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Sneak Peak at the U.S. Powerboat Show

Sweet! Annapolis in the fall. Learn why PropTalk will see you at the “show of shows” October 11-14. Variety is the spice of life, and this show has it all, including the people and products that make life on the water a thing of beauty. Story by Ruth Christie; photos by Gary Reich

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Baltimore’s Aids to Navigation Team: Keepers of the Lights and Marks

ANT, ATON, BUSL, SAR, and ACMS… The United States Coast Guard is seemingly loaded with acronyms. Read here to find out what they all mean when it comes to the buoys and marks on the Bay that keep us all off the rocks. by Jean Korten-Moser

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Up the Bay

“About 20 years ago, I drew a circle on the chart with my home port near Kent Narrows as the center and a scale 15-mile radius. Then I started counting anchorages: I found 119 of them. I probably missed another half dozen.” PropTalk’s cruising guru dishes the skinny on Upper Bay cruising. by Tom Dove

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A Contemporary Lady: The R/V Rachel Carson, Part One

What happens when you weld together several thousand pounds of aluminum and strap two, 1205-horsepower engines to the whole thing? Check in here to find out about one of the Bay’s most advanced research vessels. by Gary Reich

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PropTalk Builds the Chesapeake Light Craft Cocktail Class Racer: The Finale ##Photo by Gary Reich

Well, yes, we made it to the Cocktail Class National Championships. How’d we do? Read here to find out.

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80 On the Cover A Pearson True North 38 gets underway on the Severn River. She has the classic lines and fine entry of a New England lobster boat, while being a roomy, high-performance cruiser. Photo by Dan Phelps

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Prop Thoughts with

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Never Put Off for Tomorrow...

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ince a pesky shoulder injury (further exdown, popped the lid on my now properly tempered coffee, acerbated by indentured servitude to my freed a blueberry Pop Tart from its foil-lined prison, and let backyard) has kept me from throwing a fly the boat drift around on its own, allowing the baited traps time line over the last month or so, I’ve taken to spending to soak a bit. It also offered me the chance to admire laying early Sunday mornings running over to Eastern Bay to the traps in a straight line for once—my line of floats normally hunt for crabs. If I’m lucky, the day ends with ritualistic resembles modern art of some sort. steaming and crab As I lay drifting picking on the patio. about spilling Pop Tart It’s good stuff as far crumbs all over myself, as I’m concerned. a school of feisty SpanTo properly mainish mackerel—seasonal tain this habit, an visitors—whizzed past early morning start is the boat sending bay important, but often anchovies shimmer4:45 a.m. comes ing into the air. A few painfully early. The minutes later, a crab morning I describe and his mate—the here was especially female gently cradled agonizing since it underneath—swam by came the day after just under the surface.

PropTalk debuted Only moments later, as its homegrown boat if on queue, the tradeMolotov Cocktail at mark shrills of a bald the Cocktail Class eagle pierced the mornNational Chaming silence through a pionships in Rock grove of loblolly pines.

Hall, MD. I figured And as I brushed Pop it wasn’t anything Tart detritus off my a 32-ounce coflap, an osprey plucked fee couldn’t fix, so a fish out of the water despite being weary, only about a hundred I got up and headed feet from the boat. I for the marina. figure everyone has exAfter powering perienced each of these out of Back Creek events in one manA unique split sunrise over Kent Island one early summer morning. toward the Bay, I ner or another while Photo by Gary Reich was in Cox Creek enjoying the Bay, but I baiting and setting felt lucky to have them my line of 10 traps served to me in one sitabout 45 minutes later. There wasn’t a whisper of ting. I even managed to catch a few crabs for the steamer. wind on the water or another boat anywhere in sight.

I could have very well stayed in bed late, wandered out onto It’s one of those perfect Chesapeake mornings when the sidewalk in my PJs to pick up the Sunday paper, cooked you feel like you’ve got the whole Bay to yourself— up some bacon, and then loafed around the house all morning. and how rare is that these days?

I’m glad I didn’t.

All the best, Once I had baited and set the traps, I shut the engine

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ot to jinx future trips, but we’ve already had our share of rain on cruises and camping trips this year. The latest and worst offender came August 24-26, while we were anchored in Dividing Creek up the Wye River. We heard thunder and saw lightning nonstop from, oh, let’s say around 4 p.m. on Saturday until 10:30 a.m. the next day.

Luckily, the anchorage was and is well protected. One good thing about the storm Sunday, though, was the lack of local crabbers rocking and rolling us in the wee hours of the morning as multiple crab-crazed captains had the day before.

One wet weekend in Assateague earlier this August saw us waiting out several storms, alternating between hiding in the car until we could set up camp or cook dinner and skulking in the tent until we could cook dinner or breakfast. Even the mere threat of rain has messed up our plans. To the kids’ delight, we stayed in an expensive, amenity-filled hotel rather than our tent to avoid terrible rain storms that were predicted but failed to materialize. With no advance warning, try finding a cheap room during Ocean City’s Hotel Week and White Marlin Open Tournament; it can’t be done.

On our annual week-long cruise, we docked the boat in a downpour near Deltaville, VA; grilled and ate cheeseburgers in a light drizzle at Windmill Point Marina; and sat on the bow with slipmates nearby gawking at dark and unsettled skies coming our way at Somers Cove Marina in Crisfield, MD. Two recent Sundays, we raced home early across the Bay to dock the boat exactly five minutes before menacing storm cells collided over our heads and house, unleashing angry blasts of rain and wind.

Soggy, sandy tent and car, clothes, and beds. Drenched, dirty footprints and damp towels all over our boat. Yuck.

Even our multi-vitamins rebel when it rains, sporting moldy dark-blue dots that render them tasteless and useless. Same for the instant oatmeal; the brown sugar congeals on the bottom of each packet and forms a sticky brown blob that looks like a caramel gone bad.

Ever observant, my husband and I have thoughts on what’s causing some of our excursions in 2012 to attract storms.

It’s something we’ve never had with us before. This season, we’ve brought Gosling’s Black Seal Rum on several trips. The thunderstorms usually come when we mix the rum with Gosling’s Stormy Ginger Beer, tonic water, or pineapple juice. We’re thinking of rather than calling the former drink “Dark ‘N Stormies,” we should change the name to something like “Nothing but Blue Skies” or “Sunshine Susies.” Whatever we call it, we’re sure it’s the rum’s fault.

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hoy, you stink potters… Since you speed about the Bay, you probably have some time left over to use your computers.

So, check out beerme.com and see how many breweries are in MARYLAND. If their list is correct (it has to be right, it is on the Internet) why oh why is there a picture of a beer made in Chico, CA, on page 45 of the September 2012 PropTalk??? Actually, I happen to like Sierra Nevada beers and ales, but gee whiz, how about some Maryland beers and ales. I like most of them also.

I enjoy both PropTalk and SpinSheet and look forward to them each month. Fair breezes (oh that’s right, you don’t need breezes) and snug harbors.

See you on the Bay. Frank Richardson Boater in both sail and power Hi, Frank: Thanks for the note. In my defense, I have attached a picture from my dinner table last night. I actually got into a Facebook argument with a Scottish friend last night who criticized my beer choice. I told him, “I don’t tell you how to eat haggis. Don’t tell a native Marylander how to eat crabs.” Ha! Also, check page 39 of the August issue of PropTalk for a full feature on Natty Boh! We love our Natty Boh here at PropTalk. But yes, good catch on the Sierra Nevada.

A quintessential Maryland crab feast is not a crab feast without Natty Boh. Dogfish Head is perhaps my favorite brewery.

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i, Gary. After reading your article on trailers in the August 2012 PropTalk, I thought you might like this.

Several times a week, we would see a beat-up Isuzu drive into our marina and launch a beat-up old center-console on the ramp. None of the equipment looked like it should work. The car was held together with bailing wire, the boat was dirty, and the gunwale rails were cracked. The outboard motor

cover was more duct tape than anything. But the young couple would load up their dog and their fishing gear and go out in the evening and come back after dark.

One day, we saw a deep skid mark from a trailer tire leaving the ramp. We followed it on our way into town.

As the gravel road gave way to a paved road, the tire skid mark ran for a thousand feet before the rubber tire gave out. Soon we could see the parallel scratches of the wheel rim etched into the road. The wheel marks gradually became on big mark along the edge of the road about a mile later. And there in a front yard was the old center-console with the duct tape motor cover sitting at a jaunty angle with one tire gone and the wheel worn down to the axel.

We figured we’d seen the last of the young couple and their dog. But what we did not know was that another one-wheeled trailer was in that back yard. A few nights later, we saw the couple and their dog heading out of the creek again to go fishing. I headed to the parking lot to see what kind of trailer they had acquired to transport their boat. Here’s a photo.

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New Boats Make a Splash on the Bay

by Gary Reich

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inckley’s new Talaria 34 (T34) is based on the company’s own spectacularly popular Picnic Boat DNA but is focused more on pure boating enjoyment than gadgets and gizmos. But that doesn’t mean it’s any less “Hinckley,” or any less fun. Hinckley senior sales director Peter Howard says, “The purpose of this boat was to offer a product that has the traditional, popular core attributes of our Talaria (ex Picnic Boat) line, but simpler and more focused.” Howard adds, “Feedback from current owners allowed us to find out that many amenities installed, such as power sliding cabin windows, expansive electronics suites, and elaborate trim details, either never got used or were unwanted by customers.” The result is less teak trim to worry over, a simpler, cleaner look throughout, fewer complicated systems to fuss over, and the same great performance and good looks people expect in a Hinckley.

PropTalk hopped on T34 Hull #1 in Annapolis on a bright, warm Wednesday to see what the fuss was all about.

Equipped with two Hamilton 242 jet drives mated to Yanmar 6BY-260

260-horsepower turbo diesels, the boat has a pleasant cruise speed at around 22 knots and a top end just north of 31 knots.

The T34 corners and handles a decent chop without any complaints, and she is extremely quiet and free of fatiguing vibrations. Once the time came to pull her alongside her berth, it was a simple matter of using her JetStick joystick-like control, and her jet drives and bow thruster did all the rest—seemingly effortlessly. Make a point to see her in person at the U.S Powerboat Show in Annapolis October 11-14.

S p e cifications Length Overall 34’ 3” Beam 11’ 0” Draft 1’ 10” Fuel Capacity 160 U.S. Gallons Top Speed 32 knots Base Price $535,000

##All the Hinckley niceties you expect without many of the ones you might never use. Photo by Gary Reich

##Hinckley’s new T34 makes a statement on the Severn River. Photo by Beverly Suckling

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he Composite Yacht 23 is the latest rugged, lightweight, fully composite, flared bow, center-console fishing machine to come out of the Cambridgearea builder’s shop. And if those aren’t enough adjectives for you to work with, it’s fast, too. Building on the company’s already popular and tested CY 26 center-console model, the 23 comes from the design stable of Enviboats in Southport, NC, but has many enhancements, such as a large hardtop with custom aluminum work, a commercial-style finish, and Mercury’s 150-horsepower, big-bore four-banger. A 150-horsepower Yamaha F150 is standard.

