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Cruising South on the Intracoastal Waterway

Just getting there is more than half the fun, when you’re cruising the ICW. by Gene and Katie Hamilton

Winterization 2013: An Ounce of Prevention

If winter’s wrath sinks or damages your boat, then springtime won’t be much fun, will it?

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Pimp Her Ride: Improving Your Trailer

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To Meet the Queen

Crossing the Atlantic on the famed ocean liner Queen Mary 2 is both a pleasure and an education. by Eric Vohr

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Fall Family Cruising

Cruising families share their tricks for provisioning, choosing destinations, and making sure kids and parents enjoy the ride. by Beth Crabtree

Restoring a Jon Boat

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Chesapeake Bay Powerboating

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Still Going Strong

ou could walk into the The weather could not have been any library and check out a nicer, and everyone was in shorts, teebook titled “The Complete shirts, and flip flops. And while there Chesapeake Bay Boating Experience,” were plenty of people actually pulling and you wouldn’t find as much variety out their credit cards, asking for quotes as you’ll see in the pages of this month’s and signing themselves up for insurPropTalk. Within the last month, we’ve ance, there were also tons of folks just covered the gamut from speed demon checking out new boats and products, OPA racing boats to brand new Carver walking away with bags stuffed with Yachts. We went fishing in kayaks and brochures, tchotchkes, and magazines. raced Smith Island crab skiffs. We saw swoon-worthy trawlers at Trawler Fest in Baltimore, and good old Marylandmade Bay Boats at the Maryland Boatbuilders and Dealers Expo in Cambridge. All of the running around, meeting new people, and trying out new boats made us very aware of one thing: you ##The Brokerage Show at sunrise. Where everything old is new again. really can’t complain of boredom when you’re a Bay boater. You can’t Some might call it window shopsay you’ve seen every anchorage or ping, but there’s a part of it that’s better have done everything there is to do on considered an education. Boaters are the Chesapeake. You can’t claim to curious souls; you wouldn’t find yourself know every different type of boat (skiff, floating out on the water if you weren’t trawler, tug, cigarette boat, sportfish) at least a little curious as to what was out there, and you can’t claim that the going to happen. We’re not the types marine industry hasn’t done anything to be content simply puttering around new in the last 30 years. the house on the weekends. I’m pretty This last bit we realized while we sure Vasco de Gama and Christopher were walking the docks of the AnnapoColombus never stressed having time to lis Powerboat Show in early October. cut the grass…

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And that curiosity doesn’t end along with daylight savings. The Boat Show has come and gone, and while we know many boats are being pulled for necessary repairs, there are still plenty sitting at the dock, ready to head out for another quick trip across the Bay. There are some simple changes: sleeping bags are packed, there’s a thermos instead of a cooler, and the anchorages are a bit quieter. Fishing trips might push you a little further south as the fish retreat to the mouth of the Bay, but it’s generally worth the gas since we all know some of the best fishing of the year peaks in late October and November. We’re very proud of the November issue of PropTalk, and for all that we’ve covered in the following pages. And by saying that, we’re recognizing that we’re extremely proud of you: the men and women who get out on your boat and use it, whether it’s to take your kids out for an overnight or your friends out for a fishing trip. Thanks for making the Chesapeake Bay into a boater’s paradise. And thanks for making our jobs so much fun.

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Letters

Easy Going on the ICW

e enjoyed Carrie Gentile’s piece on cruising in New England, “Beat the Summer Heat: Go North Young Man,” as we were there for a couple of weeks last year and didn’t get to any of the places mentioned—so we’re going again next year for six weeks! I would point out that the New Jersey ICW inside passage isn’t as bad as Carrie makes it out to be. We ducked in to Atlantic City on the way north and stayed on the ICW and Barnegat Bay all the way to Manasquan Inlet. We never saw less than four feet of water and most was six-feet-plus deep. Easy going for a powerboat. However, I haven’t tried it since Hurricane Sandy trashed Barnegat Bay. Peter Thornton Annapolis, MD and Estero Island, FL

Cocktail Class Correction

n page 79 of the October issue, the Final Standings for the Cocktail Class National Championships are listed. After re-reading the accompanying article and the list, it appears that the scores are listed incorrectly. First place in the 8 HP Mixed should have been awarded to Morgan Friday with 9 points. Although the finish positions may be listed incorrectly, Darryl Kepler had 10 points, not 9 as printed. Joe Haebler Eastport, MD

he response from the Cocktail Class Wooden Boat Racing Association secretary: “Darryl placed first in the first race but was assessed a five-point penalty for overtaking another boat. The penalties column is incorrect in that it should be “5-0-0” instead of the current “6-0-0.” That gives him nine points, tying for first place overall with Morgan. However, Darryl had the low score in the final race, which makes him win first place.”

White Marlin Madness

have sent you dozens of fishing and powerboat race photos over the years. I think you printed one photo. Several weeks ago, I sent you several photos from the Mid-Atlantic Tournament in Ocean City, where the boat Lights Out won more than $700,000 for its 84-pound white marlin. You publish a photo of a lady catching her first white marlin in the Poor Girls Fishing Tournament. I would think the enclosed photo would be more exciting. But I see you do not agree. George Leukel Ocean City, MD

##Bill Haugland and crew on Lights Out won $704,793 and first place in the Heaviest White Marlin division with an 84-pounder at the Mid-Atlantic $500,000 Fishing Tournament in August in Ocean City, MD. Photo by George Leukel

hank you for sharing your racing and fishing photos with PropTalk. Because we receive so many photos by mail and e-mail, as well as those taken by our contributors, such as our fishing editor Capt. C.D. Dollar, we do not have enough space to print all of them. The best way to see your photos in print or online at proptalk.com is to send high-resolution, Chesapeake Bay-themed photos via e-mail to editor@proptalk.com by the 25th of the month. If you would like your photos considered for the cover, check out the first PropTalk Cover Contest detailed on page 78. ~M.W.

Wheelin’ and Dealin’

hile his dad photographed the show, Captain Nate got his hands on a few boats at the Maryland Boat Builders and Dealers Expo September 20-22 in Cambridge, MD. Find the photographs on page 53.

##Nate tries the helm of a Blackwater 29’ by Mathews Brothers Boats in Denton.

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With Micron® Technology products there is no maximum launch time so they can be applied in the fall and launched when you are ready. If you happen to have some oxidation on the surface in the Spring, all you need to do before launch is to rinse the hull with fresh water, and/or scrub with a Scotch Brite™ pad as this will open up the surface again. Micron Technology antifouling paints provide top of the line antifouling protection, can be hauled and relaunched without repainting and they wear down with use so they do not build up, hence they keep the surface smooth. There is no maximum launch time for VC®17m either, so if you are a Great Lakes Boater or simply a fan of VC17m irrespective of your location, you can take advantage of the good painting weather in the late fall and avoid the rush in the spring. Products such as these have been designed to be easy and simple to apply and maintain. If you have been thinking about applying a blister barrier to your boat, InterProtect® 2000E can be applied in temperatures down to 40°F and it has a maximum overcoat time between coats (of itself) of 6 months so fall can be a good time to start the blister protection job. Other jobs that would be a good fit for painting in the fall would be fairing the keel or painting the underwater metal. If you take on some of the big jobs in the fall when spring arrives all you will need to do is wax the hull, touch up the varnish and be ready to launch. Take advantage of the extra time when the weather breaks, by going boating!”

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Bay Boaters Generously Host Veterans

he month of November brings “Taking these veterans out on the water Veterans Day. And over the gives them some sense of normalcy and years, PropTalk staffers have helps get them back into real life. There been fortunate to hear so many are so many amazing stories about the stories about boaters who generously take therapeutic effects of being on the water. veterans out for a day on the Bay. You Our group takes out veterans about wouldn’t believe how many e-mails we twice a month during warm weather. receive on this subject, and so we’d like to Their disabilities can be mental or physiacknowledge your generosity. ##Veteran Jeremy takes out a fourThe list of legged friend for some fishing. participating Photo courtesy Heroes on the Water boats and clubs is too long to print here, but we’re talking yacht clubs, boating clubs, power squadrons, angling associations, captains associations, and many others. Some are local chapters of national groups such as the Wounded Warrior Project, Project cal. When they’re physical, we’ve found Healing Waters (PHW), or Heroes on ways to make it possible for anyone to the Water (HOW). In addition to the kayak fish. Sometimes it requires thinkvessels, time, and fuel that the boat owning out of the box. For example, once ers provide, many Chesapeake Country we taped a fly rod to a guy’s arm, and he businesses donate services, products, or was able to cast and have a really enjoyfunding to make the days complete with able experience.” Bradby continues, “We extras such as bus transportation, food, take out veterans from Vietnam on up to beverages, T-shirts, fishing gear, and the present; they’re not always younger more. guys who have just come home. And Wayne Bradby, who organizes the their families are invited to participate Tidewater Kayak Anglers Association’s too. With a kayak, there’s something (TKAA) annual charity kayak fishing about being so close to the water that tournament that benefits HOW, says is really healing.” Bradby has posted a

moving ‘thank you’ speech by one of the HOW veterans at proptalk.com/wounded_warriors. On bigger boats, some veterans choose to take the helm. Others enjoy casting a line, and still others just sit back and soak in the beauty of the Bay. Sometimes caregivers have reported that the veteran they accompanied talked more out on the water than he had in months. And we’ve noticed that even the toughest old salty captains can get emotional when talking about their experiences. Often when we interview one, the conversation ends with a comment that goes something like, “I know the fellows had an enjoyable day, but this was one of the best things I’ve done with my boat. I’m certain that I got more out of it than they did.” If you’d like to get involved, visit one of the websites below, or check with your angling or boating association. And thank you, boaters of the Chesapeake, for your generosity to our veterans. woundedwarriorproject.org heroesonthewater.org; projecthealingwaters.org

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Trawler Fest Baltimore: Where’s the Party?

altimore Harbor saw a touch of class September 26-29 for the annual Trawler Fest when dozens of trawlers showed up, causing more than a few jaws to drop in the process. There were Kadey Krogens, Grand Banks, Beneteaus, and many more lining the docks at Harbor View Marina, where vendors and exhibitors alike spent time kicking the tires (gently) with potential buyers, long-time owners, and even the general public who just wandered in off the street (believe us, those gorgeous boats were pulling them in left and right). The annual dinner was scheduled to take place onboard the Chesapeake Charm, a luxury touring yacht often seen on the Bay. But when the party organizers received an overwhelming response from Trawler Fest attendees, another venue was deemed necessary. Trawler Fest University, the two-day long series of seminars and classroom presentations offered by Trawler Fest presenters, industry insiders, and marine

experts, was hosted onboard the S.S. John W. Brown, a Liberty Ship docked just outside the show gates. Event organizers decided at the last minute to host the dinner onboard the ship, and we were lucky enough to score a couple of tickets. We couldn’t imagine a better way to end the day than by overlooking Baltimore’s harbor at sunset and enjoying some of the unseasonably warm weather while onboard the Liberty Ship. Afterward we went below to Tween Deck Two for a gourmet dinner and hob-nobbed with some of the cruising world’s elite, learning about everything from how to store champagne flutes onboard to how to get the younger generation of cruisers started. We have to hand it to PassageMaker Magazine: they put on a great party, and we’re so happy to have been there for it. If you missed out, there are Trawler Fests happening all around the country. But mark your calendars for next year, because this is one party you don’t want to miss. ~D.P.

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Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Boat by Puffy Derkins

ere’s the thing: you’re most likely reading this in late October, when the weather around the Chesapeake is still somewhat warm and mild. So when I say to you “it’s time to start thinking about your holiday decorations!” you’re most likely going to respond with “holiday decorations? The Tiki torches are still up! Get out of here, woman!”

But it’s true! It’s time to start thinking about those holiday decorations, most specifically the decorations you’ll want to have on your boat for the Lighted Boat Parades up and down the Bay in early December. Because if we can offer just one tiny piece of advice, it’s that you can’t rush your float design and construction. You might think you’re transforming your boat into a

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Troubleshooting Diesel Engines by Jim Christie

n early March, we had the first nice weekend since October of last year, and where did I find myself during those two beautiful days? Of course I was seated in a classroom in the Eastport neighborhood of Annapolis for my class on Marine Diesel Basics taught by the Annapolis School of Seamanship. However, the time couldn’t have been better spent, and I got even more out of it than expected. The class was taught by John Martino and Scott Segal, who have tremendous amounts of practical knowledge and hands-on experience and know how to share it. The audience was a mix of powerboat and sailboat operators with varied amounts of boating experience. There were some new to boating, but the majority were folks who have been boating for years and even surprisingly several with high-level captain’s licenses. While the group and the different engines they owned varied, the individual goals were pretty consistent: to be better educated in the systems, do some routine maintenance, and learn how to trouble-

shoot problems before and after they arise. All were eager not only to review the PowerPoint presentation and send-home materials, but to get our hands on some wrenches and see what we could break with someone else’s equipment. The class got a chuckle from one attendant who was sent by his wife so he would never again pay someone $700 for an oil change! There were several diesel engines we

tenance, either to perform by oneself or be able to speak with some intelligence to those that would be doing the work. The final section was everyone’s favorite and dealt with troubleshooting. Various conditions would be described, and we would go through mental and hands-on exercises to narrow down the source of the problem and then get to looking at what might not be working to fix it. That also included a short session on the electrical systems as everyone who has operated a boat has had it fail to start at least once. When that happens and you need it most, you are happy to have the knowledge. While the goal over the two days was not to make us master technicians, as boat operators we really are the experts with how our boat is operating. Armed with a little extra knowledge, we should be able to spend more time enjoying and less time running from the dreaded black or white smoke. The nice days flew by. Now, I can’t wait to get into the engine room, which will be a little less intimidating than before.

All were eager… to get our hands on some wrenches and see what we could break with someone else’s equipment. would perform any number of procedures on at the end of each day with everybody getting a turn. The course is broken up into four basic parts. First is understanding the basic principles of operation of the systems. You can’t diagnose through the process of elimination if you don’t know how a system is supposed to work. The next section broke into the basic anatomy of the diesel engine and component parts, including air, fuel, cooling, and transmission. Section three dove into basic main-

##The master when it comes to teaching the basics of diesel engines, John Martino of Annapolis School of Seamanship (right).

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Things Boaters Never Say

ou can spot the new guy at the marina long before he even steps on a boat: the black-soled shoes, the straw hat, the white skin that is the sign of countless hours spent at a computer under fluorescent lightbulbs… these guys show up for their Weekend Warrior Cruising and you see everyone scatter. How can you avoid being the token non-boater at your next function? Learn to talk like a boater. Keep this list handy and whatever happens, never repeat anything on it. We’re serious.

“Oh, none for me, thanks. I’m not a whisky drinker.”

“Awesome. It’s blowing 15 knots.”

“We have plenty of ice.”

“I love the veritable obstacle course that endless crab pots provide. They keep me on my toes.”

“Ease up on the throttle; we’re not into going too fast.”

“It looks like those guys on those Laser sailboats are having one hell of a good time!”

“You’re welcome to wear your bathing suit, but since the sun is so hot, I’d recommend you keep all your clothes on.”

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Change Is In the Air

utumn is here, and many of us consider this prime-time for boating. The sun isn’t so hot, the rivers are less crowded, and the air is crisp and cool. Back on land, the leaves are changing color, and that got us thinking about the changes in the Bay and its wildlife. So, we reached out to Drew Koslow, the Choptank Riverkeeper, and tapped into his expertise. Here’s what Koslow told us about the changes we’ll see around the Bay in the coming weeks. “One of my favorite natural sounds around the Chesapeake is the plaintive cry of the Tundra Swan. These majestic birds begin their migration to Chesapeake Country and south in early to mid-November. If we have a mild winter, they will remain in the Bay watershed, congregating by the thousands in rivers and grain fields. Many raptors have migrated to the Bay region,

where you may see harriers, red tailed hawks, American kestrels, peregrine falcons, and other raptors perched on wires

strong north winds of a cold front. “Blue crabs also will be on the move; the impregnated females will be migrating south along the Bay channels to burrow in the bottom ##Rhode River foliage. mud throughout Virginia waPhoto by Ruth Christie ters. Rockfish and other predatory fish will be schooled up and vigorously working huge schools of Atlantic silversides and peanut menhaden. “As the water temperatures cool, the algae that typically clouds the water during summer months has died off, Bay waters become oxygen-rich, and water clarity begins to cycle towards seasonal high. Bay waters are way more clear during winter months than during the summer months when biological activity clouds or in hot pursuit of large flocks of blackthe Bay’s waters.” Thanks, Drew. PropTalk readers can birds. Shorebirds have completed their learn more about Koslow’s riverkeeper migration south, and ducks and geese will work at: midshoreriverkeeper.org be moving south, particularly with the

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Boat Notes

Carver Yachts Carving Out Their Niche C34

ven for a long-distance cruiser, sometimes it’s nice to open up the throttles and put some serious mileage under the keel. Of course, if you’ll be spending all that time aboard, you don’t want to give up the voluminous bow, wide beam, and comfortable living arrangements that are trademarks of a cruising boat that prioritizes space over speed. One builder that’s always managed to straddle the fence between these two traits—while adding a healthy dash of entertaining ability—is Carver Yachts. And this builder is not exactly riding on its laurels these days; last year they introduced the C34, and now, the C40 is hitting the water. What these boats share in common is the ability to cruise at over 20 knots while still providing gobs of comfortable living space for the LOA. How? Start off with a wide beam and carry it well forward to maximize cabin space. Add in island berths in the master staterooms, make sure there’s sleeping space for six, put an extended flybridge on top, and an open cockpit in the stern. Give the buyer an option of either twin

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gas or diesel inboards. And just for good measure, design unusually wide side-decks protected by a high bowrail plus flybridge stairs instead of a ladder, to make life even easier on these boats. Voila! But don’t think the C34 and the C40 are otherwise identical. Naturally the 40-footer has more room, a second head, and more space in the salon. Both models have a guest stateroom, though on the one in the C34, headroom is low over the berth. Another big difference can be found in the galley placement; on the C34 it’s farther aft, so it backs right up to the big opening glass cockpit door. That close connection between the galley and the cockpit means entertaining is easier, which makes a lot of sense since the smaller model is probably going to be used for day-trips and entertaining a higher percentage of the time. The C40’s galley, on the other hand, is more expansive to allow for easy meal prep on those long cruises. If you’ve been looking at new cruisers lately, you may have noticed a trend toward more glass and less fiberglass above the sheerline. It’s a trend many of us like,

since bringing natural light and breezes into the cabin eliminates that cave-like feeling of some older boats. And Carver has taken to this evolution, fitting out these new models with monstrous side windows, oversized glass cockpit doors which swing wide open, wrap-around windshields, and (on the C40) large mid-cabin side windows. They’ve also added in round window ports in the forward cabins, which give these boats a nice retro-modern look. More importantly for outdoors lovers, these boats dedicate more of the available LOA to the outdoors than most cruising boats do. The cockpits are spacious, have wrap-around seating, and are capped off with a large swim platform. And the flybridges extend far aft to include seating plus a sunpad. Yes, you can find long-distance cruising boats that offer more living space in the same footprint. Sure, there are plenty of boats out there that can go a heck of a lot faster. But these new Carvers find a great middle-ground, and that’s exactly where a lot of boaters want to be. Because getting there is half the fun—but sometimes, it’s even more fun to open up the throttles and put some serious mileage under the keel.

