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Annapolis: An Insider’s Guide

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Indian Summer: Wrap-Up

“When things go too easily, some of us get a little complacent.” See what can happen when confidence attempts to climb above skill, care, and common sense. by Charlie Iliff

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“A” Dock: Tommy Gunther and Friends

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Southbound: Finding the Odd in Odyssey

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“Ric’s earliest fishing memories consist of his dad, flounder, toothy bluefish, and an aluminum skiff.” Angling and sharing what works are Burnley family traditions. by Kendall Osborne

Bad Boys Beware: Maryland’s NRP: Part Two

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Coming in December • ‘Tis the Season: Winterization/Winter Prep • Holiday “Gift of Giving” Guide • Getting Lit: Lighted Boat Parades • Dreamboat: Beneteau Swift Trawler 52 • Building Ocean Pointer • Never Too Late for Late-Season Stripers

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70 ON THE COVER Garth Hichens of Annapolis Yacht Sales puts Beneteau’s new Swift Trawler 52 through her paces on the Severn River. You can see her up close and personal at the U.S. Powerboat Show October 13-16 on Dock C. Photo by Gary Reich

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I See Readers . . . R emember the scene from the movie “Meet the Parents” where Robert Deniro’s character Jack Byrnes motions his first and second fingers at his eyes, points them at son-in-law-to-be Greg Focker (played by Ben Stiller), and says “I will be watching you.”? Well, I watch you. As I was slurping coffee and sopping up the yolky remains of a bacon-egg-cheese sandwich at the counter of the Harbour Deli in Eastport during the setup of the U.S. Powerboat Show last year, I noticed a gentleman browsing the pages of PropTalk and couldn’t help trying to spy which pages he stopped and read and which ones he casually flipped right past. It was painful to watch. I thought, “Hey, I worked hard on that section,” as he zipped right past the table of contents (a section Senior Editor Ruth Christie will confirm I am annoyingly particular about). Then he stopped on a couple of ads, perused a couple of articles briefly, and then pushed the magazine to the side. Ouch. (He must have been a sailor.) Last month, I was graciously allowed to be a power parasite at Ahh, Coffee here in Eastport while BG&E did an agonizingly slow job of getting power back up at my house and the PropTalk lair. In fact, two or three of our October feature articles were written in that coffee shop on a laptop—I never thought I’d be that person. Every morning, I’d slip in early and charge up my gizmos while punching articles into the small keyboard of my “ultraport-

able” laptop. Ahh, Coffee is a distribution point for PropTalk, so during my two-day sequester there, I had the opportunity to spy several readers flipping through the magazine. I couldn’t help myself. If a magazine were a candy bar, the cover would be the wrapper. It’s designed to catch your attention, begging you to pick it up off the shelf. We sometimes spend an agonizing amount of time picking out our cover shots each month, so when I see people take pause and pick an issue up off a rack; I smile a little bit inside; it means we did our job. The adrenaline rush for me though, is when I see someone dig into an article. Their eyes lock in, and you might even get lucky enough to see some emotion happen. That’s the money shot. Something you’ve conceived and written affects someone enough to grab at some piece of their psyche. It’s magic, and we hope that happens a lot when you read PropTalk. We know we can’t be all things to all people. But we sure hope you like what you’re seeing in PropTalk these days. I mean hell, it’s 4:30 a.m. as I am typing this out. Am I crazy or what? With all sincerity, please let us know what you love about PropTalk, and what you might not love so much, and suggest anything you’d like us to cover that may not be on our radar. It’s as easy as dropping an e-mail to gary@proptalk.com. We’ve always said around here “It’s your magazine,” and believe it or not, we mean it.

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t was on a late afternoon in September, while the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee blasted wind and rain at our offices, when I received a call from a gentleman who resides on the Northern Neck of Virginia. Unfortunately, his call was to take exception with some of the verbiage I had used in my August “Prop Thoughts” column on page nine. Admittedly, I had some forewarning about my use of the term “Old Lady Thomas’s Store,” but the sound advice was ignored. There was less concern about the “You can have any beer you like as long as it’s Budweiser” comment, but apparently that went over like a lead balloon, too. The hope was to paint the area as a fine place to visit and somewhere special, which is sincere. My father and I camped and fished the area when I was a child (I even think my YMCA Indian Guides “tribe” had a campout there once), and I spend at least a couple of long holiday weekends on the Rappahannock every year. So, kind caller, I would like to formally apologize to Mrs. Thomas, whose “Thomas Store” stores do have a larger selection of beer outside of Budweiser (and more hams than those cured in Smithfield—both attempts at satire), and to any Northern Neck residents who feel that I portrayed them as folks with a penchant for the St. Louis brew. My intent was completely the opposite. ~Gary

Galley Gastronomy Hi Gary, I am a long-time reader and noted your recent issue, which discussed the finer points of cooking in small galleys (Galley Gastronomy, page 36 September PropTalk). We own a 42-foot 1954 Matthews cruiser, and wherever we go we get raves and thumbs up with many people shouting to us that they too owned the “Cadillac of Wooden Boats.” Doug Brown Crownsville, MD Doug, We love long-time readers! Thanks for the great pictures of your Matthews and the incredible-looking meals your wife churns out of the galley. Lately I have been honing my “cooler cooking” skills, which involve finding subs that stand up to icy water for long days fly fishing out on the water in a center-console boat. ~Gary

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Boatshop Reports Hi Gary, Regarding the question about the boat pictured top left on page 66 of the October issue of PropTalk in the Boatshop Reports section: I believe what you have there is a restored Starcraft. My guess is that she is a Holiday, Islander, or Chieftan model from the 1970s. If I had to make a distinction, my guess would be an 18-foot Holiday. A side note: Starcraft originated from Starcraft aluminum water tanks, which were used on farms (a la the Starcraft Tank Company in Indiana). The picture brought back the past for me because my father bought a 16-foot Jupiter, which scared the crap out of me as a 10-year-old because I thought since she was made of metal, she was bound to sink at any moment. I greatly enjoy your magazine, especially the Boatshop Reports. Chuck Bell Annapolis, MD (A “non-metal” boater to this day.) Gary, I know all about the boat on page 66 of the October issue of PropTalk. What a surprise to see our boat! She is a Starcraft Chieftan circa 1970 restored by my husband, Dan Zell with a little help from me on the upholstery. Now that she has her “new” vintage motor from Marine Mart, we’re ready for the water. Now, if it would just stop raining. I can’t wait to hear if anyone identified it. Lois Zell Crownsville, MD

Letters

Al, Thanks for your note. I think you have provided the best analysis so far. And guess what? The Unlimited Class is tentatively scheduled to resurrect the President’s Cup in Washington, DC, at National Harbor in June. Our racing contributor, Ralph Cattaneo, took me out to see them test out the course in late September. They are impressive machines, using Lycoming turboshaft engines that crank up almost 4000 shaft horsepower. See page 73 for more details on the possible return of the President’s Cup to Bay Country. ~Gary

Hello Ruth, In answer to your question on page 47 of the October PropTalk, that would be the Otwell Farm boathouse on Goldsborough Creek. It is one of our favorite places to go. It is right around the corner from Oxford, and we love to drift by in our Mako with our dogs and an adult beverage in the evening. I agree with your husband though, we don’t want too many people to discover it! Best to all, and keep up the great magazine! Henry Hale

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Out of My Mind

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Boating with Your Parents

hen September rolled into October this year, my kids joined my husband and me for a cruise up Pickering Creek off the Wye River. It is go when you can go mode. Sure, watch the weather, but take the marine forecasts with a grain of Margarita salt. And so we did. As they have done since they were born, the kids have put up with countless cruises on the Chesapeake Bay. On this particular fall cruise, I interviewed them about what they like to do while cruising with mom and dad. Nicholas says he enjoys getting on the boat, “because I like going to places with docks, such as Cambridge [River Marsh Marina] and St. Michaels [St. Michaels Marina]. In Cambridge, it’s fun to go in the hot tub, play basketball and do hand stands in the indoor pool, and go down the water slide. I especially like Capt. Buddy’s [Harrison’s Chesapeake House on Tilghman Island] because of the restaurant and pool and the playground nearby.”

##Laura swims with the minnows up Harris Creek this summer.

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He adds, “When we stay in a creek, I like going on the dinghy and exploring around and seeing some exciting sights. The best time on the boat is in the morning, because I like seeing fish jumping on the water and bald eagles in the sky. The things I like about ‘wine time’ are the surprises [books, toys, flashlights, and such]. I also like to get into bed and have a hug and kiss from mom every night.” Laura says, “My favorite thing on boat trips is having my aunts, uncles, and cousins over. I also like to read books, go swimming, take dinghy rides, and go walking and fishing. My favorite places to go are the Tides Inn, the water slide at Cambridge, Capt. Buddy’s, and the ‘Why’ River. I really like the marina in Cambridge and the Tides Inn, because they both are super fun; you can do anything there. It’s totally awesome!” She adds, “I like seeing new places and birds I don’t usually see. And I can see what kind of climate it is. If I could go anywhere by boat, I would go to North Carolina, because there are sandy beaches, waves to ride, great restaurants, fun things to do, and great hotel rooms and condos. But my absolute favorite place to be is home.” When asked, Laura says, “The scariest thing was when one of our engines broke. I thought we would never get to boat on this boat again.” Nicholas shudders at his memory, saying, “The scariest thing so far was when Laura fell off the boat and hurt herself. I felt bad about that.” [We had been letting her run and jump off a slippery surface, and the fun ended with a few bumps and bruises. We won’t do that again.] Nicholas says, “On the boat, I like to eat tuna sandwiches or ham, turkey, and cheese sandwiches with some chocolate milk. The best boat breakfasts are oatmeal and strudel.” Laura’s favorite time on the

##Nicholas on a fall dinghy tour of the Rhode and West rivers.

boat is “Breakfast time! Because it’s quiet, beautiful… unless it’s raining.” When asked, Laura says, “The funniest thing was when dad went fishing this year. He threw his line in and then waited. When he pulled it up, his bait was gone. And when he touched his line, it fell off!” Nicholas says, “I laughed when mom, dad, Laura, and I saw the minnows swimming through our feet on the back of the boat this summer.” When asked if he would want to own a boat when he grows up, Nicholas simply says, “No, because I want to work in a library.” After hearing that you can have a job and own a boat at the same time, Laura takes a more diplomatic approach, saying, “Yes, because I want to be a teacher and a ‘boatist.’” Rather than being glued to charts, chart plotters, and the horizon ahead of us, our kids measure boat trips by how many electronic games, coloring and chapter books, snacks, and drinks it takes to get to our destination for the night. Come to think of it, those aren’t bad ways to gauge time.

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Conowingo Dam Turns Chesapeake Bay Into Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory by Gary Reich

f you haven’t seen the Chocolate Room’s chocolate river in the movie “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory,” that’s OK. All you have to do is have a look out at the Bay, and you’ll see a similar scene. Thanks to a pesky wet-weather pattern, a hurricane named Irene, and the persistent, stalled remnants of a tropical storm named Lee, more than two feet of rain fell in some areas of the Susquehanna River’s watershed between August and September. By September 9, the effects of this rainfall reached critical mass. On September 10, Exelon Corporation, owner of the 73-year-old hydroelectric dam, was forced to fully open 47 of the 53 flood gates at the facility with destructive effects. Not since Tropical Storm Agnes in 1972, when the river crested at 36.8 feet, and January 1996 when winter ice

caused a 34.18-foot crest had so many of the dam’s flood gates been opened. It is estimated that four to five million tons of sediment and debris were sent down the Bay as a result.

“I haven’t seen it like this in a long, long time,” he adds. Despite the muddy water, people are getting back out and enjoying the fine fall months on the Bay. The effect on fishing was an immediate concern to anglers, but our finned friends seem to have adapted well. Portions of the Middle Bay were experiencing an epic run of speckled trout when this issue went to press, and schools of breaking stripers were being seen, as the fish settle into their fall feeding frenzy. But this is obviously all tempered with caution. “I’m not sure we’ll really know the full extent of the damage until next year,” says Tony Friedrich, Coastal Conservation Association Maryland’s ##Floodgates spewed almost 800,000 cubic feet of water per second executive director. toward the Bay on September 10. Photo by Rick Clark Power cruisers like PropTalk Senior Editor Ruth Christie are By September 12, a large visible using their boats regardless of the plume of muddy water filled with conditions. “We’re tired of waittoilet seats, mooring buoys, trees, tree ing out this debris, rain, and bad stumps, plywood, and other trash had weather,” says Christie, adding, “If made its way down the Bay, promptwe wait until the conditions are ing the Maryland Department of perfect, we’ll never go.” Natural Resources to issue a statement Are dams a good thing? In the asking boaters to exercise caution and West, dams are being dismantled maintain a vigilant watch for debris with blazing speed, and rivers are while underway. returning to their normal, healthy Debris has now reached as far as cycles of spring floods. Salmon are the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay, making their way back upstream to where boaters are sighting tree limbs, spawn for the first time in decades. two by fours, and telephone poles. While Conowingo Dam does have a Even the water there, which normally ladder for spawning fish, and events has excellent visibility and a beautiful like the opening of the flood gates emerald green hue, is tainted with susare rare, one must wonder how pended sediment particles. “This water these weather events would have is so dirty,” says Capt. Ben Shepherd, played out without the dam. a Virginia Beach fishing guide.

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ark your calendars. This year, the 15th annual family-friendly Lynnhaven Marine Rockfish Tournament will be November 18-20. PropTalk is one of the proud sponsors of the tourney. The marina’s operations manager Chris Hobbs, who is the tournament director, says, “We are so excited with the success and longevity of our little tournament. The weekend before Thanksgiving is always a great time. Within any tournament, there is always a certain level of competition, but we try to focus on the family. We strive to get the younger generation excited about boating and the sport of fishing. So, last year, we created a junior’s division where they can place and win prizes; all entries ages 15 and younger fish for free.” Lynnhaven Marine has multiple factorycertified technicians, 13 out-of-water service bays, boat storage facilities, and new and used boat sales at two sites in Virginia Beach, VA. The facility boasts a bunch of good things for its customers, including a list of the names and coordinates of a bazillion hot fishing holes on the Southern Bay, dockhand contests, weekend club cruises, fuel tax refunds, night launches yearround, safe boating classes, and its annual Customer Appreciation Party December 2. The company has been owned and operated locally for more than 30 years. Hobbs adds, “For the tournament, we have a top female angler prize, which last year was also the top boatel prize winner. There really is something for everyone at this tournament, even if it’s just a great night at our banquet, an exciting night of great food (we eat what you catch) and great prizes. Thanks again to PropTalk and all of our sponsoring businesses.” Learn more by visiting lynnhavenmarine.com.

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More Smarty Pants Phone Apps PropTalk Dreams About • iVaporIze: Let’s say you show up at your favorite Bay fishing hole only to find a bunch of yahoos cramping your angling style. iVaporIze to the rescue. Using nextgen teleportation technology, this app will instantly send up to 10 fishing boats to a parallel fishing dimension with the push of a button. • iWipeBottoms: This helpful app keeps your boat’s hull free of muck, barnacles, and other slimy life forms all season long. It’s quite ingenious, actually. Here’s how it works: from the comfort of your Barcalounger, you aim your cell phone at your boat and/or marina, and using high-tech registration-number-locator software, the app finds your vessel and emits a gunk-be-gone laser beam that cuts critters from your hull anytime you want. No muss and no fuss. • iHaveGas: This app uses a tricky overthe-air algorithm that secretly dials the pump at your favorite fuel dock back to 1960s prices.

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he Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently proposed to suspend the fishing privileges of 60 recreational fishermen for violating Maryland’s fisheries laws and the public’s trust. The violations include exceeding daily catch limits, possessing female crabs, and taking fish during closed seasons, during spawning seasons, and in closed areas. Recreational fisherman who commit violations are eligible for suspensions ranging from 30 to 365 days, effective 30 days after the notice is mailed. All individuals may request a hearing in front of an administrative law judge. Over the past few years, Maryland’s DNR has ramped up its enforcement and penalties of Maryland’s commercial and recreational fisheries regulations to maintain sustainable fisheries and better serve the citizens and businesses that rely on them to make a living. In 2009, Maryland’s DNR received the power to suspend or revoke recreational fishing licenses. Stay tuned to PropTalk for more details as they develop. Learn about the current regulations at www. dsd.state.md.us/comar/comarhtml/08/08.02.13.05.htm.

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immerman Marine (ZMI) recently celebrated its 30th anniversary. Since its founding in 1981, ZMI has grown from a Quonset shed with one dock and a railway to two locations in Virginia (Deltaville and Mathews) and more than 12,000 square feet of inside work space, 10 acres of outsides space, and haulouts to 165,000 pounds. Founder and president Steve Zimmerman says, “You go through a lot of ups and downs and twists and turns over

30 years. I am proud of the consistency we have maintained over three decades. We are always learning, always improving, and always looking for better ways to serve our customers.” About the recent Tropical Storm Irene, Steve says, “The crews at both yards worked hard, hauling more than 40 boats in two days and following our hurricane prep protocols to protect the facilities.” Well done, Steve and company. zimmermanmarine.com

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Match Making?

by Ruth Christie

e don’t make a habit of product reviews because we want to keep all of our readers, advertisers, and handlers happy. But, every now and then, something comes into the PropTalk office that we can’t resist testing out. Here’s a product that’s quite a bright idea. Camping and boating are my family’s pastimes all year long. I know my way around camp and boat stoves, and know the importance of having both of those gadgets working well and whenever you need them. So it should come as no surprise that I am all about matches. Through our editor, Gary Reich, I became the custodian of a new Stormproof Match Kit this spring. I’ve done some very unscientific testing of these little creations. I can tell you from first-hand experience that they do work and they work well. Here are some of the results of my research, so far. One got lit and relit in the rain when a pesky band of storms doused us on at Assateague Island State Park. One got lit and relit even after a nosy Assateague pony munched on it and then spit it out. Yuck! One got lit and relit after I stuck it outside when Tropical Storm Irene barreled through Maryland. One got lit and relit after I used it to stir a Bloody Mary on the boat when I was too lazy to go find a spoon. Don’t however, submerge one of them in water for 45 minutes, with the business end down; the tip came off when I tried to light it. These matches are designed to light when being doused with water before or after being lit. The inch-long orange section stubbornly burns itself out regardless of how much water is splattered on it. The kit comes with 25 matches that are 2.75 inches long. Just like in baseball, you get three strikers. You can also get a cylindrical waterproof container. Burn times average 15 seconds, and the matches are long enough so you don’t singe your fingers. One of the many videos about these matches (http://www. youtube.com/watch?v=BQAkZYYdXkU) is quite entertaining.

