PropTalk Magazine March 2013

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Baltimore Boat Show Guide

The Convention Center in Baltimore will again overflow with boats, gear, and the people behind them when the Progressive Insurance Baltimore Boat Show returns February 28 through March 3. Plan to be there; it will be quite a show.

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Chesapeake Oyster Tins: Bay Country Time Machine

A pile of oyster shells or an old, sun-faded sign on the side of a cinder block building might provide a clue to the Bay’s former oyster glory days. But, when you take a peek into the slightly kitschy, eclectic world of vintage oyster tins, substantial evidence about these old bivalve-oriented shucking centers comes to light.

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How To Pick the Right Cruising Marina

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As a transient, you know to tip the dockhands some cold, hard cash when they help you enter and exit your slip with ego and vessel intact. But rewind a bit…

Did you want some tips on choosing the right marinas for short-term tie-ups? Then, read this. by Ruth Christie

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Marinas 101: Navigating the Necessities

Hundreds of marinas line the Chesapeake Bay’s 11,684 miles of shoreline, but for first-timers, finding the right marina can be somewhat intimidating. Luckily for you, with the right planning, the process of securing a marina—for annual storage or just for a week’s vacation—need not be stressful at all. Read on to find out what to expect when tying up. by Gary Reich

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New Year, New Boat: Service Your New Boat

Many new boat owners never forget the day they picked up their first boat... or when the shock of the first haul-out bill set in… or the when the engine mechanic first paid a visit. Read here to find out what to expect when the time comes to call in a professional to service your pride and joy.

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Kids + Boats + Camps = Fun

Listen up, parents! It’s time to start planning how you’ll keep the kids busy when school lets out for the summer. If your son or daughter hopes to swim, fish, powerboat, waterski, and learn about the Bay, Chesapeake Country boasts plenty of fun options.

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Saltwater Fly Fishing 101: The Finale

It’s time to hit the water and catch some feisty fish on the fly. Read here to find out what types of lines, fly patterns, and presentations to use on the species you’ll tangle with on the Chesapeake Bay. by Gary Reich

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Prop Thoughts with

Gary Reich

Hogwash P

ropTalk’s senior editor, Ruth Christie, has been giving me a lot of flack lately about the celebration of Bay foods you’ve likely noticed in the last few several issues of our magazine. Now don’t get me wrong, Ruth and I are like Forrest Gump and Jenny—as in peas and carrots—but she and I do have a long-running but healthy disagreement about some rules that some guy named Dave set up long before I arrived on the scene. I drew the line at food.

Dave’s rule was that “we don’t do recipes, restaurant reviews, or food-related items.”

I conveniently ignore this rule.

In January, Ken Spring with Small Open Boats in Port Republic, MD, invited me down the road a bit to see what he had going on at his boatshop, to introduce me to a neat guy named Charles Quimby, who does homegrown classic wooden boat restorations in his garage, and to give me the opportunity to see some distinctive boatshops and service yards in the

Southern Maryland area. He even bribed me with lunch at a local place he said was “unique.” It turns out that “unique” was the right adjective for our lunch spot— Jerry’s Place in Prince Frederick, MD. You might not expect what you see when you pull in here for the first time— the small family-run restaurant is attached to a Mr. Tire franchise on the side of busy Route 2 – 4 in Prince Frederick. After Spring and I sat down, we were given two delicately fried pieces of haddock with a wonderful tartar sauce—no charge, thank you, we just want to see if you like it.

Then a small bowl of kale was placed on the table, which I promptly turned my nose up at. That was until Jerry Jr. (who runs the place with his father) encouraged me to try it. To my surprise, bacon, onions, and butter make kale highly edible. But I don’t think it will change my vegetable-hating mantra anytime soon.

Next, I ordered a cup of cream of crab soup and a fried oyster sandwich. (By the

way, I was offered a “try before you buy sample of the soup before they’d serve it to me—something I have never encountered before.) The taste of the mound of crabmeat they dumped in the soup caught me off guard. I nudged Jerry Jr. when he walked by and said, “This doesn’t taste like pasteurized crabmeat to me.” Jerry Jr. said, “It isn’t. How can I charge $65 for a one-pound crab cake and use pasteurized meat?” I asked, “What do you put in your crab cakes?” to which Jerry Jr. responded, “Mayonnaise and Old Bay.” I immediately liked this guy.

The oysters arrived perfectly fried, plump, and “oystery.” They were the best fried oysters I have ever had outside of my own house. Once we’d finished, Jerry Jr. walked up to the table and asked me, “Do you like raw oysters?” I said, “You don’t know who you are dealing with, do you?”

He walked away quickly only to return with a fresh oyster on the half shell with a spot of green sauce on top. A quick slurp later and the briny wash of the oyster mixed with the green sauce to create a symphony of flavors. Jerry asked, “What do you think?” I said, “That sauce is incredible.” Before I knew it, Jerry handed me the recipe for the concoction, which is called Hogwash Sauce—a mix of cilantro, shallots, vinegar… well you’ll just have to try it for yourself. Keep in mind that Jerry Jr. didn’t know me from Adam. Apparently, this is just the way they treat folks at Jerry’s Place.

Every time I head out on a Chesapeake adventure, I learn that some of the best spots—restaurants, boatyards, marinas, tackle shops, and other Bay places—are ones with the funkiest outside wrappers.

Go search for one yourself, and tell gary@proptalk.com what you find.

See you on the Bay,

##Most restaurants guard their secrets. Not Jerry’s Place; it celebrates them. Photo by Gary Reich

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Out of My Mind

by Ruth Christie

Sunday, Someday…

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he photo below bears a boat. The shot was taken before the family date-stamp that reads: woke up, with coffee yet to be brewed, “Sunday, April 15, 2012, and breakfast more than 30 minutes in the 6:53:56 AM.” Yup. Only future. The water was calm, the skies clear, about 1440 hours to go until the first and the morning was relatively warm for weekend cruise of 2013… hopefully. And some of those hours will be spent working on the boat and getting her ready for the season, so those are good things to look forward to, also.

Other people [you know who you are] might get their jollies heading to Paris, France, or Cancun, Mexico, in the spring. Good for them.

My family prefers to get on the boat as soon as she has splashed for the season and just go. Never mind that we should be cleaning her up first.

That can wait. Besides, we can do some of that drudgery work underway, right? The sun and Bay beckon… Last April 14-15, our “Tilghman Island Cruise” was one of our earliest shakedown cruises yet. We stayed close to home, because of the cooler spring temperatures, and because we didn’t want to overload the kids with a lengthy travel time on their first, ##Tilghman Island headboats Beaudacious and Brooks Hooks of what we hoped were, “strike a pose” for transient cruisers like us. many such cruises on the Bay in 2012. Why risk making them April. The sun and simply being back on antsy at the first opportunity? the water felt good after being cooped up It’s not a remarkable photo. But it’s in our house all winter long. one of my favorites from the season, We had tied up to Capt. Buddy’s docks because it puts me mentally back on the off the Choptank River for one night,

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something we try to do every year. The food is good, surpassed only by the scenery.

But, after more than 25 years of our visiting the place, mostly by boat, this was the first time it was undergoing a major renovation. The seemingly new persona is evident even the establishment’s revamped website; the docks are now officially called the “Harrison House Marina.” Hmmm.

We’ll have to investigate the new digs this spring.

The photo also signifies a change in the times.

Perhaps, no longer will there be “no rules” at “Capt. Buddy’s marina.”

Used to be, we’d tie up with no slip reservations.

The simple act of enjoying dinner at Harrison’s Chesapeake House covered for overnight dockage, no questions asked.

Even if the logistics of visiting our favorite destination docks have changed, Tilghman Island remains high on our float plan for 2013. Once again, we’ll skirt vehicular traffic and walk the “main drag” toward the Knapps Narrows bridge, check out the small shops that call the place home, scout out good deals on super droopy live soft crabs, treat ourselves to a restaurant meal or two, and let the kids play at the school’s playground.

We’ll also go there for the chance to enjoy the harbor sights and waterfront activity from our flybridge.

‘Til then, Tilghman.

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here’s little argument about the profound effect Frederick, MD, native Lefty Kreh has had on the sport of fly fishing. Kreh, who turns 88 on February 26, has made himself selflessly available for more than five decades, encouraging many new generations to pick up a fly rod, get outside, and enjoy the water. To celebrate his unending dedication to sharing his knowledge with others, this year’s TieFest event (sponsored by the Coastal Conservation Association Maryland [CCA MD]) has been fittingly renamed “Lefty Kreh’s TieFest.” The event will kick off March 9, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Prospect Bay Country Club, Grasonville, MD. For you GPS jockeys, plug in 313 Prospect Bay Drive West, Grasonville, MD 21638 for directions.

TieFest started many years ago as a way for winter-weary fly fishing anglers to gather, show off their latest successful fly patterns, practice casting, and of course, talk fishing. As the event grew, seasoned fly fishing veterans were added to the mix,

##Fly Tying is the order of business at Lefty Kreh’s TieFest. Here, legendary fly tyer Bob Popovics crafts one of his famous epoxy patterns. Photo by Gary Reich

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as were professional guides, crafty fly tiers, and gear manufacturers. Attendees could show up and get fly-casting tips, learn about fly tying and fly patterns, check out new gear, and ask seasoned guides questions face-to-face.

While none of this changes in 2013, the event does get a new, bigger venue, replete with ponds for fly-casting instruction (casting instruction will be available for youngsters under 16 years of age from 11 a.m. until noon). CCA MD members get in for free; admittance for non-members over 16 is $10. But you can also join CCA MD for the usual one-year membership fee of $25, and admittance will be waived.

Some legendary names such as Bob Popovics (Surf Candy fly inventor), Steve Silverio (all-around fly-tying guru), and Blane Chocklett (inventor of the Gummy Minnow fly) will sit down to demonstrate how their signature patterns are tied. You’ll also find these gentlemen available to answer basic fly-tying questions and provide suggestions for tying more effective and longer-lasting flies. The event’s namesake will answer questions and give a casting demonstration. If you want to see someone cast 100 feet of fly line with only a rod tip, be there for Kreh’s always-entertaining flycasting demo.

##Casting ponds and fly casting instruction/tips will be available from the masters at this year’s TieFest. Photo by John Bildahl, John Bildahl Photography, bildahlphotography.com

It’s pretty safe to say that you won’t want to be performing mundane household tasks on the day of this one-of-a-kind opportunity to mingle with some legendary fly fishing figures right in our backyard.

Hire a babysitter; send the wife on a spa day if she doesn’t share your affinity for tails and scales… do what you have to do —it’s not to be missed. Find more details here: ccamd.org

##Steve Silverio captivates fly anglers at last year’s TieFest.

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by Gary Reich

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o one person has done as much to further the sport of fly fishing— and some may say angling in general—as Maryland’s own Bernard Victor “Lefty” Kreh, who turns 88 on February 26.

You may know that Kreh developed one of the gold standards of saltwater fly fishing—Lefty’s Deceiver—or that he has authored more than 26 books.

But not everyone knows about Kreh’s service to our country at the Battle of the Bulge in World War II, or that he was accidently infected with anthrax while working at Fort Detrick, MD, in the late ’50s (an incident that put him in the hospital for a month and got a sub-strain of the anthrax bacteria— BVK-1—named after him). Coincidentally, Kreh credits his shift work at Fort Detrick for allowing him to fish at least two days a week for most of the 19 years he worked there.

Kreh spent many years in the Florida Keys with the likes of Joe Brooks, Al Pflueger, George Hommel, and Stu Apte perfecting and developing the techniques that almost all saltwater fly anglers use today (saltwater fly fishing was a relative unknown in those days). He has angled with celebrities such as Tom Brokaw, world leaders Fidel Castro and George Bush, Jr., and characters like Ernest Hemingway.

You’d think that with such a resume, someone like Kreh would let it all go to his head. But for those who’ve had the opportunity to encounter him, people know Kreh as humble, kind, humorous, and always willing to talk to anyone who approaches him. He is, quite simply, one of a kind. ##Lefty Kreh totes an arsenal of fly rods near his Cockeysville, MD, home. Kreh turns 88 on February 26. Photo by John Bildahl, John Bildahl Photography, bildahlphotography.com

Editor’s Note: You can meet Kreh in person at Coastal Conservation Association Maryland’s Lefty Kreh’s TieFest on March 9 at the Prospect Bay Country Club in Grasonville, MD. Turn to page 14 for details on the event.

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The third Maritime Career Fair at Annapolis High School February 23 will again bring marine professionals and local high school students together from 1 to 4 p.m.

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y feet were completely numb as I plunged into the freezing cold Bay. And afterwards I couldn’t feel the bottom half of my body, but I’m so glad I did it! It was so fun,” exclaims Jenny, a high school senior who plunged with her swim team.

The winter’s coldest temperatures coincided with the 17th annual edition of the Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge, which took place Saturday, January 26, at Sandy Point State Park. The cold temperatures didn’t deter thousands from braving the icy waters to raise money for Special Olympics Maryland. This year, a second Friday of plunging was added to accommodate the exam schedules of thousands of high school and middle school students.

Temperatures topped out in the mid30s, with water temperatures in the same range. Nevertheless, approximately 12 thousand people took the plunge during the main event on Saturday. More than $2 million was raised for Special Olympics, and donations were still coming in as PropTalk went to the printer.

For school-aged plungers, the fourth edition of Frigid Friday’s “Cool School Plunge” was divided into two days to ac-

commodate Anne Arundel County Public School System’s (AACPS) exam schedule, which conflicted with the regularly scheduled date for student plunging. A second Cool School Plunge was added the following Friday, and the scheduling change turned out to be a positive twist of fate, because snow and freezing temperatures on the first Friday required 15 schools to withdraw from the event. Fortunately, with a second school-day plunge already planned, they were invited to join the AACPS students on Frigid Friday II. For the first time, students from Central Special School were asked by members of the neighboring South River High School Snohawks Plunge Team to join forces at the plunge. Central Special is a developmental center for students with multiple and significant disabilities, and many of the students are Special Olympics athletes.

Some Central Special students agreed to join their high school counterparts in the water, and others volunteered to be towel holders. AACPS Supervisor of Athletics Greg LeGrand says. “The Cool Schools program has helped foster lasting friendships and life-long compassion and understanding.” Way to go, Snohawks! proptalk.com

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e all know that Smith Island Cake is the official dessert of the great state of Maryland. Now, we have interesting news of things that might make your whole mealtime happier, too.

At press time, there’s a bill in both branches of the Maryland General Assembly that would make softshell crabs the official sandwich of the State of Maryland. The bill is sponsored by Eastern Shore delegate Rudolph Cane. And, sources in Washington, DC, tell us that Philadelphia Distilling has concocted a brand of vodka made with Old Bay Seasoning. February 23 brings the Bartender Throwdown to our nation’s capital, during which master mixologists will show off cocktails made with “The Bay” vodka.

Now, wouldn’t it be the best of both worlds if you were to pair sauce made out of “The Bay” vodka with some deep-fat fried soft shell crabs on a potato roll? Better yet, how about a Bloody Mary with Bay seasonings already mixed in?

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his spring, the Safety-atSea Seminar at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis April 6-7 has a brand-new “Power Safety through Seamanship” (PSS) component sponsored

by PropTalk Magazine and the Marine Trades Association of Maryland (MTAM). “This exciting new course is all about safety and geared toward cruising powerboaters. The live, on-the-water demos and helicopter rescue are unmatched in this country,” says Susan Zellers, MTAM’s executive director, one of the seminar hosts.

In addition to a meet-and-greet reception with seminar speakers, Saturday features a range of activities, including using a simulator to learn different strategies for avoiding collisions and enhancing your situational awareness (morning session).

You’ll also see first-hand an impressive U.S. Coast Guard helicopter search-and-rescue/ man-overboard drill and gain knowledge of marine weather, lessons learned, and emergency medical care.

On Sunday, you can take part in either: (1) interactive roundtable discussions about engines, boat systems, picking a weather window for travel, boat prep, and voyage planning; or (2) hands-on training with safety gear, including boarding a life raft in a pool.

This year’s special introductory rates for the PSS component are $200 for both days and $125 for April 6 only. Fees include morning coffee and lunch, and advanced reservations are encouraged.

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Harris Creek Oysters Prove Resilient

by Gary Reich

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n September 2010, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) shut down the commercial oyster harvest on Choptank River’s Harris Creek by declaring it an oyster sanctuary.

The move was part of a wider effort to restore healthy oyster bars to more than 20 Bay tributaries by 2025. Since then, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has reestablished reef habitat, and the Oyster Recovery Partnership has planted millions of seed oysters from the Horn Point Oyster Hatchery farther upstream on the Choptank River. So, how’d they do?

According to an article by Tim Wheeler of the Baltimore Sun, “amazing” is what describes the recovery of oysters in this Talbot County tributary. Wheeler spoke with Drew Koslow, the Choptank Riverkeeper, who noticed thousands of oysters in the creek’s intertidal zone (an area that is submerged during high tide and partially exposed at low tide) during a late winter walk, saying, “(I) couldn’t take a step without walking on oysters.”

Harris Creek has been the focus of the largest oyster restoration project ever undertaken on the East Coast for a variety of reasons. According to the DNR, the creek has moderate salinity (which is good for oyster reproduction); already has a good number of productive oyster reefs; has good water quality; and has many acres of good, solid bottom, which are crucial to oyster reef restoration.

Harris Creek is located just north of Knapps Narrows off the Choptank River on Maryland’s Eastern Shore.

