0.2 L 2.8 H

27

04:55 AM -0.2 L tHu 10:59 AM 2.5 H 05:09 PM -0.2 L

02:45 AM Wed 09:00 AM 03:04 PM 09:21 PM

-0.3 L 2.7 H -0.3 L 2.9 H

28

-0.3 L 2.7 H -0.3 L 2.9 H

04:08 AM Wed 10:18 AM 04:28 PM 10:43 PM

14

diFFerenCes Onancock Creek Stingray Point Hooper Strait Light Lynnhaven Inlet

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

23

06:29 AM 2.5 H SAt 12:34 PM 0.1 L 06:43 PM 2.3 H

03:29 AM tHu 09:40 AM 03:45 PM 10:04 PM

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

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

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Tidal Current Tables

Baltimore Harbor Approach (Off Sandy Point) 1

Slack Water Maximum Current

Fri

0536 1226 1833 2348

2

SAt 0614 1321 1943

0227 0857 1521 2111

-0.8 +0.9 -0.7 +0.5

0309 0945 1621 2207

-0.8 +1.0 -0.7 +0.4 -0.7 +1.0 -0.7 +0.3

0032 0657 1420 2058

0356 1038 1723 2310

4

0125 0747 1518 2208

0450 -0.7 1134 +1.0 1826 -0.8

Sun

Mon

5

tue 0228 0843 1615 2309

6

0016 0550 1233 1926

+0.3 -0.6 +1.1 -0.8

Wed 0339 0944 1709

0121 0655 1332 2022

+0.4 -0.7 +1.1 -0.9

7 0001 tHu 0449 1047 1800

0222 0758 1429 2113

+0.4 -0.7 +1.2 -1.0

8

0046 0555 1149 1849

0317 0900 1524 2201

+0.6 -0.7 +1.2 -1.1

9 0128 SAt 0656 1249 1935

0409 0958 1616 2247

+0.7 -0.8 +1.1 -1.1

10

0457 1053 1706 2331

+0.8 -0.9 +1.1 -1.1

Fri

0208 Sun 0753 1347 2019

11

Mon

0248 0847 1444 2102

12

tue 0327 0940 1540 2144

13

Wed 0407 1033 1636 2226

14

tHu 0447 1125 1734 2310

15

Fri

0529 1219 1834 2355

16

SAt 0613 1314 1939

17 Sun

0045 0659 1409 2046

18

0544 +0.9 1146 -0.9 1755 +1.0 0014 0631 1238 1843

-1.1 +1.0 -0.9 +0.9

0056 0717 1330 1931

-1.0 +1.0 -0.9 +0.8

0139 0803 1424 2021 0224 0852 1518 2114

-0.9 +1.0 -0.8 +0.7 -0.8 +1.0 -0.8 +0.5

0310 0942 1616 2210

-0.7 +0.9 -0.7 +0.4

0400 1034 1715 2311

-0.7 +0.9 -0.7 +0.4

0141 Mon 0748 1504 2152

0454 -0.6 1129 +0.9 1815 -0.7

19

0014 0551 1224 1912

tue 0242 0840 1558 2251

+0.4 -0.5 +0.9 -0.8

Chesapeake Bay Entrance

Slack Water Maximum Current

20

0115 0650 1318 2004

+0.4 -0.5 +0.9 -0.8

21

0210 0746 1408 2051

+0.4 -0.5 +0.9 -0.9

Wed 0346 0935 1648 2342 tHu 0446 1029 1735

Slack Water Maximum Current

1

Fri

0225 0907 1408 2120

2

0558 1125 1813 2359

-1.1 +0.7 -1.2 +0.9

0320 SAt 1008 1449 2213

0656 -1.1 1218 +0.6 1906 -1.2

3

0051 0757 1316 2003

+0.9 -1.1 +0.5 -1.1

22

0025 0541 1122 1819

0259 0838 1456 2134

+0.5 -0.6 +0.9 -0.9

23

0103 0630 1213 1900

0343 0927 1542 2213

+0.6 -0.6 +1.0 -0.9

4

Mon 0540 1224 1707

0150 0906 1423 2110

+0.9 -1.1 +0.5 -1.2

0137 Sun 0715 1303 1939

0423 1013 1625 2251

+0.7 -0.7 +0.9 -0.9

5 0019 tue 0646 1330 1826

0300 1017 1541 2220

+0.9 -1.2 +0.5 -1.3

25

0209 0759 1352 2017

0501 1057 1707 2326

+0.7 -0.7 +0.9 -0.9

6

0122 0748 1429 1938

0411 1117 1646 2323

+1.0 -1.3 +0.7 -1.4

0239 0842 1442 2053

0538 +0.8 1142 -0.8 1748 +0.8

0225 0846 1520 2044

0508 +1.1 1211 -1.5 1738 +0.9

Fri

SAt

24

Mon

26 tue

27

Wed 0309 0925 1533 2129

28

tHu 0340 1011 1625 2205

0001 0616 1227 1830

-0.9 +0.9 -0.8 +0.8

0036 0654 1313 1914

-0.9 +0.9 -0.8 +0.7

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

Sun 0428 1115 1546 2314

Wed

7

tHu

8

Fri 0321 0937 1607 2142

9

SAt 0413 1023 1650 2236

0020 0600 1303 1828

-1.5 +1.2 -1.6 +1.0

0116 0651 1352 1920

-1.7 +1.3 -1.7 +1.1

Slack Water Maximum Current

10

0209 0743 1436 2010

-1.7 +1.3 -1.7 +1.2

11

0256 0833 1517 2057

-1.7 +1.3 -1.7 +1.2

0016 0648 1231 1906

0342 0919 1557 2141

-1.7 +1.2 -1.6 +1.2

13

0103 Wed 0740 1310 1951

0430 1005 1639 2226

-1.5 +1.0 -1.4 +1.1

14

0150 tHu 0834 1348 2037

0524 1053 1724 2313

-1.3 +0.8 -1.3 +1.0

15

Sun 0504 1108 1736 2326 Mon 0556 1150 1820

12 tue

Fri

0237 0931 1423 2126

16

SAt 0330 1036 1502 2221

17

Sun 0433 1146 1550 2323

18

Mon 0541 1256 1656

19 tue

0029 0642 1400 1805

Slack Water Maximum Current

20

0130 Wed 0738 1449 1907

0432 1125 1658 2253

+0.5 -0.9 +0.4 -0.9

21

0222 tHu 0826 1526 2005

0514 1203 1738 2339

+0.6 -0.9 +0.5 -1.0

22

0547 +0.7 1238 -1.1 1814 +0.6

Fri

0306 0906 1558 2058

23

0023 0621 1311 1852

-1.1 +0.8 -1.2 +0.7

24

0621 -1.2 1144 +0.6 1811 -1.1

0107 0658 1344 1930

-1.2 +0.9 -1.3 +0.8

25

0004 0718 1237 1858

+0.8 -1.0 +0.5 -1.0

0150 0736 1418 2008

-1.4 +1.0 -1.4 +1.0

26

0056 0818 1332 1947

+0.7 -0.9 +0.3 -0.8

0231 0815 1452 2043

-1.4 +1.0 -1.5 +1.1

27

0312 0854 1529 2120

-1.5 +1.0 -1.5 +1.1

28

0355 0934 1608 2158

-1.5 +0.9 -1.5 +1.2

0153 0931 1441 2045

+0.5 -0.8 +0.2 -0.8

0314 1037 1605 2157

+0.5 -0.8 +0.3 -0.8

SAt 0342 0942 1627 2145 Sun 0419 1017 1657 2229 Mon 0457 1050 1728 2311 tue 0537 1124 1801 2354 Wed 0620 1158 1839 0038 tHu 0708 1233 1919

