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Chesapeake Bay Powerboating

Annapolis: Heading South: Outside the 6 Southern Show Gates

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Editor’s Notebook

Out of My Mind

Letters to the Editor

Dock Talk

Chesapeake Tides

Chesapeake Boating Calendar

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Editor’s Notebook

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Twenty

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bout 120 roast beef sandwiches, 80 Nutty Buddys, 540 beers, and 1440 man hours later, the idea of prepping for my 20th pair of U.S Boat Shows is starting to sink in. Likely by the time you are reading this, the 39th installment of the U.S. Powerboat Show will be in full effect, and we’ll be flirting with distributing the two millionth copy of PropTalk. Laid end-toend, that’s just about enough magazines to stretch from our offices in Annapolis to Cuttyhunk Island, MA, more than 335 miles away. Big numbers and milestones force one to look back. Twenty years ago, I was an eight-month rookie in the marine industry, working as a sales clerk for Fawcett Boat Supplies, which then was located on the downtown waterfront, right in the middle of the show action. The initial excitement started for me one October Monday morning when pilings magically sprouted up in the middle of Ego Alley, floating docks grew out into the harbor, massive white tents towered into the air, and chain-link fences popped up around the perimeter. It was an amazing spectacle to watch close up, and even more amazing to be a part of. Annapolis residents even came down to the waterfront to see how quickly the whole thing came together— Follow us!

the normal downtown scene one day, and a full carnival in its own right the next. It still happens the same way today, and people are still awed at the precision with which it is executed. A lot of things have changed since 1990. During the 1990 U.S. Powerboat Show, Fawcett’s was loaned a new GPS unit to display in the store, which the whole staff ogled over. I don’t remember the manufacturer, but I do remember it weighing about 20 pounds and taking up about as much space as a small microwave. Today, a 4.8-ounce, 0.37-inch thick iPhone can run a piece of software that blows away anything that 20-pound monster could do. While they had been around for some time (Homelite and FisherPierce for starters), four-stroke outboards were still a novelty in 1990, and there were only a couple of players seriously investing in the market. Today, Yamaha manufactures a four-stroke 5.3-liter V-8 outboard that rips out 350 horsepower. The 90s were a time when foul weather gear was still assembled with hand-glued and taped seams, production composite hulls were in their infancy, and gas was about $1.16 a gallon. Times have obviously changed, but the boat show is still the best place to explore and find out about the latest boats, gear, and gizmos the

marine industry has to offer. Twenty years from now, we’ll laugh at what we drool over today, but it’s part of what many look forward to and what sparks off that tingly feeling of the show. Twenty years later, I personally still look forward to checking out the new gear and boats and soaking up the rituals, traditions, sights, and sounds that go part and parcel with the show—even if it is strenuous and sometimes stressful work. But I can also be envious of fishing buddies who get out to experience some of the best Chesapeake fishing of the year, and other members of our staff might long for a leisurely fall cruise on their boat during the crisp autumn weather. So while you may catch one of us Baydreaming for a rare moment, we’re always psyched to be in the middle of the action and getting to meet our readers face to face. It’s part of the fun in what we do—even 20 years later. Make sure to stop by and see us at the U.S. Powerboat Show. We’ll be at Tent F6 handing out PropTalks, chatting it up with readers, taking loads of photos, and enjoying the frenetic energy wafting about the show. We’ll see you there,

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Out of My Mind

Docking:

by Ruth Christie

The Good, Bad, and Ugly

o far this year, we have enjoyed stays at several marinas, including the Bay Bridge Marina in Stevensville, MD; Bay Creek Marina near Cape Charles, VA; City Yacht Basin in Havre de Grace, MD; Piney Narrows Yacht Haven on Kent Island, MD; Hyatt River Marsh Marina near Cambridge, MD; Reedville Marina, VA; Riverwalk Landing in Yorktown, VA; Somers Cove Marina in Crisfield, MD; St. Michaels Marina; and Tides Inn near Irvington, VA. Docking was different at each of them, but mostly all were good experiences. The two constants of marina hopping are the need to dock and dedock your vessel and your captain’s boat-handling skills. The key variable is the amount of talent on land. Our worst experience occurred a few years ago at a Southern Bay marina. In a rolling current and rough conditions, we tossed the dock hand the stern lines and hustled up to secure the bow and springs. We felt a jarring bump on the swim platform and found she had draped the lines over the dock cleats without securing them and was nowhere to be seen. That made the amount to tip pretty easy to decide. Never assume people know what they are doing. We will not return to that facility, which shall remain nameless.

Night and Day This year, when we called one new-to-us marina for our slip assignment, the response was, “Take any slip that’s open that you can fit in. A bunch of club boats are due later today. I’m about 25 miles away, so I’ll see you when I get there.” Docking here was a hairy experience at best, with windy and wavy conditions, a tight slip with loose pilings, and a nearly nonexistent and inaccessible finger pier. It’s a good thing my husband Jim is an expert at docking our 40-footer. Once settled in, we enjoyed seeing Severn River Yacht Club boats spreading pilings and tying up throughout the day. Happy not to be the main attraction, we saw first-hand how 18 November 2010 PropTalk

the aforementioned pilings got so wobbly. We paid it forward with assists to those needing help and had a great stay. At the River Marsh Marina, we had some of the best help on the Bay. It was windier than the Dickens over Labor Day weekend, with white caps and gusts up to 25 knots. But, to our delight, the marina could take us early, and two staff members were prepared when we got our slip assignment. As soon as we rocked and rolled up close to our slip, which was easy to identify with their colored flag system, one dock hand jumped on our boat and immediately tied down the bow, allowing us to focus on securing the stern and springs. The other guy took our lines and fended off. While a full audience of slip mates gaped at us, our slip neighbor videotaped our performance. Later, we learned he keeps tapes of good docking skills for his own edification. (Jim still thinks he was a lawyer looking for a good case if there was a mishap.)

Ahh... Safe and sound at the Tides Inn.

At Piney Narrows Yacht Haven, the fuel dock and office staff sprint everywhere, because the current can be strong. It’s a condominium marina, so you tie up to the fuel dock to check in and then you’re on your own. Luckily, our slip was in a protected but tight spot, and we had no problem getting squared away. At the Riverwalk Landing, the staff were beyond attentive, even coming down to the dock to help with our “unscheduled” earlymorning departure. The current is strong A Sampling of the Rest there, and the concrete floating piers are unforgiving. During our stay, we repeatedly Since our stay in Havre de Grace, our dock discussed how we would attempt to dedock, lines remain lined with creosote from the because it would involve using the current freshly coated pilings. But, it was easy to T-up and a spring line to pivot ourselves around to the end of the dock, and we had great views and get underway in tight quarters and of the action along the Riverwalk and were bumpy conditions. Our preplanning paid close to the biggest tot lot on the Bay. off, and we got off as if we knew what we On Tilghman Island, we had to dock, turn were doing. around, and then redock to avoid bumping Finally, for drama-free docking, head to into two picnic tables, car tires, buckets full the Tides Inn. The slips fit our boat, and of mucky water, and lumber scattered on the we know our slip number beforehand. The dock nearby. But, you get what you pay for; experienced and helpful dock hands are dockage overnight is free if you eat at Harrithere waiting, so we know right where to go. son’s Chesapeake House. Though, the regular I think Jim focuses better there knowing the (chargeable) transient docks are in great shape. sooner we tie up, the sooner we can savor It’s just that Jim will jump over anything for a their Lancaster Lemonades on the hill. free slip. Oh, and dinner was terrific! proptalk.com

Letters More female crabs in the Bay = more baby crabs. PropTalk thinks it’s common sense. Photo by Mark Talbott

Hi Gary, Re: Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Moves To End Fall Closure on Female Crab Harvest, 2010 September PropTalk The DNR has shown the propensity to get it wrong most of the time, and this is just another example. This latest change reflects bad judgment, as well as perceived pandering to special interests, considering this is an election year. My interest in their obvious flaws intensified in November 2007 when I challenged (via e-mail) their lack of action regarding the blue crab. The 2007 harvest by mid-summer was a disaster in process, obvious to everyone who had a connection to the harvesting of crabs. The DNR would wait for the 2007-2008 dredge assessment before taking any action in 2008 using the control rule modeling. The conclusion can be drawn that science is hampering one’s ability to apply much needed emergency measures using common sense. Historically, data from the DNR website provides ample information supporting this opinion. Regards, Bob Roane Editor’s Note: We’re not scientists at PropTalk, Bob, but we’re pretty sure leaving more female blue crabs in the Bay to reproduce makes good sense. All the best, Gary

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DOCKTALK

Greenline 33: Hybrid With an Attitude hat do you get when you mix a clever and efficient hull design, a 1.3-kW solar panel array, a Volkswagen (VW) marine diesel engine, an electric motor/generator, a high-tech lithium battery, generous onboard amenities, and a boatload of charged-up innovation? Answer: The Greenline 33 Hybrid by Seaway. This hybrid’s solar roof, diesel engine, and onboard lithium battery array work seamlessly (and automatically) together to propel the boat through the water and charge the battery array, which powers onboard systems, such as air conditioning, refrigeration, and other AC appliances and accessories through an inverter. All of the Greenline 33’s systems are electronically controlled, automatically charging the battery array from the solar panels when there is an adequate supply of daylight or via the diesel engine when extra power is needed—you need not do a thing for it all to work perfectly. Let’s look under her decks, shall we?

Shore Power The first mode is when the boat is plugged into shore power at the dock; the battery array charges from both the shore power and solar panel systems, allowing the inverter to provide up to three kW of AC power to run air conditioning, refrigeration, televisions, hair dryers, etc. Electric Drive This mode is used to motor along without use of the diesel engine at speeds up to six knots. In electric drive mode, the boat is powered solely by the battery array through the electric motor/generator, which can produce up to seven kW of electric power. Additionally, the 1.3 kW solar panel array charges the batteries, extending the Greenline’s “electric only” cruising range. At four knots, a fully charged battery array provides a range of up to 20 miles. Imagine pulling out of the slip (fully charged) for your local Fourth of July fireworks display, motoring to the anchorage, enjoying the show in the air conditioning with refrigerated food and beverages, and then motoring back to your slip without ever starting the engine. 20 November 2010 PropTalk

The Greenline 33 Hybrid from Seaway flies above crystal clear waters. Photo courtesy of greenlinehybrid.com

Diesel Drive In diesel drive mode, the diesel engine propels the boat and drives the electric motor/generator, which recharges the battery array at an output of five kW while underway. The 65-horsepower VW marine diesel is capable of pushing the boat at speeds up to 10 knots, while the optional 165-horsepower VW diesel moves the Greenline 33 along at up to 15 knots. There’s a hydraulic clutch between the diesel engine and the electric motor/ generator that makes it all work. The Greenline 33 carries up to 95 gallons of fuel, allowing her to run for 700 nautical miles at seven knots with the standard 65-horsepower diesel. At Anchor The solar roof array helps keep the 240-amp-hour lithium battery array fully charged. Six standard, photovoltaic solar panels deliver up to 1.3 kW of electric power in sunny conditions. The solar system can supply constant power to onboard amenities (air conditioning, refrigeration, AC accessories) and can recharge the batteries to 80 percent capacity when exposed to a full day of sunlight.

What Else Is There? Other than the stylish, well-appointed interior? Well, for starters, the stern platform folds out for boarding and swimming access; the cockpit is protected, as are the exterior walk-arounds; and there’s room for sunbathing on the front coach roof. The saloon provides a 360-degree vista and is connected to the cockpit to form one area. A large aft glass enclosure can be fully opened and stowed away in the headliner to allow cocktail and dinner service to the aft cockpit from the galley. The boat features a full-size fridge, a spacious toilet and shower, and real beds with standard mattresses and sheets. The master bed converts between two singles and one double, depending on your mood. Just think. What would it be like to power into and out of your slip or anchorage with no noise or smoke and a small wake at speeds of up to six knots? You’d make heads spin. See the boat for yourself during the U.S. Powerboat Show; Annapolis Yacht Sales is the first North American dealer for the brand and is bringing a Greenline 33 Hybrid to Dock F2; stop by and see her. For more information and full specifications, visit annapolisyachtsales.com and greenlinehybrid.com. proptalk.com

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DOCKTALK Mark Allen says, “The real news out of Cape May, NJ, right now is a marlin bite that’s nothing short of world class. If you’ve ever wanted to experience this type of action, now is the time. A large fleet of boats is fishing out of Canyon Club Resort Marina during our ‘Marlin Month,’ and many are experiencing claims of 15 to 25 releases per day. For more details, call South Jersey Tournaments at (609) 884-2400. For a slip, call Canyon Club’s Dockmaster at (609) 884-0199.”

Repairing the Damaged Research Pier in Solomons he National Science Foundation recently awarded the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES) Chesapeake Biological Lab $1.7 million to repair and rebuild its historic 750-foot research pier in Solomons (below). Since 1936, scientists have used the pier and its facilities to collect data on climate change, fisheries management, and the Chesapeake Bay’s health. The pier had been closed due to damage sustained from several recent storms, including Tropical Storm Ernesto in 2006. UMCES will use the money to replace the pier’s support structure, decking, and pumping station and secure the seawater intake lines to protect them from future storm threats. The pier has large experimental tanks that are critical for studying how best to restore fisheries. umces.edu

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The Company You Keep inda and Milton McGehee of Hyattsville, MD, (right) have started something big. For the past five years, they have donated cookies, donuts, and gift boxes (far right) to wounded soldiers staying at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Milton says, “When our kids were stationed overseas in the military, we would send their platoons big boxes of goodies. While visiting Walter Reed a while ago, a wounded veteran came up to me and said, ‘I received one of your pizza boxes when I was on duty.’” Milton says, “I felt both sad and good about that, because he had been wounded, but had remembered the goodies we had sent.” Every two weeks for the past three years, Rick Mahan and Milton have stood out in front of Giant Foods near the Washington, DC, Beltway and collected donated toiletries, money, and snacks, including cookies and donuts. Milton adds, “Over the course of two days, we’ll collect about $1400 in donated items. For the past five years, we’ve made up gift packages using pizza boxes donated from Three Brothers Pizza. So far, they’ve given us more than 7000 boxes. At least three times a year—over Easter, Halloween, and Christmas—we deliver pizza boxes full of snacks, toiletries, towels, PropTalk and SpinSheet Magazines, a Bible, small books, and other items to wounded servicemen and women at various sites within the Walter Reed medical complex.” Milton says, “You should see our house; it’s like a warehouse! For Christmas in November, we rent a U-Haul on November 7 and with help from family, friends, and local churches, we unload our home and deliver boxes of cheer to the Malone House on November 8. Local churches and organizations donate time and money a couple of times a year, so we can buy Bibles to put in the pizza boxes; we’ve given out more than 6000 Bibles so far. One of the most important things we do when we donate goods to the wounded warriors is to take about one hour and shoot the breeze with them. They come from all over the United States, and many get no company, because family can’t travel to visit them. If you want to start up a similar program, donate items, or volunteer, call me at (301) 559-0864.”

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DOCKTALK Penta Gone—Volvo’s 70-foot

Inboard Performance System (IPS) Showcase Platform by Gary Reich ity Dock visitors in Annapolis recently were treated to a display of Volvo’s IPS technology, as Penta Gone, a Spencer 70 sportfish, negotiated the tight Ego Alley turning basin with only inches to spare on all sides. Thanks to the joystick controls and the two independently swiveling outside drives with forwardfacing DuoProps, the 70-footer was able to make a quick spin, turn around, and then tie up at the old Fawcett Dock with a minimum of muss and fuss. Penta Gone is a North-Carolina-built Spencer 70 sportfish yacht fitted with three Volvo IPS 1200 units, which dish out 900 horsepower each for a total of 2700 horsepower. Volvo commissioned the 70-foot beast to promote its IPS 1200 platform, which is highlighted by underwater “pods” that can independently swivel, allowing the boat to turn on its own axis, stay put in one place without an anchor (Volvo’s Directional

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2028 2353 +0.7

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1554 1921 -2.3 0146 +1.8 0205 +2.1 0523 0749 -1.3 0542 0813 -1.5 1105 1325 +1.2 1123 1412 +2.0 1632 1935 -1.5 1714 2023 -2.2 0225 +1.6 0012 0259 +2.1 0607 0835 -1.4 0627 0907 -1.8 1203 1418 +1.1 1228 1517 +2.1 1738 2025 -1.3 1834 2130 -2.1 0006 0304 +1.6 0108 0355 +2.1 0645 0921 -1.5 0710 1003 -2.1 1254 1513 +1.2 1331 1625 +2.3 1840 2118 -1.3 1947 2235 -2.0 0045 0344 +1.6 0201 0447 +2.2 0718 1005 -1.7 0754 1056 -2.4 1339 1609 +1.3 1432 1729 +2.5 1938 2213 -1.3 2055 2333 -2.0 0123 0424 +1.7 0252 0537 +2.2 0747 1046 -1.9 0839 1145 -2.6 1423 1701 +1.5 1533 1830 +2.7 2033 2302 -1.3 2159 0201 0503 +1.8 0028 -1.9 0814 1123 -2.2 0342 0624 +2.2 1506 1749 +1.8 0925 1234 -2.8 2126 2348 -1.4 1630 1931 +2.7 0241 0543 +1.9 0123 -1.7 0843 1200 -2.4 0431 0713 +2.2 1549 1836 +2.0 1011 1324 -2.8 2218 1725 2031 +2.7 0034 -1.3 0121 -1.6 0323 0624 +2.0 0420 0703 +2.1 0915 1239 -2.6 0957 1316 -2.8 1632 1925 +2.2 1718 2024 +2.7 0123 -1.3 0215 -1.5 0406 0709 +2.1 0511 0751 +2.0 0951 1320 -2.8 1044 1406 -2.6 1716 2015 +2.3 1808 2111 +2.5 0000 0215 -1.3 0044 0304 -1.5 0450 0755 +2.1 0604 0838 +1.8 1029 1404 -2.9 1132 1451 -2.4 1800 2103 +2.4 1854 2155 +2.4 0052 0305 -1.2 0132 0352 -1.4 0537 0843 +2.1 0657 0923 +1.7 1111 1449 -2.9 1220 1535 -2.1 1846 2149 +2.5 1935 2237 +2.1 0143 0354 -1.2 0216 0441 -1.4 0627 0930 +2.0 0748 1010 +1.4 1156 1535 -2.9 1309 1621 -1.9 1934 2235 +2.4 2012 2317 +2.0 0232 0443 -1.2 0257 0528 -1.4 0720 1019 +2.0 0840 1101 +1.3 1245 1623 -2.8 1359 1709 -1.6 2022 2325 +2.4 2046 2353 +1.8 0320 0535 -1.2 0336 0611 -1.5 0814 1112 +1.9 0933 1152 +1.2 1341 1717 -2.6 1454 1758 -1.4 2114 2121 0019 +2.3 0029 +1.8 0408 0629 -1.2 0412 0652 -1.6 0912 1210 +1.9 1025 1243 +1.2 1443 1818 -2.4 1559 1847 -1.3

0305 0626 -0.8 15 31 0950 1252 +0.6 1602 1856 -0.6 2151

Slack Max Knts

0112 +2.2 30 0456 0722 -1.4 1015 1310 +1.9

0025 +0.7 16 0337 0700 -0.8 1027 1325 +0.6 1

DIFFERENCES

slack before

floodmax flood

ON CHESAPEAKE BAY ENTRANCE: Wolf Trap Light, 0.5 mi west of +1:43 Stingray Point, 12.5 mi east of +2:18 Point Lookout, 5.9 nm ESE of +3:45 ON BALTIMORE APPROACH: Poplar Island, 2.2 nm WSW of –0:44 Thomas Point Shoal Lt, 0.5 nm SE of –0:25 Chesapeake Bay Bridge, main chan +0:16

0059 +0.6 0359 0717 -0.8 1029 1344 +0.8 1634 1923 -0.5 1702 2003 -0.7 0127 +0.7 0203 +0.6 0431 0752 -0.8 0453 0806 -0.8 1111 1417 +0.7 1108 1434 +1.0 1730 2024 -0.6 1758 2104 -0.8 0225 +0.6 0025 0304 +0.6 0523 0840 -0.8 0546 0855 -0.8 1151 1503 +0.8 1149 1523 +1.1 1820 2119 -0.7 1850 2201 -1.0 0024 0319 +0.6 0130 0401 +0.6 0612 0923 -0.7 0637 0943 -0.8 1227 1546 +0.9 1232 1610 +1.2 1904 2207 -0.8 1940 2254 -1.1 0121 0408 +0.6 0230 0455 +0.6 0657 1004 -0.7 0728 1031 -0.8 1301 1625 +0.9 1315 1658 +1.3 1945 2253 -0.8 2028 2344 -1.2 0213 0454 +0.6 0324 0548 +0.6 0740 1042 -0.7 0819 1119 -0.7 1333 1702 +1.0 1400 1745 +1.3 2024 2336 -0.9 2116 0304 0539 +0.6 0033 -1.2 0821 1119 -0.7 0316 0539 +0.6 1404 1739 +1.0 0811 1108 -0.7 2103 1347 1732 +1.3 0018 -1.0 0021 -1.2 0353 0622 +0.5 0405 0629 +0.6 0900 1155 -0.6 0905 1158 -0.7 1435 1815 +1.1 1435 1819 +1.2 0059 -1.0 0109 -1.1 0442 0705 +0.5 0453 0721 +0.6 0939 1231 -0.6 1002 1250 -0.6 1507 1852 +1.1 1525 1908 +1.1 0142 -1.0 0156 -1.1 0530 0748 +0.4 0540 0813 +0.6 1018 1309 -0.5 1102 1345 -0.5 1542 1932 +1.1 1619 1958 +1.0 0225 -1.0 0245 -1.0 0618 0833 +0.4 0626 0907 +0.6 1101 1350 -0.5 1205 1445 -0.5 1621 2014 +1.0 1719 2052 +0.9 0310 -0.9 0008 0334 -0.9 0705 0920 +0.4 0711 1001 +0.6 1149 1437 -0.4 1310 1548 -0.5 1707 2100 +1.0 1824 2148 +0.7 0033 0357 -0.9 0056 0423 -0.9 0750 1011 +0.4 0754 1055 +0.7 1245 1532 -0.4 1413 1653 -0.5 1803 2152 +0.9 1936 2247 +0.6 0122 0446 -0.9 0145 0513 -0.8 0832 1103 +0.4 0836 1147 +0.7 1350 1635 -0.4 1512 1757 -0.5 1910 2250 +0.8 2051 2348 +0.5 slack before ebb

max ebb flood speed ratio ebb speed ratio

food dir.

ebb dir.

flood knots ebb knots

+2:00 +3:00 +4:53

+1:34 +2:09 +4:57

+1:36 1.2 +2:36 1.2 +4:15 0.5

1.0 0.6 0.3

015° 190° 030° 175° 340° 161°

1.0 1.2 1.0 0.8 0.4 0.4

–1:26 –0:09 +0:08

–0:57 –0:43 –0:17

–0:49 0.6 –0:41 1.0 +0:13 0.9

0.8 1.3 1.1

359° 185° 033° 191° 025° 230°

0.5 0.6 0.8 1.0 0.7 0.9

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

Girls' Night out!