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B.O.A.T. by Mike Edick

Winterize DIY ##Photo by Beth Crabtree

adly, that time of year has arrived again, officially forcing us to take our boats out of action for another long winter’s nap. Tasks are usually made easier every time a process is repeated, but somehow boat winterizing never seems to get any more joyous; quite the opposite in fact. So while thousands of YouTube videos will tell you how to winterize your ride, I’m here to tell you more about why! Maybe someday I’ll share how I spider webbed my brand new boat hull back in Upstate NY, a story for later discussions. More relevant is the time and care I put into winterizing my significant investment (an entire year’s salary) that first autumn. I took my time, followed all the manufacturer’s instructions, made sure everything was dry and ship-shape before her winter lay up. After all, winters up there can be particularly brutal and any water at -40°F will quickly show metal who is boss. The manufacturer offered to replace her hull at no charge, sending a truck to pick up my boat and trailer in mid-November, en route for their plant in Ten-

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nessee. My boat arrived back home with a brand new hull the third week of January with my new trailer’s tongue now sporting a jackknife bend. “No charge” obviously doesn’t mean “no cost.” I spent the entire second summer trying to figure out why the boat didn’t run properly, eventually taking her to the pros. Turns out the engine block cracked between two cylinders, showing obvious (non) winterizing damage. A few phone calls later, the boat manufacturer admitted to doing me a favor, water-testing my new hull (at no charge) before returning her for the coldest January in memory. Fast forward almost 20 years, and I’ve got the whole winterizing thing down pat. Trouble is, this time around I bought a new boat at season’s end on Kent Island… she was much bigger and much more complicated than all my previous boats combined. So, I hired a well-regarded local roving mechanic to winterize her, fearing I’d screw something up on a boat that I’d owned a total of three weeks before haul out. I even paid in advance to ensure I’d lock in availability of this knowledgeable mechanic.

Two weeks later in November, the storage yard calls me because they were ready for shrink wrapping. I call my roving mechanic, “They want to wrap, are we all set?” “Yep, everything is done and ready for next year,” came the reply. Mid-February the following year, I dive under wrap into my new boat’s systems to find all my sea strainers have clear water in them, my oil and fuel filters still have my markings on them, and my freshwater tank is half-full. A pit-of-yourstomach moment, confirmed in April when every system aboard spewed water from places they shouldn’t during spring commissioning. Here on the Chesapeake, you might get away with not winterizing raw water (engine) workings, but freshwater systems don’t stand a chance, especially if your boat is stored on land. Winterizing a boat really is quite simple when attacked logically, and lovingly. No one else cares the way you will, as the police blotter from my experience attests. Remember, everything has a cost, and Doing It Yourself is the only way you might earn a refund. proptalk.com

What’s In Season

Rockfish Tacos

he summer season is slowly winding down, but the fishing season shows no sign of quieting. The only thing that’s really depleted is our enthusiasm to stand out in the backyard, freezing while we hover over the grill. And while broiled rockfish is some of the best food ever, we were in the mood for something a little different Enter rockfish tacos. It’s a new take on rockfish for us (there isn’t a single lemon used in the recipe) and while the other flavors are bold, the taste and texture of rockfish isn’t outdone. Without all the toppings, kids ate this as fish sticks and were thrilled, too.

Rockfish Tacos with Mango-Cilantro Salsa For the Tacos 3 rockfish filets (about 1.5 lbs) 2 cups flour 3 eggs 2 tablespoons water 2 cups Panko breadcrumbs 8 flour tortillas Salt and Pepper to Taste Canola oil for frying

For the Coleslaw 1 package mixed cabbage and carrots ½ cup chopped cilantro 3 green onions, chopped 1 mango, sliced 5 tablespoons rice wine vinegar 3 tablespoons brown sugar 2 limes, juiced Pinch of salt

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Prepare the fish by cutting the filets down the center line (to be thinner, like long fish sticks). Let the fish rest on paper towels to remove any excess water, and salt and pepper generously. Set up a breading station with plates of flour, beaten eggs with water, and Panko breadcrumbs. Dredge the fish in flour, then egg, then Panko. Before you start to fry the fish, get your coleslaw and spicy sour cream ready. Combine the package of coleslaw vegetables with green onions, cilantro, and mango. Mix together vinegar, brown sugar, lime juice, and salt in a bowl. Cover the coleslaw with the dressing. In a blender, combine the adobo chile and sauce with the mayonnaise, lime juice, sour cream, and hot sauce. Season the sour cream with more or less hot sauce, depending on your preference (we kept ours reasonable, but added more hot sauce at the very end) and a pinch of salt. Blend on high. Heat the oil in a heavy-bottomed pan or Dutch oven until it reaches 375 degrees. Fry the fish in the oil until golden brown; about 3-4 minutes. Once the fish is fried, place on a paper towel to allow any excess oil to drain off. Don’t worry about the fish getting cold quickly: the breadcrumbs will keep in the heat for several minutes. Layer the fish into tortillas and then top with the salsa and spicy sour cream and serve. Feeds four.

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Hagfish Day This is by far the world’s ugliest creature. Seriously. Google it.

Colors of Fall Guided Canoe Tour 5-6:30 p.m. Cunningham Falls State Park, Thurmont, MD.

Ghost Walk in Fort Frederick State Park Western Maryland legends and scary stories come to life as you walk through the supernatural nighttime park. 7 p.m. This program is not appropriate for young children. Big Pool, MD.

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Surf Fishing Tournament 14th Street and The Boardwalk, Ocean City, NJ. Hosted by Ocean City Fishing Club. (856) 303-0906 City Center Oyster Roast A festival of seafood, oysters, and beer. City Center Fountain Plaza, Newport News, VA.

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Full Moon Party Boatyard Bar & Grill, Eastport.

Hampton Snowbird Rendezvous Free event with cruising-related educational seminars,entertainment by local bands, tours of area attractions, great food, and discounted dockage.

18 - Nov 8

Maryland Boating Safety Class 7-9 p.m. Four consecutive Thursdays. Jacobsville Elementary, Pasadena, MD. Hosted by USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 22-1.

Friends and Family Open House Chesapeake YC in Annapolis.

Patuxent Wildlife Festival At the Wildlife Research Center and Refuge in Laurel, MD. Tilghman Island Day Tilghman Island, MD.

Fall into St. Michaels All kinds of family fun, from ghost tours to pumpkin carving competitions

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St. Mary’s Oyster Festival Admission is only $5 and kids 12 and under are free!

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Third Annual Hot Sauce and

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Yorktown Victory Celebration Yorktown Victory Center, VA.

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Poquoson Seafood Festival A great time of year for a seafood festival, right at the intersection of crab season and oyster season. Smith Island Crab Skiff will be racing!

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Ghosts of Sotterley Tours Off the Patuxent River at Sotterley Plantation, Hollywood, MD. Get ready to be scared.

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Critter Release Phillips Wharf Environmental Center, Tilghman, MD

Fall Kayak Sojourn and Picnic 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Annapolis Landing Community Marina. Hosted by the South River Federation.

Oyster Festival Captain Avery Museum in Shady Side, MD. 12:30 - 5 p.m.

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Lighted Boat Parade Seminar Eastport YC, 7:30 p.m.

2nd Annual Wooden Boat Show Roanoke Island Maritime Museum, Manteo, NC.

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Ghost Walk of Historic Chestertown 6:30 until we’re not sure, because those who returned were too spooked to tell...

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Lost at Tiki Island Halloween Closing Party & Tiki’s Last Day of the Season Tiki Bar, Solomons

OysterFest 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. $15 per adult.

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Western Maryland Rail TrailGuided Bike Tour Enjoy vivid fall colors as you learn about the exploration and history of Western Maryland along the former Western Maryland Railway corridor. The ranger- guided bike ride is approximately 22 miles long and is taken at a leisurely pace. Join us at the C&O Bicycle Shop in Hancock at 10 am.

Deviled Egg Day Did you know that another name for deviled eggs is eggs mimosa?

Tug of War High noon. Spa Creek Bridge between Eastport and Annapolis.

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New Jersey Open Buddy Bass Tournament Salem Canal, NJ. Rare Hybrid Solar Eclipse

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Free MSSA Youth Fishing Seminar: Boating Safety 6 p.m. Alltackle, Annapolis. Learn from the U.S. Coast Guard.

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Half-Hull Model Workshop 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bay History Building, Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. $80 per member, $95 per nonmember. (410) 745-2916

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RiverArts Studio Tour 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Chestertown, MD. Four days. Tour 50 art studios. (410) 778-6300

Kite Festival 12-4 p.m. Sailwinds Park East, Cambridge, MD.

Lore Oyster House Day Experience life and work and in an oyster packing house. Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons, MD.

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Belgian Beer Festival Downtown Cambridge, MD.

Wooden Boat Restoration 10th Anniversary Open House Saturday 11-3 p.m. Millington, MD. Please RSVP by November 6. (410) 928-5500

Veterans Day Let’s remember those who’ve served and especially those who’ve made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

Virginia Marine Trades Association Annual Meeting Virginia Institute of Marine Sciences, Gloucester Point, VA

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Christmas on the Potomac Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, National Harbor, MD

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“Rocksgiving” (a Rockfish Tournament) Chesapeake Harbour Marina, Annapolis. Benefits Chesapeake Bay Trust and Bowen Foundation for Autism. The Suez Canal officially opens. 1869

Casey Neal Rogers Memorial Rockfish Tournament Smith Point Marina, Reedville, VA.

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Factors Affecting Fish, Blue Crabs, and Submerged Vegetation in the Chesapeake Bay 7 p.m. At the Smithsonian Educational Research Center.

21st Annual Chesapeake Bay Fall Classic The Bay’s Largest Fall Striped Bass Tournament. Eight weigh stations and four captains meetings. Fish the greater waters of the Chesapeake Bay and Potomac River.

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ust getting there is more than half the fun, when you’re cruising the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW), a 1243-mile waterway that connects rivers, canals, sounds and land cuts on the Atlantic coast. The ICW is a continuous navigable waterway from Norfolk to Key West strung along the eastern seaboard—passing through, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Florida—is one of our favorite cruising grounds. In the fall of any given year you’ll find the perennial snowbirds using the Waterway to head south with Midwest and Canadian hailing ports. Along the way they meet cruisers from the East Coast and delivery crew on mega yachts following the sun, many bound for the Bahamas and Florida ports of call.

##Pristine anchorage off the Waccamaw River south of Myrtle Beach, SC

We’ve made the passage 13 times beginning in 1975 from Chicago and most recently in October, 2012, from our home waters at the Miles River YC in St. Michaels. While we’ve seen many changes in the spread and growth of the maritime harbor towns, the beauty of natural wildlife areas and lush landscape remains the same. The shoreline includes a wide range of marina facilities and protective anchorages for any size power boat. And you won’t be alone given that the AICWA, the Atlantic Intracoastal Follow us!

Waterway Association, estimates 12,000 recreational boaters, transient and local, will be using the Waterway in the coming year. Cruising the ICW can be a very social affair because you soon find you’re seeing the same boats at the end of the day. Whether you’re holed up in a snug anchorage or tied in a marina you’ll find other boaters who travel the same distance you do, and you’ll probably share a “docktails” together and discuss the day’s run and what to expect the next.

The charming harbor towns and picturesque anchorages make it easy to spend days in one place. And times goes by easily while underway as you pass by a variety of terrain and shoreline. The dark tannin waters and miles of secluded tree-lined riverbanks give way to turquoise ocean water and white sandy dunes at sounds and inlets. Populated areas are a virtual house walk of elegant mega homes, many with elaborate boat houses and boats while small cottages dot the shoreline in more remote areas. PropTalk November 2013 27

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If you’re considering doing the “Ditch” (as the waterway is sometimes called), here’s our best advice on planning, scheduling, boat handling, and budgeting, for an ICW adventure.

A Time Frame for ICW Travel

Most cruisers leave the Chesapeake Bay in mid-October, after a stop at the Annapolis Power Boat Show or Trawler Fest in Baltimore. Depending on your boat insurance your coverage may be limiting because many companies stipulate being north of Cape Hatteras until November 1, when the threat of hurricanes decreases. If you plan an earlier departure you can buy a rider that extends the coverage.

Your Daily Run

##Early Bird at anchor in Frederica River, GA

The length of time it takes to cruise the ICW depends on your destination, the speed of your boat, bridge openings, and your cruising style. If you’re going to Marathon, FL, at mile 1193 in the Keys you have 1193 miles to go from Norfolk at Mile 0. Divide that number by the miles you cruise in a day’s run for a rough

estimate of the days it will take, keeping in mind to add the fudge factor for layover days and weather delays. If you’re in a hurry, your cruising style will be more like a delivery crew; if not, you can take time to visit an area and friends along the way. If you have a change of crew or plan to leave the boat half way, consider harbor town with an airport nearby. Bridge openings are another consideration but when you know your speed you can factor in the openings. Use a cruising guide such as Waterway Guide’s Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway edition for a listing of bridge locations (statue mile on ICW) with time openings and restrictions and clearance of bridge when closed. Know your boat’s air draft—the distance from the surface of the water to the highest point on a boat—to see if you require an opening. The tide boards at the bridge shows the clearance depending on the state of the tide. As you go from state to state you’ll switch from VHF channels to talk to bridge operators. Channel 13 is used by bridge operators in Virginia, North Carolina and Georgia, while South Carolina and Florida use Channel 9.

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A cell phone operates in most stretches of the waterway except in some remote areas where service can drop. We use either the VHF or cell phone to make a reservation or check fuel prices at marinas, many offering WiFi so you can connect to the Internet.

Staying in the Channel

Charts of the ICW show a magenta line to use as a guideline between the red and green markers of the Waterway. It’s a helpful aid especially to look ahead on a long stretch or where two bodies of water connect, like the intersection of the ICW with St. Lucie Inlet or crossing the Savannah River. But we consider the line an aide (not gospel) and take temporary buoys more seriously, having seen boats hard aground where the magenta line is indicated on the chart. The numbered red and green marks line the shoreline of the Waterway. When going south, “red, right, returning” is not always the rule to follow. The exceptions are when the Waterway crosses an inlet or enters a river system,

##Anchorage and beach in FL Keys at Bahia Honda State Park

so there can be confusion. For example, in North Carolina going south the ICW channel enters the Cape Fear River. The red ICW markers move to the left side of the river channel because you’re traveling toward the ocean; later you re-enter the waterway and the reds are back on the right.

Using Radar

Set the unit to “Heads Up” mode so the screen reads zero at the top and 180 degrees at the botton. Set an electronic

bearing line (EBL) to point toward the bottom of the screen or to 180 degrees relative. The heading marker will run from the center to the top of the screen, while the EBL runs from the center to the bottom. You stay in the channel by steering the boat so the heading marker is aligned with the marker off the bow, and the EBL is aligned with the marker you just passed. If the boat begins to drift out of the channel, you’ll notice as the lines on the screen move away from the marks.

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range marker begins to appear to move to the right the boat is drifting toward the left A range is a navigation aid designed to help side of the channel. To get back into the commercial vessels stay in the channel at long center of the channel, steer to the right unstretches of a river and at bends and curves in til the marks are again aligned. Remember: the Waterway. While some have been damsteer toward the front marker of the range aged, those that remain help cruisers, too. to return to the center of the channel. On paper charts they’re clear boxes, and on electronic charts are red and white horizontal Passing & Being bars. The structures on the shore or in the Passed water are large markers usually painted in red Communicate with a boat you want to and white vertical strips that form a pair of overtake on the VHF or a horn toot (one front and rear markers. By aligning the stripes, you know if your for a starboard pass, two for a port pass). Don’t slow down until your boat is near, boat is in the channel or not. If the frontthen go as slowly as the other boat allows. When it’s safe to move your boat in front of the boat passed, accelerate to your cruising speed. If you’re passing a tug or commercial vessel, call and ask if the skipper prefers that you pass on one side or the other, because ##Oriental, NC, a favorite port of call on the Neuse River he’s less maneuverable and has a deeper draft.

Running Ranges

When you have to pass by a working a dredge, confirm which side the dredge operator wants you to pass. If there’s no reply to your call pass on the side of the dredge displaying the two vertical diamond shapes that signal ‘safe passage.’ When you’re the boat being passed, slow down as the overtaking boat closes in on your stern and cut the throttle to idle speed. When the boat safely passes, move in behind it before it accelerates to avoid a large wake you’ll have to negotiate.

Anchoring Out

There are countless safe anchorages along the ICW, in the wide open rivers and creeks where one anchor with chain is enough to handle the tidal range. In rivers, where your anchor may be fouled by an old tree stump, we use a trip line float on the anchor line to protect the line. In southern low country, strong tidal currents sometimes require using two anchors set in a Bahamian mooring system to reduce the swing of the boat while allowing it to move 180 degrees and face the changing current. We use an anchor sentinel with a light

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We have great respect for the current when docking especially in the Carolinas and Georgia. The current always wins against the wind, so we’re not bashful about calling a marina and asking for the best approach to the dock. You can use the current to your advantage by bowing into it and having fenders tied vertically so they’re about eight to ten inches above the water. We use a spring line secured to a cleat amidship and hand it to a dockhand to secure. Then the helmsman turns hard over away from the dock and boat moves against it with time to secure a bow and stern line.