PropTalk made the trek down to Composite Yacht world headquarters in Trappe, MD, in late August to take the company’s first CY 23 for a spin on the Choptank River. Perhaps the most remarkable trait of this sexy little centerconsole is her ability to stay on a plane at speeds as low as 10 knots. Fellow writer John Page Williams had given this a try earlier in the day, and Composite Yacht’s Lewis Hardy insisted I do the same. I can confirm not only that she is able to stay on top of the water at this speed, but

##Composite Yacht’s new CY 23 with the Choptank River as a backdrop.

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she’s unbelievably stable, capable, and remarkable at every other speed.

Even with a propeller that Hardy admitted he is going to refit, I was able to push the CY 23 to 32 knots easily. Hardy expects 36 knots out of her once she’s been finely tuned. Fuel efficiency is remarkable, but we’re anxious to put her to a full test once the Composite Yacht wizards have put on her finishing touches.

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DOCK TALK Captains and Kids Find More than Fish

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hen you take a kid fishing, it makes their day as well as yours. You get a kick out of how excited kids get, and the action is usually good enough to keep them interested all trip long.

Kids always talk about their last fishing adventures and ask when they can go again. They like feeling included and especially love it when they can catch dinner for the day. And, being on the water provides a great opportunity to teach kids about their environment and boating, fishing, and safety skills, while creating lifelong memories.

On August 1, nine local charterboat captains took 22 kids fishing during the Chincoteague Island Charterboat Association’s (CICA) third annual “Take a Kid Fishing Day.” The kids

learned fishing basics, boat safety, and navigation. Using Fishbites as bait, kids and their parents fished for croaker, flounder, sea bass, spot, and other species. After all of the boats returned and the fish were cleaned, everyone enjoyed a cookout and free gifts, including a new rod and reel combo. Avamarie Backich and Lindsey Ritoch won joint prizes for catching the biggest fish, a 21.5-inch flounder.

The non-profit CICA offers offshore and inshore fishing trips, scenic cruises, waterfowl hunting excursions, and sailing opportunities. And see? You thought all Chincoteague Island offered was the chance to see some wild ponies, hit the sandy beaches, and enjoy some salty steamed clams and oysters. chincoteague.com /charterboats

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any of us who enjoy the Bay and its tributaries wish there were more points of public access. Well, good news: funding has been secured to build a new boat ramp at Lawrence Lewis Jr. Park in Charles City, VA. The ramp, which will provide the only public access to a 36-mile stretch of the James River, is scheduled to be completed by late November.

Securing the funding was a major step in a 20-year effort to install a boat ramp at the park. The ramp will be constructed on property that Charles City County purchased in the late 1980s with the hope of creating public access to the James River.

The new ramp will also provide access to the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail. The estimated cost of the project is $290,000. In August, the Chesapeake Conservancy announced that a $100,000 grant from the Dominion Foundation, in addition to funding from Charles City County and the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, completed fundraising efforts. “Many rivers and streams in Virginia require additional public access. This new boat ramp represents a unique public-private partnership that open the James River to the public and encourage conservation of this national historic treasure,� says Joel Dunn, executive director for the Chesapeake Conservancy.

Lawrence Lewis Jr. Park is a 24-acre site that includes a picnic area, fishing pier, a wetlands observation boardwalk, wooded trail, two birding observation platforms, and six historical exhibits.

##More public access like this boat ramp in Cambridge, MD, is coming to the James River and elsewhere on the Bay. Photo by Gary Reich

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What the Heck’s a Hydrographer?

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Story by Beth Crabtree; images courtesy of NOAA

hen I heard that Admiral Gerd Glang has been named director of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Office of Coast Survey and the nation’s chief hydrographer, I asked myself, “What the heck is a hydrographer?” Okay, I knew “hydro” referred to water, and I figured “graph” had to do with charting stuff. To find out more, I started surfing the Web. I found that “Hydrography refers to the mapping or charting of water’s topographic features. It involves measuring the depths, tides, and currents of a

body of water and establishing the topography and morphology of seas, rivers, and lake beds.”

I still wasn’t sure what that meant in terms of a job, but with a little more Internet research, I learned that hydrographers can develop a specialization in streams, oceans, or coastal areas such as the Bay. In Maryland, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Hydrographic Operations is responsible for placing regulatory markers and navigation aids in support of natural resource areas and the boating public, as well as providing charting and ice-breaking services for DNR. Ensuring safe

navigation is an important job, but that’s not all hyrdographers can do.

They can be involved with environmental programs such as wetland restoration or the oyster recovery program. And, the information hydrographers provide can be used to help promote Bay-wide ecosystem management of fishing and fisheries, crabbing, and more. Hydrographers also provide information for nautical or marine charts and recreational fishing maps, which are called hydrographic maps.

Turning back to Glang, he initially gained his hydrographic expertise on three sea tours on NOAA ships. During his tour as the commanding officer of NOAA Ship Whiting, Glang helped lead NOAA’s survey response to the crash of Egypt Air 990 and in the search for John Kennedy Jr.’s downed aircraft. This just reinforced my impression that being a hydrographer means you’ve learned a pretty cool skill set that could lead to all kinds of interesting jobs.

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DOCK TALK Bay Ports Welcome New Coastal Cruisers

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ut with the old; in with the new… U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) units at Baltimore and Yorktown, VA, have added new ResponseBoat-Small (RB-S II) boats to their fleets.

Built by Louisiana-based Metal Shark Boats, these 29-footers perform patrol and rescue operations in Baltimore and train new USCG coxswains as part of the Boat Forces Training Center’s operational fleet in Yorktown.

“Why RB-S IIs on the Bay?” you might ask. These babies are designed to operate year-round in shallow waters along coastal borders, can reach top speeds of more than 45 knots, and have a range of 150 nautical miles. They can be easily deployed and operated by only four crew members, have a standardized communications and navigation suite, offer 360 degrees of visibility, and boast state-of-the-art shock-mitigating seats. The RB-S II is well suited for USCG operations, including drug interdiction, border patrol duties, environmental response, law enforcement, ports and waterways security, and search and rescue.

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The boats are part of USCG’s largest boat buys of its type: a $192 million, 470-boat contract designed to gradually replace the Defender-class RB-S as it reaches the end of its useful service life. Washington,

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Channel’s “Deadliest Catch,” pleased the crowd by making a special appearance and joining in the hoopla. They signed autographs, sold T-shirts, and rode on local boats in the docking contest. Dubbed the “Waterman’s Rodeo,” the docking contest is always the highlight of the day, and winners get cash prizes and trophies.

For those who came out to the waterfront, it was a full day of fun in the sun.

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Whether your passion leans toward fishing, diving or just cruising with

working watermen’s boats along the waterfront, listen to Bird Dog and the Road Kings play live music, participate in a Pot Pie skiff rowing contest or a small jiggerthrowing contest, see knot-tying demos and model boatbuilding, take free boat rides on the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum’s (CBMM) replica Buyboat Mister Jim, and tour the CBMM’s 18acre waterfront campus and 12 exhibits, including the historic restoration of the skipjack Rosie Parks and the new “Push and Pull: Life on Chesapeake Bay Tugboats” exhibit. There was also plenty of good food, and for dessert, what could beat good ole crab and Old Bay sorbet?

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o you enjoy a pile of hot crabs, a glass of cold beer, and the beat of live music? Think you’ve got some skill docking your boat? Maybe you’re a fan of TV’s “Deadliest Catch”?

Most importantly, do you have a soft spot for watermen and the traditions they’ve have handed down through the generations? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then PropTalk hopes you didn’t miss the annual Talbot County Waterman’s Appreciation Day and Crab Feast August 12 in St. Michaels.

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14-16

Challenge Cup Fishing Tournament Ocean City Marlin Club, MD.

14-16 15 15

Solomons Offshore Grand Prix

Antique & Classic Boat Show Pt. Pleasant, NJ.

Boatyard Beach Bash 5 to 9 p.m. Annapolis Maritime Museum. $60 general admission; $125 VIP.

15

Corsica Watershed Awareness Day Noon to 4 p.m. Bloomfield Farm, Centreville, MD.

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During William III’s Reign, a Bartender in a Garden Fountain Rows a Small Boat and Serves Drinks to Customers, About 1672

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Fall Fishing Tournament River Rock Pro Shop, Rock Hall, MD.

15 15 15 15

Offshore Hero Poker Run Out of Solomons.

Rappahannock Riverfest 4 to 8 p.m. King George, VA. Summer Sendoff: Blues, Brews, and Barbecue Cambridge, MD.

Vessel Maintenance Seminar 1 to 3 p.m. York River Yacht Haven, Gloucester Point, VA.

17 17-27

Roar at the Shore Tim’s Rivershore Restaurant & Crabhouse, Dumfries, VA.

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Coastal Cleanup Day

Boating Safety Class 7 to 9 p.m. Walter Johnson High School, Bethesda, MD. $26 for Potomac River Power Squadron members; $40 others.

Marine Trades Association of Maryland Conference Port Annapolis Marina.

19 20-23

International Talk Like A Pirate Day

Red Drum Tournament Harbor Tackle, Ocean City, MD.

20-23 21

SunFest Ocean City, MD.

21-23 22

Choptank River Lighthouse Grand Opening and Dedication Ceremony Long Wharf Park, Cambridge, MD. $65.

Cruise for Your Breath 12:30 to 6 p.m. Baltimore.

Benefits Bonnie J. Addario Lung Cancer Foundation. $100.

22 22

Das Best OktoberFest National Harbor, MD.

Fall Begins “Summer makes me drowsy, autumn makes me sing, winter’s pretty lousy, but I hate spring.” ~Dorothy Parker

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Fall Boat Gear Swap Friday Night Coffee Social 8 a.m. to Noon. Fawcett 7 p.m. Captain Avery Museum, Boat Supplies, Annapolis.

Shady Side, MD. $10 members; $13 others.

Little Black Dress Party Fun Friday! Oktoberfest Tiki Bar, Solomons.

Lewes, DE. “Oom pah pah...”

(Repeat as needed.)

Paddlin’ in the Moonlight: Gala for Sultana Projects Fall Fest 6 to 9 p.m. Chestertown, MD. $100.

Elkton, MD. Patriotic Lighted Boat Parade District 5 Dusk. Oxford, MD. Fall Festival Mears Point Marina, Grasonville, MD. Trash Bash!

Noon to 5 p.m. Nick’s Fish House, Baltimore. Benefits Blue Water Baltimore. $60 in advance; $65 at the door.

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Washington (DC) Mini-Mental Outrigged paddling fun.

Waterfront Festival and Cardboard Boat Regatta Chester River at Chestertown, MD.

22

Wet & Wild Auction Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center, Grasonville, MD.

25-30

Baltimore Trawler Fest University and Boat Show See page 48.

26 26-30

French Fleet Defeats British at Yorktown, VA, 1781

Chesapeake Bay Grand Banks Owners Association Fall Rendezvous St. Michaels Harbour Inn and Marina.

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Challenge

Clarksville (VA) Hydroplane

Pre-Boat Show Open House Annapolis Yacht Sales.

23 23

Calvert County Watermen’s Festival Noon. Solomons.

Dorchester Showcase (Street Festival) Noon to 5 p.m. Cambridge, MD.

24 25

Fish Amnesty Day

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Fest Smithfield, VA.

Life of a Waterman 8 a.m. to Noon. Farnham, VA. Maritime Crab Feast 6 to 9 p.m.

Havre de Grace, MD. $55.