Rum & beer specials lIVE MuSIC, 7 pm: Dancing! Bridgette & The Band lIVE MuSIC HEnna TaTTooS! oct 21: Bridgette & The Band Cosmo specials nov 18: D’Vibe & Conga

Thursday OcTOber 21 7 pm

October

Thru 15 Weems & Plath, Tent Sale

Eastport. weems-plath.com

Thru 17 Annapolis. Boats,

U.S. Powerboat Show

motors, gear, tackle, and everything you’ll need to get out there and look good. For more details, see page 36. usboat.com

15-17

Seafood Festival Poquoson Municipal Park, VA. poquosonseafoodfestival.com

Liberty Ship Cruise North Locust Point Marine Terminal, Baltimore. Tour the Patapsco on the Liberty Ship John W. Brown. Enjoy demos, fly-bys, and more. liberty-ship.com

Rappahannock Fall Colors Float Fredericksburg City Dock, VA. riverfriends.org

16 16

Full Moon PaRTy

Tilghman Island Day tilghmanmd.com/tilghmanday.htm

USS Constellation Cup and Blast Fundraiser Baltimore. historicships.org

16-17

AMSA Surf Fishing Tournament Assateague, MD. keepersofthebeach.com

16-17

Roctoberfest Fishing Tournament Bahia Marina, Ocean City, MD. 24 hours of fishing fun. ocrocktoberfest.com

16-17

St. Mary’s County Oyster Festival St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds, Leonardtown, MD. usoysterfest.com

The Way a Raw Bar Should be... oysters, clams, crawfish, shrimp, mussels, snow crabs and oyster shooters

16-17

Town Point Virginia Wine Festival Norfolk. festeventsva.org

16-17

Victory Celebration Yorktown Victory enter, VA. Demos, drills, parades, fireworks, and more. historyisfun.org

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

After Admiral Horatio Nelson Is Killed by a Sharpshooter off Cape Trafalgar in 1805, His Body Is Preserved in a Cask of Rum for Shipment Back to England; and Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Author of The Rime of the Ancient Mariner and Opium Aficionado, Is Born in England, 1772

16-23

17 17 17

22 22-23

Ghosts and Legends Canoe Trips 3 to 5 p.m. Saturdays. Belle Isle State Park, Lancaster, VA. dcr.virginia.gov Baltimore Beer Festival baltimorebeerfestival.com Fall Fest Chesapeake City, MD. chesapeakecity.com

Critter Release Day Phillips Wharf Environmental Center, Tilghman Island, MD. pwec.org

West River Heritage Day Oyster Festival Captain Salem Avery Museum, Shady Side, MD. shadysidemuseum.org

17-23

Kayak with Eagles Caledon State Park, King George, VA. dcr.virginia.gov

18-Nov 8

Seamanship Class 6 to 9 p.m. October 18 and 25 and November 1 and 8. Oyster Cove Community Room, Grasonville, MD. (410) 827-3376

Full Moon Party and Girls’ Night Out! 7 p.m. Boatyard Bar & Grill, Eastport. Music by Bridgette & The Band, Henna tattoos, and Cosmo specials. boatyardbarandgrill.com

Taste of the Chesapeake 5 to 10 p.m. Annapolis Maritime Museum. Food, live music, and more hosted by Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay. (410) 377-6270 The Frigate United States Captures HMS Macedonian, 1812

Oktoberfest Showplace Exhibition Center, Richmond, VA. May the Reinheitsgebot be with you. richmondoktoberfest.com

Fall Rappahannock River Clean-Up Old Mill Park, Fredericksburg, VA. riverfriends.org

Free Winterization Clinic Jackson Marine Sales, North East, MD. RSVP by calling (410) 2879400 x300. jacksonmarinesales.com

Guided Canoe Trip 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Parkers Creek Watershed Nature Preserve, Prince Frederick, MD. $10. This is not for couch potatoes. acltweb.org

Halloween Family Fun Night 6:30 to 8 p.m. Chesapeake Beach Water Park, MD. Costumes and a haunted river. chesapeakebeachwaterpark.com

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A NNAPOLIS SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP Upcoming Class Schedule

Marine Diesel Engines

Visit booth AB28 a t th powerb e oat show!

November 20-21 (Level II: Nov 22-23)

Basic Navigation & Piloting October 23-24 (Level II - Electronic: Oct 25)

Marine Weather: Level I October 30-31

Radar & Collision Avoidance October 30-31

Navigating the ICW November 6-7

Passage Planning November 13-14

Marine Electrical Systems December 4-5 (Level II: Dec 6-7)

Captain’s License OUPV “6-Pack” & Master: Start Oct 25, Nov 5, Dec 6 Upgrade to Master: Dec 3-5 License Renewal: Nov 19

Our classroom courses provide practical hands-on training for boaters and professional mariners. Learn from experienced industry professionals in a variety of marine disciplines. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Register on the web or by phone.

www.AnnapolisSchoolofSeamanship.com (410) 263-8848 • (866) 369-2248

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october Continued... 23

Open House and Boat Show Chesapeake Yacht Sales and Deltaville Yachting Center, Deltaville, VA. Boats, soup, and fun! dycboat.com

23-24

Chivalry Weekend Crownsville, MD. Surely you joust. rennfest.com

23-24

Clarks Landing’s Demo Days Shady Side (MD) Marine Center. Take the dreamboat you drooled over at the U.S. Powerboat Show out for a ride. New and pre-owned Sea Rays, Cruisers, Carvers, and Silvertons. clarkslanding.com

23-24

Demo Days Jackson Marine Sales, North East, MD. Schedule your test drive of new Regal and Robalo boats by calling (410) 287-9400. jacksonmarinesales.com

23-24

Jack Russell Terrier Races and More St. Michaels. Racing pooches punctuate the Halloween fun, including pumpkin carving and pie-making contests, ghost tours, and kids’ games. stmichaelsmd.org

23-24

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

23-24

Safe Boating and Piloting Classes North East River YC, MD. Hosted by Northeast River Power Squadron. $35. wilmcoop@comcast.net

Beer Shapes History Twice: Neolithic People Abandon Their Wandering Ways To Grow Grain for Brewing Beer, 5000 BC; and a Viking Tribe Raids England, Because They Ran Out of Beer, Eighth Century burp.com.au

The Great Navigator, James Cook, Is Born in England, 1728; and the Navy League Launches Navy Day, 1922

Spirits of Point Lookout Point Lookout State Park, Scotland, MD. st-marys-county.kiwanisone.org

29-30

ASA Fishing Tournament South Jersey Marina, Cape May, NJ. This ASA-sanctioned event counts toward Angler of the Year. kwente-asa@cox.net

November 20-21, 2010 - Great friends, Great competition, Great prize money - Last year’s winner won almost $45,000 in prize money - Win points for Captain of the Year - Open to Everyone - Now featuring a Kid’s Division sponsored by Alltackle - Register online at www.mssa.net, by phone at 410-255-5535 or at one of the upcoming Captain’s meetings -

Halloween Bash Tim’s Rivershore Restaurant, Dumfries, VA. timsrivershore.com

Halloween Party 1 p.m. North East (MD) Community Park. Kids’ fun. northeastchamber.org

Howl-O-Ween Barkin’ Bash Quiet Waters Park, Annapolis. friendsofquietwaterspark.org

Monster Rockfish/Bluefish Tournament $130,000 in prizes! monsterrockfishtournament.com

Noah’s Family Enters the Ark, 2458 BC The wooden barge-like vessel was believed to be about 450 feet long, 75 feet wide, and 45 feet high.

Ships, Spooks, and Seas! Noon to 6 p.m. Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum, VA. portsnavalmuseums.com 32 November 2010 PropTalk

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The Frightship Portsmouth Noon to 6 p.m. Lightship Portsmouth Museum, VA. Haunted happenings afloat.portsnavalmuseums.com

31 31

Halloween mostlydead.com

Monster Mash Cruise 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons. mccormmj@co.cal.md.us

USCG Auxiliary Chartering Ceremony 2 p.m. Nanticoke River YC, Blades, DE. (302) 398-0309

6 6 6-18

Open House Point Lookout Lighthouse, Scotland, MD. pllps.org OysterFest Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. cbmm.org

Maryland DNR Boating Safety Course Two Saturdays and one Thursday. Eastport-Annapolis Neck Branch Library. Hosted by Annapolis Sail and Power Squadron. (410) 263-8777

Ladies’ Night 6 to 8 p.m. K&B True Value, Annapolis. Deals, free massages, prizes, gifts, demos, and refreshments. Register now. Tell dad to order a pizza and chill. kbtruevalue.com

Marine Radar Course 8 to 11 a.m. George Mason University, Fairfax, VA. Hosted by Northern Virginia Sail and Power Squadron runis_320@yahoo.com

Fall Back 2 a.m. Daylight Saving Time ends.

November

The Movie “Cool Hand Luke” Is Released, 1967 (“Anything So Innocent and Built Like that Just Gotta Be Named Lucille”); and George Boedecker Premieres His Spa Shoe During the Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show, 2002 (All 200 Pairs of Crocs Sold Out!)

t F Do a s u e

1-Dec 31

Christmas on the Potomac Gaylord National Resort, National Harbor, MD. Ice sculptures, live entertainment, activities, and breathtaking décor, including a 60-foot suspended glass Christmas tree. christmasonthepotomac.com

Eastport 26

British Politician John Montagu Is Born, 1718 The fourth Earl of Sandwich is credited with naming the sandwich. He ate beef between slices of toast so he could continue to play cards uninterrupted.

Eastport 32

Doughnut Appreciation Day Prehistoric Native Americans liked them, too.

5-6 5-7

Urbanna Oyster Festival urbanna.com

2010 USPS District 5 Education Conference Rockville (MD) Hilton. (301) 571-4815

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Annapolis Food and Wine Festival City Dock will rock with tastings and demos, champagne and chocolates, cruises, and more. annapolisfoodandwinefestival.com

Eastport and Annapolis Tug of War Crack ’o Noon. Second Street in Eastport or City Dock in Annapolis. This charity event of wacky wills and sketchy skills is free and open to the public... if you dare. themre.org

www.eastportyacht.com 419 R Four th Street, Annap olis, MD 21403

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November Continued... 11

A 22-Year-Old Businessman Buys the Haystack Brewery, 1868 (Six Years Later, Gerard Adriaan Heineken Re-Dubs His Suds Factory Heineken); Mary Anderson Patents Her Invention—The Windshield Wiper, 1903; and Coffee Replaces Beer as New York City’s Favorite Breakfast Drink, 1668 That explains a lot.

11 12-13

Veteran’s Day

Most Brilliant Leonid Meteor Shower Known Lights Up the Sky, 1833

12-14

Waterfowl Festival Easton, MD. waterfowlfestival.org

A Highly Disturbing Remake of the Movie “Cape Fear,” Is Released, 1991 Don’t rent this if you’re on a houseboat.

13 13

Chili Cook-Off Noon to 3 p.m. Yorktown, VA. (757) 887-2641

13 13

Oyster Roast Reedville Fishermen’s Museum, VA. rfmuseum.org

Goose Bump Jump! Noon. Betterton Beach, MD. Help support programs for adults with developmental disabilities. Costumes encouraged. (410) 778-7303

Wooden Boat Restoration Seminar 10 a.m. Wooden Boat Restoration, Millington, MD. woodenboatrestorationllc.com

Inventor, Engineer, and Artist Robert Fulton Is Born in Pennsylvania, 1765 He developed the first commercially successful steamboat and designed the first practical submarine.

14-17

Marine Dealer Conference and Expo Orange County Convention Center and Rosen Plaza Hotel, Orlando, FL. boating-industry.com/mdce

Make Your Boat Look & Feel New Again Quality Snap-in Marine Carpet Moisture & Mold Resistant with No Black Rubber Residue

Ake Marine Primetime Rockfish Tournament Ake Marine, Ocean City, MD. (410) 213-0421

Full Moon Party Boatyard Bar & Grill, Eastport. Lively music by D’Vibe & Conga. Rum and beer specials. boatyardbarandgrill.com

A Huge Sperm Whale Rams the Essex Twice and Sinks Her, 1820 The 87-foot Whaleship’s crew were killing other members of the whale’s pod. The incident inspired Herman Melville’s 1851 classic novel Moby Dick.

Chesapeake City Pet Parade Noon. Chesapeake City, MD. Holiday hounds welcome Santa Claus. chesapeakecity.com

Chesapeake Oyster and Beer Festival Noon to 9 p.m. Timonium, MD. beerandoyster.com

20-21 21

MSSA Chesapeake Fall Classic (410) 255-5535

Geocaching 101 10 to 11:30 a.m. Caledon State Park, King George, VA. (540) 663-3861

OFF SEASON MONTHLY RATES OCT.15 TO MAY 14 Why dock your boat on some dusty insecure gravel parking lot, when you could be weekending aboard at Harbor East? Staffed 24/7/365, New offices, heads & lounge. Near movie theatre, attractions & famous restaurants.

End of Season Special Just $6/ sq. foot

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English Settlers on Ark and Dove Set Sail from Cowes, England, for What Now Is Known as Maryland, 1633

That Scallywag Blackbeard Is Captured off North Carolina, Sent Back to England, and Hanged, 1718; and the First Issue of LIFE Magazine Is Published, 1936 (On the Cover, an Obstetrician Slaps a Newborn; the Caption Read, “LIFE Begins”)

25 25-Jan 1

Thanksgiving Day

100 Miles of Lights Virginia. 100milesoflights.com

26 26-27

Fireworks 6 p.m. National Harbor, MD. nationalharbor.com

Rockfish Derby Lancaster County, VA. beumm.org/rockfish_derby.asp

Col’s Pride and Tammy Lynn enjoy the early November sun along Knapp’s Narrows, MD, last year. Photo by Ruth Christie/PropTalk

27-28

Black Friday Rockfish Tournament Ocean City (MD) Fishing Center. (410) 213-1121

photo: Billy Black

Blackbeard Sails Queen Anne’s Revenge To Plunder the Caribbean and Beyond, 1717

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BOATSHOW 2010 ANNAPOLIS

How to Rock the U.S. Powerboat Show!

hen you have this copy of PropTalk in your hands, you’ll know two things. One: you’re pretty smart to read this publication, thank you very much. And, two: the U.S. Powerboat Show will have already chased away those slow-poke sailboats and parked a variety of powerful vessels in Annapolis for your viewing pleasure. Crawl all over all manner of powerboats, score great deals on gear and accessories, and take it all in. More than 107 boat brands from A to Z will delight your senses with 10- to 77-foot models. And, stop by Tent F6, and say “Hello.”

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Buy Tickets Press/Trade/VIP Day Thursday, October 14—10 a.m. to 6 p.m.—$35 VIP Day and One General Admission Day: $47

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General Admission Friday-Saturday, October 15-16—10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, October 17—10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Adults: $17 Kids (Ages Seven to 12): $4 Kids (Six and Younger): No charge Two General Admission Days: $29

The Show By the Numbers

62 1.25 600 60 250 600 0.75 1500 9680 2000 50,000 125 10,000 $55 million

Pilings driven to anchor the whole flotilla in place Miles of floating docks used for the Show Bolts used to hold the floating docks together Miles of electrical wiring used to power the Show Tents erected on the Show site Wooden floor sections to accommodate land exhibitors Acres covered by the wooden floor sections Feet of hose used to supply water to the Show exhibitors Pounds of beef in the Fleet Reserve’s pit beef sandwiches Nutty Buddys sold by the Annapolis Optimist Club Average number of attendees over the four days of the Show Temporary laborers hired to put the Show together PropTalk magazines handed out and read during the Show Approximate impact of the shows on the local economy

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Photo by Bob Grieser

Park It Here Don’t even think about parking in downtown Annapolis during the Show. Instead, cram your buddies into your car and park at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium nearby. To get to the stadium, take Route 50 to Annapolis/Rowe Boulevard (Exit 24). Follow signs along Rowe Boulevard to the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium and hand the nice flag waver $10. Since there’s a Navy home football game Saturday, October 16, follow signs to alternative parking. Free shuttles will take you to and from the Show from the stadium and the alternate parking location. Shuttles will run continuously from 9 a.m. until one hour after the show closes each day. Or, park for free over in Eastport and hoof it on over the bridge to town.

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Free Seminars

hese free boating seminars are presented by the Annapolis School of Seamanship and Chesapeake Bay Magazine in the Arnold Room at the Marriott Waterfront Hotel. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no need to pre-register; but seating is limited and first-come, firstserved, so get there early. Seminars run around 50 minutes. Friday, October 15 Noon: Marine Diesel Basics with John Martino 1 p.m.: Couples Cruising with Peter Trogdon 2 p.m.: Cruising Unplugged with Bob Campbell 3 p.m.: Navigating the Intracoastal Waterway with Paul Truelove 4 p.m.: Cruising the Chesapeake Bay with Janie Meneely Saturday, October 16 Noon: Women at the Wheel with Janie Meneely 1 p.m.: Marine Diesel Basics with John Martino 2 p.m.: Get Your Captainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s License with Paul Truelove 3 p.m.: Collision Avoidance with John Martino 4 p.m.: Cruising the Chesapeake Bay with Janie Meneely If You Need More Information Simply visit usboat.com and click around.

Photo by Bob Grieser

Photo by Mark Talbott

See us in Land Space 42 at the US Powerboat Show

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See us in Land Space 23 at the US Powerboat Show

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Boat Show Tips • Wear comfortable shoes. There will be

lots of walking, and you don’t want your feet holding you back. Slip-on and slip-off shoes are best.

• Bring little sticky return address labels. You will, no doubt, sign up for more

than a few mailing lists and even enter a few drawings as you make your way through the Show. Don’t fumble for your pen or, even worse, wait in line to use someone else’s. Simply stick a label and continue along your way. • Park smart. Arrive early and park in Eastport. The walk across the bridge and into the Show will be a great warm up. If you’d rather not walk, pick up the water taxi at the Chart House dock. Those arriving late—after, say, 9:30 a.m., will certainly want to park at the stadium lot off Rowe Boulevard and take the free shuttle into the Show.

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• Make use of the water taxis. Annapolis is blessed with a first-class fleet of water taxis. This is an efficient, unique, and fun way to move around town during the shows and throughout the boating season. While you’re underway, chat up the driver. The water taxi captains are typically some of the town’s best sources of information and restaurant tips. Water taxi contact: (410) 263-0033 or VHF Channel 68. • Plan your route. If you need to speak with someone specific or closely investigate a product, service, or boat, the best time to do this is first thing in the morning or late in the afternoon. Crowds peak from about 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.

• Bring some cash. There are ATMs around,

but a pre-filled pocket will make for smiling faces. Pit beef sammies, beverages, cool bottle openers, little battery-operated fans, nutty buddies handed over the fence, and a plethora of other treats will line the aisles.

• Be prepared to take off your shoes before boarding. Be prepared to stand

in line, dive into the tents at the first sign of a raindrop, exchange business cards, and take notes and photos if you see something cool. Be prepared to be amazed! • Mention to the vendors that you are a PropTalk reader. Every little bit helps, and they could cut you a deal.

● Premium Location ● NEW Heavy Duty Floating Docks ● NEW Fuel Dock, Pump-Out and Ship’s Store ● Pool and Health Club ● Captain’s Lounge ● Cable TV and WiFi ● Airport Adjacent

● Full Yacht Service Department with 25 & 70 Ton Lifts ● Bay Bridge Marina Grill

www.BayBridgeMarina.com 357 Pier One Road Stevensville, MD 21666

410.643.3162

Visit Booth C27 for a Chance to Win a Free Boat Slip

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BOATSHOW 2010

Beyond the Boat Show Basics

ANNAPOLIS

he ceaseless unfolding pageant of boats, docks, and retail booths can be daunting to navigate, especially if you have a specific agenda and a hefty schedule to adhere to. Throw into the mix the throngs of other people vying for attention and dock space, and it can be challenging to cram in all the items on your Boat Show To-Do list. Choose Your Day Wisely If you’re serious about investigating or purchasing a boat, it may be worth the extra $18 dollars to attend Thursday, October 14, the VIP day. You’ll get more face time with dealers, brokers, and vendors when there’s less foot traffic. Same applies to rainy days—you’d be surprised how many boaters don’t want to walk the docks in inclement weather.

Don’t Get Anchored Down Yes, I know. It’s the anchor you want, and there are only two of them left in the booth. But, do you really want to carry it with you for the rest of the day? Or even PFDs for the whole family? If there’s plenty in stock, make the purchase just before leaving the Show. A better idea is to ask the vendor if he will hold the item for you at the booth after you’ve made the purchase. If vendors have the room, they are sure to oblige. The key is to remember to pick it up before you leave for the day… Do Lollygag Strolling around and finding new boatbits in the dark corners of the tents, or ogling shiny new fishing machines, isn’t this what the Boat Show is all about? Making time to wander often leads to unearthing a gadget or product you never knew you needed.