If the resiliency of Harris Creek’s oyster population is any indication of the potential success of Maryland’s efforts to restore the crucial bivalves, perhaps there’s a chance that oysters will rule the Bay again some day.

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Boat Notes

by Gary Reich

Double the Hulls, Double the Fun Twin Vee 19 Classic: Go Where you Wanna Go

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f you’re looking for a seaworthy and reasonably priced (two words that don’t typically mix in boat-speak) platform seemingly purpose-built for exploring the Chesapeake Bay, then the Twin Vee 19 Classic should be near the top of your list of boats to investigate. Built by Twin Vee Catamarans out of Fort Pierce, FL, this small center-console provides an amazing amount of stability and performance in a utilitarian package that you can simply hose off and put away at the end of the day.

PropTalk has used a Twin Vee 19 Classic out of the Chesapeake Boating Club over the last two boating seasons, and we’ve found her to be an ideal light-tackle angling and crabbing platform that can deal with snotty Bay conditions when she has to. Her low

freeboard (around 20 inches amidships) makes her ideal for casting to fish or picking up crabtrap floats, while her ample beam (92 inches) with limited side decks provides an expansive deck area for storing coolers and crabbing and fishing gear. While you might think that the base powerplant seems a bit underwhelming, the Twin Vee 19’s performance is far from it. Top end with the base 90-horsepower Suzuki four-stroke outboard is around 28 knots, with a comfortable cruise in the 20- to 22-knot range.

Expect to enjoy great fuel economy—we’ve taken the Twin Vee two hours round trip from Annapolis to Eastern Bay where we enjoyed three hours of crabbing and fishing, using only 12 gallons of fuel from the 36-gallon, under-console fuel tank.

Beam: 7’ 6” Draft: 9” (motor up) Dry Weight (Without Engine): 1195 pounds Fuel: 36 gallons Maximum Horsepower: 140 horsepower MSRP: Base: $20,052 with 90-horsepower ##Photo courtesy of Twin Vee

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Tideline 19: Nothing To Sneeze At

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ou might not identify the Tideline 19 center-console as a power catamaran if you first view her from the side, but a peek toward her forward quarter soon reveals this coastal fishing machine’s twin hulls. Built in Wilson, NC, by Tideline Boats, perhaps the Tideline 19’s most notable feature is an ample amount of Carolina flare forward, giving her the look of a Carolina sportfish from the side. And from the bow, while she’s obviously a catamaran, Tideline has gracefully shaped this design to eliminate some of the “boxiness” found in many catamaran hulls. Super-sharp entries on both hulls allow the Tideline to cut efficiently through a stiff chop, while the shape of her hull tunnel reduces the pesky tendency of

catamaran boats to “sneeze,” a phenomenon where chop spray is forced forward between the two hulls and then blown onto the boat’s occupants by the apparent wind. Inside the Tideline 19 are dual rear casting decks with fold-down seatbacks, a livewell, forward storage lockers and a casting platform, and a snag-free deck that features pop-up cleats and deck fixtures.

Standard power is a Suzuki DF150TX four-stroke outboard with a stainless steel, four-blade propeller. This setup pushes the Tideline’s 2600-pound composite hull to 36 knots on the top end, with a 19.5-knot cruise where she burns just 5.9 gallons per hour. This gives the Tideline an impressive cruising range of 230 miles.

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great feature of this time of year on the Chesapeake is the ability to put dreams from that long winter’s nap into action; it’s a time to bond with your boat without fear of taking her out of action while anxious family and friends stand on the pier. And if you’re anything like me, there is still time to order parts, attempt the repair, reorder the correct parts, try again, and order more parts.

I’m one of those people who are constantly thinking, “How can I make it better?” “How can I make it safer?”

When everyone aboard is relaxing during those good days on the water, my marbles are rolling around thinking, “How can I extend uptime so we can enjoy more of this?” It’s a curse made easier through decades on the water, proving winter is the time for boat tinkering.

A problem during the 2011 season interfered with cruising and uptime, but more importantly, was a safety-related issue involving my favorite time to cruise:

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dusk and beyond. Following dinner one night in Baltimore, something resembling a four-by-four post was sucked up into the propeller pocket while I was cruising home on the Patapsco with three generations of family onboard. After a couple thousand dollars in repairs thanks to that lumber, I finally pulled the trigger by ordering and installing a new radar antenna during last winter’s hibernation. Yes, I know radar won’t detect wooden flotsam in the Patapsco, and now I know it won’t detect crabpot markers in the Chesapeake, either. But, since I always tackle the difficult projects first, installation of radar before installation of FLIR night vision just seemed to be a better first step toward safe cruising in all conditions.

Much akin to people who buy a security system after their house has been robbed, adding radar to our boat was something I had considered for years.

We routinely boated at night on Lake Ontario for a couple of decades, driving without radar and luckily without inci-

dent, but the Chesapeake is significantly more cluttered. Not only does radar offer the obvious collision avoidance forward, but the radar overlay on my chartplotter also lets me know when another craft is coming up on my stern—something difficult to keep an eye on visually from the helm while underway. Overall, a new radar installation is not something you’d want to tackle during the boating season by yourself, but completely worth my two months of off-season effort for procurement and installation.

Probably old hat to many boaters I see bombing around the Bay with their spinning open array or closed radomes, information the radar provides to the helm is unmatched, especially in poor conditions. I mistakenly allowed other people to talk me out of installing one for years, calling it unnecessary or an expensive toy; perhaps those are the same people I see returning to port every afternoon, unwilling to be on the water after dusk. Instead, let me talk you into getting one.

Honestly, you don’t need anything fancy. While a large open array radar can show shape details of that thingy a mile out (or weather that is 70 miles away), an inexpensive radar antenna will still let you know something is in your path, and that’s ultimately what this is all about. I can say without hesitation after using it for a complete season that the purchase and installation of radar in my express cruiser is the single best improvement for operation and safety I’ve made to date. I shouldn’t have waited so long. My small closed-dome detects everything day and night, during clear weather and severe storms.

So, do that work you’ve been pondering now while your boat is in storage; the object is keeping your craft in use during the upcoming boating season.

Spending a little time and money now to save a lot later—using safety as justification—always manages to get my spouse’s approval, anyway.

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Bay Brands

The Taste of Southern Hospitality Smithfield Ham

by Ruth Christie

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here’s nothing better than summertime on the Bay, sitting in the shade on your boat and enjoying a nice, noontime sandwich with cheesy chips and an icy brew. If you’re smart, you’ll choose your sandwich meat wisely.

We all are in luck, because the Bay is home to one stellar, centuries-old option.

Smithfield hams are long-cut, hickorysmoked pieces of meat with a distinctive pungent flavor. Many people consider them to be the premier country-cured ham. Did you know they are protected by a state statute? Here’s some of the Smithfield ham story:

Back in the Day

Originally, Native Americans taught Colonists how to make a culinary specialty of the area: a salt-cured cut of pork, now known as Smithfield ham. Locals soon realized they had a hit on their hands in the form of a lean, dark-colored ham with a rich, salty, and dry flavor.

Records show that Virginians exported hams as far back as the late 1700s, originally to the Caribbean. By the 1800s, they were considered such a delicacy in England that Queen Victoria herself had a standing order for six Smithfield hams every week.

In 1926, the General Assembly of Virginia passed an act stating that “official genuine Smithfield hams” had to be processed, treated, smoked, long-cured using the dry-salt method, and aged for no less than six months, all within the town limits of Smithfield. The product is not pre-processed anywhere.

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in a cool dry area for up to one year from date of manufacture.

In 1962, with Smithfield on its way to becoming the “Ham Capital of the World,” Joseph W. Luter III took the reins and expanded the plant’s facilities and product line. He promoted the Smithfield Packing Company from a family business into a large, investor-owned and publicly traded company. Since 1981, the company has bought 40 companies such as Eckrich, Tyson Foods Pork Group, and even Gwaltney of Smithfield, a long-time competitor, whose owners played a large role in boosting the popularity of Smithfield hams over the years.

In 2002, Smithfield celebrated its 250th anniversary by constructing the world’s largest ham biscuit, which was featured in the Guinness Book of World Records.

Today, the company is the largest subsidiary of its ##Image courtesy of Smithfield Foods parent company, Smithfield Foods, the world’s largest pork producer and processor. In addition to several ham The curing process for genuine varieties, the company offers beef Smithfield hams has changed and poultry products, seafood, grits, little through the years. But, newer peanuts and other snacks, cheese, high-tech hog-breeding techniques and patés. And, as is true for many have resulted in a new generation of companies in Chesapeake Counleaner pork products. Although these try, Smithfield Foods (which still special hams were once produced has facilities in Smithfield) and its from hogs raised on a privileged diet subsidiary companies provide food, of acorns, hickory nuts, and peanuts, education opportunities, and assistoday’s Smithfield hams come from tance to members of their respective grain-fed hogs. Uncooked country communities. Chew on that for a hams may be safely stored hanging while. smithfieldfoods.com

In 1936, Joseph W. Luter Sr. and Joseph W. Luter Jr. founded the Smithfield Packing Company. At the time, the company was one of four “ham houses” in Smithfield, VA, along the Pagan River off the James River. The father and son would throw cured hams in the back of a truck and sell them to mom-and-pop stores in Newport News and Norfolk, both in Virginia. In 1946, the Luters built the present Smithfield Packing Company plant across the river; the locality of the curing process ensures a uniform, repeatable, and unique flavor.

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Greater Philadelphia Outdoor SportshowGreater Philadelphia Expo Center, Oaks, PA. Boats, RVs, ATVs, seminars, and fishing, hunting, and camping necessities.

Marine Radio Operator Permit Annapolis Elks Lodge #622, Edgewater, MD. $150 for CAPCA members; $185 for non-members; includes Continental breakfast and lunch.

Progressive Insurance Miami International Boat Show Miami, FL.

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

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Ocean City Seaside Boat Show Ocean City Convention Center, MD. Progressive Insurance Richmond Boat Show Richmond Raceway Complex, VA.

A Raiding Party on USS Intrepid Destroys USS Philadelphia, 1804 We, being the “good guys,” destroyed the frigate before the enemy could fit her out for action against us.

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Coastal Navigation Seminar J/World Annapolis. $225.

Free Seminar 10 a.m. to Noon.

West Marine, Annapolis. Peter and Cathie Trogdon of Weems & Plath will present “Cruising the Bay.”

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Marine Communications: Regulations & Operations Course Annapolis Elks Lodge #622, Edgewater, MD. $75 for Chesapeake Area Professional Captains Association (CAPCA) members; $110 for non-members; includes Continental breakfast and lunch.

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Free Seminar: Seamanship Basics (Part I) 5:30 p.m. West Marine, Boston Street, Baltimore. Learn about knots, hitches, and lines.

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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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Start of America’s Boating Course 7 to 9 p.m. Walter Johnson High School, Bethesda, MD. Hosted by Rockville Sail and Power Squadron.

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.

Maritime Lecture Series 7 p.m. Five Thursdays. Annapolis Maritime Museum. $12.50 per session for members; $17.50 per session for nonmembers.

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Opening of “Tugboats: The Art of Dave Boone” Exhibition Independence Seaport Museum, Philadelphia, PA. On display until August 4.

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All SEABEE Reunion Hampton, VA. Reunion for members of the Construction Battalions (CBs or Seabees) of the U.S. Navy. $50 or $55.

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National Outdoor Show South Dorchester Pre-K-8 School, Church Creek, MD. Beauty pageants, water critter skinning, duck and goose calling, oyster shucking, log sawing, trap setting, corn shelling, and more.

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Southwest Virginia Boat Show Roanoke Civic Center, VA. Bay to Ocean Writers Conference Chesapeake College, Wye Mills, MD.

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Boating, Fishing, and Hunting Flea Market American Legion Post 91, Cambridge, MD. Free Seminar 10 a.m. to Noon. West Marine, Annapolis. Robin Allison will discuss prepping your boat for spring.

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Marine and Maritime Career Fair 1 to 4 p.m. Annapolis High School. See page 17.

Saltwater Fishing Expo Annapolis Elks Lodge # 622, Edgewater, MD. Hosted by Annapolis Chapter of Maryland Saltwater Sportfishing Association.

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Crawfish Boil and Muskrat Stew Fest Noon. Cambridge, MD. Live music, Eastern Shore food, hot sauce tastings, seasonal libations, and more.

Sponsored by Crabi Gras.

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Safety at Sea Seminar Mariners’ Museum, Newport News, VA. Hosted by Landfall Navigation and Storm Trysail Foundation. Saturday for adults ($75); Sunday for juniors ($35).

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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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Dry Paddling 101: Kayak and Canoe Basics 7 to 9 p.m. Mounts Bay Recreation Center’s Communty Room, Williamsburg, VA. Taught by David Chin, and hosted by Kingsmill Yacht Club. $25.

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Annual Dinner and Auction Shriners Kena Temple, Fairfax, VA. Hosted by Northern Virginia Chapter of the Coastal Conservation Association.

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Free Seminar Port Annapolis Marine Supply.

Learn from Paul Phipps of Phipps Marine and Steve Uhthoff of Annapolis Gelcoat and Fiberglass Repair.

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Free Seminar 10 a.m. to Noon. West Marine, Annapolis. Don Huber will tell beginning anglers what gear and boats catch what species.

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The Fly Fishing Show Lancaster County Convention Center, Lancaster, PA.

Free Seminar 7 p.m. Fawcett Boat Supply, Annapolis. Tucker Thompson will provide T2P.TV’s greatest bloopers and blunders.

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Philadelphia Boat Show Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, Oaks, PA. Progressive Insurance National Capital Boat Show Dulles Expo Center, Chantilly, VA. Free Seminar 10 a.m. to Noon. West Marine, Annapolis. Julian Richards will discuss checking your rig for safety and performance. Coffee and muffins, too.

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Free Seminar Port Annapolis Marine Supply.

Learn from Captain John of Capt. John’s Boatbrite and Yacht Shine and Mike Montgomery of Port Annapolis Boat Services.

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Boating Safety Class 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Bladensburg Waterfront, MD. Hosted by USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 24-3. $25.

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National Capital Angling Show Georgetown Preparatory School, Bethesda, MD. Features Lefty Kreh and others. Hosted by National Capital Chapter of Trout Unlimited.

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

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Free Seminar 7 p.m. Fawcett Boat Supply, Annapolis. Scott Noyes will discuss caring for and maintaining outboard engines.

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Saltwater Fishing Expo Garden State Exhibit Center, Somerset, NJ.

Free Seminar Port Annapolis Marine Supply.

Learn from George Dunigan of Interlux Paints.

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Introduction to Sea Kayaking West River Center, West River, MD. Hosted by Chesapeake Paddlers Association. $28. Register by March 8.

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Jobs Seminar: “Working Your License” Annapolis Elks Lodge #622 in Edgewater, MD. $35 for CAPCA members; $50 for non-members.

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Fishing Flea Market Commodore Hall, Essex, MD. Hosted by Essex-Middle River Chapter of Maryland Saltwater Sportfishing Association.

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Free Seminar: Seamanship Basics (Part II) 5:30 p.m. West Marine, Boston Street, Baltimore. Learn about safety, basic navigation, and chart reading.

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First Day of Spring

Free Seminar 7 p.m. Fawcett Boat Supply, Annapolis. Mike Jones will discuss building a communication system for your onboard electronics.

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Spring Boat Show Prince William Marine Sales, Woodbridge, VA. Annapolis Oyster Roast and Sock Burning Noon to 4 p.m. Annapolis Maritime Museum. Food, live music, and fun. $25.

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Free Seminar Port Annapolis Marine Supply.

Learn from Mike Meer of Port Annapolis and Southbound Rigging & Fabrication.

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South River on the Half Shell 6 to 10 p.m. Homestead Gardens, Davidsonville, MD. Flower show, live music by Scott Hymes and Joe Glumsic, and live and silent auctions to benefit South River Federation.

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Fishing Fair Solomons Firehouse.

Hosted by Southern Maryland Chapter of Maryland Saltwater Sportfishing Association. $3.

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Friends of Patuxent Wildlife Art Show and Sale National Wildlife Visitor Center, Laurel, MD.

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Hunt for Hampton History Hampton History Museum, VA. Reenactors, music, hands-on activities, and interactive displays. Free.

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Roof Racking 101: Safe and Sound Schlepping 7 to 9 p.m. Mounts Bay Recreation Center’s Communty Room, Williamsburg, VA. Taught by David Chin, and hosted by Kingsmill Yacht Club. $25.

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Start of Boating Skills and Seamanship Class 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Frederick Community College, Frederick, MD. Hosted by Gaithersburg USCG Auxiliary Flotilla. $89.

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Full Moon Party Boatyard Bar & Grill, Eastport.

Chestertown Volunteer Fire Company Fishing Expo Chestertown, MD. Tackle, boats, seminars, supplies, art, and more. $3; kids under age 16 admitted for free.

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he Progressive Insurance Baltimore Boat Show will again take over the Baltimore Convention Center February 28-March 3 with gleaming displays of boats, accessories, seminars, and hands-on fun for the whole family. You’ll enjoy access to shiny new luxury cruisers, runabouts, fishing machines, inflatables, and personal watercrafts; state-ofthe-art equipment from the latest navigation systems and fish finders to watersports gear, including water skis and stand-up paddleboards; affordable trailers; great vacation destinations; and excellent services such as financing, surveying, and detailing.