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10 Th

11 F

12 SA

13 Su

14 M

15 Tu

06:49 AM 11:34 AM 05:43 PM

0.4 1.1 0.2

12:27 AM 07:44 AM 12:37 PM 06:53 PM 01:27 AM 08:36 AM 01:43 PM 08:06 PM 02:23 AM 09:23 AM 02:48 PM 09:16 PM 03:14 AM 10:04 AM 03:50 PM 10:21 PM 03:00 AM 09:41 AM 03:46 PM 10:20 PM 03:42 AM 10:12 AM 04:35 PM 11:15 PM 04:22 AM 10:42 AM 05:19 PM

1.6 0.4 1.1 0.3 1.5 0.4 1.2 0.4 1.4 0.4 1.2 0.4 1.4 0.3 1.3 0.4 1.3 0.3 1.4 0.4 1.2 0.2 1.5 0.5 1.2 0.2 1.5

12:04 AM 05:01 AM 11:11 AM 05:58 PM 12:50 AM 05:39 AM 11:42 PM 06:33 PM 01:33 AM 06:19 AM 12:14 PM 07:06 PM 02:14 AM 06:59 AM 12:49 PM 07:40 PM 02:55 AM 07:40 AM 01:27 PM 08:16 PM 03:36 AM 08:23 AM 02:08 PM 08:55 PM 04:18 AM 09:09 AM 02:53 PM 09:38 PM

0.5 1.1 0.1 1.6 0.4 1.1 0.1 1.6 0.4 1.0 0.1 1.6 0.4 1.0 0.1 1.6 0.4 1.0 0.1 1.6 0.4 0.9 0.1 1.6 0.4 0.9 0.1 1.6

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05:01 AM 09:58 AM W 03:45 PM 10:26 PM AM 17 05:45 10:53 AM Th 04:46 PM 11:17 PM AM 18 06:29 11:51 AM F 05:56 PM

0.3 1.0 0.2 1.5 0.3 1.0 0.2 1.5 0.2 1.1 0.3

12:10 AM 07:12 AM SA 12:53 PM 07:15 PM AM 20 01:05 07:55 AM Su 01:55 PM 08:33 PM AM 21 02:00 08:39 AM M 02:56 PM 09:48 PM AM 22 02:55 09:23 AM Tu 03:54 PM 10:56 PM AM 23 03:50 10:08 AM W 04:50 PM 11:59 PM AM 24 04:44 10:55 AM Th 05:44 PM

1.4 0.2 1.2 0.3 1.3 0.1 1.3 0.3 1.2 0.0 1.5 0.3 1.1 -0.1 1.6 0.2 1.1 -0.2 1.7 0.2 1.0 -0.3 1.8

AM 25 12:57 05:38 AM

0.1 1.0 -0.3 1.8 0.1 0.9 -0.3 1.8 0.1 0.9 -0.2 1.7 0.1 0.9 -0.2 1.6 0.2 0.9 -0.1 1.5 0.2 0.9 0.0 1.3

26 SA

27 Su

28 M

29 Tu

30 Th

high –3:47 +3:11 –0:06 –2:14

low –3:50 +3:30 –0:10 –1:58

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11:45 PM 06:36 PM 01:51 AM 06:32 AM 12:36 PM 07:28 PM 02:43 AM 07:26 AM 01:29 PM 08:20 PM 03:34 AM 08:20 AM 02:24 PM 09:12 PM 04:24 AM 09:15 AM 03:22 PM 10:03 PM 05:13 AM 10:12 AM 04:22 PM 10:54 PM

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

1 04:38 AM AM Tu 09:59 04:16 PM 11:12 PM 2 05:35 AM AM W 11:08 05:18 PM

0.5 1.0 0.1 1.5 0.5 1.0 0.2

AM 3 12:08 06:29 AM Th 12:18 PM 06:22 PM 4 01:01 AM AM F 07:20 01:26 PM 07:26 PM AM 5 01:50 08:06 AM SA 02:28 PM 08:26 PM AM 6 01:34 07:48 AM Su 02:21 PM 08:21 PM AM 7 02:15 08:28 AM M 03:08 PM 09:12 PM 8 02:53 AM AM Tu 09:07 03:51 PM 09:58 PM AM 9 03:30 09:45 AM W 04:30 PM 10:41 PM AM 10 04:06 10:23 AM Th 05:09 PM 11:23 PM AM 11 04:42 11:00 AM F 05:47 PM

1.4 0.4 1.0 0.3 1.3 0.4 1.1 0.4 1.2 0.3 1.2 0.4 1.2 0.2 1.2 0.4 1.1 0.2 1.3 0.4 1.1 0.1 1.3 0.4 1.0 0.1 1.4 0.4 1.0 0.0 1.4 0.4 1.0 0.0 1.4

0.4 0.9 0.0 1.4 0.4 0.9 0.0 1.4 0.4 0.9 0.0 1.4 0.4 0.9 0.1 1.4

12:05 AM 05:18 AM SA 11:37 AM 06:25 PM AM 13 12:47 05:54 AM Su 12:15 PM 07:04 PM AM 14 01:30 06:33 AM M 12:54 PM 07:45 PM AM 15 02:15 07:18 AM Tu 01:38 PM 08:27 PM

DIFFERENCES high Mtn pt, Magothy river +1:24 Chesapeake Beach –1:14 Cedar point –3:16 point lookout –3:48

AM 16 03:02 08:11 AM W 02:27 PM 09:12 PM AM 17 03:49 09:12 AM Th 03:24 PM 09:59 PM AM 18 04:37 10:19 AM F 04:28 PM 10:49 PM AM 19 05:26 11:28 AM SA 05:36 PM 11:40 PM AM 20 06:14 12:34 AM Su 06:44 PM

0.4 0.9 0.1 1.3 0.3 0.9 0.1 1.3 0.2 0.9 0.2 1.2 0.2 1.0 0.2 1.1 0.1 1.1 0.2

AM 21 12:33 07:03 AM

1.1 0.0 1.2 0.2 1.0 -0.1 1.4 0.2

AM 23 02:19 08:42 AM

0.9 -0.2 1.5 0.2 0.9 -0.3 1.5 0.2 0.9 -0.3 1.5 0.2 0.9 -0.3 1.5

M 01:37 PM 07:51 PM AM 22 01:26 07:52 AM Tu 02:37 PM 08:54 PM W 03:34 PM 09:53 PM AM 24 03:11 09:32 AM Th 04:28 PM 10:50 PM AM 25 04:03 10:23 AM F

26 SA

05:21 PM 11:43 PM 04:55 AM 11:14 AM 06:14 PM

12:36 AM 27 05:48 AM Su 12:07 PM 07:05 PM AM 28 01:27 06:42 AM M 01:00 PM 07:55 PM AM 29 02:17 07:40 AM Tu 01:54 PM 08:45 PM AM 30 03:07 08:40 AM Th 02:51 PM 09:33 PM

low +1:40 –1:15 –3:13 –3:47

h. ht *0.88 *1.12 *1.33 *1.37

0.2 0.8 -0.3 1.4 0.2 0.8 -0.2 1.4 0.2 0.8 -0.2 1.3 0.2 0.8 -0.1 1.1

spring l. ht range *0.88 1.0 *1.14 1.1 *1.33 1.4 *1.33 1.4

AM 1 01:00 07:03 AM Tu 01:30 PM 08:02 PM AM 2 02:05 08:10 AM W 02:32 PM 09:03 PM AM 3 03:14 09:20 AM Th 03:37 PM 10:01 PM AM 4 04:20 10:26 AM F 04:37 PM 10:51 PM AM 5 05:16 11:24 AM SA 05:31 PM 11:36 PM AM 6 05:04 11:15 AM Su 05:17 PM 11:15 PM AM 7 05:46 11:59 AM M 05:58 PM 11:51 PM AM 8 06:23 12:38 PM Tu 06:36 PM

2.5 0.3 3.0 0.4 2.5 0.5 2.8 0.5 2.5 0.6 2.6 0.5 2.5 0.6 2.5 0.4 2.6 0.6 2.5 0.4 2.7 0.5 2.4 0.3 2.9 0.4 2.4 0.3 3.0 0.4 2.4

AM 16 05:01 11:25 AM

0.4 2.8 0.3 2.3 0.4 2.7 0.3

AM 18 12:52 06:59 AM

2.4 0.4 2.6 0.2 2.5 0.4 2.6 0.1 2.7 0.3 2.6 -0.1 3.0 0.1 2.6 -0.2 3.2 -0.1 2.6 -0.3 3.4 -0.2 2.7

AM 9 12:27 06:59 AM W 01:15 PM 07:12 PM AM 10 01:01 07:34 AM Th 01:50 PM 07:48 PM AM 11 01:37 08:08 AM F 02:25 PM 08:24 PM AM 12 02:13 08:44 AM SA 03:01 PM 09:01 PM AM 13 02:50 09:20 AM Su 03:38 PM 09:39 PM AM 14 03:30 09:58 AM M 04:18 PM 10:20 PM AM 15 04:13 10:39 AM Tu 05:02 PM 11:04 PM

0.2 3.0 0.3 2.4 0.2 3.1 0.3 2.4 0.2 3.1 0.3 2.4 0.2 3.0 0.3 2.4 0.3 3.0 0.3 2.3 0.3 2.9 0.3 2.3 0.3 2.9 0.3 2.3

AM 24 12:16 06:51 PM

-0.4 3.6 -0.3 2.7 -0.5 3.6 -0.3 2.7 -0.5 3.5 -0.3 2.6 -0.4 3.4 -0.2 2.6 -0.2 3.2 -0.1 2.5 0.0 3.0 0.0 2.4 0.1 2.7 0.1

DIFFERENCES onancock Creek stingray point hooper strait light lynnhaven inlet

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

W 05:51 PM 11:55 PM AM 17 05:57 12:15 PM Th 06:43 PM

01:11 PM 07:39 PM AM 19 01:54 08:06 AM SA 02:11 PM 08:36 PM AM 20 02:58 09:14 AM Su 03:14 PM 09:33 PM AM 21 04:01 10:19 AM M 04:18 PM 10:28 PM AM 22 05:00 11:20 AM Tu 05:19 PM 11:23 PM 05:57 AM 23 12:18 PM W 06:17 PM

Th 01:12 PM 07:12 PM AM 25 01:08 07:43 AM F 02:05 PM 08:05 PM AM 26 02:01 08:35 AM SA 02:57 PM 08:57 PM AM 27 02:53 09:25 AM Su 03:49 PM 09:49 PM AM 28 03:46 10:16 AM M 04:41 PM 10:42 PM AM 29 04:41 11:07 AM Tu 05:33 PM 11:36 PM 05:38 AM 30 11:58 AM Th 06:26 PM

low h. ht +4 :15 *0.70 +2 :29 *0.48 +6 :04 *0.66 +1 :08 *0.77

spring l. ht range *0.83 2.2 *0.83 1.4 *0.67 2.0 *0.83 2.4

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Tidal Current Tables

Baltimore Harbor Approach (Off Sandy Point) 1 Tu

slack Water Maximum Current 12:50AM 04:11AM -1.0 07:48AM 10:31AM +0.6 01:28pM 04:15pM -0.6 06:56pM 10:26pM +0.9 01:43AM 08:37AM 02:38pM 08:09pM

3 Th

05:05AM -1.0 11:30AM +0.7 05:24pM -0.6 11:29pM +0.8

02:37AM 06:00AM -0.9 09:25AM 12:29pM +0.7 03:45pM 06:34pM -0.6 09:27pM

5 Sa

01:37AM +0.6 04:28AM 07:46AM -0.8 10:55AM 02:16pM +0.9 05:41pM 08:41pM -0.7 11:53pM

12 Sa

13 Su

14 M

15 Tu

16 W

6 Su

01:37AM +0.5 04:21AM 07:35AM -0.7 10:36AM 02:04pM +1.0 05:30pM 08:35pM -0.8 11:56pM 02:32pM +0.5 05:11AM 08:21AM -0.7 11:15AM 02:47pM +1.0 06:14pM 09:24pM -0.9

17 Th

18 F

8 Tu

12:52AM 05:59AM 11:51pM 06:56pM

03:23AM +0.5 09:03AM -0.7 03:28pM +1.1 10:09pM -0.9

19 F

9 W

01:43AM 06:45AM 12:27pM 07:35pM

04:10AM +0.5 09:44AM -0.6 04:07pM +1.1 10:51pM -1.0

20 Sa

10 Th

02:32AM 07:29AM 01:01pM 08:13pM

04:55AM +0.5 10:23AM -0.6 04:45pM +1.1 11:32pM -1.0

12:13AM -1.0 04:03AM 06:23AM +0.4 08:56AM 11:42AM -0.5 02:11pM 06:01pM +1.1 09:31pM 12:54AM -1.0 04:46AM 07:06AM +0.4 09:41AM 12:23pM -0.5 02:50pM 06:41pM +1.0 10:11pM

slack Water Maximum Current 01:03AM +0.5 03:35AM 06:52AM -0.7 09:49AM 01:27pM +1.1 05:00pM 08:09pM -0.9 11:41pM

21 Sa

22 Su

23 M

01:36AM -1.0 05:29AM 07:51AM +0.4 10:29AM 01:08pM -0.4 03:34pM 07:24pM +1.0 10:52pM

02:18AM -0.9 06:09AM 08:36AM +0.4 11:21AM 01:58pM -0.4 04:24pM 08:10pM +0.9 11:34pM

03:01AM -0.9 06:46AM 09:23AM +0.5 12:18pM 02:55pM -0.4 05:24pM 09:01pM +0.8

12:19AM 07:22AM 01:17pM 06:34pM

01:05AM 07:57AM 02:17pM 07:53pM

03:45AM -0.8 10:11AM +0.5 03:57pM -0.4 09:58pM +0.7 04:30AM -0.8 11:00AM +0.7 05:03pM -0.5 10:58pM +0.6

01:53AM 05:17AM -0.8 08:32AM 11:49AM +0.8 03:14pM 06:09pM -0.6 09:14pM 12:01AM +0.5 02:44AM 06:04pM -0.7 09:09pM 12:38pM +0.9 04:08pM 07:11pM -0.7 10:31pM

28 Sa

29 Su

30 M

1 Tu

02:03AM +0.4 04:29AM 07:41AM -0.7 10:31AM 02:15pM +1.2 05:50pM 09:03pM -1.0

12:43pM 05:22AM 11:16pM 06:39pM

03:00AM +0.5 08:31AM -0.7 3:04pM +1.3 09:54pM -1.1

01:38AM 06:17AM 12:04pM 07:26pM

03:54AM +0.5 09:22AM -0.7 03:52pM +1.4 10:43pM -1.2

02:29AM 07:13AM 12:53pM 08:13pM

04:46AM +0.5 10:13AM -0.7 04:41pM +1.4 11:32pM -1.2

03:17AM 05:38AM +0.6 08:10AM 11:06AM -0.7 13:44pM 05:30pM +1.3 09:00pM 12:19AM -1.2 04:03AM 06:30AM +0.6 09:09pM 12:00pM -0.7 02:38pM 06:20pM +1.2 09:46pM 01:07AM -1.2 04:48AM 07:22AM +0.6 10:10AM 12:57pM -0.6 03:35pM 07:11pM +1.1 10:33pM 01:54AM -1.1 05:32AM 08:15AM +0.7 11:13AM 01:57pM -0.6 04:35pM 08:04pM +1.0 11:19pM 02:43AM -1.1 06:15AM 09:08AM +0.7 12:17pM 02:59pM -0.6 05:41pM 09:00pM +0.8

5 Sa

6 Su

7 M

8 Tu

9 W

10 Th

slack Water Maximum Current 12:51AM +0.8 03:53AM 07:37AM -1.3 10:39pM 01:15pM +0.9 04:43pM 08:23pM -1.2 11:36pM

slack Water Maximum Current 02:05AM -1.2 05:15AM 08:04AM +0.9 11:30AM 02:58pM -1.2 06:20pM 08:37pM +0.6 11:09pM

01:54AM +0.7 05:01AM 08:41AM -1.1 11:50AM 02:18pM +0.7 05:49pM 09:23pM -1.1

12:40AM 06:16AM 01:02pM 06:49pM

02:58AM +0.6 09:50AM -1.1 03:29pM +0.6 10:27pM -1.0

01:40AM 07:23AM 02:11pM 07:41pM

04:21AM +0.6 11:01AM -1.0 04:53pM +0.5 11:25pM -1.0

02:33AM 05:29AM +0.6 08:22AM 12:01pM -1.1 03:17pM 05:47pM +0.5 08:26pM

12:12AM -1.0 05:10AM +0.7 11:51AM -1.1 05:24pM +0.5 11:50pM -1.0

02:59AM 05:42AM +0.8 09:01AM 12:37pM -1.1 03:51pM 05:59pM +0.6 08:42pM

02:20AM 08:15AM 03:09pM 08:06pM

12:23AM -1.1 03:33AM 06:13AM +0.8 09:41AM 01:18pM -1.2 04:29pM 06:36pM +0.6 09:18pM 12:56AM -1.1 04:07AM 06:48AM +0.9 10:18AM 01:55pM -1.2 05:05pM 07:16pM +0.6 09:54pM 01:29AM -1.2 04:40AM 07:25AM +0.9 10:53AM 02:48pM -1.2 05:41pM 07:57pM +0.6 10:31pM

slack Water 01:11AM 07:23AM 02:03pM 07:10pM

18 F

19 F

20 Sa

02:41AM -1.2 05:51AM 08:41AM +0.9 12:07pM 03:30pM -1.2 07:00pM 09:15pM +0.6 11:57pM

03:18AM -1.2 06:31AM 09:17AM +0.9 12:46pM 04:06pM -1.1 07:42pM 09:53pM +0.5

12:26AM 07:13AM 01:24pM 08:25pM

03:58AM -1.2 09:54AM +0.8 04:50pM -1.1 10:33pM +0.5

01:06AM 07:59AM 02:02pM 09:10pM

04:44AM -1.1 10:35AM +0.8 05:41pM -1.0 11:20pM +0.4

01:49AM 05:39AM -1.0 08:47AM 11:22AM +0.7 02:41pM 06:33pM -1.0 09:58pM

25 W

26 Th

12:11AM +0.5 02:42AM 06:38AM -1.0 09:42AM 12:15pM +0.7 03:27pM 07:22pM -1.0 10:47pM

01:03AM +0.5 03:57AM 07:36AM -1.0 10:47AM 01:10pM +0.6 04:23pM 08:12pM -1.1 11:35pM

01:58AM +0.6 05:16AM 08:39AM -1.0 11:55AM 02:11pM +0.6 05:21pM 09:08pM -1.1 12:22AM 06:22AM 01:00pM 06:16pM

03:00AM +0.8 09:48AM -1.2 03:21pM +0.6 10:05pM -1.3

29 Su

30 M

02:01AM 08:20AM 03:00pM 08:07pM

Maximum Current 04:00AM +1.0 10:51AM -1.3 04:24pM +0.7 10:58pM -1.4 04:51AM +1.2 11:46AM -1.5 05:15pM +0.8 11:50pM -1.5

02:51AM 05:38AM +1.4 09:14AM 12:41pM -1.6 03:51pM 06:05pM +0.9 09:03pM 12:43AM -1.6 03:41AM 06:26AM +1.5 10:05AM 01:35pM -1.8 04:41pM 06:58pM +1.0 09:58pM 01:37AM -1.7 04:31AM 07:18AM +1.5 10:55AM 02:25pM -1.8 05:31pM 07:52pM +1.0 10:50pM 02:29AM -1.7 05:23AM 08:12AM +1.5 11:46AM 03:13pM -1.8 06:22pM 08:45pM +1.0 11:44pM 03:18AM -1.7 06:18AM 09:03AM +1.4 12:36pM 04:02pM -1.7 07:16pM 09:36pM +1.0 12:39AM 07:14AM 01:26pM 08:09pM

04:09AM -1.5 09:55AM +1.3 04:54pM -1.5 10:28pM +0.9

01:32AM 08:12AM 02:15pM 09:04pM

05:06AM -1.4 10:49AM +1.1 05:53pM -1.4 11:25pM +0.8

02:28AM 06:10AM -1.2 09:12AM 11:47AM +0.9 03:04pM 06:49pM -1.2 10:01pM

Current Differences and Speed Ratios Secondary Stations Baltimore harbor Approach Cove point, 3.9 n.mi. east sharp island lt. 3.4 n.mi. West Thomas pt. shoal lt., 2.0 n.mi. east pooles island, 4 miles southwest Turkey point, 1.2 n.mi. southwest

Time Differences Min. before Flood

Flood

Min. before ebb

Speed Ratios

ebb

Flood

ebb

-3:29

-3:36

-4:08

-3:44

0.4

0.6

-1:39

-1:41

-1:57

-1:43

0.4

0.5

-1:05

-0:14

-0:22

-0:20

0.6

+0:59

+0:48

+0:56

+1:12

0.6

0.8

+2:39

+1:30

+0:58

+1:00

0.6

0.8

Corrections Applied to Batlimore Harbor Approach

Secondary Stations Chesapeake Bay entrance Chesapeake Beach, 1.5 miles north Chesapeake Channel, (bridge tunnel) stingray point, 12.5 miles east smith point light, 6.7 n.mi. east point no point, 4.3 n.mi. east

Time Differences Min. before Flood +0:29

Speed Ratios

Flood

Min. before ebb

ebb

Flood

ebb

+0:48

+0:06

+0:00

1.0

0.7

+0:05

+0:38

+0:32

+0:19

2.2

1.2

+2:18

+3:00

+2:09

+2:36

1.2

0.6

+2:29

+2:57

+2:45

+1:59

0.5

0.3

+4:49

+5:33

+6:04

+5:45

0.4

0.2

Corrections Applied to Chesapeake Bay Entrance

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12:34AM +0.7 03:33AM 06:54AM -0.8 10:12AM 01:25pM +0.8 04:47pM 07:41pM -0.6 10:43pM

slack Water Maximum Current 03:18AM 05:39AM +0.5 08:13AM 11:02AM -0.5 01:36pM 05:22pM +1.1 08:52pM

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Christmas on the Potomac Gaylord National Resort, National Harbor, MD.

Casey Neal Rogers (CNR) Memorial Rockfish Tournament Smith Point Marina, Reedville, VA. First prize takes home $5000.

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2011 MSSA Chesapeake Bay Fall Classic Fishing Tournament Sandy Point State Park, Knapps Narrows Marina, Rod ’N’ Reel dock, Breezy Point Marina, Taylors Island Family Campground, Calvert Marina, and Point Lookout State Park.

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AMSA’s Harbor Tackle Assateague Striped Bass Tournament Assateague Island.

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Charles Schultz Is Born, 1922 “I have a feeling that when my ship comes in I’ll be at the airport.”

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##Do not, we repeat, do not even think about parking in downtown Annapolis during the Boat Show. That would be crazy talk. Instead, park in Eastport (across Spa Creek from downtown) and walk over the bridge into Annapolis or take the water taxi (see below). In the Maritime Republic of Eastport, you’ll find free parking along most streets. Some paid parking is available closer to the bridge, too, usually as fundraisers for local schools and organizations.

##Or, park at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis and pay the nice flag wavers $10 to do so. Free school buses will shuttle you to and from the Boat Show at City Dock. Buses will run continuously from 9 a.m. until one hour after the show closes each day. To drive to the Stadium, take Route 50 to Annapolis/Rowe Boulevard (Exit 24). Follow signs along Rowe Boulevard to the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium (550 Taylor Avenue).

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Annapolis: An Insider’s Guide by Gary Reich

f you’re in town during the U.S. Powerboat Show, you might be wondering what there is to do once you’ve finished browsing the shiny hardware inside the fenced perimeter. Dotted with historic cupolas and interwoven by winding brickpaved streets and sidewalks, Annapolis is

simply charming. The city has an old-town feel with a nautical flair along with plentiful boating facilities, excellent restaurants, eclectic shops, historical oddities, and easy access to the cities of Baltimore and Washington, DC—the perfect list of ingredients for a top-shelf maritime destination.