Going Through a Lock

Just south of Norfolk, you choose between two routes: both lead to Albemarle Sound and the Alligator River. The Virginia Cut has one lock at Great Bridge and is slightly shorter; the more scenic Dismal Swamp with two locks is a step back in time but can be prone to shallow water, depending on rainfall. When you approach a lock, you’ll see an arrival point with instructions to wait for a green light to enter the lock. Call the lockmaster on Channel 13 and request to lock through. Ask if there are lines in the lock or if you use your own, and which side of the lock to tie to so you know where to hang fenders. When the lock opens, have crew on the bow and stern to pick up a line on the lock wall or secure one from the boat around a bollard. With our boat’s crew of two, as we approach we decide which line to grab or bollard to use and Katie goes to the bow with a boat hook and picks up a line (or secures one), while Gene stops the boat and moves to the stern to pick up a stern line (or secure one). We fend off the boat with boat hooks until the lock has completed its cycle and we can cast off and get underway.

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An Ounce of Prevention…

The No-Sink, No-Damage Winterization Guide

hose early sunset days are upon us, and in the back of your mind—probably in the same place as “rake leaves”—rests the knowledge that it’s time to winterize the boat. Any task that eliminates some weekend fun is easy to procrastinate, but if you think of it as guaranteeing fun next spring, it may be easier. If winter’s wrath sinks or damages your boat, then your spring won’t be nearly as much fun. Here are some good preventative measures to guard against Old Man Winter.

In-Water Storage

Many unfortunate boaters whose boats sink every winter have one thing in common: they have failed to protect the thru-hulls by closing the seacocks and gate valves. Unless you enjoy having your boat on the bottom and the expense and time-consuming effort to raise her, close all thru-hulls except for the cockpit drains. According to BoatU.S.: “All thru-hulls, especially the ones for the cockpit drains, must be doubleclamped with stainless steel hose clamps at each end. When water freezes, it expands and will lift a poorly secured hose off of a fitting. The hose itself is also important. Lightweight hose and PVC tubing can rupture or crack. Use only a heavily reinforced hose, especially at cockpit drains.”

Storage Ashore

Although it’s the safest bet for not sinking your boat, storing her ashore adds extra exposure and vulnerability to cold air. True, your hull will develop fewer blisters than one left in the water; it’s also true that your engine and freshwater systems will get colder faster. It’s important to winterize them.

Winterize the Engine

Engines love to run, and when they sit idle in frigid temperatures, trouble is on its way unless you work to avoid it. Many insurance policies do not cover frozen or cracked engine blocks, so this is critical. If your owner’s manual includes winterization procedures, follow those. For most engines, other than your regular lubricants, you will

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need an aerosol can of fogging oil, a fuel stabilizer (gasoline engines) or a fuel biocide (diesel engines), and for inboards, a gallon or two of non-toxic propylene glycol antifreeze (the pink, not green stuff). The basic procedure for most engines is to flush with freshwater, empty fuel lines and carburetors, fog the carburetor intakes, drain cooling passages, fog the cylinders, and lubricate. For a detailed checklist, visit proptalk.com/ winterize for links to the BoatU.S. engine winterization procedures.

What Can Walk Away…

Dismount electronics and take them and any other valuables home for safekeeping during those winter months during which your marina can be too quiet. Why invite theft? Remove from the boat anything that’s scary to light a match to— cooking fuels, charcoal, coatings, and paint thinners. Don’t leave propane canisters lying around; they may rust or leak. Do leave one functioning fire extinguisher within reach. While you are checking that off your list, check its charging status and the expiration date on your flares.

Deck Mate

Over the years, many marina managers have told us how many boats they have seen decay before their very eyes because their owners chose a cheap tarp as a winter storage cover. Your gel coat and boat overall will thank you if you invest in a good synthetic, or even better, a longer-lasting canvas cover. Frame up the cover to allow circulation and prevent water pool32 November 2013 PropTalk

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The Top 6 Winterization Mistakes • Failure to drain the engine block • Failure to drain water from sea strainer • Failure to close seacocks

• Failure to unclog petcocks • Leaving boat uncovered in the water • Using bimini as a winter storage cover

Visit boatus.com/winter ing. Another option, and a very good one if well-vented, is to shrink wrap your boat and keep her as protected as your holiday fruitcake basket. Alhtough the bimini makes a terrific July sunshade, do not expect it to protect your boat from freezing rain and snow; it’s best stowed below or in a dry place on land. Winter is a great season to have biminis cleaned.

Watch the Trailer

Clean up that trailer in the fall. Clean the hubs with kerosene and butyl alcohol before repacking with grease. Sand,

prime, and paint rusted areas; inspect your tires; remove the wheels; and add support at the blocks under the frame rails to minimize sagging and discourage theft.

Go Visit

You wouldn’t just leave your kid in a boatyard for four months and then go see how he is, would you? (Don’t answer that!) Check in on your boat a few times during the winter, especially before and after harsh weather. To learn more, visit proptalk.com/winter

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Why Enlist Professional Help? Although do-it-yourselfers like to try to save money winterizing their own boats, they could be putting their very valuable possession in jeopardy. If not done right, freezing temperatures can cause excessive damage not only to engines but to generators and fresh water systems. This can become

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Unless they have winterized their boats and know what they are doing, I recommend hiring a professional 100 percent of the time. The trick is remembering the amount of damage you can do if you don’t do it right—you can crack an engine block, explode your waterline. Seacocks not drained can freeze and sink your boat… If you don’t hire a professional, get some advice from one. ~ Jeff Beane, Alliance Marine, Stevensville, MD If you not are a mechanic—of automobiles or heavy machinery—you should really not attempt to winterize your boat yourself. The repercussions are terrible. There’s so much more to it than just letting the water out… We hold a winterization clinic (October 12) so that boaters understand how truly complicated it is. ~Woody Jackson, Jackson Marine, North East, MD

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Improving Your Trailer by Eric Burnley

have owned trailers for many years and while the boats that rested upon those trailers were a constant source of problems, they paled in comparison to the problems I had with the trailers. From broken axles (two) to the constant replacement of lights and flats, I’ve had great inconvenience and expense. New trailers now come equipped with some of the following improvements, but those of us with trailers of an earlier vintage can benefit greatly from installing these better mousetraps.

LED Lights

LED lights are brighter and use less power than conventional trailer lights so they are safer and run cooler. Since they’re longlasting and often waterproof, they’re the perfect solution to every boat trailer owner’s needs. LEDs are available for every application including tail and side lights. Optronics LED Waterproof Tail Lights come in two sizes and shapes. The standard size model TLL9RK is $62.95 for two while the long style Model TLL 16RK lists for $69.95. This is considerably more expensive than standard trailer lights, but pretty much eliminates the problem of trying to get out of the driveway at o’dark thirty only to find out you have trailer light problems.

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Guide Post Light Brackets

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If you have guide posts on your trailer you can keep the tail lights out of the water by raising them up on the posts. Keeping the lights dry will extend the life of the bulbs and prevent the dreaded problem of saltwater corrosion. The brackets install with simple tools and the only technical challenge involves extending the wires from their current position to the higher lights. I strongly suggest soldering the connections and then heat shrinking a protective covering, then coating them with a thick wrap of liquid black tape. This will make the connection as waterproof as possible.

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When I went shopping for a new winch for a 22-foot C Hawk I found out about the Dutton Lianson Strong Arm product. This winch is not specially designed for pulling boats on to trailers, but it’s as rugged as any boat winch and is easy to operate. They come in various sizes, with or without double line capability. We went with the 10,200-pound pull SA 9000 SL single line. All weight ratings are on a 20-degree incline, which is the average boat ramp. The Strong Arm products have the added advantage of powering in and out. Smaller boats can get by with the SA7000 with 7400 pounds of pull and a double line. The big boys will need the SA12000 model as it will pull up 15,300 pounds on a double line. Prices range in the $300 level, which includes all hardware and a wiring harness for the tow vehicle Follow us!

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Non-Marking Rollers

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Those black rollers that come standard on most boat trailers may now be replaced with the non-marking style. While black marks down the side of a boat don’t impede the boat’s abilities, they do nothing for the appearance. There are as many sizes of replacement rollers as there are boat trailer types. C. H. Yates and Stoltz both make excellent products that cost between $6.50 and $11.50 per roller. Kits are available with all mounting hardware as it is occasionally necessary to damage the existing bolts and hangers in order to remove the old rollers.

Polished Aluminum Wheels

OK, so polished aluminum wheels don’t do any thing to improve the performance of the boat trailer, but boy do they improve the looks. I was not too surprised to learn that these adornments are common on bass boat trailers, but that doesn’t mean those of us who venture into the salt chuck can’t do a little stylin’ and profilin’. Tie Down Engineering makes a line of polished aluminum wheels to fit all boat trailers. I was impressed when I saw them, and if my wallet matched my ego I would have a set on my trailer. The cost is between $80 and $110, and all the wheels have a clear coat to protect against corrosion.

Wheel Hubs

Maintaining the grease in wheel hubs has been much easier since Bearing Buddies came on the market, but now it is possible to have hubs that do not need any maintenance for 100,000 miles, or six years. Vortex makes such a product filled with Lucas grease and sealed against water or dirt intrusion. For large boat trailers, Reliable produces an oil-bath hub just like the ones found on tractor trailers. The hub is filled with 90W gear oil that reduces both friction and heat, and cost between $72 and $92.

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Pulling The Boat Out Of The Water As owner of Koons Ford Lincoln of Annapolis, Joe Koons, Jr. knows how important the water is to our way of life. Joe shared these tips with us so as the season comes to an end you can safely remove your boat from the water.

ut that’s just the boat! There’s a whole vehicle checklist you want to run through before you find yourself looking at the tow ramp in your rear view mirror.

Baby the brakes

Brakes are taxed most when you tow, so be sure to have them checked before your trip. While driving, don’t ride the brakes; dab them instead in gentle pulses to help keep them from overheating. Downshift going down hills as well as up, and make sure you start a steep downgrade at a slow, responsible speed. And make sure your brake lights are working on both tow vehicle and trailer!

Get a spare

Vacationers often remember to make sure their tow vehicle is in order but forget about the cracked old tires on their trailer. Visually check the tire tread before and during the trip, and think about getting a spare tire along with a spare wheel and wheel hub for the trailer.

Know your limits

Before you start hauling an endless amount of cargo into a trailer or hitch up an 18-footlong boat, it’s best to know the towing capacity of your vehicle. Refer to the owner’s manual of your vehicle, which should give you specific numbers regarding how much weight you can tow.

Distribute weight evenly

It’s always best to begin loading the heaviest cargo first, tying it down with rope or bungee cords so it doesn’t shift while the vehicle is in motion. Smaller cargo should follow and fill the spaces in between. The cargo’s center of gravity should be low, and about 60 percent of its weight should be toward the front. You should also balance the sides of the trailer/boat that you’re towing in order to reduce the chance of it flipping.

Set your sights wide

It helps if you have a better, wider rearward view. Consider getting some towing mirrors, or even some inexpensive wide-angle

clip-ons.

55 Alive

Most experts advise just 55 mph as the top end for towing; in many states, it’s the law. If you ever notice your trailer start to sway or whip, let off the gas and hold the steering wheel straight. Don’t brake, speed up, or try to counter the sway.

Choose the right hitch

There are basically two types of hitches: Weightcarrying hitches and weight-distributing hitches. Weight-carrying hitches are recommended for trips when the combined weight of the trailer and cargo is 3,500 pounds (1,588 kilograms) or less. Weight-distributing hitches, on the other hand, are recommended for heavier loads.

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To Meet the Queen Story and pictures by Eric Vohr

recently took a cruise on the Queen Mary 2 and while on board, chief naval architect Stephen Payne gave a compelling talk about building this magnificent ship. In 1967, when he was seven years old, he saw a television special about the Queen Elizabeth, the ocean liner launched in 1938 for luxury passage service between Southampton, United Kingdom, and New York City. Shortly after watching the show, Payne traveled with his parents to Southampton and saw the ocean liners Queen Elizabeth 2 and United States. From that moment on, he knew what he wanted to do with his life: build the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s greatest ocean liner.

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Sadly, 1967 was also the year the Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth passed each other on the open sea for the last time (Cunard soon removed both aging ships from service). That meant QE2 became the last remaining ocean liner still operating when it entered service in 1969, and everyone said she would be the last transatlantic ocean liner ever built.

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To Meet the Queen animals. Cruise ships are designed more for touring than transportation, and as such are built to handle relatively gentle seas and moderate weather. Ocean liners, on the other hand, cost roughly 40 percent more to build, and have to be designed and constructed well enough to maintain regular ocean-crossing schedules and take whatever Mother Nature dishes out. Their hulls are heavier, thicker, and stronger, contoured to afford the vessel both stability and speed (QM2 cruises at 26 knots and has a max speed of 30 knots). She uses four diesel engines with two additional gas turbines and an integrated electric propulsion configuration that uses the gas turbines to augment power from the ship’s diesels. Ocean liners also have a higher freeboard than cruise ships for rough waters. For many years before the advent of the airline industry, ocean liners were the only method of transportation between Europe

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and the Americas. While the Atlantic is soften referred to as “the pond,” make no doubt about it, the North Atlantic can get very mean and nasty. With this in mind, Payne raised the standards for lifeboat placement by ten meters, to keep lifeboats safer from the North Atlantic waves and storms. Simply put, when Hurricane Sandy blew through New York, QM2 did not cancel its voyage to Southampton. One design aspect Payne reluctantly had to adjust was the size of the funnel. His original design included a standard funnel large enough to push the ship’s exhaust up and away from the ship’s decks. However, he explained that the Verrazanno Bridge was not high enough to clear a tall funnel at high tide. So he and his team designed a shorter funnel with rather ingenious aerodynamic scoops that channel and push the exhaust up. He wasn’t happy about changing the lines of the ship, but quite proud of the solution.

True ocean liners are not only built with safety and speed in mind, but they traditionally represent the utmost in luxury and comfort. QM2 is no exception to the rule. The ship has 12 restaurants and cafes, 13 bars and lounges, four pools, five sun decks, the largest library at sea, art gallery, gift shops, gym, golf simulator, paddle-ball court, beauty salon, casino, ballroom, two theaters, a planetarium (the first at sea), and a full-service spa. And while other ships might have similar amenities, QM2 does it just a little better. But it’s not just the ship that’s different; it’s also the clientele. The people on this cruise were not here for the endless food, but for the experience of sailing across the Atlantic in style. And, as such, they know what style is. On some other cruises formal night look more like a Salvation Army fashion show than anything remotely elegant. On QM2, I felt underdressed because I wore a black suit instead of a tux. On this ship, people make the

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effort to celebrate the event. It’s the whole point of this cruise. They are re-living the excitement and glamour of transatlantic travel. This is the QM2. It’s the real deal. You’re walking in the footsteps of legends such as Clark Gable, Elizabeth Taylor, David Niven, and Carey Grant. And in case you didn’t know it, black and white pictures of these and other celebrities dining and lounging on board Cunard vessels are displayed throughout the ship. And like those cruises of yore,othis is a vacation with a destination. So plan on spendingesome time in the U.K. upon arrival. I recommend Cornwall and Devon. Both are just a few hours drive from Southampto2. When you’re finished with this wonderful adventure, you will be faced with a critical decision. You can return to the Statesevia the more common transatlantic passage”a jet plane—where you can suffer to the mundane nightmare of.waiting in

long check-in lines; being scanned, probed, and generally humiliated by security; fighting for a place to store your carry on; and cramming you and your luggage into a small tube with small

seats, bad air, and bad food; or you can climb back aboard QM2 and head back home in style. You can guess what we’ll be doing.

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Fall Family Cruising by Beth Crabtree

ot kids? Got a boat? Grab the fleece jackets, stow a few extra blankets, stash some instant hot cocoa in the galley, and get ready to spend quality family time this fall exploring the Bay. Need some suggestions on destinations and provisioning? We’ve got some ideas. Recently we

checked in with two experienced cruising families, and we got their best tips for making it all go smoothly. By the way, one of the best parts about our conversations with these boaters was that they were so excited to share their experiences. Neither of them had one negative comment

Tell Us About Your Boat and Your Family Linda MacWilliams: My husband and I have three children, ages eight, 11, and 14. We have a 29-foot MJM Mojo that we keep at a private pier in Annapolis. We are members of Annapolis YC.

Nina Ullrich: My husband David grew up on boats, and now we’re teaching Katelynn, age seven, about the boating lifestyle. We have a 53-foot Hatteras motor yacht that we keep at Hartge Yacht Yard in Galesville. We also have a 1958 Mohawk and a Boston Whaler runabout. We are members of Chesapeake YC. 42 November 2013 PropTalk

about whining children, provisioning hassles, or tension getting in and out of boat slips. Really, they just couldn’t say enough good things about sharing the cruising lifestyle with their families and friends. Learn from the voices of experience. Here are their words of wisdom.

How Do You Use Your Boat? MacWilliams: With a group of about 10 cruising families, we sleep on our boats every single weekend in the summer. Some of the adults have been friends since college. Each spring, one of the dads plans the season using a spread sheet to keep track of all the boats and which families are going to each destination. Ullrich: Until about a month ago, we were live-aboards. Now we have a home on land, but we still like to go out after work and cruise on weekends. We encourage Katelynn to bring her friends. And we like to bring one or two other adults to help with the lines, so I can watch the kids; I’d much rather be a part of the kids’ experience than do the lines! proptalk.com

Anchoring vs. Marina You know your family best. Do you want to spread out, walk into town, and eat at a restaurant? Or is your crew happier staying on the boat, fishing, and perhaps curling up with a good book as the sun sets? Many families like both.

MacWilliams: Early in the season, we try to go places where we can anchor and the kids can swim. About mid-July, when the nettles arrive, we switch over to marinas with pools. Ullrich: We like to stay on the water, as opposed to a marina, whenever we can. Everyday there’s a new view, even if you were just there last weekend.

Destinations:

We hear it from every cruising family: pools are the bomb in the summer. But as it gets cooler, kids still need to burn off energy. They might like exploring little islands, meeting other kids at a marina playground, or toasting marshmallows over a campfire. Fall is a good time to cruise to Baltimore or Norfolk, where there are museums and other attractions, and lots of families like the Hyatt in Cambridge. Kids love their indoor/outdoor pool and evening campfires.

MacWilliams: We’ve had good experiences at the Baltimore Harbor View Marina, where we walked to see the Orioles and a concert at Pier Six, plus there are two pools and a Tiki bar; the Rhode River, where the kids take dinghies to a little island and explore; the Hyatt in Cambridge; St. Michaels and the Miles

##Tired and happy. Just the way it should be at the end of the day. Photo by Ruth Christie

River YC on the fourth of July for the pool, moon bounce, pie eating contest, and fun festivities; the Bay Bridge Marina and Rock Hall, both for their pools; and Clements Creek and Maynadier Creek off the Severn— Clements is deep and good for swimming.