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

Current Differences and Speed Ratios Secondary Stations Baltimore Harbor Approach

Time Differences

Min. before Flood

Flood

Min. before Ebb

Speed Ratios Ebb

Flood

Ebb

Secondary Stations Chesapeake Bay Entrance

Time Differences

Min. before Flood

Flood

Min. before Ebb

Speed Ratios Ebb

Flood

Ebb

Cove Point, 3.9 n.mi. East

-3:29

-3:36

-4:08

-3:44

0.4

0.6

Chesapeake Beach, 1.5 miles North

+0:29

+0:48

+0:06

+0:00

1.0

0.7

Sharp Island Lt., 3.4 n.mi. West

-1:39

-1:41

-1:57

-1:43

0.4

0.5

Chesapeake Channel, (bridge tunnel) +0:05

+0:38

+0:32

+0:19

2.2

1.2

Thomas Pt. Shoal Lt., 2.0 n.mi. East

-1:05

-0:14

-0:22

-0:20

0.6

0.6

Stingray Point, 12.5 miles East

+2:18

+3:00

+2:09

+2:36

1.2

0.6

Pooles Island, 4 miles Southwest

+0:59

+0:48

+0:56

+1:12

0.6

0.8

Smith Point Light, 6.7 n.mi. East

+2:29

+2:57

+2:45

+1:59

0.5

0.3

Turkey Point, 1.2 n.mi. Southwest

+2:39

+1:30

+0:58

+1:00

0.6

0.8

Point No Point, 4.3 n.mi. East

+4:49

+5:33

+6:04

+5:45

0.4

0.2

Corrections Applied to Baltimore Harbor Approach

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Sea Bass Anglers Catch a Break

fter federal fisheries managers abruptly closed the sea bass season this past fall, charter skippers, tackle shop owners, and sport anglers along the Atlantic coast got some relief before Christmas. The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s (ASMFC) Black Sea Bass Management Board reopened the recreational season for January and February with a 15-fish bag limit and a 12.5-inch minimum size limit.

The board also proposed an addendum to the summer flounder, scup, and black sea bass management plan to allow the use of state-by-state or regional measures to manage the 2013 fishery. The action may help in the short-term; but for many fishermen, the larger question remains as to whether the much-touted Marine Recreational Information Program (MRIP) is working as well as it should.

In late November, this editor put two questions to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s MRIP Team: In what specific area(s) does MRIP need improvement? Is there adequate funding to effectively implement MRIP, particularly with regard to shore-based sample intercepts? At press, a reply was not received. To review and provide input on the draft sea bass proposal measure, visit ASMFC’s website at asmfc. org (under Breaking News) or call (703) 842-0740. The deadline for public comment is February 6 at 5 p.m.

##Deep-drop recreational anglers and charterboat captains along the Atlantic coast received a pleasant Christmas surprise in December when a January through February black sea bass season was announced.

New World Record Yellowfin Tuna Certified

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t is official (according to the International Game Fish Association [IGFA]). There’s a new world record yellowfin tuna in town, and it’s a beast. On September 28 last year, Guy Yocom landed the 427-pound monster while fishing aboard his boat, El Suertudo (“The Lucky One”). Capt. Greg DiStefano put Yocom on the fish off the coast of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, where Yocom and another angler were chunking to a school of yellowfin, taking turns with the rod and reel. Yocom got lucky and hooked into the big tuna, which was landed in just 50 minutes, a relatively short fight for a yellowfin of that size. Less than two years ago, Mike Livingston set the world standard with a 405-pound yellowfin tuna he caught in Magdalena Bay, Mexico, breaking the previous record that stood for 33 years. ##This monster, 427-pound yellowfin tuna (caught by angler Guy Yocom off Mexico) sets the new benchmark for IGFA’s record book. Photo courtesy of IGFA

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No Changes to Virginia Saltwater Fishing Tournament in 2013

f it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” is apparently the course the Virginia Saltwater Fishing Tournament committee has chosen to take this year with the state’s extremely popular citation awards program.

The Committee also discussed possibly re-establishing a release citation for black sea bass, but decided against it because many trophy sea bass are caught in deep water (100 feet or more), meaning most would not survive, due to the pressure change. For more information, contact Lewis S. Gillingham, Virginia Saltwater Fishing Tournament at (757) 491-5160 or here: vswft@mrc.virginia.gov

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##Six anglers were charged by the Maryland Natural Resources Police in December with taking striped bass from the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) off Ocean City, MD. The EEZ is a swath of water from three to 200 miles off the coast. Image courtsey of USGS

Six Anglers Charged with Rockfish Violations in Ocean City, MD

fter five charter captains in Virginia Beach, VA, were charged in November with illegally targeting stripers in federal waters, you’d think people would get the message that law enforcement is keeping a sharp eye out. Apparently not. In December, Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) charged six recreational fishermen in three separate incidents with illegally catching rockfish in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), which includes waters between three and 200 miles off the Atlantic coast and is off limits to striper fishing.

According to a NRP press release, Stephen Howard Pfeiffer was charged with possessing and transporting stripers from the EEZ into Maryland waters; Kirby Edward Short was cited for catching and possessing rockfish in the EEZ; and Edward McCabe Tingle, Asher Lee Rogers, Robert Fisher Jr., and Travis James Timmons all were ticketed for catching, possessing, and transporting striped bass from the EEZ into Maryland waters. According to NRP spokesman Sgt. Brian Albert, all anglers face a $100 federal fine and a $250 state fine per fish. The 15 rockfish confiscated by the NRP were donated to a local family shelter.

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by Capt. C.D. Dollar

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hile perusing back through the pages of my 2012 fishing log, confusion swirled in the chasms of my head. What happened? Sure, I caught a decent number of rockfish, respectable numbers of yellow perch, and even some Spanish macks and spotted trout. I certainly had more than my fair share of fun. But there was one glaring omission: I failed to register a single new species.

Every year for at least the past decade, I’ve caught at least one new (to me) species, but that streak ended this past season, and somehow I barely noticed. Not only is this disappointing, it’s unacceptable. So while others pledge in the New Year to cut weight or lay off one vice or another, I promise not only to restart the catch-list streak but launch a new streak. I plan to wet a line in a creek, river, or bay that I’ve never been to before. That ought to keep me out of trouble.

Pickerel, freshwater trout, yellow perch, and sea bass (save a spot on the rail for me, Captain Monty) will be likely candidates for my winter angling pursuits. And like many guides during the winter, I’ll run the fishing show and lecture circuit. The Sportsman’s Expo at the Upper Marlboro, MD, Show Palace January 11-13 kicks things off, followed by several Maryland Saltwater Sportfishing Association expos. I plan to bring some tricked-out fishing kayaks to Coastal Conservation Association Maryland’s Lefty Kreh’s TieFest March 9, scheduled at a bigger venue—the Prospect Bay Country Club in Grasonville, MD. While winter thins out the crowds, under the right conditions you can catch a good number of different species in our region, especially in the Bay’s sweetwater tributaries. Here’s a rundown of the scaled quarry the PropTalk pros will be chasing this month:

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aptain Sonney Forrest of Reel Relief Charters out of Solomons, one of the deans of the Solomons charter fleet, ain’t no dummy. Capt.