Cheap Trick and Blondie in Concert Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons. $42 to $52.

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Clocked at 68 mph, Sailfish Is Fastest Fish on Earth, 1999 Fall Swap Meet East of Maui Boardshop, Annapolis.

Full Moon Paddle Rock Hall, MD.

Smithfield Music’s Aiken & Friends

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Annapolis Gam Camp Letts, Edgewater, MD. Hosted by Seven Seas Cruising Association.

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Chesapeake Bay Community Band Oktoberfest American Legion Post, Stevensville, MD.

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Smith Island Cake Becomes Official State Dessert of Maryland, 2008

Water Day “My fake plants died because I did not pretend to water them.” ~Mitch Hedberg

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International Boatbuilders’ Exhibition & Conference Louisville, KY.

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Harvest Festival on the Bay Cape Charles, VA. $43.

National Vodka Appreciation Day “Vodka is tasteless going down, but memorable coming up.” ~Garrison Keillor

4-6

Mid-Atlantic Surf Fishing Tournament Ocean City, MD.

4-14 5

Weems & Plath Tent Sale Eastport.

Wye Island Electric Boat Marathon 10 a.m. Miles River Yacht Club, St. Michaels.

5-6 5-7

Crab Carnival West Point, VA.

Eastern Shore Birding and Wildlife Festival Cape Charles, VA.

5-7

Mid-Atlantic Small Craft Festival Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels.

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5-7 6 6

Old City Seaport Festival Philadelphia, PA.

Bay Harvestfest Noon to 6 p.m. North Beach, MD.

Boast the Coast Maritime Festival Lewes Canalfront Park, DE. Includes a lighted boat parade!

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Fall Colors Paddle 3 to 5 p.m.

Pocomoke River State Park, Snow Hill, MD. $5 to $20.

6 6 6

Fall Festival Turner’s Creek/Knock’s Folly, MD. Five Alarm Chili Festival and Cook-Off Hampton, VA. Harbor Day at the Docks West Ocean City, MD.

6 6 6

Oyster Festival Maddox Family Campground, Chincoteague, VA. Perryville (MD) Fall Appreciation Days Parade and Autumnfest

Taste of Kent Narrows Noon to 5 p.m. Chesapeake Exploration Center, Chester, MD.

6

Wine Festival Riverwalk Landing, Yorktown, VA. $25 in advance; $30 at door; $65 for dinner with a winery.

6-7

Blessing of the Fleet Potomac River at St. Clement’s Island Museum, MD.

6-7 6-7 6-7 6-7 6-7

Chesapeake Celtic Festival Snow Hill, MD. Fall Festival Fells Point, MD. Patuxent River Appreciation Days Solomons.

Riverside Winefest Sotterley Plantation, Hollywood, MD. Wildwood (NJ) Hydrofest (Eastern Divisional)

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Holly Point Art and Seafood Festival Deltaville Maritime Museum, VA.

“From the Bay, For the Bay”: Dine Out

Kite Festival Noon to 4 p.m. Off Sailwinds Park, Cambridge, MD.

Columbus Day “I have never been lost, but I will admit to being confused for several weeks.” ~Daniel Boone The Tome Wine for Dummies Is Published, 2006 Harbor Party and Seafood Feast Downtown Norfolk, VA. $45.

U.S. Powerboat Show Annapolis. Don’t miss Gary Reich’s seminar at 11 a.m. on Friday and Saturday: “How To Be a Photo Pro Aboard Your Own Boat.” For more details about all the action and fun, see page 35.

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Opening Night Washington, DC. See Washington Capitals bedevil the New Jersey Devils.

Benefits Annapolis Community Boating.

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TGIF BrewFest 5 to 9 p.m. Norfolk, VA.

Very Wise Bavarians Invent Oktoberfest, 1810

Chesapeake Wildfowl Expo Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art, Salisbury, MD.

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Fall Fest Rock Hall, MD.

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Hot Sauce and Oyster Festival Cambridge, MD. Market Days and Fall Festival Riverwalk Landing, Yorktown, VA. Patuxent Wildlife Festival Laurel, MD. RiverFest 2012 St. Mary’s City, MD. Treasures Sale Sunderland, MD. Winterizing Clinic Jackson Marine Sales, North East, MD.

13-14

Good Beer Festival Salisbury, MD. “Not all chemicals are bad. Without hydrogen and oxygen, there would be no way to make water, a vital ingredient of beer.” ~Dave Barry

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Island Bay Day Centreville, MD. Olde Princess Anne (MD) Days

Rocktoberfest Tournament Bahia Marina, Ocean City, MD.

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Fall Fest C&D Canal at Pell Gardens, Chesapeake City, MD. That Doggone Tiki Bar Pet Day Tiki Bar, Solomons.

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

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City Center Oyster Roast 5 to 9 p.m. Newport News, VA. Poquoson (VA) Seafood Festival

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Ghosts of Sotterley Tours

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West River Heritage Oyster Festival 12:30 to 5 p.m.

Captain Avery Museum, Shady Side, MD.

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Full Moon Party Boatyard Bar & Grill, Eastport.

Enjoy lively music and rum and beer specials.

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Halloween Closing Party and Last Day of the Season Tiki Bar, Solomons.

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hick gray clouds hung ominously J. Beahr, officer in charge. Beahr, 42, has overhead as I turned off the main been in the Coast Guard for 21 years. A road, passed through the entrance chief boatswain’s mate, or boat driver, by in the chain-link fence, and proceeded to training, he has served on three consecuthe security checkpoint. It was my first visit tive ANTs. He is a native of northeastern to the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Yard at Pennsylvania, where he grew up boating on Curtis Bay, MD, and it looked like it was Lake Wallenpaupack, and credits his eighth going to be a rainy one. “We’re not going to grade science teacher, who regaled his get out on the boat,” I thought as the guard students with stories about his days in the waved me over to the security office, where Coast Guard, with inspiring him to join.

I was instructed to sign in and wait for an Beahr outlined the responsibilities of escort to take me to my destination.

ANT Baltimore. “We service land aids I had hoped to get a ride on the (towers) and the small waterborne aids,” he BUSL—that’s Coast Guard-ese for Buoy said, pointing to a chart of the Chesapeake Utilities Stern Loading—boat today, but a fine mist began to fall as PropTalk editor Gary Reich, who had joined me, and I followed our escort, Petty Officer First Class Michael Maiocco, to a nondescript brick building with a tin roof tucked away in a corner of the expansive facility.

This unobtrusive structure is home to the keepers of the ##The station’s 49-foot BUSL can handle many aids to lights and marks navigation maintenance duties. The “heavy lifting” required on the upper and for larger aids is left to the station’s USCGC James Rankin. middle Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. This is the headquarters for Aids to Navigation Team Bay hanging on the hallway wall just inside (ANT) Baltimore. Its 13 men and women the front entrance. The USCGC James are entrusted with keeping mariners safe Rankin, a 175-foot coastal buoy tender also by maintaining 430 aids to navigation—in- based at the USCG Yard at Curtis Bay, cluding 46 range lights—from Chesapeake handles larger, heavier aids set in deeper Beach on Maryland’s western shore to the water, he added. The USCGC Sledge, a 75Chesapeake & Delaware Canal on the foot construction tender also homeported in Eastern Shore. Inside we met Christopher Baltimore, is responsible for large stationary 40 October 2012 PropTalk

navigational aids, like those marking the ever-shifting channel at Kent Narrows.

So what’s with Kent Narrows? “We don’t dredge... and we don’t do piles,” Beahr said.

“All we can do is mark the water there… until there is more money for dredging.” As we talked, men and women in navy blue work uniforms and heavy black work boots scurried about, some lugging large batteries past us and out the door. “We have a very young unit here,” Beahr said. “Most are 25 or younger.

Three can’t drink yet. They are smart and energetic. They do the lion’s share of work here.” I looked at the week’s work schedule posted at the top of the chart and saw that the Brewerton Channel Range Front Light was scheduled to get new batteries and a solar panel today; the Jones Creek day beacon was to receive new boards; and the Craighill Channel Upper Range Front Light was to be inspected. Tomorrow, a crew of four was scheduled to go to Rock Hall, MD, to retrieve the top portion of the harbor’s mark No. 5, which had been knocked over by a dredge the preceding week. The toppled portion had been recovered and placed on the pier, but a 3.5-foot steel pipe remained hidden under water, marked by a wreck mark.

“It goes from an aid to navigation (ATON) to a hazard to navigation very quickly,” Beahr said.

“It will be one of the main priorities for the Sledge when it is back in commission.” The construction tender was taken out of service the week of the accident for maintenance.

The rain was coming down harder now, and the wind had started to pick up. Beahr, who had disappeared for a few moments, returned to announce a change of plans. “We decided not to do Brewerton today,” he said. “It is not fun or safe to go out under these conditions. The (range) light is on. We’ll push back (servicing it for) a day. We are not taking any unnecessary risks.” Had it been a high priority “discrepancy” situation, say a major ATON that was not working and posed a proptalk.com

danger to navigation, they would have fixed it immediately, Beahr said.

Other levels of “discrepancies” have 12 to 30 days to be corrected—unless they involve ospreys. “Some 10 to 15 percent of the discrepancies that are not corrected are because of ospreys,” Beahr said. Whether it is profuse amounts of guano coating solar panels preventing batteries’ operating lights from recharging, or osprey nests obscuring lights and numbers, they have to wait until nesting season is over, typically around the second week of September, before they can take action.

With the day’s plans scuttled, I would have to settle for a peek at the team’s three vessels: the 49-foot BUSL boat with its 16,000-pound, A-frame deck loading crane, two steering stations, and a cruising speed of nine knots; the 26-foot TANB (pronounced tan bee, meaning trailerable ATON boat) equipped with twin Honda 150-horsepower outboards, a hard Ttop that doubles as a platform to stand on, and a cruising speed of 30 knots; and a small but sturdy 16-foot aluminum skiff.

“We don’t position the buoy; we position the sinker,” Beahr explained as we stood at the BUSL boat’s aft steering station. A generator runs the buoy hydraulics, he continued, and a laptop computer is used to position the marks, which are set with a three-to-one scope.

I looked at the cozy quarters—four bunks in the forepeak and a table that folds down into a bed for people five foot, five inches or shorter, a head/sink/ shower combination, and a compact galley with a two-burner stove, microwave, and coffee maker—and wondered if they take many overnight trips.

“We go out overnight maybe once every two months,” Beahr said. They are necessary when servicing aids in places such as Havre de Grace, MD, which is four hours away. “We don’t work on buoys at night,” Beahr said.

“Your depth perception is off.”

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standing at a workbench checking a light assembly. “Proper alignment is critical,” Beahr noted. “The filament has to be exactly in the right spot.” Shelves of neatly stacked lights lined the walls of the shed, some used for specific aids, such as the special $300 bulb for the Elk River South Range, and others, such as the more universal 24-inch range lantern, were equipped with an automated lamp-changing mechanism to rotate fresh 1000-watt lamps in place of burned-out ones. Beahr stopped at one labeled “Pooles Island Bar Light.” “The Pooles Island Bar Light has a

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habit of being shot out,” he said. “Vandalism costs a lot of time and money.”