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Seize the Day This may seem like a no-brainer, but, the show doesn’t get crowded until between 11:30 a.m. and noon. That leaves a few hours in the morning to check out boats without waiting in line. The brokers or dealers are still fresh at that hour—all hopped up on caffeine and sugared donuts. The boat interiors are pleasant in the cool, fall morning air. Body heat and the mid-day sun can take their toll by the afternoon. Alternatively, most of the show attendees have started happy hour by 4 p.m. and are now at Pusser’s. The last hour or so of the Show is appealing because usually there are no longer lines to board boats or crowds in the booths. Take advantage. Remember, you can walk around the show with a cocktail.

What To Bring Carry a small notepad for taking notes on all the boats you peruse, including the contact name(s) of the broker you’ve befriended. A 3.5 x 5 inch note card pad works well. Take photos of boats, too. After you’ve seen a dozen or so interiors, your brain can get fuzzy. Treat the Boat Show like a class field trip; bring a tote for all the little freebies and literature from the booths. Make sure to bring some foul weather gear. Bringing water and a snack can save time in refreshment lines. About the Author: Carrie Gentile is an Eastport-based writer, PropTalk pinch hitter, and liveaboard.

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f you’re in town during the U.S. Powerboat Show, you might be wondering what there is to do once you’ve finished browsing the shiny hardware inside the fenced perimeter. Dotted with historic cupolas and interwoven by winding brickpaved streets and sidewalks, Annapolis is simply charming. The city has an old-town feel with a nautical flair along with plentiful boating facilities, excellent restaurants, eclectic shops, historical oddities, and easy access to the cities of Baltimore and Washington, DC—the perfect list of ingredients for a top-shelf maritime destination.

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A Tale of Two Cities

alk about Annapolis usually refers to downtown Annapolis, on the north side of Spa Creek (where the boat shows take place), or Eastport, which is to the south. Though both are technically part of the city of Annapolis, the two communities are very different places. Downtown Annapolis is where Maryland state government business takes place and the most shopping and dining choices are available, while Back Creek and Eastport make up the maritime center of the area with the largest collection of marinas, boatyards, and maritime

businesses (though you’ll find some excellent dining choices on the Spa Creek side).

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es, there are plenty of marinas, and yes, you’ll almost always want to arrange reservations, especially on weekends and holidays or during special events (e.g., fall boat shows). Most Annapolis marinas make special efforts to accommodate transient visitors, but keep in mind that they

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sometimes will not have space available. Waterway Guide’s 2011 Chesapeake edition offers great coverage of Annapolis-area marinas, showing the facilities they offer in an easy-to-read table, with their locations charted on a nautical chart, and the pages of this magazine feature advertisements from some great facilities. Transient tie-ups are available on both Back and Spa creeks. While Back Creek is farther away from downtown, there is water taxi service ($3.50 to $6 fare with a three-person minimum from Back Creek to downtown Annapolis), or you can tie your dinghy up anywhere a street deadends at the water on the north side of the creek, and then walk to downtown (about a fiveto 10-minute stroll).

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he Annapolis Harbormaster maintains a large number of sturdy Helix public moorings in the harbor proper and up Spa Creek, with more strategically placed in Back Creek on the Eastport side of town. The moorings run $30 a night, except for those in St. Marys Cove, which are $25 a night. Simply grab the mooring of your choice, and a member of the Harbormaster’s office will stop by and collect the fee.

Keep in mind that most of the harbor moorings are taken up during the show, so you may need to head farther up Spa Creek (past the Eastport Drawbridge) to find an open mooring. If your holding tank is full, pumpouts are available by hailing “Annapolis Pump-Out Boat” on channels 17 or 09. The charge is nominal—$5 for up to 50 gallons. If you find yourself without a dinghy, water taxi service runs throughout the harbor during the season and charges a $2 to $4.50 fee to ferry you around Spa Creek. Limited trips are available to Back Creek for $6. Hail “Annapolis Water Taxi” on VHF Channel 68, or by phone at (410) 263-0033.

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Spa Creek forms Annapolis Harbor and divides Annapolis proper (L) from Eastport (R). Photo courtesy of Visit Annapolis

If you do have a dinghy, keep in mind that all streets that deadend at the water in Annapolis and Eastport are public. Some are even equipped with floating docks and dumpsters where you can dispose of your trash. These landings are provided as a convenience, and they are also located in residential neighborhoods where you’ll want to keep noise to a minimum. There is a large anchoring field off the Naval Academy seawall, but dropping the hook here comes with warnings. First, the holding ground is poor, and it can get quite rough with boat traffic and afternoon sea breezes. Second, it is technically a designated naval anchorage, which means if you drag and go up on the jagged, rocky seawall, your insurance company may turn a blind eye when it comes to a claim.

Take a Stroll

o get started, you may want to visit one of the two visitors centers, both of which are close to the show. The Annapolis & Anne Arundel County Conference and Visitors Bureau operates two centers: a full-service facility at 26 West St. (about a 10- to 15-minute walk from the show) and a seasonal booth at the City Dock under the Harbormaster’s Office, right in the middle of the show. Each offers brochures, information, and guidance on what to do and see during your visit. The U.S. Naval Academy is an obvious draw, and guided tours are conducted daily. You are free to walk the grounds yourself, but keep in mind you will need a government-issued ID to get onto the grounds. The best place to begin your tour is at the Armel-Leftwich Visitor Center ((410) 293-TOUR), which you can reach by exiting the show at the Craig Street entrance and walking across Prince George Street to one of two new pedestrian entrances the Academy has built. You’ll walk through a security office, and after you exit, hang a right, and

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“Dotted with historic cupolas and interwoven by winding brick-paved streets and sidewalks, Annapolis is simply charming. The city has an old-town feel with a nautical flair along with plentiful boating facilities, excellent restaurants, eclectic shops, historical oddities, and easy access to the cities of Baltimore and Washington, DC.” walk a couple of blocks to the visitor center entrance. There’s a great gift shop where you can pick up all sorts of Navy clothing and souvenirs, and guided tours of “The Yard” start here. If you have a bent toward the historical, get in contact with the Historic Annapolis Foundation, which can direct you to guided or self-guided tours. The self-guided tours feature pre-recorded narratives with headphones and allow you to walk and look at your own pace for only $10. For more details on tours, visit History Quest

at 99 Main St. downtown or go online to reservations.annapolis.org. Tours by boat are available from Watermark Cruises ((410) 268-7601) and depart from Ego Alley downtown, except during boat shows, when they depart from the Annapolis Yacht Basin off Compromise Street. The narrated cruises are on comfy tug-type boats, which take you up and down Spa Creek and sometimes out toward the Naval Academy, depending on schedule. If you’d like to take a sail (we won’t tell anyone), Woodwind Cruises

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A view toward Annapolis proper from Eastport, which is on the south side of Spa Creek. Photo by Gary Reich/PropTalk

irst and foremost, visitors want to know where to eat crabs when in Annapolis. Locals know the best steamed crabs are found outside of Annapolis at Cantler’s Riverside Inn on Mill Creek (485 Forest Beach Road, (410) 757-1311). It’s the only establishment we mention that requires a knowledgeable cabbie to find, and it’s definitely worth the trip. Expect well-steamed crabs done Maryland-style and served table top on paper, as they should be. One of the best-kept secrets for prime seafood is O’Learys (310 Third St., (410) 263-0884), which serves traditional Chesapeake fare in a cozy environment with excellent service. For the best views in town, try Carrol’s Creek Café (410 Severn Ave., (410) 263-8102) serving traditional and upscale seafood creations with expansive waterfront views of Spa Creek and downtown Annapolis. Another waterfront choice is Sam’s on the Waterfront, located

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at 2020 Chesapeake Harbour Drive East. You can hop over to Chesapeake Harbour by boat, or catch a cab from downtown. For a more salty, laid-back atmosphere, hit the family-friendly, maritime-oriented Boatyard Bar & Grill (400 Fourth St., (410) 216-6206), which has an extensive Chesapeake-themed menu, a raw bar, and tasty adult beverages. Davis’ Pub (400 Chester Ave., (410) 268-7432) has great crab cakes and bar fare in a more pub-like atmosphere. For a dockside experience, Pusser’s Landing at the Annapolis Waterfront Marriott, is located directly on Ego Alley where you can watch the show like a fly on the wall. Don’t leave without trying Pusser’s signature Painkiller cocktail—PropTalk recommends the #4 and a designated driver. For more international dining, there are some great choices in downtown Annapolis. Joss Café & Sushi Bar is located at 195 Main St. and serves some of the freshest (and best) sushi around. Calls of “irashai” are bellowed by the staff when you enter the restaurant. Locals know to get there early (5 p.m. for dinners), as the restaurant

fills, and a line forms quickly. Reservations are not taken here. Tsunami, at 51 West St. ((410) 9909868), offers a Pacific fusion menu, while nearby Pad Thai (38 West St., (410) 280-6636) serves savory and spicy Thai creations. Also close by is Level at 69 West St. ((410) 268-0003), featuring exotic small-plate dishes of all sorts. For French food, try Café Normandie at 185 Main St. ((410) 263-3382), and for upscale Italian, cruise over to Maria’s near the City Market House just a quick stroll from the show. In between all of this you’ll find excellent pubs, taverns, fudge shops, and ice cream parlors (PropTalk likes Annapolis Ice Cream Company at 196 Main St.) to savor. If the U.S. Powerboat Show is on your itinerary this year, don’t confine yourself inside the gates all day if you can help it. Better yet, plan to stay a couple of days if you can (by land or by sea) and take in the sights and sounds. There are restaurants, shops, historic sights, and sounds of a bustling waterside town. And we’ve saved you the time of finding the best spots to sample. Enjoy.

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The Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway leads 1241 statute miles south to Key West, FL, with dozens of interesting stops along the way. Image courtesy of NOAA

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Gems Along The Way by Gary Reich “highway” for thousands of boaters who make the trip every year. The Atlantic portion of the ICW ends at Mile 1241 in Key West, FL. As you wind your way down the ICW, you’ll find tempting bits of Americana in towns with unusual names such as Coinjock, Belhaven, Oriental, Beaufort, Hilton Head, Savannah, and others, each having cultures and local flavors unique to their locale. While it’s impossible to list them all, we’ve picked stops along the way that we like (and can attest to) to help you map out your passage and plan some interesting pit stops; your final destination will depend on your aversion to wearing fleece.

fter record-breaking snowfall and frigid temperatures lashed out at Chesapeake Country this past winter, many are now planning to bail on the idea of winter altogether. This, of course, requires relocation closer to the rays of the sun, which, until December 21, creep farther south every day. Some do this the easy way, via quick jet transport through the skies, while others find the idea of living and cruising on their boats with a southbound destination in mind a more enticing way to get there and enjoy the climate once they’ve arrived. Luckily for boaters, the U.S. Congress in 1919 decided to let go of several million dollars in taxpayer money, authorizing a waterway to be built with the intention of safeguarding the passage of commercial trade up and down the Atlantic coast. Now technically called the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (ICW), this passage still carries plenty of commercial traffic, but also provides a protected, winding, waterborne Follow us!

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his enchanting little town is situated on the tea-colored Pasquotank River and is reachable via the Great Dismal Swamp Canal, which splits off from the more heavily used Virginia Cut ICW route at Mile 7.1, just south of Norfolk, VA. Before you commit to a journey down this route, you will want to find out if it is open. Call (877) 771-8333 to find out if the canal is open and what the current lock schedule are. Elizabeth City earned a reputation for hospitality when “Rose Buddy” residents Fred Fearing and Joe Kramer decided to clip some roses from their home gardens and start up an informal party for ladies arriving aboard cruising yachts at the town’s waterfront many years ago. While Fearing and Kramer have passed on, Dave Thomas and his wife now handle the responsibility of kicking off a welcome party when five or more yachts are tied up at the downtown docks.

This historic nook is a great place to stop and provision after transiting the Dismal Swamp Canal, take a tour of the quaint downtown area, or wait for a suitable weather window before crossing the sometimes-nasty Albemarle Sound toward the convergence of the ICW at the Alligator River. cityofec.com

Belhaven, NC, Mile 136

elhaven is a small, bucolic waterfront village off the northern shore of the Pungo River on Pantego Creek. An abundance of wildlife thrives in the area, including white tail deer, black bear, rabbits, squirrels, quail, swan, and most all varieties of ducks and geese—keep an eye out on the shoreline as you approach. The old, wooden, storm barrier entrance into Pantego Creek and Belhaven proper is easily spotted, but semi-submerged in spots. Once you’ve negotiated the barrier, you’ll find a charming North Carolina waterside town. If you were to Google “Belhaven, NC,” you would not come up with much to do. And, that’s the beauty of the place. Charming tree-lined streets, quaint bed and breakfasts, and Victorian homes await your visit. In town, you’ll find the Back Bay Café (wine and reading, 413 Pamlico St.), Farm Boy’s Restaurant (beef sandwiches and pulled pork, 216 Pamlico St.), Fish Hooks Café (fresh local seafood, 231 E. Main St.), and Georgie’s Sport & Oyster Bar (scallops or shrimp on a stick, 458 Pamlico St.). The main industries in Belhaven are fishing, farming, forestry, and recreation. There are five marinas in the area, with two directly located on Pantego Creek. If it’s fuel you need, stop by River Forest Marina. If you need repairs, Belhaven Waterway Marina is just upstream. belhavenchamber.com PropTalk November 2010 49

Charleston Beaufort, NC, Mile 205

Bahamas or Caribbean. As a result, the town is set up to service traveling mariners, on’t go calling this fine waterfront town either at the downtown waterfront, or a bit “bew-fort,” or you’ll get silly looks from the residents. Much like the wind scale, say to the north in Town Creek. A fine waterfront anchorage, excellent “bo-fort” to avoid any embarrassing interactions—save “bew-fort” for her sister city far- tie-up facilities at the Beaufort Docks, mather south at Mile 536. This nicely equipped rine store and facilities, and several Eastern North Carolina-style barbecue establishtown is located at Mile 205, just off the ICW proper, and is a favored jump-off point ments within walking distance from the for many offshore yachts headed toward the docks make this a top ICW pick. Roland’s

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Charleston, SC, Mile 496

o doubt, by the time you read this, locals will have recovered nicely from the Sailfish Slam, a citywide catch-andrelease billfish competition headquartered at Charleston City Marina in October. The facility features nearly 20,000 linear feet of dockage on the Ashley River. Three thousand feet of that dock space make up a floating high-speed fuel dock (lovingly referred to as the megadock), which accommodates yachts of any magnitude. Right on-site at the marina is an excellent choice for shrimp and grits is the quaint Marina Variety Store Restaurant, which serves a glutinous delight called the Bear Island Special—grilled shrimp, onions, and peppers sprinkled with bits of smoked sausage over creamy grits drizzled with dark brown peasant gravy. Shuttle rides into old Charleston are quick and easy. Once there, you can immerse yourself in fine Southern hospitality, take a horsedrawn carriage ride, and do a spot of shopping. And, don’t miss a Bloody Mary at Hyman’s Restaurant (215 Meeting St.); the cocktail and its heavenly mix of garnishes and spices are hard to beat. A real treat is the Old City Market on Market Street, where you can find Low-Country art and crafts, antiques, and trinkets. The real show, however, are the Gullah basket weavers who create intricately beautiful bowls and baskets out of sweet grass right in front of your eyes. A trip to Charleston wouldn’t be complete without a stroll down the Battery, which fronts the Ashley River, and is shaded in most places by beautifully twisted, Spanish-moss-covered live oaks. You’ll likely see a few of the horse-drawn tour carriages clip-clop by; just hop on for a longer wind through the city. Follow us!

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hough a bit off the beaten ICW path (about 4.5 nautical miles from Cumberland Sound), this small town has a wonderful downtown waterfront area and is the access point for the breath-talking Cumberland Island National Seashore, which was once home to the wealthy Carnegie family. Today their luxurious homes (the most notable of which is Dungeness, once home to Thomas and Lucy Carnegie) are mainly in ruins, and wild horses and all manner of bird and wildlife now have the run of the place. Access to the island is only by concession-operated ferries, which leave from the visitors center on the waterfront. Guided tours are available once you’re ashore (nps.gov/cuis). If a visit to Cumberland Island isn’t your thing, PropTalk thinks it’s worth the stop to sample some of the tastiest (and freshest) shrimp you’ll find along the length of the ICW. Lang’s Marina Seafood Market and Restaurant at 307 W. St. Marys St. serves up ala carte and all-you-can-eat portions of local shrimp at an amazingly reasonable price. The shrimp aren’t the sort you’re used to—these are caught daily, cleaned, lightly dredged in flour, and carefully fried to perfection. When you’ve had enough, watch the sun drop over the marsh, and then go grab an ice cream from the corner creamery on Main Street.

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kippers usually stay here to get some work done on their vessels and to enjoy the sights and sounds of the place. Set against balmy breezes and anchored by 23 miles of clean, hard-packed, white sand, the western side of Daytona Beach is internationally known for its automobile racing roots, but you’ll also enjoy its cheery brand of Southern hospitality. Daytona Beach boasts dozens of well-maintained public parks and a diverse range of quality programs, festivals, luau dinner shows, and concerts. The wide variety of activities and entertainment for folks of all ages includes shopping, nightlife, cultural events, museums, and sporting activities, such as golfing and SCUBA diving. You’ll find plenty of marinas nearby, but Halifax Harbor Marina is nearest to downtown Daytona Beach. A short stroll away, walk along the Old Daytona Beach Street, which has been renovated with walkways, riverfront parks, shops, and restaurants. And, while you’re in town, don’t miss the threecheese ravioli and the blackened garlic chicken bites at Angell & Phelps Café, which overlooks Riverfront Park. Daytona Beach, FL, greets you with plenty of marinas, hard-packed sandy beaches, and plentry of activities to do ashore. Photo by Jody Jacobsen/iStock Photo

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nce you’ve reached Daytona Beach, you’ll be just barely outside of Old Man Winter’s reach, though strong cold fronts can occasionally drop temperatures here to sweater weather. If sweaters aren’t your thing, continue south past Fort Pierce, Stuart, Jupiter, Palm Beach, Ft. Lauderdale, and farther down to Miami. If tropical is what you’re looking for, keep on going; the Florida Keys lie ahead of you. If you’re looking for additional resources on most anything ICW-related, Waterway Guide’s 2011 Atlantic ICW and 2011 Southern editions are pretty much the gold standard for ICW guidebooks, and can help you avoid shoaling, find a place to tie up, or snag the perfect place to anchor. You can also go online to Claiborne Young’s website, The Salty Southeast Cruiser’s Net, at cruisersnet.net, or Waterway Guide’s website at waterwayguide.com, for continuously updated information on bridge closings, shoaling, and other pertinent ICW information. Warmth, white sandy beaches, and beautiful weather await you. Photo courtesy of Visit Florida

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It’s All Relative: Cruising with Kids by Ruth Christie

often say, “It’s taking forever to raise my kids,” but time on our boat goes by too quickly. Since infancy, our kids (now ages nine and 12.5) have been boating with us, and yours can, too. As the seasons change, the kids grow older, and fall cruises beckon, here are some ways to keep the whole crew happy. Invite Extended Family—Aunts, uncles, grandparents, and cousins help entertain you and your little wonders. Many also will happily do dishes and clean up onboard in exchange for cruising time.

Stock Up on Snacks—If a snack pack is new to your little bundle of angst, you have scored one for cool parents or grandparents everywhere. Though expensive, those 100-calorie snack bags are worth their weight in gold. Add ice-cold chocolate milk, and you’re home free… for at least 10 minutes. Stretch Your Legs—Investigate your surroundings; you never know what you’ll find. Our kids have loved discovering swings and tot lots all over the Bay, not to mention ice cream joints, funky shops and museums, water slides, and air-conditioned restaurants.

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family to bring a lunch or dinner to prepare and a cocktail to share. On the hook, youngsters love to go swimming, fishing, and crabbing, when they are not ensconced in reading books, coloring, playing cards, doing puzzles, playing electronic games, writing in journals, taking photos, and doing other kid stuff. Nettle bait? Nah. The smiles say it all: nothing is as cool as jumping off a boat and getting all wet on a hot summer day.

Bring a Dinghy… And Use It—Few other things are as fun as riding around at “see” level and exploring shorelines along quiet creeks, eyeing your boat and other vessels from the water, and visiting dock bars and waterside parks. As you motor about, look into the water; you’ll see bait fish swim and jump and have fun saying, “Yuck” every time a slimy nettle goes by. If you’re lucky, you’ll see turtles, raccoons, and deer along the

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Bring Surprises—Light sticks, small toys, coloring books, puzzles, activity books, card games, bubble makers, and such have been unscientifically proven to appease young boaters. Think new, different, and cheap. One-a-day is the rule; although on week-long cruises, you’ll see the beauty of doling out a surprise in the morning and the afternoon.

Fireworks, lollipops, and holiday decorations are de rigueur for Fourth of July celebrations with ankle biters. Photo by Jim Christie

shore, not to mention herons, ospreys, seagulls, eagles, and more. It’s also fun looking at waterfront homes, farmlands, docks, and boats from a dinghy’s perspective, while sipping a cool beverage.

Listen to Them—This goes beyond the unholy trinity of “I’m hun-greeeee,” “I’m thirs-teeeee,” and “I’m bored.” When a kids says, “It’s beeping [or leaking or falling or moving],” listen up. You’ll be happy for the heads up and the ability to fix or kill something before it becomes a real problem. This is especially true when it comes to the head; an empty head before you hit the high seas or leave the boat at a trip’s end is something to celebrate. Enough said. Play With Them—This season alone, I’ve gone from “creaming” my daughter at Connect Four to having her turn the tables and repeatedly beat me at my own game. My son delights in playing War, Tic Tac Toe, and Go Fish!,

and has a great sense of humor no matter who wins. My daughter also likes to put seven puzzles into a bag, mix them up, and then piece them together separately and simultaneously. Aunts and cousins are great at doing puzzles, too. Always Watch the Weather—Your first priority is keeping everyone safe. It’s no fun for anyone to have to travel in foul weather. Bring What You Need—Think stuffed animals and prescription medications, bug spray and sunscreen, Pepto and pain killers, Band Aids and vitamins, allergy medicine… Things happen on boats, like nowhere else. That’s because you move up and down, backward and forward, and side to side at odd angles that change constantly. Be prepared for bumps, bruises, and tears, even if you can’t see the offending “hurt.” Make Everyone’s “Room” Cozy—Think fresh sheets, snuggly blankets, and life-sized pillows. If you play your cards right, bedtime will hit your young crew like a ton of bricks, and you’ll be free to watch the stars, talk with your loved ones, and enjoy a quiet evening afloat.