Ullrich: We like to go to Baltimore; the South River; Lowe’s Wharf near Kent Island; the Rhode River, which is one of my daughter’s favorites; the Eastern Bay; the Miles River; and Annapolis, where we get off the boat and walk the streets.

Provisioning

Cook what you can ahead of time. Onedish meals work well. Think breakfast casseroles or lasagna. For recipes that you make aboard, do as much prep as you can at home, such as chopping veggies. Serve the kids a favorite special drink that they only get on the boat, maybe a locally made soda or chocolate milk. MacWilliams: We usually eat on the boat because our group is too big for most restaurants. Before we leave home, I grill something that can be eaten hot or cold, such as marinated chicken tenders or flank steak. The families all share appetizers, but we do our own thing for dinner. Sometimes, two or three families will each bring a dish to share. Ullrich: I recommend lots of good snacks. We choose ones that won’t hurt the fish if they go overboard— Goldfish, for example. My daughter likes vegetables, so we always have those, especially peppers. And we bring bread to make deli sandwiches. I like to stay away from

##Katelynn driving the family’s 1958 Mohawk in the West River. Photo courtesy of Nina Ullrich

sugar for health reasons and because the stickiness just makes it harder to clean the boat.

More Tips

Some cruising parents hit up the dollar store for cheap toys before each weekend cruise, and others hang a hammock in the cabin for sleeping babies. When it comes to docking, it’s tough if kids are crawling all over the bow or asking questions about the meaning of life. Things seem to go a whole lot easier if small children are taught to sit quietly or go belowdecks until the boat is fully in or out of the slip. Below are a few more final thoughts.

MacWilliams: One nice thing about cruising is that the kids have the opportunity to learn to navigate and how to handle the boat. Our kids are getting old enough that they like to drive. For us, the best parts of cruising have been spending the weekends together as a family and the friendships we’ve formed. We’ve become like one big family. Ullrich: Through experience, we’ve learned not to tell Katelynn our final destination until we know for sure that we can get there based on what the traffic and weather will allow. In case she gets restless, we keep a “ditch bag for kids” filled with toys and books. For us, part of cruising is teaching boating safety, a simple lifestyle, and enjoying the atmosphere wherever you are.

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all is upon us! But that certainly does not mean that the cruising season is slowing down. All around the Bay we’re seeing signs of boats pushing off the dock, although fewer bathing suits are being brought along for the ride. It just goes to show that Bay boaters are relentless in getting out on the water: as you’ll see in this month’s Club Notes section, we’re braving all the elements and casting off. So how about you? Have a late fall adventure you’re dying to tell us about? Send them to us at duffy@proptalk.com. We’re always listening.

Silverton Owners: Keep Truckin’ On

by Nathan Bickell

hen Silverton Marine Corporation declared bankruptcy in early 2012,

it seemed as if owners of the popular and versatile yachts would be left high and dry (pardon the pun). Without a manufacturer for their boats to contact for service or parts, Silverton owners turned to each other for support of their beloved boats.

Nyla Deputy founded the Silverton Owners Club in 1996, creating an independent partnership with the manufacturer. “They were looking for a way to develop a club for their owners that wasn’t going to cost them any money,” she says. “They thought it would be in the best interest of the owners if it wasn’t like the Sea Ray Club, which is owned and operated by Sea Ray, and can limit the members’ abilities to speak freely.” The club had a steady membership for years but it wasn’t until Silverton went under that the group’s membership began to skyrocket. Membership is only $25 annually and includes use of the club’s online classified section to sell boats. Deputy explains that with the manufacturer gone, the club became the best source for Silverton knowledge. “People used to call Silverton about how to find parts or how to fix this or fix that, and our club grew because now we provide that. There is nowhere else to find where everybody is getting the parts. It saves people a lot of time from researching stuff.”

##Silverton Owners Club members enjoy a dockside picnic. Photo by Nyla Deputy

Based in Millville, NJ, Silverton built a wide range of boats from 27 to more than 40 feet in length, from motor yachts to sport fishers. Owners consistently note the features included on any Silverton model ring in at a relatively modest price point. Egg Harbor Yachts, also out of New Jersey, recently bought the moulds and trademark for the Silverton boats in July 2012. Deputy said Egg Harbor is currently building Silvertons and selling them one at a time online. Deputy partnered with Silverton for many years to organize rendezvous for boat owners. The rendezvous often featured live music and seminars for owners and could attract up to 300 attendees and their boats. The rendezvous were scaled back as the fortune of the company turned, but members of the SOC keep the rendezvous tradition going by organizing local dock parties. Fortunately, the Chesapeake community of Silverton owners is the most active in the country, with the best attendance at dock parties. Deputy credits this to the

##While production may have halted, no one told these guys to slow down. Photo by Nyla Deputy

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work of two Silverton owners Chris Mangin and Patrick Sparks. “I have two good guys in the Chesapeake,” she says. “We have a lot of members in New York, and in Connecticut, but we just don’t have people there who are interested enough to put on dock parties.” Sparks says that Chesapeake Silverton owners tend to cross paths often leading to the close knit community “Seems that we all have a lot in common; boats, anchorages, marinas. It’s not unusual for us to bump into another member while traveling the Bay. We all traverse the same destinations at various times. Mangin has helped organize parties at a number of marinas, and this summer’s held at Herrington Harbour in Deale, MD, attracted around 30 people and 15 boats. Mangin was initially active in the online forums, which inspired him to meet some of his fellow owners in person. “I’m not usually a very social kinda guy,” he says. “I think our online discussions about how to fix this or that, or how to improve something—probably makes it easier for me to appreciate a chance to meet other owners in person, put faces to names.” Silverton’s future as a boat manufacturer may be uncertain, but the community of Silverton owners (especially those in the Chesapeake) shows no sign of slowing down. The Silverton Owners Club can be found online at silvertonclub.com or by liking the Silverton Owners Club Facebook page. proptalk.com

Fishing for a Cause: Chesapeake Bay Kayak Anglers Make a Wish Come True by Zach Ditmars

ment has already seen exponential growth e’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again: kayak angling is quick- since its inception, from 35 participants in 2011 to over 100 this year. ly becoming one of the fastest Despite the heavy winds, this year was growing sports in the marine world. The by far the most successful event to date. Chesapeake Bay Kayak Anglers (CBKA) While a few braves souls ventured out onto held their third annual fishing tournament on Saturday, September 14, at Camp Wright on Kent Island. The CBKA formed in 2011 as a result of monthly fishing outings that developed from members of snaggedline.com, an online kayak fishing forum. With the sport of kayak fishing growing, more and more and tournaments are popping up without an organized event on the Middle Bay. John Foley, Tournament Director, and ##Photo by Zach Ditmars his regular kayak fishing buddies decided it would be great to put together an annual catch the 3-foot waves on the Bay, the majorand release “fun” tournament to support ity of anglers opted for the calmer waters Coastal Conservation Association and of Shipping Creek on the Eastern side of Make-A-Wish Foundation. The tournathe island. Heavily rigged Ocean Kayaks,

Wilderness Systems, and Hobie Kayaks seem to be the top choice for Bay anglers. With pedal-operated fins on the hull of the boat combined with a rudder, the Hobie MirageDrive allows for hands free propulsion so you can spend more time with your fishing line in the water. Richard Souder was this year’s big winner, snagging both the CCA Biggest Fish Award with a 30” striped bass. He also won the Slam Division, meaning he hooked the largest combined variety of three fish: striped bass, bluefish, and white perch. Donations from sponsors included fishing accessories and equipment, as well as two kayaks that were raffled off to help the CBKA raise over $8,000 for Make-A-Wish Foundation and CCA MD. For more info and tournament results, visit chesapeakebaykayakanglers.com

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hesapeake Bay YC (CYBC) invites you to the picturesque club on the West River in Shady Side, MD, for their annual Friends and Family Open House on October 19 from 1-4 p.m. You can enjoy light refreshments and take advantage of the reduced initiation fee and up to six months of free slips with a membership initiated by November 30, 2013. To get involved, e-mail chesapeakeyc@comcast.net or call (410) 867-1500.

Before You Winterize, Prioritize

hen winterizing your boat, what four places need antifreeze? Can you use cheap vodka instead of antifreeze? What is the difference between marine antifreeze and auto antifreeze? These questions were answered by Drew Watts at September’s meeting of Kent Narrows Sail and Power Squadron (KNSPS). While most of our members were familiar with the

basic steps required, some of the answers surprised us. Presentations are always informative as the Squadron works to keep members well informed about safe boating in our area and the world. Future topics will include a travelogue by circumnavigators, suggested Chesapeake Bay anchorages, and efficient cruise planning. New members and guests are always welcome. Answers to the above questions:

1) Motor, 2) Head, 3) Water tanks and hoses, and 4) Bilges. Cheap vodka is okay, but never in the engine. Marine antifreeze does not use alcohol. KNSPS is offering Cruising and Cruise Planning (Nov. 2013), Piloting (Jan. 2014), and Weather (Feb. 2014) courses in the next several months. Contact John Locke at locke806@gmail.com for more information.

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Racing News Offshore Powerboat Racing: Whatever You Do, Don’t Blink

here’s edge-of-your-seat excitement. It’s drop-your-drink thrilling. And yet for many, it’s just another day on the water. The Offshore Powerboat Association (OPA) came into Solomons, MD, September 13-15 and with it came the big guns. The Solomons stop was the seventh of eight stops on the 2013 schedule, hitting up venues in New Jersey, Michigan, and New York as well (Ocean City is the last stop on the tour, for the OPA World Championships October 4-6). Boats were dropped via crane into the water before rendezvousing at the mouth of the Potomac River. There were a total of 11 classes racing in three starts, ranging from the Class 700s to the Extremes and Turbines. Class restrictions are the deciding factor of who can race against whom. Some classes have open cockpits, while others stipulate enclosed canopies. There are engine restrictions (single outboard, twin stock outboards, unlimited piston power, and more), and then there are the top speed restrictions. Now, let’s talk about boat speed. Some of these boats top out at 200 mph. When you see them on the water, you can actually hear the wind get sucked out of your lungs.

The real heroes of the Solomons Offshore race were the boys on Team Tug It, a single-stepped Phantom 30 speedster with sealed Mercury 525-fuel injected engines running in the Super Vee Lite class. Tug It is owned by Kevin Smith of Smith Shipyard in Baltimore, MD. Together with Scott Glockner, Tug It is in its second highly successful season of OPA racing. Perhaps just as importantly, Tug It is a fan favorite, as noted by the throngs of orange tee-shirt wearing friends and family packing the boardwalk at Solomons. “For the first start, we had six boats in our class, with 17 boats on the water (in three classes) for our start. That creates a lot of wake,” says Glockner, the driver for Tug It who has been acting as shore support since breaking his back earlier this year (Wil Ros was behind the wheel for Solomons, and will be out with the boat for Ocean City as well). As far as strategy

on the course goes, the devil was in the turns: four sharp corners proved the demise for several boats. “It was definitely beneficial to be out in front,” says Glockner. “In the turns, boats spin out very easily. The bow just goes nose down and spins you 360 degrees, very violently and very quickly.” Keeping the boat moving at top speeds and on the edge of its capabilities is therefore a two-man job. A throttle man gives the boat the gas it needs while the driver keeps his head out of the boat and on the course. “Wil and Kevin have become very good together,” says Glockner. “They anticipate each others’ moves. Wil knows that boat like the back of his hand.” We certainly hope so, because we are all pulling for Team Tug It to win the OPA National Championships on October 6 in Ocean City.

Solomons Offshore Grand Prix National Race Results

##This year only one boat showed up to race in the Turbine class.48-foot Miss Mary Mac races in what is considered the most extreme class in offshore racing. Watching her on the water, the crowds onshore were silenced by the vacuum-esque hum of her turbines.

Turbine

Miss Mary Mac

Richard Chaney

Extreme

Phoenix Parts

Ray Contreras and Anthony Smith

Super Stock

Lighthouse Racing

Joseph Radecki and Michael Demeno

Super Vee Lite

Tug It

Wil Ros and Kevin Smith

Class 100:

Cleveland Construction

Ed and Shawn Smith

Class 300

Wazzup

Ed and Anthony Smith

Class 400

Saris Racing

Johnny and Jason Saris, Verne French

Class 500

Cisco

Kevin Congdon, Eddie Simmons

Class 600

Wazzup II

Nick and Anthony Smith, Ryan Grauer

Class 700

Molson Muscle

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Racing News Smith Island Crab Skiff Racing:

An Evolving Heritage, a Heck of a Good Time

he air was crisp and the skies were clear on September 7 and 8 when the Maryland Seafood Festival set up camp at Sandy Point State Park just outside Annapolis. There were dozens of food vendors filling the air with the scent of everything from fried oysters to funnel cakes. Onstage, bands played non-stop,

pausing only to announce the $25,000 winner of the Diamond Jim contest. But the day’s best excitement certainly was not on land. Just off the beach, six Smith Island Crab Skiffs raced laps around a rectangular course. Smith Island Skiffs are long, flat-bottomed boats built early in the 20th century and used around the Chesapeake Bay for fishing and crabbing. During prohibition the skiffs were used as rum runners, and while they’re still used as fishing vessels, the reproduction boats today make great race boats. The only real class stipulation is that skiffs have a 20HP horizon-

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tal v-twin engine, similar to something you’d put in your lawnmower or wood chipper (and some skiff owners admit to subbing out the engines when needed). The engines don’t have clutches, and the boats are driven using a steering stick on the port gunwale. The fiberglass boats can weigh as little as 350lbs, while the plywood and fiberglass models weigh 800-900 pounds. Within the Smith Island Crab Skiff Association the only rule is that any enhancements must be made public so that the entire class might benefit. “Normally we don’t allow any internal modifications, only external with the prop and shaft angle, those sorts of things,” says Trey Shinault, president of the Association. “Kissed by a Minnow (owned by Chuck Warner) threw a rod a number of years ago, so he put in stiffer rods in the engine itself. We went with the premise that if you do something and it works for you, tell us so that we can do the same and make the boats faster.” And the boats are fast. Ranging between 20 and 30 miles per hour, the racers

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took to the course in cycles of three to five laps throughout the day. While the boats looked the same, it was clear that some had been oriented differently. Pete Ginocchio on Hot Crabs, Cold Beer really had his

Smith Island Crab Skiff Race Results 1

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ot Crabs, Cold Beer

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Kissed by a Minnow

Mike Porter

Glebe Girl

Buddy Bowen

Captain Lawse

Sam Currie

Salty Eel

Karl Nisson

Shady Lady

boat dialed in and made a cake walk out of the three races. “He’s really figured out his center of gravity, where the best placement is for the engine and where to sit. If you look at the way his boat runs, only the last four feet of the boat are in the water. And in racing, anything that’s out of the water is fast.” Since the boats have such flat bottoms, cutting corners can be costly. Rudder placement and steering mean everything. “There a bit of luck and a lot of strategy to it,” says Shinault. While there were engine troubles on the course, the worst damage came to the hull of Kissed by a Minnow. She took a nasty beat-

ing from the waves and after kissing the dock a bit too passionately, her deck started to split from the core. But she’ll be fully recovered by the weekend of September 28 for the Poquoson Workboat Races. The last stop for the Smith Island Crab Skiff Association’s racing calendar will be November 1-4 at the Sultana Downrigging weekend. Follow the Association on Facebook and learn more about these Chesapeake Bay boats whose heritage is evolving into something incredibly fun and exciting. Don’t believe us? Go to proptalk.com for scenes of racing. Trust us: you’ll be hooked. ~D.P.

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Jon-ny Be Good

by Schuyler Gray

A step-by-step jon boat restoration makes for a perfect weekender project

he everlasting “jon” boat: in Chesapeake Bay country, this small, sleek, and simple vessel is eponymous with weekender crabbing, river fishing, and pleasure “cruising” the many ponds and small lakes that dot our region. It’s a layman’s vessel for sure, but as utilitarian as a boat can be made. And their otherworldly buoyancy

can put you on fish in the skinniest of water—it’s been remarked on more than a few fishing trips that “A jon boat kin float ya in the rainwater of a tractor rut.” To appreciate the jon boat experience is to live it—to make the most rudimentary boat on the market your very own. For some that involves buying new and outfitting it

with state-of-the-art electronics and structural enhancements (think fishing decks). For others, such as myself, there is the hunt for an old make and model, followed by patient restoration, and the rebirth of a tried and true vessel. No matter the degree of project difficulty, a jon boat customization can be a rewarding experience.

A Gem in the Rough

The trailer, itself, was the easiest part of the project to bring up to snuff. Its frame was in sound condition and required a thorough cleaning, followed by a coat of rust-preventing paint (Rust-oleum Rust Reformer is a quality spray product that did the trick). The metal fenders received the same treatment, topped by a coat of white paint. In hindsight, I would recommend replacing old fenders with new, plasticmolded fenders (which will not rust). To make the trailer operable, I removed the old wiring, tires, severely broken hubs, bearings, and rusted hardware (bolts and whatnot). All of this was replaced with new product available via local retailers and online. Myself being a novice, I found the installation process for each part fairly easy. I had a trailer, on to the boat.