Back at the brick building the ANT members share with Search and Rescue (SAR) Station Curtis Bay, Petty Officer First Class Justin Blais, an electrician’s mate, was working diligently to solve the

pressing question: If the phone line to a Chesapeake Bay buoy goes out, how are you going to report it? “The phone line is part of the Aid Control Monitoring Station (ACMS) that remotely monitors a few of the more important aids with complex gear,” Beahr explained. “We lost the phone line, and it is not updating,” Blais said.

His challenge was to find out who the phone line was registered to so he could report the outage. Though the Coast Guard keeps a “cradle to grave” history file on each ATON, that piece of information wasn’t in the ATON folder.

Blais, 30, who has been in the Coast Guard just under 12 years, thrives on the variety his job affords. “What I like best is that it is not the same repetitive stuff day in and day out,” he said. “Next door at the

station, it is the same thing… Here you are out on the skiff at six different boat ramps one day and in the truck going out and climbing towers the next.”

Climbing is a requisite skill needed by those assigned to ANT, Beahr said. Folks new to ANT attend a week-long school to learn how to use climbing gear. That is followed by Basic Minor ATON School, where they learn about batteries, solar panels, lamps, and changing lamps. There are also schools for DC and AC systems, LED lights, and more, as well as SAR drills, man overboard drills, and fire in the engine room drills. “We train continuously,” Beahr said.

Even though the work can be physically demanding, Beahr finds it to be rewarding. “I think it is the best job in the Coast Guard,” he said. “At the end of the day, you turn around and see what you did.

It’s very fulfilling work.”

Editor’s note: Contributing writer Jean Korten Moser visited the Aids to Navigation Team on a Monday in mid-May. Next month, she will report on a day onboard the USCGC James Rankin.

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bout 20 years ago, I drew a circle on the chart with my home port near Kent Narrows as the center and a scale 15-mile radius. Then I started counting anchorages; not all of the tiny creeks, not including marinas, just genuine pleasant anchorages, with at least five feet of water at low tide and good weather protection.

I found 119 of them. I probably missed another half-dozen. That left me with my motor stalled. Even with a slow boat, that put enough anchorages within a short run from home to spend each night in a new place for 17 weeks. I could cruise continuously for four months, traveling an hour or two each day and not repeat an anchorage. Now, the PropTalk editor

wants me to suggest a few ideas for three- and five-day cruises on the Upper Bay. Knowing that one human lifetime is not long enough to visit all the Chesapeake’s beautiful places, I offer these as thoughts, not decisions.

The Upper Bay, let’s say from the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal (C&D Canal) to the Chester River, is a perfect playground for a power-

boat of any size. It’s narrow enough that seas do not build to severe heights on a breezy day, yet wide enough to give that wonderful feeling of freedom from land’s constraints.

The distances from one place to another are long enough to feel like significant runs but short enough to use only a small amount of your fuel and time. There are some truly interesting places to visit.

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You can get into trouble on the northern waters of the Bay by being inattentive, though. You might wander into the firing range of Aberdeen Proving Ground while they are blowing things up, but that’s unlikely. You might get into the path of a ship, and that’s more likely, but keeping a reasonable lookout will prevent that from becoming a problem. You could run onto a sandbar, but the waters of this area are pretty well marked and if you refer to your chart regularly, you will be fine.

There is one uncharted hazard in this part of the Chesapeake: fish traps. These boat-snagging devices from hell have been sprouting like weeds in a garden over the past decade or so. It seems they often are installed near buoys that mark major channels but are generally in water deep enough that an averFollow us!

age pleasure boat could pass them on either side. This summer, for example, one is near Love Point Light, and two more are close to the marked channel south of Eastern Neck Island on the Chester River. Fish traps are hard to see, uncharted, and usually unlighted, so keep a sharp lookout and be doubly careful at night. Fish traps, also called pound nets (the watermen pound the stakes that hold the nets into the bottom), weirs, or fish havens, exist because they are efficient catch devices. Get tangled in one with a boat, and you’re looking at a four-figure sum to get out, not counting underwater damage to your vessel.

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A Three- or Five-Day Upper Bay Cruise Suppose you have a week off from work or can take three vacation days plus a weekend. With your boat based in the areas around Baltimore/Middle River, Kent Narrows, Rock Hall, or Annapolis/ Magothy River, there’s about 50 miles of Bay to the north of you. If your boat is at one of the myriad other creeks or rivers in the mid-Bay region, you may want to include one of those four population centers in your itinerary. There, you can

find all of civilization’s features, including good marinas, restaurants, entertainment, and marine parts and repair.

A north-south, out-and-back route covers this region well. If you only have three days, cut the stops at Fairlee Creek, Worton Creek, or Still Pond and spend only one day at each of the other destinations. On the way, three places serve as weather refuges or early stopovers if you should need one.

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Rock Hall, Fairlee Creek, Worton Creek, & Still Pond Fairlee Creek is the first good harbor north of Rock Hall, MD, making it a reasonable first night’s stop if you get a late start or are reaching the Upper Bay from any place on the middle Chesapeake. In a fast cruiser, this will not take much time or fuel. In a displacement cruiser like a trawler, it’s still only a half-day’s run. The creek, surrounding woodland areas, easy access to the Bay, and nearby beaches are just a few good reasons to visit this place.

If weather moves in or the crew wants to stop for lunch at a pleasant town, you have an “out” at Rock Hall, just north of the Chester River on the Eastern Shore side. Mind the marks as you enter and even more carefully as you leave; the short cut across Swan Point Bar is good for boats with up to about five-foot drafts in good weather, but be sure you find it accurately. There are plenty of marinas at both of these spots, and the anchorage in Swan Creek is usable, although the bottom there has marginal holding.

Fairlee Creek is situated on the Eastern Shore about 10 miles north of Rock Hall (as the osprey flies), and the entrance to this picturesque creek is legendary among Chesapeake skippers.

Once you’ve done it a couple of times it is easy, but there’s a dogleg that starts offshore at 90 degrees to the shore, turning to run parallel to the beach barely before you hit it. Then, an acute turn around the end of the bar puts you into the creek. Keep your wits and a firm hand on the helm and don’t stop.

Fairlee Creek is a hopping place on weekends but quiet and pleasant during the week. If there’s too much party for proptalk.com

you at the sandbar by the entrance when you arrive, either move farther up the creek and anchor or continue northward to one of the next two harbors. Facilities in Fairlee are quite good; Great Oak Landing Marina is a popular destination.

Both Worton Creek and Still Pond are fair-weather destinations because they are open to the northwest, the usual source of summer squalls on the Chesapeake. In fine weather, you can anchor in the outer regions of either of these little estuaries; the harbor space farther in is usually filled with resident boats and piloting can get a bit tricky. Again, the surrounding forests and easy access to the Bay make these two must-visit destinations.

Sassafras River & Georgetown The Sassafras River is a lovely place, surely one of the nicest rivers on the Bay. Not only does it offer quiet beauty, but it has good shelter if you go upstream a bit. In late summer, when jellyfish abound farther south, the fresh water in the Sassafras is wonderful for swimming. The raised shorelines and surrounding landscapes beg you to keep your camera handy here.

You can stay aboard or ashore in Georgetown, MD, anchor downstream, or go through the bridge and drop the hook in cozy solitude. The bottom of the river above the bridge has many leaves,

so be sure your anchor is set securely.

Georgetown is a pretty village with good restaurants and lots of colorful history. The Kitty Knight House is the standout for its story of a brave woman who charmed the enemy troops into sparing her home. In a separate incident at the nearby Battle of Caulk’s Field in 1814, the British commander, Captain Sir Peter Parker, was killed. It is said that he had left orders not to be buried in foreign soil, so his men pickled Peter Parker in a keg of rum and packed him back to England.

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Bohemia River/Chesapeake City If you have never transited the C&D Canal, you can take a day trip half way through and return to anchor in the nearby Bohemia River or in the Sassafras. The Bohemia River is a convenient jump-off point for boats headed to or from Delaware Bay via the C&D Canal. It has about six feet of water through most of its length and is sheltered. The shoreline is wooded and quite pretty, and there are marinas on the east and west sides, with one sort of in between (Summit North).

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Chesapeake City, on the south side of the canal, is an interesting stop. You can usually find space at the town dock, even if you need to raft alongside another boat or two, and the historic village is a short walk away. Stroll past the old houses, visit the little museum, and have a bite of lunch.

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and aft, as these massive chunks of moving steel are remarkably silent. As we were returning through the C&D Canal from a summer cruise to New England one night, my wife came to the companionway from below, and her face froze in fright as she pointed astern. I turned from the wheel just in time to see a red running light high overhead and to be stunned by the blast of the ship’s whistle.

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Havre de Grace The star of the Upper Bay is the picturesque town of Havre de Grace, MD. Say it like the locals, not like the French Marquis de Lafayette who named it; it’s “Hav-er-dee-grayce” here.

The channel from the main stem of the Bay to the town is long and deep, but surrounded by very shallow mud flats. It is, after all, the remains of the lower Susquehanna River, which was flooded long ago to create the Chesapeake Bay. The Susquehanna originates in New York State and runs through Pennsylvania before hitting the fall line just above Havre de Grace.

You may be more comfortable here in a marina than at anchor since the water is at least 20 feet deep in most places, but you can snuggle close to the western side of the river below the railroad bridge and set the hook if you prefer.

The tide range is about 1.7 feet.

Besides the commercial facilities, including good restaurants, the town has about a dozen transient slips at Tydings Memorial Park Marina (410) 939-0015. It also boasts an excellent waterfront promenade and a picturesque

lighthouse. Perryville, MD, the town across the river from Havre de Grace, has marinas, as well.

Being on the fallline, where tumbling rapids end and navigable water begins, made this town a commercial center in the 18th century. It lost place to other fall-line cities like Baltimore and New York in later years, and the result is a time capsule somewhat like Annapolis and St. Michaels but without the crowds. If you arrive in the afternoon, plan to spend the next day exploring before you head to the next stop.

You can take these destinations in either order, beginning with either the Sassafras or with Havre de Grace. It’s a compact, fascinating region to explore, and it will repay a week of your time with plenty of pleasant memories.

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Take Time for

Trawler Fest Story by Ruth Christie; photos by Gary Reich

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hh, the trawler lifestyle. I get what all the excitement is about. My husband and I have cruised the Chesapeake Bay on different vessels since 1986. After bringing two kids into this world and helping them survive into their teens, we finally figured out that our cruising needs had changed once again.

With the benefit of lots of research on my husband’s part, we both saw the beauty of buying a previously loved, 40-foot, Down East-style trawler and did so in 2007. Like a live-in nanny, she has brought style, flexibility, comfort, and stability to our lives onboard.

Her flybridge, big-to-us salon, and double bunk for the kids give our family room to spread out and enjoy some much-needed separation; and

we finally have one whole room to ourselves. Her enclosed salon provides a safe and cozy haven when the Bay’s wind and waves misbehave. The twin screws give us some backup options.

We can outrun or plow through heavy weather on the Bay with a bit of confidence; she has seen us safely through some ugly stuff in the past. If we make the time, we can cruise farther than ever before in many different conditions. The best thing about her? Like no other boat we’ve owned, she has extended our Bay cruising season from early spring through early winter. That is what we had hoped a trawler would do for us.

To see the signature advantages of traveling by trawlers for yourself, don’t miss PassageMaker Magazine’s

Trawler Fest University and Trawler Fest (Boat Show and Rendezvous).