Sonney will move his operation to Marathon, FL, for the cold months. Marathon is one of a few places where you can fish both the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico all in the same day. Here’s a sampling of what he’ll fish for: trolling for Wahoo, king mackerel, tuna, sailfish and dolphin (mahi-mahi) in the morning, and then chumming on one of the myriad reefs for snapper, grouper, and sharks in the afternoon. You’ll be back to the dock just in time for happy hour, he promises.

##Jim Catterton fooled this fat, late-season linesider while fishing with friend Jeff Sykes on the Bay. Photo by Jeff Sykes

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vaptain Kevin Josenhans with Josenhans Fly Fishing guides year-round, so the winter weather of January and February will slow him down—but just a tad.

“While we will be fishing the CBBT if the rockfish are active, perhaps our favorite cold-weather pastime is casting into the dark waters of the Pocomoke River for crappie, perch, pickerel, and bass,” Capt. Kevin says, adding, “Bundle up, bring some coffee, and an ultralight spinning rod, and enjoy plying the nooks and crannies of this beautiful Eastern Shore tidal river.”

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ropTalk contributor Ric Burnley predicts that most Virginia Beach, VA, anglers will be focused on striped bass in the New Year as big fish school up in the ocean. “Crews trolling parachute jigs, big plugs, and spoons will pull trophy rockfish from beneath diving gannets, while light-tackle anglers will cast swimming shad and bucktails to schools of rockfish,” Burnley says. “Anglers who sneak away from the rockfish madness will find tautog biting along the CBBT. Drop a piece of clam on a single-hook bottom rig into the rocks and pilings to pull out feisty tog,” Burnley adds. Sea bass season reopens on New Year’s Day and anglers will celebrate by loading the boat with fat knot-heads.

Burnley suggests a two-hook bottom rig with chunks of cut bait to trick sea bass, but a light-action combo spooled with 30-pound braid and armed with a Lucaunus jig will catch just as many fish with no bait and twice the fun.”Big-game anglers are anxious to see if bluefin tuna return to inshore waters off Virginia Beach. At the first sign of bluefin, break out the Ilanders and 80s and get in on the action. Blackfin tuna have already arrived to the rock piles off Hatteras, NC. Anglers working vertical jigs are scoring steady action on big blackfin.

Later in the month, bluefin tuna will pull into the edge of the Gulf Stream. Crews trolling Ilanders and SeaWitches will get covered up with big bluefin. Brave souls who drop jigs or cast big topwater poppers will have their arms pulled from their sockets,” Burnley promises.

en Neill of the Peninsula Salt Water Sport Fisherman’s Association is fired up: “We will have an open sea bass season during January and February—fishing should be fantastic!” Neill adds that offshore bottom fishing for tilefish and grouper will be good as long as you can put up with all of the spiny dogfish.

Speckled trout will remain available south of Norfolk in the Elizabeth River’s “Hot Ditch” area. Striped bass will the main target for most anglers around the mouth of the Bay. February is the month that the fish begin returning en masse into the Chesapeake Bay. “You can catch them in the ‘open’ coastal waters near the mouth of the Bay, and there will be some great catch-and-release action in the ‘closed’ waters at the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel (CBBT),” Neill says, adding, “The coastal wrecks will be the location to catch one of my favorite species, the tautog. Other possible species to target this month will be bluefish and maybe even bluefin tuna through early February. Two winters ago, we had good cod fishing around the coastal wrecks. We hope they make another showing this winter!”

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aptain Walt of Light Tackle Charters will transition from fishing for stripers at the CBBT to plying the quiet waters of the Pocomoke River for crappie, perch, pickerel, and bass. Capt. Walt recommends jigheads tipped with minnows and spinners on ultralight tackle to fool these sweetwater fish. On February 9, Capt.

Walt will present a seminar, “Catching Striped Bass with Lures on the Susquehanna Flats” in Quarryville, PA.

##One of Capt. Kevin Josenhans’ clients with a fesity, late-season schoolie striper caught on fly tackle in Tangier Sound. Photo by Capt. Kevin Josenhans

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Pocomoke River

ften in the fishing world, hyperbole is slung around as freely as hash in a diner.

When people speak in glowing terms about the beautiful Pocomoke River, however, they’re telling no tales. I don’t spend nearly enough time on this picturesque tidal tributary as I’d like, but the hours fishing for panfish, largemouth bass, and chain pickerel rank among the best.

From its headwaters at the Great Cypress Swamp on the Maryland/Delaware border, the river runs a total of 73 miles—55 of which flow through Maryland on its meandering course into Pocomoke Sound. The tannic waters of the Pocomoke hold good numbers gamefish, and thick stands of trees buffer the waters from cold, blustery winter winds. The combination makes for great fishing on bluebird days in January and February.

I keep it simple when on the Pocomoke. I’ll work water depths from eight to 12 feet, using curly tailed plastic grubs on jig heads of one-sixteenth to one-eighth of an ounce.

Live minnows on jigs are a killer tactic, too. Spinning gear with six-pound test is sufficient, and when it’s cold, braid performs better than mono. Pack a six-weight fly rod with dark flies, if the long rod is your thing.

Two of my friends, Captain Walt of Light Tackle Charters and Captain Kevin Josenhans of Josenhans Fly Fishing, are full-time guides and know well the charms of the Pocomoke in the winter. Walt focuses on deep bends on the river—45 degrees or more— where he works the inside of the river bend first for pickerel, then moves out a little for the crappie and perch. Captain Walt likes to fish jig heads under a balsa wood bobber about eight feet below the target—usually crappie. Capt. Kevin will use similar methods, but also knows well how to lure a pickerel or crappie into hitting a fly.

The wonderfully dark waters of the Pocomoke River not only offer good fishing, but the land through which this historic waterway flows bursts with wildlife.

So dress warmly, load up the thermos, and explore this unique Maryland treasure.

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Charters, Guides, and Head Boats

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

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

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## Alan Woodyard has opened W Marine Canvas in Yacht Haven at 326 First Street in the Eastport section of Annapolis. The company specializes in bimini tops, dodgers, and canvas enclosures for powerboats, sailboats, and buildings (e.g., canvas awnings). wmarinecanvas.com ## In addition to providing engines, drives, and dynamic positioning systems for a new class of 46-foot catamarans to support America’s Cup, Volvo Penta Americas in Chesapeake VA, brought North, Central, and South Americas and the Caribbean under a unified management structure via a Latin America organization effective January 1, 2013. New appointees to support this initiative include Julia Zelenock (director of marketing), Marcelo Puscar (director of marine sales for Latin America), and Elpidio Luiz de Narde (director of aftermarket sales and customer support for Latin America). volvopenta.com ## The Marine Trades Association of Baltimore County (MTABC) and Kellogg Marine each donated $1000 to the New Jersey Marine Trades Association to support fellow tradesmen devastated by Hurricane Sandy. MTABC also awarded $2000 scholarships to eight local high school students: Yong Cho, Laura Cutlip, Katherine Dickson, Justin Gensicki, Gianna Marchini, Xhulio Shyti, Ryan Theiss, and John Wilmouth. mtabc.org ## For members, the Sparrows Point Country Club marina in Baltimore has reduced its slip fees by 25 percent for 2013. Yearround slip holders will pay $3.25 per foot, including electric. sparrowspointcc.org ## The Baltimore Inner Harbor Marine Center is a new Maryland Clean Marina through the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The facility serves transient yachts more than 100 feet long, operates a fuel dock, and does hundreds of pumpouts each season with both in-slip service and a fixed pump at the fuel dock.