The restoration of the aluminum hull, inside and out, is a straightforward process: strip the old paint; wash thoroughly; prime coat; base coat; finish coat. But how you do it and which products you use can be challenges. I placed the boat on risers, upside down, to begin. Stripping old paint is a very labor intensive process, and there are many ways to go about it. There are paint thinners, chemical gels, and liquids that can simplify and accelerate the removal, but they are not environmentally friendly. So for a backyard project, count them out. On the expensive side are power tools specifically designed to strip paint. I went middle of the road and purchased a wire brush drill attachment made for the job (Norton/Saint-Gobain RapidStrip Brush). Using a drill to remove

My jon boat journey began with a shabby looking vessel occupying space in a neighbor’s lawn. An old Starcraft aluminum, probably dating from the late-1970s. It was downright downtrodden and probably wasn’t going to see a river or lake had I not rescued it from the clutches of backyardom. Common to such a find, this 12-footer had been painted numerous times—badly at that—in camouflage tones. The wooden bench seating was in the beginning stages of decomposition. And its trailer was rusted, tires rotten, and lights... non-existent. It would need a complete restore to make this jon boat water-ready, trailerable, and pleasing to the eye—quite necessary to appease my wife. 50 November 2013 PropTalk

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paint is incredibly tedious and requires a minimum of two rechargeable drill batteries to maintain continuous work flow. You are literally putting metal to metal, removing paint, one small patch at a time. Dust masks are necessary, as are safety glasses. After completely stripping the hull of its multi-layered camo coat, it was bath time; an important step to de-grease and clean the hull before painting. Simple Green is a favorite product because it’s non-toxic and biodegradable. Just like washing a car— hose in one hand, soapy rag in the other— this step is easy. At this stage, give the hull a thorough inspection, looking for any pinholes or gashes; anything that would compromise the hull being water tight. If you’re lucky, as I was, and have no holes, then it’s on to painting. For the unlucky ones, you’ll need to repair and seal the hull (J-B Weld for pinholes, an aluminum patch and weld for bigger leaks). Before putting paint brush to metal and thinking aesthetics, it important to think metallurgy and science. Paint does not easily bond to metal and for a jon boat—or any boat—you want as long-lasting a paint job as possible. Enter priming, which as anyone who’s painted a house can tell you, is as important as the final coat. The prime coat eats into the metal, bonds with it, and provides a base to which your aesthetic coat of paint can stick. I chose a spray product specifically made to prime aluminum (Rust-oleum Clean Metal Primer). For the base and final coat, I wanted a durable, marine-grade, and beautiful paint. Yes, it sounds a little funny to talk about making a jon boat—the most simple and made-to-take-a-licking boat there is— beautiful, but the end result had to please me, my wife, and, yes, the neighbors who get to look at this gem in our driveway the entire offseason. I have heard of folks painting their jon boat hulls with truck bed liner (Herculiner

in one such product), which is probably the most durable of all paintable materials. Problem is, it adds too much weight and could render your vessel sinkable. Not worth trying in my opinion. Since my jon boat would be trailered and never left in-water for a full season, I did not need to bottom-paint with antifouling paint. Instead, I chose Interlux Brightside Polyurethane Paint in the color Kingston Grey (a gorgeous finish that has a light blue quality). Two coats of the Interlux did the trick (a third coat is recommended though). I then flipped the boat and repeated the entire process for the inside of hull, gunwales, bow, and stern. I omitted painting the floor. One thing to note: if you’re working outdoors, I highly recommend setting up a canopy above your workspace. I have an EZ-Up, which worked nicely, helping to prevent rain, leaves, and particulate from ruining a freshly cleaned or painted surface. Finishing the aesthetics of the boat required touching up and re-varnishing the wooden bench seats. Very simple to do with a power sander, thorough cleaning (let air dry), and hand painting with a marinegrade varnish.

Water Ready

With the aesthetics complete, I could turn my attention to outfitting the boat as I saw fit. And this is something that can continually develop as my imagination and budget allow. For starters, I installed a fish finder and transducer. I elected to drill through the boat stern to run the transducer wiring; as well as drill and screw the mounting directly to the hull. I sealed these areas with 3M’s 5200 Marine Sealant. To power this little vessel, I have a Johnson 4HP two-stroke kicker motor; just enough horsepower to move up and down the Severn River at a comfortable pace. I’ll likely upgrade to at least a 9HP soon. I

also have a stern-mounted trolling motor; perfect for small lakes and reservoirs that have gas-motor restrictions. Given the boat’s small size and flat bottom, I did not need to build and install a fishing deck. Some folks do this on larger jon boats, building a custom aluminum or wood frame, then topping it with plywood decking and marine carpet. I also needed the extra space inside the boat for life jackets, safety items, an anchor, oars (just in case), batteries, and fishing or crabbing gear depending on the trip. The very last step to getting this jon boat in the water involved titling and registering it with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources; a process in and of itself somewhat difficult. Because, you see, as with many an old jon boat, this one had likely passed hands many times during the years. When I finally spied it, I bought it outright with cash in hand and there was no title to speak of. To make this legally mine, the DNR required verification of my purchase (simple enough) and the placement of a newspaper advertisement listing the vessel as abandoned. This is a must-do step for any undocumented vessel; public notification of the opportunity for a “rightful” owner to claim the abandoned property. After 30 days and no such claim, I was able to receive a title and registration number. After being mine for several months, this jon boat was, finally, legally mine in the eyes of the DNR. Since this restoration, I’ve enjoyed many excursions up and down the Severn River, puttering away in its many tributaries, fishing, crabbing, or taking my wife out to enjoy the water. And as I see many a power or sail boat pass me by, I can’t help but think, “This one, this little vessel, is truly mine. I helped make this; my project, my jon boat.” PropTalk November 2013 51

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ason Corsini has completed hull number one of the new Hill 16 at his equally new venture, Quiet Waters Boatworks in Riva, MD. Designed by Cerny Yacht Design in Annapolis, the Hill 16 is a strip-planked hull built on a “strongback” to hold the molds in place while planking. White cedar was used for the strip planks, epoxied, and laid with a few layers of fiberglass inside and out. We met Jason and his beautiful new boat at the Maryland Boatbuilders and Dealers Expo in Cambridge, MD. He said the sea trials were a success and that the boat will run about 30 miles per hour with a 40-hp outboard. More details along with photos of construction and sea trial videos can be found at quietwatersboatworks.com and cernyyachtdesign.com

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he crew from Cutts and Case Shipyard in Oxford, MD, had a great time at the National Hall of Fame Classic Wooden Boat Rendezvous and Regatta in Annapolis in September, showing a Tom Gilmer designed Blue Moon 22-foot yawl; a 1955 Ralph Wiley sloop; Spellbound, a1970s Ed Cutts, Sr. ketch; and Surfbird, a Ralph Wiley 1950s ketch. Back at the yard, they recently completed a restoration of a 1981 Jarvis-Newman 32-foot lobster boat, which launched in early September. They installed a bow thruster, upgraded the head and galley, installed new electronics gauges and panels, rewired her, soda blasted the bottom, applied a barrier coat, and freshened up the paint and varnish. She is now back on the Bay better than ever.

##Cozy interior of a Blackwater 29 by Mathews Brothers Boats in Denton.

t the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum (CBMM) in St. Michaels, vessel maintenance manager Michael Gorman reports the 1912 tugboat Delaware was recently hauled for her annual maintenance plus some additional work this year. Shipwrights and apprentices removed two of her garboard planks for replacement. The planks on Delaware are inchand-a-half thick by 20-foot long pine. Also, along the way, she had her shaft pulled to be machined for a new split coupling. She also received a fresh coat of topside and bottom paint. Over the winter months, Delaware will be docked along St. Michaels Harbor near Honeymoon Bridge. proptalk.com

##Nate takes the wheel of the 1951 Correct Craft Jr restored by Dockside Boatworks in Easton.

##Gootee’s Marine display at the Maryland Boatbuilders and Dealers Expo.

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pettitpaint.com ##1981 Jarvis Newman 32-foot lobster boat restoration at Cutts & Case Shipyard in Oxford.

##AMG Silver 22-foot Center Console by Composite Yacht in Trappe.

he fourth annual Maryland Boatbuilders and Dealers Expo was held on a fine weekend in September this year in Cambridge, MD. The Cambridge YC (CYC) graciously hosted the event providing lots of land and water space to showcase some of the work of local maritime craftsmen, both in new boat offerings as well as wonderfully restored classics. Composite Yacht brought their recently refreshed 26-foot demo boat and one of their AMG silver 22-foot center consoles, as well as a new 40-foot workboat all in the water. Dockside Boatworks had the newly restored 1951 Correct Craft Jr. (the Hokie Boat) and a 1955 21-foot Chris Craft Capri on display, both gleaming with new varnish. Gootee’s Marine had 11 new fiberglass and aluminum boats Follow us!

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##26-foot Center Console by Composite Yacht in Trappe.

##1912 tug Delaware undergoing annual maintenance at Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels.

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Capt. Edwin Darwin More than just a Charter Captain Story & photos by Jim Heim

##Captin Ed with wood duck drake

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d Darwin, the captain. Before I ever met him, I knew his reputation. He’s the man who knows where to find fish. He understands the intricacies of the Bay. He’s an old-time charter captain who can go out and put his party on fish. If the first spot doesn’t work, he moves to another. He fishes some obvious structures (lighthouses) and some not-soobvious structure (bars and wrecks). More often than not, when he takes a party out, they catch fish. Most days his parties catch rockfish first until they reach their limit. Then, he and his mate Jim change tactics and their party catches white perch or whatever is running. However, what you never hear about Captain Ed is that he has another hidden talent; one that only those closest to him have discovered. If you are lucky enough to be invited upstairs at his marina on Mill Creek, you’ll step into another world. It’s a small museum of carved and painted birds and fish. More than just decoys, these are wooden sculptures of largemouth bass, bluefish, rockfish, loons, and all manner of fish and birds, some suspended in the air with wings extended. There is even a scale model of his flagship, the Becky D. One of the most striking is a gannet, a large sea bird, that hangs in front of the window overlooking Mill Creek.

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I asked Captain Ed how he started carving. Before he became a charter captain he taught shop, mechanical drawing, and electronics at Southern High School in Baltimore City for 31 years. He started his charter business early on in his teaching career, as teaching during the normal school year was compatible with his fledgling charter business. Once he retired from teaching and went full-time chartering, he discovered that in the off season and days between parties there was little to do. Carving was “something to do in the winter,” he says. Largely self-taught, he did seek out some experts: Billy Hoxter on Kent Island and Charlie Bryan in Middle River, who was no youngster when he met him. I asked who taught him how to use an airbrush. His answer was that he just figured it out on his own. These days, his favorite woods for carving are tupelo and bass wood.

##One of Captain Ed’s display cases

His basement workshop is a hodgepodge of carving space, tools, paints, marine equipment, and tools. There are also some paintings on his walls. He’s definitely a man of many talents.

Captain Ed Darwin’s works grace the desks and bookshelves of many folks around town. By his own admission, he sold some but gave most away. He is truly a man for all seasons.

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Chesapeake Bay Tide Tables

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

BALTIMORE 1

November 2013 Tides

Fri

05:05 AM 1.3 H 11:33 AM 0.2 L 05:53 PM 1.6 H

12:40 AM SAt 05:50 AM 12:10 PM 06:37 PM

0.4 1.3 0.1 1.7

L H L H

01:34 AM Sun 05:36 AM 11:48 AM 06:22 PM

0.4 1.2 0 1.8

L H L H

01:27 AM Mon 06:23 AM 12:28 PM 07:07 PM

0.4 1.2 0 1.9

L H L H

02:19 AM tue 07:12 AM 01:13 PM 07:55 PM

0.3 1.1 0 1.9

L H L H

03:12 AM Wed 08:04 AM 02:03 PM 08:46 PM

0.3 1.1 0 1.9

L H L H

04:06 AM tHu 08:58 AM 02:58 PM 09:40 PM

0.3 1.1 0 1.8

L H L H

05:01 AM 09:57 AM 04:01 PM 10:37 PM

0.3 1.1 0.1 1.7

L H L H

05:57 AM SAt 11:00 AM 05:12 PM 11:36 PM

0.3 1.1 0.2 1.6

L H L H

Fri

06:51 AM 0.3 L Sun 12:06 PM 1.2 H 06:28 PM 0.2 L

12:37 AM Mon 07:44 AM 01:13 PM 07:45 PM

1.5 0.2 1.3 0.3

H L H L

01:36 AM tue 08:33 AM 02:20 PM 08:58 PM

1.4 0.1 1.3 0.3

H L H L

02:31 AM Wed 09:19 AM 03:22 PM 10:05 PM

1.3 0.1 1.4 0.3

H L H L

1.2 0 1.5 0.3

H L H L

03:24 AM tHu 10:01 AM 04:18 PM 11:06 PM

15 Fri

04:13 AM 1.2 H 10:41 AM 0 L 05:09 PM 1.6 H

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

High –3:47 +3:11 –0:06 –2:14

ChesApeAke BAy Bridge-Tunnel

AnnApolis

12:02 AM SAt 04:59 AM 11:18 AM 05:55 PM

0.3 1.1 0 1.6

L H L H

03:36 AM 10:00 AM 04:31 PM 10:43 PM

1.2 0.1 1.4 0.4

H L H L

03:34 AM SAt 09:45 AM 04:34 PM 10:46 PM

1 H -0.1 L 1.4 H 0.3 L

Fri

12:31 AM 06:59 AM 01:11 PM 07:14 PM

0.2 3.1 0.2 2.7

L H L H

12:33 AM SAt 07:05 AM 01:22 PM 07:22 PM

-0.1 L 3.2 H 0 L 2.6 H

12:53 AM Sun 05:43 AM 11:53 AM 06:37 PM

0.3 1 0 1.6

L H L H

04:18 AM SAt 10:41 AM 05:18 PM 11:33 PM

1.2 0.1 1.5 0.4

H L H L

1 H -0.1 L 1.4 H 0.3 L

2 01:14 AM SAt 07:43 AM 01:57 PM 08:00 PM

0 3.3 0.1 2.8

L H L H

01:13 AM Sun 07:45 AM 02:03 PM 08:01 PM

0 3.2 0 2.5

L H L H

01:41 AM Mon 06:26 AM 12:27 PM 07:17 PM

0.3 1 0 1.6

L H L H

1.1 0 1.6 0.4

H L H L

04:54 AM 0.9 H Mon 11:06 AM -0.1 L 05:56 PM 1.4 H

3 01:58 AM Sun 07:27 AM 01:43 PM 07:46 PM

-0.1 L 3.5 H 0 L 2.8 H

01:52 AM Mon 08:22 AM 02:42 PM 08:39 PM

0 3.2 0.1 2.5

L H L H

02:24 AM tue 07:08 AM 01:03 PM 07:56 PM

0.3 1 0 1.6

L H L H

4 01:44 AM Mon 08:13 AM 02:31 PM 08:33 PM

-0.2 L 3.5 H -0.1 L 2.8 H

02:30 AM tue 08:59 AM 03:20 PM 09:17 PM

0.1 3.1 0.1 2.4

L H L H

03:05 AM Wed 07:51 AM 01:41 PM 08:34 PM

0.3 0.9 0 1.5

L H L H

5 02:31 AM tue 09:00 AM 03:21 PM 09:22 PM

-0.2 L 3.6 H -0.1 L 2.8 H

03:08 AM Wed 09:36 AM 03:57 PM 09:55 PM

0.2 3 0.2 2.3

L H L H

03:44 AM tHu 08:34 AM 02:22 PM 09:13 PM

0.3 0.9 0.1 1.5

L H L H

6 03:21 AM Wed 09:50 AM 04:13 PM 10:14 PM

-0.2 L 3.5 H -0.1 L 2.7 H

03:47 AM tHu 10:13 AM 04:35 PM 10:35 PM

0.3 2.8 0.3 2.3

L H L H

04:22 AM 09:20 AM 03:06 PM 09:53 PM

0.3 0.9 0.1 1.4

L H L H

7 04:15 AM tHu 10:43 AM 05:08 PM 11:11 PM

-0.1 L 3.4 H 0 L 2.7 H

0.4 2.7 0.4 2.2

L H L H

05:01 AM SAt 10:08 AM 03:54 PM 10:34 PM

0.3 0.9 0.2 1.3

L H L H

05:14 AM 0.1 L 11:40 AM 3.2 H 06:08 PM 0.1 L

0.3 0.9 0.2 1.3

L H L H

Fri

05:40 AM Sun 11:00 AM 04:49 PM 11:17 PM

06:21 AM 0.2 L Mon 11:55 AM 1 H 05:50 PM 0.3 L

12:03 AM tue 07:01 AM 12:52 PM 06:59 PM

1.2 0.2 1 0.3

H L H L

12:50 AM Wed 07:42 AM 01:48 PM 08:11 PM

1.2 0.1 1.1 0.3

H L H L

01:40 AM tHu 08:22 AM 02:41 PM 09:21 PM

1.1 0 1.2 0.3

H L H L

02:31 AM 09:03 AM 03:32 PM 10:26 PM

1 H -0.1 L 1.3 H 0.3 L

03:23 AM SAt 09:45 AM 04:22 PM 11:26 PM

1 H -0.1 L 1.5 H 0.2 L

Fri

Low –3:50 +3:30 –0:10 –1:58

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H. Ht *1.18 *1.59 *0.82 *1.08