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“Plan to stay a couple of days if you can (by land or by sea) and take in the sights and sounds.” A Tale of Two Cities

Talk about Annapolis usually refers to downtown Annapolis, on the north side of Spa Creek (where the Boat Shows take place), or Eastport, which is to the south. Though both are technically part of the city of Annapolis, the two communities are very different places. Downtown Annapolis is where Maryland state govern-

ment business takes place and the most shopping and dining choices are available, while Back Creek and Eastport make up the maritime center of the area with the largest collection of marinas, boatyards, and maritime businesses (though you’ll find some excellent dining choices on the Spa Creek side).

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Yes, there are plenty of marinas, and yes, you’ll almost always want to arrange reservations, especially on weekends and holidays or during special events (e.g., fall boat shows). Most Annapolis marinas make special efforts to accommodate transient visitors, but keep in mind that they sometimes will not have space available. Waterway Guide’s 2012 Chesapeake edition offers great coverage of Annapolis-area marinas, showing the facilities they offer in an easy-to-read table, with their locations charted on a nautical chart. Transient tie-ups are available on both Back and Spa creeks. While Back Creek is farther away from downtown, there is water taxi service ($3.50 to $6 fare with a three-person minimum from Back Creek to downtown Annapolis), or you can tie your dinghy up anywhere a street deadends at the water on the north side of the creek, and then walk to downtown (about a five- to 10-minute stroll). Spa Creek is closer to downtown and has more regular water taxi service ($4.50 to $2 depending on location).

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The Annapolis Harbormaster maintains a large number of sturdy Helix public moorings in the harbor proper and up Spa Creek, with more strategically placed in Back Creek on the Eastport side of town. The moorings run $30 a night, except for those in St. Marys Cove, which are $25 a night. Simply grab the mooring of your choice, and a member of the Harbormaster’s office will stop by and collect the fee. Keep in mind that most of the harbor moorings are taken up during the Boat Show, so you may need to head farther up Spa Creek (past the Eastport Drawbridge) to find an open mooring. If your holding tank is full, pumpouts are available by hailing “Annapolis Pumpout Boat” on VHF radio channels 17 or 09. The charge is nominal—$5 for up to 50 gallons. If you find yourself without a dinghy, water taxi service runs throughout the harbor during the season and charges a $2 to $4.50 fee to ferry you around Spa Creek. Limited trips are available to Back Creek for $6. Hail “Annapolis Water Taxi” on VHF radio channel 68, or call by phone at (410) 263-0033.

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To get started, you may want to visit one of the two visitors centers, both of which are close to the Show. The Annapolis & Anne Arundel County Conference and Visitors Bureau operates two centers: a full-service facility at 26 West St. (about a 10- to 15-minute walk from the Show) and a seasonal booth at the City Dock under the Harbormaster’s Office, right in the middle of the Show. Each offers brochures, information, and guidance on what to do and see during your visit. The U.S. Naval Academy is an obvious draw, and guided tours are conducted daily. You are free to walk the grounds yourself, but keep in mind you will need a government-issued ID to get onto the

grounds. The best place to begin your tour is at the Armel-Leftwich Visitor Center ((410) 293-tour), which you can reach by exiting the Show at the Craig Street entrance and walking across Prince George Street to one of two new pedestrian entrances the Academy has built. You’ll walk through a security office, and after you exit here, hang a right, and walk a couple of blocks to the visitor center entrance. There’s a great gift shop where you can pick up all sorts of Navy bling, and guided tours of “The Yard” start here. Tours by boat are available from Watermark Cruises ((410) 268-7601) and depart from Ego Alley downtown, except during Boat Shows, when they depart from the Annapolis Yacht Basin off Compromise Street. The narrated cruises are on comfy tug-type boats, which take you up and down Spa Creek and sometimes out toward the Naval Academy, depending on schedule. If you’d like to take a sail, Woodwind Cruises ((410) 263-7837) run two-hour cruises from the Annapolis Waterfront Marriott dock.

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in town, try Carrol’s Creek Café (410 Severn Ave., (410) 263-8102) , which serves traditional and upscale seafood creations (the best rockfish entrees in town) with expansive waterfront views of Spa Creek and downtown Annapolis. Reservations during show time are a must. For a more salty, laid-back atmosphere, hit the family-friendly, maritime-oriented Boatyard Bar & Grill (400 Fourth St., (410) 216-6206), which has an extensive Chesapeake-themed menu, a raw bar, and tasty adult beverages. Davis’ Pub (400 Chester Ave., (410) 268-7432) has good bar fare in a more pub-like atmosphere. It’s where the locals hang. For a dockside experience, Pusser’s Landing at the Annapolis Waterfront Marriott is located directly on Ego Alley where you can watch the Show like a fly on the wall. Don’t leave without trying Pusser’s signature anesthetic Painkiller cocktail— PropTalk recommends the #4. For more international dining, there are some great choices in downtown Annapolis. Joss Café &

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Sushi Bar at 195 Main St. serves some of the freshest (and best) sushi around. Calls of “irashai” are bellowed by the staff when you enter the restaurant. Locals know to get there early (5 p.m. for dinners), as the restaurant fills, and a line forms quickly. Reservations are not taken here. Tsunami at 51 West St. ((410) 9909868) offers a Pacific fusion menu. Also close by is Level at 69 West St. ((410) 2680003), featuring exotic small-plate dishes of all sorts. For French food, try Café Normandie at 185 Main St. ((410) 2633382), and for upscale Italian, cruise up to Ristorante Piccola Roma at 200 Main St. In between all of this, you’ll find excellent pubs, taverns, fudge shops, and ice cream parlors (PropTalk likes Annapolis Ice Cream Company at 196 Main St. or Storm Brothers at 130 Dock St.) to savor. If the U.S. Powerboat Show is on your itinerary this year, don’t confine yourself inside the gates all day if you can help it. Better yet, plan to stay a couple of days if you can (by land or by sea) and take in the sights and sounds. There are restaurants, shops, and historic sights in this bustling waterside town. And we’ve saved you the time of finding the best spots to sample. Enjoy.

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Eleven Fun Things You Must Do at the Show 1. Stop by the PropTalk booth with a cold India Pale Ale for Gary Reich. In return for all your hard work, he’ll hand you a magazine and thank you kindly in person and in print. 2. Slurp a world-famous oyster shooter at Middleton Tavern at 2 Market Space. Follow in the footsteps of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Benjamin Franklin. Dating back to 1750, the establishment now features “Shrimpy Thursday,” happy hour specials Monday-Friday, and live music Friday and Saturday nights. 3. Play hooky. Boat Show weekends are notoriously crowded in the afternoons. Take the day off from work on Thursday and Friday to shop, eat, and see everything the Boat Show has to offer. (You can catch up on all that paperwork on Monday.) 4. Get a #4 Painkiller at Pusser’s Caribbean Grille. Why? Because we said so. You’ll love this carefully crafted blend of Pusser’s Navy rum, pineapple juice, orange juice,

cream of coconut, and nutmeg. Yum. Splurge on the signature cup it comes in; makes a great souvenir and convenient for refills… if you dare. 5. Smile for PropTalk’s roving reporters. Every year, we have professional photographers all over the Boat Show, capturing the action all weekend long… even in the rain. Your happy mug could show up in print anywhere and anytime. 6. Walk to the Eastport bridge, take a break, and just watch the water and all the people around you. It really is an amazing production that is totally worth seeing and savoring. 7. Get on your dreamboat. Don’t be shy. The boats are there for you to climb all over them. The exhibitors want people to board their boats, ask questions, and look all over. Seriously, that’s why they call it a Boat Show. 8. Follow your nose and have a pit beef sandwich and a brew

Boat Show 2011 Annapolis from the Fleet Reserve Club of Annapolis. Pit master Martin Visser says, “We thinly slice the meat against the grain and cook each 18-pound round of beef slowly in secret seasonings for about two hours. People can’t get enough of it.” 9. Buy yourself at least one Boat Show treat. Whether it’s boat shoes, galley knives, nautical jewelry, or the latest in jackets, you deserve it. And so does your crew. 10. Do dessert. Take time to sit down and savor a Nutty Buddy from the Annapolis Optimist Club (right next to Tent H). 11. Breathe in and enjoy the crisp fall smells of capitalism at its finest. It’s the best boat show in the galaxy.

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Indian Summer Wrap-Up

##Indian Summer enjoys her last sunrise in Weehawken, NJ, with the New York City skyline serving as a backdrop. Photo by H. Scott McCann

hen I told PropTalk’s editor (Gary) that I’d do a wrap-up article on Indian Summer’s travels, I didn’t intend the title to be an embarrassing double entendre (read on). When things go too easily, some of us get a little complacent. Preparation? Planning? Nah, “Fire ‘er up and head out.” So, we did that in Weehawken, NJ, early on the morning of Wednesday, August 24. Ed Moyle, Scott McCann, Mike Kelly, and I had arrived at the Lincoln Harbor Yacht Club Tuesday afternoon August 23 to find Indian Summer safely where she’d been left the week before after her trip down the Hudson River from Lake Champlain. While we were standing in the marina office checking in, the building shook and moved noticeably. We paid no attention, since we were used to the movement of the marina’s floating docks, which move constantly. When the marina employees jumped up and ran outside yelling “earthquake,” we had an indication that the movement wasn’t caused just by the wake of a passing ferry. There was no further geological shaking, so we all

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climbed aboard Indian Summer to discuss the next leg of her cruise. Indian Summer’s cruise to Ottawa, Montreal, and back (which started back on June 12) had been altogether too easy. Our confidence had climbed well above our skill and care. So, we had a leisurely evening meal in Weehawken. Then, we provisioned the boat. The deli near the marina made us a bag of lunch/dinner sandwiches and a bag of breakfast sandwiches. With some chips and soda, we were ready for the ocean. On Wednesday morning, we pulled Indian Summer’s lines aboard soon after first light. As we had done any number of times in the canals and good-weather legs up the Hudson River and on lakes Ontario and Champlain, we left the lines on their cleats, looped over the rail and back aboard, for easy deployment. Fenders were tethered and wedged inside the rail, also handy. Our preparedness for quick docking turned out not to be the correct system of boat preparation for the Atlantic Ocean.

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##The new World Trade Center pokes above the Manhattan skyline as Indian Summer heads home. Photo by H. Scott McCann

We were aware of the location of Hurricane Irene, since PropTalk’s publisher, Mary Ewenson, her brother, Alex, and their respective spouses Geoff and Lisa were happily cruising out of Eleuthera in the Bahamas Islands. They’d been told: “Eleuthera hasn’t had a hurricane come ashore in August in 15 years.” It will be a minimum of 15 years before Eleutherans will be able to say that again, so we were watching Irene’s progress with some anxiety until we heard that the charter boat had been returned to her slip four days early, and the intrepid crew had caught the last plane out of the islands, with connections back home to Baltimore. As we left Weehawken aboard Indian Summer, the weather was great, and predicted to stay pleasant. We motored out into the Hudson, brewed some coffee, nuked some sausage, egg, and cheese sandwiches, and headed south. New York City in the early morning was worth seeing, and river traffic was minimal as we headed for Sandy Hook, NJ. Along the New Jersey shore, NOAA Weather Radio

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gave periodic updates to the forecast on the VHF radio, still benign. We hadn’t decided whether to stop, perhaps in Atlantic City, NJ, or to keep going. The ocean was not quite a mill pond, but the ripples from the five- to 10-knot southerly winds hardly deserved to be called waves. Probably what caused a change, however, was Scott saying: “This is like the Severn River. We should keep going all the way home.” From that point on, the forecasts gradually changed, and the southerly winds increased, but we rumbled along still in mostly pleasant conditions. The VHF radio was calling for pretty sloppy conditions on Thursday, so we decided not to stop overnight. As the southerly winds built, we once again gave Indian Summer the opportunity to remind us that she is a boat. Although heavy and ponderous, when waves are present, she climbs, rolls or dives, sometimes with unexpected verve. Things rattle and bang, and unsecured items travel. As

the slop built, waves from the port bow occasionally put her hard on her starboard side. On one such occasion, Ed, sitting to starboard, found himself under Scott, who had been launched from a chair on the port side of the salon. Ed hadn’t been feeling all that well even before all of Scott’s weight landed on him. Before we got into Cape May, NJ, after 1:30 a.m., it was blowing only about 25 knots, but you have to understand that we, on Indian Summer, are fair-weather-deadcalm-preference mariners. As we slipped between the Cape May breakwaters, there were no suggestions to press farther, and no objection to dropping anchor. The anchorage along the U.S. Coast Guard Station on the south shore of Cape May Harbor is a fairly narrow strip between the marked channel and the shore. As we passed each anchored boat, we turned into a dark area, only to find yet another anchored boat, without her anchor light displayed. To turn back to

“It took considerable cutting, pulling, and prying to get the line out of the space between the prop and the strut. Once unwound, however, we found no shaft damage. New zincs were bolted on, and Indian Summer was soon back in the water.

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a small opening at the eastern end of the anchorage, I reversed the starboard engine, which stopped. When I started it again and reversed the transmission, however, an appalling racket came from the starboard quarter. We shut it down and anchored on the port engine alone. To our dismay, we determined that the starboard stern line had slipped out from under the side rail. When the propeller on that side was reversed, the prop shaft became a very

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INDIAN SUMMER effective winch. The loop of line came down through the rear rail and panel like they were butter. After the engine was shut down, the suspect line was pulled tight over the rail. Early Thursday morning, I located a mask and snorkel aboard the boat, but no swim trunks. With knife in hand and only my boxers to cover me, I climbed down to the swim platform, where I noticed a two- to three-knot current churning past. I used the prospect of being swept out to sea in my skivvies as an excuse to abandon the dive and asked Mike to get on the phone to the boatyards in Cape May. But with preparations for Irene underway for the weekend, there were no Travelifts available, leading to the decision to head home on one engine. Indian Summer handles easily and makes about six knots on one engine without straining, so we pulled the hook and headed through the Cape May Canal and then into Delaware Bay. The lower Delaware Bay was lumpy, but calmed as we traveled farther north. We made the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal just before dark. The weather was pleasant, so we pressed on through the canal, down the Chesapeake Bay, and tied up at

##Boaters always have the ever-present ferries to deal with when transiting New York Harbor. Photo by H. Scott McCann

“The lower Delaware Bay was lumpy, but calmed as we traveled farther north. We made the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal just before dark. The weather was pleasant, so we pressed on through the canal, down the Chesapeake Bay, and tied up at our friend Jerry West’s dock at about 5 a.m. Friday morning.” our friend Jerry West’s dock at about 5 a.m. Friday morning. Everyone back in Bay Country was involved with hurricane preparations Friday and Saturday, and storm cleanup the following week, so we didn’t get Indian Summer out of the water until the following Friday. It took considerable cutting, pulling, and prying to get the line out of the space between the prop and the strut. Once the line was unwound, however, we found no shaft damage. New zincs were bolted on, and Indian Summer was soon back in the water. So, this “wrap-up” of a wonderful two-and-ahalf month cruise, which included the Erie Canal, Ottawa, Montreal, and Lake Champlain (aka the Triangle Loop Cruise) wasn’t just a recap of a great trip, but also the story of a stern line wrapped up on Indian Summer’s starboard shaft—a mishap we’ll try to avoid next time out.

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Dock at Holiday Point Marina near Mayo, MD, is one hydroplane, the bucket truck, tractors, and valuable engine parts of the best hurricane holes on the Bay. That is not bewere moved off-site to high ground. He was done preparing the cause of the geography, protection on three sides, or the shop before Jim Cantori had changed into his foul weather gear. strong bulkhead. It’s because of the people who keep their boats When I saw what he had done, I figured I ought to apply the same there and the businesses that call Holiday Point home. philosophy. “An ounce of prevention’s worth a pound of cure.” You can tell a lot about people from the way they prepare for a Tommy works with John Barnett. John drives a rusty white hurricane. There are three basic responses: “The Ostriches,” folks Ford pickup that wears more mud than paint. I figure he’s like who come down to the boat once a year and pretend the hurrimy kids when they were little… he looks for puddles and drives cane is just a media stunt; “The Haulers,” folks who call the yard through them full throttle. They arrive at the yard every day by and have the boat hauled as soon as The Weather Channel’s Jim 8 a.m., Tommy with a 20-ounce coffee from the convenience Cantori says the word “Chesapeake;” and the “DIY Crowd,” folks store and John with a Cheshire cat grin on his face. I have never like me who fiddle with dock lines and witnessed either of them in a foul fenders and check on the boat every mood. John has been with Tommy few hours to see whether the scuppers for three years now, and Tommy pays and bilge pumps are doing their jobs. John one of the highest compliments: Tommy Gunther—owner of “He can see the next thing that needs Gunther Marine Engines—is a case in doing before I have to ask him to do point. Although I can maintain Island it.” That is a very high compliment inGirl’s old V-8 gas engines myself, I rely deed, coming from Tommy, who has on Tommy for the hard stuff, such as been working on boats and engines carburetor adjustments and replacefor 40 years. ments, engine replacements (we did The Gunther brothers, Tommy that a couple years ago), manifold and Keith, have been at the marina and riser replacements, and vexing since the mid-1970s. They started problems I just can’t figure out. After as yard employees. When the own30 years of boat ownership and many ers offered them the opportunity to costly mistakes, I accept my limitabecome independent and retain their tions. Tommy is the guy I go to when I marina affiliation, they set up their hit a wall. He will tell you when you’re own shops. Their father had a big about to make a stupid mistake, even if influence on them in that he always it costs him money. had a boat project of some sort going In the days before Hurricane Irene at the house. “Dad used to pick up old as most of us sat glued to The Weather wrecks from the beach and bring them ##John Barnett (left) and Tommy Gunther (right) of Channel and NOAA’s weather webhome,” says Tommy. Gunther Marine Engines. Photo by Jack Paltell site, Tommy prepared his shop, his We discuss recent changes in the tools, his “toys,” and his customers’ boats for the surge that never business, and Tommy confirms my personal observations. “People arrived. When I went down to the marina to prepare Island Girl, are keeping their boats and fixing them up,” he says. “They will Tommy’s office looked like the stock room at Office Depot. His invest in their boats, but we’re not seeing many new boats or desk was up on cinder blocks. File cabinets, chairs, phones, and major diesel repowers right now.” I inquire about retirement, and anything that could float were piled high. Expensive tools, such as Tommy shows me a picture on the office wall of a Hatteras 53 drill presses, lathes, and saws, were elevated above the water level double cabin. “I’d like to travel with Teri, my wife,” he says. “We reached in Tropical Storm Isabel in 2003, which pushed a ninelike seeing new places and meeting new people.” “That’s a few foot tidal surge up the Bay. Tommy’s precious toys, the bright red years off,” he says. “Meanwhile, I have plenty to keep me busy.” Follow us!

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Southern Cruising Destinations

by Peter C. Swanson

Southbound Find the Odd in Odyssey

or a first-time power cruiser heading down island, the route from the Florida border to the Dominican Republic represents a thousand nautical miles of challenges, opportunities, and grand adventure. As you follow the Intracoastal Waterway to the Keys, transit the Bahamas, and finally press on to Latin America, you will find among others these four memorable places to spend some time.

A Golden Oldie: St. Augustine, Florida

oking fun at St. Augustine is as easy today as it was in 1917, when Ring Lardner was writing his book Gullible’s Travels: “First we went to St. George Street and visited the oldest house in the United States. Then we went to Hospital Street and seen the oldest house in the United States. Then we turned the corner and went down St. Francis Street and inspected the oldest house in the United States. Then we dropped into a soda fountain and I had an egg phosphate, made from the oldest egg in the United States.” The Spanish fortress at St. Augustine is truly old and truly a marvel of 16th-century military engineering. Around this factual core, as Lardner wryly observed, has developed a de facto theme park dedicated to oldness and first-ness. It is, however, a theme park with a patina in its paint, old enough to be respectable in its own right, most of it having been rebuilt in the 1950s. And for visiting boaters, St. Augustine is both useful and fun. If you are unfamiliar with Florida history, an explanation is in order. Legend has it that Ponce de Leon (lion in Spanish) “discovered” St. Augustine while looking for the Fountain of Youth. One of the themes repeated throughout this theme park are depictions of lions, whether the Bridge of Lions

##A shippy little cruising tug lies at anchor in front of the city’s ancient fortress. Much of the waters nearby have been converted to a mooring field. Photo by Peter Swanson

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##Cruising powerboats share the anchorage with the Miami Dolphins seaplane. Photo by Peter Swanson

spanning the harbor, or the statue of old Ponce himself. Enjoy a nice walk on the live oak-shaded streets, inhale the salty air, and keep a lookout for feline depictions. For boaters passing through St. Augustine, there are three convenient marinas, each with its own advantage. Camachee Cove is a first-class facility north of the St. Augustine inlet with onsite amenities, a boatyard, and privacy. Unless you have a fast dinghy to deploy, you’ll want a cab or courtesy car to get downtown. The Conch House Marina lies on Salt Creek, south of the inlet. It’s got new floating docks as well, but with a tavern on the wharf, it maintains a funkier atmosphere. That atmosphere is cooler in the literal sense, being the marina most exposed to the ocean breeze. I would be remiss if I failed to mention Reggae Sunday, a hugely popular summer tradition honoring consumption of alcohol, island music, and the occasional over-exposure of flesh. Younger cruisers may be better off at the local Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! museum for the afternoon or visiting the monsters of the Alligator Farm. The St. Augustine Municipal Marina is best for its access to the attractions of downtown and now offers a cheap alternative to renting a slip. In 2010, the city installed 162 state-of-the-art helical screw moorings. The $580,000 project includes a pumpout boat, launch service, and rack storage for dinghies. Transient moorings for out-of-towners run $20 a night for moorings by downtown, while Salt Run, with less access to amenities, will cost $14. proptalk.com

Marathon Florida Welcomes Southbound Cruisers

efore the new millennium, Boot Key Harbor at Marathon was like a pirate town, full of live-aboard boats in various states of repair. After Hurricane George in 1998, 250 damaged vessels had to be removed from the harbor. At the urging of local businesses, the city went on to establish a well-regulated mooring field, beginning with 25 rental balls in 2003, eventually expanding to 220. The mooring field dramatically reduced the area where one could anchor for free. At the same time, no-discharge restrictions were enacted and enforced by police; officers

came aboard to ensure that effluent was not being pumped into the harbor. Now a different breed of cruiser inhabits the harbor, and transients come and go. Marathon is regarded as the last affordable place for a southbound boat to layover. Stores of all kinds, including marine supplies, are only a short walk away. There are boatyards for repairs and a cadre of local electronics technicians. Marathon is an excellent place to stage for a cruise of the Bahamas or Caribbean islands. And the city is positioning itself to become a port of entry once the United States allows us to travel to Cuba by boat.