Of the nearly 600 marinas and boatyards in Maryland, about 25 percent are now certified Clean Marinas. dnr.state.md.us

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## Restauranteur Rick Toth will operate the dining facilities at Dennis Point Marina & Campground in Drayden, MD. Rick and his family owned and operated the Oakwood Lodge near Piney Point on the Potomac River until Hurricane Isabel destroyed the building. At Dennis Point, Rick and his family plan to provide excellent, reasonably priced food and an unparalleled waterfront ambiance. Rick will continue serving local seafood dishes, expand the facility’s catering options, and maximize use of Dennis Point’s outdoor waterfront deck. dennispointmarina.net ## Paddlers in the Broomes Island area of Calvert County can now easily access the Patuxent River via a new canoe and kayak launch at Nan’s Cove, installed by the Calvert County Natural Resources Division and the Maryland DNR’s Boating Services. The new floating dock features an aluminum gangway and a simple paddle-on, push-off method of dry-docking. Two Waterway Improvement Grants paid for the $9984 project. ## MarineMax in Baltimore and MarineMax in Joppa, MD, are two of eight new dealers for Scout Boats, including 15- to 35-foot sportfishing, fish-and-ski, walkaround, flat, and Bay boat models. marinemax.com ## Hinckley Yachts has partnered in My-Villages, a free, online, digital community. Founded in 2011 in Alexandria, VA, My-Villages connects boatbuilders, service yards, experienced product users, and marine equipment manufacturers with boat owners. hinckleyyachts.com / my-villages.com

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##Photo of Nina Ullrich courtesy of ABYC

## This June, Nina Ullrich (above) joined the American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) in business development and marketing. Ullrich has lived near the water most of her life in Hampton, VA. She resides in Galesville, MD, on a 53-foot Hatteras. In December, Regan Edwards (above) joined ABYC as the membership coordinator. Edwards has been involved in boating on the Chesapeake Bay most of her life. She’s an active member of the Annapolis community, a board member of Box of Rain, and an Eastport YC member. abycinc.org ## Volunteers have created the International Maritime Mentoring Community, a free website to help maritime workers, those considering a job in the maritime industry, and those who represent maritime colleges and employers. Mentorship helps people navigate career path choices, understand what it takes to advance and perform, and gives them an insider’s view not generally otherwise available. In addition to being personally satisfying, being a mentor extends professional networks and provides opportunities to recruit the best and brightest. maritimementors.com ## Torqeedo has launched an 80-horsepower, electric motor (“Deep Blue”) that is designed to offer convenience, price worthiness, and performance. An onboard computer uses GPS to calculate remaining range and displays travel time and direction to individual waypoints.

For the 325-volt, direct-current, highvoltage Deep Blue System, lithium batteries from the automotive industry were developed for maritime applications; the batteries come with a nineyear capacity warranty. torqeedo.com

Send your Chesapeake Bay business soundbites and high-resolution photos to ruth@proptalk.com. proptalk.com

BROKERAGE

& CLASSIFIED SECTIONS HELP WANTED North Point Yacht Sales Is hiring full time sail and power yacht brokers in Annapolis, MD and Charleston, SC locations. Requirements: proven track record in yacht sales, strong client relationships skills, experience in development of sales plan and execution of plans, expertise in customer support, experience in power and sailboat market analysis, four year BS/BA degree preferred. Please send all inquiries and resumes to Ken@NorthPointYachtSales.com.

The Schooner Woodwind is hiring Customer Service Reps and Dockhands.

FT & PT seasonal employment. Boating and Customer Service experience preferred.

Download application @ https://www. schoonerwoodwind.com/employment/ Baltimore Operations Manager For MD passenger vessel operation.

Full-time. For Opportunity Description and how to apply, go to: http://watermarkcruises.com/ aboutEmployment.htm

REAL ESTATE Solomons Area 24 Slip Marina 14 covered & 4 BR home w/separate waterfront to be sold together, water & elec at slips $950,000. 45354 Joy Point Lane, California MD 20619, (240) 925-2204.

West Ocean City Townhouse 3 blocks from Sunset Marina. 2 bedrooms, One and a half bath. New stainless appliances. Granite. Tile floors.

Excellent cond. Assigned parking, pool $189,500 (443) 956-3523.

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.

25’ - 40’ Slips and Winter Dry Storage Power & sail, cozy, intimate MD Clean Marina in protected Deale harbor, excellent boating & fishing, free Wi-Fi & pumpout, 30 mins. from DC. (410) 8677919, 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) 268-0660, www.annapoliscitymarina.com.

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) 586-1915.

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45’ Boat Slip for Rent $3,000 or Immediate Sale $15,000. Canton Cove Marina, 2901 Boston St., slip #2901 Boston Street. Best slip in Inner Harbor.

Raymond Bahr (410) 534-7655, rdb60@aol.com New 35’ Sail or Power Slip In leafy “hurricane hole” just west of Bay Bridge.

Ten minutes to open Bay, Whitehall Marina. Hinckley maintenance. $2,000 per yr. Call David @ (202) 833-2451.

West River, Chalk Point Marine, Annual Slips (up to 48’ loa) w/full length catwalks. Moorings available. Attractive and well maintained facility w/ resident caretaker. (410) 991-9660, www.ChalkPointMarine.com

SURVEYORS ABYI Marine Surveyors, LLC Power & sailboat surveys, big or small, gas or dsl.

Contact Derek Rhymes, NAMS-CMS and SAMS A.M.S. (410) 268-4404 or toll-free (866) 608-4404.

DONATIONS Donate Your Boat And help teach at-risk teens to sail. (202) 478-0396, www.planet-hope.org

POWER

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

Email: john@yachtview.com, Cell: 443-223-7864, Office: 410-923-1400, Website: www.yachtview.com Key West 189 FS ’12 Very new. Bottom paint. 115 hp Yamaha 4-stroke with less than 10 hrs. Trailer. Wonderful boat for fishing or family/recreational use. Owner needs to sell. $22,500 (443) 510-5327

22’ Composite Yacht Center Console New design & construction for 2012!

The little sister to the popular Composite 26. Very curvy w/Carolina flare fwd, Break sheer mid ships & tumble home aft. Introductory pricing includes 150-hp Yamaha & a venture trailer. $49,000 www.compositeyacht.biz, (410) 476-4414

24' 2007 Bayliner 246 Discovery Factory Air, Brovo III drive, Merc 350 Mag, Shows like new! Our trade.

Priced for quick sale at $29,950. This won't last! 410-827-5230 24’ Crownline Cruisers 242 ’01/ Mercruiser 5.7L Fully equipped and ready for your day and weekend cruises. $22,000 Contact Mike Hiesener at 410-604-4300 or mikeh@clarkslanding.com 26’ Composite Center Console ’12 Starting at ONLY $78,000 the Composite 26’ is a well priced fishing machine. Equipped with the Yanmar dsl option you can expect 6-gph @ cruise.