L. Ht *1.17 *1.59 *0.83 *1.08

Spring Range 1.5 1.9 1.1 1.4

Fri

04:01 AM Sun 10:23 AM 05:05 PM 11:23 PM

04:44 AM 1.1 H Mon 11:07 AM 0 L 05:53 PM 1.6 H

04:15 AM Sun 10:26 AM 05:16 PM 11:30 PM

12:13 AM tue 05:32 AM 11:46 AM 06:36 PM

0.3 L 0.9 H -0.1 L 1.4 H

12:14 AM Ltue 05:31 AM 11:54 AM 06:42 PM

0.4 1.1 H -0.1 L 1.6 H

12:54 AM Wed 06:10 AM 12:27 PM 07:15 PM

0.3 L 0.9 H -0.1 L 1.3 H

01:06 AM Wed 06:21 AM 12:43 PM 07:34 PM

0.4 1.1 0 1.6

L H L H

01:35 AM tHu 06:51 AM 01:09 PM 07:55 PM

0.3 0.8 0 1.3

L H L H

02:00 AM tHu 07:17 AM 01:38 PM 08:27 PM

0.4 1 0 1.5

L H L H

02:17 AM 07:35 AM 01:53 PM 08:35 PM

0.3 0.8 0 1.2

L H L H

02:56 AM 08:20 AM 02:37 PM 09:24 PM

0.4 1 0.1 1.5

L H L H

03:01 AM SAt 08:25 AM 02:41 PM 09:16 PM

0.3 0.8 0.1 1.2

L H L H

03:54 AM SAt 09:29 AM 03:41 PM 10:21 PM

0.3 1 0.1 1.4

L H L H

03:46 AM Sun 09:20 AM 03:32 PM 09:59 PM

0.2 0.8 0.1 1.1

L H L H

9 12:14 AM SAt 06:19 AM 12:41 PM 07:10 PM

2.6 0.2 3 0.1

H L H L

12:04 AM Sun 06:02 AM 12:19 PM 06:43 PM

2.2 0.5 2.4 0.4

H L H L

0.3 1 0.2 1.3

L H L H

04:31 AM Mon 10:20 AM 04:28 PM 10:42 PM

0.2 0.8 0.2 1

L H L H

01:22 AM Sun 07:30 AM 01:47 PM 08:14 PM

2.6 0.3 2.8 0.1

H L H L

12:54 AM Mon 06:57 AM 01:07 PM 07:31 PM

2.2 0.6 2.3 0.4

H L H L

05:48 AM 0.2 L Mon 11:55 AM 1.1 H 05:57 PM 0.2 L

0.1 0.9 0.2 1

L H L H

02:35 AM Mon 08:43 AM 02:56 PM 09:15 PM

2.7 0.3 2.7 0.1

H L H L

01:48 AM tue 07:56 AM 01:59 PM 08:21 PM

2.3 0.6 2.3 0.3

H L H L

06:03 AM 0.1 L Wed 12:22 PM 1 H 06:27 PM 0.3 L

03:44 AM tue 09:52 AM 04:02 PM 10:11 PM

2.8 0.3 2.7 0

H L H L

02:44 AM Wed 08:56 AM 02:55 PM 09:12 PM

2.4 0.5 2.2 0.2

H L H L

04:44 AM Wed 10:54 AM 05:01 PM 11:03 PM

2.9 0.2 2.6 0

H L H L

03:39 AM tHu 09:55 AM 03:51 PM 10:02 PM

2.6 0.4 2.3 0.1

H L H L

3.1 0.1 2.6 0

H L H L

04:33 AM 10:50 AM 04:47 PM 10:52 PM

2.8 H 0.2 L 2.3 H -0.1 L

06:23 AM 3.2 H 12:37 PM 0.1 L 06:40 PM 2.6 H

05:24 AM SAt 11:43 AM 05:40 PM 11:42 PM

3 H 0 L 2.4 H -0.3 L

Fri

04:51 AM Sun 10:42 AM 04:48 PM 11:20 PM

Fri

05:17 AM tue 11:21 AM 05:27 PM 11:27 PM

12:17 AM tue 06:41 AM 01:04 PM 07:04 PM

1.2 0.1 1.2 0.3

H L H L

01:12 AM Wed 07:31 AM 02:05 PM 08:07 PM

1.2 0.1 1.2 0.3

H L H L

12:13 AM tHu 06:49 AM 01:19 PM 07:27 PM

0.9 0 1 0.3

02:03 AM tHu 08:18 AM 03:00 PM 09:06 PM

1.1 0 1.3 0.3

H L H L

01:01 AM 07:34 AM 02:13 PM 08:25 PM

0.9 H -0.1 L 1.1 H 0.2 L

1.1 0 1.4 0.3

H L H L

01:49 AM SAt 08:20 AM 03:05 PM 09:20 PM

0.9 H -0.2 L 1.2 H 0.2 L

Fri

02:51 AM 09:03 AM 03:49 PM 09:58 PM

diFFerenCes

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

Fri

Low +1:40 –1:15 –3:13 –3:47

H. Ht *0.88 *1.12 *1.33 *1.37

H L H L

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

Fri

05:37 AM tHu 11:48 AM 05:53 PM 11:49 PM

15 Fri

diFFerenCes Onancock Creek Stingray Point Hooper Strait Light Lynnhaven Inlet

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

Fri

04:29 AM 10:53 AM 05:15 PM 11:18 PM

05:13 AM 0.5 L SAt 11:34 AM 2.6 H 05:58 PM 0.4 L

Fri

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

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

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Tidal Current Tables

Baltimore Harbor Approach (Off Sandy Point) 1

Slack Water Maximum Current

0139 0700 1255 1950

0417 1004 1626 2302

+0.6 -0.7 +1.1 -0.9

0231 SAt 0743 1330 2032

0504 1044 1706 2346

+0.6 -0.7 +1.1 -1.0

0221 Sun 0726 1306 2014

0450 1024 1646 2330

+0.6 -0.7 +1.2 -1.1

0535 +0.5 1106 -0.7 1728 +1.2

Fri

Mon

0310 0809 1346 2057

Wed 0442 0946 1518 2228

tHu 0528 1042 1612 2316

-1.1 +0.5 -0.7 +1.2

0100 0709 1239 1900

-1.1 +0.5 -0.6 +1.2

0147 0759 1333 1951

-1.1 +0.6 -0.6 +1.1

Fri

0614 1145 1714

0236 0853 1434 2047

-1.0 +0.6 -0.6 +1.0

0007 0701 1252 1826

0328 0950 1541 2149

-1.0 +0.7 -0.6 +0.8

0100 0748 1401 1944

0422 1049 1652 2254

-0.9 +0.7 -0.6 +0.7

SAt

10 Sun

tue 0254 0922 1609 2224

Wed

0352 1008 1705 2334

0517 -0.9 1147 +0.9 1803 -0.7 0002 0613 1244 1910

+0.7 -0.8 +1.0 -0.8

0108 0707 1337 2011

+0.6 -0.8 +1.1 -0.9

-1.0 +0.5 -0.5 +0.9

0058 0654 1335 1911

-1.3 +1.0 -1.3 +0.8

0218 0841 1416 2019

-1.0 +0.6 -0.4 +0.8

0143 0732 1423 1955

-1.4 +1.2 -1.5 +0.9

0640 1237 1741

0301 0929 1510 2108

-0.9 +0.6 -0.4 +0.7

0129 0715 1410 1942

-1.5 +1.3 -1.6 +0.9

0216 0802 1456 2030

-1.6 +1.4 -1.6 +1.0

Fri

tue 0601 1219 1857

0302 0849 1542 2118

-1.6 +1.4 -1.6 +1.0

6 0014 Wed 0654 1309 1950

0350 0937 1634 2208

-1.6 +1.3 -1.6 +0.9

7 0108 tHu 0750 1400 2044

0445 1029 1732 2304

-1.5 +1.2 -1.5 +0.9

0548 -1.4 1128 +1.1 1834 -1.4

0600 1141 1645 2334

Fri

23 SAt

0210 0759 1428 2107

+0.6 -0.8 +1.1 -1.0

0017 Sun 0719 1334 1846

0345 1017 1609 2202

-0.9 +0.6 -0.4 +0.6

0037 0544 1138 1844

0308 0849 1516 2158

+0.6 -0.8 +1.2 -1.0

0102 0758 1429 1957

0431 1106 1710 2259

-0.8 +0.7 -0.5 +0.5

0132 0636 1221 1929

0401 0937 1601 2245

+0.6 -0.7 +1.2 -1.1

0150 0836 1521 2112

0518 1153 1811 2359

-0.8 +0.8 -0.5 +0.5

0223 Sun 0727 1304 2012

0450 1023 1644 2330

+0.6 -0.7 +1.2 -1.1

0240 Wed 0913 1610 2224

0604 -0.7 1239 +0.8 1908 -0.6

0310 Mon 0816 1345 2053

0538 +0.6 1108 -0.6 1727 +1.2

0058 0650 1324 2002

+0.4 -0.7 +1.0 -0.8

0013 0624 1153 1808

-1.1 +0.5 -0.6 +1.1

Fri

0421 1027 1742

0154 0735 1408 2052

+0.4 -0.7 +1.1 -0.9

0054 0709 1238 1850

-1.1 +0.5 -0.5 +1.0

0029 0511 1106 1825

0247 0820 1451 2140

+0.4 -0.7 +1.2 -1.0

tHu 0449 1054 1756

Fri

16 SAt

tue 0355 0905 1427 2133

Wed 0437 0955 1510 2212

Mon

tue

tHu 0331 0950 1657 2330

SAt

Slack Water Maximum Current

0136 0754 1325 1933

tHu 0519 1047 1555 2252

Slack Water Maximum Current

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

Fri 0413 1015 1652 2209 SAt 0450 1059 1735 2252 Sun 0430 1044 1719 2237

Mon 0513 1130 1807 2323

Fri

0206 0850 1456 2143

SAt 0313 0957 1558 2246

10 Sun

0431 1109 1704 2349

0006 0655 1230 1934

+0.8 -1.3 +0.9 -1.3

0108 0801 1333 2035

+0.8 -1.3 +0.8 -1.3

Slack Water Maximum Current

0215 0914 1446 2141

+0.8 -1.2 +0.7 -1.3

0044 tHu 0733 1332 2038

0408 1010 1706 2250

-1.1 +0.8 -1.0 +0.6

0048 0655 1330 1904

0333 1024 1604 2240

+0.8 -1.3 +0.7 -1.3

0451 1055 1751 2340

-1.0 +0.7 -1.0 +0.5

0142 Wed 0756 1433 1957

0435 1124 1700 2331

+0.9 -1.4 +0.7 -1.3

0210 SAt 0908 1446 2212

0543 -0.9 1144 +0.6 1836 -0.9

0233 0850 tHu 1529 2046

0520 +1.0 1218 -1.4 1745 +0.7

0031 0637 1233 1918

+0.5 -0.9 +0.5 -0.9

0019 0559 1309 1828

-1.3 +1.0 -1.5 +0.7

0121 0729 1322 2001

+0.4 -0.8 +0.4 -0.9

0105 0639 1356 1913

-1.3 +1.1 -1.5 +0.7

0214 0825 1417 2051

+0.5 -0.8 +0.4 -0.9

0147 0722 1437 1958

-1.3 +1.1 -1.4 +0.7

0030 Wed 0616 1259 1758

0312 0929 1520 2144

+0.5 -0.9 +0.4 -1.0

0225 0805 1515 2041

-1.3 +1.0 -1.4 +0.7

0110 tHu 0709 1352 1847

0402 1029 1615 2235

+0.7 -1.0 +0.5 -1.2

0604 1217 1910

0259 0847 1550 2122

-1.2 +1.0 -1.3 +0.7

0443 1120 1659 2322

+0.9 -1.2 +0.6 -1.3

0003 Wed 0648 1255 1953

0332 0928 1626 2204

-1.2 +0.9 -1.1 +0.6

Mon 0548 1220 1807

12 tue

0319 0938 1616 2130

SAt 0400 1020 1700 2210

Sun 0440 1100 1742 2247

Mon

19 tue

0521 1139 1827 2325

Fri

0126 0819 1409 2123

Sun 0302 1000 1527 2302 Mon 0409 1059 1617 2349 tue 0517 1200 1709

Fri

0151 0800 1442 1936

0234 SAt 0849 1529 2028

0521 +1.1 1209 -1.3 1741 +0.8

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

Current Differences and Speed Ratios Secondary Stations Baltimore Harbor Approach

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Secondary Stations Chesapeake Bay Entrance

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Cove Point, 3.9 n.mi. East

-3:29

-3:36

-4:08

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0.6

Chesapeake Beach, 1.5 miles North

+0:29

+0:48

+0:06

+0:00

1.0

0.7

Sharp Island Lt., 3.4 n.mi. West

-1:39

-1:41

-1:57

-1:43

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+0:38

+0:32

+0:19

2.2

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-1:05

-0:14

-0:22

-0:20

0.6

Stingray Point, 12.5 miles East

+2:18

+3:00

+2:09

+2:36

1.2

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Pooles Island, 4 miles Southwest

+0:59

+0:48

+0:56

+1:12

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Smith Point Light, 6.7 n.mi. East

+2:29

+2:57

+2:45

+1:59

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0.3

Turkey Point, 1.2 n.mi. Southwest

+2:39

+1:30

+0:58

+1:00

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0.8

Point No Point, 4.3 n.mi. East

+4:49

+5:33

+6:04

+5:45

0.4

0.2

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Corrections Applied to Chesapeake Bay Entrance

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ASMFC Prepares for Menhaden Stock Assessment

ow many Atlantic menhaden can be harvested and still maintain a viable population essential to supporting a wide array of predators has been the central question that scientists, commercial netters, and sport anglers have wrangled over for years. Last year, the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) took historic action by voting to set harvest limits and manage this key forage species appropriately. This winter, fisheries managers will begin its work to try to improve their knowledge of the stock. The ASMFC is seeking data from myriad sources to “improve the accuracy of the assessment. This includes, but is not limited to, data on commercial landings and discards, catch per unit effort, biological samples (length or age frequency), and life history information (growth, maturity, fecundity, spawning stock biomass weights, natural mortality).” The deadline to submit data sets in the required format is December 1. On January 13-16, 2014, ASMFC will host a data workshop (location to be determined) in which commissioners will review available data sources for Atlantic menhaden and

##Atlantic menhaden fishing mortality. Source: ASMFC Atlantic Menhaden Stock Assessment Update, 2012

identify data sets that will be incorporated in the stock assessment. The ASMFC press release states, “The Commission’s stock assessment process and meetings are open to the public, with the exception of discussions of confidential data, when the public will be asked to leave the room.” Curious anglers,

including this angler, may want to know what constitutes “confidential data,” given this is a public resource and public monies are being used to manage menhaden. For more information on the stock assessment process, contact Michael Waine, fishery management plan coordinator, at mwaine@asmfc.org or (703) 842-0740.

River Herring Need Ocean Protections

lmost two years ago, every state from Maine to Florida was required to implement a harvest moratorium on river herring by January 1, 2012, or prove their fishery management plan was sustainable. The reason is a familiar one: decades of over-fishing and inadequate habitats. A moratorium on American shad has been in place in the Chesapeake Bay waters for decades.

Like menhaden, river herring are an important prey species for myriad of migratory sport fishes including stripers, tuna, and bluefish. In December of 2011, Maryland placed a moratorium on the harvest of river herring—including blueback and alewife herring. The numbers told the story: Since 1985, there was a 93 percent drop in commercial river herring landings along the Atlantic Coast.

Maryland’s average landings from 2005 to 2010 were about 35,000 pounds, a fraction of the 164,000-pound yearly average in the 1990s. With very few exceptions, almost every coastal state throughout the fishes migratory range has banned the harvest of river herrings. The exception, and it is a big one according to fish conservation groups like the Coastal Conservation Association (CCA), is the large-scale, ocean trawl fishery based primarily in federal waters off New England. According to fish conservation groups, this trawl fishery undermines restoration efforts coast-wide. Although fishery management plans to protect shad and herrings are already in place, the CCA and like-minded groups are asking fishery managers to adopt, via an amendment to existing plans, language that would to beef up conservation measures. Actions would include developing science-based “Annual Catch Limits” that would also include bycatch restrictions. Visit joincca.org for more information.

##American Shad. Photo by Jay Fleming. jayflemingphotography.com

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hile I may have an eye on next month’s fishing, I certainly want to be very much in the moment so as not to miss any of the good action, and the occasional surprise, going off now. My clients and I have enjoyed catching schoolie rockfish and fat white perch in the upper Chesapeake rivers (Wye, Chester, Corsica) with the occasional bluefish and catfish. But a carp that pushed 20 pounds? That certainly wasn’t in the game plan. After pointing him in the right direction, UK trout guide Martin Cottis paddled a self-guided trip and hooked into a big carp that inhaled a chartreuse Clouser stripped in three feet of water. Over the next month, the transition from pleasant fall fishing to cold water tactics should be complete. Striper fishermen will chase schools of breaking rockfish or troll over bait pods for them. Or work offshore wrecks and structure for sea bass, south-bound blues. While the menu of species available is significantly reduced from that of summer options, there’s still plenty of good fishing left. Here’s what some of PropTalk’s experts are angling for.

n October, live lining for resident stripers is the name of the game for Captain Harry Nield on the charter boat Kingfish II. The Deal Island -based skipper said he also plans to fish his center console boat, “beating the banks in the marshes for specs, reds and more striper.” “We will be using bait as well as plastics for the shallow water fishing,” he says. “In November, I will be starting the hunt for the big migratory stripers while still fishing for the mid-grade fish by trolling a mix of large and small baits. Once the big boys (and gals) show up in force, it will be game on until the end of December or until it gets too cold and they roll out to the ocean.” Book a fall fishing trip with Captain Harry via PropTalk’s charter fishing section. aptain Sonney Forrest of Reel Relief Charters (Solomons, MD) will spend the next two weeks casting lures to shallow water stripers, as well as his chasing the remaining bluefish, mixed in with schoolie stripers, that haven’t headed out of the Bay yet. He suggests looking for the working birds and when they aren’t obvious read the water for slicks on the surface that tip off feeding lower in the water column. “Stripers and bluefish will mix together and can be caught trolling or jigging metal lures when the gamefish head deeper in the water column,” he says. Keep an eye out for an occasional gray trout. See Captain Sonney’s ad in PropTalk’s charter boat section.

##Brad Spittel hooked this 34” Rock near Bloody Point. Photo by Rick Kanzler

aptain Monty Hawkins on the Ocean City, MD-based party boat Morning Star will be fishing every day for sea bass in November, and any random bluefish or other species swimming over the wrecks and reefs he routinely works. See Captain Monty’s ad in PropTalk’s charter boat section. own in Virginia, Ken Neill, the IGFA Representative and president of the Peninsula Salt Water Sport Fisherman’s Association says it’s rockfish time in Virginia. “The fishing will actually get better later in the season, but anglers will have a bad case of rockfish fever and will

be targeting school-sized fish along the area’s various bridges, while waiting for the mass of coastal migrants to invade around Thanksgiving,” he says. “Tautog are active and available at the CBBT and on just about every structure in the Bay and along the coast. The ocean wrecks will be loaded with fat sea bass but be careful to know the regulations. Sea bass will be closed the second half of October, and then will be open from November 1 through the end of the year.” Ken believes that the flounder fishing can be very good this time of year especially around structures like those at the Tower Reef and Triangle Wrecks. PropTalk November 2013 61

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“The Triangle Wrecks will be a good area to search for jumbo bluefish. Some of these choppers will be pushing 20 pounds,” he adds. “Offshore, action will be tuna, tuna, tuna. There will be some wahoo around also. For the adventurous, this is a great time of year to spend the night out there to do battle with a swordfish. Back inshore, speckled trout and puppy drum will be active throughout the remainder of the fall season.” or the next month, Captain Walt of Light Tackle Charters will be targeting striped bass almost exclusively. “The fall migration will be in full swing, and the stripers will be schooling up and feeding aggressively as they migrate down the Chesapeake Bay, headed toward their wintering grounds in the Atlantic Ocean,” he says. His clients throw artificial lures and flies on light tackle (12-pound gear) and Fly Gear (7-9 WT) to battle them. “Sometimes we’ll target open water areas marked by birds that are slashing down on the water to get the bait from the bait balls

##Capt. Harry Nield with a monster blue catfish caught in the Potomac River. Photo courtesy of CD Outdoors

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that the stripers are pushing to the surface,” he says. “Other times, we’ll target structure (points, grass banks, jetties, underwater humps, and wrecks) to cast to the structure where the stripers will be waiting to ambush their prey.” Captain Walt fishes along the Maryland-Virginia line area of the Chesapeake Bay. “I’m really looking forward to the jackets and long pants and cooler air temperatures that this fall fishing brings our way every year,” he adds. all has fallen on Southeastern Virginia and the fishing is picking up.” That’s the gospel from Ric Burnley, frequent PropTalk contributor and overall fishing nut in the southern Chesapeake. “October will see the last of summer species disappear from local waters and the first of fall’s fish arrive. Look for speckled trout and redfish action to kick up as the water temperature drops through the 60s. These fish will invade backwaters and the surf zone. Use a 1/8 to 3/4 ounce jighead and Gulp! for guaranteed action. A MirrOlure sinking twitchbait or Zara Spook topwater

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##Young anglers with keeper flounder caught during Capt. Dollar’s “Fishing Camp” in Ocean City. Photo by Chris D. Dollar

plug will pull larger fish and harder strikes,” Ric suggests. “Work the lure anywhere structure and current meet such as dropoffs, oyster beds, jetties or sloughs.” Once the striper season opens, he says to head for the rock islands of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, tossing with four-to six-inch swim shad or topwater poppers. About the same time the offshore wrecks should turn on for sea bass and flounder. “To score sea bass, drop a bottom rig baited with cut squid. When big bluefish move onto the wrecks, drop a three- to five-ounce vertical jig or troll with large swimming plugs,” he advises. “Offshore action could turn on for yellowfin tuna as the fish move out of the area for the winter. The fish may show up from the Norfolk Canyon to the Washington. Best bet will be the points and bays off Oregon Inlet, NC. As the weather cools, fishing should only get hotter.”

aptain Jeff Popp on the charter boat Vista Lady will spend the next four weeks chasing larger grade rockfish along the MarylandVirginia line. “At the end of October into November, I will be fishing the waters off Point Lookout, chasing breaking fish until the big migrators show, usually fishing from Point No Point down to Smith Point,” he says. “Breaking fish in late fall can produce some real quality fish.”

aptain Kevin Josenhans of Josenhans Fly Fishing thinks the speckled trout should be biting through October until the water temperature drops below 60 degrees, after which the catch will be mostly rockfish. “There are lots of 16- to 17-inch stripers in the shallows now, and with the anticipated influx of migrating rock this fall, we look to have plenty of action for our clients,” he predicts.