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few boxes of gear for Indian Summer arrived on Friday September 10, and one box was filled with tricky gauges that provide a puzzle for PropTalk readers of a technical bent. In fact, if anyone can solve the electrical puzzle set forth at the end of this article, I am sure that PropTalk will award some amazingly valuable prize. Be advised, however: explanations attributing electrical malfunctions to haunts, gremlins, trolls, or paranormal forces will be only be eligible for prizes if the effects can be duplicated in a laboratory of PropTalk’s choosing: perhaps the Boatyard Bar & Grill. Four temperature gauges and a water pump, all ordered the day before, arrived that Friday from American Diesel in Kilmarnock, VA. The water pump was right in sequence with our two-stepforward-one-step-back maintenance and repair program. After work on each engine’s seawater pumps, we thought we were in good shape. On launch, however, we noticed coolant drips. The engines pump seawater through heat exchangers for the engine coolant, engine oil, and transmission fluid. The engine coolant is circulated by a front-mounted pump resembling the circulating pumps on most cars and trucks. Ideally, that coolant does not mix with the sea water—and does not fall off the engine toward the engine room floor. When we noticed the coolant drips, we got new hoses from American Diesel, as we should have done while the boat was on the hard. Problem solved… err... not quite: There was still a drip from the new hose on the starboard engine. After applying sealant to a bolt on the pump didn’t fix the problem, we realized that the coolant was coming from the nearly inaccessible weep hole on the coolant pump. The resulting call to American Diesel was at 4:30 p.m. Thursday. Brian Smith advised that his outgoing shipments had left for the day, so the best he could promise was Friday shipment for Saturday delivery. Since our plan was to leave early Saturday morning to watch the Naval Academy Sailing Squadron Annapolis to Oxford race, that meant monitoring drips and coolant level over the weekend. So, Thursday night and Friday morning we prepared a coolantdrip-capture system of our own design, using tubing and a catheter catch bag, with convenient metric fluid-level lines, which I acquired as a byproduct of my recent sur-

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Gauges, Gizmos, and “Coolant” Bags gery. We were in the midst of unsuccessful attempts to glue the tubing into the weep hole of the pump when, Friday morning at 11:30 a.m., the new pump arrived from American Diesel. The catheter bag went back to the weird spare parts bin. American Diesel is a supplier of engines and parts, including its own completely new replacements for Lehmans. For boat owners and mechanics, it also offers e-mail and telephone advice that so far has not led us wrong even once and does not include

any heavy sales pitch. American Diesel founder, Bob Smith, and his son Brian are regularly recommended by members of the DeFever Cruisers and other powerboating clubs as sources of good advice as well as engines and parts. A couple of times, Brian has advised us on how to perform a repair that cost him the sale of a new item. We have American Diesel on speed dial. The pump installation went smoothly, preceding a clear light-air Saturday. My brother Nick’s sailboat Muskrat likes light PropTalk November 2010 57

“So, Thursday night and Friday morning we prepared a coolant-dripcapture system of our own design, using tubing and a catheter catch bag, with convenient metric fluid-level lines, which I acquired as a byproduct of my recent surgery.” air, so we watched the rodent duke it out with bigger, faster-rated boats for much of the way to the shortened finish at Black Walnut Point. As Muskrat headed back to Annapolis, we took several crew members aboard Indian Summer and fed them drinks, chips, and cookies on the way up the Choptank River to the Tred Avon

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Yacht Club. My wife Lucy and I were able to show off the other Friday delivery: the circular rug for the main salon from Claire Murray in Annapolis. As we had hoped, the rug fits well and looks great. It was the last major addition, after the custom-built Jay Collison table, the La-Z-Boy chairs, and the settee upholstery by Yacht Interiors of Annapolis. After dropping off the sailors, we declined the Tred Avon Yacht Club’s offer of an overnight mooring and moved across the river to anchor a bit downriver of the Bellevue Ferry landing. The weather was perfect: no sweaters or air conditioning needed, and fortunately no mosquitoes, since we haven’t yet gotten salon screens. A portable radio provided play-by-play of the Maryland-Morgan State football game, and later we listened to the music from the regatta party. (We’re at the age where it’s more pleasant at a distance.) The inverter ran the 120-volt systems silently and without draining the batteries overnight. Quiet reading in the salon followed a pleasant supper at the new table. Rain arrived as predicted about 5 a.m., but there wasn’t

significant wind, and Indian Summer was quiet at anchor. Our boat partners, Linda and Bob Burnett, drove down Sunday morning. The ladies went back by car, while Bob and I headed home through rain showers and drizzle to Annapolis. The trip through Knapps Narrows was my first in about 50 years. The bridge was up, so we didn’t have to wait. Bob and I stayed dry and comfortable in the salon, proved to ourselves that the radar worked, and made a fast passage back to Annapolis. Fast, of course, is relative: The Naval Academy’s 66-foot sloop Zaraffa left Oxford about when we did, went out around Black Walnut Point, and close reached by us just below Thomas Point, going about three knots faster than our eight. We waved to all of the midshipmen perched on the weather rail, in the rain, and then cut across Tolly Point Shoal and beat them into Annapolis Harbor. It was a great weekend, but at the end, an electrical puzzle remained. After more than a month on the hard, both salon temperature gauges pegged on the hot end as soon as the engines were started. Those

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on the flybridge worked properly, and the engines definitely weren’t hot. After a bunch of unsuccessful diagnostic work and discussions with several genuine experts and a number of other people claiming expertise, we couldn’t explain the malfunctions. We chased wires around with volt and ohm meters and installed redundant grounds. No answer appeared why two temperature gauges, without common senders, would fail high at the same time, with no other gauges on either panel showing any malfunction. Before installing new meters, we swapped one from the salon with one on the flybridge. The flybridge gauge now pegged, with the salon unit reading properly, so clearly the gauges were the problem, not the wiring. We did some bench testing of the failed units. They were old AC brand gauges, with a resistor—a ceramic oblong part with foil or conducting paint—on the back of each gauge. No external wires went to the studs on which those were mounted; other posts were ignition, signal, and ground. On the good meters, the resistors measured

146 and 148 ohms. On the bad meters, the resistors were open. So, we know what happened: those resistors opened up, the reference to ground was lost, and the needles pegged. Why?? An inverter was installed while the boat was out of the water, but electricity to the instrument panels shouldn’t have been affected. The inverter is on the house circuits, not directly connected to the engine circuits which power the panels. The engine battery switches were off, as were the key switches that turn on the instrument panels. Something presumably happened to open those two resistors, but it managed to do it without affecting any other gauges, including identical gauges wired in parallel on the flybridge. The problem is now fixed with new gauges and senders, but not explained. As noted above, expert explanations are welcome, and the correct one, in the sole judgment of the PropTalk staff, will be rewarded appropriately.

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f you’ve done any regular boating around the Middle Bay region, you’ve likely seen him. On most weekends, Capt. Cory Deere is busy patrolling the waters from Love Point to

the West River, fixing engine problems and towing disabled boats out of trouble from an instantly recognizable, bright-red TowBoatU.S. vessel out of Annapolis, MD. But Deere’s talents don’t lie simply with his 50-ton U.S. Coast Guard Master’s license or weekend duties with TowBoatU.S.: Deere is also an artist/musician and the creative director of the magazine you’re now holding.

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TowBoatU.S. Captain Deere’s interest in the water, like his artistic interests, started at a young age. “My dad, brother, uncles, and some friends were into boating; and when we moved to Crownsville, MD, in 1987, I had easy access to the Severn River,” Deere says. Once Deere graduated from high school, he purchased a Lancer 28 sailboat, which he lived on and off of for several years on Spa Creek in Annapolis. “While I was on the boat, I did rigging for Ham Gale at Annapolis Yacht Systems (AYS) and helped out with his towboat business at the same time. Ham eventually sold AYS when the towing business exploded, and that’s when I went full-time doing towing and salvage work,” Deere says. When I queried him about a day out on the water on the towboat, Deere says, “Some days can be kind of boring sitting out on the water waiting for a call, but I enjoy the water, so that helps,” Deere adds. “Towing is a mix of a lot of things, but most of my tows are for broken engines and groundings. If I can get the engine up and going in a reasonable amount of time, I will; otherwise, I’ll pull it back to its slip. Sailboats usually come off sandbars pretty easily, so groundings aren’t too bad,” Deere adds.

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I asked Deere how much a tow costs. “The hourly rate starts when I get the call. It’s up to $275 for people without insurance and then varies depending on their level of coverage. Most of my tows are BoatU.S. members with towing insurance, so they end up paying much less if anything. It’s really worth having the insurance,” Deere says. Deere told me that while most folks think towboat operators only pull grounded vessels off sandbars and haul boats with malfunctioning engines back to their slips, the job actually can get serious. “I pulled two people out of the Bay one November who were saying their ‘good byes’ to each other as the last bit of their sailboat was going under. It was pretty gratifying knowing I probably saved their lives,” Deere says. Another serious incident involved a fire on a dinghy that was tied to a sailboat. The skipper ended up falling in the water, suffered a heart attack, and subsequently died after unsuccessful attempts from the Coast Guard to revive him. Deere says, “I was there when the Coast Guard took him away. After they took him, I pulled the sailboat back to the dock with the father’s son and friends aboard. Once I had the sailboat secured in the slip, the Coast Guard swung by and notified the son that his father had passed away at the hospital.” He adds, “That was pretty sobering.”

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Renaissance Man Along with the satisfaction of helping people out and saving lives, Deere admits that there are frustrating situations that can test even his calm demeanor. “People who have been drinking aren’t necessarily frustrating, but when they have been drinking and they don’t listen to my instructions, I sometimes have to get very serious with them,” Deere says. He adds “If I’m assisting a vessel and people are carrying on and putting themselves (and me) in danger, I’ve got to take control of the situation so nobody gets hurt.” When I asked Deere if he could recall his weirdest tow, Deere said, “Yeah, I have had a few people get naked during a tow. One lady had quite a bit to drink and her clothes were falling off, and I’ve towed some people who were completely sober, but didn’t have any clothes on and didn’t seem to care.” Deere told me his most challenging tow was maneuvering a 65-foot motoryacht into its slip at Castle Harbor Marina during high winds with a full audience at the dock looking at him. “Everyone was watching, it was blowing like hell, and it’s like pulling a small appartment building, but I got it in,” Deere says. “All in all, I like being out on the water, helping people, and being challenged, so it’s a good fit for me,” Deere adds.

Deere’s artistic roots started to burrow when he was just old enough to walk. His father, Jerry Deere, who at the time was a Washington, DC, firefighter, also ran Deere Signs in Clinton, MD, when he wasn’t at the firehouse. While I was talking to Deere, he showed me a picture of him and his brother, with Deere in diapers at his father’s sign shop, which is still in business today. Deere says, “We either hand painted or screen printed everything in those days—there wasn’t any digital printing or vinyl cutting technology back then—it really was artwork.” But the digital world crept in, and Deere’s artistic tinkering in the computer-aided design world started in 1984 on an Apple Macintosh, where he used MacPaint and an early version of Corel Draw

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to conjure up illustrations. In 1984, Deere remembers going to a hotel meeting with his dad to check out a new piece of equipment for sign making. “It was one of the first models of CNC vinyl cutters. You would just put a file into the computer, and this cutting machine perfectly etched out all the letters and shapes perfectly. I just stood there with my mouth open and watched it,” Deere says. “I really got into the technology and computer aspect of illustration and sign making, so I basically taught myself how to make it all work. It seemed like a perfect combination—the art and technology of it,” Deere adds.

software to be artistic and creative, too.” Deere not only puts the beautiful covers for PropTalk and SpinSheet magazines together each month, but also leads the layout process for both, and works behind the scenes on the company future websites. You can often walk into his office (we affectionately call it “The Cave”) and find some odd Bohemian music playing.

Today Deere still paints and crafts his own unique artistic creations, which he occasionally exhibits at local shows. Oh, and he also is an accomplished bass player. Deere’s latest big project is the restoration of a Robbins 29 hull, which he acquired from a local towing company, and hopes to use for fishing, cruising, and enjoying the Bay. “I’m slowly whittling Once he’d mastered the digital arts, away at it. I’ve changed it from a twinDeere started looking for a job in screw to a single-screw configuration, publishing and production. When I and still have a lot more to do. We haven’t asked him how he got involved with settled on a name yet, but “Hawser” PropTalk and SpinSheet, Deere says, is starting to stick,” Deere says. Deere “I just answered an ad in the paper; and his better half Melanie live in West that was back in January 2006. The great thing about my job is the people Annapolis and have a daughter attending Towson University. We like him around I work with, but I also really enjoy here; he’s kind of a big deal. working with the technology and Photo by Gary Reich/PropTalk

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s part of Hampton Roads, Norfolk, VA, is considered the northernmost East Coast port that remains ice-free all year (okay, it froze over in 1857-58 and 1917-18). This salty town is not only home to the largest naval base on earth, but is also strategically situated near the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay and marks the start of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (ICW). Combine these attributes with world-class marine facilities and plenty of attractions ashore, and you have plenty of incentive to pay a visit to Norfolk. Your initial entry into the area can be excitingly patriotic, for you may see vessels from Naval Station Norfolk heading into or out of the harbor and F/18 fighter jets out on maneuvers from Naval Air Station Oceana. While you’ll have no problem keeping your distance from the jets, make sure you operate at minimum speed if you come within 500 yards of one of these boats, and if you have to approach within 100 yards of a transiting naval ship, hail the vessel on Channel 16 to state your intentions and get instructions. In addition, mind the charted magenta danger areas around the ship and submarine berthing areas at Naval Station Norfolk as you head up or down the Elizabeth River. If you get too close during either of these situations, expect a swift and very unpleasant response from U.S. Coast Guard or U.S. Navy security vessels. Once you’re in Norfolk proper, you’ll find Mile Marker Zero of the ICW on the Elizabeth River at quick-flashing red buoy “36” off Hospital Point. For those not in the know, the ICW is an inland passage of cuts, rivers, and locks that winds south all the way to Key West, FL. You can anchor in the bight just west of this buoy, but the holding ground is notoriously poor, and the anchorage is exposed to most every direction the wind blows. If you prefer to tie up, two marinas (Waterside Marina and the new Nauticus Marina) are conveniently located right on the downtown Norfolk waterfront scene (on the east side of the Elizabeth River), about a life jacket’s throw from the Nauticus museum and the Waterside Festival Marketplace. Waterside Marina has slips for 35 boats, accepting boats up to 240 feet in length, showers, laundry facilities, floating docks, shore power, an athletic club, ice, grocery van service, and wireless Internet. Nauticus Marina has 16 slips, and transient reservations are accepted up to a year in advance. On-site repairs and fuel are not available at either of these marinas (there are mobile yacht services in the area), but both repairs and fuel can be found on the west (Portsmouth, VA) side of the river at Tidewater Yacht Marina or at Ocean Marine Yacht Center, which is about a half-mile farther south. When tied up to the Waterside or Nauticus marinas, you’ll find yourself within walking distance to about five dozen restaurants, all ranging Follow us!

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in price and cuisine. Other nearby attractions include Town Point Park, with a busy calendar of festivals and events; MacArthur Center Mall, which has a Nordstrom, Dillards, and an 18-screen movie theater; and the world-renowned Chrysler Museum of Art, which has free admission. Located steps away from the marina that shares its name, Nauticus is a 120,000-square-foot science museum based on maritime principles. You can play with hands-on exhibits, watch films, and feel the creatures in the touch tanks or put your hands on a torpedo. Rest assured, the noise level in the simulated battle aboard an Aegis-class destroyer will make you feel you’re in the middle of the action. Next door to Nauticus is a ship that’s bigger than yours: the Battleship Wisconsin (BB-64), which is one of the largest battleships in naval history. You can tour the main deck, three decks above, and stare at her nine massive 16-inch guns (they once fired shells that weighed over

a ton each). Eventually, the ship will be a floating museum and have internal tours. Admission to the battleship is included in the Nauticus ticket fee. You can also join a two-hour tour of the harbor aboard the Victory Rover, which departs Nauticus on varying schedules, depending on the season. Call (757) 627-7406 for reservations and departure schedules. Transportation from the waterfront is easy. F.R.E.D. (Free Ride Every Day) is a solar-powered, battery-operated courtesy transportation system utilizing five-seat shuttles, which are only a phone call away ((757) 478-7233). You can also catch a free trip on one of NET’s (Norfolk Electric Transit) busses, which make 15 stops along a 2.2-mile route that varies depending on whether you ride during the week or on a weekend ((757) 664-4000). The Tide, a sevenplus mile light rail system, is due for completion in 2011. PropTalk November 2010 63

Norfolk, Portsmouth, and the Elizabeth River. NOAA Chart 12253; not to be used for navigation.

If you’re settling in for a few days, check Norfolk’s newest attraction, which is being offered through SCVNGR, an interactive geo-gaming platform, which can be played by anyone with a mobile device. You can choose from two walking tours, including the Ghent area and a Granby Street bar crawl, or a

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Tugboats guide the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower up the Elizabeth River. Photo courtesy of U.S. Navy

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Cruising Club Notes

Finally!

ovember brings… the first response to one of my shameless requests for goodies. Thanks to a little birdie, I am the proud new owner of a bottle of Absolut Peppar vodka! Part of it has already diluted some Bloody Mary mix on a “no-kids” cruise to St. Michaels Marina to celebrate my 26th wedding anniversary. It’s “go when you can go” time. See you at the Boat Show. Send Club Notes, Club Directory updates, and baked shrimp with curry to ruth@proptalk.com.

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he Hatteras 1510 Club (above) had beautiful weather for its 10th annual National Rendezvous at the Cambridge Yacht Club in Cambridge, MD, September 9-12. Forty-six members and non-members enjoyed the cocktail party, dinners, and seminars. Fourteen boats were at the dock, including, 11 53-foot classics, one 54-footer, one 46-footer, and a 1967 57-foot Chris-Craft Constellation. Club members include original members, Hatteras yacht owners, those who are interested in Hatteras Yachts, and other like-minded souls (hatteras1510club.com). —by John Gray

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abor Day weekend brought 20 members of the Kent Island Outrigger Canoe Club (KIOCC) (kiocc.org) to race 34 miles in the Kent Island Cup to circumnavigate Kent Island. Due to strong winds and rough waves, new race courses were set up on the island’s eastern side running north and south from the Kent Island Yacht Club. KIOCC paddler Doris Petitti (above right)—a breast cancer survivor—paddled in a specially designed Race for the Cure canoe with the slogan “Save the Coconuts” and decorated in the customary pink flowers and ribbon, thanks to KIOCC paddler Linda Gillis, a local graphic artist. The Kent Narrows Sail and Power Squadron (KNSPS) (uspsd5.org/squadrons/kent_narrows.html) provided several safety patrol/rescue boats and helped out a small committee boat, which had lost power. The day’s festivities concluded with a luau at KIYC. —by KNSPS’s Karen Wimsatt

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CRUISING CLUB NOTES

Lobsters, Beer, and Crabs… Yum!

M Getting with the program… Forty Grady-White owners and crew lined Knapp’s Narrows Marina & Inn this August.

Fall into the Fun

uring the fall, members of the Chesapeake Bay Grady-White Club (above) have been taking advantage of the fine weather to fish, cruise, and otherwise enjoy the Bay’s bounties. Our potluck dinner meeting in September was a rousing success, as we shared great food and terrific tips on meeting the many challenges of owning, operating, outfitting, and just plain having fun on a boat. Tips ran the gamut from accommodations to zippers, and some were extremely resourceful. The pleasant boating continued, leading up to our Halloween costume dinner at Bill Bateman’s Bistro in Severna Park, MD, October 26. Our November 16 meeting at our sponsor, Tri-State Marine, will be business oriented, with the nomination committee’s report, proposed 2011 budget, and calendar of events on the agenda. Although it might sound “kinda dry,” all are important subjects, deserving of full review and participation. And, never fear, refreshments are available at several nearby establishments after adjournment (cbgradyclub@yahoo.com). —by Maryanne Gomme

ore than 75 members and guests savored the Back Creek YC’s annual Lobster Fest August 21 at Wally and Molly Stone’s house overlooking Crab Creek off the South River. On Labor Day weekend, 24 boats joined Ed and Claudia Evans at the Miles River YC near St. Michaels for barbecued pork loin and trimmings, visits to the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, shopping in town, and more. September 18 featured an Octoberfest raft-up hosted by Colin and Chris Soucy near St. Helena Island on the Severn River. On September 22, we rafted up for lunch near Galesville, MD; watched the Wednesday night racers; and dined at Pirates Cove Restaurant. October 2 brought our annual Crab Feast at Cindy and Westbrook Murphy’s house on Almshouse Creek off the South River. Otto and Bonnie Hetzel hosted the “breakdown” show October 11 at the Annapolis Marriott Waterfront to watch exiting sailboats and cheer on entering powerboats for the U.S. Powerboat Show (gobcyc.com). —by Otto Hetzel

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he Eternal Summer Slackers (above)—a dubious subgroup of the Somers Cove Yacht Club—lived up to their club expectations by feasting at Linton’s Seafood in Crisfield, MD, at the end of Labor Day weekend. The Slackers inducted four new members and placed one on potential disciplinary action for returning to full-time employment. This event achieved 100-percent attendance; and the Slackers have concluded that their policy of no bylaws, no officers, no dues, and no meetings is the perfect formula for a boating club. Membership requirements include being a boater, aspiring to a lifestyle of leisure, and being recognized as worthy by fellow Slackers (scyc.info). —by Keith Campbell

Wintertime, and the Livin’ Is Learnin’

he Severn School in Severna Park, MD, will be abuzz with the Windjammers of the Chesapeake’s Winter Lecture Series featuring Rich Wilson’s survival story at sea December 11; Don Shomette’s take on Chesapeake pirates and shipwrecks January 8, 2011; Adam Werblow’s presentation on the winning program at St. Mary’s College of Maryland February 5, 2011; and Herb McCormick’s stories from crusing around the world March 19, 2011 (windjammers-chesapeake.org). —by Beth Perry

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Racing News

by Gary Reich

Grand Prix Racing Action Heats Up Solomons

he Solomons Offshore Grand Prix (the seventh race event in the Offshore Powerboat Association’s 2010 schedule) kicked off in Solomons October 1-3, with full-on water-churning racing taking place on October 3. Cool, fall-like, early morning temperatures and broken clouds eventually gave way to low overcast conditions Sunday afternoon and pesky rain rolled in during the second hour of racing. Race fans weren’t deterred, however, and most of the Patuxent River side of the Solomons strip was lined with spectators from the Governor Thompson Bridge well past Solomons pier, a distance of about a mile. Visit oparacingtour.com/results for full high point results for the 2010 season.