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oyster shells or an old, sun-faded sign on the side of a cinder block building might provide clues to the Bay’s former oyster glory days, it isn’t until you take a peek

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Historically Speaking…

Before the early 1800s, most Bay oysters were eaten locally, since the tasty mollusks spoil quickly outside of their protective calcium carbonate shells. This made them a poor candidate for rail shipment outside of Bay Country at the time. But with the advent of canning (the process of preserving food by boiling it in jars or cans) and the increased availability of ice, packers were able to ship oysters long distances, thus creating the need for containers in which to ship them. Glass and stoneware oyster jars came first and were common until about the mid-1800s when hand-soldered, square metal tins became a favored way to pack oysters. These smaller containers sometimes included the embossed name of the packer, oyster size, and perhaps a certification number. Bulk shucked oysters (five gallons or more) often were shipped to customers in large, specially designed, tin containers that fit like a puzzle into larger wooden barrels packed with ice. This ice was replenished at rail stops along the way to ensure freshness.

Pure Food Perhaps the biggest change to oyster packing came in 1906 when Congress passed many “pure food” laws as a response to widespread outbreaks of foodborne illness that were attributed to poor sanitation.

While these laws applied to all sorts of food products, oysters received a lot of bad press for making people sick. The new laws required inspections of oyster beds and packing facilities, as well as the standardization of package labeling and shellfish house identification. In Maryland, the Maryland Department of Health issued each oyster packer a unique number, which had to be embossed or printed on each can to allow tracing to the source in the

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event of an illness outbreak. By the 1920s, brightly decorated lithographed tin-plated steel cans became the standard for packing and shipping. Standard sizes included gallon, half gallon, tall quart, quart, pint, and 12-ounce sizes.

Coves & Counts Oysters generally were packaged in two different ways: shucked, sealed, canned, and fully cooked into soups and other seafood (called “Cove” oysters, generically), or shucked raw, rinsed, canned, and packed in ice in the tins, which didn’t require the lids to be sealed.

Gallon cans originally were similar to paint cans with welded bails, but later shed the bails and attachment points as a cost-saving measure.

Regardless of tin size, each container’s lid was marked with the size oyster contained inside, using the nomenclature “Standards,” Selects,” “Extra Selects,” or “Counts.”

Originally fairly bland in appearance, the cans soon became a way for the packer not only to advertise

its brand, but also to proclaim the quality and freshness of the oysters inside.

Thanks to the oyster’s bad reputation for causing food poisoning among consumers, oyster tins often were colorfully labeled “healthy,” “fresh,” and “packed under the most sanitary conditions.” One D.E. Foote & Co. (Baltimore) tin says, “This can contains strictly fresh shucked salt water OYSTERS packed under personal supervision in the most sanitary manner and in conformity with the national pure food law,” while one from V.L. Evans & Co. in Crisfield, MD, proudly says, “These delicious salt water oysters packed under strict sanitary conditions and requirements.” Another from McCaney’s Oyster Company in Baltimore states, “This can contains oysters fresh shucked and packed in a sanitary manner.”

Packers seemingly hoped that if the department of health number didn’t sway you, the assurances of freshness might.

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Pop The most appealing aspect of these cans is the wide variety of colors and graphics used on each one. One can from the George A. Christy packing plant in Crisfield shows an Elvis-like character at the helm of what appears to be a large ship. Another can from H.S. Thompson & Company in Grasonville, MD, pictures a long-legged stork with a baby cradled from its bill in a basket and the words “Oysters for Health” underneath. If you ever find a Dryden Bros. “D-B Brand” tin from Crisfield, you’ll see the faces of, you guessed it—the heads of the three Dryden brothers—prominently featured front and center on the tin. A PropTalk favorite is the “Sparrer” brand from W.E. Abott in Waterview, VA, which features a sparrow drawing on the front of the can. Whether or not the can is making fun of the old-Chesapeake pronunciation of sparrow hasn’t been determined.

At one time, more than 100 oyster packing houses existed in Baltimore. Today, you’d look a long time to find even one.

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Art The ready availability of old cans from Baltimore-based oyster packers today proves the city’s past domination in the oyster packing world. You’ll find cans such as those by J.D. Groves & Co. “Pride of the Chesapeake” brand oysters, William Jacobs & Sons, E.A. Lux “Lux Brand” oysters, or William Heyser Company’s “Heyser” brand oysters, to name a few. Crisfield, the “Seafood Capital of the World” at one time, was also another major packing center that is said to have been built on the cast-off oyster shells from packing operations of years gone by. Crisfield brands included Ward’s, Metompkin Bay Oyster Company’s “Metompkin” brand oysters, and Milbourne Oyster Company’s “Milbourne” brand oysters.

But the tins from more out-of-the-way places such as Galesville (Woodfield Fish & Oyster Company), Shady Side (Leatherbury Bros. “Black Swan Brand” oysters), Weems (W.F. Morgan’s “Morgan” brand oysters) or Annapolis (McNasby’s “Pearl Brand” oysters), prove that in the past, oyster packing dominated the Bay Country economy.

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“At one time, more than 100 oyster packing houses existed in Baltimore.

Today, you’d look a long time to find even one.”

Collectible Cans Pete Lesher, chief curator for the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels, oversees a collection of more than 600 oyster tins and containers, some dating back to the early 1800s. Lesher says, “The tins are highly collectible, and you’ll find people who have them displayed in their homes or places of business such as restaurants, seafood markets, or bars.” Part of the museum’s collection is on display at its oystering exhibit, while many more tins are housed in its secure storage annex on the waterfront campus. “Some of the rarer tins can fetch upwards of $1500, but a lot of collectors sometimes trade with others for tins they need to complete a city collection such as Grasonville, MD, for example.

They’re obviously more desirable with their lids (tops), and the ones with no dents in good condition fetch higher prices,” Lesher says. And before you ask, Lesher confirms that the museum’s collection is not for sale.

“We got a large portion of our collection from a single collector, who sold them as one. It is a very complete representation of tins from all over the Bay from Baltimore down to the Virginia capes,” Lesher adds.

If you’re looking to add some collectible oyster tins to your home collection, eBay isn’t a bad place to start, but you’ll have to be very specific in your requests about the condition of the can and what it comes with. (I purchased a can in fine condition from the B&L Oyster Company that operated out of Bivalve, MD, but the seller failed to note that there were grocery price stickers all over the back. Another can I purchased did not have the lid, but I should have asked.) You can also find oyster tins at antique stores, flea markets, or yard sales. I plan to build a shelf for my collection in the kitchen for some local brands such as McNasby’s, Woodfield Fish & Oyster Company, and McNaney’s. If you live on the Bay, chances are you can find some tins from companies that operated near where you live, too.

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Is It Safe?

Picking the Right

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As with most hotel rooms, secure marinas typically feature limited-access and lockable gates and fences surrounding the docks and marina grounds. Sometimes, usually in bigger cities, you’ll also see closed-circuit TV cameras, a 24-hour security phone, and/ or round-the-clock security guards. Bathhouses, laundries, and other marina facilities should provide access only to those who know a certain code or have a key card.

The docks, parking lots, and surrounding grounds and walkways all should be well-lit at night. Before you book a slip, ask the dockmaster about the security features.

How Deep Is It? Most marinas provide a minimum depth of six feet at mean low water. When making your slip reservation, tell the dockmaster your boat’s length and beam and how much water she draws to ensure you can get in and out of the chosen slip or tie up to a T-dock or bulkhead without bumping the bottom.

Entrance channels should be well marked, and you should ask the dockmaster if there are any waterborne obstructions (e.g., submerged structures) you should be aware of as you enter and leave the marina’s waters.

Do They Use Protection?

Many marinas have stationary breakwater buffers to protect their slips from waves and wind action to help make docking maneuvers easier. Also seek out marinas located in protected coves or those with trees and structures on land that help diminish the effects of the weather. Countless facilities offer well-groomed and landscaped grounds that give slip holders some privacy and beckon you to take a walk and see the sights.

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hink back to last summer. What was your most memorable moment? Was it inching along the Bay Bridge in busy beach traffic with antsy kids incessantly asking “How much farther?” Or, was it walking a bustling marina’s docks with a Happy Hour beverage in hand with your spouse, checking out all the people, boats, pets, activities, and scenery that make holiday weekend evenings on the water so special?

Now is the time to think ahead and plan your transient visits to Bay marinas this coming season. The Bay offers a wide diversity of options, ranging from small working boatyards on tiny creeks to full-service resort marina facilities on expansive rivers. Each one has its own culture, most often dictated by location and slip fees. Some marinas cater to powerboats, sailboats, or both. Some are quiet; others are social. Overall, cleanliness is a good sign of how well a marina is maintained. Here are some cruising tips that weekend warriors might find helpful when contacting marinas for transient slip reservations:

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When renovating, more and more Chesapeake marinas appear to be installing floating versus fixed docks for slip accommodations. Floating docks make tying up to and untying from a slip easier. They don’t require a leap of faith or the agility of a young gymnast to board and disembark from your vessel. And, they let you avoid the hassle of frequent fender and line adjustments as the tide and your boat move up and down. You also want to have plenty of room to maneuver your vessel in all kinds of weather conditions. Some facilities can get pretty crowded, especially during the big summer holiday weekends. So, ask if the assigned slip can easily accommodate a vessel of your size and ask for at least one proptalk.com

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Simply call them by telephone or hail them on VHF radio Channel 16, and do what they tell you to.

How Far Is Too Far? Cruisers typically consider how far the marina is from their home port, how busy the cruising waters are, and what sights can be seen along the way and when they get there.

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What’s In It for My Boat and Me? Look for fuel, pumpout, water hookups, and 30- and 50-amp electrical connections in weather shielded outlets near your slip.

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stores, boat ramps, dinghy docks, ice machines, picnic tables and outdoor grills, and loaner bikes and cars. When you make your marina reservation, the dockmaster or other representative should be able to outline specifics, including transient slip fees and availability, cancellation policies, onsite amenities, nearby attractions, access to groceries and other supplies, and other things, such as special events, discounts or packages, and/or coffee and donuts. Facilities with fuel often will offer discounts to members of BoatU.S. and/or have day-of-the week deals on gas and diesel; just ask about them. And, speaking of discounts, some marinas will let you stay a third night for free; all you have to do is ask the dockmaster.

Some high-end marinas will give you fresh towels and toiletries for the pool and bathhouse, free newspapers in the morning right at your slip, access to workout rooms and spas, and free coffee nearby. Many marinas have hotel rooms, which are perfect for cruisers who don’t have or want to use onboard sleeping/living/dining accommodations. And, several facilities have mooring fields for cheaper overnight stays.

As for events, much to dad’s disappointment, most cruising families avoid marinas that host blowout block parties, wet T-shirt contests, and best bikini competitions, because they tend to get really loud and awfully rowdy at night. And, depending on when you cruise, many facilities host kid camptype activities, organize special events such as dock parties, and have good views of holiday fireworks for Fourth of July cruisers.

Think about what you like to do and with whom you like to travel.

If you cruise with kids, you’ll want kid-friendly accommodations such as swimming pools, playgrounds, kids’ club programs, putt-putt golf, and ice cream parlors. If you are traveling with just your spouse (lucky you!), you’ll want more upscale restaurants, museums, shops, and theatres nearby.

If you cruise with critters, you’ll need a designated pet-walking area. Choose a marina that takes you through the rivers and creeks you want to tour and provides easy access to the things you like to do and see. It’s that simple.

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here are many hundreds of marinas lining the Chesapeake Bay’s 11,684 miles of shoreline, but for firsttimers—whether you’re looking for a transient or annual slip—finding the right marina can be somewhat intimidat-

ing. Know that marinas are more than places to store your boat.

They give you access to all of the waters of the Chesapeake Bay and an endless number of waterfront communities along the way. Whether you fish, sightsee, water

ski, tube, go dock bar hopping, or are just anchoring out to see the Bay and enjoy lunch afloat, marinas are avenues to adventure.

Luckily for you, with a little planning, the process of securing a marina need not be stressful at all. If you’re

unsure about the difference between an annual and a transient slip, or a condo marina and a dry stack facility, read on to get the scoop on what you’ll find around Bay Country’s many varied and colorful tie-up and storage spots.

Marina Fundamentals For the essentials in selecting and booking a marina slip on the fly (and what types of amenities you can expect), see our “Picking the Right Cruising Marina” feature on page 36 of this magazine. For transient boaters (only staying a limited time, think of it as booking a hotel room for you and your boat), marinas generally charge a per-foot, per-night charge for tying up. This rate may or may not include such amenities as electric, cable TV, or

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Internet service (check ahead when booking), but almost always includes use of all the land-based amenities such as laundry, restrooms/showers, captain’s lounge, pool, etc. Much like hotels, marinas fill up quickly on holiday weekends, during special events, and certainly throughout the Chesapeake’s peak cruising seasons (late spring, summer, and early fall).

Don’t expect to just show up at a marina and be able to secure a slip.

While most marinas will do every-

thing they can to accommodate you, make sure you book well in advance when you can.

An annual slip holder is someone who keeps his boat at a marina for the whole year (or a determined time period or “season”). Most marinas charge a set price for the size slip the boat will occupy, and payment for the year is generally required up front. Some marinas that also have boatyards may include land storage for the winter as part of the an-

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nual “deal,” but confirm details with your dockmaster when signing up. Electricity is either charged at a flat monthly rate, or is metered, meaning you’ll get a bill each month based on how much juice you use. As with transient facilities, your annual slip fees will give you access to the marina’s shorebased amenities (restrooms/showers, pools, picnic areas, etc.)

Remember that almost all marinas require that you have a set amount of liability insurance to keep your boat at their facility. (See page 27 of the February issue of PropTalk for tips on insuring your boat.) While PropTalk always encourages active boating, some boaters like having an annual slip so they can simply “head down to the boat” each weekend to enjoy being on and near the water.

A liveaboard is someone who lives full time on her boat. If you fit that description, you probably are already aware that some marinas do not allow folks to live on their boats, and those that do often have some fairly stringent rules in place to ensure that those who do don’t make life miserable for other slipholders. You’ll pay an annual fee and be subject to a yearly agreement and may have to pay a liveaboard fee that compensates the marina for your more frequent use of the marina’s facilities, such as restrooms/showers, trash removal, electricity, pumpout facilities, water, etc. As a former liveaboard, I can say with some confidence that most liveaboards can be very beneficial to marinas, but it only takes one bad apple to put a marina owner off the idea for good. We mention it here in case you run into any resistance.

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In addition to the driving distance between your home and a marina, think about any special needs or desires you may have.

If getting on and off of your boat can be a chore during extreme high or low tides, consider looking for a marina that has floating docks. Think about the location of the slip in the marina. Is it on a busy or less-active dock? Is it easy to get in and out of the slip? Does the slip have the correct shore power outlet for your boat? How far away is the closest water spigot? How far will I have to go to empty trash? Much like living in a house, you’ll want to think about the conveniences in performing daily activities when getting an annual slip.

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Marina Etiquette We know you didn’t come here looking for a lecture, but since you’ll co-exist with a few or dozens of other boaters in most marinas, there are a few basic pieces of courtesy that go a long way toward providing a peaceful existence between you and your slip mates.

If you’re an angler who plans on getting up before the sun does—or plan on getting back in to your marina during the wee hours—make sure that your departures and arrivals go virtually unnoticed by other (sleeping) marina members. While you may like getting up at 4 a.m. to secure the best fishing spot, most of your marina neighbors won’t share the same enthusiasm when you gun your engine and blast out of the slip. Load up you and your crew quietly, sip on some hot coffee, and head off with a whisper, asking your mates to talk and tell bad jokes quietly.

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Chesapeake Marinas continued... ##A high-and-dry facility in Annapolis.

These boats are stored safely when the owners don’t need them and then launched by forklift when they’re ready to cruise. Photo by Gary Reich

It’s always five o’clock somewhere, but don’t let a fun and festive happy hour run late into the night, or worse—turn into a party that resembles National Lampoon’s toga-touting “Animal House.” There’s nothing wrong with having a bit of fun and enjoying an assortment of adult beverages, but the minute you, your music, or your guests intrude on another slip holder’s ability to enjoy some peace and quiet, you’ve stepped out of bounds. The party can always go on inside, so if you sense things are getting “happier” than your neighbors may like, head down below, turn on the air conditioning, and enjoy.

Perhaps the nicest thing you can do for your potential slip mates is to learn how to properly dock and secure your vessel. Not only does no one like the craziness of an inexperienced skipper recklessly barreling toward his shiny pride and joy, but you won’t be making any friends if someone else has to re-tie or re-secure your boat to keep it from damaging his. Check out your latest Power Squadron’s offerings and get schooled in the basics before you get yourself into potential litigious liaisons. Our calendar lists a bunch of them, starting on page 25.

Boatels, High-andDry(s), and Dry Stacks For the owner of a smaller vessel, such as a cuddy cabin, bowrider, center-console, or express cruiser, these nifty facilities provide safe, dry, out-of-the-water protected storage, with the added convenience of being able to have your boat in the water to enjoy at only a moment’s notice. These facilities usually feature outside “stacks” that look a bit like overgrown bookshelves where boats are stored in individual compartments, but sometimes have these stacks located inside a large, climate-controlled building. Large, heavy-duty forklifts are used to retrieve, launch, and then return the boat to its space in the stack as the customer requests, often on an hourly or daily basis. By their nature, many of these types of marinas have easy-to-access, and well-maintained boat ramps and trailer parking facilities, too.