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Fish Spots

by Capt. C.D. Dollar

here are two things I can say about fishing from Tilghman Island in the fall: 1) you have a very chance at landing nice stripers, bluefish, and other species; and 2) odds are you’ll come away with a story, and a good one. There are some colorful characters down there. On the latter point I’ve heard from other anglers and experienced myself a few wild tales, but sharing those anecdotes is best done on a different platform. For basic geography, Tilghman Island is a skinny swath of land located in Talbot County on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, southwest of Easton. It is three miles long and situated at the end of the Bay Hundred peninsula. It has deep roots on the Shore, with the first English speakers settling the land in 1656. For centuries prior to that, native peoples inhabited the island. By car, you travel through Easton and the picturesque town of St. Michaels to reach the

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waterman’s village, which is separated from the mainland by Knapps Narrows over which a drawbridge allows passage onto the island. Tilghman is a relatively easy drive from the western shore, points east as well as major cities (Washington, DC, Baltimore, and Philadelphia, PA). For the non-angler, Tilghman Island and nearby St. Michaels offer the typical Eastern Shore experience: an eclectic blend of the traditional watermen’s heritage with modern amenities, such as bars and restaurants, seasonal events, and shopping. But if you’re reading this column, you want to hear about the fishing. On Tilghman Island, and adjacent areas, there are dozens of charter boats and several guides willing and able to put you on fish. Perhaps the most famous turn-key operation is The Harrison House (aka Chesapeake House), run for decades by the Harrison clan. Here you can go fishing, get your meals, and take your lodging all in one spot. Knapps Narrows Marina and Inn, located adjacent to the Knapps

Narrows Bridge, has a full-service boat yard, transient and seasonal slips, and a fuel dock, as well as a 20-room waterfront inn, restaurant, and tiki bar. For anglers looking for a self-guided trip, there are several public ramps (permit required) that give you easy access to the Chesapeake Bay, Choptank River, and many smaller creeks which teem with game in mid-October. Off the Choptank River, creeks such as Broad and Harris are just two of the many tributaries within an easy run of Tilghman. Light tackle and fly fishing is typically excellent in mid- to late October. Other hotspots in the Chesapeake’s mainstem include the Gooses, False Channel, and the Stone Rock, as well as the Poplar Island area, which has been white hot for rockfish and bluefish this year. Trolling bucktails and swim shads, jigging metals, or casting plugs to the shoreline at low light all can bring you tight to fish. So if you’re looking for a nice weekend getaway or a nice day trip, keep Tilghman on your radar screen.

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ne of the most difficult ways to learn how to fish the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean is trial and error. Then there’s the boat issue; we don’t all have one. Luckily, the Bay region is chock-full of knowledgeable guides and charter captains to show you the ropes and head boats, on which you can take a day’s journey with a bunch of like-minded piscatorial enthusiasts to find out where the hot spots are. Sweet! To the right you will find a directory of pro guides, charter boats, and head boats to get you started on your quest. Whether you like to fly fish, troll, or bottom fish, there’s likely a Bay expert who can lend a hand. Check back often, as we’ll be adding more listings every month.

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Clarks Landing is proud to announce the return of Rick Elliott to its Sales Team. Rick has rejoined Clarks Landing in the Northern Chesapeake Bay area and will be listing as well as selling brokerage boats, new Sea Rays, and new Tidewater sport fishing boats. Rick brings with him over 25 years of broker experience. He has extensive knowledge of the marine industry and specializes in Sea Rays as well as other high-quality boats. “I’m excited to rejoin the sales team at Clarks Landing. I’ve been away for a while but I’m looking forward to representing the largest Sea Ray dealer in the Mid-Atlantic region and their dedicated customers once again,” said Rick. clarkslandingmd.com

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Fusion Electronics, a leader in marine audio, announced that it is partnering with Regulator Marine, a manufacturer of performance offshore sportfishing. Fusion Electronics will supply all Regulators with Bluetooth streaming, multifunction displays, remotes, compatible screens, and popular mobile computing devices that will stand up to the elements. “Our best-in-class onboard entertainment solutions deliver the very best in true-marine audio and bluetooth capability, as well as address the complete range of boatbuilders’ audio entertainment needs,” said Todd Crocker, Fusion Electronics U.S.A. “We are pleased to partner with Regulator Marine to offer its discerning customers the quality, innovative control and dedicated support that comes with each FUSION product.” fusionelectronics.com Follow us!

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Annapolis Yacht Sales is pleased to announce the addition of Gregg Cohen as Division Sales Manager for the Power Division. He’ll be based out of the office in Annapolis at Bert Jabin Yacht Yard. “Since purchasing the company last October,” says company president Tim Wilbricht, “we have been on a quest to find the right person to lead our company’s efforts for power, and Gregg was a standout in this competitive field.” Congratulations on the new gig, Gregg! Atlantis Weather Gear is coming to Annapolis! The company plans on taking over the space currently inhabited by the Annapolis Museum Store on Main Street. They’ll be selling top of the line foul weather gear along with their sister company, Cloudveil. atlantisweathergear.com

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Pocket Yacht Company has moved! The Grasonville, MD, dealer that sells and services Cutwater Yachts and Ranger Tugs has moved to 411 Winchester Creek Rd. The new location allos Pocket Yacht Company to share a space with Grande Yachts: look for Pocket Yachts in the East Showroom. pocket-yacht.com/drupal

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28’ Carver Mariner ’88 Freshened Mercruiser 230s. Only 267 hrs. 2013 survey. Very good cond. $12,500 john@sherwoods.us (410 ) 269-1907.

28’ Gentleman’s Cruiser ‘03 Lionheart (Calvin Beal) Classic down east, Yanmar dsl, Totally refit, varnished teak, new Awlgrip (hull & decks), bow thruster, huge cockpit, fridge, radar/ GPS, Wow!! Asking $149,000. Sabreline-Annapolis 410-693-3311 28’ Sea Ray ‘04 Twin Mercruiser 4.3L MPI Alpha 220hp I/O Gas - 47,500 Contact Mike Skreptack at (410) 8679550 or mike.s@clarkslanding.com 28’ Sea Ray 280 ’06 Sundancer Twin Mercruiser 4.3 MPI Alpha 220 HP I/O Gas *AS-IS* - $63,900 - Contact Kim Ewing (410) 604-4300 or kewing@clarkslanding.com

28’ Albemarle 285 Express Fisherman ’03 Volvo Penta 5.0 Gxi, 500 hrs., Twin I/O, Gas, 260 gallon fuel tank, head w/shower, galley, microwave, refrigerator, sink, Raymarine Sounder, VHF radio, Smart pilot, GPS color LCD display, windlass anchor, CD stereo, outriggers, 4 sided enclosure, Volvo Jackshaft to DP stern drives & DuoProps, $64,999 obo, 757-472-0542 or cecilgroves@cox.net

28’ Judge ’05 Phoenix Twin Honda 4stroke quite power, lightly used, good accommodations, good equipment list. In Annapolis Call Frank 410-703 4017 or frank@walczakyacht.com details on www.walczakyacht.com

28’ Legacy Yachts 28 ’00 Clean and well cared for, hull painted in 2011 along w/bottom paint, all exterior varnish work redone this year, excellent day cruiser or local weekender $88,800 call Tommy Harken 843-830-4483 or tommy@northpointyachtsales.com

28’ Southport ’08 One owner, 240 hrs on Yamaha Four Strokes w/warranties, new enclosure, gorgeous boat with the best ride in its class. $112,900. Call Ned Dozier, 443-995-0732, ned@theyachtgroup.com, www.theyachtgroup.com

Regal Commodore 2860 ‘05 Twin Volvo 224 engines w/new drives & warranty, air, VHF, GPS, radar, trades ok $54,500 Jackson Marine Sales, North East, MD. Robert Mitchell 410-287-9400-214

Sea Ray 280 Sundancer ’01 Ready for twins? More family fun? Stylish 28’6” Express Cruiser with Twin Mercruiser (210-hp each), Low hrs, fresh water boat, camper canvas, remote spotlight, generator, AC/Heat, windlass, Vacuflush head, shower, microwave, refrigerator, stove, compass, VHF, depthfinder, CD audio system w/6 CD changer, flat screen TV, cockpit cover, cockpit table, battery charger, Sport Spoiler w/overhead lighting, swim platform, barbecue grill. (571) 258-0119. 29’ Dyer Down East Cruiser ‘86 165-hp Volvo, Custom seating in cockpit, extended hardtop, immaculate! Not a nicer Dyer on the market. Reduced to $77,500 OBYS 410-226-0100

29’ Back Cove ’08 Blackbird Hardtop New black Awlgrip hull, Yanmar 315-hp dsl, AC/heat, perfect cruiser, bow thruster, aft enclosure, bench seat, Furuno electronics, Navnet 3D GPS, radar, Cute! Asking $175,000. Sabreline-Annapolis 410-693-3311

29’ Cobalt 293 ’99 Lightly used one owner cruiser, only 186hrs on twin Volvo Penta engines, as new cond. and clean as whistle. Priced to sell! $39,900 Contact Keith 410-267-8181 or Keith@AnnapolisYachtSales.com

29’ Hinckley Talaria 29 R ’03 JAN PIETER (NEW TO MARKET) has been lovingly maintained and has very few hrs on her dsl eng. She lives under a custom built, covered slip & has always been Hinckley maintained. Priced at $219,000. Offered by Hinckley Yachts, contact Peter Howard (410) 263-0095 or phoward@hinckleyyachts.com

29’ MJM 29z ’12 Being sold as a dealer demo, great looking, fuel efficient, easy handling and stable ride. Ideal for someone downsizing from larger power or sail. Offered at $375,000, Call Ken Comerford 410-280-2038 or ken@northpointyachtsales.com

29’ Sea Ray 290 Amberjack ’02 Low hr lift kept express cruiser w/fishing package. Livewell, bait prep station, transom fishbox, and rocket launchers. $51,500. Call Scott at 703-307-5900 or smacdonald@bluewateryachtsales.com 29’ Sea Ray 290 Amberjack ’03 Twin Mercruiser Inboards w/ V drives, Gen Air/Heat, Raymarine C80 - Exceptionally clean! $59,500 Call Tony Tumas day or evening (443) 553-5046. email: tony@ greatblueyachts.com, see photos & full specs at www.greatblueyachts.com

29’ Tiara 2900 Coronet Custom ’04 Stored indoors for 9 months of year, light seasonal use, professionally maintained, full canvas and electronics. Offered at $92,500 call Ken Comerford 410-280-2038 or ken@northpointyachtsales.com 30’ Sea Ray ’94 Weekender Twin Mercruiser 5.7L 250hp I/B Gas – $15,840 – Contact Kellie Moody at (410) 604-4300 or kmoody@clarkslanding.com 30’ Sea Ray ‘04 Sundancer Twin Mercruiser 350 MAG MPI 300hp I/B Gas - $69,900 - Contact Mike Skreptack at (410) 867-9550 or mike.s@clarkslanding.com

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30’ Boston Whaler 285 Conquest ’10 Extremely clean. Perfect for fishing or family! Only 60 hrs on a set of 225-hp Mercury Verrado Four Stroke outboard motors. Call Today! Patrick@AnnapolisYachtSales.com 410-267-8181

30’ Bruckmann 29.9 Blue Star (2001) Aggressively priced at $132,000. Neat as a pin and comfortable below. Twin dsls w/ low hrs. Contact davidcox@ northpointyachtsales.com or call 410310-3476 for details or make an offer.

30’ Grady-White 300 Marlin ’02 Yamaha Four Strokes, loaded to fish or cruise, lift kept, owner moving up. $79,500 Call Ned Dozier, 443-9950732, ned@theyachtgroup.com, www.theyachtgroup.com.

31’ Sea Ray 310 ’12 Low hrs. All the right gear. Asking $179,900. Motivated sellers - Bring any reasonable offer! Contact Dan Nardo Dan@AnnapolisYachtSales.com or 410-267-8181

31’ Stamas ’01 Rare twin Yanmar dsls with low hrs and Furuno electronics. Local boat. Estate sale. $59,000 Call Ned Dozier, 443-995-0732, ned@theyachtgroup.com, www.theyachtgroup.com

31’ Stuart Boatworks ’95/’13 $99,000. Amazing boat that can cruise, entertain, or fish. Complete refit including new 380 Cummins with 19 hrs. Call Ned Dozier, 443-995-0732 (cell), ned@theyachtgroup.com, www.theyachtgroup.com

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30’ Mainship Pilot II ’03 Single Yanmar dsl, Gen Set, Air/Heat, thruster, full enclosure $93,000 Call Tony Tumas day or evening (443) 553-5046. email: tony@greatblueyachts.com, see photos & full specs at www.greatblueyachts.com 30’ Regal 3060 ’08 Shed kept, well maintained and very well equipped. T-5.0 Volvo 270 H.P. and generator. Cherry cabinets, corian countertop. Queen berth in midcabin. Loaded, must see $77,500 Sassafras Harbor Marina Yacht Sales (888)221-5022 31’ Concord ‘73 Flybridge (U&L cntrls), good cond, twin 260-hp FW-cld Mercruisers (150 hrs), AC+rev cyc heat, new inst & cntrls, GPSCP,VHF,dpth,spd, Sea Scouts, a bargain at $5K obo, James Klimek, 271246-4631, JK3043@aol.com. 31’ Silverton 310 ‘84 Convertible Twin Chrysler 5.2L 235-hp I/O $8,900 - Contact Jeff Truesdale at (410) 867-9550 or boatinginfomd@clarkslanding.com

32’ Carver 3207 ‘86 Aft Cabin Recently repowered with 350 Crusaders, new gen. and AC. Price Reduced $24,500. Please contact Jason Whitson at Jackson Marine Sales 410-287-9400 x215 or 484-994-4244 jwhitson@jacksonmarinesales.com 32’ Carver 3207 ‘87 Aft Cabin, Twin Mercruiser 5.7L 260-hp I/B - $21,500 Contact Kellie Moody at (410) 604-4300 or kmoody@clarkslanding.com

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Pow e r 32’ Cruisers Yachts 320 ‘04 This express cruiser has the capacity for many guests with the spaciousness and comfort of home. $75,000 Call Today! Patrick@AnnapolisYachtSales.com 410-267-8181

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32’ Sea Ray 320 Sundancer ’05 Twin Mercruiser 496 MAG Bravo III I/O Gas $93,086 - Contact Kellie Moody at (410) 604-4300 or kmoody@clarkslanding. com

32’ Sharps Island ’90 Paxlita Single Cummins 250 w/bow thruster, low hrs , 18 knot cruise. Very clean, looks far newer than her yrs. Good electronics pkg. In Annapolis Call Frank 410-703 4017 or frank@walczakyacht.com details on www.walczakyacht.com 33’ Sea Ray 330 ‘10 Sundancer Twin Mercruiser 350 MAG 300-hp I/B Gas $189,058 - Contact Paul J. Lash at (410) 867-9550 or pjlash@clarkslanding.com

32’ Wellcraft 3200 ‘89 St. Tropez Twin Mercury 7.4L 340-hp I/B Gas - $12,900 Contact Paul J. Lash at (410) 867-9550 or pjlash@clarkslanding.com

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32’ Albin Sportfisher ’92 Downeast style perfect for the Chesapeake. Single Cat dsl, thruster for maneuverability. Generator, A/C, Helm chairs, Canvas and lots of cockpit space. $64,900. Contact Pat@AnnapolisYachtSales.com or 410-267-8181.