Solomons Offshore Grand Prix 2010, Solomons, MD, Final Results Extreme: 113 Miss Geico Super Cat: 96 Spirit of Qatar Super Vee: 6 Strictly Business. Class 1: 5 Lightning Jacks Class 3: 22 TKO Class 4: 11 Chiro One. Class 5: 12 Specialized

Cloudy, rainy conditions couldn’t dampen the spirits of OPA racers at the Solomons Offshore Grand Prix. Photo by Gary Reich/PropTalk

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The 5-Litre E-50 PropTalk Mistress went west to find high points at Rocky Fork Lake in Ohio. Photo by Gary Reich/PropTalk

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here was no Region 4 sanctioned racing action during the month of September, so several race teams went outside Chesapeake Country to fill their “need for speed.” Charles Miller of Annapolis, along with his son Chuck from Severna Park, MD, made the nine-hour trip west to Hillsboro, OH, to compete in this year’s North American Championship. Competition in the National Modified Hydroplane Class was fierce, and when the water settled, Miller’s Whoopee-too was this year’s champion—congratulations to Charles and Chuck.

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The PropTalk Mistress team also made the trip west and was one of over a dozen 5-Litre hydroplanes competing on Rocky Fork Lake, OH. Several other teams (outside Region 4) came down from Canada with the intention of setting a new class speed record. As luck would have it, partners Ralph Cattaneo of Severna Park, Wheeler Baker of Chester, MD, and driver Scott Liddycoat of Hayes, VA, took overall high points for the weekend with three first-place wins and one second-place finish. Cattaneo is displaying his Jersey Speed Skiff JS-28 Orange Crate at the U.S. Powerboat Show; be sure to check her out. proptalk.com

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eorge Conover reported in from the Winding River Boating Association in Southern New Jersey with results from this year’s Daniel J. Murphy Jr. Regatta, which was held September 11-12. Conover says, “We had 27 entries and managed to kick off racing both days. Saturday was sunny and mild, while Sunday started off with rain, but the wind died down to nothing and the rain stopped around 12:30. Except for the clouds, it was perfect for racing.” Conover adds, “This year’s Daniel J. Murphy Jr. Memorial Award for ‘performance, appearance, sportsmanship, and respect for the tradition of powerboat racing’ went to Richard Shaw and his 2.5-Litre S-173.”

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ost folks would never guess that a life-long sailboat builder who contributed to the creation of more than 12,000 sailing hulls could be the driving force behind a performance cruising powerboat brand, but Boston-based MJM Yachts is indeed the brainchild of famed J/Boats co-founder Bob Johnstone. About 115 hulls and four models later, MJM Yachts has cemented itself with a reputation for producing beautifully designed, ultrastrong, high-performance, lightweight, fuel-efficient boats with an emphasis on cruising comfort and ease of use. The company name is crafted after Johnstone’s wife, Mary—the clever acronym (MJM) stands for Mary Johnstone’s Motorboat. I was invited to try out the MJM 40z Downeast by Ken Comerford, who owns Annapolis-based North Point Yacht Sales—the Chesapeake dealer for MJM Yachts. Comerford met me at the dock around 7 a.m. on a hot summery morning 74 November 2010 PropTalk

along with his son, Willy (nicely clad in a “Team PropTalk” shirt), and an interested client. As we walked up to the boat, the first thing I noted was a pair of side entry gates set into the hull that open inward to the aft cockpit, allowing step-on boarding if tied to a floating dock, and easy boarding and loading at regular fixed piers. It’s one of many thoughtful touches MJM put into this boat. The 40z Downeast model has large “lobsterboat-like” openings on each side of the superstructure fitted with panes of clear Strataglass that roll up and give ample ventilation through the spacious main deck. An Express model is available as an option and has a sloping tempered glass enclosure and smaller Strataglass openings. MJM prides itself on the lightweight characteristics of its boats but certainly doesn’t compromise hull strength or robustness to achieve it. Boston BoatWorks, the company that builds all of MJM’s boats, uses high-tech composite building

techniques on every MJM. The process starts with a high-pressure, roller-driven pre-preg process, which forces slow-set Gougeon epoxy into a biaxial E-glass/ Kevlar laminate to yield a precise 60:40 laminate to epoxy ratio. The “wet” laminate material is then hand laid into the mold, followed by panels of one-inch-thick, closed-cell CoreCell foam. Final layers of precisely saturated laminate are then laid over the CoreCell to complete the composite sandwich. Once all the materials are in place, the hull is vacuum-bagged to 14.7 pounds per quare inch (that’s 2117 pounds per square foot), which fully bonds the laminates and core together into one stiff, solid unit. Post curing of the hull is done at a temperature of 145 degrees Farenheit for 48 hours. The deck is assembled with similar techniques, but one-inch-thick Alcan Airex C70 closed-cell PVC foam is used instead of the CoreCell material used in the hull. The keel, stem, and transom corners utilize proptalk.com

solid E-glass for strength, and places where attachments or penetrations are made through the hull are either solid glass construction or cored with high-compression Penske-Board (also known as Coosa Board). The hull and deck are joined with methacrylate adhesive and stainless fasteners on the gunwale guard at eight- to 10-inch centers. The final result is an extremely lightweight boat, which exceeds the European ISO CE Mark standard to Category A certification for an ocean-going vessel capable of 45-plus knots in 21-foot seas (no, you wouldn’t want to do both at the same time). MJM offers a 10-year transferrable hull warranty against osmotic blistering with each boat. Standard power and drives on the MJM 40z are twin Cummins Axius QSD, 320-horsepower diesels mated to MerCruiser Bravo 3 sterndrives and SkyHook, Cummins MerCruiser Diesel’s station-keeping technology. Our test boat was fitted with the top-end optional twin Volvo D6-370D-C 370-horsepower diesels mated to Volvo’s Inboard Performance System (IPS) 500 with forward-facing DuoProp “pod” drives and Directional Positioning System (DPS).

The twin Volvo IPS drives with DPS perform exactly as advertised. After we left the slip and motored out of Back Creek, Comerford pointed us toward the middle of the Severn River, where we engaged the DPS system. Despite a slight ebb current (about 0.5 knot), a bit of chop, and a five- to eight-knot southerly breeze, the boat remained stationary without any help from us. I watched two navigation marks very closely as we “sat” there, while minor adjustments from the IPS drives could be heard below, and prop wash could be seen jetting out from underneath the hull in different directions. “This is a great feature when you’re standing by for a bridge opening or waiting in line at the fuel dock,” Comerford says. Once Comerford commenced impressing us with the 40z’s station-keeping abilities, we opened up the throttles and S E RV I C E • M A I NT E NA N CE • REPA I R

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bulleted toward the open Chesapeake Bay. With the Volvo D6 diesels and IPS 500 system, we managed 39 knots at wide open throttle (indicated speed over ground on both GPS/chartplotters) with a light chop. More impressive, however, was the ability of the boat to maintain 37 to 38 knots of speed through an extreme regimen of hard-over figure-eight turns. While we were pushing the boat hard into the turns, there was no skipping, pulling, or jumping, and the slender 40-footer tracked beautifully. While it’s an overused cliché, it really 76 November 2010 PropTalk

did feel as if the boat was on rails. This impressive performance doesn’t come with a lot of noise, either. Due to the far-aft positioning of the engines and the underwater dispersal of the exhaust gasses with the IPS system, my very unscientific iPhone decibel meter recorded 80 db during full-throttle maneuvers and went down to 74 db at around 18 knots at the helm. Also noteworthy was the conversation I had with Comerford’s client on the aft cockpit bench while we were buzzing around the Bay: it was a casual conversa-

tion, and we didn’t have to yell or lean over to hear each other. Additionally, we didn’t get one drop of water on us during the twists and turns through the short Bay chop. The 40z’s lightweight composite construction, clever design, and use of Volvo’s ultra-efficient IPS system with forwardfacing DuoProps offer up some impressive fuel efficiency numbers. MJM claims 21 gallons per hour (1.2 nautical miles per gallon) on the 40z at 25 knots with Volvo D6 diesels and IPS DuoProp 500 drives. MJM mentions Power & Motoryacht boat tests that show consumption of between 29 and 37 gallons per hour on competing boats of similar size. The 40z carries 350 gallons of fuel in two 175-gallon aluminum tanks. Johnstone tapped Downeast-guru Doug Zurn (hence the “z”) to design the MJM line, and by all measures, he’s done an admirable job. The graceful, slender hull features a modified deep-V offshore hull design that has a sharp entry, moderate beam, and a 19-degree transom deadrise that is carried 13 feet forward. Add a bit of reverse sheer and generous tumblehome, and you have a stunning beauty of a boat. Performancewise, the 40z accelerates, turns, and handles like a sports car, but is extremely dry and comfortable. As we finished buzzing around the Bay and Severn River, Comerford showed off the joystick controls and the maneuverability of the boat while utilizing the IPS drives. Comerford put his 11-year-old son at the helm and switched on the joystick feature as we negotiated a series of navigational aids into Back Creek. Willy was able to perfectly pilot the 40-footer using the joystick only, and when I gave it a try, I found it insanely easy to move the boat forward, backward, and even sideways. With this maneuverability, we were able to back the boat through tight quarters and into a thin slip without any drama using only simple twists and nudges on the joystick. While some people call this “cheating,” and I’ve admittedly scoffed at the growth of “joystick control” boats, I found that the IPS system made what can be some of the most anxious moments in boating easy and painless, and that’s what MJMs are all about: easy, fast, efficient, comfortable, painless cruising. After securing the boat, Comerford left me alone to explore the 40z’s interior and exterior features. The aft and main decks are a single-level affair (no step up, which is a welcome design element), and our test boat was equipped with optional teak and proptalk.com

Thiokol decking. In the aft cockpit, access to the engines is through two hatches with gas-charged assist arms. Our test boat had optional aft bench seating. A swim platform is standard. The enclosed main deck has an Lshaped settee to port with a table, and a bench settee to starboard, both covered in buttery Ultraleather. The two forward Stidd 500N Admiral chairs (one at the helm, one to port) swivel 360 degrees to become part of the seating arrangement. MJM brags that the 40z can entertain as many as 15 people in the main and aft deck areas, and eight can party inside the enclosed main deck when it’s nasty outside. Entry to the machinery area is under a hatch in the main deck. Inside the machinery space, everything is neatly laid out, easy to access, and labeled, while the entire interior space of the hull is coated with white epoxy for easy cleaning and durability. The helm provides excellent visibility from all directions and is fitted with a beautiful Edson 24-inch destroyer wheel trimmed in varnished teak. Our test boat was fitted with redundant Raymarine GPS/chartplotter displays with radar overlay, a depth sounder, and an autopilot.

The rest of the helm has controls for the windlass and spotlight, the Volvo system panel and joystick for the IPS system, trim tab switches, and VHF remote. Ventilation underway is achieved through three opening forward windows and two opening Lewmar hatches over the piloting seats. On deck, you’ll find ultra-grippy nonskid, and whenever you find a need to grab something, you’ll usually see a stainless handle there. The stainless bowrail is made of beefy 1.25-inch 316L-grade stainless and includes a 400,000 candlepower remote Jabsco stainless spotlight mounted forward. A Muir windlass with remote controls and a stainless claw anchor and rode are standard. There is no exterior teak on this boat, but that does not detract from her smart looks in any way. Johnstone wanted this boat to be easy for a couple to cruise, anchor, dock, and maintain. The lack of teak eliminates what is usually a time-consuming or expensive endeavor. Below, the galley and main saloon are accessed through a beautiful, varnished sliding teak companionway and folding hatch, which can be completely closed up for privacy. A couple of steps down (there’s storage under those steps) is a glossy teak

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MJM Yachts 40z Downeast Specifications: • Length Overall (LOA): 43’ 2” • Length On Deck (LOD): 40’ 0” • Length At Waterline (LWL): 37’ 0” • Beam: 12’ 0” • Displacement: (1/2 load): 18,908 pounds • Maximum Draft: 3’ 3” • Fuel: 350 gallons • Water: 113 gallons • Cruising Speed: 25 to 32 knots • Top Speed at WOT: 40 knots

and holly sole that leads all the way forward with a recessed storage area underneath. A comfy dinette is to starboard and backed by an expansive breaker/control panel on the aft bulkhead. Our test boat had the optional four-person dinette setup, where the table lowers electronically to form a double berth. Lewmar ports are set at eye level next to the cherry dinette table, which reminds one that he or she is on the water, not in a cave. 78 November 2010 PropTalk

The L-shaped galley is to port with Corian countertops, paneled cherry cabinetry, and a polished stainless sink basin with combination faucet. MJM opted for an easy-to-access, double-drawer, pull-out Vitrofrigo refrigerator/freezer, which can swallow up large quantities of produce, meat, and beverages; it’s a much nicer arrangement than an icebox. The galley has a five-way convection microwave oven and a two-burner ceramic electric stove for

cooking, and there’s ample storage in the pull-out and sliding-door cherry cabinetry. The head and shower are separated at birth, which is a good thing. The head is located to port in the master stateroom, just aft of the 78- by 60-inch island master berth, while the enclosed shower lies off to starboard. The head is spacious and has its own opening hatch and portlight, with Corian countertops and cherry cabinetry accents. The shower is off to starboard and is also roomy, with similar accents and ventilation/natural lighting features found in the head. The main island berth is large, comfortable, and spacious with underneath storage. Strips of satin varnished cherry line the hull sides and provide an elegant, comfy feel to the master stateroom. When Johnstone and designer Zurn set out to create the MJM line, they wanted to create powerboats that were infinitely different than other powerboats on the market. The result of their efforts is a line of Downeast-style motor yachts that exceed one’s expectations in most every way. What Johnstone, Zurn, and Boston BoatWorks have achieved in the 40z Downeast is a boat that is beautiful, graceful, lightweight, stable, strong, fast, efficient, comfortable, easy to handle, and distinguished in most every way. The base price of the MJM 40z Downeast is $795,000. Our high-end test model was fully equipped, pushing the price a little north of $900,000. mjmyachts.com, northpointyachtsales.com proptalk.com

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teve Zimmerman with Zimmerman Marine in Deltaville and Mathews, VA, reports that his crew recently completed a long list of upgrades and maintenance items on a 70-foot Concorde trawler, which included work on the engine, windlass, davit hoist, and air conditioning system. In addition, the crew installed new stainless portholes and carried out soda blasting and barrier coating of

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he usual rush to finish up outside projects is well underway at area boatyards as migrating monarch butterflies, departing ospreys, blitzing rockfish, and the first incoming flights of Canada geese and migratory waterfowl signal the approach of fall on the Bay. It’s also show time in Chesapeake Country, which means many Bay boatbuilders are prepping their hand-crafted creations for display at the U.S. Powerboat Show in Annapolis October 1417. Take a close peek at each Boatshop Report entry in this section; we’ve made an effort to report on what each builder will bring to the U.S. Powerboat Show. Once the show wraps up in Annapolis, many hearty souls will keep their boats in the water for as long as the weather will allow, while boatyards go full tilt to pull the rest of them out of the water and hibernate them for the approaching winter weather. You’ll see shrink-wrapped boats with phone numbers plastered across them on the sides of roads before you know it.

ake Glover with Composite Yacht in Trappe, MD, says, “Our Composite 37CB hull has been completed and pulled from the mold. The Nida-Core bulkhead and riser stock have already been vacuum bagged and are ready to be trimmed as soon as patterns are complete.” Glover also reports that the 46CB project, which is a Markley hull being fitted out as a commercial oyster boat, is also well underway. Glover says, “Her Nida-Core bulkheads and riser are all in place with Coosa caps. The fuel tank, bilge pumps, and other

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systems are being installed; and the NidaCore floor has already been vacuum bagged and trimmed to fit.” Glover also tells PropTalk that his team has been busy with refit and repair work. “A 52-foot Cheoy Lee recently left with a new composite hardtop, fresh AwlGrip superstructure and decks, new hull stripes, and professionally tuned props, while a Formula that is in for an extensive collision repair is ahead of schedule,” Glover says.

Bandy Boats recently completed the restoration of this beautiful 1946 Peterborough freight canoe. Photo by Reid Bandy

the bottom. Zimmerman was happy to tell PropTalk that construction is continuing on the new Zimmerman 38. Zimmerman says “The engine has been permanently installed, and the forward cabin joinery has been built and removed for varnishing. The engine room sound proofing system and main cabin sole have also been completed.” Check out Zimmerman’s handy work at the U.S. Powerboat Show, where he will have a Zimmerman 36 on display.

usan Campbell of Campell’s Boatyards and Custom Yachts in Oxford, MD, says, “We are finishing up building and installing a custom hardtop for a 48-foot offshore sedan. Once the install is complete, we will put her in the paint shop for a complete hull painting, having just finished painting a Swan sailboat.” Susan reports that Campbell’s Custom Yachts will bring a Campbell 37 and Campbell 31 to the U.S. Powerboat Show.

erry LeCompte of Dockside BoatWorks in Cordova, MD, has his hands busy with the restoration of a 1959 17foot Chris-Craft Sportsman, while finishing up a refit on another Sportsman, this one a proptalk.com

1954 model. LeCompte is also in the midst of rebuilding three engines for the projects in his shop: two model Ks and on Model KFL. The 1955 21-foot Capri project (see image stripe in this article) that PropTalk has been following over the past several months took a trip with her owner to the Smith Mountain Lake show and took honors for best Chris-Craft in show.

en Spring of Small Open Boats in Port Republic, MD, says, “We have a 1964 22-foot Chris-Craft

Weaver Boatworks crew members busily work away at a new 64-footer that is taking shape in its Tracys Landing shop. Photo by Bill Griffin

Sea Skiff in for major restoration along with a 16-foot Virginia-built crab skiff, which will get a complete makeover.” Spring tells PropTalk that, “The Sea Skiff needs some frame replacement, areas of plank repair, new seats and cockpit sole, a new engine box, topside paint, all new running gear, and a refurbishment of the instruments, dashboard, and controls. The boat is all original and is basically sound, but shows the effects of years of exposure to the weather. She will get steam-bent oak frames, MDO plywood replacement to the damaged lapstrake planks, and mahogany decks and gunwale caps. The 283 Chevy engine and Paragon reversing gear have been removed and are in the rebuild shop for evaluation and cleanup. Although the boat looks a little rough now, the owner and we consider it an excellent prospect for rehab.” Spring adds “The crab skiff, on the other hand, reminds me of my father’s comment about my newly purchased 1955 Ford sedan—‘You could start at the hood ornament and replace everything up to the tail lights; come to think of it, the hood ornament is not that good either.’” Spring reports that so far, the skiff has received a new white oak keel, keelson, and transom, plywood bottom with fiberglass Follow us!

covering, outer stem replacement, and new ash frames. The only original parts are the full-length white cedar hull planks and some pockets of rot that have probably been there since the boat was built. The hull was severely hogged and twisted, and orthopedic surgery was required before the new parts could be fitted. Still to be added are the spray rails, shear clamp, seats, gunwales, and gunwale caps. It takes a real dreamer to take on a project like this one, but the owner is determined to see it through.

to keep the crew busy. The boatyard has taken on all kinds of projects this summer and is now gearing up for a busy season of winterizing and shrink wrapping.”

eid Bandy of Bandy Boats in Riva, MD, has been putting in long days out in his boat shop. Bandy says, “While I was waiting on CoreCell material for the 27-foot Express hull, I decided to dedicate one week to a 1946 Peterborough freight canoe and gave her a new transom, a new outer stem, complete stripping, and 13 steam-bent white oak frames.

Bandy Boats latest creation, a 27-foot express hull made with CoreCell, sits ready for its outer fiberglass skin. Photo by Reid Bandy

Joe Reid of Mast & Mallet Boatworks measures up for a cut. Photo by Bill Griffin

an Cada of Ruark BoatWorks in Cambridge, MD, updates PropTalk on the restoration progress on the bateau Jolly Dolphin. The deck and beams aft of the cabin are now being replaced. Caulking and fairing of the sides have begun, and a diesel engine has been set on its bed, and shaft alignment is complete. Off-site work on the cutwater and bowsprit are progressing. Cada says, “We are still planning a fall 2010 relaunching.” He adds, “The Pacific One Design (POD) hydroplane Wildcat restoration has begun in the Ruark BoatWorks building. She was built in the 1950s and is being restored as a museum display, although many who recall her award-winning runs have urged us to ‘run her one more time.’ The sailing skiff Scraps, built out of almost all scrap lumber, is nearing completion under Dave Bodey’s hands.”