Standard features include composite construction, VE barrier coat on hull, Racor fuel filter system, 2 bilge pumps, 2 piece high impact rubrail, hydraulic steering, 2 - 31 series batteries, 3 position battery switch, 12 volt outlet, high speed compass, 48” 5 rod rocket launcher/leaning post, transom baitwell, 8 ss rod holders, 6 - 8” pull up cleats, epoxy coated aluminum fuel tanks, all ss hardware, and h/d bow eye. Power options run from 5.7 - 6 litre inboard gas, Yanmar or Cummins dsls from 315 to 480-hp, single Yamaha 350-hp or twins from 150 to 250-hp. Call now for our extensive option list & pricing. CC Cuddy & Express models also available. Base price starting at $78K Call Patrick Edwards @ 1-410-476 4414 or email patrick@compositeyacht.biz

26’ Sea Ray 260 Sundancer ’02 with Twin 5.0L MPI Bravo II’s and sterndrives. Loaded, clean and ready to roll. Great canvas package!

Priced to sell $29,900 Contact Tim at 410-267-8181 or Tim@AnnapolisYachtSales.com

Mako 260b ’91 For over 40 yrs (since 1966) Mako Marine has been designing & building revolutionary fishing boats that quickly earned a reputation as one of the most rugged in the world. The 260 Walkaround is a fine example of Mako’s heritage, her enormous cockpit provides generous room for multiple bluewater anglers. She was repowered in ’04 with 2 Yamaha 200-hps. High pressure direct injection outboard engs, w/150 eng hrs.

You’ll be fishing & cruising for yrs to come. Her features include: custom welded anodized aluminum tower w/ Controls-Electronics Locker-Rocket launchers-spreader lights & lower station clear enclosure, trim tabs, recessed walkaround cabin w/V berth & dinette table, fresh water sink, marine head, bow pulpit w/anchor roller, cockpit coaming bolsters, full transom w/ outboard bracket, hydraulic steering, flush mount rod holders, circulating livewell, raw water washdown, insulated fish/Ice boxes, Much more! Completely re-wired in 2011 $36,000 Call Patrick Edwards @ 1-410-476 4414 or email patrick@compositeyacht.biz

27' 2012 Ranger Tug Single 180HP Yanmar Diesel. Genset, Air/Heat, Garmin electronics package. Dinghy and outboard convey. Seller moving up. A solid value at $169,000!

410-827-5230 27’ Sea Ray 270 Sundeck ’07 / Mercruiser 496 Mag Horizon Bravo III - luxury with speed only 252 hrs, lift kept and includes trailer, she’s a must see. $59,900 Contact Gregg Dyson at 410-867-9550 or gdyson@clarkslanding.com

28' Boston Whaler Outrage '11 Twin 300 Verados with 50 hours and warranties, E140 touchscreen w/Radar, loaded. Our trade, lift kept. $149,000 Call Ned Dozier, 443-9950732, ned@theyachtgroup.com, www.theyachtgroup.com

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29 Back Cove 2004 New flag blue Awlgrip; full electronic; A/C; genset; elect. Davits; 315 Yanmar. Shows well. Asking $118,000. Call Rick Casali 410-279-5309 or Rick@NorthPointYachtSales.com

29’ Dyer 1999 Grace Lots of accessories and well maintained.

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

Call David Cox 410-310-3476 or davidcox@northpointyachtsales.com 29’ Sea Ray 290 Amberjack ’03 Twin Mercruiser Inboards w/ V Drives, Gen Air/Heat, Raymarine C80 Exceptionally clean! $59,500 Call Tony Tumas day or evening (443) 553-5046. email: tony@greatblueyachts.com, see photos & full specs at www.greatblueyachts.com 290 Sea Ray Sundancer ’96 As all Sea Rays she is fully loaded w/all the comforts of home. A little TLC and couple updates would bring her right back. She boasts the most powerful engine option of the 1996 breed. Super spacious below decks, Double cabin model w/enclosed head AC, spacious galley & settee that doubles as a berth. $19,000 Call Patrick Edwards @ 1-410-476-4414 or email patrick@compositeyacht.biz

30’ Bruckmann 29.9 Blue Star (2001) aggressively priced at $135,000. Neat as a pin and comfortable below. Twin Diesels w/ low hours. Contact davidcox@northpointyachtsales.com or call 410-310-3476 for details or make an offer.

30’ Cruisers 300 Express ’03 Twin Volvo Penta 5.0 OSi’s with Volvo XDP stern drives. Complete package. Lift kept for the past 2 yrs. Priced to sell! $59,900 Contact Patrick 410-267-8181 or Patrick@AnnapolisYachtSales.com

30’ Duffy Electric Hybrid ’02 New listing. Powers for pennies/hr; diesel genset; radar; GPS; A/P; A/C; galley; enclosed head; Lovely, quiet & green! Asking $99k. Call Rick Casali 410-279-5309 or Rick@NorthPointYacht Sales.com

31' Blue Seas Flybridge '89 Blue Jacket is a very well kept and maintained to a very high level. Major price reduction now offerered at $89,000!

Please call NPYS at 410-280-2038.

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

by Hinckley fighting lady yellow, $114,500 huge deal!!! (410) 476-4414, Price www.compositeyacht.biz Reduced!!! $95,000 32’ Cruisers 320 Express ’04 /Volvo Penta 5.7 GXi Twins - Well maintained and cruise ready for spring $89,900 Contact Kim Ewing at 410-604-4300 or kewing@clarkslanding.com 32’ Mast & Mallet ’08 315 Yanmar offers 16 knot cruise; bow thruster; A/C; dark green hull; inverter; varnished transom; like new. Reduced to $150,000. Bring offers. Rick Casali 410-279-5309 or Rick@NothPointYachtSales.com

32’ Regulator ’05 The 32 FS is the frontrunner in its class in performance, versatility & quality. Built with the hardcore angler in mind, the Regulator 32 FS sports the Fiberglass Grillage System™ which provides the structural framework & stability to fish in any sea cond. you may encounter. Its impressive storage capacity includes a 645-quart forward in-deck, insulated fishbox which doubles as locking storage for 8 rods; a 50-gallon livewell with the bait calming blue gelcoat; and a 130-quart fishbox in the transom. Other storage features include an insulated cooler beneath the forward-facing seat, two extra large dry storage compartments & a huge anchor locker. $94,000 Call Patrick Edwards @ 1-410-476 4414 or email patrick@compositeyacht.biz 32’ Sharps Island ’90 With single Cummins dsl. Very Good cond.n inside and out. Very comfortable cruiser with hard back and large cockpit. Call Frank 410-703-4017. See full specs at www.walczakyacht.com

33’ Tiara Open ’88 This Tiara 3300 Open is a stylish family cruiser. Tiara boats have an unparalleled reputation for top quality construction. The well designed interior of this Tiara 3300 Open features overnight berths for 6 in a cabin of unusual elegance. The 3300 still manages to provide an excellent fishing/ entertaining cockpit with a swim platform and transom door, Meaning this 3300 Open can provide easy access for you and your guests to come aboard or you haul in a few hundred pounds of tuna very easily! Powered by twin 454 Crusader 7.4 liter gas engines this Tiara 3300 will cruise at 22 knots. Asking $36,900 Contact Patrick@compositeyacht.biz (410) 476 4414

SISTERSHIP

34’ Beneteau Swift 34 ‘12 Seaworthy fast trawler design by Beneteau – Cummins 425-hp dsl – 55 hrs – Loaded with extras – Stored inside for winter. “As New Condition” $329,000 Paul Rosen 410-267-8181 or paul@annapolisyachtsales.com 34’ Wellcraft Gran Sport ’89 Twin 454s, gen, air, new canvas, free winter storage & spring launch - $16,500 Call Tony Tumas day or evening (443) 553-5046. email: tony@greatblueyachts.com, see photos & full specs at www.greatblueyachts.com

35’ Nauset FB Down East ’84 New Yanmar; two helms; large cockpit; A/C; New listing. Asking $149,000.