Advantages to this type of storage include protection from the weather, reasonable pricing, less worrying about the effect weather may have on your boat and its equipment versus an in-the-water boat.

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of boatel hours, there won’t be staff there to launch your boat, so proper planning is a must. Boatels/dry stacks can generally be paid for on a monthly basis, but you will find better discounts if you agree to an annual contract.

Resort Marinas

Resort marinas generally resemble what the name implies—a high-end destination marina with facilities such as swimming pools, expansive landscaped grounds, tennis courts, lodging, and onsite features such as guided fishing, town tours, concierge, watersport rentals, exercise and game rooms, restaurants, bars, shopping, day spas, and more. These facilities are each usually a destination in their own right, meaning you can find pretty much anything you want without leaving the marina grounds.

Don’t be surprised, though, if you have to pay a resort-usage fee, which usually is well worth it in the end.

Condo Marinas Condo marinas are fairly new on the Chesapeake boating scene, but are gaining in popularity with more and more boaters.

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a condo slip you buy the slip and then are charged a monthly/biannual/annual fee for maintenance of the marinas facilities, which can range from $1000 a year on up to several thousand dollars a year depending on the marina’s facilities. A condo slip might be a good idea for you if you want to be assured of having the same slip every year or want to derive some rental income by renting your slip during the off-season, or when you and your vessel are cruising on the great blue yonder.

Boatyards Many people think of boatyards strictly as places that specialize in hauling out, repairing, or storing boats on land, but you’ll find that many also offer transient dockage in some serene and idyllic creeks and rivers. Boatyards that accept transient boaters can sometimes be bustling, active places during the day, but once the yard staff go home, a quiet peacefulness falls over these bucolic Bay places.

Boatyards are great after-hours destinations (providing the facility accepts transient guests—always check ahead first). If your destination for the day is only a stopover toward a loftier end-goal destination,

a boatyard can provide you with most of what you’re looking for without all the muss and fuss. If you’re OK with tying up, plugging in, and maybe doing without amenities such as laundry, restrooms/ showers, and cable or Internet service, a boatyard might just be the quiet place you need to recoup for the next leg of your journey. Having trained technicians onsite is nothing to sneeze at, either.

Like a Box of Chocolates Not all marinas fall into one of the aforementioned categories—many are different in their own way. You might find a marina at the end of a busy street in Annapolis with only 20 slips, but the location is ace. Maybe a town wharf in the Northern Neck is more your style.

Or maybe you want all the amenities a full-on resort offers at the top or bottom of the Bay. And, many big-city facilities offer all the bells and whistles, as well as easy access to countless urban delights.

In any case, you’d be hard-pressed not to find what you’re looking for somewhere in beautiful Bay Country.

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irectly off the north shore of the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal (C&D Canal) and surrounded on three sides by woodland sits Summit North Marina, a full-service, well-protected facility off one the country’s busiest shipping canals. Summit North has an interesting history and offers loads of modern amenities. There you’ll also find dependable service providers and friendly slip holders. The marina originally opened in 1989, but in the last year, the property has come under new ownership, and extensive updates have been made.

History, Please

##The fuel dock at Summit North Marina.

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Summit North sits in a rectangular cut 75 feet below the surrounding land. “The cut was originally designed as part of the canal, but as ships became larger, the canal was redesigned to allow for the bigger vessels. That left a perfect cove for a marina,” says Chris Lloyd, the marina’s general manager.

Although you’d probably reach Summit North by motoring on over to 39° 32.8’N 075° 42.4’W, the marina’s mailing address is Bear, DE, a community with roots that reach back to Colonial days. Local lore has it that a popular tavern in the area once welcomed patrons with a sign depicting a bear. Today, the area is a suburb of Wilmington, DE. Adjacent to the north is Lums Pond State Park. Inside the park, you’ll find the largest freshwater pond in Delaware, boat rentals, two piers and a launch ramp, fishing, multipurpose trails, a nature center, and more. It is bordered on the south by a section of the C&D trail that is scheduled to open in May and will travel right by Summit North.

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“Although we have 400 slips, it’s still a mom-and-pop, family-type place,” says Lloyd. “Everyone says how friendly it is here. When a boat pulls into a slip, fellow boaters come a-runnin’ to help tie up and get the folks settled in. About 125 of our slipholders are members of the Summit North Yacht Club, which our customers started.

They’re the kind of group that’s made up of families cooking out, kids with water guns, and guys enjoying a cocktail relaxing back on the transom or in the cockpit,” says Lloyd.

“Fifty of our slips are reserved for transients, and we average about 30 transient

##The Chesapeake and Delaware Canal has been improved and updated several times over the years, leaving a cut off the north shore that’s ideal for a protected marina.

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boats a week, April through November. At the peak of the season, there might be 100 in a given week. We get a lot of people doing the Great Loop Cruise. For others, we’re the last stop before Cape May, NJ. Boaters spend the night here, eat, rest up, and head out first thing in the morning.”

Full of Features

Summit North’s amenities include all floating docks, a 50-ton Travelift, 24-hour security, a ship’s store, a pool, Wi-Fi, cable TV, and tennis and basketball courts. Nearby there are six golf courses. Slip holders have access to 100/50/30-amp electrical service, high-speed gas and diesel pumps, and a pump out station at the fuel dock plus a portable system for in-slip pump out. Bring Fido along, because pets are welcome.

Other onsite services include a South Beach-style restaurant and bar, a full-service boat brokerage firm, a boat builder, and a yacht detailing company. “We can do everything from detailing boats to making structural repairs to boats damaged by Hurricane Sandy,” says Lloyd.

The geographic location provides natural perks, too. “It’s well protected and can handle up to a 14 and a half-foot tidal surge.

We’re a well-known hurricane hole, having come through hurricanes Sandy, Irene, and Floyd without any damage,” says Lloyd, who adds that being located in Delaware means no boat tax.

Do a little Internet research about the area. You’ll find Delaware has lots of historical sites, and Summit North is well-positioned for a stopover if you’re travelling up the Delaware River up to Philly and beyond, or southbound to Cape May and the Atlantic. Learn more at: summitnorthmarina.com proptalk.com

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any new boat owners never forget the day they picked up their first boat... or when the shock of the first haul-out bill set in… or the when the engine mechanic first paid a visit. Repair and maintenance are part of the healthy reality of being a boat owner, but unfortunately, this realization can put a damper on some of that fantastic “new boat thrill” you might be feeling right now. Even if you’ve purchased a brand-new boat, she’ll need service to keep her in tip-top shape. While we can’t cover every service offered boats (there are experts on everything from exterior detailing to canvas and enclosures), many workings aboard your boat likely will need a trained eye at some point down the road. Wondering what to expect? Read on.

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f a new boat is in your future, make sure that the dealership or brokerage you deal with has a dedicated service department or has access to capable subcontractors to back up any warranty service your boat may require. The lingo you’re looking to hear is “full service,” meaning that the brokerage/dealership can perform or facilitate the commissioning, outfitting, or repair of your boat, not just sell it to you and watch you drive off into the sunset.

Almost all new boats come with some sort of multi-year hull and deck warranty, and individual systems components such as water pumps, marine heads, electronics, etc., are generally covered by a manufacturer’s warranty. A good dealership or brokerage will have the ability to go to bat for you with the manufacturer if something like a water pump or a chartplotter goes bad, so be sure to ask this question of any prospective boat dealer.

##Nick Jones (L) and Nick Duff (R), with Bay Shore Marine, troubleshoot a marine diesel engine. Photo courtesy of Bay Shore Marine

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Engines, generators, and transmissions are generally covered by a warranty of some sort; and the engine, generator, or transmission manufacturers (possibly in coordination with your new boat dealer or boatyard) will usually be the ones who arrange warranty repair work by a factory-authorized mechanic. Regular scheduled maintenance like oil and filter changes are the boat owner’s responsibility, and many simpler maintenance items can be done by the owner (unless the warranty specifically forbids it).

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Engine, Drivetrain, Running Gear, and Generators

erhaps the most noteworthy maintenance items on any powerboat are her engine(s), drivetrain(s), running gear (struts, shafts, bearings, propellers, etc.), and generators. Even if you’ve acquired a smaller, outboard-powered craft, the likelihood is that you’ll need to tap into the expertise of a qualified marine mechanic for preventative service or a major repair at some point.

With marine engines, you will always want to be in the mindset of preventing major failures, not wondering how to pay for them when they happen, because you’ll likely be talking thousands, not hundreds of dollars in the event of a major catastrophe.

Scheduled maintenance items aren’t really suggestions—they prevent something more expensive from surprising you down the line. That means having an experienced engine shop on tap to perform regularly scheduled service, or to be on call if something does go horribly wrong.

Where to start? Positive word of mouth or recommendations from fellow boat owners who own and run your brand of engine or generator are a great way to find a reputable mechanic. If others have had success with a shop in the past, the likelihood is you will too.

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new year marina, or in a high-and-dry rack storage facility. While not common, some shops work specifically out of a boatyard or marina facility, meaning your boat will have to be onsite for them to service it. Lastly, make sure a shop can handle your repair request within a reasonable timeframe (or think you can plan ahead to give them the time they need).

Once you’ve secured an engine shop, you’ll find that they bill much the same way that car dealerships and garages do: parts and labor. This means that you will be charged a flat rate for each hour a technician works on the engine plus the cost of parts and incidentals such as rags, gloves, etc. Repowers (replacement of the existing engines and possibly the running gear) are usually quoted ahead of time instead of the shop keeping a running accumulated tally of the labor hours, but check and ask first before making an agreement. Whether it is scheduled maintenance or a complete repower, always ask about the details of the costs to avoid any confusion come billing time.

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Hull and Bottom

nless your boat lives in a “high-and-dry” or “boatel” facility—or maybe you keep her on a trailer or a dockside lift—she will need annual or biennial hull and bottom service, which requires a haul out. This generally involves sanding the bottom and applying new antifouling bottom paint, cleaning and servicing the running gear and installing new zincs, and prepping and waxing her topsides.

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Here at Composite Yacht in Trappe, MD, a technician installs a new teak cockpit deck. Photo by Gary Reich

When you are ready for your boat to come out of the water, you’ll find that haul-out service is almost always charged at a per-foot rate.

Haul-out service generally includes pulling the boat from the water with a lift, power washing the bottom and running gear, blocking on land, and launch—although blocking and jack stands are sometimes extra. Ask ahead of time. Once your vessel is up on the hard, you’ll likely be charged a per-day storage fee while work is completed.

If you decide to hire the work out, most hull and bottom services— such as bottom prep and antifouling painting, topside paint jobs, haul out, and other topside work like compounding and waxing are billed by the foot, meaning you’ll be charged a specific dollar

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new year amount based on the length of your boat. Since it’s a per-foot flat rate, the charge usually includes all labor and materials (like sandpaper, paint, brushes, rollers, etc.), but always ask ahead of time (and try to get quotes in writing) to avoid any surprises when you go to pay the bill. And the saying, “No cash, no splash” came about for a reason. Don’t expect your boatyard or marina to put your boat back in the water with an outstanding balance on your tab. ##Carpentry projects and interior work are generally specified and an upfront cost estimate agreed upon before work begins, but check first to avoid any unexpected costs. Here a carpenter from J. Gordon works on a custom piece for a customer. Photo courtesy of J. Gordon

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Systems, Electronics, and Electrical

ot too long ago, almost any boat owner with a basic understanding of 12-volt electrical systems could their own work.

But today, high-capacity battery systems, complicated inverters, computerized monitoring systems, and high-end fish-finding and navigation electronics often require specialized help. The same goes with today’s intricate heating/air conditioning/ventilation systems, difficult waste-handling components and tanks, complex water delivery networks, and other tricky onboard systems.

Most working marinas and boatyards have onsite staff or approved subcontractors to perform systems work involving water pumps, marine heads, air conditioning systems, and other troublesome boat-related troubleshooting. Just as with marine engine mechanics, working marinas or boatyards that specialize in repair (or the subcontractors who do) often have positive or not-sopositive reputations for past work. Again, ask around to see whom your boating buddies have had the best luck with and always get a written estimate before work begins, if possible.

Electronics shops sometimes specialize in electronics and electrical systems installation, troubleshooting, and repair, but there’s been a gradual shift over the last 10 years toward electrical systems experts and separate shops that install and repair electronics such as radar, depth sounders, and chartplotters. While one is not always better than the other, someone who is a seasoned electronics guru might provide better service for your chartplotter than someone who is a wizard with 12-volt systems installation and diagnostics.

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by Beth Crabtree

##Thumbs up for Camp Tockwogh’s watersports specialty program called Camp Tickwogh, where kids can ski or wakeboard daily. Photo courtesy of Camp Tockwogh

Listen up, parents! Now’s the time to start planning how you’ll keep the kids busy when school lets out. If you’ve found this article, we will assume you enjoy spending time out on the water. And since the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree, it’s a safe bet that your son or daughter hopes to swim, fish, powerboat, waterski, or learn about the Bay this summer. Fortunately for parents in Chesapeake Country, there are plenty of great camps to chose from, all with active waterfronts and sessions that range from a half-day to a week or longer. No matter what your family’s needs are, chances are good that a nearby camp will fit the bill.

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There’s something special about summer camp, and sometimes it’s difficult to put into words. So we turned to Lindsay Wright Winger, a former camp counselor and veteran camper who spent many a summer on the waterfront at Camp Wright in Stevensville, MD. Winger puts it this way, “For me, camp was a world set apart from everyday life. There were new activities, new scenery, new rules, new leaders, new friends, and new food. It was where I went for a week or a summer and participated in things that I never did anywhere else. For me, water sports were especially fun because I experienced them all for the first time at camp.”

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So how do you find a great camp? Start by reading the listings below. We looked up and down the Bay to find camps that offer a variety of waterfront activities. Next, ask friends, family, and coaches for suggestions. (If you find a top-notch waterfront program that we missed, let us know by emailing gary@proptalk.com.)

Then, talk to your would-be camper and find out what floats his or her boat. Do they want to chill out with some peaceful kayaking or angling? Or, would they rather rev up their heart rates skimming the water on a tube or wakeboard?

Next, determine which camps offer opportunities to fish, swim, canoe or kayak, tube, ski, wakeboard, sail, or learn about Bay ecology. Some of the camps we’ve listed will offer all of these options, but others have only one or two waterfront specialties. Talk with your child about your family’s particular circumstances, such as work schedules, finances, and commitments for other siblings.

Finally, talk to the camps. Check them out online and e-mail questions, or visit in person. Generally, many camps hold open houses in the spring, so you can see the facilities and meet the camp administrators. Reputable camps will welcome questions about safety, accreditation, and staff training. You may also ask for references from previous campers and their parents.

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##Kayak fun in skinny waters keeps youth anglers and paddlers happy at C.D. Dollar Outdoors’ summer camps. Photo courtesy of C.D. Dollar

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Camps can be a fantastic place for youngsters to make new friends, build memories, and have exciting adventures, all in a supervised environment. So sign them up, stockpile sunscreen and bug spray, and bring on the summer fun! proptalk.com

Residential and Day Camps with Watersports Options • Annapolis Community Boating: Summer day camps offered in Annapolis or brought to your community. Learn safe boating in kayaks, canoes, jon boats, and small sailboats. annapolisboating.org • Camp Wabanna, Edgewater, MD: This faithbased sleep-away camp offers tubing, banana boating, and kayaking. Ages seven to 15. campwabanna.org

• Chesapeake Academy, Irvington, VA: This sleep-away camp offers waterskiing, kneeboarding, wakeboarding, tubing, and fishing on the Rappahannock River. Ages nine to 14. chesapeakeacademy.org

• Echo Hill Camp, Worton, MD: A sleep-away camp near the Sassafras and Elk rivers on the Bay’s Eastern Shore. Activity choices include waterskiing, tubing, wakeboarding, fishing, canoeing, and kayaking. Ages seven to 16. echohillcamp.com • Indian Landing Boat Club Basic Boating, Millersville, MD: This two-day day camp is open to members and non-members and teaches safety and boating skills on the Severn River with powerboats, canoes, kayaks, rowboats, and sailboats.

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##There’s no place like camp to put a smile on your face. Campers at Echo Hill Camp near the Sassafras and Elk rivers have the opportunity to wakeboard, ski, tube, fish, canoe, or kayak. Photo courtesy of Echo Hill Camp

• Occhannock on the Bay, Belle Haven, VA: This faith-based sleep-away camp on the Eastern Shore offers a U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Auxiliary Boating Skills Camp for ages 12-16 years and teaches boat-handling regulations, communications, knot tying, basic charting, aids to navigation, and more. Kids may earn an “About Safe Boating Safety Certificate” to operate a boat or personal water craft (PWC).

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• Sandy Hill Camp and Retreat Center, North East, MD: A residential camp offering beginning to advanced waterskiing, powerboat and pontoon boat rides, fishing, and nature encounters. For kids completing second through 10th grades. sandyhillcamp.com • Ultimate Water Sports on the Bay, Baltimore County: A day camp offering windsurfing, standup paddling, kayaking, and ecosystem study. Ages nine to 16. ultimatewatersports.com

• YMCA Camp Letts, Edgewater, MD: A traditional sleep-away camp on the Rhode River with waterskiing and wakeboarding programs designed for individual skill progression; a powerboating option for kids to earn a Maryland Certificate of Safe Boating; and advanced water skiing and wakeboarding sessions during which kids receive more intense coaching on style and technique.