##Burdine’s pub is a Marathon waterfront institution. Photo by Peter Swanson

##This character boat occupies an area outside the Boot Key Harbor, where anchoring is still allowed. Photo by Peter Swanson

And like much of the Florida Keys, the city retains an element of goofiness that appeals to fun-loving people. It is home to the notorious Brass Monkey, a funky, smoke-filled saloon not far from the harbor. Or you might be passing by the local American Legion Hall and be tempted as many before you to enjoy a night of “Free Elvis” singing for tips. You’re welcome.

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Southern Cruising Destinations

Staniel Cay for Shelter and Camaraderie

ficionados of bad James Bond films will recognize Staniel Cay as the setting for the underwater scenes in “Thunderball.” “Splash,” too, was filmed there. The cameramen had it easy; the water hereabouts is as clear as the gin in 007’s martini. Staniel is roughly midway down the Exuma archipelago and worth a week out of anyone’s laid-back cruising schedule. It’s a charming place to rest a

while or wait as a passing “norther” clocks through. The immediate vicinity has four anchorages, each with its own virtues. One is beside the Staniel Cay Yacht Club and Marina and the village. Another lies beneath a bluff beneath the Club Thunderball restaurant and bar, a cruiser favorite. Another offers 360-degree protection for those winter cold fronts and their vigorous clocking winds. And the fourth boasts a sugar sandy beach and… pigs.

Every year, the friendly people at Staniels drop off a few young pigs on adjacent Big Major’s Spot, otherwise uninhabited. The expectation, borne out by years of experience, is that the pigs will be fed leftovers from cruising boats in the anchorage. And at the end of the season… well, don’t tell the kids. The Staniel Cay Yacht Club is a great institution with a friendly bar and good food. Happy People Marina has its own restaurant, as well. For provisions, there are three stores: the

“Every year the friendly people at Staniels drop off a few young pigs on adjacent Big Major’s Spot, otherwise uninhabited. The expectation, borne out by years of experience, is that the pigs will be fed leftovers from cruising boats in the anchorage. And at the end of the season… well don’t tell the kids.” ##Feeding the pigs is a tradition for foreign boaters visiting Staniel Cay. Photo by Peter Swanson

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Dominican Harbor Seduces Gringos

hristopher Columbus was the first European to describe what is now the Dominican Republic. Despite his considerable talent as a promoter, Columbus admitted being at a loss for words trying to describe what he beheld in early 1493. “Queen Isabella,” he wrote, “This place is so stunningly beautiful and so lush… you would have to see it for yourself to believe it.” With an area the size of New Hampshire and Vermont combined, the country has dozens of beach resorts but also

miles of empty beaches, seemingly endless stands of palm trees, cactus deserts, cattle ranches, and farms as far as the eye can see. In some places, the rich topsoil is more than 18 feet deep. Unbeknownst to many, more than 60 Dominican mountains stand taller than any on the East Coast of the United States. The tallest is Pico Duarte at 10,094 feet. The Dominican Republic also boasts the lowest point in the Caribbean, Lake Enriquillo, which is home to a large population of crocodiles.

GET YOUR PROPS RECONDITIONED WHERE THE BIG BOYS GO ##It’s been over 40 years since James Bond came to Staniel, but the franchise still has cache on the island. Photo by Peter Swanson

pink store, the blue store, and the far store, otherwise known as the Isles General Store, which can be reached by taking the dinghy up Staniel Cay Creek. Sometimes, you have to visit all three to acquire all the ingredients of a meal. If you need to make a crew change, the island has an airstrip with regular flights from Florida and Nassau, not cheap, but very convenient. Thunderball Cave, which is located off the yacht club, is a must-do for anyone with snorkeling gear, and who comes to the Bahamas without it? Bring bread crumbs or even bananas to feed the brightly colored fish that greet you. Like the pigs nearby, they will be waiting.

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Southern Cruising Destinations For the nautically inclined, a caveat: The Dominican Republic is a country best seen by land. Unlike Cuba, the Dominican Republic has few natural harbors. Luperon on the North Coast, however, is just about as good as it gets. Luperon is safe against both the malevolence of nature and predations of man, which is what cruisers need if they’re going to leave their boats and explore the countryside by rental car. Luperon itself has developed its own quirky gringo community of expatriates, many

##Luperon Harbor is well protected and is usually host to at least 70 cruising boats at anchor.

of whom first arrived by boat with the intention of staying a few weeks and never left. Geography has made Luperon a great hurricane hole for reasons that are obvious and some that are not. A narrow entrance opens into two basins, both of which are surrounded by hills and have sticky muck for holding. But it has a topographical advantage as well. The best shelter in the world isn’t much good if the location itself is a hurricane magnet; the opposite is demonstrably true in the case of Luperon, which has not had a direct hit since hurricane tracking began in 1851. Luperon itself is a little unkempt but otherwise typical seaside Dominican village, subsisting on fishing, agriculture, and tourism from a single nearby all-inclusive resort. Over the years, however, several institutions and resources have established themselves in Luperon to serve the growing number of gringos arriving by boat. And while crime increases throughout the Caribbean, the harbor remains remarkably free from thieves and thuggery.

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##Puerto Blanco Marina has been welcoming cruisers since the harbor was first opened to foreign vessels in the early 1990s. Photo by Peter Swanson

Puerto Blanco Marina, with dockage for about 20 vessels and an open-air pub, was Luperon’s first real cruiser hangout, with a policy of extending its welcome to anyone in the anchorage. Dockage is also available at the Luperon Marina Yacht Club, which enjoys the best view of the harbor from its restaurant and lounge on a bluff above the mangroves. Marina Tropical is the newest facility, offering dockage, haul-out services, and dry storage onsite. To all of the above add the sinful pleasures of local rum, beer and Dominican “chicas,” and you have the formula for “Luperon glue,” stuff that has sabotaged many a scheduled departure.

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##Ric Burnley with a nice speckled trout caught on the topwater at Lynnhaven Inlet. Photo courtesy of Ric Burnley

ike so many expert anglers, Ric Burnley has been fishing so long he cannot really remember when he first started. “I may have been around two years old when I started fishing for flounder and bluefish with my dad in Delaware’s Indian River Inlet,” recalls Ric. The Burnleys had an aluminum skiff, and Ric’s earliest fishing memories consist of his dad, flounder, toothy bluefish, and that tin boat. Another date Ric could not precisely recall is when he realized his dad was an outdoor writer. “It was probably during elementary school,” says Ric.

Since his dad had to fish for a living, Ric was exposed to more angling action and knowledge than most kids his age. Ric and his father didn’t just fish—they fished and paid close attention to what worked where and when. Then, Ric’s dad shared that knowledge in various magazines. It’s a pattern Ric has picked up and is continuing to this day. When Ric was in his teens, his family moved to Virginia Beach, VA. Ric’s dad kept fishing and writing. Ric was surrounded by both for so much of his life that

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Prop Person ##Kayaks are perfectly suited to reach the skinny water that puppy drum love. Photo courtesy of Ric Burnley

writing about angling seemed natural to him—you fish, then you share. All this fishing, and its documentation, resulted in a vast accumulation of fishing knowledge in the brain of Ric Burnley. And if you fish with Ric today you’ll notice another holdover attribute from his youth: his enthusiasm. I was told of a recent fishing trip with Ric where he jumped up and down for five minutes after a large striper took a swipe at his carefully placed plug. Unlike most anglers, he wasn’t upset. No, he wanted to go back and catch that fish, and apparently he tried a couple of dozen times to trick the fish before giving up. It’s this contagious eagerness that makes Ric… well… Ric. “Kayak Kevin” Whitley confirms Ric’s knowledge. When Whitley wanted to take kayak fishing to the next level by chasing larger fish in the Chesapeake Bay, he got some great leads from Ric. Whitley says, “Ric was the one who helped me... he has an unbelievable amount of knowledge

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about the area. Together, we blazed the kayak fishing for big fish trail here in the Bay.” Whitley adds, “We fish dozens of times together each year.” Ric graduated from high school and went off to college to study English, naturally. After college, he had a stint in the Peace Corps. He served in Western Russia as an education volunteer. After the Peace Corps, Ric ended up back in Virginia where he became a teacher. He also went right back to fishing. Ric does not have a favorite fish or way to fish, but when pressed, he responds that surf fishing for big red drum is a lot of fun. Fishing is attractive to Ric because it is accessible to almost anyone, and it is simple and enjoyable. A boat and complicated tackle are not required. As far as most memorable catches, it had to be the 500-pound bluefin tuna Ric caught off Hatteras when he was in college. “That fish is memorable because it made me hurt forever!” Ric’s largest concern for the future of fishing is access. Not just physical access, but financial and even emotional access. Ric believes that everyone should be able to fish, period. The angling community now has forces that want to keep fishermen off the water. They do this by closing beaches and creating protected areas. This can discourage anglers, especially those just entering the sport. “Limited access and discouragement threaten the future of the sport fishing and the angling industry,” says Ric. Like his father, Ric spent many years writing for The Fisherman, a magazine that had several editions published for different regions of the coast. Around eight years ago, Ric became the Delmarva Regional Editor for Saltwater Sportsman magazine. He also has shared his knowledge in Outdoor Life, Marlin, Kayak Angler, Chesapeake Angler, and Virginia Sportsman. Most importantly, Ric now shares his vast angling know-how with the readers of PropTalk.

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Maryland’s Natural Resources Police Part 2 by Gary Reich ##Ofc. Smith writes a citation for possession of undersized crabs.

“I like to take a ride up and down Ego Alley at the beginning of my shift just to make sure everyone knows we’re here.”

ast month, we accompanied Cpl. Roy L. Rafter Jr. on his Eastern Shore beat, which encompasses Talbot and Dorchester counties on the Eastern Shore, all part of the Department of Natural Resources Police (NRP) Eastern Region, Area 2. Our primary focus that day was policing the state’s commercial fisheries, with a focus on crabs and clams. For our second ride-along with the NRP, we requested to accompany an NRP officer in an area with heavy recreational use so we could see what challenges

NRP faces with recreational boaters. Sandy Point to Annapolis seemed a perfect fit. As a quasi-Annapolis native, I was excited to accompany Ofc. Rodney Smith on a Friday night patrol of the Annapolis/ Severn River/Sandy Point State Park area. His normal beat is NRP’s Southern Region, Area Three. Not only would we be patrolling my home waters, but I’d get to ride in one of the state’s new 28-foot Zodiac RIBs, which sport a 250-horsepower E-TEC Evinrude, allowing a 40-knot top-end.

Keeping Egos in Check I met Ofc. Smith at NRP’s City Dock station in Annapolis, which is situated right on the harbor at the end of Dock Street adjacent to Susan Cambpell Park. We let loose the lines and moved out into Annapolis Harbor, and then toward Ego Alley at the center of town. “I like to take a ride up and down Ego Alley at the beginning of my shift just to make sure everyone knows we’re here,” Ofc. Smith said. “You can see there are a lot of people drinking. I don’t have any problem with that, but I want them to know I am around if they decide to operate their

vessel after having a few too many. Hopefully, that will make them think twice before getting behind the wheel.” Once we’d swung through Ego Alley, we made our way up Spa Creek, where things were untypically quiet for a Friday evening. People happily waved at us as Ofc. Smith made his rounds—some nervously and some quite genuinely—but we found nothing that warranted further attention. “Let’s head up the Severn River and see what’s going on up there,” Ofc. Smith said.

Blastoff As we passed the six mph speed zone outside the U.S. Naval Academy, Ofc. Smith said, “You ready?” and he then opened up the 250-horsepower Evinrude to allow the Zodiac to stretch her legs as we blasted our way up the Severn. The Zodiac does not have the gentlest of rides, but does get where she’s going quickly. “I really like this boat,” said Ofc. Smith, adding, “I can cover a much larger area with this boat than with our Whalers.” We made our way in and out of old familiar stomping grounds of my youth—Saltworks Creek, Clements Creek, Little Plum Creek, and The Narrows—while looking for crabbing or fishing activity. It was a perfect, calm night for water skiing and tubing, so that’s about all we found. All the boats had the required lookouts and safety gear, so while I was enjoying the trip down memory lane, Ofc. Smith reminded me that

we still had Whitehall Bay, Mill Creek, and Sandy Point State Park to patrol. On our way out of the Severn, we spotted a gentleman crabbing with collapsible traps off Horseshoe Point; Ofc. Smith decided to pay him a visit. Once we were alongside, Ofc. Smith found all of the necessary licensing, registration, and safety gear, but the gentlemen was storing his catch in a cooler. Ofc. Smith said, “Those are nice looking crabs, but there’s no way to tell how many crabs you have unless they are in bushel baskets. I don’t think you have more than two bushels, but in the future, you’ll need to use proper wooden bushel baskets so I know how many you have. OK?” The boater agreed to obtain the necessary baskets for his next trip. Ofc. Smith said, “Enjoy your evening,” as we pushed off.

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##One of NRP’s new 28-foot Zodiac RIBs, which sport a 250-horsepower E-TEC Evinrude, allowing a 40-knot top-end.

Don’t Be a Nit-Picker As we headed out of the Severn and north into Whitehall Bay, I pointed over to another crabbing boat and Ofc. Smith pointed the Zodiac in that direction. Near the entrance to Mill Creek, we found two nice gentlemen running a trotline in an old, rusty, metal skiff. They had bushel baskets and all the necessary safety gear, except a fire extinguisher. We pushed off, checked all of the skipper’s documentation, and issued a warning for the fire extinguisher. After we wished the crabbers a good evening, Ofc. Smith said, “A lot of people think that we enjoy writing tickets. I’d rather educate someone first with a warning, unless a ticket is required. That keeps us and the citizen out of court for a minor violation, which means I can spend more time out here on the water doing my job. Our judges have less tolerance for ‘nit-picker’ officers who write lots of tickets for minor infractions these days.” As the warning ticket book went into the dash, we headed out toward Sandy Point State Park, one of the state’s busiest.

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Surf and Turf After tying up the Zodiac, Ofc. Smith and I jumped into one of NRP’s Sandy Point State Park pickups and started making a patrol of the park. A lot of people don’t realize that it’s our job not only to patrol the water, but state lands, as well. “I usually drive through the park in the early evening and keep an eye on the beach and parking lots on one of our ATVs, but I’ll keep you in the air conditioning,” Ofc. Smith said. “There is no alcohol allowed in the park, except in designated areas with a permit, so I look out for that and for drug activity in the parking lots. Once it starts to get dark, I make sure that people are clearing out,” Ofc. Smith added. We then headed farther into the park where dozens of deer could be seen lounging and munching on the grass. “There are hundreds of deer in this park,” Ofc. Smith said. “One time, I was on the north end of the park and caught a guy in a tree stand. There is no hunting allowed in the park. He went home with a handful of tickets that night.I don’t think he’ll be back,” Ofc. Smith added.

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MD’s Natural Resources Police (continued) It took a good 30 minutes to make a thorough loop of the park, which ended with an inspection of the crabbing pier, where 20 to 30 people were crabbing with chicken necks and lines. “It’s completely normal for us to find undersized crabs here,” Ofc. Smith said, adding, “There are signs and rulers up everywhere, but people don’t pay attention to them very often.” Indeed, there were many people crabbing the pier that night, and almost all of them had at least one undersized or prohibited female crabs in their buckets. Despite the

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signs and rulers stapled up and down the dock’s pilings, most of the folks there that night were just completely unaware of the regulations. “I’m not going to write a ticket for someone who has a few undersize crabs,” Ofc. Smith said. “But if it is someone I have written a warning for before, or most their bucket has undersized crabs or females, I have to do my job. I really prefer to educate first and write tickets later, but sometimes you’re not left much of a choice but to fine them,” Ofc. Smith adds.

As the sunlight started to wane, we headed back toward Annapolis to see if any of our friends had decided to peel off from Ego Alley under the influence. Things were frenetic but calm in Ego Alley, and we pulled up to the turnaround basin to wait for any skippers that might fail the turn-around test because of one too many adult beverages. People walked by us on land, commenting on Ofc. Smith’s cool ride, with one gentlemen (younger than myself) claiming he was a formerly the Secretary of Maryland’s

Department of Natural Resources. “I hope he doesn’t get behind the wheel of anything tonight,” Ofc. Smith commented. We finished up Ofc. Smith’s shift just as it had started: quietly. “I’m sorry we had such a calm night for your ride, Gary, but that’s also a good thing, sometimes,” Ofc. Smith said. I said, “No, not at all. I learned a lot. I can see how this area could get hectic.” Ofc. Smith added, “Let me know anytime you want to ride with me again, Gary, it was a pleasure.” I think I’ll take him up on his kind offer.

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ot by plan, but certainly appropriate for this boat, I ended up documenting the 23’s abilities off Cape Lookout, NC. These very waters prompted well-known fly fishing author Tom Earnhardt to approach the Jones brothers about designing a center-console boat in 1992 that not only could be used to fish these unpredictable ocean waters, but also was safe, comfortable, and durable. Most importantly, it had to be very fishable from an ergonomic standpoint. Earnhardt suggested fore and aft casting platforms and dedicated out-of-the-way storage for long, fully assembled fly rods. In typical Jones Brothers fashion, Rob and Donnie built a prototype, which with Earnhardt’s input, went through much tweaking and testing. In 1993, Jones Brothers Marine introduced the first Cape Fisherman—the 1910LT—and later introduced a full line of Cape Fisherman boats with the same DNA as the original. Follow us!

The Cape Fisherman 23 has ultra-clean decks without unnecessary railing to get in the way, tons of enclosed storage space, and a no-nonsense, rugged center-console station. Some of the nicest things about the Cape Fisherman— albeit a minor part of the whole package—are the port and starboard rod holders, which are recessed under the gunwhale and feature integral bungees for securing expensive fishing hardware (i.e., fly and light-tackle rods). Ten-foot fly rods can be stored completely assembled under the gunwhale thanks to recessed rod tip tubes in the forward casting platform. LTE owners enjoy an even cleaner deck layout and added storage thanks to a retractable stainless steel bow light, retractable stainless steel cleats, cockpit lights, a tackle locker, and a center-console rod rack. PropTalk November 2011 61

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tandard power on the Cape Fisherman 23 LTE is Yamaha’s brilliant F150 four-stroke outboard, although she can take up to 250 horsepower. But there’s a reason most of the Cape Fisherman 23s leave the factory with the F150: It is economical from a fuel perspective and is more than capable from a performance viewpoint. Expect a range of about 300 to 350 miles with the 90-gallon fuel tank. Installed on just about every Cape Fisherman 23 is a pair of optional Lenco trim tabs. Builder Jones says, “With the trim tab and engine tilt, you can really dial the boat in to ride through just about any condition. You can even raise or lower the port or starboard sides independently to handle beam seas.”

But the real magic in the Cape Fisherman 23 is her hull design. Forward you’ll find a pronounced V to cleave big seas, and plenty of bow flare. This shape tapers back to a relatively flat planing surface that ends with only 12 degrees of deadrise at the transom. But also look at the Cape Fisherman’s beam, which at only eight feet, is a full half-foot skinnier than many of her competitors. All of these design elements play together to offer an incredibly seaworthy platform that performs well in a variety of conditions. All of Jones Brothers Marine’s boats are now built using composite materials. The Cape Fisherman’s construction features a solid fiberglass hull with a high-density, composite transom and an integral, foam-filled stringer system, which provides significant rigidity. Inside the stringer laminates are ABS plastic inserts, which readily accept fasteners, and are where the center console is fastened. The deck is a composite vacuum-bagged affair. All of these components make for a hull that can easily withstand years of abuse.