It turned into quite the project.” Bandy adds “Now I’m back on the Express 27 and will be working on finishing the forward bottom planks and creating the transom, which will be 2.5 inches thick. The hull is mostly faired, and the shop is being prepped for E-glass lamination to begin. Foam shaping and carving tools will be replaced by buckets, rollers, squeegees, and electric scissors for the lamination phase.” Bandy will have his ultra-lightweight (and fast) Bandy 27 center-console fishing machine at the U.S. Powerboat Show.

om Weaver on behalf of Sarles Boatyard and Marina in Annapolis reports that, “Sarles is very busy. We have three large refits on some beautiful wooden boats scheduled for the winter and two significant fiberglass repair projects on smaller boats, which are going

om Weaver of Eastport Yacht Company in Eastport tells PropTalk that, “Our Eastport 32 owners continue to come up with cool ideas for tricking the boats out, which we are happy to incorporate.” Weaver adds, “The Eastport 26 is developing nicely, and we have come up with some cool ways to get a similar arrangement for layout in the Eastport 32. We are taking orders for spring delivery now.” Eastport Yacht Company is bringing a new Eastport 32 to the U.S. Powerboat Show, and it will be part of the “Take the Wheel” program, doing demonstration rides during the show. PropTalk November 2010 81

eorge Hazzard of Wooden Boat Restoration in Millington, MD, says, “We are working on the bottoms of a 1938 15-1/2-foot Chris-Craft Sportsman and a 1952 18-foot Chris-Craft Sportsman. We are also stripping the varnish on the decks of 1952 21-foot Chris-Craft kit boat.”

ennis Elzey of Elzey Custom Boats in Cambridge, MD, is busy lining up and producing

Weaver Boatworks crew assemble the jig for a new 80-foot sportfish yacht. Photo by Bill Griffin

plenty of his popular Shore Built 24 boats. He’s recently delivered a new Shore Built 24 to a waterman for crabbing and fishing. One Shore Built 24 hull is partially completed, and one was in the mold when we talked to Elzey in late September.

included gelcoat repair, port and hatch replacement, teak refinishing and woodwork repair, and hardware replacement on the deck. Amanda is about 90-percent complete thus far.

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ee Farinholt and his staff at Urbanna Boat Works in Urbanna, VA, have been quite busy with fall projects. One such project was on Amanda, a 23-foot Sea Sprite. Work on Amanda

ichard Scofield of the Chesapeake Maritime Museum in St. Michaels says that an 18-foot, flat-bottomed Smith Island skiff the museum staff has been building with teenagers should be finished in a couple of weeks.

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It is framed in white oak and planked in white cedar. Scofield adds, “We are doing some fairly serious deck repairs on our 1889 bugeye Edna Lockwood. She has several bad deck beams back near the main partners, so we have pulled out her masts and are proceeding with the deck repairs.”

rooks Boatworks in Washington, NC, not only builds the popular Eastport 32 for the Eastport Yacht Company, but is launching a creation

A 1955 21-foot Chris-Craft Capri gets finishing touches at Dockside BoatWorks. Photo courtesy of Jerry LeCompte

of its own, the Brooks 34 SFX. Roger Brooks reports that sea trials took place in late-September, and the finishing touches would be complete in time for display at the U.S. Powerboat Show.

udge Yachts in Denton, MD, are chipping away at their production backlog. The crew has completed another 27, and they have two more 27s to complete. Bill Judge says, “The remodel and restoration work continues to come

Composite Yacht is using a 46-foot Markley hull to construct a unique pilothouse oyster boat. Photo by Bill Griffin

in. We are doing a complete rebuild of a classic old center console and a restoration on a bass boat.” Judge adds that, “The rebuild/remodel work has sparked interest in repowering. There are now a number of repower projects on the floor. One is a classic Jon boat, the other a Boston Whaler.” Judge Yachts plans on bringing a Judge 27, a Chesapeake 36, and an Oxford 37 to the U.S. Powerboat Show.

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Three Fall Rockfish Tournaments Cap Off Great Season

s there a better way to cap off another stellar year of fishing the Chesapeake Bay than by taking part in a rockfish tournament? How about fishing three? On October 30, the Monster Rockfish Tournament will take place in Maryland waters. Fishing will be divided up into two regions, and prizes will be awarded solely based on weight, with convenient official weigh stations spread around the Bay. If the cards line up right and enough boats participate, up to $130,000 are up for grabs. Visit monsterrockfishtournament.com for the scoop. In November, competitive striper anglers can compete for cash and prizes and also help fight breast cancer. Fish for the Cure, a non-profit group based in Annapolis, will hold its third annual invitational fishing tournament on November 6 to benefit the Breast Center at Anne Arundel Medical Center. The goal is to raise a minimum of $50,000. The cost to fish the tournament is $500 per boat, or $125 for individual anglers. Visit fishforthecure.me for details. Two weeks later, on November 20 and 21, the Maryland Saltwater Sportfishermen’s Association (MSSA) will host its 18th annual fall rockfish tournament, which is open to both professional and recreational anglers. “Not only is this a great tournament, but you will not find a better place to catch rockfish in the fall than right here in our own Chesapeake Bay,” says MSSA executive director Dave Smith. Fishermen can choose from seven weigh stations located from Sandy Point State Park to Point Lookout State Park to check in their stripers. In 2009, tournament participation reached an all-time high of 200 boats with $80,000 in prize money. Last year’s winner took home $45,000. To sign up, click on mssa.net or call (410) 255-5535.

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Groups Seek Federal Ban on Fishing Tackle

ea bass closures, tighter flounder regulations, and efforts to close off large swaths of fertile fishing grounds to recreational fishing are but a few of the challenges facing sport anglers. And now, according to some sportfishing groups, some environmental groups are pushing to ban any fishing tackle that has lead in it. In early August, the Center for Biological Diversity and four other organizations petitioned the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to ban all lead used in fishing tackle under the Toxic Substances Control Act. Gear such as sinkers, weighted fly lines, and a wide variety of lures would be illegal if the groups get their way. On August 27, 2010, the EPA denied the part of the petition targeting ammunition but maintained the petition to ban lead fishing tackle had legs. The action seeks to reduce bird deaths caused by the ingestion of lead sinkers and jigheads. If imposed, a federal ban on using lead in fishing tackle could cause great economic hardship to an already beleaguered recreational fishing community. It is estimated that the country’s 60 million fishermen crank an economic engine that generates an estimated $45 billion in retail sales while employing more than one million people. Sportfishing’s overall U.S. economic impact is estimated to be $125 billion annually. “The MSSA strongly opposes any lead ban on fishing tackle, as it is unjustified and clearly poses an undue hardship on the recreational fishing industry in Maryland and all over the country,” says David Smith, MSSA’s executive director. Fishermen who would like to weigh in on the issue can do so at keepamericafishing.org.

Environmental groups are urging the EPA to make anglers get the lead out. Photo by Gary Reich/PropTalk

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Coastal Conservation Association of Maryland (CCA MD) Backs Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Yellow Perch Plan—Kind Of

he Maryland chapter of CCA has hung its proverbial hat on changing the way the state’s fisheries are managed by singling out the yellow perch fishery. So, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that the group sees room for improvement in DNR’s 2011 proposals to manage these pan fish. At a public meeting in August, CCA MD lauded the DNR for its efforts to help rebuild the stock, while calling on the agency to take action on six items, which are: 1. Complete a full review of the Yellow Perch Fisheries Management Plan; 2. Make no quota increases for either the commercial or recreational stakeholders without completion of a new, peer-reviewed stock assessment; 3. Continue fisheries accountability measures, as required by DNR, such as commercial harvester daily reporting and tagging of each fish; 4. Reword regulation that closes segments of tributaries to fyke netting; 5. Make tributaries where net lines are not designated have net lines designated for the sake of conservation; and

6. Redesign net lines in the Bush, Northeast, and Chester Rivers to meet the goals of the Yellow Perch Conservation Act. For the better part of a decade, CCA MD and other sportfishing groups fought to ban commercial nets in spawning tributaries. The effort culminated in the 2008 Yellow Perch Conservation Act, which strictly limited when and where commercial nets could be set in tributaries. In fairly short order, sportfishermen experienced increased catches, according to anecdotal accounts. Scott McGuire, who spearheads CCA MD’s legislative efforts, says, “The new regulations should also prohibit the use of hoop nets, catfish traps, and any other nets that are designed to harvest finfish (in addition to fyke nets) from these protected areas. Hoop nets and catfish traps can be just as effective at collecting yellow perch (as fyke nets), and allowing these nets inside restricted areas does not meet the intent of the Yellow Perch Conservation and Sustainability Act.”

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FISH FORECASTS

by Capt. C. D. Dollar

Photo courtesy of Capt. Chris Newsome

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apt. Monty Hawkins of the headboat Morning Star (Ocean City, MD) says if the fishing his clients experienced in late September is an indication of things to come in October, then you ought to block out a day, grab a few buddies, and reserve your spot on the rail. “The fishing we’ve had the last few trips (in late September) was way too good. We even had some limits. I sincerely hope it’s a sign of what our fall season will hold,” Capt. Monty says. “The sea bass bite has already picked up incredibly compared to last summer, and it should stay consistent into October. Also, look for special longrange trips for tilefish and tuna during the sea bass closure, which runs October 12 to October 31. When the sea bass season reopens in November, it should be classic,” Capt. Monty adds. To keep tabs on the fishing off Ocean City’s coast, sign up for Capt. Monty’s fishing e-mail reports and special trip announcements by contacting mhawkins@siteone.net. Capt. Monty Hawkins Morning Star (410) 520-2076 morningstarfishing.com 86 November 2010 PropTalk

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V Look for these during the fall striper blitz; you’ll find frenzied fish along with them. Photo by Joe Evans

Andy Wayson of Annapolis grips a handful of feisty, toothy Spanish mack. Image courtesy Marty’s Sporting Goods

eteran charter boat skipper Capt. Jim Brincefield (Virginia Beach) predicts that large blues and rockfish should once again “invade the mouth of the Bay at Virginia Beach during late October into November. Light-tackle action is available around the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel (CBBT) structures, and trolling action will pick up at Cape Henry as the waters cool.” Capt. Jim adds that, “Large black sea bass and flounder will start to gather at the mid-range wrecks, such as The Triangles. Fishbites, squid, cut fish, and jigs can be used around the wrecks.” Inshore, Capt. Jim suggests Lynnhaven Inlet as a good bet for puppy drum and speckled trout. “MirrOlures, jigs, and curly tail grubs work; and light tackle casting and jigging from small boats work best here,” Capt. Jim adds. Offshore, Capt. Jim plans to guide deep droppers in search of larger black sea bass that start to gather on the canyon walls, mixed with blueline tilefish, grouper, wreckfish, barrellfish, black-bellied rosefish, and golden tilefish. Capt. Jim Brincefield Challenger II captjim.com proptalk.com

apt. Kevin Josenhans of Josenhans Fly Fishing expects his anglers to experience some stellar fishing this fall on Tangier Sound, especially for rockfish. “Tidal creeks and marshy shorelines concentrate schools of hungry stripers feeding on small crabs and killifish,” Capt. Kevin says. “Crab-colored Clousers and small grizzly Deceivers are very effective in drawing jarring strikes from the hungry rockfish as they fatten-up for the fall migration to deeper water and points south. Catches of 50 fish per person are common on good days,” Capt. Kevin adds. Capt. Kevin also says, “Schools of surface-feeding stripers will be found along the channel edges of Tangier Sound and in the Bay proper. Cast small plastictailed jigs such as Bass Assassins, Bass Kandy Delights (BKDs) and Storm lures to trick them. Surface lures such as the Storm Chug Bug and Stillwater Smack-it! will bring savage strikes until the water temperature drops below 50 degrees.” Capt. Kevin Josenhans Josenhans Fly Fishing (443) 783-3271 josenhansflyfishing.com

apt. Mark Galasso of Tuna the Tide Charters knows that October signals a change in feeding habits for rockfish and bluefish. “The weather is cooling down quickly. Look for bait to start moving out into open water and make sure to keep an eye out for and follow the birds,” Capt. Mark recommends. “Jigging and casting near the mouths of the rivers should be productive for blues and rockfish. Don’t hesitate to drop small metal jigs to the bottom under the schools of breaking fish. Trolling can be a great way to find fish. Try zigzagging up and down the channel edges. Nice-sized white perch should start showing up in open water. Some of the best fishing is just getting started,” Capt. Mark adds. Capt. Mark Galasso Tuna the Tide Charters (410) 310-1200 exploredelmarva.com

A beautiful shallow-water speck caught by Lower Bay fishing guru Kendall Osborne. Photo courtesy of Kendall Osborne

apt. Walt of Light Tackle Charters (Crisfield, MD) plans to lead his clients after schools of stripers from Smith Island to Windmill Point, at the mouth of the Rappahannock River. “We’ll use light tackle (15-pound class) and fly rods to catch rockfish as they school up and aggressively chase bait as they migrate down the Chesapeake Bay toward the Atlantic Ocean. Most of this action will be marked by birds diving on bait the rockfish push to the surface.” Capt. Walt says. He adds that, “Often times, the action is down in the water column, while large numbers of gulls float on the surface waiting for the bait to be pushed back to the surface.” “It’s an exciting fishery, filled with action, and it’s not uncommon to catch as many as 50 fish per angler. We use jig heads tipped with soft plastics—Storms or Tsunamis, Stingsilvers and Crippled Herrings,” Capt. Walt says. “When the action is taking place on the surface, we’ll sometimes enjoy surface-lure fishing, keeping an eye on the gulls so they don’t pick up the lures we’re presenting to the fish,” Capt. Walt adds. Capt. Walt Light Tackle Charters (410) 957-1664 LTCharters.com

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apt. Sonney Forrest of Reel Relief Charters (Solomons, MD) believes this year’s fall fishing ought to be good. “The small bluefish that came to the Bay in early June are now big boys running three to five pounds. They fill a cooler fast and make for great fishing excitement,” Capt. Sonney says. “The stripers have felt the waters cooling off finally, and they love breaking on the surface now. They’re feeding along with the bluefish on Bay anchovies and alewives that are schooled up. Under the breaking fish—a bluefish will get the hook first if it can. There can be small (gray) trout, and although they aren’t big, some are keepers,” Capt. Sonney adds. Capt. Sonney suggests trolling small spoons through the breaking schools or casting plugs worked just under the surface. “I like staying over the fish and using metal jigs for them. Orange and yellow seem the best colors in one-and-a-half-ounce sizes. Stingsilvers in two-ounce sizes work great, as well. The fish hit on the drop back, so be ready to set the hook,” Capt Sonney says. “Try to be a good (respectful) angler and approach breaking fish slowly and from the side, so they will stay up longer. Approaching fast and loud only drives them down so no one gets a shot at them,” Capt. Sonney adds.

Capt. Walt of Light Tackle Charters hoists a fine cobia taken off Chincoteague, VA. Notice the perfect calm conditions for spotting these fish, which often cruise the topwaters or hide under buoys. Photo courtesy of Capt. Walt

Capt. Sonney recommends focusing on deep waters north of the Gas Dock, Cedar Point, off Buoy 74 near the channel edge, and down to Buoy 72A. He also wouldn’t be surprised if those fishing near the Target Ship catch a few bull red drum that sometimes hit a trolled spoon. “The drum will give you a real run for the money. So keep the drags light for the first hit, as they will break off if too tight. You can always tighten down after you

slow down,” Capt. Sonney advises. “There will be no mistake as to what you have once it starts the run. Remember the limit size, as most all are over the keeper size, but what fun they are. Give it a try or call me to see what a day on the Bay can be like aboard the Reel Relief.” Capt. Sonney Forrest Reel Relief Charters (443) 532-0836 captainsonney.com

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apt. Gary Neitzey of Fishhawk Guide Service (Eastern Bay, MD) will launch out of Kent Narrows with his clients and expects to find rockfish and bluefish in Eastern Bay and the lower Chester River. “I will be primarily looking for breaking stripers and bluefish. While the blues are still around, I will be fishing bucktails and spoons, but I’ll start using BKDs more as the blues start leaving,” Capt. Gary says. “Fish will start relating to offshore and shallow structures as the water cools. In the shallow water, Stillwater Smack-its! will bring exciting strikes. We should start seeing bigger stripers as the water cools in late October into November. A lot of times when the bigger fish are feeding near the surface, I don’t expect to see a lot of surface activity and the schools may be small,” Capt. Gary adds. Come late November, Capt. Gary will head south to the CBBT off Virginia Beach. Capt. Gary Neitzey Fishhawk Guide Service (410) 937-8753 flyfishthechesapeake.com

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hen he filed his forecast in late September, Capt. Randy Dean of the Bay Hunter (Chesapeake Beach, MD) remarked that he’s never seen the water in his area of the Bay so clear and loaded with bait (menhaden, anchovies, and silversides) and rockfish. “I expect the October and November season to be the best fall fishing we have ever had,” Capt. Randy says in perhaps the boldest prediction since Broadway Joe willed the New York Jets to Super Bowl victory. And like Namath, Capt. Randy can back it up. “The rockfish are coming out of the rivers, and the sizes range from 20 to 32 inches. Rockfish migrating into the Bay should show up the last week of October and peak from November to early December,” Capt. Randy says. “We’ll live-line until the spot are gone and then start to troll and jig. Whatever your preference, you can do it in the fall,” Capt. Randy adds. Capt Randy Dean Bay Hunter (410) 259-9496 captainrdean.com

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• Come November, Biana and Steve Arentz, who operate Hemingway’s Restaurant on Kent Island, MD, will close their doors after 20 years of business. They plan to open a smaller restaurant at Castle Harbor Marina on the Chester River. The Bay Bridge Marina Yacht Club has plans to open a renovated Hemingway’s this coming March. hemingwaysmaryland.com • Oxford Boatyard and Shamrock Marine at Pinehurst Landing Marina are the newest facilities to earn the Maryland Clean Marina Award, bringing the total to 141 Clean Marinas and Clean Marina Partners. dnr.state.md.us For the fifth year in a row, Brunswick Boat Group recently certified Clarks Landing of Chester, MD, as a Five-Star Dealer (above). Clarks Landing plans to renovate its Eastern Shore Marina at Chester Marina; the project is slated to be done by late 2011. clarkslanding.com

• Annapolis Inflatables is a new service facility for Avon, Bombard, and Zodiac inflatables; is the sole dealer for APS outboards; and is a warranty facility for all West Marine inflatables for the Chesapeake Bay region. As of November 2010, it will be the battery replacement center for ACR EPIRBS. dinghyparts.com

The Deltaville Yachting Center and Friends of the Rappahannock recently installed a Living Shoreline Demonstration Project at the marina. Forty-five volunteers installed 300-pound biodegradable coir logs made of palm bark and planted wetland vegetation to stabilize an eroding shoreline. dycboat.com

Man-about-town, Tom Weaver of the Eastport Yacht Company says, “During the annual Eastport 32 oyster roast up the Chester River, the fabulous Scott Kirby played some of his original tunes while we enjoyed local oysters, butterfly lamb, twice-cooked potatoes, and some highly entertaining hula hooping action (eastportyacht.com).” Photo by Tom Weaver

• After seven years, Annapolis Maritime Museum’s chairman L. B. “Buck” Buchanan became the chairman emeritus, replaced by Eric Rubin October 1. Vice chairman Keith Drewett has stepped down, replaced by Jack Whitelaw. amaritime.org • The Maryland Department of Natural Resources Waterway Improvement Fund recently provided $199,000 toward a new, state-of-the-art, emergency response vessel Arundel Patriot to serve southern Anne Arundel County. She measures in at 35.5 feet in length, has advanced life support equipment onboard, and boasts a 1250-gallon-per-minute fire pump. dnr.state.md.us

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39’ Intrepid ’07 $369,000 48’ Chris Craft ’87 $179,000 www.theyachtgroup.com • email info @the yachtgroup.com 48’ Californian ’90 $179,000 39’ Tiara Sovran ’07 IPS500, Loaded $395,000 47’ Riviera M470 Excalibur ’03 $238,500 37’ Formula PC ’06 T/DSLS $259,000 46’ Grand Banks Europa ’01 SOLD 37’ Formula SS ’06 T/496s $182,000 45’ Riviera/Excalibur ’01 $179,000 36’ Luhrs FB ’03 SOLD Yacht45’ Group BBP 5.08.indd 1 35’ Cigarette ’87 T700s, like new $69,000 Riviera FB ’08 LOADED $920,000 45’ Californian ’90 SOLD 35’ Marlago ’07, Verados, loaded $138,000 42’ Navigator ’96 $154,900 35’ Marlago ’06, Verados, like new $119,500 42’ Riviera FB ’05 FAST $449,000 35’ Marlago ’05, Verados SOLD 40’ Carver 404 ’99 $165,000 35’ Marlago ’04, 300 Yamahas SOLD 40’ Gorbon Custom Downeast FB ’07 $374,900 35’ Marlago ’03, 4-Strokes $75,000 35’ Marlago ’02, 4 Strokes, 98 hrs, Trlr $84,900 40’ Riviera FB ’05, LOADED $398,000

Ned Dozier 443-995-0732 (c) ned@theyachtgroup.com

Jim Lascaris 301-501-9548 (c) jim@theyachtgroup.com

BAY BRIDGE 35’ Marlago Boat Show ’99, beautiful 35’ Carver Mariner ’99 34’ Sea Ray Dancer ’00 see us at the 2008 32’ Sea Ray ’07 BAY BRIDGE’97 Fast Express 31’ Thompson Boat Show 31’ Sea Ray ’01 3/26/08 3:11:15 PM 31’ Marlago ’02 29’ Hydra Sports CC ’07 27 Tiara ’87, Redone 27 Tiara ’91 Lift Kept 25 Contender ’03

$73,900 $79,500 SOLD $129,000 $34,900 $69,900 $64,900 $95,000 $33,500 $24,500 SOLD

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23' Pacific Skiff '04 Boat is fully and powered by 225 Yamaha OB, with trailer, underwater lights, spray curtain enclosures, trim tabs, LOW HOURS on this popular alumium alloy boat. PRICE REDUCED TO $39,000. At our office on Kent Island. Contact BOEMARINE, 866-735-5926, boats@boemarine.com, www.boemarine.com

24 Maxum SE ‘07 With fresh paint, oil change, and detail in September 2010, this boat stands tall. She's a nicely loaded family cruiser ready to go with her galvanized trailer.$59,900 Located in Chester, MD. Call Kim Ewing for more information 410.604.4300.