During the last week of September, the event will roll into the Baltimore Marine Center (BMC) HarborView Marina and Hyatt Regency Baltimore with a treasure trove of trawlers and more information and advice than a meddling mother-in-law.

Before the Show

On September 25-26, Trawler Fest University will provide in-depth, hands-on courses taught by experts in cruising and maintaining vessels. With new-found knowledge, participants will graduate Wednesday night during a reception at the Rusty Scupper Restaurant nearby. Most of the seminars will be held at Hyatt Regency

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Baltimore. At press time, many of them were sold out due to their popularity among cruisers. Hope you were there.

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Trawler Fest Proper

Held September 27-30, Trawler Fest at BMC HarborView Marina is a boat show and social networking experience that celebrates boats and gear, provides many fun opportunities to mingle with industry pros and fellow cruisers, and offers courses and demos to answer your cruising questions and better prepare you for future cruising adventures. Thursday through Saturday, enjoy seminars, the boat show, food, and free afternoon demos. As added attractions, Thursday and Friday will have feisty cocktail parties, and Friday and Sunday will feature live steel drum music.

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It’s Showtime!

Showtimes are Thursday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The boat show

will be held at BMS HarborView Marina, and most of the 24 seminars on Thursday through Saturday will be hosted at Hyatt Regency Baltimore.

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In the water at BMC HarborView Marina, you’ll see more than 45 trawlers, including several American Tugs, Beneteaus, Cutwaters, DeFevers, Island Pilots, Krogens, Legacys, Nordhavns, Nordic Tugs, Ranger Tugs, and Seaton Yachts.

You’ll also be able to climb all over 32- to 70-footers from the likes of Cherubini, Eastbay, Endeavour, Gozzard, Fleming, Halvorsen, Hatteras, Leopard, Meridian, Ocean Alexander, Outer Reef, Sabreline, Sterling Atlantic, and Symbol.

Nearly 30 exhibitors on land will offer various marine necessities, including anchors and other deckware, boatyards, captain schools, cruising guides, electrical pros and generators, electronics and related gizmos, engines and engine accessories, insurance and financial services, interior designers, marinas, seating and other onboard accessories, and tenders.

And, finally, among the pamphlets and other goodies in your welcome bag, you’ll enjoy seeing this issue of PropTalk. In addition to our take on Trawler Fest, check out pages 52 through 54 for what else to do while you’re in Charm City.

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Here’s the Trawler Fest lineup of 90minute seminars at the Hyatt Regency Baltimore: •• Thursday (8:30 to 10 a.m.)—BoatBuying Basics” with Curtis Stokes, “How Do You Deal with Propeller Damage and Adjustment?” with Keith Ruse, “Navigation” with Capt. Chris Caldwell and Capt. Alyse Caldwell, and “The Perfect Tender” with Jim Dean.

•• Thursday (10:30 to Noon)— “Intracoastal Waterway Anchorages: Trying Something New” with Mark and Diana Doyle, “Satellite Communication” with Jim Rhodes, “Marine Radar” with Bob Palmer, and “Enjoying Your Trawler: Simple Tips and Techniques To Enhance Your Lifestyle Aboard” with Jeff Merrill.

•• Friday (8:30 to 10 a.m.)—“Outfitting Your Yacht for Safety” with Henry Marx, “Vessel Maintenance Is More Than Oil Changes” with Craig Parkhurst, “Chesapeake Bay” with Capt. Chris Caldwell and Capt. Alyse Caldwell, and “What Smart Trawler Owners Need To Know about Marine Insurance” with Dawn Speros.

•• Friday (10 a.m. to Noon)—“Cruising from Point A to Point B” with Jeff Merrill, “Troubleshooting and Trouble Prevention” with Steve D’Antonio, “Tides and Currents” with Bob Palmer, and “Best-Ever Cruising Grounds: Chesapeake Bay, Outer Banks, Lake Champlain” with Gene and Katie Hamilton.

•• Saturday (8:30 to 10 a.m.)—“Great Loop Cruising” with Bob Duthie, “Finding Your Way through Your Electrical System” with Yves Deneault, “Confessions of a Galley Slave” with Capt. Alyse Caldwell, and “Weather I” with Lee Chesneau.

•• Saturday (10:30 a.m. to Noon)— “Aground!” with Capt. Carol Cuddyr and Capt. Patti Moore, “Weather II” with Lee Chesneau, “How To Buy a Used Boat” with Steve Zimmerman, and “Finding Your Cruising Style” with Gene and Katie Hamilton.

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Thursday brings a National Anthem tour at Fort McHenry, nautical rules of the road, cruising together, an engine room tour, and a Liberty Ship presentation. On Friday, enjoy a life raft demo, a Liberty Ship tour, a relaxation station, docking procedures, underwater basket weaving, a ladies’ roundtable, and a diesel engine show and tell. On Saturday, don’t miss the man-overboard recovery demo, National Anthem tour of Fort McHenry, a relaxation station, anchor demo, underwater basket weaving demo, engine room tour, and photography workshop.

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What To Do in

Baltimore, Hon

by Nathan Bickell

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uring the five-day Trawlextravaganza (aka Trawler Fest), even the most dedicated trawler or tug enthusiast requires a change of pace after a long morning or afternoon of admiring shiny new cruising hardware.

Fortunately, Trawler Fest is conveniently situated in Baltimore’s historic Federal Hill neighborhood. Only a 15-minute walk from the Inner Harbor, Federal Hill has plenty of entertaining attractions of its own. For your convenience—and

Check Out the Inside

While your wanderlust may take you on foot outside the show, there are a few solid spots to take a breather within the confines of the BMC HarborView Marina. Sorso Café at the head of the main pier serves sandwiches, flatbread pizza, salads, and breakfast in addition to coffee, tea, and smoothies. You can also make yours an adult beverage by adding Baileys, Sambuca, or rum to any drink for $3. PropTalk’s recommendation, however, is gelato, the Italian ice cream alternative. Options include a mix of fruity flavors and richer options such as chocolate or peanut butter.

At the end of the main pier is the well-known and unmistakable Tiki Barge. Fashioned after a Polynesian getaway, this floating drink spot and eatery comes replete with its own swimming pool and eclectic clientele and staff. Expect to find standard bar fare for lunch or dinner and a variety of beverage options, including beer, wine, and liquor. We’re sad to report that Jake, the resident feline ambassador and personal watercraft lover, passed away year before last. Despite his absence, stopping by the top level of the Tiki Barge for a cold brew is perhaps a requisite activity inside the show.

entirely unselfishly, we might add— PropTalk spent an afternoon wandering on foot, setting out from the Baltimore Marine Canter (BMC) HarborView Marina, to find out what there is to experience inside and outside the show gates.

Explore the Outside

Federal Hill is a pleasant area to explore on foot and admire all of the old row houses that line the streets, but the neighborhood also has a host of attractions that an average downtown-confined Baltimore visitor might miss.

If the weather turns foul, or you’re a history buff, be sure to check out the Baltimore Museum of Industry, which is located only five blocks from the show at 1415 Key Highway. Marked by an old crane from the Port of Baltimore, the museum celebrates Baltimore’s past as one of the manufacturing centers of the world. It’s a good museum for kids; the arti-

facts are all accessible and never hidden behind glass cases. Also celebrated here are various innovations that came from Baltimore, including the first cordless drill and first oversize tennis racquet. The museum also has a large exhibit on the Port of Baltimore. While many of Baltimore’s manufacturing factories moved away decades ago, the port remains one of the busiest in the country.

The American Visionary Arts Museum might cause you to rethink the somewhat accepted idea of “the boring old art museum.” This artsy spot is located about a third of a mile from the marina at 800 Key

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Highway—look for the huge red and white whirly-gig outside the museum. The whirly-gig sets the tone for the rest of the museum, which is a collection of inspired and slightly off-kilter art—much of which was crafted using everyday objects we consider trash, like Popsicle sticks or bottle caps.

Across the street from the American Visionary Arts Museum is Federal Hill Park. If you’re feeling energetic, you can climb a long set of steps to find one of the best views of the city with the Inner Harbor laid completely unobstructed right before your eyes. The park is a great place to take the kids. There is a playground and plenty of open lawn to run around on.

From fried chicken to gourmet cheese, Cross Street Market (1065 South Charles St.) is situated south of Federal Hill and packed with vendors selling food of every kind. A number of vendors sell produce, seafood, and meat, but if you’re looking for lunch, check out Pop Tacos or Baltimore’s Best BBQ. The bourbon chicken at Baltimore’s Best BBQ got rave reviews from my friend Donnie. Your humble scribe opted for Pop Tacos, a similar setup to Chipotle or Moe’s. The service was very friendly. At the far end of the market is Nick’s with Baltimore specialties, like steamed crabs and raw oysters.

Farther up Charles Street from the Cross Street Market is Metropolitan Coffeehouse and Wine Bar (902 S. Charles St.), which is a great place to relax and enjoy a brew from their huge selection.

BIG Improvements For Boaters ##The American Visionary Art Museum features eclectic, eccentric, entertaining works of art within easy reac h of Trawler Fes t. Photo courtesy of Visit Baltimore

##A jaunt into the neighborhood of Federal Hill can be if you know where rewarding to go. Photo courte sy of Visit Baltimore

BIG Improvements for Boaters

The town of urbanna used BIG funds to install transient boat slips, bulkheads, a pedestrian walkway, new power pedestals and ADA compliant restroom facilities with showers and laundry.

Virginia’s waterways provide enjoyment to thousands of boaters each year. As more recreational boaters take to the water, the need for shelter, tie-ups and sanitary facilities also increases. The National Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG) program protects the integrity of our waterways by helping marinas meet the needs of transient boaters. BIG projects in Virginia improve access to tie-ups, fuel stations, restrooms, laundry facilities, showers, pump-out and dumpstations. These improvements protect Virginia’s waterways and bring more enjoyment to boaters.

The town of Urbanna used BIG (Boating Infrastructure Grant) funds to install transient boat slips, bulkheads, a pedestrian walkway,

power pedestals and improvements, ADA compliant restroom facilities with showers and laundry.

For a list new of marinas with BIG call 804-864-7468 or visit: http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/EnvironmentalHealth/ONSITE/BIGCVA.htm

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Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG) funding is available to help marinas meet the increasing demand for transient boater tie-ups and sanitary facilities. The BIG program protects the integrity of our waterways

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circulator included none of the common negative stereotypes about city buses. It was clean and nearly empty, and the driv-

##Both the Orioles and Ravens are playing at home during Trawler Fest. Pictured here is Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Photo courtesy of Visit Baltimore

er was very friendly in directing my friend and me toward the Cross-Street Market.

Calling All Sports Fans

Off the Hill

If you are looking to travel to other parts of Baltimore, consider taking the scenic, watery route and hop aboard a water taxi. A one-way adult ticket is $7, and an all-day pass is $12.

A water taxi stop is planned for BMC HarborView Marina this fall, but according to the company that runs the service, it is up to the city when the route begins and there is no definite time table. In other words, don’t count on it being there for Trawler Fest. Your best bet

is the next closest stop at the Rusty Scupper, just across the street from Federal Hill Park.

The water taxi has 17 different stops in the Inner Harbor, Fells Point, and Locust Point.