Ages eight to 16. campletts.org • YMCA Camp Silver Beach, Exmore, VA: Located on Virginia’s Eastern Shore, 30 miles north of the Chesapeake Bay BridgeTunnel, this sleep-away camp’s ski school gives kids one-on-one training with a USCG-certified counselor. Campers can choose to water ski, wakeboard, and/or kneeboard. Ages eight to 16. ymcashr.org/locations/campsilverbeach

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Fishing, Ecology, and Nature Camps • Annapolis Maritime Museum: New fee-based day programs focusing on the ecology and history of the Bay are planned for summer 2013. amaritime.org

• Arlington Echo, Crownsville, MD: Anne Arundel County Public Schools’ Arlington Echo Outdoor Education Center offers residential and day camps focusing on eco-adventure, natural connections, planet earth, nature programs, and more. For kids entering grades four to nine. arlingtonecho.org

• Calvert Marine Museum (CMM), Solomons: Camp CMM offers weeklong programs for children entering first through ninth grade, led by the museum’s trained interpreters and docents.

Themes include pirates, sharks, the environment, and more. calvertmarinemuseum.com/education/education-youthsummer-camps.php

• CD Outdoors’ Fishing Camps, Ocean City, MD, and on Maryland’s Chester River: With PropTalk’s fishing guru Capt. C.D. Dollar, kids learn to fish, or improve their fishing skills; learn to tie fishing knots and lures and bait rigs; explore marshes, creeks, and oyster reefs; and analyze marine charts. Kayak and Stand Up Paddleboard fishing camp meets on the Chester River. Ages eight to 14. cdollaroutdoors.com • Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center, Grasonville, MD: The Bay Wildlife Camp is a day camp focusing on wildlife, ecology, and conservation.

Ages kindergarten to grade five. bayrestoration.org/camps • Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum Kids Club, St. Michaels: Learn about the Bay through hands-on activities, games, and crafts. Half-day programs during June and July for ages four to seven. Scholarships available. cbmm.org

• Kids’ Adventure Camp, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science Horn Point Lab, Cambridge, MD: A day camp focused on nature and the ecology of the Bay. One session on basic paddling, navigation, and safety in a canoe. Ages pre-kindergarten to grade eight. umces.edu Follow us!

##Fishing, ecology, and kayaking are on tap at PropTalk’s own Capt. C.D. Dollar’s angling and kayak camps. Photo courtesy of C.D. Dollar

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Maryland Basic Boating and Boat Virginia Courses Maryland and Virginia both require kids to pass a course before operating a PWC or powerboat on their own. Classes usually run six to eight hours. Generally, kids should be about 13 years old to complete and pass the class independently. Find details and class locations here: Maryland: dnr.maryland.gov/boating/safety /basiccourse.asp or Virginia: dgif.virginia.gov/boating /education/boating-safety-education-requirement.asp Many yacht clubs and other USCG Auxiliary flotillas on the Bay also provide these types of courses and others for kids, especially if they attend the course with an adult. See page 25 for course listings, and check the calendar here: proptalk.com ##Learning to drop a ski is one of the tricks campers can learn at Echo Hill Camp on the Eastern Shore of the Upper Bay. Photo courtesy of Echo Hill Camp

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f you are (or know of ) a recent high school graduate or college student who wants to learn more about what goes into making a powerboating magazine, PropTalk offers unpaid internships. Working in the real world, interns will collaborate with PropTalk staffers to develop marketable skills by producing photos, graphic designs, written stories, blogs, and/or other social media for print and online publication. To apply for this summer’s internships, e-mail laura@proptalk.com these items as soon as possible: (1) a cover letter stating your related publishing skills and boating experience, (2) your résumé, and (3) one sample of relevant work you have done (e.g., a writing sample, photo, graphic design, and/or blog sample).

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Looking Forward to Spring

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ith spring and warmer weather on the horizon, members of the Classic Yacht Club of America (CYCA) (below) are gearing up for another exciting boating season. Our fleet captain is making final preparations for the 2013 rendezvous schedule. If you own a classic vessel and enjoy cruising the Chesapeake Bay, we are the club for you! —by Craig Collins / classicyachtclub.org ##CYCA’s Trouper II turns heads.

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t is not too early to schedule a free vessel safety check. Certified vessel safety examiners from the Annapolis Sail and Power Squadron will visit and inspect your vessel and alert you to potential safety problems. We offer this free program to all recreational boats through a unique alliance between the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and the United States Power Squadrons. Everyone is welcome to attend our Change of Watch Dinner (above) March 9 at the Yellowfin Steak & Fish House ($37.50 per person). While this is one of our more formal events, there will be plenty of time to swap stories and talk about boat prep with experienced boaters. —by Linda Sweeting / aspsmd.org

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espite the Mayan calendar’s cataclysmic prediction, the Back Creek Yacht Club (BCYC) boldly held a Mayan New Year party hosted by Jaime Ritter January 11. January 26 brought our Commodore’s Ball, during which we installed new officers (above) (see page 36 of the January 2013 PropTalk for their names) and recognized past commodore Steve Bacon for his leadership during 2012.

Former commodore Rosie Cavin coordinated the evening with Ambassador Vern Penner as the emcee. BCYC has a warming “Red Wine and Chocolate Dinner” to help survive the winter this February. Meanwhile, BCYC snow birds are planning several gettogethers: one on the east coast of Florida in February and another on the west coast in March. We would love to have you join us for a really fun 2013 year. —by John Oberright / backcreekyc.org proptalk.com

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uring the winter boat shows and fishing flea markets, we’ll continue to pick up all those little—and big—gadgets that promise to make cruising and/or fishing so much easier and more enjoyable. The Chesapeake Bay Grady-White Club’s (CBGWC) Holiday Party in January (above) coincided with the Baltimore Raven’s match-up against the Broncos for the Division championship. The unofficial Ravens’ Nest featured two digital TVs providing full coverage, and we rooted the home team on to victory. All accompanied by a superb buffet dinner provided by Heavenly Chicken and Ribs of Dunkirk, MD. In February, we met at the West End Grill for dinner, elections, and a program on radar and other electronic equipment by Mid-Shore Electronics’ Frank Deranger. Our March 19 meeting will be held at Gunnings in Hanover, MD, home of one of the world’s best cream of crab soups, with a presentation on trophy rock fishing. All Grady-White owners are invited to join us.

—by Maryanne Gomme / groups.yahoo.com/group/cbgradyclub

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hesapeake Yacht Club members continue to enjoy each other’s camaraderie even during the winter months at our “Winter Land Cruise” to Old Towne Alexandria, VA (below). The weekend included a Friday night happy hour, walking tour of Old Towne, and dinner at Gadsby’s Tavern. —by Monica Lovell / chesapeakeyachtclub.com

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he Chesapeake Mainship Group’s (CMG) Winter Dinner will be March 9 (5 to 9 p.m.) at the O’Callaghan Annapolis Hotel. Come socialize, hear about our 2013 rendezvous schedule, enjoy a delicious dinner, and make new friends. CMG is a great group of Mainship owners and wanna-be Mainship owners!

We have rendezvous all over the Chesapeake Bay throughout the boating season (left). We’re a friendly, outgoing group that heartily welcomes newcomers. —by Rob and CJ James / groups.yahoo.com /group/chesapeakemainshipgroup ##CMG in Annapolis.

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The Year at a Glance

embers of the Old Point Comfort Yacht Club (OPCYC) in Hampton, VA, are gearing up for our annual Blessing of the Fleet and USCG inspections; a raft-up to see the Langley Air Force Base Air Show in May; our annual Memorial Day weekend cruise to Cape Charles, VA; the Captain’s Choice Cruise to Onancock, VA; HarborFest and the Baseball Cruise to see the Norfolk Tides play at Waterside; a cruise to Sarah’s Creek for Fourth of July fireworks over Yorktown, VA; a cruise to Mobjack Bay; a Photo Op Cruise to Fort Wool in Hampton Roads; an extended cruise up the James River to Rockett’s Landing in Richmond, VA; our Labor Day weekend in Fishing Bay; an extended cruise up the Potomac to the Capitol YC in Washington, DC; and our Southern Circle Cruise from Virginia into North Carolina and back. —by Eileen Turner / opcyc.org

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Racing News Where Did the President’s Cup Go? Photos and Story by Gary Reich

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ast year around this time, we were hopeful that H1 Unlimited Class hydroplane racing might make an appearance in Washington, DC, after a long hiatus, but logistics and timing got in the way of what would be the first racing of this type in the Nation’s Capital since 1977. Since then, things have remained quiet regarding the return of the President’s Cup to the Potomac, and “mum” seems to be the word until H1 Unlimited releases its 2013 racing schedule. Stay tuned. Most of the American Power Boat Association’s (APBA) Region Four 2013 racing schedule had been decided at press time, so be sure to look for Team PropTalk at the Kent Narrows, MD, Cambridge, MD, and Hampton, VA, races where we’ll be on scene snapping race photos and chatting up race goers.

Speaking of that schedule, 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, June 22-23 will bring the Bay’s quintessential racing event— Thunder on the Narrows—to Kent Island. Hambrooks Bay in Cambridge 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 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 on 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 undergoing top-secret dynamic speed enhancements.

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##The crew at Evans Boats in Crisfield, MD, breathe new life into an old deadrise for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. Photo by Gary Reich

has a long cockpit with a forward cabin, and is powered by a 330-horsepower John Deere diesel. Another Chesapeake 46 is being built for a liveaboard couple in Florida and has an extended Coosa cabin, a 200-horsepower John Deere diesel, and a whopping 1000-gallon fuel tank to allow for long-range cruising. Last, but not least, is a third Chesapeake 46, which will end up in Florida as a fishing charter boat. Like the others, she has a solid fiberglass hull and Coosa decks and superstructure. She’ll get pushed around by a 650-horsepower John Deere diesel.

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by Gary Reich

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e get a lot of e-mails every month from Bay boatshops, boatbuilders, and boatyards asking, “Hey, how the heck do I get in your Boatshop Reports section?” Luckily, it’s as easy as e-mailing gary@proptalk.com with your descriptive text and high-resolution images. If you think you have a unique project that we should see first hand, give us a call at PropTalk intergalactic headquarters ((410) 216-9309) and ask for Gary (or e-mail gary@proptalk.com as mentioned above). We’ll make every attempt to get out and photograph what you have going on and print it right here in the magazine. Here’s what was happening at Bay Country boatshops and boatbuilders as this issue of PropTalk went to print:

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ave Mason with Chesapeake Boats in Crisfield, MD, has a full house with five new boats under construction at his Eastern Shore facility. A 55-foot, fiberglass-on-plywood pirate ship bound for Washington, DC, is growing toward the ceiling and taking on a recognizable shape rapidly. Already in place are her twin 260-horsepower, Volvo turbodiesel engines with Volvo Duo-Prop outdrives. Her primary fiberglass and wood structures such as hull, topsides, and deck superstructure have been built; and the crew is currently

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building up her fiberglass hull laminates.

Mason hopes to finish her in late spring/ early summer. Farther up in the shop is a Chesapeake 46, which will end up at Save the Bay in Providence, RI, where she will be used to educate the public about marine life in the Narragansett Bay area (primarily whale and dolphin watching excursions). The 46-footer has two 330-horsepower Cummins diesels, solid fiberglass hull, and Coosa decks and superstructure. A Chesapeake 27 is being built for recreational/pleasure use by a customer in New Jersey. This boat

Small Open Boats in Port Republic, MD, is doing extensive cabinhouse and interior work to this 42-foot Lippincott hull.

Photo by Gary Reich

winter and a pending new crew shuttle boat build for Disney Cruise Lines. In the shop at press time were two 40-foot deadrise boats belonging to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. One of the boats was having fiberglass laminates applied to her hull, topsides, deck, and cabin, while the other was receiving a similar treatment, including the installation of a fiberglass canopy over her aft decks. Recently completed were renovations to an Evans 38 and an order for another for the aforementioned Disney Cruise Lines.

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he volunteer crew at Ruark Boatworks in Cambridge, MD, was working on a new 22-footlong by eight-foot wide deadrise boat when PropTalk stopped at the Eastern Shore shop in late January. This new build, overseen by boatbuilder Mac McGlaughlin, has a white oak keel, frames, and stem, and her bottom and topsides are planked with a combination of both cypress and Atlantic white cedar. Her

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new owner will use her for pleasure when she is complete in early summer. The 18foot “snapping turtle” skiff built for a local waterman was launched in late 2012 and is now working the water efficiently with a nine-horsepower outboard. Work continues on Ruark’s new boatbuilding shop (a reclaimed Eastern Shore barn), with electrical rough-ins, side decks, and fire suppression machinery now all in place.

Happy volunteers donated more than 6000 hours to the boatshop in 2012— contact Dan Cada at the shop if you want to learn how to help with the program.

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artin Hardy with Composite Yacht in Trappe, MD, was busy with a variety of refit and

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en Spring at Small Open Boats in Port Republic, MD, says that the shop has been busy with a number of small projects and one larger repair. Small jobs included repairing or replacing hatches, cabin doors, a teak swim platform, and the transom of a runabout.

Current projects include fabricating a teak

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Jerry LeCompte with Dockside Boat Works in Easton, MD, applies one of several coats of varnish to the deck of a 1951 Correct Craft. Photo by Gary Reich

new boat construction projects when we checked in during late January. One of the niftiest projects in Composite’s shop at press time was a 22-foot, early 60s-era Chris-Craft Dory, which underwent an extensive refit over the last few months.

During the rehab, all of her deck, hull, and cockpit fittings were removed and her original power plant was removed and replaced with a new Crusader 6.0-liter gas engine. She then received a complete Awlgrip treatment to all of her surfaces, new teak trim, shiny new deck hardware, Lenco trim tabs, updated electronics, and new mechanical systems. New boat builds underway include Composite Yacht 23 hull number three, which will be powered by a 250-horsepower, four-stroke Yamaha outboard when she is finished and taken to her new home in Rhode Island. A 34-foot express is still underway, and she will be fitted with twin 350-horsepower V-8 Yamaha outboards before becoming a fishing boat in Florida. Layup on a new Follow us!

Composite Yacht 26 center-console model is complete, while bulkhead and interior structures fall into place on another, which features a 315-horspower Yanmar diesel.

Other refit work includes a complete rework of the paint scheme on a 48-foot Ocean, tedious gelcoat repair on a “sparkly” bass boat, and hull work on a 22-foot Shamrock Stalker.

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A different view of the 38-foot deadrise that Evans Boats in Crisfield, MD, is refitting for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation.

Photo by Gary Reich

folding cockpit table, the restoration of a 17-foot Lyman lapstrake runabout, and continuing repairs on a 42-foot fiberglass charter boat, Emma G, located in Flag Harbor Marina in St. Leonard, MD. Her entire cabin is being rebuilt with new sides, interior elements, and all-new windows. Her cockpit coamings and aft helm station also are being replaced. Emma G is a Lippincott hull that originally was built

by Dickerson in Trappe.

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below. Shipwrights are installing new bench seating to port, PFD storage to port, and framing up the opening with new white oak frames before her new oak, pine, and angelique cabinhouse is fabricated and installed.

The work should be done by late February or early March, just in time for the spring and summer education outreach season. Work is ongoing for the Rosie Parks, a 51-foot skipjack built in Wingate, MD, in 1955 by Bronza Parks. The museum crew has been busy doing the back-breaking and tedious work of caulking her main decks while progress is made on her new rudder, cabinhouse, and distinctive “chicken beak,” which is fitted on her bow.

Inside, along with other projects such as the restoration of a 1929 Potomac River Dory,

hipwrights, apprentices, and volunteers with the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum (CBMM) in St. Michaels, MD, had a number of interesting, ongoing projects happening at the campus when PropTalk stopped by in late January. Mr. Jim, a 53-foot, 10-inch by 16-foot buyboat replica built in 1980 at Richardson’s Boat Yard in Lloyds, MD, has been pulled up to the dock and carefully covered to protect her while her cabinhouse is removed and a new main saloon that is “classroom-friendly” is built

CBMM Shipwright Apprentice Joe Larochelle (L) and CBMM Vessel Maintenance Manager Michael Gorman (R) make modifications to Mr. Jim, the museum’s 53-foot buyboat. Photo by Gary Reich

shipwrights are building a replica of the 1916-era 16-foot deadrise skiff Ghost for the museum’s Apprentice for a Day program.

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oe Reid with Mast & Mallet Boatworks in Edgewater, MD, says, “I have moved the Chesapeake 22 skiff outside for awhile, and we also have a Jarvis Newman lobster boat that we’ll be working on this winter; she needs to have wood replaced in various spots. I also have a Chesapeake 46 at the yard on which we’re performing maintenance such as electrical upgrades, installing a backup water tank, and making some cabinet modifications.

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ampbell’s Custom Yachts in Oxford, MD, is making excellent progress on the 39-foot Spencer Lincoln-designed Duffy hull that has been underway at the shop since late last summer. Her cabinhouse and deck are now back in place after being moved to Bachelor Point for woodwork and the installation for deck fittings such as railing, trim work, and

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ventilation pieces. Inside, the detailed work of installing her systems and electronics continues, and rough-ins for her main saloon and lower cabins have been made. At Campbell’s Bachelor Point Yacht Company across the peninsula, the excursion boat Patriot was getting a new 260-horsepower Cummins diesel to replace her original aging powerplant.