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was booked for a day of fishing with highly regarded guide Capt. Sarah Gardner on her aptly named Cape Fisherman 23 LTE Fly Girl out of Harkers Island Fishing Center Hotel and Marina on Harkers Island, NC. Mid-October through mid-November is prime time for false albacore (known as little tunny, locally) fishing off Cape Lookout, and often an unpredictable time of year when it comes to the weather. In Carolina Country, your morning can start off blasting across slick-calm, skinny-water flats, and the day can end with bashing your way through four- to six-foot breakers on Cape Lookout Shoals—all conditions which the Cape Fisherman 23 handles with ease. We set out from Harkers Island Fishing Center at 6:30 a.m. with a burning orange sunrise as a backdrop. Conditions were calm as we pushed the throttle forward and easily planed out at only 12 mph over Back Sound’s skinny waters. This ability to quickly plane is a welcome trait for fishing the albacore run, where anglers often spend hours “gunning and running” from school to school. The same could be said for summer cobia fishing at the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel where hopping from sea buoy to sea buoy is standard operating procedure, or during the fall rockfish blitz, where chasing the moving schools is key. We eventually pushed the throttle toward the bow, and my GPS clocked us at almost 40 mph over the ground as we jetted toward Barden Inlet and Lookout Bight. Theoretical top-end on the Cape Fisherman 23 is about 41 mph with the Yamaha F150. Lookout Bight was calm that morning, but an

easterly chop was brewing in the ocean, where we sighted our first school of breaking albacore. After about two hours chasing near-shore schools of albies, Capt. Gardner made a VHF radio call to Capt. Brian Horsley to find out where we could find some better action. A few code words only Horsley and Garnder know—something along the line of “there are Fruit Loops at the Rice Krispies”—meant we’d be shooting the breakers at Cape Lookout Shoals to venture out into the open emerald ocean. Cape Lookout Shoals was sporting about a four-foot chop that day, and Capt. Gardner’s Cape Fisherman 23 handled the task with ease, keeping us relatively dry despite the stiff easterly breeze. A proper application of engine and trim tab trim kept us dry through the rolling breakers. We locked into some large feeding schools of false albacore, but eventually had to face the facts and head in for the day. The return trip was with a following sea, and Capt. Gardner dialed in the trim just right for a pleasant ride back to the Fishing Center. It was a perfect day to exercise the 23. Flat calm in the morning, rolling breakers in the afternoon, and as the sun sunk low over Back Sound, a following sea for our ride home. Most notable was the lack of fatigue when we got back. I’ve fished many boats that would have left us limping after a day off Cape Lookout. Not so with the Cape Fisherman 23. It’s no surprise that captains Horsley and Gardner work closely with Donnie Jones to tweak various aspect of the Cape Fisherman 23. They are after all, the gateway drug for countless Cape Fisherman 23 owners.

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Cruising Club Notes

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gly sticks? Secret spots? Ruins? Weather woes? Macabre mayhem? These are just some of the interesting topics you’ll find in November’s Club Notes. Read on. Since July 2005, PropTalk’s Club Directory has grown from six to 91 clubs. Be part of the fun now. All you have to do is send ruth@proptalk.com your Club Note stories and photos, Directory updates, and pumpkin cheesecake squares (cookeatshare.com) by October 25.

Membership Has Its Benefits

uthor and angler Lenny Rudow shared five surprise tips and five secret hot spots on the Middle and Upper Chesapeake Bay during the Pasadena Sportfishing Group’s October 10 meeting. Tony and Dee Tochterman are again offering a special drawing to our members. Visit their shop in Baltimore, spend $50, and receive a coupon ticket (one for every $50 you spend there). First prize is $1000, second is $500, third is $250, fourth is $150, and fifth is $100. The drawing will be held during our December 12 Christmas meeting (pasadenasportfishing.com). —by Paul Coakley

Labor Day Rendezvous, Bay Style

embers of the Northern Virginia Sail and Power Squadron (NVSPS) cruised to the Chesapeake Yacht Club (CYC) on the West River (below) over Labor Day weekend. The marina is terrific; beautifully landscaped with a heated pool, upscale showers, and an excellent but reasonably priced restaurant, among other amenities. Squadron cruise chair and past commander George Degnon organized a fabulous weekend. Upon getting secured at CYC, the commander’s locker of adult beverages was opened, and we settled in for a weekend of fun, food, and friends. On Saturday, we went on a “field trip” to the nearby Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) where we received a lecture and tour on marine life and vegetation in the Bay. We also saw the Java Mansion ruins on the grounds of the Contee Farm, which is now part of SERC. We capped off the evening by sitting around the large outdoor fireplace on CYC’s grounds. On Sunday, a group went on a day cruise up the Rhode River where we could swim without worrying about those nasty sea nettles. We invite all boaters, power and sail, to join our safe boating courses and other training activities (nvsps.org). —by Frank Shults

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The Start of Something Big

n September 11, the DC Metro Chapter of the Maryland Saltwater Sportfishermen’s Association (DCMSSA) hosted our first Kid’s Fishing Day (above) for 20 youngsters at the Capital Yacht Club in Washington, DC. We taught the kids how to assemble and rig their rods, and then we went fishing. Just about all of the kids caught fish. While the kids were fishing, we grilled hot dogs for everyone. The event was a spectacular success, funded entirely by raffle ticket sales last March and April. Thanks to all who participated in the raffle and the kid’s day event. All of the kids received an Ugly Stick rod, a Shakespeare reel with line, and a 100-piece tackle pack to take home with them. Hopefully, they will continue to fish, and DCMSSA will have helped create a lifetime hobby for them. We hope to double the size of the event next year. Thanks to Martin, Cal, Ryan, Josef, and Zach for being great mentors for the kids. Please contact me if you want to help plan next year’s event. And, finally, everyone enjoyed DCMSSA’s sea bass and tautog trip on Morning Star with Capt. Monty Hawkins October 1. Learn more at dcmssa.org. —by Jeremy Bendler

##Cruise chair George Degnon and first mate Marge (seated) with NVSPS members and friends.

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A Force To Be Recognized…

ent Narrows Sail and Power Squadron (KNSPS) recognized two of its founding members during our September membership meeting at the Kent Island Yacht Club. Below, Fred Gieseker, KNSPS’s first commander, and Bill Higgins, first treasurer, receive their 25-year pins from commander Jim Wimsatt. Both Fred and Bill have served the squadron in various capacities over the years. Our congratulations to both of them (uspsd5.org/squadrons/kent_narrows.html). —by Karen Wimsatt

##KNSPS’s commander Jim Wimsatt gives Fred Gieseker and Bill Higgins their much-deserved 25-year pins.

##CBGWC boats descend upon Knapps Narrows.

“I Feel the Earth Move Under My Feet…”

hanks to all the silt and debris in the Bay, and what seems like never-ending rain, most members of the Chesapeake Bay Grady-White Club (CBGWC) haven’t strayed very far from port lately. However, the boating downtime has given us a chance to reminisce about all the good times of the season, both on and off the water. There was the beautiful sunset that was the backdrop of our dinner meeting in April, and the way it rained to the east, west, north, and south of us, but not on our picnic by the Magothy. The rendezvous at Great Oak Landing was a wonderful way to spend Memorial Day weekend. The Ladies’ Tournament, offshore trip, and TriState Fishing Tournament were great ways to show off fishing techniques, successes, and near successes. For the second year, we had gorgeous weather for the annual Steak and Shrimp Cookout; perhaps the canopies we put up to protect the food kept the rain away. All of our social meetings at area restaurants were well attended by members happy to share stories of good times on their Gradys. The three-day Palooza at Knapps Narrows Marina & Inn was the perfect cap on a wonderful season (above). The earthquake, hurricanes, wind, and rain of September have built up our enthusiasm for those fine days of fall, and the promise they hold of great fishing and touring. We’ll meet in October at Petie Green’s in Deale, MD, and in November at Bill Bateman’s in Severna Park to discuss those plans. Learn more at cbgradyclub@yahoo.com. —by Maryanne Gomme

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The Race That Wasn’t

ne rainy Saturday, the Stingray Harbour Yacht Club’s Commodore’s Race with Chili Dinner and Oyster Roast morphed into a competition based on nautical knowledge. Roland and Pat Anderson (Blessings) stormed into first place, Anna and Dick Florence (Rivanna) grabbed second, and Charles and Claudia Davis and Barry Powell (Seraphim) netted third (stingrayhyc.com). —by Sherry Davis

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all finds Jewish Navy members at the U.S. Powerboat Show buying the requisite number of “tsotchkes.” We will rendezvous to find out who got a bargain and who got a “mitzvah.” Our members know that 25 percent off is a bargain, but 50 percent off is a mitzvah. While this season has been one filled with weather extremes, we see the bagel (optimists) and not the hole (pessimists), because the weather gives us innumerable opportunities to swap stories. We are preparing a line-up of speakers for our offseason luncheon series. We share friendships as well as creative ideas, such as sprinkling bread crumbs in the water so the fish will be able to follow us home for dinner. Learn more at jewishnavy@jewishnavy.org. —by Adiva Sotzsky

##CBSA rendezvous on Labor Day (L-R): Kathy Mueller, John and Noel Dickson, Brian and Marjorie Callahan, and Larry and Eunice Courdrey. Photo by Diane Booher

Sun-Kissed Sabreliners

ore than 20 Sabreliner and Sabre owners and more than 60 members and guests of the Chesapeake Bay Sabre Association (CBSA) (above) said farewell to summer with a recordsized attendance during our annual Floribbean Crab Feast September AGAZINE 3 with hosts Michael and JulieMTurner on the Wye River. We are all looking forward to our Halloween Party October 29 hosted by Howard and Pat Brooks. Sabreliners and Sabre sailors are always welcome to join theB fun O A (cbsa-sabre.com). T I N G A T I T S —by B E SJulie T Phillips-Turner

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##SRYCers don their cruising T-shirts. Other events since have included a lavish Power/Sail Crab Feast at Kentmorr Restaurant, a corn roast, and an enjoyable Labor Day weekend rendezvous at the Miles River YC in St. Michaels. We’ll end the season with a cruise to Herrington Harbour South Marina and a chili cook-off.

An Affair To Remember?

ifty members of the Rockville Sail and Power Squadron (RSPS) picnicked at the Black Hill Regional Park in Montgomery County September 10. Craig and Lori Floyd (below) and Steve Permison orchestrated an enjoyable social affair complete with nautical games and a flea market. Past commander Ted Weiner drove from Worcester, MA, to officiate during our auction to benefit the squadron (usps.org/localusps/rockville). —by Chuck Wells

Cruisin’ to the Top of the Bay

uring the Severn River YC’s (SRYC) week-long Commodore’s Cruise this July (above), 30 boats started at the Maryland YC and enjoyed more than 11 fireworks displays from local communities. We then spent two days at the Inner Harbor East Marina in Baltimore and saw more fireworks, visited at Mears Great Oak Marina, and cruised to the C&D Canal and Chesapeake City, MD, for the Commodore’s Dinner and some golfing. Dinner featured dancing to the sounds of Discman Rich and a creative adaptation of Otis Redding’s “Sittin’ on the Dock of the Bay” to reflect our theme this year: Cruisin’ to the Top of the Bay. The cruise concluded with a visit to Worton Creek Marina and an excellent dinner at the Harbor House Restaurant (severnriveryachtclub.org). —by Julie Gensinger

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own East Cruisers Club members are scheming to cruise to the West River and visit the Inn at Pirates Cove for their annual Lobster Feast and Raft-Up this fall. The event will feature butter-dipped lobsters, spicy steamed shrimp, piping hot corn on the cob, feisty French fries, and devine dinner rolls in a private dining room (rick@northpointyachtsales.com). —by Rick Casali

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he Chesapeake Bay Buyboat Reunion and Homecoming again visited ports in the Southern Bay this August. A few of the vessels are shown below at Cape Charles Town Harbor, VA. Highlights included the parade of boats, dock parties, live music, boat tours, arts and crafts, skiff races, boat-docking and other contests, wine and cheese meet and greets, and more. Check us out at oysterbuyboats.com. —by Don Wagner

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ardi Gras at the Chesapeake Yacht Club September 23-25 rocked with cuisine, theme drinks, and jazz flowed (above). Docks competed for honors as the best float, and we raised more than $2000 for the Box of Rain’s Summer Program. The event was so successful that we will make it an annual celebration. Attention fleet captains: this could be a sea or land destination for your clubs in 2012 (chesapeakeyachtclub.com). —by Gail Parsons

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The Cocktail Class Racer

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f you happened to have a copy of the August 1939 issue of The Rudder magazine in your hands and turned to page 38, you’d see plans for a clever little eightfoot-long, plywoodon-frame skimmer named “SKUA” designed by Charles MacGregor. Today, the look of the boat hasn’t changed, but if John Harris of Chesapeake Light Craft (CLC) in Annapolis has his way, you’ll be lusting to buy and build

his stitch-and-glue version of MacGregor’s little raceboat—now called a Cocktail Class Racer—when the kits become available sometime in the next four months, just in time for a cocktail at happy hour. Governed by the Cocktail Class Wooden Boat Racing Association (CCWBRA), the design calls for a six- to eight-horsepower outboard depending on skipper weight—less than 200 pounds, or more than 200 pounds, respectively—and a minimum hull weight of 72 pounds. If you are in the 200-plus category, any eighthorsepower outboard will do (two or four stroke). If you’re sub-200, a pre-1969-era, six-horsepower outboard is what the rules call for. There is some debate as to the merits of two- or three-blade propellers. Earlier this year, Farr Yacht Design vice president Russell Bowler was approached about building a Cocktail Class Racer and enlisted Farr design engineer Keith Carew to help find out what it would take to build

##Kaith Carew (L) of Farr Yacht Design and John Harris (R) of Chesapeake Light Craft stand in front of four stitch-andglue Cocktail Class prototypes. Photo by Gary Reich ##The Edmonds family completed the first prototype hull for the History Channel Show “Modern Marvels.” Photo courtesy of Chesapeake Light Craft

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one. The pair contacted the class association and found that kits weren’t readily available—only frames and a jig. After noodling the idea with colleagues and associates, they believed that a stitchand-glue kit made sense. The hope was to make the boat more readily available and accessible to class members, who previously have had to rely on approved frame fabricators or plans to cut their own. Carew came up with an ingenious design with frames that easily slid together but still utilize the stitch-and-glue method that makes CLC kits “easy.” Why stitch-and-glue? Because using the stitch-and-glue method produces a lighter, stronger boat that is faster and easier for novices to build. It also allows for most of the parts to be cut by computer—called CNC machining—which reduces cost and enhances consistency. Harris says, “We’ve come up with a pretty cool slot-together scheme. You can assemble the thing in an hour or

two, ready for epoxy fillets and fiberglass, but the kit is competitive and completely ‘class legal.’” The first stitch-and-glue prototype was built and finished by in time to be launched and filmed in July on the Rhode River by the History Channel for its “Modern Marvels” series.

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Number 83 Sundowner was built by the Edmonds family and has a six-horsepower Evindrude outboard to scoot her around. The first hull was made without any watertight bulkheads, so she relies on foam to keep her afloat in the event of capsize. The next four prototypes are replete with three watertight compartments, which allow for maximum buoyancy and flotation. Carew and some of his colleagues from Farr Yacht Design have been working on the prototypes in CLC’s shop for the last couple of months. Carews says, “Mine will be light blue on the bottom and sides with a stained mahogany finish

on the deck. I hope to have her done in time for the races in Rock Hall, MD. Her name is DRAM.” If you’d like to check out some sanctioned Cocktail Class racing, be sure to mark the afternoon of October 22 on your calendar. CCWBRA will be holding their National Championship on Langford Creek off the Rock Hall Yacht Club. Call (410) 639-2182 for more information. In the mean time, stay tuned to PropTalk for more information on the availability of Cocktail Class kits. Harris hopes to have final kits and plans available by the new year and is shooting for a price of around $1000 for the kit.

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Racing News Unlimited Hydros in Washington, DC? Yes, Please! Photos and story by Gary Reich

ust before this issue of PropTalk went to press, four H1 Unlimited hydroplanes from the Air National Guard Series gathered at National Harbor in Washington, DC, to dip their toes in the Potomac. These monster machines weren’t visiting Chesapeake Country to race, rather to test the venue for a tentative resurrection of the President’s Cup Races, which haven’t been held since 1977 when Bill Muncey took Blue Blaster Atlas Van to win the Cup. Crews worked on logistics such as crane placement, water depth/location, and site improvement suggestions, while a deluge of rain relentlessly pelted diehard fans and race crews for several hours. Scott Liddycoat of Hayes, VA (5.0-Litre Hydroplane driver for E-50, The PropTalk Mistress) was on site driving U-7 Valken.

These 6750-pound giants are capable of 200-plus miles per hour on the straight-a-ways thanks to their 3000-horsepower Lycoming T55 turboshaft engines. Our fingers are crossed that the efforts to bring the President’s Cup Races back are successful. The 22nd annual Daniel J. Murphy Memorial Regatta took place on Lake Lenape in Mays Landing, NJ, September 10-11 under partly sunny skies and calm winds. The full results are shown below. The second annual Solomons Offshore Grand Prix was haunted by rain again this year, but enjoyed a good attendance. Look for the final results at the bottom of this page. The New Jersey Governor’s Cup Wildwood Hydrofest was held in Wildwood Crest, NJ, October 1-2. Check out the next issue of PropTalk for full results.

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up on the hard. Reid says, “We’re replacing some planks, frames, and floors in the hull bottom near the mast. The new planks will be mahogany and glued in with epoxy instead of the original resorcinol.” Reid adds, “Another wood sailboat we are tending to is a 1949 27-foot Rhodes. We just finished varnishing the exterior with Le Tonkinois—a very different varnish. We then painted the cabintop and washboards with Interlux Brightside. On to the interior, we’ve taken off the mahogony moldings to the cabin/carlin joint to rebed ##Dale “Teeny” Lawrence of Coltons Point Marina in Coltons Point, MD, puts the screws to a refastening project on a 1967 Chris-Craft Constellation. Photo by Bill Griffin

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ne of the coolest pieces of boatbuilding news to arrive in Bay Country is that Annapolis-based Chesapeake Light Craft (CLC) has been granted permission by the Cocktail Class Wooden Boat Racing Association to produce kits for the eight-foot 1939 Charles MacGregor one-design Skua racer. Better known as “Cocktail Class” racers, these fun, eight-foot plywood skimmers utilize six- or eight-horsepower outboards (depending on driver weight) to scoot them across the water’s surface. They are simple in their elegance, weigh less than 80 pounds without the motor and fuel tank, and with CLC’s easy-to-assemble kits, it should offer an excellent opportunity for more powerboaters to get involved in affordable boatbuilding and racing. For more information on these hip little racers, check out page 70 for a feature article on the class. Elsewhere around Bay Country, many boatbuilders took advantage of the cooler fall weather to prep their wares for the U.S. Powerboat Show and get ready for the onslaught of boats that will surely arrive for haul-outs

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and winter work once Old Man Winter shows up. Make sure you set aside some time at the U.S. Powerboat Show to stop by and say “Hi” to the many Bay Country builders and boatshops that will be showcasing their craft. Let them know PropTalk sent you.

oe Reid of Mast & Mallet Boatworks in Edgewater, MD, just returned from Annapolis Yacht Club’s annual “Keels and Wheels” event. Reid took a Thomas Point 32 for display and judging, taking home two awards—one for Best Contempory Yacht and one Womens’ Choice award. Reid says, “I challenge anyone to take those away!” Back in the shop, Reid has a 1988 28-foot Cape Dory flybridge cruiser in for restoration work. Reid reports, “She’ll be getting a new teak and holly cabin sole, a replacement headliner, a new transmission, varnish work, and electrical systems enhancements. We’re hoping to relaunch her in the spring.” Mast & Mallet also has one of the last stripped planked Dickerson sailboats built

John and J.C. Kinnamon of J.C. Kinnamon in Tilghman, MD, pull the pieces together on a new 42-footer. Photo by Bill Griffin

them. The next job will be stripping some deck seams and recaulking them. Lastly, I now have the drawings for building the outboard version of my Chesapeake 22. Mike Kaufman redrew the boat for me. I have built five of the inboard design, all powered with 20- to 30-horsepower diesels. I can’t wait to get started.”

eorge Hazzard, of Wooden Boat Restoration in Millington, MD, remains ever-busy, saving old classics from the burn pile. Hazzard says, “We are finishing up work on Sly Fox, a 1938 15-1/2-foot Chris-Craft Deluxe runabout, which will be attending the Concours D’elegance in St. Michaels this weekend and will also be on display in the U.S. Powerboat Show at the Chesapeake Bay Chapter of the Antique & Classic Boat Society’s booth. Special thanks to Dick Wilson of WilFab, who fabricated a beautiful stainless cutwater for the bow and to Patty Gore for stitching her interior.” Hazzards adds, “New okoume plywood has been shaped to replace the rotted panels on a 1957 15-foot Owens Flagship; she’s starting to look like a boat again.” proptalk.com

will be replaced along with other important propulsion support systems. We replaced all of her seacocks, and her 12-volt electrical systems were upgraded, including a new inverter, wiring, and batteries. Her exterior teak was stripped of its varnish, and Cetol Natural Teak was applied.”

close to finishing Miss Kay, a Maryland Department of Natural Resources vessel. She was completely stripped to bare wood, then encapsulated with a four-layer laminate schedule using vinylester resin. Both the hull and deck were then completely faired, primed, and painted using Awlgrip products. Finishing touches included reinstalling and rebedding the deck equipment, installing a new shaft log, applying an Interlux barrier coat to her bottom, and applying Interlux multi-season antifouling.” Edwards adds, “We are getting ready to repaint our second

The crew at Chesapeake Boats in Crisfield, MD, massage fiberglass into a new 46-footer. Photo by Bill Griffin

A Broad Creek 32 with an Arneson surfacepiercing drive. Sweet! Photo by Bill Griffin

Jerry West’s 1931 20-foot Chris-Craft Deluxe starts to take shape at Dockside Boat Works in Easton, MD. Photo courtesy of Jerry LeCompte

are installing a Yacht Watchman monitoring system on a Zimmerman 36. This system will give the owner peace of mind with real-time remote, at-home monitoring of boat systems like batteries, shore power, and bilge pumps, and high water sensors. Lastly, we are installing a new rudder on a Mainship 400T single-screw trawler. Bayview Engineering Industries engineered this articulating rudder from stainless steel to improve her maneuverability.”

fiberglass layup in the hull had been done. The fiberglass layup consisted of multiple alternating layers of 1-1/2-ounce chopped mat and 24-ounce woven roving laid down over a vinylester skin coat and white gelcoat finish. The result was a 5/8- to 3/4-inch schedule on the sides and 1- to 1-1/2-inches on the bottom.” Elzey adds, “This boat is being built for a local waterman. She will be powered with a single 370-horsepower Cummins diesel, and we expect to have her complete in late winter.”