25' Chaparral 250 SIGNITURE '07 Powered by 280HP 5.7L Dou Prop under 100 hours Air Conditioned, Chartplotter, Loaded! Super clean! Located Rock hall. Asking $58,900 Contact:(410) 639-9380, www.saltyachts.com

26' Bertram Moppie MKII '83 with twin Mercury Optimax 200hp. -motors new in 2003- 100hrs. Full tower . New fuel tanks. $28,500. Contact Randy Walterhoefer (410) 268-1611 Walczak Yacht Brokerage. Randy@walczakyacht.com 26’ Back Cove ’06 A nice example of the popular Back Cove 26 with a Yanmar 240-hp only 85 hrs, bow thruster, trim tabs, soft top canvas, chartplotter, APt. $117,500 Eastport Yacht Sales 410903-1830 www.eastportys.com

26’ Eastport ‘10 Modeled after the successful 32, the 26 has traditional Chesapeake Bay Styling, single Volvo D3-220HP diesel for fuel economy and range, aft bench, navigator helm chairs, long hard top for protection from elements. Below features v-berth, storage, head for over-niting. Many options available. 443-951-1380 www.eastportyacht.com 26’ Four Winns ’03 Excellent condition, less than 80 hours total use on 280 HP Volvo. furuno GPS, Plotter, A/C and Camper canvas. Great family boat. $39,000. Sassafras Harbor Marina Yacht Sales. (888) 221-5022. Sea Ray Sundancer 268 ’87 Merc 454 Magnum (330-hp)/Alpha one, less than 100 hrs on rebuilt engine. New outdrive 2 yrs old. Excellent cond. $8,500 Call for details (240) 731-3307. 27’ Sea Ray Sundancer 270 ‘92 Soft Breeze needs a new home! 330 HP MerCruiser 7.4 L, Bravo 3 Engine. Located near AYS Office. Priced to sell! $15,000. Call Charles 410-267-8181 or charles@annapolisyachtsales.com

25' Rohsborough RF '02 Sedan Cruiser Well maintained and equipped. Safe, comfortable, diesel powered trailerable yacht. Perfect for the bay, intercoastals, or your favorite lake. $79,900 410-639-7111 www.gratitudeyachting.com 25’ Sun Runner ’83 Fiberglass express cruiser, I/O, electronics, overall good cond., engine starts & runs well, but gimbal bearing for outdrive needs attention as does cockpit upholstery, Sea Scouts, $4000, obo, James Klimek, 240-271-4631, jk3043@aol.com, Steve Alexander 301-646-0805, stevedalex@ msn.com

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27’ Boston Whaler ‘07 “Wasabi” $149,900 In Annapolis, Maryland, Tom Murphy – CPYB, Office: 410-626-0100, Cell: 443-994-2705, www.unitedyacht.com/tommurphy, United Yacht Sales tommurphy@unitedyacht.com

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

27’ Tiara Open ’87 $33,500 Fresh Flag Blue Awlgrip, new canvas & enclosure, twin 270 Crusaders, boat is in excellent shape. Owner moving up, looking for offers. Call Ned Dozier, The Yacht Group, (443) 995-0732, www.theyachtgroup.com

Cape Dory 28 Flybridge Fast Trawler ‘89. 30 foot l.o.a. Built 1989. five y.o. engine and bowthruster installation. Electronics include autopilot. Low hours, yard maintained. Very clean. Seriously for sale. Asking price reduced to $52,000. Seeking offers. Jerry at (410) 440-9882.

28' Cape Dory Open Fisherman '87 - terrific value in a Down East express; Chrysler v-8 offers 15 knot cruise; varnished windshield & eyebrow; bimini; large cabin w/ enclosed head; spray rails and nice hull shape. Asking $45,000. Call Rick Casali 410-279-5309 or rick@northpointyachtsales.com Albin 28 TE ’01 Blue Moon includes the Gatsby package, so has the seating for a perfect cocktail cruiser. However, she also has all the electronics and a trolling valve to be great for fishing, the ultimate in utility. She is in great shape with new AwlGrip and ready to go! Kadey-Krogen Yachts (800) 247-1230

27 Sea Ray ‘07 This is one of the most beautiful bow riders that Sea Ray builds. What a great ride! With a 9' beam and a generous layout it has room for your family and your friends. This one has it all! $69,900 Located in Chester, MD. Call Jim Carney for more information 410.604.4300. 28’ Atlantic Craft ’05 Perfect for the Bay! Roomy cabin and large cockpit. Low hrs on 7.4L Mercruiser!! Outfitted to fish with riggers, electronics, windlass and more. $54,000. (410) 476-4414, www.compositeyacht.biz

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

28 Sea Ray Sundancer ‘06 Lift kept popular 280 Sundancer with only 114 hours. The generator has only 10 hours on it! She is loaded with options and ready to cruise. This one won't last long - make your appointment to see her today! Contact Jim Carney for more information at 410.604.4300. 29’ Back Cove Hardtop ‘05 S-Yanmar 315-hp dsl engine, cruise 22 knots and tops at 29 knots. She is nicely equipped with a FurunoGPS/ Chartplotter, Furuno radar, Elec. Anchor windlass, Bow thruster & much more! This is a wonderful weekend cruiser with all the amenities of a much larger yacht. Just reduced to $139,900 SOA 877-2671808 29’ Dyer ’93 Extended hardtop with Yanmar 315-hp 597 hrs, recent flag blue Awlgrip, windlass, radar, chartplotter, bow thruster, VHF, Raytheon Tri-Data. $150,000 Eastport Yacht Sales 410903-1830 www.eastportys.com

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29' Luhrs '93 This stylish express is a captain maintained vessel both mechanically and cosmetically and needs nothing, virtually turn-key! $49,900 410-639-7111 www.gratitudeyachting.com 29’ Mathews Brothers Patriot ’02 JWB Fiberglass hull. Yanmar 315hp dsl engine. Kept in top cond. at MathewsBros IndoorBoatStorage facility. $150,000 Purchase today! Call Mathews Brothers at (410) 479-9720.

29’ MJM 29z ’07 3 mpg at 24 knots will ease the pain at the gas dock. Wrap around seating for more people than you probably want to take out. PRICE REDUCTION. Offered at $257,900. Contact Paul Mikulski at (410) 280-2038 or Paul@northpointyachtsales.com

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29’ Ranger Tug ’10 Inventory clearance price on a new boat. Fully equipped including a/c, genset, electronics, much more. Contact John Dennison 443-995-8670, john@chesranger.com. 29’ Robbins by MathewsBros ’03 Miss Claire Fiberglass hull, 310 Marine Power gas engine, Top cond. at IndoorBoatStorage. Available for immediate purchase. JUST REDUCED to $62,500 Call Mathews Brothers at (410) 479-9720.

29' Tiara Coronet '00 320hp Crusaders. Original owner open checkbook maintanence! The perfect classy yacht club boat. See during Boat Show. $61,900. Contact Randy Walterhoefer (410)-268-1611. Walczak Yacht Brokerage. Randy@walczakyacht.com

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

30' Sea Ray Weekender '78 Twin Mercruiser 260hp. Meticulously rebuilt over the years. Must see to believe this boat! 2 boat owner. $15,000. Contact Randy Walterhoefer (410) 268-1611 Walczak Yacht Brokerage. Randy@walczakyacht.com

2008 T 44 MY LUCKY LUCY at $1.25m

1996 Picnic Boat Classic SKAL at $235,000

2007 T 44 FB HALF TIME at $1.125m

2001 Hinckley Picnic Boat Classic ENCORE at $297,000

1972 B 40 MK III Yawl ARETE at $145,000

2002 T 44 EX ALEXA at $710,000

30’ Wellcraft Martinique ‘01 Clean, low hr boat. Wide 10’6” beam makes for spacious interior & cockpit. T-Merc w/new Bravo III outdrives in ’09. New A/C in ’08. In water & ready to go. $53,500 Sassafras Harbor Marina Yacht Sales (888) 221-5022 30’ Mainship Pilot ’98 $59,900 – Priced to sell! Yanmar 230hp dsl, bow thruster, reverse cycle heat/Air, plotter, full cockpit canvas, excellent cond.! Call Tony Tumas: day or evening (443) 5535046. email: tony@greatblueyachts. com, Visit our web: www. greatblueyachts.com 30’ Sea Sailer Motorsailor ’65 Teak planked classic with Yanmar 37, pilothouse or cockpit steering, $260K refit in 1999, in great cond. $39,500 Urbanna, VA Call Jonathan (804) 7767575. Photos at www. annapolisyachtsales.com

31 Sea Ray Sundancer '00 Only 250 hours on this boat with new canvas, fully loaded, with gen set. New listing in Edgewood, MD Ask 74,900. At our office on Kent Island. Contact BOEMARINE, 866-735-5926, boats@boemarine.com, www.boemarine.com

High end listings always welcome! Peter Howard phoward@hinckleyyachts.com TH E H I NCKLE YC OMPANY. C OM ANNAPOLIS, MD (410) 263-0095 PropTalk November 2010 95

31' Camano Trawler '97 - New listing! One owner; excellent condition; only 557 hrs on 200 hp Volvo diesel; thruster; windlass; A/c-heat; inverter; new bimini. Asking $124,500. Call Rick Casali 410-279-5309 or Rick@NorthPointYachtSales.com

31' Islander Runner '00 - Center console w/ head; twin 300 hp PM-30-XL Mercury's offer 70+ knots; Keifauer steering & trim tabs; custom aluminum trailer. Compare to the Jupiter 31. Very fast! asking $45,000. Call Rick Casali 410-279-5309 or rick@northpointyachtsales.com 31’ Marlago Open CC ’02 $59,500, 157 one-owner hrs on 200 HPDI Yamahas, perfect shape and recently detailed. Owner moving up. Call Ned Dozier, The Yacht Group (800) 8278089. 32’ Ches. Deadrise ’00 PRICE REDUCED TO $42,500!!! No engine or gear, Ready to drop in gas or dsl, Finished to fish, Full electronics, Fresh Awlgrip, (410) 476-4414, www. compositeyacht.biz 32’ Halverson “Gourmet Cruiser” ’03 32 feet of pure enjoyment. Newer electronics, very low hrs. No use in 2 years. Bring reasonable offer soon! Call Dan at Annapolis Yacht Sales 410-2678181.

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

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32’ Mabry ‘03 Yanmar 315HP, Electronics, Full Equipment, Beautifully Finished, $110,000. (410)476-4414 www.compositeyacht.biz

32' Mast & Mallet '08 315 Yanmar offers 16 knot cruise; bow thruster; A/C; dark green hull; inverter; varnished transom; like new. Asking $250,000. Bring offers. Rick Casali 410-279-5309 or Rick@NorthPointYachtSales.com

32' Wasque '72 Classic downeast fiberglass. New: Stidd seats, upholstery, teak cockpit, Yanmar 350 w/250 hours, bow thruster, trim tabs, Awlgrip. Lift kept on Spa Creek. $129,000 Eastport Yacht Sales 410-903-1830 www.eastportys.com

32 Sea Ray Sundancer ‘05 Professionally maintained family sport cruiser with all the amenities for extended cruising fun. Highly desirable Blue Hull with many options added. Twin 300HP V-Drives insure ease of handling, especially in close quarters. Vessel is located on our Shady Side Yard. Don't miss this one!! For more information, call Paul Lash at 410.867.9550.

32 PDQ Catamaran ’01 Economical and roomy cruiser. Two cabin layout, reliable twin Yanmar power, generator and A/C. Asking $149,000. Contact John Dennison (410)2800006, john@seleneannapolis.com 33’ Sea Ray Sundancer ’98 Fresh water Sundancer has been very well maintained. Low hours on 310 Mercruisers, A.C, and Generator. Priced to sell $59,900 Sassafras Harbor Marina Yacht Sales (888)221-5022 32 Sea Ray Sundancer 320 ‘04 T/ Merc V-drives, clean w/ navy hull and gen. Only 230 Hours.In RockHall MD. Just reduced to $105,900. Contact BOEMARINE, 866-7355926, boats@boemarine.com, www.boemarine.com 32’ Senator Trawler ’87 $39,900 Aft cabin, sun deck, upper& lower helm station, Air/Heat, Perkins dsl. Call Tony Tumas: day or evening (443) 553-5046. email: tony@greatblueyachts.com, Visit our web: www.greatblueyachts.com

34’ Bruckmann 34e ’07 New in stock at our office. Mark Ellis design. Single engine, fuel efficient, planes at 11 knots. Yacht finish. Just reduced to $299,900. Crusader YS (410) 269-0939 www.crusaderyachts.com

34' Formula PC '99 Plenty of sex appeal! Sleeps 6, 2 staterooms with privacy curtains. Entire aft section of the cockpit can be turned into a giant sunken sunpad. Transom shower, foredeck sunpad, cockpit wet bar, good performer at 45 knots top. $89,500 (410)639-7111, www.gratitudeyachting.com 34’ Rinker 340 FV ‘00 This 340 Fiesta Vee offers a spacious interior, 2 staterooms and convertible dinette make sleeping for 6. Walk-thru windshield provides easy access to the bow. Convenient wet bar in cockpit. Cockpit carpet replaced in 2008. $59,000 Sassafras Harbor Marina Yacht Sales (888) 221-5022

34’ Cruisers 340 Express ’07. Wharf Rat is located right here in Annapolis and is in terrific shape. You will be amazed how much space this boat has below and on deck for entertaining. The owner has kept the boat in tip top shape. It’s a turn key boat for anyone looking for this style boat. She is ready for offers so call Ken Comerford for an appointment at 410-280-2038 ext 12 or Email Ken@NorthPointYachtSales.com

33 Sea Ray Sundancer 330 ‘93. Clean cruiser with tons of upgrades, generator, A/C, NEW CANVAS, great boat for the money. Lying in Solomons Island, MD Ask $42,000. Contact BOEMARINE, 866735-5926, boats@boemarine.com, www.boemarine.com

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35’ Marlago ’07 Verado 275s, beautiful burgundy Awlgrip, T-Top, enclosure, loaded, lift kept. $138,000 Call Ned Dozier, The Yacht Group, (443) 995-0732, www.theyachtgroup.com

34’ Linstrom Trawler ’84 made in Finland. Fiberglass hull, mahogany interior, house and toerail. 4-cyl. Perkins dsl, 85 hp. Economical. Good weekender/liveaboard/cruiser. $46,000 obo (757) 718-2415. bill@claremedical.com 34’ Luhrs 3420 ’92 Loaded! Lift-kept, T/454s, very clean. Highly recommended! Rigged for fishing or cruising. A/C-heat, full canvas enclosure, full electronics, immaculate everywhere! $59,900. Tim Troy, Lager Yachts. 443-989-8900

34' Pequod ‘74 Sedan Twin 350 Crusaders, gen and AC. Asking $12,000 and looking for offers. Please contact Jason Whitson at 484-994-4244 www.jacksonmarinesales.com 34’ Wilbur Down East Flybridge Sedan ’87 S-Caterpiller 375-hp dsl engine, cruise at 14 knots & tops at 17 knots. This is a well known DownEast Yacht with lovely, traditional lines & built in Maine. She has a handsome Herreshoff interior w/white bulkheads trimmed in teak & a teak & holly sole for a warm yet bright feel below. She is a galley down configuration lending to a much larger salon. Her 3 steering stations enable one to run her from anywhere. Just reduced to $139,000 OBYS 410-226-0100 35’ Bayliner 3587 ’97 Three strm motor yacht w/two reverse cycle heat/ AC units, large galley, two heads, Mercruiser 454’s with 275 hrs, flybridge & lower steering stations. $79,900 Eastport Yacht Sales 410-903-1830 www.eastportys.com

35’ Cruisers Espirit ‘97 Low hrs - aft cabin sleeper upgrade and ready to cruise the bay - a comfortable weekend boat. John McDevitt - Bluewater Yacht Sales - (610) 220-5619.

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35’ Pro-Line 3250 Express ‘97 A wonderful family weekend cruiser, perfectly equipped for fishing trips. A beautiful boat that has been extremely well maintained. Twin MerCruisers have 600HP giving her a top speed over 40kts. $53,950 Boatshed Annapolis (703) 855-4408, Boats@boatshedannapolis.com, view 50+ photos: Boatshedannapolis.com

35' Sonic SS '99 Repowered with 500hp Mercruisers and owner has kept her in "like new" condition. Shows like a new boat, with trailer and new canvas, Lying on South River, MD. Ask $65,000. Contact BOEMARINE, 866-735-5926, boats@boemarine.com, www.boemarine.com

35’ Viking Express Sport Fish 85’ This is a must see boat that is in wonderful condition. This is the perfect boat for anyone looking for a boat to enjoy with the family or go out and fish with the guys. Please call David at our Annapolis North Point Office at 410-280-2038 Ext. 15 or Email him at David@NorthPointYachtSales.com 36’ Albin Trawler ‘81 Single Ford Lehman 120HP dsl, 2 head, 2 large strm vessel. She is lovingly cared for & shows well, in Annapolis! Asking $59,850. Call Tim 410-267-8181. Photos at www. annapolisyachtsales.com

Carver 396 Estate Sale

2001 model with only 390 hours on a pair of Cummins 6BTA5.9 diesels. The genset is a 10KW Kohler unit with minimal hours. Recently replaced electronics include RayMarine C80 Multi-function and ST 8002 Auto-Pilot, Raytheon RL70C Radar, QT-206 Uniden Depth Sounder and a Sea-Tel Satellite Internet/Communication System. All canvas was also recently replaced and looks new. This yacht was professionally maintained by Hinckley in Naples for the short period it was in Florida. Prior to that, it was in fresh water and it is now back home on the Chester River. Pay-off on this boat is just at $200,000 but the widow is prepared to accept a reasonable offer.

Contact Phil at 410.758.2394 or phil@kennersleypoint.com

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Mainship 30 ’98 $54,900 Very Clean, Ready to Cruise. Yanmar 230hp Diesel, Bow Thruster. Windlass, Heat / Air. Full Enclosure, Garmin GPS / Plotter.

Kha Shing Sea Star Trawler ’93 $145,900 Beautiful Teak Interior, Excellent Condition Twin Cat Diesels, Generator, 3 Zone Heat Air Upper and Lower Helms, Enclosed Sundeck

Pacemaker Flushdeck ‘78 $84,900 3 Cabins, Upper and Lower Helms, Twin Detroit Diesels – Cruise at 17knots, Generator, 4 Zone Air / Heat, New Upper and Lower Helm Canvas Enclosures.

Evans Dead Rise 38 ’07 $175,000 Cummins 490hp Diesel, Bow Thruster Chartplotter / Radar, USCG Lic for 15 Passengers! Pilot House for Cruising Dinette / Forward Cabin

800-276-1774 321 East Cromwell St Baltimore, MD 21230

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36 Judge ‘09 This lightly used 2009 vessel is fully loaded with a 480-hp Cummins dsl, Next Generation genset, a/c, heat, leather interior, large in-floor livewell, huge fish box, windlass, LCD TV, and full Furuno 3D electronics package. Retails for $295,000. Any reasonable offer accepted. Call Bill today to see why Judge Yachts has the reputation as the region’s premier boat builder. (410) 479-9770. 36’ Albin Trawler ’79 Single Volvo 129-hp, generator, new bimini, interior & exterior helm stations & instrumentation, two en-suite strms, side galley. $52,500 motivated! Deltaville, VA Call Jonathan (804) 776-7575 Photos at www. annapolisyachtsales.com

37’ Lord Nelson Victory Tug ’86 Traditional full displacement pilothouse long range trawler, Cummins 150, Northern Lights generator, well equipped, outstanding cond. $175,000 Mathews, VA. Call Jonathan (804) 7767575 Photos at www. annapolisyachtsales.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. Price down to $199,000 Contact Rick Casali 410-279-5309 or Rick@NorthPointYachtSales.com 36’ Monk 36 Trawler ’05 Modern version of classic Monk 36 built in Nova Scotia… single engine 2 cabin trawler has everything needed for extended cruising. Call Tim 410-267-8181 Photos at www.annapolisyachtsales.com

36' Pantera ‘09 Twin Mercruiser 525's with only 85 hours. Loaded with options and fast. Rare boat. Being offered for half the price of a new one. Asking $179,000 Please contact Jason Whitson at 484-994-4244 www.jacksonmarinesales.com 36’ Carman ‘10: 500HP Cat C9, BRAND NEW!!! Built on spec, Ready to Go Now! Or Equip as you wish, New Price $179,900. www.compositeyacht.biz 410-4764414

36' Hinckley Picnic Boat Classic ‘99 HAIL MARY is a great boat that is ready to go. She is easily seen in Oxford, Maryland. Interior provides sleeping berths and stowage, head with shower, and a galley that offer comfortable accommodations for two. $260,000 Offered by Hinckley Yacht Brokerage, contact Peter (410) 263-0095 or phoward@hinckleyyachts.com 36’ Hinckley Picnic Boat EP ’05 SHADOW is a fine example of a late model EP. She boasts a wonderful entertaining platform with a built in BBQ and sink in the cockpit and plenty of seating in the pilothouse. $430,000 Offered by Hinckley Yachts, contact Peter Howard (410) 263-0095 or phoward@hinckleyyachts.com

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36’ Sabre Express Soft Top ’99 Twin 300-hp Caterpillar engines cruise at 20 knots and top out at 25 knots. The 36 express has traditional good looks, outstanding performance and unequaled quality. She has a wonderful large cockpit & bridge deck as well as the comfort needed for cruising as well as ease of handling around the docks. Refrigeration, Propane stove, Microwave, AP, Furuno Radar, Garmin GPS, Flatscreen TV w/DVD, Northern Lights 6.5KW genset, and reverse cycle AC and heat & so much more. Just reduced to $145,900 OBYS 410-2260100

37' Formula PC ‘03 Twin Mercruiser 496 H.O.'s with low hours. Extremely clean and loaded, trades possible. Asking $130,000 and bring offers. Please contact Jason Whitson at 484-994-4244 www.jacksonmarinesales.com

37’ Nordic Tug ’99 Blue hulled semidisplacement trawler. Single Cummins 330-hp, Northern Lights generator, Heat/Air, Dinghy and Davit system. Excellent cond.. $279,000 Call Jonathan (804)436-4484 Photos at www. annapolisyachtsales.com 37’ Silverton Convertible ’89 Very clean, shed kept. A/C, GPS and radar. Low hrs on 454 Crusaders. $59,900 Sassafras Harbor Marina Yacht Sales (888) 221-5022

38’ Carver ACMY ‘88 Looking for offers. Large 14' beam. Two staterooms with double berths. Two heads with stall showers. Galley and full size dinette down from salon. Well arranged fly-bridge, aft deck w/wet bar. Low hours on T-454 Mercruisers, 6.5 Onan generator. $69,900 Sassafras Harbor Marina Yacht Sales (888) 221-5022

38’ Lyman-Morse ‘94 Downeast Custom Build. GRP hull 2010 Awlcraft Sea Shell Green paint. Gen-set, air,thruster, propane, and a proper chart table! Asking $229,750 Crusader YS (410) 269-0939 www.crusaderyachts.com

38’ Carver 3807 Aft Cabin ’89 Excellent condition. Spacious interior w/galley down. Two staterooms, each with head & stall shower. Convertible dinette. Three zone A/C. Flybridge helm offers seating forward. Aft deck hardtop with enclosure. T-Merc. Glendinning Cable Master, Generator. $69,900 Sassafras Harbor Marina Yacht Sales (888)221-5022

38’ Chris Craft Commander F/B ’67 Very original Classic, pretty lines, T/ Ford 427s, Kohler genset, A/C-heat. Whole lotta fun for the price. Anyone interested in classic boats should look. $24,500. Tim Troy, Lager Yachts. 443989-8900 38’ Evans Dead Rise ’07 $175,000 USCG certified passenger/charter boat Cummins 8.3l Turbo dsl, bow thruster, Certified for 18 passenger, Pilot house w/convertible dinette & forward cabin. Excellent business opportunity! Call Tony Tumas: day or evening (443) 5535046. email: tony@greatblueyachts. com, Visit our web: www. greatblueyachts.com,

38' Mast & Mallet/Wesmac Down East '02 $70,000 in upgrades; Bristol condition; 440 Yanmar; bowthruster; new genset; new A/C heat; new electronics; new Awlgrip. $299,500 Contact Rick Casali 410-279-5309 or Rick@NorthPointYachtSales.com 38’ True North 38 ’02 True adventure boat w/huge opening reverse transom. Galley up, plenty of power, lots of extras. $249,000 Call Tim Wilbricht at Annapolis Yacht Sales 410-267-8181 or tim@annapolisyachtsales.com

38 Sea Ray 380 Sundancer ‘04 This 380 Sundancer has a well-equipped helm station w/AP, radar, GPS, chart plotter, VHF radio, depth finder & more. She has superb sea worthiness & spacious accommodations for extended cruises. A great entertaining cockpit as well as a galley that is roomy & well-appointed. Located in Chester, MD. Call 410-604-4300 for more information.