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ave Hannam with Classic Watercraft Restoration in Annapolis reports that things have

progressed quickly on a 1958, 19-foot Chris-Craft Capri. Hannam says, “Her new framework has been completed, and preparations for applying the fiberglass cloth and epoxy laminate to her new, no-soak bottom are well underway.” Hannam also is assembling new mechanical components including an engine, running gear, fuel system, steering, engine instruments, and new electrical system. Hannam notes that he is perplexed as to why many owners of these old wooden classics com-

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Molly is a new addition at Campbell’s Custom Yachts in Oxford, MD. Photo by Gary Reich

plete a full interior restoration, including finished upholstery, prior to any major structural work being started on the boat.

Hannam says, “The past few projects we have worked on at the shop began with the boat has arriving in general disrepair— but the upholstery is always brand new. I guess the owner’s vision of the end result is first inspired by the completion of a new interior, so it’s often our job to wrap a boat around the new interior while making sure it floats.”

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Ruark Boatworks in Cambridge, MD, recently flipped this 22-foot deadrise hull. Here her white oak transom goes into place.

Photo by Gary Reich

A 22-foot skiff is takes shape at Mast & Mallet Boatworks in Edgewater, MD. Photo courtesy of Joe Reid

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erry LeCompte with Dockside Boat Works in Easton, MD, had his hands full of paint and varnish when PropTalk visited his Eastern Shore shop in late January. LeCompte is restoring a 1951, 15-1/2-foot Correct Craft Junior for a customer who is a Virginia Tech alumnus, which means that the whole boat will be done in Hokie colors—maroon (PMS 208) and orange (PMS 128)—including her king plank, deck trim, boot stripe, and other accents. LeCompte will also survey

and assess the usability of her original Gray Phantom 445 engine. A 1956, 18-foot Chris-Craft Sea Skiff was in the shop for new, custom gold leaf lettering on her stern, while a 1964, 19-foot Correct Craft Aqua undergoes a full deck replacement.

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ill Judge with Judge Yachts in Denton, MD, has been enjoying a busy winter season. Completed and ready to go out the door to a Kent Island, MD, customer is a Judge 22, and two Judge 27s—one headed to Long Island and

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The Buyboat Willaim B. Tennison gets some TLC at McCready Boatyard and Railway in Lusby, MD. Photo by Gary Reich

another to Massachusetts—will be right behind her. A new Chesapeake 36 is out of the mold with the deck cap and cabin on, and she should be completed by late winter or early spring for her owners. Also being built is a Judge 27 that is currently in the mold for her Annapolis owners. Behind the Judge 27 will be a Judge 24 for a Philadelphia customer. Also on the construction schedule are two Zodiac 24 RIB hulls. The refit crew will repower a Judge 27 center console with a new Suzuki 300 this month.

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##A Clouser Deep Minnow in “crab” coloring. The Clouser Deep Minnow is perhaps the most valuable tool in a fly angler’s inventory. Photo by Gary Reich

Saltwater Fly Fishing 101 Part 4

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

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s we were putting together this final installation in our four-part series about getting started in saltwater fly fishing, Mother Nature teased us with outside temperatures in the mid-60s. As February fades into March, these warm spells will become more frequent, tickling the itch of fly anglers, many whom have been cooped up since the turkey hit the table in November. So perhaps

it is fitting that this final part in this series concentrates on flies, tactics, and techniques for catching saltwater fish.

Since we’ve had only 8000 words to prime your saltwater fly fishing skills, you’ll want to continue learning as you gain more confidence and experience. “Never stop learning” is a mantra that many fly anglers live by, and one of the best ways to enhance your skills is by pairing up with a buddy who

can show you where to catch fish, share the fly patterns he or she likes, and offer up tips and tactics to help you catch fish.

You might also consider hiring a professional guide, but keep in mind that you’ll need a minimum skill set to make a paid trip worth your while. Lastly in the learning department, there are hundreds of incredibly useful books that have been written about fly fishing and fly tying. Even if you’re not a

bookworm, there are a dozen or so volumes that should find a place on your bookshelf. Check the sidebar in this article for PropTalk’s list of essential fly fishing titles.

So, when your time comes to actually wet a fly line, you’ll want to know which flies to use, how to animate and retrieve them, and what types of fly line you should use to fish them. Sound interesting?

Read on.

On the Fly

##Most any fish will respond to the right fly. Here, Tony Friedrich shows off a fine Cape Henlopen flattie. Photo courtesy of Tony Friedrich

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Unlike trout flies (almost all of which were designed to imitate actual winged insects or their larvae), saltwater “flies” are tied to imitate various types of prey items like baitfish, crabs, or shrimp. And also unlike most trout flies, saltwater flies require the angler to “animate” them by stripping in fly line at varying speeds. There are many different saltwater flies, but you will find that many are simply variations on a few basic fly designs, which we will discuss in detail.

When it comes to saltwater flies, perhaps no other pattern deserves more credit for advancing saltwater fly fishing than the Clouser Deep Minnow, created

by Pennsylvania native Bob Clouser in 1987. At its simplest, this streamer pattern features weighted dumbbell eyes, and a bucktail body with flash accents that fish find simply irresistible. The Clouser Deep Minnow can be tied in any numbers of colors and shapes using different varieties of bucktail and flash materials, allowing the angler to imitate many different types of baitfish. The Clouser’s action is much like the “up and down” action of a conventional jig lure and as its DNA has evolved over the years, patterns such as the Half & Half (half Clouser Minnow, half Lefty’s Deceiver) have come about as a variation of the original. On the Bay, proptalk.com

try Clousers in chartreuse, crab (brown and tan), and green and red colors and in varying sizes, depending on whether you’re trying to tempt a big striper or a white perch.

There’s hardly a saltwater species that won’t respond to this great fly and you should keep a good arsenal of different patterns in your fly box.

Other subsurface flies you should have in your war chest include the Lefty’s Deceiver (there are many weighted and unweighted variations of this legendary pattern), Bruce’s Bullethead Darter, and Bruce’s Bay Anchovy (a small Ultrahair pattern). There are many other patterns, including some bunker imitations that are quite good, but these patterns will be your standard go-tos as you get started.

Fly fishing for gamefish on the surface is about as good as it gets when it comes to the excitement factor because you actually see the take. Topwater flies can be cast into a pocket of feeding fish, or also as a way to tempt fish holding under the

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##The crease fly in olive livery--a prime topwater pattern for saltwater fly fishermen. Photo by Gary Reich

##This Susquehanna Flats striper fell for a river herring pattern.

Photo courtesy of Tony Friedrich

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Saltwater Fly Fishing 101 continued... surface into striking. These types of flies are designed to imitate a wounded baitfish that is slapping on the surface. Often called “poppers,” topwater flies can be as simple as a round chunk of foam epoxied to a hook with a set of eyes and bucktail tail, or more complex like a crease fly, which looks very much like, well, a small fish. A gurgler is another very popular topwater pattern.

Topwater flies are fished with a floating line and the retrieve is usually strong, short or long pulls that cause the fly to make a disturbance on the surface. Make sure you occasionally pause and let the fly sit still on the surface, as you will sometimes get strikes on the pause. The key is to mix up your retrieves to see what the fish are keying in on.

Fly anglers take pride in the many different colors, patterns, and variations of the flies they use, and most any fly fishing discussion worth its salt centers on which fly patterns work for what. See our helpful sidebar regarding which flies to stock in your fly box to start, and as you learn, you’ll discover more patterns and customize them to the different situations you’ll fish in.

Strip, Strip, Strip

some sort of way to animate the lure in the water. One might just reel in the lure as it swims in the water, or sometimes as the line is being reeled in, the rod is given a “jerk” to give action to the lure.

In saltwater fly fishing, however, the fly is animated as the angler strips and pulls line in through the rod. The motion of pulling in the line is generically called a “strip” or “stripping line,” while the style of strip is usually called a “retrieve.”

For the purpose of clarity, let’s assume that you’re fishing with a floating line and a non-weighted fly in shallow water to get started. After you cast out the appropriate amount of fly line toward your target, lay the fly line over the index finger on your rod hand. This will not only help you to control the line as you strip it (and keep slack at bay), but also allow you to clamp it tight when you need to set the hook. Start by pulling (stripping) in line with your free hand slowly but steadily (about two to three feet of line at a time) followed by a short pause. After the short pause, repeat the long, steady ##Half Clouser Minnow, half Lefty’s Deceiver--the Half & Half, a must-have pattern for saltwater species on the fly.

Photo by Gary Reich

In most types of light-tackle angling, the rod and reel are usually both used in

strip and pause retrieve until you get a strike, or you’ve pulled in all of the line. If you get a strike, simply clamp down on the line with your rod finger and pull up smartly. There are other types of strikes, but for starters, this basic method will do.

Other types of retrieves are just variations of the basic long strip/pause technique, and you will do well to vary the types of retrieves you use to key in on what type of fly movement entices strikes from fish on any given day. For example, you can do a series of short strips by just pulling in eight to 12 inches of line at a time over and over and over again without pausing. This imitates a baitfish making short speedy movements through the water. You also can mix up short retrieves with long ones like this: long strip… short, short, short… long strip, short, short, short, and so on.

If you’re using any type of sinking fly line (full sinking, sink tip, shooting head, or intermediate), or are using a weighted fly, you will need to give the fly line and fly time to sink down to the proper depth before the retrieve. Once the fly and line are down, you can use any of the aforementioned retrieves. Make sure that you cover as much of the water column as you can by letting the line sink for varying amounts of time.

Sometimes the fish are on the bottom, sometimes in the middle, and sometime closer to the top. As you get more experienced with making retrieves, you’ll likely also be able to “feel” how the fly is behaving in the water. Getting out there and experimenting, practicing, and observing is how beginner fly angler turn into experienced ones.

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##The author poses with a feisty striped bass that became one of the many millions of fish to be fooled by a Clouser minnow. Photo by Lew Armistead

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There are certainly many more details you will learn as you grow in the sport (and many we simply didn’t have the room to write about), but if you have followed along closely over the past four months, you should be able to get started at a good point when the weather warms up. Stay tuned to PropTalk magazine over the next year for additional articles on flies, fly-fishing techniques, and opportunities for growing and learning in the sport. proptalk.com

Saltwater Fly Fishing Book Essentials Inshore Fly Fishing: A Pioneering Guide to Fly Fishing along Cold-Water Seacoasts by Lou Tabory Saltwater Fly Patterns by Lefty Kreh

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Fishing Knots: Proven to Work for Light Tackle and Fly Fishing by Lefty Kreh Fly Fishing in Saltwater by Lefty Kreh

Fly Fishing for Striped Bass by Joe Bruce

LLBean Saltwater Fly Fishing Handbook by Lefty Kreh LLBean Fly Fishing Handbook by Dave Whitlock

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03:33 AM Sun 09:55 AM 04:06 PM 10:12 PM

1.1 0.1 1 0.2

H L H L

Fri

8

2.8 H -0.1 L 2.6 H -0.2 L

24

12:24 AM Sun 06:48 AM 12:50 PM 07:06 PM

0.2 2.5 0.2 2.6

L H L H

9 02:45 AM SAt 09:03 AM 03:37 PM 09:39 PM

0.9 H -0.2 L 1.1 H 0 L

25

04:22 AM Mon 10:44 AM 04:48 PM 10:53 PM

1.1 0.1 1 0.1

H L H L

9 06:15 AM 2.9 H SAt 12:22 PM -0.2 L 06:37 PM 2.8 H

25

01:11 AM Mon 07:31 AM 01:31 PM 07:49 PM

0 2.7 0 2.8

L H L H

10

1 H -0.2 L 1.1 H 0 L

26

1.2 0.1 1 0.1

H L H L

26

01:56 AM tue 08:13 AM 02:12 PM 08:32 PM

-0.1 L 2.8 H -0.1 L 3 H

05:32 AM 1.1 H Mon 11:51 AM -0.2 L 06:08 PM 1 H

27

27

02:41 AM Wed 08:55 AM 02:53 PM 09:15 PM

-0.2 L 2.8 H -0.2 L 3.2 H

28

03:26 AM tHu 09:37 AM 03:36 PM 09:58 PM

-0.3 L 2.8 H -0.3 L 3.2 H

29

04:13 AM 10:21 AM 04:22 PM 10:44 PM

-0.3 L 2.8 H -0.3 L 3.3 H

05:02 AM SAt 11:07 AM 05:10 PM 11:33 PM

-0.2 L 2.7 H -0.2 L 3.2 H

Fri

04:41 AM Sun 10:59 AM 05:24 PM 11:24 PM

05:08 AM tue 11:32 AM 05:28 PM 11:33 PM

05:18 AM 11:29 AM 05:42 PM 11:45 PM

10

12:40 AM Sun 08:05 AM 02:10 PM 08:26 PM

-0.3 L 3 H -0.3 L 2.9 H

11

02:31 AM Mon 08:51 AM 02:53 PM 09:10 PM

-0.4 L 3 H -0.3 L 3 H

01:19 AM Mon 06:52 AM 01:36 PM 07:33 PM

0 L 1.3 H -0.2 L 1.2 H

27

01:14 AM Wed 07:14 AM 02:05 PM 07:41 PM

0.1 1.5 0 1.2

L H L H

12

01:57 AM tue 07:41 AM 02:26 PM 08:14 PM

0 L 1.3 H -0.2 L 1.2 H

28

01:49 AM tHu 07:58 AM 02:56 PM 08:24 PM

0.1 1.6 0 1.1

L H L H

12

12:06 AM tue 06:19 AM 12:40 PM 06:49 PM

0 L 1.2 H -0.1 L 1 H

28

12:14 AM tHu 06:39 AM 01:07 PM 06:51 PM

0 1.4 0.1 1

L H L H

12

03:18 AM tue 09:33 AM 03:35 PM 09:52 PM

-0.4 L 2.9 H -0.3 L 3 H

13

02:32 AM Wed 08:27 AM 03:15 PM 08:54 PM

0 L 1.3 H -0.1 L 1.1 H

29

02:27 AM 08:44 AM 03:49 PM 09:10 PM

0 1.6 0.1 1.1

L H L H

13

12:46 AM Wed 07:05 AM 01:26 PM 07:27 PM

0 L 1.2 H -0.1 L 0.9 H

29

12:57 AM 07:26 AM 01:56 PM 07:35 PM

0 1.4 0.1 1

L H L H

13

04:02 AM Wed 10:12 AM 04:14 PM 10:31 PM

-0.3 L 2.8 H -0.2 L 3 H

14

03:05 AM tHu 09:12 AM 04:03 PM 09:34 PM

0 1.4 0 1

L H L H

30

03:08 AM SAt 09:32 AM 04:44 PM 09:59 PM

0 1.7 0.1 1.1

L H L H

14

01:26 AM tHu 07:49 AM 02:12 PM 08:05 PM

0 1.2 0 0.9

L H L H

30

01:42 AM SAt 08:15 AM 02:47 PM 08:22 PM

0 1.4 0.2 1

L H L H

14

04:44 AM tHu 10:50 AM 04:52 PM 11:10 PM

-0.2 L 2.6 H -0.1 L 2.9 H

15

03:38 AM 09:57 AM 04:51 PM 10:14 PM

0 1.3 0.1 1

L H L H

31

0 1.7 0.1 1.1

L H L H

15

02:07 AM 08:33 AM 02:57 PM 08:43 PM

0 1.2 0.1 0.9

L H L H

31

0 1.4 0.2 1

L H L H

15

0 2.5 0 2.8

04:13 AM SAt 10:41 AM 05:40 PM 10:57 PM

0 1.3 0.2 0.9

L H L H

02:49 AM SAt 09:19 AM 03:42 PM 09:23 PM

0 1.2 0.2 0.8

L H L H

Fri

16

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

High –3:47 +3:11 –0:06 –2:14

03:54 AM Sun 10:23 AM 05:41 PM 10:52 PM

11

Fri

16

Low –3:50 +3:30 –0:10 –1:58

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H. Ht *1.18 *1.59 *0.82 *1.08