53-foot Hatteras of the season after servicing her props and making repairs to her vinyl work. A Twin-Vee powercat is in for extensive repairs after a collision, and we are also doing major repairs to a Mako 23CC that sunk in her slip.” Composite Yacht will be at the U.S. Powerboat Show with a Composite 26 showcased on land and a 37CB, 46CB, and 46CB with IPS drives in the water. Check out the company’s handywork at land space 78 and Dock E1.

teve Zimmerman of Zimmerman Marine in Mathews and Deltaville, VA, reports, “The crew has been busy this fall with a variety of projects, including the refit of a RIB fast-rescue boat owned by the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration. The sponsons/tubes are being replaced, and she is being repowered with a Volvo D6.280 280-horsepower diesel, which has been retrofitted to accept a Hamilton jet drive. In addition to the hull and engine work, all the wiring will be gone over and updated.” Zimmerman adds, “We

att Holloway with Deltaville Boatyard in Deltaville reports on an extensive repower project the yard is performing on Susan Joy, a 1988 42-foot Grand Banks. Holloway says, “The old twin Leyland 6TX200 diesel marine engines are being replaced with twin Cummins 6BT5 210-horsepower engines. Access to the old engines and for installation of the new engines is being gained by cutting a custom hole through the flybridge deck. The teak deck was carefully cut out, and the interior liner then was removed. The engine space will be cleaned, degreased, primed, and painted before the new powerplants go in.” Holloway adds, “New fuel and cooling hoses Follow us!

ennis Elzey of Elzey Custom Boats in Cambridge, MD, is making quick work of a new 42-footer, which is currently taking shape in his shop. Elzey says, “We installed stringers in the new Shore Built 42 after

ugene Evans of Evans Boats in Crisfield, MD, is going green. The Eastern Shore builder reports that in October, he will start work on two new 40-foot “Jungle Boats” for the Oklahoma City Zoo in Oklahoma City, OK. The green aspect will be the boats’ electric powerplants. Evans also told us that his ongoing 43-foot pirate ship project is almost complete, and finishing touches were being done at press time. She is 43 feet long and rated for 51 passengers.

atrick Edwards of Composite Yacht in Trappe, MD, barely had time to file this report with the shop’s busy schedule. Edwards says, “We are getting

racey Munson of the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum (CBMM) in St. Michaels, MD, provides an update to the ongoing restoration of the Tug Delaware. Munson reports, “Built in 1912 in Bethel, DE, by William H. Smith, the tug Delaware measures 39 feet, eight inches overall with a beam of 11 feet, four inches. Delaware is a rare example of a typical early 20th-century wooden river tug. Delaware is a product of Bethel’s great age of wooden ship and boatbuilding, and apart from the 1900 Ram Schooner Victory Chimes (formerly Edwin and Maud), it may be the only survivor. In 1929, the tug was bought by James Ireland of Easton, MD, who was in partnership with John H. Bailey in a PropTalk November 2011 75

marine construction business. Later, Bailey acquired sole interest in the tug, when she became a common sight around the Upper Eastern Shore until she was laid up in the late 1980s.” Munson adds, “Coming up on her centennial birthday, Delaware is getting some much needed attention. The museum’s shipwrights are replacing six bottom planks on her starboard side all the way forward. This will also allow the shipwrights and apprentices to replace some structural floors and frame ends, and facili-

A Shore Built 42 rises from the mold at Elzey Custom Boats in Cambridge, MD. Photo by Bill Griffin

tate a repair to the keel. The planking will all be yellow pine. They are also replacing the lower guards on the hull in the original configuration. The guards are 2-1/2 inches square and 25 feet long and have to be steam-bent to the shape of the hull. Work will also include pulling up some of the side deck and replacing a broken fore and aft deck carlin that runs the entire length of the cabinhouse. And finally, any broken or rotten tongue-and-groove beaded, vertical cabin-siding will be replaced. The

Delaware, a 1912 wooden tug built in Bethel, DE, is undergoing a major restoration at CBMM in St. Michaels, MD. Photo courtesy of CBMM

siding has to be milled onsite because it is not a standard size or pattern. Restoration work will be done over the fall and winter months, in full public view in the museum’s harbor side boatyard.”

im Leech of Ruark Boatworks in Cambridge fills us in on what’s been happening in the shop over the past couple of months. Leech says, “Summer was spent repairing and relaunching several larger (29 to 40 foot) local workboats, including Laura (Marshall-built in Rock Hall,

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MD, in 1962), Miss Mary (built in 1975 by Charles Meekin of Church Creek, MD), and Mystic Lady (built in 1976 by O’Neil Jones of Toddsville, MD). In keeping with our goal of ‘Putting History on the Water,’ all of these vessels are back working the Choptank River.” Leech adds, “Our fall activities are focusing on several smaller boats. Seagull, is a 19-foot, flat-bottom, square-stern workboat built in 1956 by John Elliott, Sr. of Crocheron, Dorchester County. MD. She has had the first five

Colin Crozier of Cypress Marine in Severna Park, MD, shows off the innovative tools used to facilitate an anchor locker repair. Photo courtesy of Allen Flinchum

feet of her bottom replanked and new oak inner and outer stems fashioned. Upon her righting, several of the volunteers are replacing the washboards and flooring and repainting. Tinkerbelle II is a 13-1/2 foot White Cap sailboat built by Old Town Canoe Company of Maine. She is a sistership to Tinkerbelle, which was modified by Robert Manry and became (at that time) the smallest boat to sail across the Atlantic Ocean in 1965. We have begun the disassembly of her topsides and deck-

Bayview Engineering Industries engineered this articulating rudder for a Mainship Trawler undergoing repairs at Zimmerman Marine. Photo courtesy of Zimmerman Marine

ing to replace the stem and repair several broken ribs. Lastly, two other ongoing small boat projects include the refurbishing of a 1961 Lightning sailboat and the restoration of Wildcat, the 1949 Pacific One Design (POD) hydroplane PropTalk has been following. After fairing and repainting the bottom and topsides, varnishing of the Lightning’s brightwork has begun. Dave Bodey is about to complete the rebuilding of Wildcat’s mahogany deck.”

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Cobia on your Calendar by Gary Reich

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y the time you’re reading this article, most cobia will have high-tailed it south toward their wintering grounds, but anglers will do well to mark down some hooky time on their calendars for next year. Often called “The Man in the Brown Suit,” cobias are the sole member of the Rachyntridae family, growing up to 70 to 75 inches in length and 130 pounds in weight. They are valiant and brutal fighters when hooked, and show an even more wicked side if an unknowing angler tries to boat a live one. Cobias typically arrive at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay around June, migrating as far north as Ocean City, MD, on the coast, and Tangier Sound on the Bay. And while you can catch cobia in the aforementioned locales, the coastal and nearoffshore waters from Cape Charles south

to Rudee Inlet, including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel (CBBT) complex are widely regarded as providing the best opportunities for locking into one of these brown-suited brutes. Late August and early- to mid-September, when the waters are their warmest, are considered “high time” for cobia angling.

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One approach is to “buoy hop” from one navigational buoy to the other, following the shipping lane out into the ocean looking for lurking cobia. Cobia seem to like “hiding” under the buoys, and sometimes as many a 40 to 50 fish can be found holding under these navigational aids. Another approach is to cruise the thousands of pilings in the CBBT complex, looking for cobias that hold in between the pilings out proptalk.com

of the current. Lastly, if you see a loggerhead turtle on the surface, carefully pursue, as cobia will often follow these long-range migrants while they cruise the ocean. Once you have sighted a solitary cobia or school, stealth doesn’t necessarily count, as cobias aren’t easily spooked. Fly anglers will want to equip themselves with a 10- or 11-weight rod, tipped with a 40-pound shock leader and 20- to 30-pound tippet. Bait or lure casters will want to have a heavy-duty six and a half to seven-foot casting/spinning outfit capable of handling 30- to 40-pound test line and one-half- to four-ounce lures. If you don’t already have a rod, Shakepeare’s Big Water Ugly Sticks are a good bet for cobia. Pink and black, yellow and red, and pink and white combinations seem to work best for fly anglers. Try a piece of yellow rabbit strip tied as a tail on a 2/0 stainless hook with red rabbit strip palmered up to a set of lead eyes on a sinking line or a pinkand-white Clouser minnow on the samesize hook and rig. Poppers are tempting patterns for smaller cobia; try a pattern that makes a lot of splash on the surface. Spin casters will want to use two- to four-once bucktails in the same colors and

with a similar retrieve. Hard, swift jerks on the lure as you reel in will entice cobias to strike. If you really want to grab a cobia’s attention, skewer a live spot or eel on a 3/0 to 4/0 hook and zing it in their direction. Like rockfish, cobias are suckers for live eel and spot. If all else fails (or as a primary technique), you can also set up a chum line in hopes of attracting some cobia to your location. Once you have them interested, any of the aforementioned flies, lures, or baits will work.

Baby Steps

I started my quest to check a cobia off my bucket list in September last year after PropTalk contributing writer Kendall Osborne tempted me into making the four- to five-hour drive down Maryland and Virginia’s Eastern Shore. And yes, driving down Interstate 95 is quicker, but far less enjoyable. Osborne and I tried our best that day to even sight a cobia, but it apparently wasn’t in the cards. My next visit was in early September of this year, and Osborne and I did see three cobia among CBBT’s pilings, and one of them even followed my pink and white Clouser after a hell of a lucky cast, but

we never got one to strike our offerings. We saw PropTalk contributing writer Ric Burnley and Kayak Kevin fishing for cobia that day also, but they, too, were having a somewhat difficult time getting the cobia to eat.

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Capt. Ben Shepherd of Above Average Sportfishing (aboveaveragesportfishing. com, (757) 621-5094) is widely regarded as a cobia Jedi around the Virginia Beach fishing scene. Having worked on most of Rudee Inlet’s head boats as a kid, Capt. Ben probably knows some of these cobia on a first-name basis. Ric Burnley made a call for me in late September and despite my penchant for fly-rod caught fish, Capt. Ben responded with an enthusiastic “Hell yeah!” We left Rudee Inlet at 6:30 a.m. with every possible piece of cobia candy we could muster: two 11-weight fly rods with tempting bunny-strip flies tied to sinking and floating lines, an array of spinning rods tipped with various pink and black bucktails sporting twister tails, and some spot and bunker we recruited for service before leaving the inlet. The only thing we didn’t

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being was live eels, but Capt. Ben said the spots would do. Our day was made difficult by overcast skies, a stiff easterly breeze, passing squalls, and murky water thanks to Hurricane Irene and the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee. Ideal cobia conditions would include a day with bright sunshine, clear water, and calm seas, which all make it easier to sight the fish. But Capt. Ben wasn’t going to let a little bad weather get in our way and climbed to the top of his sighting tower to start looking for cobia. We couldn’t see any cobia under the first buoy, but Capt. Ben made a few blind casts just in case.

No takers. On the second buoy, a small cobia hit Capt. Ben’s bucktail, but a violent headshake threw the lure when I got it up to the boat. On our fourth buoy, Capt. Ben again hooked up, handed me the rod, and I reeled in a small cobia to the side of the boat where we quickly sent him back to grow a few feet. At this point, I got a fly rod ready and started blind casting to each buoy. The key with a popper is to try and land it on the buoy without getting snagged if you can, and then lightly pull it off and into the water. Once it hits the water, don’t be shy; make sharp, violent

strips to get the fish’s attention. On our seventh buoy, Capt. Ben could see a medium-size cobia swirling and tailing around the perimeter, but I couldn’t see it. He bellowed “He’s coming around again, cast it now!” The cobia followed the popper, but wouldn’t take it. Capt. Ben threw a bucktail the cobia and it wouldn’t take that either. When we cast a live spot in front of the fish Capt. Ben said, “That fish ain’t eating today.” Capt. Ben added, “You throw a live spot in front of a cobia and it doesn’t eat it, you might as well give up on him.” We spent another five hours sighting buoys, blind casting to every one of them, but no cobia. Lot’s of rain and wind, but no cobia. But we didn’t get skunked, which in my book, is all that counts. The results with Capt. Ben were certainly better than my last two attempts, and those trips were with a very accomplished CBBT angler. Capt. Ben said, “Man, I just don’t know what to say. This is as off as I’ve ever seen it,” to which I replied, “It wouldn’t be any fun if I caught buckets full of them my first try.” Capt. Ben said, “Yeah, it would.” I think he’s right; I’ll try for that bucket load again next year. You should too.

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ticking with the theme to get more kids fishing, it was poetic justice that a middle schooler walked away with the top prize in the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) 2011 Maryland Fishing Challenge. The year-long contest had more than 1300 anglers qualify to participate in the grand prize drawing held September 10 at Sandy Point State Park. An estimated crowd of 2000 people came out for the celebration. Arguably the biggest winner was 12-year old Robert Hamilton of Silver Spring, MD, who won a boat package courtesy of Tracker Boats and Bass Pro Shops. He qualified for the grand prize drawing by landing a white marlin and bluefish off Ocean City, MD. “It’s amazing,” said young Hamilton in a DNR press release. “I can’t wait to tell everyone at school that I won a boat!” Marty Gary of the DNR said the organization was happy with the year-long contest. “We were particularly thrilled with the youth component,” Gary adds. Twenty young fishermen— winners of 20 DNR-sponsored rodeos—took part in the Challenge finale. Over the summer, anglers caught 11 tagged Diamond Jim striped bass, which were all later revealed to be “imposters.” So seven anglers were left standing on the podium on the day of the challenge awards. Each tore open a sealed envelope that possibly held $25,000, but since no one won, the 11 qualifiers split the $25,000 (about $2272.73 each). Other winners included Kenny Reasin, who won a vacation to Bimini Game Club on Bimini Island from the World Fishing Network. Dickie Russell, John Brittan Jr., and Joe Sanbower all walked away with thousands of dollars in fishing gear and trips from Bill’s Outdoor Center. Marty’s Sporting Goods in Edgewater, MD, Angler’s Sports Center in Annapolis, MD, and Kent Island Kayaks in Grasonville, MD, also provided prizes.

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s there a better way to cap off another stellar year of fishing the Chesapeake Bay than by taking part in a rockfish tournament? How about fishing three? On October 29, the Monster Rockfish Tournament will take place in Maryland waters. Fishing will be divided up into two regions, and prizes will be awarded solely based on weight, with convenient official weigh stations spread around the Bay. If the cards line up right and enough boats participate, up to $130,000 are up for grabs. Visit monsterrockfishtournament.com for the scoop. In November, competitive striper anglers can compete for cash and prizes and also help fight breast cancer. Fish for the Cure, a non-profit group based in Annapolis, will hold its fourth annual invitational fishing tournament on November 5 to benefit the Geaton and JoAnn DeCesaris Cancer Institute at Anne Arundel Medical Center. The goal is to raise a minimum of $140,000. The cost to fish the tournament is $500 per boat (up to four anglers), and $125 for each additional angler. Visit fishforacure.org for details.

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continued... Two weeks later, on November 19 and 20, the Maryland Saltwater Sportfishermen’s Association (MSSA) will host its 18th annual fall rockfish tournament, which is open to both professional and recreational anglers. “Not only is this a great tournament, but you will not find a better place to catch rockfish in the fall than right here in our own Chesapeake Bay,” says MSSA executive director Dave Smith. Fishermen can choose from seven weigh stations located from Sandy Point State Park to Point Lookout State Park to check in their stripers. 2010 marked the best year in the tournament’s long history with 205 boats and a payout in cash and prizes of nearly $80,000. To sign up, click on mssa.net or call (410) 255-5535.

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ink Plastic Barbie rods replaced expensive carbon matrix tackle as the second annual Poor Boy Open kicked off September 2-3 on the Choptank River. The annual event is put together by the boys at Composite Yacht in Trappe, MD, and all benefits are donated to the Richardson Maritime Museum in Cambridge, MD. The only specific rules are that the fish must be caught within the Choptank River using pink Barbie fishing rods provided by the tournament organizers. This year’s winners for each category took home $500 a piece, and the longest fish was a 25-3/8-inch striper caught by Justin Wheatly—quite a catch on a small, plastic fishing rod. PropTalk was a proud sponsor of the event. Species

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eptember 2011 will go down as a tale of two bays. In the Upper Chesapeake, anglers dodged logs, refrigerator doors, mooring buoys, and other debris left in the wake of twin storms Irene and Lee. Remarkably, blues and rockfish were still caught, but the action was noticeably off compared to previous years. In the Lower Bay, it was a different story; the piscatorial gang was a comin’ and a goin’. Cobia, flounder, red drum, and speckled trout kept the inshore crowd busy. Southern Bay anglers ought to have good shots at the latter three through most of October. Meanwhile, the white marlin bite off the mid-Atlantic coast, particularly Virginia Beach, VA, was described as epic. As Thanksgiving approaches, we should be rewarded with a mixture of resident rockfish as well as

ocean-run stripers. In Maryland waters, look for the annual fall bonanza of rockfish, the last of the bluefish, and hopefully some grey trout. In Virginia, anglers will be on the lookout for giant red drum, ocean-run stripers at the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel (CBBT), and a nice influx of speckled trout. Here’s what PropTalk’s fishing pros will be doing from mid-October into December: apt. Sonney Forrest of Reel Relief Charters (Solomons) is gearing up for great fishing. Capt. Sonney says, “Mid-October into November is when stripers from 20- to 40-plus inches come up the Bay to

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FishForecasts continued... meet southbound baitfish, and the action continues all the way until the season ends December 15.” Capt. Sonney believes trolling is your best bet; he suggests deploying the same rig as in the spring season, but with heavier lures and deeper lines. “Trolling multiple lines and lures will get you some nice trophy-size fish. Umbrella rigs work great, as they look like ‘real’ schools of bait. Many anglers

use heavy, single-sparrow pointed lures on single lines with large shads off their board lines. The bigger weighted lures sink down to the fish.” Capt. Sonney adds, “Look for the big diving birds with black wing tips; those are gannets, and they are a dead giveaway to where the big fish are feeding. Troll in those areas, find the bait, and you will find the big fish.”