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

35’ Bayliner ’97 Three cabins, 2 heads make it the perfect live aboard.

454 Mercruiser engines w/under 400 hrs make it the perfect Bay cruiser. $59,500. Call Patrick 410-267-8181 or Patrick@AnnapolisYachtSales.com 35’ Duffy 35 Classic Flybridge DownEast w/ low hrs Yanmar.

Yard maintained, new canvas ’11, AC, Galley up, shower stall + head, price reduced $129,000.

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

34 Pursuit Express ’00 New canvas; Bristol condition; A/C; genset; many upgrades.

New listing.

Asking $118,000.

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

35’ Marlago Cuddy ’09 300 Verados with 145 hrs and warranty to 2015. Full enclosure, Super Jet Black hull, great electronics and all the latest Marlago updates. Call Ned Dozier, 443-9950732, ned@theyachtgroup.com. www.theyachtgroup.com

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CLASSIFIED AND BROKERAGE

35’ Regal Commodore ’05 215 hrs Twin 8.1 Volvo Penta, Kohler Generator, Heat and AC along with excellent styling, fit & finish. A must see. $129,000. Patrick 410-267-8181 or Patrick@AnnapolisYachtSales.com 35’ Viking Express Sport Fish ’85 This is a must see boat that is in wonderful cond. This is the perfect boat for anyone looking for a boat to enjoy with the family or go out & fish with the guys. Please call David at our Annapolis North Point Office at 410-280-2038 Ext. 15 or Email him at David@NorthPointYachtSales.com

36' Carver Mariner '06 $169,000.

Spacious bridge, like new, well equipped & maintained. Great for cruising/entertaining.

Quality accommodations incl. fully equipped galley & separate shower. Call Kirk Wilson at 614-989-7775, or email kirk@gratitudeyachting.com. If you need a quality boat to be sold, call Kirk

36’ Sea Ray Sedan Bridge ‘08 36' 2001 Endeavour Power Cat Best Price and cond. on the Market. Low T 125HP Yanmar Diesels. Genset hr Cummins dsls. 2 Stateroom layout, Air/heat, Full electronic. New canvas Genset, Raymarine electronics. Full 2012. One owner since new! Asking Flybridge enclosure.

Call Chris $174,000. 410-827-5230 443-926-1278. See full specs at www.walczakyacht.com 36’ Hinckley Picnic Boat Classic ’98 BLUE SKIES is a Hinckley maintained Classic Picnic Boat / many recent upgrades including Stars and Stripes Blue Awlgrip. She is very clean and ready to go. $210k Offered by Hinckley Yachts, contact Peter Howard (410) 263-0095 or phoward@hinckleyyachts.com

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36’ Island Packet Craft Express Cruiser Dual Yanmar 370 hp each. low hrs, Kohler genset, AC, radar & plotter, high quality construction based on surf rescue raft design. $289,900.

Call Kirk Wilson at Gratitude Yachting, cell 614 989-7775, for more info on this boat or to sell your boat, kirk@gratitudeyachting.com 36’ Jarvis Newman Pettegrow ’88 None nicer. Repowered in ’05 w/ 370 Yanmar; 15 knot cruise; thruster; genset; A/C; Espar; A/P; radar; 3 GPS/ plotters. Reduction down to $159,900.

Call Rick Casali 410-279-5309 or Rick@NorthPointYachtSales.com 36’ Sabre Double Cabin Fast Trawler ’92 T-250-hp Detroits, cruise 16 and top at 21 knots, 2 strms w/private heads, dual helms, Furuno Radar, Garmin chartplotter, Autohelm, TV, Stereo etc. Great Day has been well maintained & gives a lot for the money. $92,900 SOA 877-267-1808

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

All composite construction, 575-hp Caterpillar C-9 dsl eng, massive cockpit space & interior space. Fully equipped & ready to run. Contact patrick@compositeyacht.biz 410-4764414. Huge Price Reduction $295,000

37’ Judge Oxford ‘10 Built for cruising couple. Single strm, hard back, phenomenally economical Cummins single 480-hp., Bow and Stern Thrusters, Genset, Air and Heat, complete electronics package. Call Chris 443-926-1278. see full specs at www.walczakyacht.com 38 Fountain TE CC '08 107 hours on triple 300 Verados. 52mph cruise, 75 top. Fighting Lady Yellow hull, custom hard top, Garmin 7212 touchscreen. Custom Manning trailer.

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

Pow e r 37’ Four Winns Excalibur ’03 One owner, rack stored since purchased new.

Engines professionally maintained and have under 100 hrs. $127,900 Contact Patrick 410-267-8181 Patrick@AnnapolisYachtSales.com

‘08 Azure AZ220 - $33,900

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

Custom Tuna Tower, electronic throttles, electric engine hatch.

HUGE DEAL @ $105,000 Call Jonathan 804-776-7575 or jonathan@annapolisyachtsales.com

‘11 Beneteau Monte Carlo 42 - $475,000

38’ Little Harbor Whisperjet ’99 TRAVELLER is a fine example of a well-equipped Little Harbor 38. Lightly used & Hinckley maintained. Would make a great boat for day or overnight boatin. Price reduced to $279,000.

Offered by Hinckley Yachts, contact Peter Howard (410) 263-0095 or phoward@hinckleyyachts.com.

39’ Carver 396 ’02 Motor Yacht Cummins 6bta twin dsls – Way above average cond., well maintained and cared for $199,000 Contact Paul Lash at 410-867-9550 or pjlash@clarkslanding.com

‘90 Egg Harbor Golden Egg - 34 $79,900

‘02 Camano Troll 31 - $110,000

AYS Power is expanding rapidly and we have buyers looking for quality listings!

Call today to find out why you should list your boat with AYS! Contact Annapolis Yacht Sales at: 410-267-8181 Annapolis, MD | 804-776-7575 Deltaville, VA 410-639-4082 Rock Hall, MD or visit www.annapolisyachtsales.com 64 February 2013 PropTalk

37’ Rinker 342 Express Cruiser ’06 PRICE JUST REDUCED! Professionally maintained, beautiful boat that is loaded with generator, Airco, dinghy, TV and many other upgrades. Now Asking $95,000 Call Bob (410)-267-8181 or Bob@AnnapolisYachtSales.com

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

Owner will consider partial trade. $399,000 Call Ned Dozier, 443-9950732, ned@theyachtgroup.com, www.theyachtgroup.com.

41’ Carver Motoryacht ‘07 Lift kept!

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

42’ Uniesse Open ‘99 Sleek and Stylish. Loaded. Preferred Twin Cummins dsl package, Genset, AC, 2 Stateroom layout, Excellent condition.