39’ Tiara Sovran ’07 $395,000, Upgraded IPS 500s, Navy Hull, Night Vision, every option, just detailed, owner moving up. Best example of this popular model at an amazing price. Call Ned Dozier, 443995-0732,ned@theyachtgroup.com. www.theyachtgroup.com

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40’ Robbins by Mathews ’02 Ready to name, Ready to fish! Custom tackle, baitwell, 35 rod holders,500-hp Yanmar dsl & many options complement this ultimate cruising boat! JUST REDUCED to $312,500. Call MathewsBros at 410-479-9720. 40’ Gorbon Custom Downeast Flybridge ’07 $395,000. Volvo common rail dsls give 1 MPG at cruise, 30 knots top. Entire boat is Awlgripped, even the interior fiberglass. Beautiful woodwork, EZ2CY enclosure, all modern systems in a classic package. Call Ned Dozier, 443-9950732, ned@theyachtgroup.com. www.theyachtgroup.com

40’ Legacy ‘00 Down East FBMY-best on the market; single Cummins provides 17 knot cruise; bow & stern thrusters; new varnish; flag blue hull; brightwork on transom; excellent canvas; Bristol inside & out. Two staterooms; galley down. For the discriminating yachtsman. $379,500. Rick Casali; Rick@NorthPointYachtSales.com 410-279-5309.

40’ Robbins by MathewsBros ’07 Madeline, Fiberglass hull. 540 Cummins dsl eng. Delivered in May of ’08, this highly customized boat is practically new! Available for immediate purchase. Asking $485,000 call MathewsBros at (410) 479-9720. 40’ Sea Ray Sedan Bridge ’96 $99,000 Twin 454s w/low hrs. Surveyed 6/30/10 with excellent results, survey available. Owner moving up, bring offers! Call Ned Dozier, 443-995-0732, ned@theyachtgroup.com. www. theyachtgroup.com 42’ Beneteau Swift 42 ‘07 The cleanest, best maintained & equipped Swift 42 available anywhere. Asking only $389,900! Bring any reasonable offer after viewing her. Call Dan 410267-8181 or dan@annapolisyachtsales. com

40' Riviera Convertible '05 $398,000. One owner, custom props, Sat TV, Davit w/jet ski on bow, riggers, just waxed twice & ready to go. Low hrs on 480 Cummins. Extremely nice boat lying Annapolis. Call Ned Dozier, The Yacht Group, 443-995-0732, www.theyachtgroup.com

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42' Sea Ray ‘97 Aft Cabin Twin 350 HP Cat diesels with only 750 hours. Extremely clean and loaded. New canvas and electronics. Owner wants the boat sold. Asking $149,000. Please contact Jason Whitson at 484-994-4244 www.jacksonmarinesales.com

42’ Jones ‘00 800-hp Cat, Fully Loaded – Too Much To List!!, USCG Certified for 36 passengers and 2 crew, “Agitator” $225,000, www. compositeyacht.biz, (410) 476-4414.

42’ Jones ‘00 575 HP Diesel, Genset, A/C & Heat, Full Electronics, 6 Pack, Ready to Fish or Cruise, “Double A” New Price $225,000 www.compositeyacht.biz. (410) 476-4414 40' Regal ‘07 Sedan 4080 Twin 440 Yanmar diesels with under 200 hours. Loaded and very clean, trades possible. Asking $277,000 Please contact Jason Whitson at 484-994-4244 www.jacksonmarinesales.com

42’ Sabre Extended Fly bridge Sedan ’01 Powered by twin 465-hp Yanmar dsl engines, cruise at 25 knots and top out at 30 knots. Flag Blue awlgripped hull in 2008, AP, Furuno Radar, Furuno GPS, chartplotter, 12KW gen set, AC/HT, Inverter, Corian counters, Sub-Zero Refrig and freezer & so much more!!! Her extended Hardtop covers the cockpit for shade & holds the dinghy & electric lift on top. Just reduced to $329,900 OBYS 410-226-0100

42’ Krogen Pilothouse Trawler ’95 Widebody model. This is a real waterman’s boat. Original owner. Maintained to high standards. Meticulous records & logs. Benefit from the owner’s extensive knowledge & experience. Located Solomons. KadeyKrogen Yachts (800) 247-1230

42’ Riviera Flybridge ’05 $449,000. One owner, 635hp Cummins QSM11s make it the fastest ever. Stidd helm seats, Sat TV, custom props, fish rigged but cruised only. Very custom, very nice. Call Ned Dozier, The Yacht Group, 443995-0732, ned@theyachtgroup.com, www.theyachtgroup.com.

43 Grandbanks Eastbay 43 EX 00’ KELLY'S CATCH is a well cared example of the rare Eastbay 43 Express Cruiser. In 2006 her Flag Blue hull was AWLgripped and new Moondust non skid on her cabin trunk. She was a custom order from the Grand Banks factory when new providing and has been Professionally maintained and stored inside each winter. Please call Ken Comereford to talk about our New Listing 410-991-1511 0r Email at Ken@NorthPointYachtSales.com

43' Silverton ‘06 Sedan Bridge Twin Volvo 480 HP diesels with only 80 hours. Fully loaded, Bank Repossession, Asking $275,000, bring offers. Please contact Jason Whitson at 484-994-4244 www.jacksonmarinesales.com 43’ Wellcraft ’87 Portofino Express, twin 454 Chevys w/360 hrs, new radar w/GPS & depth, new canvas, 7.5-Kw genset, many other upgrades, call for more details, Sea Scouts, Price slashed to $39,000, James Klimek, (240) 2714631, jk3043@aol.com. 44’ Krogen Widebody ’06 Completely equipped including hydraulic stabilizers, excellent electronics and KVH sat TV, dinghy w/ outboard, washer & dryer &d much more. The Krogen 44’ is a perfect balance of capability, accommodation & handling. She is a go anywhere world cruiser with all the comfort of home. Located in Annapolis & available for your immediate inspection. KadeyKrogen Yachts (800) 247-1230.

44' Tiara Sovran '05 Cummins 660hp 250hrs. Great electronics. Super clean. See at our brokerage display during the Annapolis Boat Show. $375,000. Contact Randy Walterhoefer (410)-268-1611. Walczak Yacht Brokerage. Randy@walczakyacht.com 45’ Californian Sun Deck ’90 Enjoy air conditioned sun deck on a hot day! Luxurious accommodations below. Fiberglass swim platform, davits. JUST REDUCED TO $180,000. Crusader YS (410) 269-0939 www. crusaderyachts.com

43’ Viking ’90 – Engine hours since rebuild: 0 on starboard, 250 on port. Spotless engine room. Interior sparkles! Recently refurbished. Exceptional. $224,900 Crusader YS (410) 269-0939 www.crusaderyachts.com

45’ Cherubini ’01Trawler Unique custom interior. Beautiful blue awlgrip hull. AC, genset, Espar furnace, cruising comfort, electronics galore! $395,000 Crusader YS (410) 269-0939 www. crusaderyachts.com

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45’ Cruisers 4450 ‘00 She’s well maintained luxury family cruiser, with particular attention to detail paid by the owner since 2002. This boat is fully loaded with every imaginable extra, bought to the highest specification and quality. $259,000 Boatshed Annapolis (703) 855-4408, Boats@boatshedannapolis.com, view 50+ photos: Boatshedannapolis.com

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

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

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

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45 Sea Ray Sundancer 450 ‘96 powered by T/CAT3126s. Full electronics package w/ KVH sat tv, underwater lights, and new carpets, CLEAN,CLEAN,CLEAN. In Pasadena, MD Price reduced to $133,900. Contact BOEMARINE, 866-7355926, boats@boemarine.com, www.boemarine.com 46’ Bertram 46.6 ’80 T/Detroit dsls, new gen, huge interior. Quiet Eastern Shore slip paid through 2011. Perfect liveaboard – heating/air con to bathtub to wonderful PH&FB views! $84,900. Tim Troy, Lager Yachts . 443-989-8900

46’ Sea Ray Express ’89 Must sell, Make offer! Extra clean, ever popular Sea Ray express. This boat is mint cond. w/extremely low hrs (300), on the durable 3208 Cats. She is in the water and located in Seaford Delaware. One hour from our office. The Yacht Group (800) 827-8089.

46’ Wellcraft San Remo ‘89 The engines have a low 986 hours. She comes crowded with extras and provides palatial accommodation. This vessel is great for a family and/or the entertainment of guests. $125,000 Boatshed Annapolis (703)855-4408, Boats@boatshedannapolis.com, view 50+ photos: Boatshedannapolis.com

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

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

46’ SeaRay Express ‘87 This sought after vessel has been updated from the electronics to the Awlgrip. The huge TNT swim platform is just one accessory on this boat that shouts relaxation $119,000 Boatshed Annapolis (703) 855-4408, Boats@boatshedannapolis.com, view 50+ photos: Boatshedannapolis.com

46 Carver Voyager ‘06 WOW! If you are looking for a fully equipped cruising yacht, with many owner custom upgrades this is the one! Carvers beautiful 46 Voyager Grand Salon version is already feature-packed, this one is incredible! So many upgrades and custom touches, you owe it to yourself to see in person to fully believe. $439,000 Located in Shady Side, MD. Call Mike Skreptack at 410.867.9550 for more information. 47’ Marine Trader Tradewinds ’90 Semi-displacement fast trawler with bow-thruster & stabilizers, twin Cummins 310s, generator, two en-suite strms, superb galley. $169,000 Deltaville, VA. Call Jonathan (804) 4364484 Photos at www. annapolisyachtsales.com

48’ Chesapeake ‘03 USCG rated for 47 passengers. This would make a great charter fish or dive boat. Could handle a hot bite with plenty of open cockpit (16' by 24') and a tuna door! $279,000 Boatshed Annapolis (703)855-4408, Boats@boatshedannapolis.com, view 50+ photos: Boatshedannapolis.com 48’ Chris Craft Catalina ’87 $169,900, Heavily updated in past three years. Kept under cover. 3208 Cats. Beautiful boat. Call Ned Dozier, The Yacht Group, (800) 827-8089 .

48 Hatteras ‘88 A beautiful example of this timeless Sport FIsh Model. Extremely well kept boat, with new T/735 hp Detriots, flawless inside and out. Lying in Shady Side MD. Ask $299,000. Contact BOEMARINE, 8 6 6 - 7 3 5 - 5 9 2 6 , boats@boemarine.com, www.boemarine.com 48’ Kadey Krogen North Sea Widebody ’07 Happy Feet has a designer interior that is “Over the Top” and is fully cruise equipped with thruster, stabilizers, dinghy davit, etc, etc. She is an ’07 model but not launched until ’08, has been very lightly used and can’t be told from NEW! Kadey-Krogen Yachts (800) 247-1230

48’ Sea Ray ‘02 “Against The Wind” $339,000 In Deale, Maryland, Tom Murphy – CPYB, Office: 410-626-0100, Cell: 443-994-2705, www.unitedyacht.com/tommurphy, United Yacht Sales tommurphy@unitedyacht.com

47’ Riviera M470 Excalibur, ’02, ’05, 496 Mercs, both lift kept, both in amazing condition. 50 mph speed in utmost luxury. The perfect move into cruising for the fast boat enthusiast. Call Ned Dozier, The Yacht Group. 443-995-0732, ned@theyachtgroup.com

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49’ Selene ’07 As a Next Generation Selene, she features extra height in the engine room, the cruiser stern, and other features that distinguish her as a Selene for serious cruisers. Immaculately kept and well equipped. Contact John Dennison (410) 280-0006, john@seleannapolis.com

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50’ Fairline ‘02 Low hrs and the owner has spared nothing while caring for this beauty. John McDevitt - Bluewater Yacht Sales - (610) 220-5619.

50’ Viking Sport ‘03 Cruiser Beautiful express styling in an extremely well cared for vessel - spring upgrades just completed - the owner cares for this boat with an open checkbook nothing is overlooked. - John McDevitt Bluewater Yacht Sales - 610-220-5619. 50’ Ocean Alexander MK 1 ’79 Classic Monk design, Portuguese bridge/flybridge combo, twin Caterpillar 3208s, tri-cabin, new plumbing/ electricical new decks. $150,000 Deltaville, VA Call Jonathan (804) 7767575 Photos at www. annapolisyachtsales.com

52’ Vista MY ’86 “Major Reduction” Roomy accommodations and maintained to the max. New: fuel tanks, fresh water tank, heads & holding tanks and washer/dryer to mention a few. Three zone A/C, 12.5 Westerbeke Generator, ’04 Apex dinghy w/5hp Honda . $159,000 Sassafras Harbor Marina Yacht Sales (888)221-5022

53' Navigator Pilothouse '99 Upgraded 430 HP Volvos, 10’ Avon RIB with 15 HP Mercury. This is the most well maintained and the cleanest on the market! Lying in Severna Park, MD. Ask $399,000. Contact BOEMARINE, 866-735-5926, boats@boemarine.com, www.boemarine.com

53’ Selene ‘03 Price Reduced! The only twin engine, three stateroom layout available. In excellent condition and ready to cruise. New Awlgrip paint! Contact John Dennison (410) 280-0006 john@seleneannapolis.com

58' Sunseeker Predator '98 MAN 800hp 100hr S.M.O.H. Great maintenance history. Easy to see during Show . 2 boat owner wants offers! $419,000. Contact Randy Walterhoefer (410)-268-1611 Walczak Yacht Brokerage. Randy@walczakyacht.com

65’ Viking Sport Cruiser ‘06 Endless Summer. Low hours and the best electronics - maintained & cared for by a professional. A really beautiful great looking and great running vessel. John McDevitt - Bluewater Yacht Sales (610) 220-5619. 65’ Conversion Tug ’53 Freshwater life, magnificent yacht interior, new 1000-hp dsl. Work or play ready! Everything needed to liveaboard: A/C, flat screen TV/DVD, 2 gens, golf cart. $565,000. Tim Troy, Lager Yachts 443989-8900

58’ Viking 58 Convertible ‘97 This robustly built immaculately maintained iconic American fishing boat. The luxurious three staterooms feature a master suite and VIP stateroom. The starboard stateroom has bunks. All include individual controls for AC/heat and a head for each stateroom with showers. $699,000 Boatshed Annapolis (703)855-4408, Boats@boatshedannapolis.com, view 50+ photos: Boatshedannapolis.com

62' Titan Custom Sport Fisherman asking $1,450,000 You and your crew will be the first ones out to sea when cruising with twin C 32 1650hp Caterpillar engines. Register at boatshedannapolis.com to see 53 photos. (703) 855-4408

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

74' Fairline Squadron '10 CAT C-32's 150hrs! Local owner will trade down. See at the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show. $3,299,000 Contact central agent Randy Walterhoefer (410)-2681611. Walczak Yacht Brokerage. Randy@walczakyacht.com

TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY 52 Viking Convertible ‘02 - only fresh water kept - 1300 MANs and a 32 knot cruise - a low 650 hours - new Stidd chairs and bridge air conditioning Well preserved and ready to go - John McDevitt - Bluewater Yacht Sales610-220-5619.

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53’ Selene ’09 Extensively equipped w/ twin Cummins dsls with props protected with skegs. Beautiful cherry interior & with a long list of options. Contact John Dennison (443)9958670, john@seleneannapolis.com.

65 Viking Sport Cruiser ‘00 - Well maintained - this three stateroom express is equipped 1300 MANs and cruisers at 32nmph - a go fast with comfort - John McDevitt - Bluewater Yacht Sales - 610-220-5619

25 Chaparral 250 Signature ‘07 5.7L Duoprop w/ 225 hrs, Loaded w/generator, A/C, TV/DVD. Located in Ocean City, MD. $59K. 5 Starr trailer also available, separately. (443) 880-1703.

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A.A. County Farm & Lawn................. 44

Corinthian Yacht Club........................ 40

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Accent Graphics................................. 41

Crusader Yacht Sales........................ 61

National Marine Underwriters........... 56

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St. Mary’s Yachting Center Looking for a quiet place to spend the summer boating? We have boat slips and campsite right off the Potomac River. Great fishing, boating and camping in a protected harbor. Slips ups to 50’ now renting. Call 301-994-2288

An old Mercury outboard shines like new at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum’s Antique and Classic Boat Show this past summer. Photo by Gary Reich/PropTalk

Marketplace PropTalk Marketplace is a thrifty platform that delivers your message to the heart of the Chesapeake market every month in a dependable and consistent setting. Bay boaters turn to this section when they are in need of products, services, and professional support. The deadline for placing an ad in the December issue of PropTalk is October 25. For more information and pricing, call (410) 216-9309 or Email marketplace@proptalk.com.

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Chesapeake Classic What’s in a Name? by Ruth Christie

During an Elizabeth River Power Squadron outing in 1964, Ira White Sr. captured this shot of MAR-SUE II. Thanks, Ira White Jr., for sharing her story and photo with PropTalk.

n April 1915, when Willard F. Downs built this 65-foot, wooden, shoal-draft cruiser for Charles W. Cushman, we’d wager he never anticipated she’d have so many names, including See W. See, Pequest, Rosalie IV, JONBOB II, MAR-SUE II (as shown), Misty Isle, and MAR-SUE. How many times can you rename a vessel without making the sea gods angry? Turns out, a lot.

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Powered by a single 100-horsepower gas engine that could propel her up to 12.5 knots, she had a short career as a Navy patrol vessel before she became a full-time recreational cruiser, with extended stays in New York and Georgia. Now in Virginia, she served as the lead boat for the Great Bridge Cruising Club and has put up with several modifications throughout the years.

Various superstitions and rituals go into renaming a boat. Most ceremonies begin by purging the boat of the old name while enjoying expensive champagne. Then, the owners attempt to make nice with the rulers of the deep by introducing them to the new name, while (…you guessed it…) indulging in another bottle of pricey champagne. Let’s hope MAR-SUE’s owners followed proper protocol.

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Ask the Experts... “How can I best achieve fuel efficiencies?” “It is estimated that Antifouling Coatings provide approximately $30bn in fuel savings per annum. By selecting and specifying a bottom paint that offers optimal results you achieve three things:

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Improved speed and/or maintained speed at less power Reduction in fuel emissions and their impact on the environment Performance longevity

We recommend you consider the AHR (Average Hull Roughness) when assessing bottom paints and their attributes. An increase in underwater hull roughness will increase the frictional resistance (or drag). With additional drag you will need additional power – and more fuel – to maintain speed. A traditional hard or ablative paint will increase in surface roughness over time, approximately 1.5 – 2 mils per year, which can lead to fuel penalties of 5 – 10%. By selecting superior products such as the Micron Technology and in particular a true, Self Polishing Copolymer (SPC) like Micron® 66® – that has a polishing and smoothing action, the increase in roughness will be significantly less. This is why Micron 66 is preferred by many of the world’s greatest Superyachts, Sportfish yachts and production lines. In addition, you have a choice in considering advanced technology options such as Intersleek 900 Fluoropolymer coating. It’s a biocide-free hull coating with exceptional low AHR values, hence it further reduces the carbon dioxide and sulphur dioxide emissions into the air. A smooth, clean bottom paint system equals great boating efficiencies and reduced impact on the environment. If you’re already using Interlux bottom paints, we thank you. You have made a responsible decision. Please contact us today should you look for opportunities to further improve boating efficiencies”.

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