Sometimes, there is no price better than free, and that is how much a trip on the Baltimore Circulator Bus will cost you. The Banner Route runs from the Baltimore Museum of Industry to the Inner Harbor, with a number of stops along the way. My experience on the

Trawler Fest is an ideal weekend for sports fans with both the Ravens and the Orioles playing at home. The Ravens will square off against the Cleveland Browns on the 27th at 8:20 p.m., and the Orioles play on the following days during the show: the 28th and 29th at 7:05 p.m., and at 1:35 p.m. on the 30th.

The Baltimore Orioles’ home field—Oriole Park at Camden Yards—revolutionized the way baseball parks were built when it opened 20 years ago. The park has all of the old-school charm of stadiums like Wrigley Field and Fenway Park, but all of the amenities of a modern stadium. Unfortunately, for more than a decade, the stadium has been much better looking than the product on the field. But this

year for the first time since 1997, the Orioles are in the hunt for October and will play their final home stand during Trawler Fest.

A dropped pass and a missed chip shot field goal are all that kept Joe Flacco and the Ravens from a Super Bowl berth last year. With consistent playoff berths, steady management, and a championship ring, the Ravens have been to Baltimore what the Orioles were during their heyday from the late ’60s to the early ’80s.

It’s all about the activities, and Baltimore is loaded with opportunities not only to enjoy the fresh, heavy-duty cruising hardware at Trawler Fest, but plenty to do outside the show gates. Enjoy your visit to Balmur, hon.

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ome of the world’s most advanced ships hail from invented, President Grover Cleveland married Frances Folsom in Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS), whose motto is the White House, Maxwell House coffee was named, the Statue “Always Good Ships.” One of the top 10 U.S. defense of Liberty was dedicated, and 20 percent of people in America’s companies, NNS is the sole designer, builder, and refueler of fishing industry lived in Chesapeake Country. nuclear-powered U.S. Navy aircraft carriers and is one of two At 10 years old, NNS was already building battleships for the makers of nuclear-powered U.S. Navy submarines. With 21,000 U.S. Navy and making cargo and passenger ships, Bay and river employees, including many third- and fourth-generation shipsteamers, and commercial tugs. Over the years, in often difficult builders, NNS currently is Virginia’s largest industrial employer. economic times, the yard repaired locomotives and built 9000 So far, the shipyard has produced more than 800 ships, many freight cars, transmission towers, huge turbines for dams, an of them legendary. For instance, NNS built seven of the 16 battleaqueduct, a bridge, an office building, and even traffic lights. ships in Teddy Roosevelt’s Great White Fleet, which circumHuntington ran his vast shipbuilding and railroad interests unnavigated the globe from 1907 to 1909; the United States, the til his death in 1900. Between 1915 and 1946, through two wars largest and fastest passenger ship our nation ever built; and the and the Great Depression, Homer Ferguson made the company USS Nimitz, the lead ship in her class and named for U.S. Navy into the world’s most capable shipyard, employing 35,000 people Fleet Admiral Chester W. at its peak. Tenneco Nimitz (“A ship is always acquired the company in referred to as ‘she’, because 1968 and spun it off as an it costs so much to keep independent company in her in paint and powder”).

1996. General Dynamics After years of service, Hull tried to buy it in 1998 and #1, the Tug Dorothy, be2001, and Litton Induscame a permanent exhibit tries tried to do so in 1999. at NNS in 1976.

Northrop Grumman closed The 550-acre shipyard the deal in December 2001 sits on 2.5 miles of land and integrated the shipyard on the James River, with into Northrop Grumman various manufacturing Ship Systems in 2008. facilities and more than In March 2011, 15 miles of railroad tracks.

Northrop Grumman spun The company’s new gantry off Newport News, giving ##NNS completes an 825-ton superlift on the Aircraft Carrier Gerald R. Ford. crane (“Big Blue”) can lift back its old name. NNS is The 90-foot long, 120-foot wide, and 30-foot deep stern section superlift 1050 metric tons (equal to now part of Huntington was among the largest of the carrier’s 162 superlifts. Photo courtesy of HII 2.5 Boeing 747s!) and is Ingalls Industries (HII) the Western Hemisphere’s largest crane. The four dry docks (inand recently expanded its nuclear and manufacturing expertise cluding one floating dock) are from 600 to 862 feet long and boast into energy ventures. In 2012, NNS broke ground on the Apup to 43 feet of water. Four piers and one outfitting berth are from prentice School’s new campus and delivered the 10th Habitat for 850 to 1670 feet long and have up to 45 feet of water.

Humanity home they have built since 2002. NNS also honored NNS began in 1886 when railroad magnate Collis Huntington 720 Master Shipbuilders with 40 or more years of service; 301 founded the Chesapeake Dry Dock and Construction Company. employees began their careers in 1971, helping to build 29 Los Huntington said, “It was my intention to start a shipyard plant in Angeles-class submarines and all 10 Nimitz-class carriers. the best location in the world, and I succeeded. Newport News, NNS continues to build on its legacy of producing “always VA, is at the gateway of the sea; there is never any ice in the good ships.” As is true for other Bay companies, NNS also helps winter, and it is never so cold that you can’t hammer metal outlocal communities and has learned to continually adapt to the ups doors.” To give you some context, that same year, Coca-Cola was and downs of changing times. nns.huntingtoningalls.com Follow us!

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Dock Bar Guide

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UPPER BAY Bay Café Baltimore Harbor (410) 522-3377

Carson's Creekside Dark Head Creek (410) 238-0080

Chesapeake Inn C&D Canal Mooring Basin (410) 885-2040

Cheshire Crab Bodkin Creek (410) 360-2220

Deep Creek Deep Creek (410) 974-1408

The Granary Sassafras River (410) 648-5112

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LOWER BAY 39° 16.4N 76° 34.3W

Cape Charles Harbor, VA (757) 331-8660

39° 19.1N 76° 25.3W

Lynnhaven Bay, VA (757) 481-5757

39° 31.5N 75° 17.19W 39° 07.6N 76° 28.4W 39° 02.6N 76° 27.4W 39° 26.1N 75° 58.4W

Rock Hall Harbor (410) 639-9996

39° 08.1N 76° 14.9W

Hard Yacht Café Bear Creek, Dundalk (443) 407-0038

39° 15.0N 76° 29.3W

Island View Café Browns Creek (410) 687-9799

Jellyfish Joel's Fairlee Creek (410) 778-5007

Nabbs Creek Dock Bar Stony Creek (410) 437-3737

Nauti-Goose Saloon Northeast River (410) 287-7880

39° 16.1N 76° 23.8W 39° 15.5N 76° 10.5W 39° 09.8N 76° 32.7W 39° 35.4N 76° 56.4W

Aqua at Bay Creek Resort Chicks Oyster Bar Cutty Sark Marina Little Creek, Norfolk, VA (757) 362-2942

Dockside Inn Lynnhaven Bay, VA (757) 481-4545

La Marinella Lynnhaven Bay, VA (757) 412-0203

Lead Bellys Restaurant Crockrell's Creek, VA (804) 453-5002

Mallards at the Wharf Onancock Creek (757) 787-8558

One Fish Two Fish Lynnhaven Bay, VA (757) 496-4350

River’s Inn Sarah Creek off York River (804) 642-6161

Smithfield Station Pagan River, VA (757) 357-7700

Sunset Grill Cape Charles, VA (757) 331-1776

Surf Rider

39° 15.4N 76° 36.4W

Sunset Creek, Hampton, VA (757) 723-9366

39° 18.4N 76° 25.5W

Lynnhaven Bay, VA (757) 481-5646

39° 16.5N 76° 36.3W

Little Creek, VA (757) 480-5000 Salt Ponds Marina, VA (757) 850-4300

Tolchester Marina on the Bay (410) 778-1400

39° 12.4N 76° 14.3W

Sue Island Grill and Crab House Sue Creek, off Middle River (410) 574-0009

39° 17.1N 76° 23.9W

Crockrell Creek, VA (804) 453-4666

Waterman's Crab House

39° 7.9N 76° 14.6W

Nick's Fish House Middle Branch (410) 347-4123

River Watch Middle River at Hopkins Creek (410) 687-1422

Rusty Scupper Baltimore Harbor (410) 727-3678

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37° 15.4N 75° 58.7W 36° 54.2N 76° 05.6W 36° 55.27N 76°11.12W 36° 54.2N 76° 05.1W 36° 54.2N 76° 04.1W 37 49.9N 76° 17.19N 37° 42.7N 75° 45.3W 36° 54.4N 76° 04.3W 37° 15.2N 76° 28.5W 36° 58.5N 76° 37.2W 37° 07.1N 75° 58.7W 37° 00.5N 76° 20.4W 36° 54.2N 76° 03.5W 36° 55.2N 76° 11.3W 37° 03.1N 76° 17.6W 37° 50.3N 76° 15.1W

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MIDDLE BAY Abner’s Seaside Chesapeake Beach (410) 257-3689

38° 41.2N 76° 32.1W

Morris Point Potomac River (301) 769-2500

38° 15.2N 76° 43.9W

Annie’s Paramount Kent Narrows (410) 827-7103

38° 57.2N 76° 12.4W

Naughty Gull Patuxent River (410) 326-4855

38° 19.5N 76° 27.5W

Bay Bridge Marina Grill/Tiki Bar Kent Island at Bay Bridge (410) 643-3162

38° 58.8N 76° 19.9W

Olde Crisfield Tiki Bar Somer's Cove, Crisfeild, MD (410) 968-2722

37° 58.6N 75° 51.7W

Bay Hundred Knapps Narrows (410) 886-2126

38° 43.8N 76° 19.5W

Pirate’s Cove West River, MD (410) 867-2300

38° 50.6N 76° 32.3W

Big Mary’s Dock Bar West River, MD (410) 867-2300

38° 50.6N 76° 32.3W

Pusser’s Landing Ego Alley (410) 626-0004

38° 58.6N 76° 29.2W

Blue Heron Pub Potomac River (804) 224-8726

38° 13.5N 76° 57.4W

Red Eye's Dock Bar Kent Narrows (410) 827-3937

38° 57.2N 76° 12.4W

Calypso Bay Tracy's Creek, Deale MD (410) 867-9787

38° 46.3N 76° 34.8W

Sam’s Waterfront Café Chesapeake Harbor (410) 263-3600

39° 02.1N 76° 24.4W

Cantler's Riverside Inn Mill Creek, MD (410) 757-1311

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Spinnaker’s Jutland Creek, Point Lookout (310) 872-5020

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DiGiovanni’s Back Creek, Solomons (410) 394-6400

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A Contemporary Lady The Research Vessel Part Rachel Carson 1 Story and photos by Gary Reich

Editor’s Note: This is the first in a two-part series chronicling a day in the life of the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Studies’ (UMCES) Research Vessel (R/V) Rachel Carson.

Look for the second installment inside the November issue of PropTalk.

The R/V Rachel Carson underway on the Choptank River near Jamaica Point.

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ack in the dark ages (1984 actually), I participated in a two-week long summer environmental course called “Contemporary Issues of the Chesapeake Bay.” One of the highlights was spending a late summer evening aboard the 65-foot R/V Aquarius from UMCES’s Chesapeake Biological Laboratory (CBL) out of Solomons. Aquarius, an oil rig crew vessel that had been converted for research use, took us out into the Patuxent River to perform a benthic trawl survey, allowing us to pull up and see what critters lived on and around the bottom of the river.