33’ Chaparral 330 Signature ’04 Impeccably maintained one owner boat with only 380 hrs! Great layout for entertaining with every option. $94,000. Call Scott at 703-307-5900 or smacdonald@bluewateryachtsales.com

New places to pick up 33’ Four Winns 318 Vista ’07 The cleanest of its kind. With a smooth riding hull and spacious interior. A must see! $89,900 Contact Patrick Hopkins 410-267-8181 or Patrick@AnnapolisYachtSales.com

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32’ Parker 2310 ’06 Clean with a Yamaha 225-hp (<200 hrs). Great fishing boat with “rocket launchers”, built-in insulated fish-box, swim platform, large V-berth, port-a-potty. $43,900. Contact Dan@AnnapolisYachtSales.com or 410-570-8533

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34’ Carver 34 Santego ’89 For entertainment, live-aboard or long distance cruising, ‘Tex Sixteen’ will not disappoint! Priced to sell at $33,000 with motivated seller! Contact Ian 410-2678181 or ian@annapolisyachtsales.com

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32’ Regulator ’05 The 32 FS includes the Fiberglass Grillage System™ which provides structural framework & stability to fish in any sea condition. Call for options. $89,000 lewis@compositeyacht.biz 410-476 4414

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34’ Mainship 34 Trawler ’05 This boat sets the standard for usable space in a boat this size. Joystick controlled bow & stern thrusters, low hrs, beautifully kept, PRICE REDUCED TO $149,000 David Malkin 410-280-2038 or david@northpointyachtsales.com

Bonadeo 34, Only used Bonadeo available, ’09 Forward seating model, w/custom cushions, exceptional Garmin 15” electronics pkg, teak helm, covering boards. Many other options including 300 Verados w/extended warranties, electronics updated in 2011. Call Larry or Tony at 772-463-7447 larry@bonadeoboatworks.com

35’ Marlago ’09. 300 Verados w/172 hours & warranties. Black Awlgripped hullsides, Garelick armchair seats, enclosure. Fresh water use, just detailed & buffed. Amazing boat. Call Ned Dozier, 443-995-0732, ned@theyachtgroup.com, www.theyachtgroup.com

35’ Tiara 3500 ’95 Twin Crusader, Gen 35’ Maxum 3500 ‘04 SCR Set, Air/Heat, full enclosure, Very clean! Twin Mercruiser 8.1S 370-hp I/B $69,900 clean! Call Tony Tumas day or Gas - $79,950 - Contact Gregg evening (443) 553-5046. email: tony@ Dyson at (410) 867-9550 or greatblueyachts.com, see photos & full gdyson@clarkslanding.com specs at www.greatblueyachts.com

34’ Pursuit Express ’00 New canvas; Bristol cond.; A/C; genset; many upgrades. New listing. Asking $109,000. Call Rick Casali 410-279-5309 or Rick@NorthPointYachtSales.com

35’ Sea Ray 350 ‘12 Twin Mercruiser 350 Axius 320-hp I/O Gas - $265,000 Contact Jeff Truesdale at (410) 604-4300 or boatinginfomd@clarkslanding.com 35’ Carver 355 Double Cabin ’95 Spacious interior w/new carpet ’12 and new windows ’13. Aft deck hardtop with enclosure. T-Crusaders w/low hours Gen., Elects, Windlass. $49,900 Sassafras Harbor Marina Yacht Sales (888) 221-5022

36’ Cruisers 3672 ‘01 Fresh water express cruiser. Spacious interior w/ upscale Cherrywood cabinetry. Large aftdeck. Walk-through windshield. T-8.1 Mercruisers, $89,900 Sassafras Harbor Marina Yacht Sales (888) 221-5022 36’ Hinckley Picnic Boat Classic ’99 CIAO BELL is a Hinckley maintained Classic Picnic Boat /many recent upgrades including Flag Blue Awlgrip and bowrail . She is ready to go. $220k Offered by Hinckley Yachts, contact Peter Howard (410) 263-0095 or phoward@hinckleyyachts.com

36’ Judge Chesapeake ’07 Cummins QSB 425-hp, dual station, 3.5KW Gen, AC/Heat, Auto Pilot, bow thruster, full electronics, custom paint, Great for cruising & fishing, many more options. $225,000, jim.bento@oceanmarinellc.com, (757) 328-6061. 37’ Back Cove Salon Express ‘11 Well equipped, lightly used and maintained professionally. Excellent price at $415,000 OBSY 410-226-0100 37’ Sea Ray 370 ‘11 Sundancer Twin Mercruiser Axius 375-hp I/O Gas - $299,900 - Contact Kim Ewing (410) 604-4300 or kewing@clarkslanding.com 37’ Egg Harbor Sport Yacht ’08 T-Cummins QSB 5.9, Generator, hardtop w/strata-glass enclosure, Outriggers,2 strms, head w/stall shower. Demo, like new cond. $369,000. Sassafras Harbor Marina Yacht Sales (410)-708-0579

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37’ Formula PC ’04 $119,500. Lift kept, new Imron paint, low hrs on 496 Mercs w/drive showers. Perfect cond. and the best deal on the market. Call Ned Dozier, 443-995-0732 (cell), ned@theyachtgroup.com, www.theyachtgroup.com

37’ Judge Oxford ’10 True Love Coastal cruiser, classic profile, hard top / hard back, economical, quiet, single Cummins dsl. All optionsBow & stern thrusters easy to operate, reduced. Call Chris 443-926-1278, www.walczakyacht.com

37’ Rinker 342 Express Cruiser ’06 PRICE JUST REDUCED! Professionally maintained, beautiful boat that is loaded with generator, Airco, dinghy, TV and many other upgrades. Now Asking $95,000 Call Bob (410)-267-8181 or Bob@AnnapolisYachtSales.com 38’ Carver Aft Cabin ’89 Two strm, 2 head floor plan. New carpet and curtains ‘12. Large aft deck w/wet bar and refrigerator. Powered by T-Mercruiser. Comfortable live-aboard.$59,000 Sassafras Harbor Marina Yacht Sales (888)221-5022 38’ Little Harbor Whisperjet ’99 TRAVELLER is a fine example of a wellequipped Little Harbor 38. Lightly used & Hinckley maintained. Would make a great boat for day or overnight boating. Price reduced to $259,000. Offered by Hinckley Yachts, contact Peter Howard (410) 263-0095 or phoward@hinckleyyachts.com. 39’ Sea Ray 390 MY Cummins dsl, Gen, Air, thruster, radar, washer/dryer $235,000 Call Tony Tumas day or evening (443) 553-5046. email: tony@ greatblueyachts.com, see photos & full specs at www.greatblueyachts.com 40’ Sea Ray 40 ‘07 Motor Yacht Twin Cummins QSB 425 407-hp I/B dsl - $268,000 - Contact Mike Skreptack at (410) 867-9550 or mike.s@clarkslanding.com

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40’ Cabo Convertible ’06 Immaculate one owner boat w/every option and over $70k of electronics. Twin MAN R6800CRMs w/1000 hr service just completed. $529,000. Call Scott MacDonald. 703-307-5900 or smacdonald@bluewateryachtsales. com

41’ Carver Motoryacht ’07 Lift kept! Well-maintained local boat. 370-hp Volvo D6 dsls, 9Kw generator, Furuno and Raymarine electronics. Great accommodations in a manageable size. Call Ned Dozier, 443-995-0732, ned@theyachtgroup.com, www.theyachtgroup.com.

42’ Uniessee ’99 ARGO Twin Cummins 450s, 2 strm w/ fantastic accommodations inside & out. Truly an Academy Award Winner in all respects. Free Slip for remainder of 2013. Call Frank 410-703 4017 or frank@walczakyacht.com details at www.walczakyacht.com

40’ Formula 400SS ’01 Mercruiser 502s with 380 hrs, new gen w/13 hrs. New enclosure, just detailed, local boat in perfect shape. Fast, gorgeous, and comfortable. Owner moving up. $99,000 Call Ned Dozier, 443-995-0732, ned@theyachtgroup.com, www.theyachtgroup.com

41’ Sea Ray 410 ’86 Motoryacht Gen, AC, radar, twin GM 8V71s with 1600 original hrs Asking $59,900 Please contact Jason Whitson at Jackson Marine Sales 410-287-9400 x215 or 484-994-4244 jwhitson@jacksonmarinesales.com

43’ Island Pilot ’08 W/twin IPS Pod drives powered by 435 Volvo common rail electronic dsls. Single strm model w/ great accommodations & equipment. Low hrs, great cond., Call Mark 410-980 5364 See full detail @ www.walczakyacht.com

42’ Deadrise ’37 Complete refit 2012 to make her the ultimate gentleman’s Chesapeake Bay boat. Winner People’s Choice award at St. Michaels 2013 show. Amazing opportunity. Call Ned Dozier, 443-995-0732 (cell), ned@theyachtgroup.com, www.theyachtgroup.com

43’ Sabreline Trawler ’96 3 cabin w/ wonderful accommodations & equipment. Large flybridge & cockpit. Twin Cat dsl power. Includes dinghy on lift at swim platform. Call Frank 410-7034017. see full specs at www.walczakyacht.com

40’ Riviera Convertible ’05 Custom props and 480 Cummins w/warranties and only 300 hrs provide amazing economy. New electronics in 2010. Boat is in turnkey shape. Owner will consider partial trade. $359,000 Call Ned Dozier, 443-995-0732, ned@theyachtgroup. com, www.theyachtgroup.com.

40’ Robbins This Robbins 40 is in pristine cond. Attention to maintenance & upgrades shows tremendously. 2010 Refit--500-hp Cummins (8.3L QSC-500) 1000 hrs, Asking $180,000 Contact lewis@compositeyacht.biz 410-476 4414

42’ Jones ’00 Well equipped dual purpose bay boat. 575-hp dsl eng, A/C w/reverse cycle heat, engine driven heater, gen, radar, & so much more!! Asking $165,000. Contact lewis@compositeyacht.biz 410-476-4414

43’ Viking Dual Cabin Motor Yacht ’79 Sought after cruiser with nothing left to upgrade. New generator, air, electronics, plumbing, tanks, windlass... everything upgraded! $125,000. Call Scott at 703-307-5900 or smacdonald@bluewateryachtsales.com 43’ Wellcraft San Remo ’88 Cat 3208 dsls, Gen, Air, hard top, inflatable w/OB and many upgrades $89,900 Call Tony Tumas day or evening (443) 553-5046. email: tony@greatblueyachts.com, see photos & full specs at www.greatblueyachts.com

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44’ Hinckley Talaria Flybridge ’08 BLUE ANGEL represents a virtually new T-44 FB and is a head-turner wherever she goes. Outfitted w/the ultimate in entertainment systems & options; she leaves nothing to be desired. Recent clean survey available! Price reduced to $849,000. Offered by Hinckley Yachts, contact Peter Howard (410) 263-0095 or phoward@hinckleyyachts.co.

44’ Riviera Sport Yacht ’09 Volvo IPS600s w/Joystick. Blue Awlgripped hull, hydraulic platform w/ Zodiac RIB, every option including teak cockpit. Amazing boat. $649,000 Call Ned Dozier, 443-995-0732, ned@theyachtgroup.com. www.theyachtgroup.com 45’ Sea Ray 450 ‘00 Express Twin Cummins 450 430-hp I/B dsl - $221,900 Contact Mike Skreptack at (410) 8679550 or mike.s@clarkslanding.com

47’ Riviera Excalibur M470 ’04 COMPLETE Refit 2011. New motors, drives soft goods, electronics, everything. Boat was lift kept under cover in fresh water. Only redone to keep a crew busy. Unreal opportunity. Call Ned Dozier, 443-995-0732, ned@theyachtgroup.com. www.theyachtgroup.com

47’ Riviera M470 Excalibur ’08 Volvo common rail dsls provide amazing economy & speed (38mph cruise at 26 gph). Blue Awlgripped hullsides, new electronics, one owner. Amazing opportunity. $299,000 Call Ned Dozier, 443-995-0732, ned@theyachtgroup.com, www.theyachtgroup.com

47’ Riviera M470 Sports Cruiser ’02 (AKA Wellcraft Excalibur) Turnkey Ready, This boat is in mint cond., as real must see! Too many extras to list. Current asking price is $149,000 Interesting trades considered. (410) 320-2270.

48’ Glass Boat Works Custom ChesapeakeDowneast Flybridge ’04. Twin Cummins, 3 helm stations, great layout, original owner, very custom, offered at a fraction of replacement. $349,000. Call Ned Dozier, 443-9950732, ned@theyachtgroup.com, www.theyachtgroup.com. 48’ Golden Star Pilothouse ’89 Exceptional! galley, salon, & dinette on same level. Teak-n-holly floors. T-250 Perkins, T-stations, generator. Long range live aboard possibilities. $162,500 Sassafras Harbor Marina Yacht Sales (888) 221-5022

47’ Suwanee F/B Sedan ’07 Defying Gravity - 2 strm. Beautiful hand crafted cherry interior. Galley up, upper & lower helms. Twin low hr Cummins dsls w/ stern-drives. Fresh electronics. Prepaid dockage thru 2013 at National Harbor. Call Mark Ferrier 410-980-5364 or mark@walczakyacht.com details at www.walczakyacht.com

52’ Jefferson Monticello ’87 Really beautiful, elegant motor yacht suitable as a luxury live-aboard or weekend cruiser. Twin 320-hp Caterpillar dsls in ’02. Loaded, clean! $164,900 Contact Keith at 410-267-8181 or Keith@AnnapolisYachtSales.com

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54’ Meridian 540 Pilothouse ’03 This beautiful one owner yacht has all you’d expect and more! Beautifully appointed with a wide open layout. Must be seen! Asking $439,000. Only one on the east coast! Pocket-Yacht (410) 827-5230.

56’ Aicom Sport Cruiser ’06 3 strms, 3 head accommodations w/cherry high gloss interior, staircase to FB, Twin 3406 Cat electric dsl engs with 1000 hrs, Service completed, Cruise @ 24 kts. Bow thruster, 15.5 Gen set Call Bill 410353 4712 See full spec at walczakyacht.com

58’ Westbay Sonship ’97 Twin Detroits, twin gens. A shed-kept showpiece owned by a marine industry veteran. The best of these legendary pilothouse yachts. $549,000 Call Ned Dozier, 443-995-0732, ned@theyachtgroup.com

Yamaha Exciter 270 ’97 with Trailer. (16.7ft.) T-135-hp. Proff. maint. 60+ mph. Great for skiing, tubing. Garage kept winter, lift kept summer (410) 591-1484) $7800.

70’ Ocean Alexander ’89 Beautifully designed both inside and out, with a fit and finish befitting of Ocean Alexander’s reputation. Custom marble, full size bath/shower. $495,000. Contact Ian@AnnapolisYachtSales.com or 410-267-8181.

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42’ Custom Devlin Picnic Express Single 8.1L Merc , only 200 hours , 20kts, Stern Thruster, 2 staterooms, custom trailer. $85,000 Curtis Stokes & Associates- Call Randy Walterhoefer at 917-478-4944 randy@curtisstokes.net

43’ Island Pilot 435 ‘08 Twin Volvo 435hp IPS Drives . Beautiful condition ! $285,000 / Also available 39’ IP395 ‘07 $249,000 located walking distance from the Show ! Curtis Stokes & Associates Call Randy Walterhoefer 917-478-4944 randy@curtisstokes.net

56’ Sea Ray 560 Sedan Bridge ‘00 Twin CAT 3406 , teak cockpit sole, rare light wood interior , custom decor package. Stidd helm chairs ,EZ2CY. $345,000. Curtis Stokes & Associates. Call Randy Walterhoefer 917-478-4944 randy@curtisstokes.net 24’ Glastron V-berth, mid-berth, fish finder, refrigerator/freezer, 250-hp Volvo inboard, slip paid until 2014. $19,000 Call Ed (301) 254-4722.

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28’ Albin TE Newport Edition ‘07 Flush Deck, Bowthruster, Yanmar 315hp only 345 hours . Located walking distance from the Show! $107,000 Curtis Stokes & Associates -Call Randy Walterhoefer at 917-478-4944 randy@curtisstokes.net

38’ Atlantic Duffy ‘03 White hull w/extended roof - 2009 repowered w/new John Deere 300-hp. Fiberglass hull & Airex Core deck/superstructure. Long range cruiser w/many extras, very well maintained - 500gal. fuel, 140gal. water, excel. electronics, all nautical charts, Newport to the Bahamas 2013 in paper & digital, full equipment & ready to go. Turnkey boat. Special price $179,000. call owner 401-239-0349, cscheidt@nvcharts.com for more information.

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Associate Publisher SpinSheet Publishing Company is looking for a new Associate Publisher for SpinSheet Magazine, PropTalk Magazine, and Start Sailing Now. The ideal candidate is an energetic, organized, people person with extensive sales, marketing, and management experience. He or she must love sailing and powerboating on the Chesapeake Bay and regularly participate in both activities. The position is full-time based in our Annapolis office with some weekend and evening commitments—more during the boating season. Compensation is a base salary and benefits with a bonus structure. Interested candidates should send a resume and letter detailing why he or she should be part of our team to mary@spinsheet.com

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Alliance Marine.................................................... 79 Annapolis Yacht Sales................................... 31,70 Automotive Training Center............................... 26 Bay Shore Marine................................................ 49 Black Dog Propellers.......................................... 17 Boatyard Bar & Grill............................................ 24 BOE Marine.......................................................... 80 Bohemia Bay Yacht Harbor................................ 37 Boudreau Agency................................................ 45 Calvert Co Dept of Economic Development.... 26 Chesapeake Area Captains Assn....................... 57 Chesapeake Beach Resort & Spa...................... 25 Clarks Landing................................................. 9,29 Clean Fuels.......................................................... 45 Composite Yacht................................................. 55 Coppercoat USA.................................................. 54 Curtis Stokes & Associates.................................. 2

Cypress Marine.................................................... 54 Diversified Marine............................................... 41 Eastport Yacht Center......................................... 33 Fawcett Boat Supplies........................................ 33 Formula X2........................................................... 48 Harbor East Marina............................................. 54 Harrison Yacht Sales........................................... 34 Hinckley Yachts Annapolis................................. 69 MESCO Homeport Discount Marine Supplies.... 7 Interlux................................................................. 13 J Gordon............................................................... 41 Jackson Marine Sales......................................... 16 Kent Island Kayaks............................................. 63 Kompletely Kustom Marine................................ 20 Marine Technical Services.................................. 57 MarineMax........................................................... 4,5 Martini Yacht Sales.............................................. 28

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ABYI Marine Surveyors, LLC Powerboat & sailboat surveys, big or small, gas or diesel. Contact Derek Rhymes, NAMS-CMS and SAMS A.M.S. (410) 2684404 or toll-free (866) 608-4404.

INDEX OF ADVERTISERS

McNeilis Group.................................................... 46 MSSA Fishing Tournament................................... 3 North Point Yacht Sales...................................... 39 Passion Paddle Sports....................................... 57 Pettit Paint............................................................ 52 Pocket-Yacht Company...................................... 19 Rhode River Marina............................................. 15 S&J Yachts........................................................... 71 Sassafras Harbor Marina Yacht Sales................. 8 Scandia Marine Services............................... 30,48 Somers Cove....................................................... 62 South Annapolis Yacht Centre........................... 46 TackleCove.com.................................................. 63 Tidal Fish.............................................................. 60 Walczak Yacht Sales........................................... 11 Wooden Boat Restoration Company................. 55 Yacht Group, The................................................. 67

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