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for flounder, which will lie in ambush for an easy meal. “The only lure I use in these backwaters is a jig head and Gulp! Combo. I like a 3/8-ounce or lighter jig head for swimming Gulp! Baits through the water for specks and striper and a 1/2-ounce or heavier jig head for bouncing the bottom for redfish and flounder,” Kevin says. ic Burnley of fishcrazy.info in Virginia Beach, VA, reports that although October marks the official start of striped bass season in Virginia, it also marks the end of the unofficial season on many other species. Ric says, “Anglers fishing structures around the CBBT will find the year’s biggest flounder. Use live spot on a three-way rig or a seven-inch scented soft plastic bait on a three- to four-ounce bucktail to pull doormats out of the rocks and pilings.” Ric adds, “October is also the end of the big red drum run. Surf anglers will brave the wind and waves to wrestle with these monsters, using a 12-foot rod, eight-ounce weight, fishfinder rig, and a chunk of fresh spot, mullet, or bunker to fool these behemoths.” Ric reports that smaller reds and speckled trout will also make their last stand in October. “Target these fish with a twitchbait or a 1/8- to 1/2-ounce jig head and soft plastic tail. With so much going on, it’s easy to forget that striper season is open,” Ric adds. “Cast topwater poppers or swimming plugs around the rock islands of the CBBT, especially at low light. In December, cold water and nasty weather put both fish and fishermen into a feeding frenzy,” Ric says. apt. Walt of Light Tackle Charters will target schools of striped bass from late October through mid-November. “I’ll fish the entire Maryland/Virginia line portion of the Chesapeake between the four corners of Crisfield, MD, Point Lookout, Smith Point and Watts Island,” Capt. Walt says. “We’ll work different sized schools of fish—some schools will be smaller (18- to 22-inch fish), and other schools will be larger (24- to 36-inch fish).” Capt. Walt says that often these schools are marked by surface feeding frenzies, where birds swoop in to feed on the same bait. When this occurs, smaller birds (terns and gulls) will mark the smaller stripers, while larger birds

##Anglers scramble for beautiful speckled trout like this one, caught by piscatorial guru Shawn Kimbro. Photo courtesy of Shawn Kimbro

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C ##Fall time is trolling time. Break out those planing boards and trolling rods that may have been gathering dust over the summer. Photo by Gary Reich

(gannets and pelicans) will mark the larger rockfish. “Stay on the lookout for birds floating on the surface as this is an indication that there was a recent feeding frenzy, but the action has sunk into the depths. Fishing deeper and down tide of the action will usually result in hooking up with the larger fish in that school,” Capt. Walt adds. Capt. Walt’s clients use artificials on light-tackle outfits (15-pound test) for fall fishing.

apt. Kevin Josenhans with Josenhans Fly Fishing will run out of Crisfield in search of rockfish, speckled trout, and bluefish through October. “The trophy rockfish can be found feeding under diving gannets from Poplar Island to the mouth of the Potomac River,” Capt. Kevin says. “This is a great time of the year to catch a trophy striper on fly or light tackle. In December, I’ll move my operation to the CBBT for more jumbo striped bass as they leave the Bay for the Virginia Capes,” Capt. Kevin adds.

apt. Gary Neitzey of Fish Hawk Guide Service will look for schools of stripers swirling on the surface this fall. Capt. Gary says, “Stillwater Smack-Its still bring surface action. This is also a good time to cast a Lil’ Jimmy bucktail and The Bug with a BKD as a trailer. This bait has a large profile to match the larger bait. Fly fishing is good now, too, and there can also be great shallow-water action. Poppers or BKDs on light jigheads work here. In late November, I will be heading to the CBBT to fish for big stripers.” apt. Mark Galasso of Tuna the Tide Charters reports that in early October there was plenty of bait in the main Chesapeake Bay and its feeder rivers and creeks. Capt. Mark says, “Hopefully, that means lots of feeding predators this fall. Look for birds: The bigger the birds, the bigger the fish. Trolling, jigging, and topwater lures all produce,” Capt. Mark adds. With so much runoff, Capt. Mark echoes what everyone is advising: Look for clean water.

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by Capt. C.D. Dollar place on the Bay now, typically rigged with ant to plug a shallow shoreline tandem and single bucktails tipped with with topwater lures? How about trolling for 40-plus inch stripers? large plastic shads or twister tails. If you want to fly fish or jig for keeper Looking for furious jigging action? Charter a professional captain (fishsolomons.com) or trailer rock, find the working birds. Drop leaddown to Solomons, MD, one of the hot spots heads of one-half to two ounces tipped with soft plastics (Money Minnows, BKDs, in Maryland’s part of the Chesapeake Bay from mid-October until Maryland’s striper Gulp! Jerk Shads, and Bass Assassins) into the fray of working gulls and terns. Typically season ends December 15. Through October, you may catch the last of bluefish and even an these smaller birds pinpoint schools of feedoccasional red drum. Perhaps the biggest chal- ing resident rockfish, usually less than 28 lenge is deciding where to fish: some hot spots inches. For bigger, ocean-run rockfish, keep an eye out for pelicans and gannets. Amp up include the “HI” buoy, buoys “72” to “68,” the size of your flies and lures accordingly. Cove Point, the Gas Docks, Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant, the Navy Targets, and Solomons has numerous full-service marinas for bigger boats, and the Solomons Point No Point. Boat Ramp & Fishing Center (410-326For many skippers, trolling is the best 3899) beneath the state Route 4 Bridge is method to catch a large specimen. Troll your spring gear, but run the lines deeper since bait- first rate. There’s a good reason so many fish hold in the warmer water below the colder fishermen are competing in Maryland Saltwater Sportfishermen’s Association’s surface layer. As Thanksgiving nears, you 19th Annual Chesapeake Bay Fall Classic ought to get a good shot at rockfish coming into the Chesapeake from the Atlantic Ocean. (November 19-20) run out of Solomons: The fishing is good, the people are friendly, Troll multiple lines with an array of umand the beer is cold. brella rigs, parachutes with large shads, and stinger hooks. Planer boards are common-

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Allied Boat Works WB-20 2010 Dealer Demo Modified skiff, 20’x 8’10”. 2010 Evenrude E-Tec 90HP, under 30 hrs, large center console, casting platform, rear seats, nav. lights, compass, trim tabs and heavy duty rub rails. FMI www.alliedboatworks.com. All original warranties. $21,995. Call Gene: (207) 418-0387.

2003 Cobia 215 Double console Yamaha 150hp 2 stroke. Double axle trailer. Wake board arch. New stainless steel prop. New bottom paint. Cover. $14,900. 410.800.4443 22’ MathewsBros Bay Cruiser ’02 Barbara A 100-hp Yanmar dsl engine. Currently stored at MathewsBros IndoorBoatStorage in Denton, so come take a look! Asking $60,000 Call MathewsBros today at 410-479-9720. 23’ Crest Pontoon ‘03 Honda 75hp; lift kept; excellent condition. Great for a day on the water with the kids. Christine (410) 507-5704.

23’ Bayliner Capri 1996 w/ 5.7L Mercruiser I/O w/ low hours. Bow rider model set to ski, tube and swim off ASK $6,900.00 At our offices on Kent Island. Contact BOEMARINE, 866-735-5926, boats@boemarine.com, www.boemarine.com

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Gradywhite 24 Offshore Yamaha 200hp 2 stroke (2002). New bottom paint. Walk around cabin. $15,400 410.800.4443

24' Seaway Seafarer ‘08 Down East cuddy w/ enclosed head; galley; shorepower; teak windshield; full canvas; 150 Suzuki on Armstrong bracket; only 100hrs + warranty; dark blue hull; shed kept and Bristol. $75,000 OBO. Rick Casali 410-279-5309 or Rick@NorthPointYachtSales.com

Classic 2008 Ranger Tug 25 Bay Ranger is ideally equipped for the Chesapeake Bay. Reduced to $100,000 and available to start cruising now! Contact chuck@chesranger.com for info. 26’ Pemaquid Downeast Sedan ‘96 Classic Maine-built picnic style gentleman’s bass-boat with a flag green hull, rich mahogany interior joinery, teak and holly sole & more. 260HP Yanmar, CruiseAir AC, Bow thruster, lives on lift etc. This is a true “Head-Turner”. Just reduced to $69,500 SOA 410-267-1808 26’ Pursuit Denali ‘03 What a nice boat! Stored on lift, T-200 Yamaha 4-stroke engines w/only 114 hrs, Radar arch w/ Furuno radar & GPS, Clarion Am-FmCD stereo, bimini, Elec. windlass, Cuddy with V-berth & head, fish equipped & so much more. Asking only $55,000 OBYS 410-226-0100 26’ Albemarle Express 18’ outriggers, Lift kept, inboard/outboard, air conditioning, fishing machine! www. compositeyacht.biz, (410) 476-4414. 26’ Rick Roe center console ’10 Built to spec, inboard gas engine w/ zero hours, Brand new boat at used boat price $35,000, (410) 476-4414, www. compositeyacht.biz

27' Baja Shooter 272 1995. With 400 hp Mercruiser, trailer, and all bells and whistles, she tops out at 65 MPH and is an economic ride at $19,995.00. At our offices on Kent Island, Contact BOEMARINE, 866735-5926, boats@boemarine.com, www.boemarine.com

27’ 2001 Eastern Enclosed Pilothouse by Judge Yachts. 5.7 L GM inboard w/235 engine hours. Lift kept since new. Two steering stations. Head. GPS(2). Depth(2). Radar. Fishing gear. $38,900. Hank 410-437-1621

27' Ranger Tug '11 Inventory boat w/full warranty. Trailerable, inboard dsl. Fully equipped including a/c, genset, electronics, much more. Contact Chuck Wistar 410-280-5688, chuck@chesranger.com

28’ Nauset 1993 Lift kept down east style boat with single 310 hp Mercruiser with only 350 hours. Great Bay boat with a little TLC. Ask $36,000.00. At our offices on Kent Island. Contact BOEMARINE, 866-735-5926, boats@boemarine.com, www.boemarine.com

28' Sea Ray Sundancer '06 Flag Blue hull sides, twin Mercruisers w/low hrs. Rare generator, full canvas, upgraded stereo. Boat is in perfect shape. Just detailed and bottom painted. Change of plans forces sale. $78,000. Call Ned Dozier, 443995-0732, ned@theyachtgroup.com, www.theyachtgroup.com 28’ Sea Ray Sundancer 280 ’04 $54,900 Excellent cond., high & dry stored, low hrs, Air, full canvas, and more Call Tony Tumas: day or evening (443) 553-5046. email: tony@ greatblueyachts.com, Visit our web: www.greatblueyachts.com.

2005 Crownline 275CCR For Sale In Chester, MD $49,900 CT379 Contact Gregg Dyson at 410.604.4300 or gdyson@clarkslanding.com. 28’ Southport Express ‘08 T/250 Yamaha 4-Stroke w/extended warranties. Delivered new in 2010 loaded with the right options and excellent electronics. Immaculate! $129,000 Intrinsic Yacht & Ship 410.263.9288 intrinsicyacht.com 28’ Albin TE ’99 Extended hard top, extra cockpit storage, extra rod holders, custom mattress, professionally maintained, full electronics package. Clean boat, great buy. $79,000. Call Jonathan at 804-776-7575 or jonathan@annapolisyachtsales.com

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28’ Albin TE Newport ’09 Full warranty. Fishing offshore or weekending w/ family, forward berth/dinette & galley. Pilothouse w/strata-glass enclosure, full cockpit canopy, A/C, bait well, lockers, swim-platform w/ladder. S-Cummins 5.9 CSB 330-hp. $139,000 Call Sassafras Harbor Marina Yacht Sales. (410) 7080579

29' Hinckley Talaria 29 Center Console ‘02 PASSION is Hinckley maintained and in superior condition. $175,000. Offered by Hinckley Yachts, contact Jennifer Richards (410) 2630095 or jrichards@hinckleyyachts.com

29' Century 2900 CC ‘06, NEW Garmin GPS 3210 w/large display. Transport included to East coast including FL. Low hrs on the Twin 25-hp Yamaha 4-strokes. New electronics. ASK $65,000. Contact BOEMARINE, 866-735-5926, boats@boemarine.com, www.boemarine.com

29’ Dyer 29 ‘91 Hard top model w/ new dsl engine & full canvas cockpit cover. Professionally maintained & continuously upgraded. Reduced to $84,000 Call Denise at Annapolis Yacht Sales 410-267-8181 or denise@annapolisyachtsales.com

29’ Hinckley Talaria 29 Runabout ’07 FENWAY is a Home Run! A lightly used 2007 model with all the extras. She has the larger Volvo engine and additional sound proofing for an extremely fast and quiet ride. $295,000. Offered by Hinckley Yachts, contact Jennifer Richards (410) 263-0095 or jrichards@hinckleyyachts.com 29’ Mathews Brothers Patriot ’02 JWB Fiberglass hull. Yanmar 315hp dsl engine. Kept in top cond. at MathewsBros IndoorBoatStorage facility. $150,000 Purchase today! Call Mathews Brothers at (410) 479-9720. 29’ MJM 29z ’08 3 mpg at 24 knots will ease the pain at the gas dock. Wrap around seating for more people than you probably want to take out. PRICE REDUCTION. Offered at $279,900. Contact Ken at (410) 991-1511 or Ken@ northpointyachtsales.com

29’ MathewsBros Patriot ‘05 BAY TRIPPER Yanmar 240-hp dsl 110 hrs. Windlass, navigation, bowthruster, trim tabs, charger, inverter, head, galley. Asking $164,500 Call MathewsBros today at 410-479-9720 29’ Back Cove Hardtop ’09 Meticulously maintained vessel & extremely well equipped. Dinghy w/2-hp 4-stroke OB, Sirius satellite radio, Sirius Marine Weather, Raymarine GPS chartplotter, Raymarine radar 48 mile & much more! Reduced again to $159,900 Great Buy!! OBYS (410) 226-0100

29' Ranger Tug '11 Inventory boat w/full warranty and factory sales incentive. Fully equipped including A/C, genset, Garmin electronics and much more. Contact Chuck Wistar 410280-5688, chuck@chesranger.com

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54’ Hatteras ‘89 www.theyachtgroup.com email info @the yachtgroup.com 48’ Californian ’90 $179,000 39’ Tiara •Sovran ’07 IPS500, Loaded $298,000 47’ Riviera M470 Excalibur ’03 $238,500 37’ Formula PC ’06 T/DSLS $249,000 46’ Grand Banks Europa ’01 SOLD 37’ Formula SS ’06 T/496s $179,000 36’ Luhrs FB ’03 SOLD 45’ Riviera/Excalibur ’01 $179,000 Riviera FB ’08 LOADED SOLD 35’ Cigarette ’87 T700s, like new $69,000 Yacht45’ Group BBP 5.08.indd 1 45’ Californian ’90 SOLD 35’ Marlago ’07, Verados, loaded $119,000 42’ Navigator ’96 $154,900 35’ Marlago ’06, Verados, like new $115,000 42’ Riviera FB ’05 FAST SOLD 35’ Marlago ’05, Verados SOLD 40’ Carver 404 ’99 $165,000 35’ Marlago ’04, 300 Yamahas SOLD 35’ Marlago ’02, 4 Strokes, 98 hrs, Trlr SOLD 40’ Gorbon Custom Downeast FB ’07 $199,000 40’ Riviera FB ’05, LOADED $419,000 35’ Marlago ’99, beautiful $73,900

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29’ Sea Ray 290 ’94 $24,900 – Mercruiser 7.4l – 8hrs since rebuild! Air/ Heat, Plotter, Fish Finder – clean and ready to cruise! Call Tony Tumas, Great Blue Yachts 443-553-5046 - see photos & full specs at www.greatblueyachts. com

34’ Bruckmann ‘07 $249,500

38’ Lyman-Morse ‘94 $212,000

32’ Grand Banks ‘79 $69,000

35’ Luhrs ‘08 $295,000

43’ Viking ‘90 $184,900

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31’ Sea Ray Sundancer ’00 Only 250 hrs on this boat with new canvas, fully loaded, with gen set. New listing in Edgewood, MD Ask $74,900. Contact BOEMARINE, 866-735-5926, boats@boemarine.com, www.boemarine.com

29’ SeaRay SLX sport day boat model, w/bow seating, swim platform, tow pkg, head, refrigerator, tons of room & clean. Sitting at our office on Kent Island ASK $55,000.Contact BOEMARINE, 866-735-5926, boats@boemarine.com, www.boemarine.com 30’ Bertram Mopie ’94 This is an exceptionally clean & well maintained vessel! Twin inboard engines with low hrs., Furuno radar & depth, Autohelm, Cruisair AC/HT, etc. Bertram has proven the test of time. Don’t pass this beauty by. Just Reduced to $59,000 OBYS 410-226-0100

32’ Acadia ‘03 Comfortable economical cruiser. Attractive New England lobsterboat lines. Large cockpit, pilothouse. Comfortable cabin, queen size berth, large head, enclosed shower. Fuel efficient Yanmar diesel 940hrs bowthruster fullkeel. Survey Available $119,000

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30’ Topaz CC 1975 “odyssey model”. Completely redone, with full tower, CC steering, cuddy to sleep two and fish rigged. ASK $30,000. In Connecticut, Contact BOEMARINE, 866-735-5926, boats@boemarine.com, www.boemarine.com

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31’ Cabo Express ’96 Stored inside, 300 hrs on 3208 Caterpillar engines, AC, Recently painted by Hinckley fighting lady yellow, $114,500 huge deal!!! , (410) 476-4414, www. compositeyacht.biz 31’ Camano Trawler ’97 New listing! One owner; excellent condition; only 557 hrs on 200 hp Volvo diesel; thruster; windlass; A/C-heat; inverter; new bimini. Asking $112,500. Call Rick Casali 410279-5309 or Rick@ NorthPointYachtSales.com 31’ Formula 31PC ’05 Mercruiser Horizon 6.2 with low hrs. Top of the line construction, Cherry finished cabinets, ultra leather upholstery. Cockpit & foredeck sun pads, full galley w/corian counter top. Sleeps 5, A/C and generator. $145,000 Call Sassafras Harbor Marina Yacht Sales (888) 2215022

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32’ Grand Banks ’79 Great couple's cruiser with lots of storage. Reliable Lehman engine,autopilot, AC, much more. Must see to appreciate. $69,000. Crusader YS (410) 269-0939 www.crusaderyachts.com 32’ Sea Ray Sundancer ‘02 T/Merc Horizons w/60 hrs, Fully loaded w/ generator, a/c & electronics. New canvas $79,900 Intrinsic Yacht & Ship 410.263.9288 intrinsicyacht.com 32’ Cruisers 3275 ’03 Lightly used and on a lift in Arnold. Priced lower than any on the market!! Owner has not used her and needs to sell. Call Denise 410-2678181 or denise@annapolisyachtsales. com. 32’ Custom Bayboat Luxury Charter Style ’10 deadrise built with nothing left unfinished. Cummins dsl, low hrs, fully ready to fish this fall!! Contact Composite Yacht for details 410-476-4414 32’ Island Gypsy Gourmet Cruiser ’03 Great for cruising! Dark blue hull, AC/ Heat, Bow thruster, Newer electronics, low hrs. No use in 2 years. Bring offers, owner wants sale NOW! Call Dan at 410267-8181. 32’ Kinnamon Bay Boat ’97 John Deere dsl, custom hardtop, Rocker launcher & More, $42,500, 410-4764414, www.compositeyacht.biz

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32’ Mabry ‘03 Yanmar 315HP, Electronics, Full Equipment, Beautifully Finished, $110,000. (410)476-4414 www.compositeyacht.biz 32’ Mast & Mallet ’08 315 Yanmar offers 16 knot cruise; bow thruster; A/C; dark green hull; inverter; varnished transom; like new. Asking $199,000. Bring offers. Rick Casali 410-279-5309 or Rick@NothPointYachtSales.com

32’ Sea Ray Sundancer 320 ’04 T/ Merc V-drives, clean w/navy hull and gen. Only 230 hrs. In RockHall MD. Just reduced to $105,900. Contact BOEMARINE, 866-735-5926, boats@boemarine.com, www.boemarine.com 32’ . Topaz Express ’05 T-Cats, Full electronics, exceptionally equipped, fish ready. Comfortable interior with integrated entertainment system, flat panel television, DVD player, and AM/ FM Stereo/CD player. $195,000 Call Sassafras Harbor Marina Yacht Sales (410) 708-0579

33’ Formula ’07 This sleek express cruiser with twin 6.2L Mercs is ready for summer. 35 knot cruise and extended Formula warranties - microwave, TV and more. Lift kept - John McDevitt Bluewater Yacht Sales - 610-220-5619 30’ Luhrs Alura ’89 Luhrs Alura blue downeast hull in beautiful cond., twin Chrysler 318 gas engines run flawlessly. Raymarine depthsounder Lowrance GPS plotter, full galley. $19,900 Call Bob at AM PM Marine 410-360-7437

34’ Monza CC ’02 Lift kept. Low hours on reliable 250 Mercurys. Great seating, cuddy, and head. Good value in a large center console. $55,500. Call Ned Dozier, 443-995-0732, ned@theyachtgroup.com, www.theyachtgroup.com.

34' Bruckmann 34e '07 Mark Ellis design. Built to yacht standards. Hereshoff-style interior: white formica and gloss mahogany. New - never titled. Single Yanmar 440hp engine. Fuel efficient, planes at 11 knots. Replacement: $465,000 – Drastically reduced to $249,000! Crusader YS (410) 269-0939 www.crusaderyachts.com

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34’ Hatteras ’65/10 Wow the crowds! Classic sportfishing boat that has been completely rebuilt. New Yanmar 240s. Simrad electronics. Gorgeous turquoise hull & varnished transom. $199,000 Call Jonathan(804) 776-7575 or email jonathan@annapolisyachtsales.com

2008 T44 Flybridge BLUE ANGEL at $1.195M Pristine Condition

2002 T44 Express ALEXA at $695,000 Hinckley maintained!

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34' Silverton Aft Cabin '92 Like new! Comfortable - two staterooms and two heads - Plenty of extras and upgrades - shows like a new boat - John McDevitt - Bluewater Yacht Sales Now in the Narrows - 610-220-5619 34’ Silverton Express ’89 Twin Crusader 454s, Gen Set, Air/Heat, New Canvas - clean and ready to cruise! $29,900. Call Tony Tumas day or evening (443) 553-5046. email: tony@ greatblueyachts.com, see photos & full specs at www.greatblueyachts.com 34’ Wilbur Flybridge Sedan ’87 Lovely “Downeast” style, with a Herreshoff interior and flag blue hull, S-Caterpiller 375-hp engine. Furuno Navnet GD1200C GPS/Radar for both stations, 4.5KW genset, windlass & more. Owner looking for offers. Asking $139,000 OBYS 410-226-0100.