Twenty-eight years later, benthic trawl surveys still take place on the Patuxent, but

the vessel doing them is entirely different: say “Hello” to the 81-foot Rachel Carson.

Unlike her predecessors, many of which were initially built for purposes other than research, Rachel Carson was designed and constructed first and foremost as a research vessel. Her aluminum panels were welded together during 2008 by Hike Metal Products in Wheatley, Ontario, Canada. She officially began operations in 2009 after being commissioned in Annapolis November 15, 2008. Her name recognizes renowned scientist and author Rachel Carson, who penned the 1962 title Silent Spring—the first book to highlight the effects of the pesticide DDT on bird life.

Rachel Carson is berthed at the UMCES CBL in Solomons, and her permanent crew consists of three people: Marine Superintendent Capt. Bruce K. Cornwall, Ship’s Master Capt. Michael Hulme, and an engineer.

Capt. Cornwall, a Kings Point graduate and Chesapeake Country native, knows Rachel Carson perhaps better than anyone and oversees all aspects of her operations. Capt.

Hulme, an Annapolitan with some impressive USCG endorsements, is responsible for many things aboard the vessel, but is primarily accountable for safely piloting Rachel Carson wherever she goes. The engineer is intimately familiar with all the inner workings of Rachel Carson and ensures she is in

##Rachel Carson’s starboard Hamilton HM 651 waterjet unit. Note the hydraulic rams that control the nozzle and bucket movements.

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tip-top shape for every cruise—no small feat for a vessel with twin waterjets, huge diesel engines, and an array of state-of-the-art hydraulic and electronic systems.

I arrived at UMCES’s CBL docks at 7:30 a.m. to find Rachel Carson snugly tucked into her berth overlooking the confluence of Back and Mill creeks just east of the Tiki Bar. Capt. Hulme greeted me at the pier and helped me situate my gear, and I began to investigate and familiarize myself with the vessel before we got underway.

The business end of Rachel Carson is her two MTU 10V 2000 M72, 10-cylinder, twin turbo, diesel engines, which produce 2410 combined horsepower. Each one of these 6724-pound behemoths is mated to a Hamilton HM 651 waterjet unit, which allows Rachel Carson to cruise comfortably at around 18 to 20 knots with a 23-knot top end. Both waterjet units and a Wesmar V2-12 electric drive 30-horsepower bowthruster are networked with a Kongsberg cPos dynamic positioning system, providing not only intricate control of the vessel for activities such as docking, net setting, and research buoy placement and maintenance, but also enabling Rachel

Carson to “hover” in position without any input from the skipper.

The waterjet configuration also means that Rachel Carson is “skinny” for her length and size, drawing only four feet, eight inches. Because of her relatively shallow draft, she can access a much larger piece of the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem than her predecessors. The waterjets also make her highly maneuverable. The waterjet nozzles not only move back and forth independently (or together), but large baffled buckets automatically raise and lower (depending on input) to direct water flow forward or aft when precise maneuvering is required. Coupled with the Kongsberg dynamic positioning system, she really is quite nimble for an 81-footer.

In addition to the Kongsberg cPos system, Rachel Carson has a full suite of navigation and engine control electronics. Redundant Furuno radar/chartplotter units highlight the port side of the bridge deck along with a Northstar DGPS unit.

The Kongsberg cPos display lies just to port of the main Kongsberg control panel, which along with the electronic engine displays, take up most of the helm station.

The Hamilton throttles and controls, a

##The bridge deck of Rachel Carson.

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The Research Vessel Rachel Carson - Part 1

##Ship’s Master Capt. Michael Hulme uses Rachel Carson’s Kongsberg system to make minute changes to speed and course.

Furuno depth sounder, and a PC display with charting software round out the bridge deck with many additional pieces of equipment on the periphery too numerous to list here.

For research, there are two laboratories—one situated to port and slightly aft (called the “wet lab” due to its open access to the research deck) and one inside just a step below the bridge deck. Each laboratory is set up with all of the bells and whistles of a modern land-based laboratory, including high-speed Internet access and networking, which provides data sharing and communications between scientists on land and aboard. On deck are two hydraulic “A” frames (one amidships to starboard and one on her stern), which have safe working loads of 1350 and 4200 pounds, respectively. The A frames are mated to Markey hydraulic winches for the retrieval and deployment of everything from trawl nets and water quality packages to data buoys and oyster dredges.

Our mission that day was to conduct an extensive trawl survey at several locations on the Choptank River so data

could be gathered to assess the status of the young-of-year menhaden class.

Also aboard with Capt. Cornwall and Capt. Hulme were scientists Dr. Edward Houde and Dr. Bill Connelly and research assistants Jim Seuberling and Carlos Lozano. Once onsite, the crew would operate the trawl net at varying depths for 20 minutes at a time, while a shoreside team took beach seine samples to gather data on the shallower waters of our testing area. Everyone onboard, Capt.

Hulme gave the signal that we would be getting underway.

Capt. Hulme engaged the Kongsberg cPos system and situated us against the bulkhead, and then the crew cast off the lines. Underway or during docking and maneuvering situations, Rachel Carson can be “steered” using the Kongsberg system, the Hamilton waterjet control panel, or more traditionally, with the ship’s wheel and throttle levers. Safely out into the Patuxent, Capt. Hulme lit the twin MTUs and set us up at a swift 21-knot cruise toward the Choptank River and our date with the menhaden schools there.

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hat finer audience than members of powerboating clubs on the Chesapeake Bay… The non-profit Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating (CRAB) recently received a 27-foot Grady-White Sailfish 272 as a donation, and she is for sale for $22,500. Her twin-200-hp OMC offshore outboards have been serviced, her bottom is clean, and

she sports new paint. Don Backe, who operates CRAB, says she runs well. If you are interested, call (410) 6931878. Proceeds from the sale will benefit CRAB, which puts people on boats on the Chesapeake Bay who would not normally be able to do so. By September 25, send ruth@proptalk.com your Club Notes, high-resolution photos, and three full months of fine fall weather.

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he Classic Yacht Club of America’s (CYCA) Late Summer Rendezvous will be September 21-23 at Haven Harbour Marina in Rock Hall, MD. This, our last by-water rendezvous for the 2012 boating season, will feature a cocktail party Friday night and a catered crab feast Saturday night.

Don’t miss it. Great folks, great food, and great fun! If you own a classic yacht or are just interested in classic watercraft, view our extensive online website. New memberships are now being accepted; applications are on our website, as well. —by Chris Morrison / classicyachtclub.org

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bove, sponsor/host Colonial Sail and Power Squadron (CSPS) donates proceeds from the third annual Biggest Little Poker Run Ever at Dare Marina in Yorktown, VA, to the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS). Commander Connie Beltz presented a check for $3020 to VIMS director of development MirA G A Z I N poker E iam Beckwith. ThisM year’s run had more than triple the amount of participants and included volunteers from several U.S. Power Squadrons (USPS), including Colonial, Nansemond River, Patuxent River, and Virginia Beach.

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uring the Chesapeake Bay Grady-White Club’s fifth Palooza at Knapps Narrows Inn and Marina August 17-19 (below), 12 Grady-Whites filled both sides of the 500-foot floating dock, with flags and banners flying. Folks on boats traversing the narrows were suitably impressed. Fiftyone members and guests enjoyed biking, kayaking, swimming, touring Poplar Island and a nearby environmental center, doing a sunset cruise on a skipjack, and visiting Tilghman Island and its cozy maritime museum. Friday’s “docktail” party and Saturday’s pool party were greatly enjoyed, with amazing appetizers provided by talented members. Our buffet banquet party was the highlight of the evening, with wonderful gifts presented to the club by TriState Marine and Grady-White Boats, raffles for fun, and door prizes for all. We also celebrated two intra-club weddings! On September 7-9, several members rendezvoused at Baltimore’s Inner Harbor Marina for baseball, boating, and bang-up fireworks. Our October meeting will be a social dinner at Petie Green’s Restaurant in Deale, MD, on the 24th.

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ugust 25-26 brought the Silverton Owners Club’s dock party at the Bay Bridge Marina on Kent Island, MD, with Patrick Sparks and Christopher Mangin hosting 15 boats.

Plans are in the works for another event next year. To keep up with future Silverton Owners Club activities, visit our website. On another note, we were pleased to learn that Ira Trocki of Egg Harbor City, NJ, and Egg Harbor Yachts have acquired the assets of Silverton Yacht and plan to show a new model later this year. They have the support of our club’s 1800 captains, co-captains, and first mates. We look forward to establishing a relationship with Egg Harbor Yachts and the Egg Harbor Owners Club as we turn the page and start the next chapter on Silverton Yachts.

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ore than 40 Back Creek Yacht Club (BCYC) members attended our Labor Day cruise September 1-3 to the Miles River Yacht Club in St. Michaels. Ann and ##During their Lobster Feast this August, BCYC toasted Chuck Kahle hosted Sam Bassett’s 90th birthday.

Saturday’s dinner of appetizers, a garden salad, salmon, and chicken piccata followed by casino jeopardy fun. On Sunday at the yacht club’s picnic grounds, Westbrook Murphy hosted a picnic of grilled barbecue chicken, deviled eggs, salads, desserts, ice tea, and lemonade. Each morning, members savored the yacht club’s complimentary continental breakfast. We held a mid-week anchor September 12 and will raft up again September 22. October 22 brings our annual crab feast on Cattail Creek up the Magothy River. Join us. —by Otto Hetzel / backcreekyc.org

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##A KNSPS welcome party.

ore than 110 members and guests of the Stingray Harbour Yacht Club (SHYC) (below) put a dent in the Southern Bay’s bluecrab population during our annual Shrimp and Crab Feast August 18. Hot dogs were available for diehard land meat eaters. Labor Day found members on an Anchor Out, our spontaneous weekend cruises that take us wherever the weather wants us to go.

—by Pat Anderson / stingrayhyc.com ##SHYC peeled and cracked into some great seafood this past August.

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ent Narrows Sail & Power Squadron (KNSPS) members (above) will host the “District 5 Fishing Tournament and Fall Festival” September 21-23 at Mears Point Marina in Grasonville, MD. District 5 serves squadrons in Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, eastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, and Washington, DC. All interested boaters and their families, whether you are a member of a power squadron or not, are invited to enjoy some fishing, sailing, dining, arts and crafts for the kids, and an awards banquet at the Kent Island Yacht Club.