L. Ht *1.17 *1.59 *0.83 *1.08

Spring Range 1.5 1.9 1.1 1.4

05:06 AM 11:19 AM 05:26 PM 11:34 PM

7 12:38 AM tHu 06:59 AM 01:45 PM 07:57 PM

11

Fri

Fri

diFFerenCes

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

05:53 AM 1.3 H Wed 12:19 PM 0.1 L 06:09 PM 1 H

Fri

02:31 AM Sun 09:08 AM 03:41 PM 09:15 PM

Fri

05:26 AM 11:28 AM 05:30 PM 11:49 PM

L H L H

23

06:00 AM 2.4 H SAt 12:06 PM 0.4 L 06:19 PM 2.4 H

Fri

30 31

05:54 AM -0.1 L Sun 11:57 AM 2.6 H 06:02 PM -0.1 L

16

06:07 AM 0.2 L SAt 12:06 PM 2.3 H 06:10 PM 0.2 L

Low +1:40 –1:15 –3:13 –3:47

H. Ht *0.88 *1.12 *1.33 *1.37

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

diFFerenCes Onancock Creek Stingray Point Hooper Strait Light Lynnhaven Inlet

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

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

Slack Water Maximum Current

-0.8 +1.0 -0.8 +0.6

12

0003 0618 1234 1841

-1.0 +1.0 -1.0 +0.9

0153 0821 1456 2052

-0.8 +1.0 -0.8 +0.5

13

0045 0701 1322 1927

-0.9 +1.1 -1.0 +0.8

Sun 0534 1246 1926

0239 0911 1553 2149

-0.7 +1.0 -0.8 +0.4

14

0126 0745 1410 2014

-0.9 +1.1 -0.9 +0.7

0017 Mon 0625 1345 2032

0331 1007 1655 2252

-0.7 +1.0 -0.8 +0.4

5 0118 tue 0724 1445 2135

0432 1108 1757 2359

-0.6 +1.0 -0.8 +0.4

0208 0829 1458 2101

-0.8 +1.0 -0.9 +0.6

6

0539 -0.6 1212 +1.0 1858 -0.8

SAt 0546 1240 1916

0251 0914 1548 2151

-0.7 +1.0 -0.8 +0.5

0034 Sun 0629 1329 2013

0337 1001 1641 2245

-0.6 +0.9 -0.8 +0.4

18

0126 Mon 0716 1421 2112

0427 1052 1736 2343

-0.6 +0.9 -0.7 +0.4

0224 tue 0809 1515 2209

0523 -0.5 1147 +0.8 1832 -0.7

20

0043 0623 1244 1928

Fri

0413 1059 1722 2243

2

SAt 0451 1151 1822 2326

3 4

Wed

0229 0830 1545 2230

7

tHu 0341 0940 1642 2320

8

Fri

9

SAt

10 Sun

11

0103 0648 1315 1954

+0.5 -0.6 +1.0 -0.9

0450 1048 1735

0202 0755 1415 2046

+0.6 -0.7 +1.0 -0.9

0005 0551 1153 1825

0256 0856 1511 2134

+0.7 -0.8 +1.0 -1.0

0047 0748 1354 2012

0446 1052 1704 2319

+0.9 -0.9 +1.0 -1.0

0227 Mon 0840 1451 2056

0533 +1.0 1144 -0.9 1753 +0.9

tue 0307 0929 1545 2139 Wed 0346 1017 1637 2221 0425 tHu 1104 1729 2303

15

Fri

0505 1152 1821 2347

16 17

19

Wed 0327 0907 1609 2302

21

tHu 0429 1008 1702 2349

0141 0724 1341 2020

+0.4 -0.5 +0.8 -0.7 +0.4 -0.5 +0.8 -0.8

22

Slack Water Maximum Current

Slack Water Maximum Current

+0.5 -0.5 +0.8 -0.8

1

0122 0758 1310 2003

0443 1017 1654 2242

-1.4 +0.9 -1.4 +1.1

12

0016 0645 1222 1852

0345 0915 1553 2134

-1.7 +1.1 -1.6 +1.2

Fri

0527 1109 1752

0234 0822 1436 2107

23

0030 0618 1208 1839

0321 0916 1527 2151

+0.6 -0.6 +0.8 -0.8

2

0209 SAt 0851 1350 2051

-1.3 +0.7 -1.3 +1.1

13

0100 Wed 0734 1259 1934

0427 0959 1629 2215

-1.6 +1.0 -1.5 +1.2

0107 Sun 0705 1304 1922

0404 1006 1615 2231

+0.7 -0.7 +0.8 -0.8

3

0539 1106 1748 2333

0301 Sun 0951 1436 2149

0639 -1.2 1201 +0.6 1846 -1.2

14

0142 tHu 0823 1336 2016

0509 1041 1703 2255

-1.5 +0.9 -1.4 +1.1

25

0140 0749 1357 2003

0443 1052 1700 2309

+0.8 -0.8 +0.8 -0.8

4

0029 0741 1301 1947

+1.0 -1.2 +0.5 -1.2

15

0555 1125 1740 2338

-1.3 +0.7 -1.2 +1.0

26

0212 0831 1448 2042

0522 1137 1744 2345

+0.9 -0.9 +0.8 -0.8

5

tue 0519 1209 1707

0129 0849 1408 2057

+0.9 -1.1 +0.5 -1.1

0004 0628 1315 1829

0240 1001 1531 2213

+0.8 -1.2 +0.5 -1.2

0359 1103 1641 2317

+0.9 -1.3 +0.7 -1.3

SAt

24

Mon

tue

27

Fri

Mon 0406 1059 1538 2254

0243 Wed 0914 1539 2120

0600 +1.0 1222 -0.9 1827 +0.7

28

0022 0638 1307 1911

-0.8 +1.1 -1.0 +0.7

0100 0719 1353 1956

-0.8 +1.1 -1.0 +0.6

8 0219 Fri 0828 1505 2046

0140 0803 1442 2045

-0.7 +1.1 -1.0 +0.6

SAt 0317 0919 1550 2141

0225 0850 1533 2138

-0.7 +1.1 -1.0 +0.5

0316 tHu 0957 1629 2159

29 Fri

30 SAt

31 Sun

0351 1042 1721 2239 0429 1130 1814 2323 0513 1220 1909

6

Wed

7 0113 tHu 0731 1413 1942

9

0015 0550 1246 1819

-1.5 +1.0 -1.5 +1.0

10

0109 0739 1433 2006

-1.6 +1.1 -1.6 +1.1

11

0300 0828 1515 2052

-1.6 +1.1 -1.6 +1.2

Sun 0509 1103 1731 2330 Mon 0557 1144 1811

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

0500 +1.0 1156 -1.4 1732 +0.9

tue

Fri

0223 0913 1410 2059

16

0304 SAt 1006 1445 2144

0646 -1.1 1213 +0.6 1823 -1.1

17

0024 0739 1304 1911

+0.8 -1.0 +0.4 -0.9

0115 0831 1357 2001

+0.7 -0.8 +0.3 -0.8

0541 1312 1704

0207 0928 1455 2054

+0.5 -0.7 +0.3 -0.8

20

0040 Wed 0645 1415 1826

0308 1038 1618 2158

+0.5 -0.7 +0.2 -0.8

21

0142 tHu 0740 1506 1935

0429 1134 1727 2308

+0.4 -0.8 +0.4 -0.8

22

0531 +0.5 1213 -0.9 1809 +0.5

Sun 0348 1101 1520 2235

18

Mon 0438 1207 1603 2334

19 tue

Fri

0240 0829 1544 2037

Slack Water Maximum Current

23

0003 0609 1248 1843

-0.9 +0.6 -1.1 +0.7

24

0051 0643 1323 1916

-1.1 +0.8 -1.2 +0.8

25

0138 0720 1401 1953

-1.2 +0.8 -1.4 +1.0

26

0225 0801 1441 2031

-1.4 +0.9 -1.5 +1.2

27

Wed 0615 1146 1823

0310 0845 1521 2111

-1.5 +1.0 -1.6 +1.3

0034 tHu 0701 1224 1903

0353 0929 1601 2152

-1.6 +1.0 -1.7 +1.4

29

0119 0750 1306 1949

0438 1013 1644 2235

-1.6 +1.0 -1.6 +1.4

30

0206 SAt 0842 1350 2038

0526 1059 1732 2321

-1.6 +0.9 -1.5 +1.3

31

0622 -1.5 1150 +0.8 1828 -1.4

SAt 0329 0913 1615 2133 Sun 0411 0953 1644 2222 Mon 0451 1031 1714 2307 tue 0531 1108 1748 2350

28

Fri

0254 Sun 0938 1439 2131

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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March 2013 Currents

0113 0736 1403 2001

Chesapeake Bay Entrance

Slack Water Maximum Current

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MSSA Youth Angler of the Year Named

fter a slow start in the Maryland Saltwater Sportfishing Association’s (MSSA) inaugural “Youth Angler of the Year” competition, nine-year-old Anna Estremsky of Edgewater, MD, was concerned that she might not be able to catch up to the other young anglers in the contest. So she did what many fishermen dream about—she fished every day she could.

Along with her father, Gary, Anna fished for whatever would bite and wherever she could: off piers and bridges, aboard the family’s 22-foot center-console, on a charter boat, and even from a kayak.

The effort paid off as Anna finished in first place with 2710 points, including eight “catch-and-release” citations from Maryland’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for white perch, redfish, and Spanish mackerel.

When asked by PropTalk how she felt about placing first, Anna said shyly, “Awesome.” Her dad worried she might burn out, but that didn’t happen. In fact, he said the experience helped build better communication between them and brought the entire family closer, adding, “It was the most fun fishing year I’ve ever had.”

Rounding out the top three were brothers Darin and Brian Zagalsky, who finished with 1570 points and 1260 points, respectively. MSSA executive director David Smith says his group is committed to youth initiatives that recruit new anglers. For complete results and more information, visit here: mssa.net

##Anna Estremsky of Edgewater, MD, won MSSA’s Youth Angler of the Year award for 2012.

Photo courtesy of MSSA

Sportfishing Packs Economic Punch, Reports Say

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wo leading sportsmen’s groups, the Congressional Sportsman’s Foundation (CSF) and the American Sportfishing Association’s (ASA), have issued reports that show some encouraging trends in recreational fishing and boating.

Using data from boating trade groups, CSF notes sales of all watercraft (powerboats, fishing boats, sailboats, personal water craft, etc.) totaled $15 billion in 2011. The ASA report, “Sportfishing in America: An Economic Force for

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Conservation,” found similar positive progress, citing an 11-percent increase in angler participation since 2006 and overall spending in 2011 of $47.7 billion.

“Sportfishing is more than just a traditional American pastime; it is a powerful economic force, an unparalleled contributor to conservation, and a vital part of the American culture,” says ASA president and CEO Mike Nussman. Visit asafishing.org and sportsmenslink.org to read the complete reports.

Maryland Watermen Leader Honored

orty years spent representing Maryland’s commercial fishermen has earned Larry Simns the state’s “Admiral of the Chesapeake” honor. DNR Secretary John Griffin presented the award to Simns’ family at the East Coast Commercial Fishermen’s and Aquaculture Trade Exposition in Ocean City, MD, January 18.

“This recognition for working on behalf of watermen, the seafood industry, and the Chesapeake Bay for 40 years represents the whole reason I stepped into the Maryland Watermen’s Association in the first place. And, I wouldn’t have traded it all for anything in the world,” said Simns in a DNR press release.

As founder and president of the Maryland Watermen’s Association (MWA), Simns has dedicated his career to preserving and promoting commercial fishing. In the process, his efforts created friction between MWA and the state’s DNR, including conservation groups such as the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) and fishing groups like Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) and MSSA. Still, there also were times when Simns collaborated on initiatives (crabs for example), with groups that he sometimes disagreed with.

U.S. Senator Barbara Mikulski said in a press release that, “Simns has fought to preserve watermen’s traditions and their opportunity to work on the water.” A fourth-generation waterman from Rock Hall, MD, Simns has served on the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission and Maryland Tidal Fish Advisory Committee and helped initiate the Maryland Blue Crab Industry Management Design Team to sustainably manage blue crabs. ##Larry Simns received the “Admiral of the Chesapeake” honor from the DNR to recognize his more than 40 years of efforts working to preserve a way of life for Maryland’s watermen. Photo courtesy of DNR

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by Capt. C.D. Dollar

Photo courtesy of Joe Bruce

E-mail fish photos and reports to Capt. Dollar at cdollar@cdollaroutdoors.com

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he New Year’s first snowfall (such as it was), blanketed the banks of my local pond, and by the weekend, it and other creeks were locked tight with ice. My thoughts turned to a tautog trip out of Ocean City, MD, or maybe crappie fishing from the kayak on the Pocomoke River (see Fish Spots on page 59 of the February PropTalk). If these excursions aren’t in the cards, there’s always reorganizing my fishing gear. Of course, the winter boat and fishing shows also are great diversions.

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apt. Luke Thatcher aboard the Miss Chesapeake Beach out of Chesapeake Beach, MD, is hard at work preparing for the trophy rockfish season. He’ll be operating walk-on trips daily for those individuals who are not able to get a large enough group together for a private charter. Capt.

Luke says, “In addition to preparing for the charter season, I’ve bought a 32 Regulator that’ll be my tournament fishing boat.”

Last year, Capt. Luke had a break-out year, finishing second in the Maryland Saltwater Sportfishing Association’s (MSSA) “Captain of the Year” competition with two tournament wins, and two runner-up finishes and notching a third-place and top10 placing.

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apt. Sonney Forrest of Reel Relief Charters out of Solomons, remains in Marathon, FL, where he spends his days in pursuit of sailfish, king mackerel, and tuna. “During February, I’ll high-speed troll while running to and from the fishing grounds, which should produce wahoo strikes,” he says. “Also, deep-dropping bait to 600- to 750-foot depths will bring hookups with mutton and queen snapper, and grouper, but you need electric reels to do it right. Sharks are unfortunately always there to steal your catch.”

Capt. Sonney adds that closer in on the reefs, yellowtail, trigger fish, and mangrove snapper are making anglers happy. “March will bring the first tarpon schools, and it will be game on!” Capt. Sonney says.

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Some fishermen deal with winter doldrums by venturing south.

The really smart ones, I’m certain, do it every year. One friend went chasing sailfish in Guatemala; another acquaintance flew to Cabo San Lucas in pursuit of roosterfish, and a third made an annual pilgrimage to the Bahamas. With each passing winter I grow more weather averse to any forecast with a “teen” in it. As you read this month’s PropTalk, February is half in the bag, with March on its heels and April in the on-deck circle. Come on spring.

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en Neill of the Peninsula Salt ##Donna Corddry with a fat sweetwater yellow perch Water Sport taken from the Pocomoke Fisherman’s AssociaRiver. Photo courtesy of tion says it’s time to get seriCapt. Kevin Josenhans ous about tautog. “This time of year, Virginia’s coastal wrecks will produce some of the largest togs of the year,” Neill says (and he should know since last March he set the current Virginia state tautog record on the Triangle Reef). Neill adds, “The Tower and Triangle Reefs and wrecks in similar depths will be prime areas to fish. That is where you will find us spending much of our time in February and March.” Ken also suggests chasing sea bass (check regulations) on any wreck out past the 20-fathom curve. These structures are loaded with jumbo sea bass. “Offshore bottom fishing for tilefish and grouper will be good,” Neill predicts, adding, “Speckled trout will be a possibility in the Elizabeth River. We will make a trip or two down to the Outer Banks to get in on the yellowfin tuna bite that happens there. If you want to leave the saltwater, this is prime time to catch giant blue catfish up in the James River.”

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aptain Kevin Josenhans of Josenhans Fly Fishing is currently scheduling trips from now through March on the scenic Pocomoke River.

He launches out of Byrd Park in Snow Hill, MD. Capt. Kevin says, “This is ultra-light tackle fishing at its finest. We’ll be casting crappie jigs, minnows, and flies to yellow perch, crappie, pickerel, and bass. If you aren’t able to get out on the boat with me, I will be giving presentations to several area clubs during the winter months, and I’ll have my usual table at Lefty Kreh’s TieFest March 8 (see page 14 for details on this event).”

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aptain Walt of Light Tackle Charters will be fishing for crappie, yellow perch, and pickerel from the Pocomoke River on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, using ultra-light tackle. “We launch daily from Snow Hill and always catch a few largemouth bass, and last year even took a fair share of white perch, even though they usually don’t show up until April,” Capt. Walt says, adding, “We’ll catch crappie and yellow perch in good numbers, usually limiting out on both species. And with pickerel as big as six pounds mixed in, we’ll enjoy a great winter’s fishery.”

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a grapple anchor made of bent rebar to secure the boat over the structure.” Wreck numbers can be obtained from the Virginia Artificial Reef Program website at mrc.virginia.gov/vsrfdf/reef.shtm. For bait Ric suggests a “buffet of bait” including clam, blue crab, and hermit crab. Ric adds, “By the end of the month, as the water temperature nears 60 degrees, big red drum will show up on the flats behind the Eastern Shore’s barrier islands. Anchor in the shoals and

fish chunks of peeler crab on a fishfinder rig, or cruise around the shallows behind the islands looking for schools of big drum soaking up the sun. If you encounter a school of drum, cast a six-inch swim shad with a medium-heavy spinning rod spooled up with 50-pound braided line.”

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I will be busy making up a bunch of buck tails as well. The boat is in great shape, so I should be back in the water early to get in on the catch-and-release season.”

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Not only are they located a relatively short run from ports such as Rudee Inlet, they hold a plethora of gamefish. Ask Ken Neill, holder of the Virginia state record for tautog at 24 pounds, three ounces. That monster measured 32 inches in length and had a girth of 26-3/4 inches. The prior state record was 24 pounds, caught by Gregory Bell on August 25, 1987, on the Powell Wreck off Wachapreague, VA. Located about 30 nautical miles from Cape Henry, the Triangle Reef is actually made of several structures either sunk intentionally, like the Liberty Ships, or ships lost at sea. Neill caught his recordsetting beast last March 25 at the Morgan wreck section. “Water depths range from about 70 to a little over 100 feet, and those depths seem to be good for finding large tautog,” Neill says. He adds that the large structures and relatively water warm are

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But tautog aren’t the only game in town, says Ric Burnley, a PropTalk regular. “Sea bass fishing is excellent this time of year,” Burnley says, noting that just about any wreck out past the 20-fathom curve is loaded with jumbo sea bass. “Rigs are straightforward—use a dropper rig with a 2/0 to 5/0 live bait hook loaded with some variety of crab and enough lead (five to 12 ounces) to get it down,” Burnley says. Burnley, Neill, and other experts recommend not going wreck fishing undergunned. A stout boat and reel loaded with 50-pound braid should do the job to wrestle tog from the safety of the wreck.