Call Frank 410-703-4017. see full specs at www.walczakyacht.com

40’ Riviera Offshore Express ’04 One owner, locally cruised boat in perfect condition. Low hours on reliable Volvo diesels. Custom windshield to hard top, spray rails, new stereo, great electronics. Just detailed. Owner moving up to a larger Riviera. $249,000 Call Ned Dozier, 443-995-0732 (mobile), ned@theyachtgroup.com 40’ Robbins This Robbins 40 is kept in absolutely pristine cond. The boat is this owners pride & joy. The attention to maintenance & upgrades speaks volumes to back that up. 2010 Refit-500-hp Cummins (8.3L QSC-500) 1000 hrs, New Aquamet 22 shaft/ new wheel, new windows, new Awl Grip hull paint, new polished SS, portlights, Yanmar 5kw Gen-set, Soda blasted bottom/ Interprotect barrier & anti fouling paint below waterline, Pompanette Platinum Series helm chair, Marvair 12,000BTU AC w/reverse cycle heat, engine driven “school bus heater”, and much much more!!!!! Asking $185,000 Contact Patrick@compositeyacht.biz or (410) 476 4414 40’ Robbins ’85 This classic Chesapeake Bay deadrise was built by the legendary Cecil Robbins of Cambridge, MD. The Robbins 40 is widely regarded as one of the benchmark Chesapeake bay deadrise designs for both commercial & recreational uses. This vessel’s interior accommodations include a private lavatory w/electrosan head system, A large v-berth & forward storage & counter space. The salon features a dinette, a helm station w/a sink & cabinetry to aft & starboard. Teak & holly salon, Norcold DC refrigerator, Sound insulated engine box, Two steering stations, extended canvas enclosure & cock pit cushions, Onan GenSet & much more!!! $125,000 Call Patrick Edwards @ 1-410-476 4414 or email patrick@compositeyacht.biz

42’ Jones ’00 Well equipped dual purpose bay boat. Ready for pleasure & families, or for a charter business. 575hp dsl eng, A/C w/reverse cycle heat, engine driven heater, gen, radar, & so much more!! Asking $175,000, the owner is a motivated seller.

Contact patrick@compositeyacht.biz 410-476-4414

2008 T 44 Flybridge BLUE ANGEL is now $849,000 Virtually Every Option

2001 Picnic Boat Classic SWEET 16 at $240,000

1998 Picnic Boat Classic BLUE SKIES at $210,000 Very Clean

2011 Picnic Boat MK III GRACE at $895,000 Practically Brand New and Available Now!!!

22’ Custom Skiff SURPRISE at $89,500 Built for past Owner of Hinckley

42’ Sabre Flybridge Sedan ’02 T-465 Yanmars. Too many custom features to mention, outstanding upgrades, impressively maintained, not like any other 42. She is worth far more than the asking price of $359,000 OBYS 410-226-0100 42’ Sabre Hardtop Express ’07 Lumina is in beautiful cond. & lightly used. Fully loaded w/all the latest electronics by Furuno including 3D multi-function displays. Twin Yanmar 480s, 8kw genset & 3 zone A/C provide all season comfort.

Reduced to $450,000 Paul Mikulski 410.961.5254 or Paul@northpointyachtsales.com 43’ Sabreline Trawler ‘96 3 Cabin with wonderful accommodations and equipment. Large Flybridge and Cockpit. Twin Cat dsl Power. Includes dingy on lift at swim platform. Call Frank 410-703-4017. see full specs at www.walczakyacht.com

43’ Wellcraft Portofino ‘94 Stylish cruiser w/twin Caterpillar 3208s, great cockpit & swim platform plus acres of deck for sunbathing $89,500 Check it out at www.annapolisyachtsales.com Call Jonathan at 804-776-7575 Deltaville VA

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2002 T44 Express ALEXA is now $595,000 NEW Engines!!

High end listings always welcome!

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CLASSIFIED AND BROKERAGE 43’ Carver Aft 430 Cockpit Motor Yacht ’96 Twin Cummings dsl, Gen, Air/ Heat, sundeck hardtop and enclosure many upgrades $106,900 Call Tony Tumas day or evening (443) 553-5046. email: tony@greatblueyachts.com, see photos & full specs at greatblueyachts.com

44’ Hinckley Talaria Express ’01 SIRIUS has been lovingly maintained & constantly updated by her second owner w/no expense spared. She lives under a custom built, covered slip and has always been Hinckley maintained.

Recent clean survey available! $695,000. Offered by Hinckley Yachts, contact Peter Howard (410) 263-0095 or phoward@hinckleyyachts.com

44’ Navigator 4400 ’03 Pilothouse Motoryacht Twin 318-hp dsl engines w/low hrs – Two Queen cabins – Lacquered cherry joiner work. Uptown Girl is ready to cruise. $225,000.

Contact Paul Rosen 410-267-8181 paul@annapolisyachtsales.com

44’ Hinckley Talaria Flybridge ’08 BLUE ANGEL represents a virtually new T-44 FB and is a head-turner wherever she goes. Outfitted w/the ultimate in entertainment systems & options; she leaves nothing to be desired. Recent clean survey available! $849k. Offered by Hinckley Yachts, contact Peter Howard (410) 263-0095 or phoward@hinckleyyachts.com.

43’ Hatteras Motor Yacht ’76 Classic vessel with a covered cockpit & plenty of deck space.

Powered by twin Cummins 903s.

She won’t last long! $47,000.

Contact Patrick 410-267-8181 Patrick@AnnapolisYachtSales.com 43’ Vista Sundeck MY ’87 Twin Cat dsls, 3 zone Heat / Air, Gen, Sundeck w/ Hardtop and enclosure $95,000 Call Tony Tumas day or evening (443) 5535046. email: tony@greatblueyachts. com, see photos & full specs at greatblueyachts.com

44' Tiara Sovran '06 New listing! Like new condition. Only 400 hrs. on QSM-11 Cummins; bow & stern thrusters; inverter; 2 staterooms & heads; full Raymarine electronics; A must see. Rick Casali 410-279-5309 or Rick@NorthPointYachtSales.com

44' Riviera Sport Yacht '09 Volvo IPS600's w/ Joystick. Blue Awlgripped hull, hydraulic platform w/ Zodiac RIB, every option including teak cockpit.

Amazing boat. Call Ned Dozier, 443995-0732, ned@theyachtgroup.com. www.theyachtgroup.com

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44’ Sea Ray 440 ’89 Aft cabin/Twin Mercruiser 7.4L Well-appointed bright and spacious home on the water. $59,900 Contact Kellie Moody at 410-604-4300 or kmoody@clarkslanding.com 45’ Sea Ray ’00 Express Bridge/ Cummins 450 Twin dsls $226,900 beautiful professionally maintained 3 strms, many recent upgrades w/ hydraulic platform, includes 16’ Novurania dinghy. Contact Mike Skreptack at 410-867-9550 or mike.s@clarkslanding.com

46’ Jefferson MY ‘86 Sundeck cruiser perfect for Great Loop. Twin Lehman 20-hp, hydraulic stern platform for dinghy launching. Recent bottom job.

A steal at $98,500! Call Jonathan at 804-776-7575. Deltaville VA

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47’ Sabre Motoryacht ’97 T-420-hp Cats. Here is a home you can take almost anywhere. 2 tremendous strms w/ensuites and everything else needed for extended cruising in comfort. Asking only $324,000 SOA 877-267-1808 47’ Riviera Excalibur M470 ’04 COMPLETE Refit 2011. New motors, drives soft goods, electronics, everything. Boat was lift kept under cover in fresh water. Only redone to keep a crew busy. Unreal opportunity.