33’ Formula ‘07 This sleek express cruiser with twin 6.2L Mercs is ready for summer. 35 knot cruise and extended Formula warranties - microwave, TV and more. John McDevitt - Bluewater Yacht Sales - Now in Kent Narrows 2004 Sea Ray 340 Sundancer for 610-220-5619 just $119,000.00 #BB544 This is truly one of Sea Ray's best making her number one on the used boat market. "Ester" has seen nothing but professional maintenance during her cruising career. Pride in ownership is seen throughout. Contact Kim Ewing at 410.604.4300 or kewing@clarkslanding.com

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35’ Sea Ray 350 ’08 Gorgeous express cruiser, perfect for The Bay. Weekends will never be the same – Start creating memories to last a lifetime. Blowout price: $199,000! Tim Wilbricht 410-2678181 or tim@annapolisyachtsales.com 35’ Luhrs Convertible ‘08 LOADED!. Yanmars, Furuno 3D radar displays, GPS, Autopilot, Satellite TV, Lee outriggers, genset, AC, must see to appreciate. $295,000. Crusader YS (410) 269-0939 www.crusaderyachts.com 35’ Cruisers 3580 Esprit ’99 Low hrs. Spacious interior, cushions reupholstered, new carpet. T- 7.4 L MPI MerCruiser, new manifold and risers ’10. Electronics, radar & water filtration system. Reduced to: $84,900 Call Sassafras Harbor Marina Yacht Sales (888) 221-5022

35’ Marlago Cuddy ’07 Four Strokes. Great electronics. Perfect condition. Also available, 1999, 2002, 2005, 2006. All have Flag Blue hullsides and great equipment, all sold new and serviced by us. Call Ned Dozier, 443995-0732, ned@theyachtgroup.com. www.theyachtgroup.com

36’ Hinckley Picnic Boat Classic ’01 STEP UP is a Hinckley maintained Classic Picnic Boat with virtually every option available. She is in top-notch shape and absolutely turn-key. $279,000. Offered by Hinckley Yachts, contact Jennifer Richards (410) 2630095 or jrichards@hinckleyyachts.com 35’ Sonic SS ’99 Repowered with 500-hp Mercruisers and owner has kept her in "like new" cond.. Shows like a new boat, with trailer & new canvas, Lying on South River, MD. PRICE REDUCED TO $55,000. Contact BOEMARINE, 866boats@boemarine.com, 735-5926, www.boemarine.com 35’ Viking Express Sport Fish ’85 This is a must see boat that is in wonderful cond. This is the perfect boat for anyone looking for a boat to enjoy with the family or go out & fish with the guys. Please call David at our Annapolis North Point Office at 410-280-2038 Ext. 15 or Email him at David@NorthPointYachtSales.com

Kha Shing Sea Star Trawler ’93 $115,000 Beautiful Teak Interior, Excellent Condition Twin Cat Diesels, Generator, 3 Zone Heat Air Upper and Lower Helms, Enclosed Sundeck

Cruisers 420 2006 $235,000 Twin Volvo diesels, Gen Set, Bow Thruster, Hard Top

Regency 39 1986 $99,500 Economical Twin Volvo Diesels, 8kw Gen Set, Dual Radar, Full Sundeck Enclosure, Dinghy w/ Outboard, Beautiful Teak Interior

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36' Carver Santego 34 ‘90 Carver great cond. Gas. Low mileage. Clean. Spacious. Modern interior. Great entertaining and family boat.$22,500. See at Herrington Harbor N. 866-216-9359

37’ Egg Harbor Sport Yacht ’08 Full Warranty, never titled. T-Cummins QSB 5.9, generator, hardtop w/enclosure & new strata-glass, outriggers, beautifully decorated interior, 2 strms, head w/ stall shower. ’03 model also available. Sassafras Harbor Marina Yacht Sales (410) 708-0579 37’ Lord Nelson Victory Tug ’86 Traditional full displacement pilothouse long range trawler, Cummins 150, Northern Lights generator. Well equipped. Outstanding cond. $164,000 Deltaville, VA. Call Jonathan (804) 7767575 Photos at www. annapolisyachtsales.com 37’ Nordic Tug ’99 Blue hulled semidisplacement trawler. Single Cummins 330-hp, Northern Lights generator, Heat/Air, Dinghy and Davit system. Outstanding cond.. $259,900 Call Jonathan (804)436-4484 Photos at www.annapolisyachtsales.com

Carver 28 1988 $17,500 Flybridge w/ Bimini, Aft Cockpit w/ Bimini Twin Mercruisers, Air / Heat

Carver 430 Cockpit Motor Yachts 1996 $129,900 Twin Cummings Diesel, Gen, Air

36’ Albin Trawler ’81 Classic, single dsl engine, 2 cabin trawler that has been well cared for and has light hrs. Recent autopilot and clean interior. $54,900 Call Tim 410-267-8181 or tim@annapolisyachtsales.com

36' Monk Trawler '94 Nova Scotia-built and equipped for extended cruising. 350hp Cat diesel rebuilt in 2006. AwlGrip flag-blue hull. RIB and outboard on custom davits. Recent electronics and Northern Lights genset. Hop aboard and head to Maine, Florida, Bahamas. She's been there before. Ideal for doing the Loop. $159k. Contact bartellh@gmail.com or (410)829-3833

36’ Cruisers 3672 ‘01 T/ Merc Cruisers, Low hrs. Furuno radar, chart plotter, depth. VHF. Factory Demo w/ many upgrades. Cherry Interior. Master SR w/ full bulkhead. Enclosure 2010. Lying Baltimore. Tom Murphy, CPYB, tommurphy@unitedyacht.com, (443) 994-2705.

36’ Grand Banks Sedan 1988Rare to the market, GB 36 Sedan with 2 strms, and 2 new 220 Cummins dsls w/ only 600 hrs. Excellent canvas and varnish. Full electronics, A/C, genset, windlass. Ready to go South. Asking $189,900. Contact Rick Casali at North Point Yacht Sales 410-279-5309 or rick@northpointyachtsales.com 36’ Jarvis Newman Pettegrow ’88 None nicer. Repowered in ’05 w/ 370 Yanmar; 15 knot cruise; thruster; genset; A/C; Espar; A/P; radar; 3 GPS/ plotters. Reduction down to $179,500. Call Rick Casali 410-279-5309 or Rick@NorthPointYachtSales.com

Carver 370 Aft Cabin ‘96 $79,900 Twin Mercs, Gen, Air. email: tony@greatblueyachts.com, see photos & full specs at greatblueyachts.com

38' Lyman-Morse '94 Downeast Custom Build. GRP hull. 2010 Awlcraft paint. The collaboration between a knowledgeable sailor owner and quality custom boat builder Lyman-Morse is evident throughout. Gen-set,air, thruster, propane, and a proper chart table! Just reduced to $212,000. Crusader YS (410) 269-0939 www.crusaderyachts.com 38’ True North 38 ’02 True adventure boat w/huge opening reverse transom. Galley up, plenty of power, lots of extras. Reduced to $195,000 Call Tim Wilbricht at Annapolis Yacht Sales 410-267-8181 or tim@annapolisyachtsales.com

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39 Searay Sundancer 390 2005 Loaded with BRAND NEW ELECTRONICS PACKAGE, loaded, 8.1L T/420 hp mercruiser Horizons, with only 315 hours. TracVision SAT TV, Flat Screens, and more. Located on Long Island, NY. ASK $225,000. Contact BOEMARINE, 866-735-5926, boats@boemarine.com, www.boemarine.com

Regency 39 Aft Cabin Sun Deck Trawler ’86 $99,500 Many recent upgrades! Twin Volvo dsls, new 8kw Gen Set, Air/Heat, sun deck enclosure, upper & lower helm stations, dinghy hoist & storage. Call Tony Tumas, Great Blue Yachts 443-553-5046 - see photos & full specs at www.greatblueyachts. com

2000 Silverton 392 Motor Yacht $126,000 Very clean, well-cared for 392 Motor Yacht. New canvas, cherry interior, tender and more. BB463 MS For more information contact Mike Skreptack at 410.867.9550 or mike.s@clarkslanding.com 39’ Intrepid ’07 390 Walkaround, triple 275 Verados, 140 urs. Dive door, Sat TV, tow eye, underwater lights. Flag Blue hullsides & extended hard top. Great cond. Call Ned Dozier, 443-995-0732, ned@theyachtgroup.com. www.theyachtgroup.com

Carver 396 ‘01 Super clean, meticulously maintained, lightly used, low hrs, strong stable ride, 2 large strooms centerline berths, generator, A/C, new dinghy, outboard, bow thruster. Reduced $159,900 Call Jack 410 971-1071 sjm@gratitudeyachting.com

40’ Bayliner MY ‘00 Popular Cockpit Motoryacht with 3 strms boasting full size berths, hanging lockers & vanities. 2 heads w/showers, lower helm & flybridge controls. Well equipped galley, large dinette & Salon sofa all on the same level. Powered by Cummins dsls. Call Sassafras Harbor Marina Yacht Sales (888 221-5022.

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40’ Cheoy Lee Trawler ’73 Long range trawler. Recent exterior canvas, interior cushions, new generator, engine refit in 1997, bottom job in 2003, more. $49,900. Bring offers! Call Denise (410)267-8181 or denise@annapolisyachtsales.com

40’ Formula SS ’99 New Merc 496HO’s in 2008. Lift kept, just detailed, boat needs nothing. Full electronics including radar and autopilot. New enclosure. Priced below book even with upgrades. $115,000 Call Ned Dozier, 443-9950732, ned@theyachtgroup.com, www.theyachtgroup.com. 40’ Ocean SS ‘00 40’ 2000 Ocean SS – T/Cat 3126, Updated interior, great electronics. Excellent mechanical and cosmetic history $179,000 Intrinsic Yacht & Ship 410.263.9288 intrinsicyacht.com

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33’ Formula cruiser with tw summer. 35 k Formula warr and more. Jo Yacht Sales 610-220-5619

40’ Riviera Convertible ’05 Custom props and 480 Cummins with warranties and only 300 hours provide amazing economy. New electronics in 2010. Boat is in turnkey shape. Owner will consider partial trade. $419,000 Call Ned Dozier, 443-9950732, ned@theyachtgroup.com, www.theyachtgroup.com. 40’ Silverton Convertible ‘87 Shed kept in fresh water, slant back cover to keep cockpit clean & dry. Enclosed hard top bridge. Recent updates to interior & electronics. Re-powered in 1998 with 370-hp Cummins dsls. $89,000. Call Sassafras Harbor Marina Yacht Sales (888) 221-5022.

40’ Gorbon Custom Downeast Flybridge ’07 $199,000. Volvo common rail dsls give 1 MPG at cruise, 30 knots top. Entire boat is Awlgripped, even the interior fiberglass. Beautiful woodwork, EZ2CY enclosure, all modern systems in a classic package. Call Ned Dozier, 443995-0732, ned@theyachtgroup.com. www.theyachtgroup.com

40’ Carver Cockpit Motoryacht ’99 This boat has upgrade electronics & plenty of room. New Air conditioner - Diesel powered makes this a very attractive boat. Both a comfortable cruise & living spaces. John McDevitt Bluewater Yacht Sales - 610-220-5619

40’ Legacy 2000 Down East FBMY Best on the market; single Cummins provides 17 knot cruise; bow & stern thrusters; new varnish; flag blue hull; brightwork on transom; excellent canvas; Bristol inside & out. Two staterooms; galley down. For the discriminating yachtsman. Reduced to $359,500. Rick Casali; Rick@ NorthPointYachtSales.com 410-2795309.

40’ Cranchi Mediterranee ‘97 One owner Volvo TAMD71B 380 hrs. Boat house & lift kept, Gen. AP, plotter, radar, sounder. Lying Annapolis Asking $149,000 Tom Murphy, CPYB, tommurphy@unitedyacht.com, (443) 994-2705

40’ Sabre Salon Express ’09 T-Cummins Zeus 380-hp engines, Generator with 3 AC units, Garmin electronics w/2 touch screens, Satelite TV, Ultra-leather in salon & Flag Blue Hull. Owner has moved up creating a great opportunity for this sought after vessel. Asking $598,500 OBYS 410226-0100

2004 Cruisers 400EX A spacious interior and optional enclosed second stateroom are unique to this 2004 Cruisers 400 Express. $184,500 Contact Paul J. Lash at 410.867.9550 or pjlash@clarkslanding.com BB607

40’ Robbins by MathewsBros ’07 Madeline, Fiberglass hull. 540 Cummins dsl eng. Delivered in May of ’08, this highly customized boat is practically new! Available for immediate purchase. Just Reduced $429,000 Call MathewsBros at (410) 479-9720.

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43’ Wellcraft ’87 Portofino Express, twin 454 Chevys w/360 hrs, new radar w/ GPS & depth, new canvas, 7.5-Kw genset, many other upgrades, call for more details, Sea Scouts, PRICE SLASHED to $29,000, James Klimek, (240) 271-4631, jk3043@aol.com. 42' Cruisers 405 '04 Twin Yanmar 370-hp dsl engines, 450 hrs. One owner w/all options. Burgundy gel coat & trim, new canvas. Vessel has been maintained in Bristol fashion. Operated by professional captain. Paid slip at Harborview Marina until 4/12. Like new cond. Must be seen. Estate settlement $225,000 (410) 949-0377.

42' SeaRay Sundancer '90 Roomy! New canvas, New refrigerator and a complete bottom job in 2009 - John McDevitt - Bluewater Yacht Sales 610-220-5619 43’ Kha Shing Sea Star Aft Cabin Sundeck Trawler ’91, $115,000. Twin Cat dsls, Gen, Air/Heat, dual helm stations, Full Sundeck enclosure Call Tony Tumas, Great Blue Yachts 443553-5046 - see photos and full specs at www.greatblueyachts.com

43’ Tiara Sovran ’07 New listing; in fresh water; all the right options; low hrs. on T-435 hp Volvo IPS drives; joystick; full Raymarine electronics; “Pristine” is a must see. REDUCED $499,000. Rick Casali 410-279-5309 or Rick@NorthPointYachtSales.com

43’ Viking ’90 6-71 TI Detroit diesels. Starboard engine was just rebuilt; the port engine has 250 hours since a rebuild. Desirable 2 cabin layout. Equipped with everything the serious saltwater fisherman wants and is maintained in true yacht quality. $184,900. Crusader YS (410) 269-0939 www.crusaderyachts.com

Carver 430 Cockpit Motor Yachts ‘96 $129,900 Twin Cummings dsl, Gen, Air Call Tony Tumas day or evening (443) 553-5046. email: tony@greatblueyachts.com, see photos & full specs at greatblueyachts.com

44’ Hinckley Talaria 44 Express ’01 SIRIUS has been lovingly maintained and constantly updated by her second owner with no expense spared. She lives under a custom built, covered slip and has always been Hinckley maintained. $695,000. Offered by Hinckley Yachts, contact Jennifer Richards (410) 263-0095 or jrichards@hinckleyyachts.com

44’ Sea Ray ’94 The 440 has the accommodations of a motor yacht with the sleek styling of an Express Cruiser. Spacious two cabin layout, large cockpit, wet bar, frig / freezer, ice-maker, Air Con, Genset and MORE! $94,000. Crusader YS (410) 269-0939 www.crusaderyachts.com

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

45’ Searay Sundancer 450 ’96 Powered by T/CAT3126s. Full electronics package w/ KVH sat tv, underwater lights, and new carpets, CLEAN,CLEAN,CLEAN. In Pasadena, MD. Price reduced to $133,900. Contact BOEMARINE, 866-735-5926, boats@boemarine.com, www.boemarine.com

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

46’ Ocean SS ‘08 T/C-15A Cats, New boat w/warranties, Hi-gloss cherry interior, Loaded w/great options. $1,250,000 List! Yours for just $699,000 Intrinsic Yacht & Ship 410.263.9288 intrinsicyacht.com 48’ Selene ’04 Price reduced. A turnkey vessel. Lovingly maintained. Fully equipped for long range cruising and a comfortable live-aboard lifestyle. This is a must see vessel. Contact Chuck Wistar (410) 280-0006. chuck@seleneannapolis.com 46’ Markley ’05 Built to fish and charter ready, Full electronics, John Deere diesel, Fishing gear goes with sale, Make Offer – Must Go, 410-476-4414, www.compositeyacht.biz 46’ Sea Ray Express ’89 Must sell, Make offer! Extra clean, ever popular Sea Ray express. This boat is mint cond. w/extremely low hrs (300), on the durable 3208 Cats. She is in the water and located in Seaford Delaware. One hour from our office. The Yacht Group (800) 827-8089.

2006 Carver 46 Voyager. WOW! If you are looking for a fully equipped cruising yacht, with many owner custom upgrades this is the one! $397.000 For more information contact Mike Skreptack at 410.867.9550 or mike.s@clarkslanding.com BB415 47’ Selene Wide-Bridge ‘10 model Award-winning. Exceptional electronics. Extremely clean. Fully optioned-out. Owners have larger Selene under construction. Contact Chuck Wistar (410) 280-0006, chuck@ seleneannapolis.com

48’ Rose Bros. Sport Fish Proven Seaworthiness, Twin John Deere dsls, 18 knots, Voluminous, and in need of a good home. Contact Composite Yacht for details $26,900 410-476-4414

50’ Fairline - REDUCED - Low hrs and the owner has spared nothing while caring for this beauty. John McDevitt - Bluewater Yacht Sales - (610) 220-5619. 52’ Vista Sun Deck ’87 Beautiful! Twin Cat 3208s, 3 Zone Air/Heat, Gen Set, Washer/Dryer, Hard Top w/full enclosure, Dinghy w/hard top storage and hoist, Professionally maintained – new fuel tanks! $119,900 Call Tony Tumas, Great Blue Yachts 443-5535046 - see photos & full specs awww. greatblueyachts.com

53’ Selene ’09 Extensively equipped w/twin Cummins dsls w/props protected w/skegs. Beautiful cherry interior & with a long list of options. Contact Chuck Wistar (410) 280-0006, chuck@seleneannapolis.com,

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55’ Californian Cockpit MY ’89 Owner is relocating must sell. Enormous aftdeck plus a large flybridge. Three strms all w/separate heads & stall showers. Call for the complete list of upgrades. Twin Detroit dsl 6V92s 550-hp and 16KW Kohler generator. Reduced to $175,000 Call Sassafras Harbor Marina Yacht Sales (410)-708-0579

65' Princess 2006 One of the better maintained boats on the entire bay - great electronics! Extended MAN warranties. John McDevitt - Bluewater Yacht Sales - 610-220-5619

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Mathews Brothers................................69

ALEXSEAL Coatings............................88

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MD Dept of Natural Resources............62

Allied Boatworks..................................80

Eastport Yacht Center..........................66

Annapolis Boat Sales...........................34

Eastport Yacht Company.....................44

Annapolis Inflatables......................44,71

Evans Boats, Inc...................................83

Annapolis School of Seamanship.......33

Fawcett Boat Supplies................. 4,39,43

Annapolis Yacht Company..................92

Forbes Horton Yachts..........................59

Annapolis Yacht Sales.........................29

Gootee’s Marine...................................48

Bandy Boats.........................................59

Gratitude Marina...................................52

Bay Shore Marine.............................. 9,76

Great Blue Yachts................................94

Black Dog Propellers...........................25

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Harrison Yacht Yard.............................84

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Camp Wright.........................................56

Hartge Yacht Yard................................69

Campbells Boatyard.............................68

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Hinckley Yacht Services........................3

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Hinckley Yachts Annapolis.................93

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Tidewater Yacht Service Center..........84

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Lynnhaven Marine Rockfish Tournament.82

Ultimate Power.....................................72

Coastal Properties................................11

Mack Boring & Parts Company...........23

Vane Brothers.......................................68

Cobe Marine..........................................63

Marine Engines.....................................60

Viking Lifesaving..................................41

Composite Yacht..................................77

Marine Technical Services..................79

WaterFurnace International...................6

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Maritime Solutions...............................41

Wooden Boat Restoration Company 72

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Chesapeake Classic

Forty Years and Still Kickin’ by Ruth Christie

his year, we celebrate the 40th running of the U.S. Powerboat Show in Annapolis. In the 2009 November Chesapeake Classic, PropTalk ran a black-and-white photo from the 1972 In-The-Water Powerboat Show, as it was called. A single floating dock connected Dock and Compromise streets, there was one circus tent, and about 100 boats were on display. Pretty much all of the records and images of the early shows were lost in 2003 when Tropical Storm Isabel flooded the Show offices in Eastport.

To help put the 1972 Show in context, that year: U.S. airlines began mandatory inspections of passengers and baggage; the Carnival Cruise Line began sailing; Prozac was developed; the Moody Blues released “Nights in White Satin” and Rod Stewart released “You Wear It Well”; “The Godfather,” “Deliverance,” and “The Poseidon Adventure” movies were first shown; the Watergate break-in occurred and led to the resignation of then President Richard Nixon two years later; Atari released Pong, the first video game to achieve commercial success; and Cameron Diaz, Jude Law, and Gwyneth Paltrow were born. Federal spending was $230.68 billion, and the federal debt was $435.9 billion. You could buy a new home for $30,500, and an average household had an income of $9697. A first-class stamp was 10 cents, a dozen eggs set you back 52 cents, and a gallon of gas cost 36 cents. My word, haven’t we have come a long way since then? Happy birthday, U.S. Powerboat Show! Here’s to many more.

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##Paul Jacobs, general manager of U.S. Yacht Shows, was kind enough to share this early boat show photo with us. Photo by Jerry Wood and U.S. Yacht Shows

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