Check the weather, stow your wreck anchor, double-check regulations (especially for sea bass), and then download to your GPS the Triangle Reef numbers that you can get from the Virginia Artificial Reef Program mrc.virginia.gov/vsrfdf/reef. shtm. Who knows? You just might land a trophy, and it may even be a state record.

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## Happy birthday, Sea Tow. The company is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. Sea Tow has at least 14 locations serving Chesapeake Country. seatow.com ## North Point Yacht Sales (NPYS) in Annapolis has hired Christine Burkhardt as director of marketing and communications. northpointyacht sales.com

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## Four Bay Country companies were named among Boating Industry’s top 100 boat dealers in North America: Prince William Marine Sales in Woodbridge, VA; Deep Creek Marina in McHenry, MD; Hoffmaster’s Marina in Woodbridge, VA; and Lynnhaven Marine in Virginia Beach, VA. boatingindustry.com ## Charles Fort has taken the helm of the BoatU.S. Consumer Protection Bureau, and Beth Leonard is BoatU.S.’s new technical director. The company is based in Alexandria, VA. boatus.com

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## Watermark’s Harbor Queen collected more than 300 pounds of food and $1767.85 for the Anne Arundel County Food Bank during the Eastport YC Lights Parade in December. watermarkjourney.com ## Onboard the Paddle Wheeler Dorothy Megan at the Suicide Bridge Restaurant, nine students graduated from Charter Captain Courses (CCC) in Cambridge, MD. (410) 228-0674

##CCC’s celebration in Cambridge, MD (L-R): front row—Capt. Ken Daniel (instructor), James Taylor, Jason Blizzard, Dennis Todd, Walter Stewart, and John Eshleman; and second row— David Koster, Dan Walls, Christopher Wagner, Donald May, and Capt. Bill Tyndall (instructor).

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& CLASSIFIED SECTIONS CREW 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/

HELP WANTED Baltimore Operations Manager For MD passenger vessel operation. Fulltime. For Opportunity Description and how to apply, go to: http://watermarkcruises.com/ aboutEmployment.htm Boat Broker Wanted: United Yacht Sales is expanding in the Chesapeake Bay market. The right candidate will be a self-starter with a positive attitude who can operate independently as well as with a team. If you have above average sales skills and knowledge of boats, you could set your career on the fast track for high earnings. For an interview and to learn more about this exciting opportunity, please send resume to bmedhurst@clarkslanding.com Captains Wanted - The Baltimore Water Taxi Is accepting applications for the 2013 season. Seasonal PT and FT positions available; Weekend availability a must. Valid Master’s License and TWIC Card required.

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Apply online at www.bwtjobs.com Electronics Installers Wanted MD & NJ BOE Marine is hiring marine electronics installers for both the Kent Island, MD and new Somers Point, NJ locations. Contact Jim at 866-735-5926 or sales@boemarine.com 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.

Sr. Marine Service Tech/Asst. Mgr. Kent Island based mobile serv comp is in search of SR Service Tech w/ min 10yrs exp. in engines (g/d, i/o), all marine systems, electrical, sanitation, comp & fbglss serv & repairs. Industry certs a plus. This team leading position must be clean, organized and able to troubleshoot. Competitive pay & benefits based on exp. along with immediate work. Must have valid & clean drvr’s lic.

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Pleasure Cove Marina, Pasadena, MD has an immediate opening for a full time Service Manager. Candidates must: have a minimum of 5 yrs experience in the marine industry, computer skills, technical/mechanical knowledge, strong work ethic, accountability, and provide excellent customer service.

Must be able to work Mon – Sat. Salary commensurate with experience. Health insurance available.

Drug free workplace. Visit our website at www. pleasurecovemarina.com for more information about our marina. Mail resume to 1701 Poplar Ridge Road, Pasadena, MD 21122 or email: management@pleasurecovemarina. com The Schooner Woodwind is Hiring Is hiring Customer Service Reps and Dockhands. FT & PT seasonal employment. Boating and Customer Service experience preferred.

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REAL ESTATE Marine Service Facilities for Lease in Urbanna, VA on the Rappahannock River 10,000 sq ft service facility available at active marina consisting of twin 60ft x 60 ft high-bay buildings with full width doors, 20ft x 60ft woodworking shop, 20ft x 40ft fabrication space, office space, stock room, yard space. Serviced by 40 ton travel lift. Will lease all or part.

Favorable lease terms. Contact: Jack Dozier, Port Urbanna Marina, 804-8151453, jdozier@waterwayguide.com 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.

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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.

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 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

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22' Shamrock 220 Walkaround 1999 Sea Maxx 5.7L F.I. gas 300-hp inboard, 635 hrs. Stable, versatile Bay boat. White, hydraulic trim tabs & steering, GPS, porta-potty, bait well, fish box, rod holders, cabin cushions, swim platform w/ladder, 98 gallon fuel capacity - 2 tanks, full CG Package, dock lines, boat hook, mechanical spares, etc. Bottom is painted black.

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(410) 926-5398. margaritaville@verizon.net 24’ Crosby DE Cruiser ‘86 Lovely, classic that has been very well maintained! 24-hp Chrysler eng. full canvas enclosure and much more.

Owner has dropped the price by 1/3 in hopes of a quick sale. Asking only $24,500. OBYS 410-226-0100

24' Rampage Express 1986 with Hard Top, Sea Maxx Chevy 350, New headers and risers, New ZF transmission, New running gear. Nice fishing boat. Asking $17,500. Deltaville VA. (804) 690- 5870

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

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CLASSIFIED AND BROKERAGE 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 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

28’ Grady-White Sailfish ‘04 One owner, T-F 225 Yamahas, ICOM 504, radar, 6PS, FF, OR. No boat can compare, like new cond. $65,900 obo, (302) 226-3734.

26’ Composite Center Console starting at $78,000, is a well priced fishing machine. Call now for our extensive option list & pricing CC, Cuddy & Express models also available. lewis@compositeyacht.biz 410-476-4414

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!

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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

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 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 410867-9550 or gdyson@clarkslanding. com

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31’ Contender Open ‘06 This fishing machine has twin 250HP Yamaha outboards, less than 350 hours and a trailer. $95,000 Patrick Hopkins 410-267-8181 Patrick@AnnapolisYachtSales.com

28’ Bayliner 2859 w/Hardtop ’96 Fresh water boat, 300-hp Mercruiser 245 hrs, Air Condition w/Heat, GPS, Please call Stephen K. Parker 443-553-2518, 410-287-9400 x212, sparker@jacksonmarinesales.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.

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30’ Regal ’06 3060 Commodore Express Twin Volvo 5.0/270 HP with 175 hours, new Duro-Prop outdrives (aluminum drives), AC, Asking $74,500 Trades Possible. Please contact Jason Whitson at Jackson Marine Sales 410-287-9400 x215 or 484-994-4244 jwhitson@jacksonmarinesales.com

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’ 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 30’ Grady White Marlin 300 ’04 Very well equipped, well maintained, gently used, lives on lift and bottom never painted. Great vessel at a fraction of the cost of a new one. Asking $89,500 and looking for offers. OBYS 410-226-0100

31’ Camano Troll ’02 Single engine trawler Volvo 200-hp – tops at 16 knots, flybridge, covered aft deck, excellent cond. $110,000.

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31’ Manning 2001/1003 Bay Boat 315-hp Yanmar dsl w/low hrs Gen, AC, GPS Asking $72,000, trades possible Please contact Jason Whitson at Jackson Marine Sales 410-287-9400 x215 or 484-994-4244 jwhitson@jacksonmarinesales.com

31’ Sea Ray 310 Sundancer ‘01 Immaculately maintained, owned by a marine professional.

5.7L 300HP Mercruiser Inboards coupled to a set of V Drives. $57,900 Patrick Hopkins 410-267-8181 Patrick@AnnapolisYachtSales.com

31' Tiara Open '84 She is mechanically sound and cosmetically clean with lots of resent upgrades and replacements. Only 280 hours since both engines were fully rebuild. She starts every time on fist click. This popular design is ideal for fishing and cruising fun. Offered at $34,000. Call David Malkin at our Annapolis North Point Office at 410-280-2038 Ext. 15 or David@NorthPointYachtSales.com

Sea Ray 310 Sundancer ’01 T/5.7L MPI Inboards, air genset @ our dock.

Asking $68,000 Jackson Marine Sales North East 410-287-9400-214 Bob

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32’ Trojan ’75 F-32 Sedan Repowered 350/260-hp Crusaders Gen, AC and radar Asking $12,000 OBO Please contact Jason Whitson at Jackson Marine Sales 410-287-9400 x215 or 484-994-4244 jwhitson@jacksonmarinesales.com

Four Winns 328 ’06 Vista scheduled to be here Oct. This is a clean low hr boat asking $95,000 Jackson Marine Sales North East Bob 410-287-9400-214

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’ Grand Banks ’88 Cummins 210-hp. Classic GB trawler in superb condition. Located in Mathews, VA $117,000.

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

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’ Nordic Tug ’02 Lovely vessel that has been well taken care of and nicely equipped.

Owned by very knowledgeable boaters.

Asking $174,500 and willing to listen to offers OBYS 410-226-0100

32’ Regulator ’05 The 32 FS includes the Fiberglass Grillage System™ which provides structural framework & stability to fish in any sea condition.

Call for options. $94,000 lewis@compositeyacht.biz 410-476 4414 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

34' Mainship Fly Bridge Trawler '06 This express trawler is in outstanding condition. New canvas in 2012. Only 280 hours on the efficient Yanmar 370. You won’t find more usable room in a 34’ package. Offered at $198,000. Call David Malkin at our Annapolis North Point Office at 410-280-2038 Ext. 15 or David@NorthPointYachtSales.com

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

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

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

2001 Picnic Boat Classic SWEET 16 at $240,000

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

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

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Asking $118,000.

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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) 5535046. email: tony@greatblueyachts. com, see photos & full specs at www. greatblueyachts.com

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Bonadeo 34 Only used Bonadeo available, 2009 Forward seating model, w/custom cushions Exceptional Garmin 15” electronics package, Teak Helm, Toe Rail, Covering Boards. Many other options including 400 gallons fuel. 300 Verado’s w/extended warranty’s. Call Larry or Tony at 772.463.7447 larry@bonadeoboatworks.com

35’ Regal Commodore ’05 215 hrs Twin 8.1 Volvo Penta, Kohler Generator, Heat and AC along with excellent styling, fit & finish. A must see. $129,000. Patrick 410-267-8181 or Patrick@AnnapolisYachtSales.com 35’ 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

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' 2001 Endeavour Power Cat T 125HP Yanmar Diesels. Genset Air/heat, Full electronic. New canvas 2012. One owner since new! Asking $174,000. 410-827-5230 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

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

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' Viking Express Sport Fish '85 This is a must see boat that is in wonderful cond. This is the perfect boat for the serious fisherman or pleasure cruiser. Total refit in early 2000s. Offered at $99,000. Call David Malkin at our Annapolis North Point Office at 410-280-2038 Ext. 15 or David@NorthPointYachtSales.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’ Sea Ray Sedan Bridge ’08 Best Price and cond. on the Market. Low hr Cummins dsls. 2 Stateroom layout, Genset, Raymarine electronics. Full Flybridge enclosure.

Call Chris 443-926-1278. See full specs at www.walczakyacht.com

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

37’ Judge Oxford 2010 Price Significantly Reduced- Shows Like New. “True Love” was designed and Built for knowledgeable cruising couple. Features: Single stateroom, Island Queen, Hard Back, phenomenally economical. Loaded with upgrades: Cummins single 480hp., Bow and Stern Thrusters, Genset, Air and Heat, complete electronics package. Call Chris 443-926-1278.

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

38’ Carver 360 Super Sport ‘03 Owned and cared for by life-long boaters.

This 360 is the perfect boat for exploring the bay or relaxing dockside. $119,000 Patrick Hopkins 410-267-8181 Patrick@AnnapolisYachtSales.com

38’ Composite Yacht Calvin Beal Hull ’10 is built for comfort. Composite construction, 575-hp Caterpillar C-9 diesel engine fully equipped & ready to run lewis@compositeyacht.biz 410-476-4414. Huge Price Reduction $295,000

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 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 boating. 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

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.

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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 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 in pristine condition.

Attention to maintenance & upgrades shows tremendously. 2010 Refit--500-hp Cummins (8.3L QSC-500) 1000 hrs, Asking $185,000 Contact lewis@compositeyacht.biz 410-476 4414

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’ Beneteau Monte Carlo 42 ‘11 Twin Volvo 370 HP Diesels, less than 200 hours. 4 flat Screen TV’s, teak Decks, finished teak table.

Must see! $475,000 Patrick Hopkins 410-267-8181 Patrick@AnnapolisYachtSales.com

42’ Cruisers 385 ‘06 Cleanest of its kind, low hours, powered by Twin 8.1L Volvos.

Truly a condo on the Water!!

Asking $234,900 Patrick Hopkins 410-267-8181 Patrick@AnnapolisYachtSales.com

42’ Jefferson ‘86 Twin 3208 CATS, 8kw gen. All electronics, sleeps 6, full head & galley, swim platform, great cruiser, 700G. Dsl, $55K, for info contact owner @ jos2nd@verizon.net or (410) 623-2118, after 6

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.

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 42’ Jones ’00 well equipped dual purpose bay boat. 575-hp dsl eng, A/C w/reverse cycle heat, engine driven heater, gen, radar, & so much more!! Asking $175,000.

Contact lewis@compositeyacht.biz 410-476-4414 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 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 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 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

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44’ Hinckley Talaria Express ’01 44' Riviera Sport Yacht '09 Volvo SIRIUS has been lovingly maintained & IPS600's w/ Joystick. Blue Awlgripped constantly updated by her second owner hull, hydraulic platform w/ Zodiac RIB, w/no expense spared. She lives under a every option including teak cockpit. custom built, covered slip and has Amazing boat. Call Ned Dozier, 443always been Hinckley maintained.

995-0732, ned@theyachtgroup.com.

Recent clean survey available! www.theyachtgroup.com $695,000. Offered by Hinckley Yachts, contact Peter Howard (410) 263-0095 or 44’ Sea Ray 440 ’89 Aft cabin/ phoward@hinckleyyachts.com Twin Mercruiser 7.4L Well44’ Hinckley Talaria Flybridge ’08 appointed bright and spacious home on the water. $59,900 Contact BLUE ANGEL represents a virtually new Kellie Moody at 410-604-4300 or T-44 FB and is a head-turner wherever kmoody@clarkslanding.com she goes. Outfitted w/the ultimate in

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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’ Post Convertible ’85 Her owner has taken wonderful care of her and updated as needed. Updated 46II interior with centerline queen forward. This is one of the best looking 46 footers ever built.

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

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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.

Eastport Yacht Sales in Annapolis is expanding and looking for yacht brokers.

Must be able to generate brokerage listings for both power and sail. Contact Michael Johnson 410-903-1830 Email: eastportyachtsales@comcast.net

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 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

Dennis Point Marina & Campground, a deep water marina in Southern Maryland with the largest travel lift on the Potomac is looking for a career oriented mechanic to grow with us and eventually take over the operations (head mechanic is near retirement age). Wonderful opportunity for the right person to be his own boss and share in the profits of the operations.

Requires at least 8 years relevant experience and certifications a plus.

Interested parties please contact Jim at 443-223-3394.

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PropTalk March 2013 89

##Image courtesy of UNC Libraries

C HESAPEAKE CLA SSIC “The Brovvyllinge of Their Fishe Ouer the Flame”

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ately, judging by the number of stories we’ve printed about Bay cuisine and critters, it seems PropTalk has been quite hungry. In addition to the need to stay fattened up for the winter, as our forefathers, locals have a right to boast about the Bay’s bounty. For proof, check out our story carving into the history of Smithfield ham on page 24 and our feature serving up information about collectible oyster cans on page 31. So, in honor of March and to help prepare for the onset of rockfish season in April, let’s celebrate one way to “roast” a good piece of fish.

In 1585-1586, Theodor de Bry created the above engraving of two American Indian men cooking fish.

90 March 2013 PropTalk

He based his illustrations on the New World paintings of Colonist John White. This particular engraving was based on White’s watercolor painting, “Cooking Fish.” The image was first published in Thomas Hariot’s 1588 book A Briefe and True Report of the New Found Land of Virginia. The book’s text accompanying the image reads: “After they have taken store of fish, they get them unto a place fit to dress it. There they stick up in the ground [four] stakes in a square room, and lay [four] posts [sticks] upon them, and others over thwart [crosswise] the same like unto an hurdle, of sufficient height, and laying their fish upon this hurdle, they make a fire underneath to broil

the same… For this people reserving nothing for store, they do broil, and spend away all at once and when they have further need, they roast or seethe fresh… And when as the hurdle can not hold all the fish, they hang the rest by the fires on sticks set up in the ground against the fire, and then they finish the rest of their cookery. They take good heed that they be not burnt. When the first are broiled, they lay others on, that were newly brought, continuing the dressing of their meat in this sort, until they think they have sufficient.”

Interesting to know that many of the ways early Colonists prepared and cooked food were taught to them by American Indians. That’s something to think about and celebrate, too.

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2002 49 Jefferson

2003 47 Riviera

Sea Horse $328,000

Tenacity $439,000

1996 48 Ocean Yachts

$259,000

SOLD 1/13

2002 39 Bertram

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

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2006 69 Symbol

SOLD 1/13

SOLD 1/13

2008 47 Riviera

1995 54 Hatteras

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