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

47’ Riviera M470 Sports Cruiser ‘02 (AKA Wellcraft Excalibur) Turnkey Ready, This boat is in mint condition, as real must see! to many extra's to list current asking price is $185,000 interesting trades considered. (410) 320-2270.

48’ Elzey Custom Yacht ‘07 Built to yacht standards. Single 500hp Yanmar dsl, Genset, AC, loaded. Large Cockpit with extended hard top. Bow and Stern Thrusters. Call Frank 410-703-4017. See full specs at www.walczakyacht.com

54' 2003 Meridian 540 Pilothouse This beautiful one owner yacht has all you'd expect and more! Beautifully appointed with a wide open layout.

Must be seen! Asking $499,000. Only one on the east coast! 410-827-5230

Get Paid to Sail! The Woodwind schooners are hiring crew. Some sailing knowledge necessary. Fun people, avg. $12/hour, and lots of great sailing.

FT & PT. Download application @ https://www.schoonerwoodwind.com/ employment/

SOLD

49’ Alden 49 ‘05 If you are looking to SELL then call the Experts at North Point Yacht Sales. Get the RESULTS you deserve. 410-280-2038 52’ Sabre Salon Express ’09 T-865-hp Cats C15 w/remaining warranty. This is an outstanding example of Sabre’s Flag Ship. Loaded w/everything imaginable and ready to cruise. Asking $995,000 and looking for offers. SOA 877-267-1808

60' Hatteras Enclosed Bridge Sportfish ‘79 $225,000 OBO For detailed boat information and video, visit www.60hatterasforsale.com.

Call (410) 507-4150.

2006 Four Winns 248 Vista Like new, only 74 hrs!! V-8 5.7 Duo Prop 280-hp bow thruster (side shift external). Trim tabs, propane grill, eng compartment heater, fridge, HD TV AC/Heat, Microwave, shower, AM-FM-SAT music 6 disc CD changer, external cable/SAT outlet.

Trailer included.

Professionally maintained. Stored indoors, not used often. Book price $43,900 without extras or trailer. Make Offer. Call (724) 664-4164 Dan.

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Alliance Marine................................... 71 Coastal Properties................................ 5 MarineMax........................................ 7,33 alliance-marine.com

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marinemax.com

Allied Boatworks................................ 36 Composite Yacht................................ 49 Maritime Solutions............................. 32 alliedboatworks.com

compositeyacht.biz

Annapolis Yacht Sales.................. 13,64 Coppercoat USA................................. 42 annapolisyachtsales.com

coppercoatusa.com

Automotive Training Center.............. 36 Cypress Marine................................... 37 autotraining.edu

cypressmarine.com

Baltimore Boat Show......................... 25 Dennis Point Marina........................... 41 baltimoreboatshow.com

dennispointmarina.net

Black Dog Propellers......................... 14 Dr. LED................................................ 39 blackdogprops.com

doctorled.com

inflatablexperts.com

Marolina Yachts.................................. 30 marolinayachts.com

Martini Yacht Sales............................. 24 martiniyachtsales.com

MSSA 2013 Expo................................ 40 saltwaterfishingexpo.com

North Point Yacht Sales..................... 11 northpointyachtsales.com

Pantaenius America........................... 31 pantaenius.us

Boatyard Bar & Grill........................... 22 Fawcett Boat Supplies....................... 37 Pasadena Sportfishing Group........... 53 boatyardbarandgrill.com fawcettboat.com pasadenasportfishing.com

Boatyard Bar & Grill Tournament...... 51 Forespar.............................................. 26 Pettit Paint........................................... 46 boatyardbarandgrill.com

forespar.com

pettitmarine.com

BOE Marine......................................... 72 Harbor East Marina............................ 42 Pocket-Yacht Company..................... 29 boemarine.com

harboreastmarina.com

pocket-yacht.com

Tow.......................................... 16,17 Campbells Boatyard........................... 43 Hartge Yacht Yard............................... 39 Sea seatow.com campbellboatyard.com

hartgeyard.com

Cape Charles Town Harbor................ 41 Herrington Harbour............................ 34 capecharles.org

www.herringtonharbour.com

Chesapeake Area Captains Assn...... 40 Hinckley Yachts Annapolis................ 65 capca.net

thehinckleycompany.com

Chesapeake Bay Marine Refurbishing.29 Interlux.................................................. 2 (443) 480-1939

yachtpaint.com

Chesapeake Beach Resort & Spa..... 23 J Gordon.............................................. 32 chesapeakebeachresortspa.com

jgordonco.com

Sparrows Point Country Club Marina.8 sparrowspointcc.org

Summit North Marina........................... 3 summitnorthmarina.com

Tidal Fish............................................. 56 tidalfish.com

Vane Brothers..................................... 48 vanebrothers.com

Walczak Yacht Sales.......................... 28 walczakyacht.com

Chesapeake Harbour Inc................... 15 Jack Martin Insurance........................ 30 Wooden Boat Restoration Company. 49 chesapeakeharbour.com

jackmartin.com

woodenboatrestorationllc.com

Clarks Landing..................................... 4 Kent Island Kayaks............................ 53 Yacht Group, The................................ 63 clarkslanding.com

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MARKETPLACE Marine Moisture Meters For Fiberglass & Wood

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C HESAPEAKE CLA SSIC

“Open Sesame”

by Ruth Christie

##The Tug Atlas and the Berkley Bridge. Photo courtesy of the Sargeant Memorial Collection at the Norfolk Public Library, VA

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n 1935, the Tug Atlas made her way under the old Berkley Bridge on the Elizabeth River’s Eastern Branch in Norfolk, VA. On that particular day, photographer Harden David Vollmer was there to capture the moment in dramatic fashion.

The Wood Towing Company owned and operated that tug.

Once a small town on the shore of the Elizabeth River opposite Norfolk, Berkley was incorporated into the City of Norfolk in 1906.

The Berkley Bridge has had several incarnations. The earlier Berkley Bridge [shown] was built before 1922, east of the present one, along Main Street. A replacement for that span, in the

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present location, was completed in 1952. In 1991, the bridge was rebuilt to handle increased highway traffic.

Today, the double-leaf, bascule bridge merges I-464 traffic traveling from Chesapeake with I-264 traffic in Norfolk. The toll-free facility is one of only a small number of movable bridges on the Interstate Highway System. Each of the four leafs on the dual draw bridge weighs 640 tons. For the current schedule of Berkley Bridge openings, check here: virginiadot.org If you know more about the Tug Atlas, the Wood Towing Company, the Berkley Bridge, and/or another Chesapeake Classic, send your thoughts and images to ruth@proptalk.com.

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2002 49 Jefferson

2003 47 Riviera

Sea Horse $328,000

Tenacity $439,000

1996 48 Ocean Yachts

$259,000

SOLD

2005 55 Sea Ray

1999 53 Carver

2003 42 Tiara

2004 37 Formula PC

Judicious $347,000

Born To Run $329,000

Mackr $155,000

1997 48 Offshore

2002 46 Carver 466 MY

2004 46 Markley - Allen

2002 42 Ocean Yachts

Dakota Spirit $329,000

Beagle $269,000

$199,000

Fish Tales $279,000

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD 12/12

2006 69 Symbol

2006 46 Markley

1990 48 Californian MY

1999 41 Maxum

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