—by Audrey Lazarus / uspsd5.org/squadrons/kent_narrows.html

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There’s a New Class in Town

he Cocktail Class Wooden Boat Racing Association (CCWBRA) was formed in 2010 to encourage and organize family boatbuilding and racing in the Cocktail Class Runabout. The boat is a 1939 design by Charles MacGregor. We have revived the old design and are growing the class as a forum for safe, fun, ultrainexpensive racing. The boats are powered by either a six- or eight-horsepower outboard, depending on how much the skipper weighs. Boat kits are available from Chesapeake Light Craft in Annapolis and can be constructed and personalized to the owner’s liking. Racing is terrifically fun and exhilarating, as you pilot your craft at speeds of around 20 mph. This may not sound very fast, but on the water, it’s a blast, especially when you’re neck-and-neck with competitors. A new Cocktail Class Fleet is forming in Urbanna, VA, and plans to build several boats over the winter in time for CCWBRA’s Spring Regatta in Urbanna Creek in May 2013. Boats from around the country will vie for bragging rights. —by Chris Riddick / ccwbra.com

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uring the Wizard of Oz party (right), members of the Severn River YC enjoyed dinner, trivia, a sing-along, and a costume contest. David Shiff and Cathy Khosrovian won the grand prize: a weekend at the Georgetown Fairmont Hotel in Washington, DC. —by Carl Di Peitro / severnriveryachtclub.org

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##OK. You won’t see this in any other publication. And, yes, PropTalk obtained permission from the costumed characters to run this fun photo, especially Mr. Tutu.

Falling into Fall?

ant to cruise with other families? Check out the Chesapeake Family Cruising Network for raft-up and rendezvous news. I’m writing this from the cabin of Pneumatos II; it’s a beautiful day on the water, even if I’m only planning the next round of boat projects to prep for fall cruising. —by Steve Coder / groups.yahoo.com/group/CFCNetwork

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“My Dear, You Don’t Look a Day Over 59” he Seven Seas Cruising Association turns 60 this year. To celebrate, don’t miss the Annapolis Gam September 28-30 on the Rhode River off Camp Letts near Edgewater, MD. —by Judi Mkam / ssca.org

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Buccaneers and “Buffetteers”?

bove, pirates and Parrotheads came together at the annual summer party held by the Old Point Comfort YC (OPCYC) at Fort Monroe in Hampton, VA, in mid-August. The weather was sunny and warm as pirates and their wenches met Parrotheads on the beach in front of our clubhouse. There was no need to plunder, since the club provided plenty of tasty food and libations.

Nor did the pirates have to threaten to draw their swords, since there were prizes for the best-dressed pirate and Parrothead. Members and families come together to enjoy boating and educational and social events on the land and water. To join our club, contact Robert Williamson at sunlion61@msn.com. —by Eileen Turner / opcyc.org

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he Hampton Cup Regatta in Hampton, VA, was pelted by steady rain much of the August 10-12 dates of the event, but that didn’t stop racing or race fans’ enthusiasm.

PropTalk was onsite to support the fun.

Perfect weather greeted 26 boats at the Cocktail Class National Championships in Rock Hall, MD, August 8, and PropTalk was able to prep our homebuilt racing machine #67 Molotov Cocktail in time to participate. Although we didn’t place, we learned some fine-tuning secrets from the pros and are hoping to be able to compete in the October 6 regatta at the Small Craft Festival in St. Michaels, MD. Results from the Cocktail Class National Championships are on

pages 68 and 69. (And yes, the Farr guys cleaned our clocks—and everyone else’s, too.) Just as this issue hits the docks, the hyperactive horsepower junkies of the Offshore Power Boat Association (OPA) will be prepping to tear up the Patuxent River off the Solomons, MD, shoreline. The event kicks off in the morning September 14 with racing craft pulling into the dry pit area beneath the Governor Thomas Johnson Bridge.

Testing will take place September 15, with “real” racing kicking off September 16 around noon. PropTalk will be onsite covering the adrenaline-charged action.

Over and gone before this issue went to the printer was American Powerboat Association (APBA) action at the Daniel

J. Murphy Memorial Regatta in Mays Landing, NJ, which was scheduled to take place September 8-9. October 5 will bring electric-powered boat racing on the Miles and Wye rivers for the Wye Island Electric Boat Marathon, featuring homegrown battery- and solar-powered craft of all types. The weekend of October 6-7 will feature APBA and Cocktail Class Wooden Boat Racing Association racing.

APBA racers will throw rooster tails at the Wildwood Hydrofest in Wildwood, NJ, for the Eastern Divisional October 6-7, while Cocktail Class racers will round the buoys at the Small Craft Festival in St. Michaels October 6. Check back next month to see how we did and for a wrapup of the season’s racing events.

Wye Island Electric Boat Marathon 2012 Racing Schedule October 5: Miles River Yacht Club, St. Michaels, MD

American Power Boat Association Region 4 2012 Racing Schedule October 6-7: Wildwood Hydrofest, Wildwood, NJ (Eastern Divisional)

Cocktail Class Wooden Boat Racing Association 2012 Racing/Regatta Schedule October 6: Small Craft Festival, St. Michaels, MD October 13: Oktoberfest 2012, King of Prussia, PA

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Cocktail Class Wooden Boat Racing Association 2012 National Championships

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##Eight horsepower action gets underway at the Cocktail Class National Championships. Photo by Gary Reich

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Place

Driver

Boat

Races

Total

1

Mick Price

#40 Flying Kiwi

1-3-1

5

2

Kim Granbery

#7Cliquot

2-2-3

7

3

Ed Wigglesworth

#44 Dark & Stormy

3-4-2

9

4

Meredith Bluefeld

#9 Fish House Punch

4-4-5

13

5

Shawn Gaely

#36 Flat Liner

5-5-4

14

1

Fred Allerton

#28 Swamp Rocket

1-1-2

4

2

BreeAnn Edmonds

#83 Sundowner

2-2-1

5

3

Scott Ranney

37 Hop Devil

3-4-3

10

4

Rich Faulkner

#14 Aviation

4-3-4

11

5

Grace Bluefeld

#9 Shirley Temple

6-5-5

16

1

Russ Bowler

#40 Flying Kiwi

2-1-1

4

2

Tara Carew

#41 Dram

1-2-3

6

3

Gretchen Granbery

#7 Cliquot

3-3-3

9

4

Marget Bluefeld

#9 Blue Flyer

4-4-4

12

1

Chris Riddick

#83 Sundowner

1-1-1

3

2

Curt Bluefeld

#12 With a Twist

2-2-3

7

3

Julie Allerton

#53 Smokin’ Loon

3-3-2

8

4

Bob Wallace

#100

4-4-4

12

1

Russ Bowler

#40 Flying Kiwi

1-1-1

3

2

Chris Riddick

#44 Dark & Stormy

2-3-2

7

3

Tara Carew

#41 Dram

3-2-3

8

4

BreeAnn Edmonds

#83 Sundowner

6-4-4

14

5

Mick Price

#45 Orange Crush

5-5-5

15

6

Fred Allerton

#28 Swamp Rocket

6-4-6

16

Place

Driver

Boat

Races

Total

1

Lee Edmonds

#83 Sundowner

1-1-2

4

2

Frank Stauss

#30 Anna Jane

2-2-3

7

3

Mark Windmiller

#22 On the Rocks

3-4-1

8

4

John Widmayer

#45 Orange Crush

4-5-4

13

5

Joe Balsamo

#28 Swamp Rocket

7-7-7

21

1

Keith Carew

#41 Dram

1-1-1

3

2

Robert Edmonds

#83 Sundowner

2-2-2

6

3

Dave Goldner

#51 Little Tipper

3-3-3

10

4

Mark Talbot

#67 Molotov Cocktail

4-4-4

12

5

Ray Johnson

#36 Flat Liner

5-5-5

15

6

Bill Cave

#44 Dark & Stormy

6-7-6

19

1

Keith Carew

#41 Dram

1-1-2

4

2

Lee Edmonds

#83 Sundowner

2-2-1

8

3

Mark Windmiller

#22 On the Rocks

4-3-3

13

4

Dave Goldner

#51 Little Tipper

5-4-4

13

5

Frank Stauss

#30 Anna Lee

3-5-5

13

6

Robert Edmonds

#070 Shaken Knot Stirred

6-6-6

18

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Driver

Boat

Races

Total

1

Dave Goldner

#51 Little Tipper

2-2-1

3

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Heat # 1

Place 2

Robert Edmonds

#070 Shaken Knot Stirred

1-1-6

8

3

Fred Bluefeld

#5 Straight Up

3-4-3

10

4

Kim Granbery

#7 Cliquot

4-5-2

11

5

Kenny Tweed

#49 Jersey Rum Runner

5-3-4

15

1

Fred Allerton

#28 Swamp Rocket

2-2-1

5

2

Russ Bowler

#40 Flying Kiwi

1-1-3

5

3

Peter Urbani

#35 Stoli NFL

3-3-2

8

4

Steve Price

#36 Flat Liner

4-4-4

12

5

Bill Cave

#83 Sundowner

5-5-5

15

6

Emil Kiss

#66 Mrs Smirnoff

6-6-6

18

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Peter Urbani

#35 Stoli NFL

7’53”

2

Emil Kiss

Mr Smirnoff

8’06”

3

Kenny Tweed

#49 Jersey Rum Runner

8’18”

4

Robert Edmonds

#070 Skaken Knot Stirred

8’24”

5

Dave Goldner

#51 Little Tipper

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6 HP Division

1

Russ Bowler

#40 Flying Kiwi

1-1-1

3

2

Dave Goldner

#51 Little Tipper

2-4-3

9

1

Tara Carew

#7 Cliquot

9’31”

3

Peter Urbani

#35 Stoli NFL

3-3-4

10

2

Keith Carew

#41 Dram

9’35”

4

Fred Allerton

#28 Swamp Rocket

4-2-5

11

3

Sally Faulkner

#14 Aviation

10’08”

5

Robert Edmonds

#070 Shaken Knot Stirred

6-5-2

13

4

Frank Stauss

#30 Anna Jane

10’15”

6

Fred Bluefeld

#5 Straight Up

5-7-7

19

5

Curt Bluefeld

#12 With a Twist

10’16”

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by Gary Reich

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ell, if you’re reading this article after perusing the table of contents or having read our Chesapeake Racing News section, you know that we successfully finished our Cocktail Class boatbuilding project Molotov Cocktail in time for the National Championships in Rock Hall, MD, August 8. Well, sort of; “finished” is a subjective term.

In our previous installment of this series, we had moved Molotov Cocktail from the shop at the Glue Factory and taken her to an expert to see what needed to be done before painting her. As you may have read, he suggested another coat of epoxy, further sanding, and then an automotive-style clearcoat treatment. There were absolutely not enough hours in the day or our timetable (we have a magazine to print each month, after all), so the plan was to seal everything up with two more coats of epoxy, and then worry about her final finishes later.

Perhaps the only advantage to having Molotov Cocktail at my home was that I could apply the last two sealing coats of epoxy and rig the mechanical components in the airconditioned comfort of my basement. Outside unfortunately, hungry mosquitoes seem to have recently taken up residence at my homestead, making outside work untenable without value-sized cans s year’s thi for of insect repellent. Over the d ere ist nsoms reg Talbott ##Twenty- six tra . Photo by Mark hip ns course of two days, the last pio am Ch l Na tiona bit of epoxy in our jug went 70 October 2012 PropTalk

on and brought the boat back to life. She looked pretty good, even though we knew we’d have to sand the whole works again.

Meanwhile, PropTalk staffer Mark Talbott took our 1969, six-horsepower Johnson outboard and transported it to his shop at home to see if it actually ran.

The engine had been in various stages of storage over the last 42 years—and stored more than used, which could be either good or bad. Despite having an issue with a seized up throttle handle and bracket clamp, Mark got the engine running in fine fashion after cleaning and adjusting the points (using an old bolt from a sailboat pulpit as a flywheel puller), changing the lower unit oil, and rigging a throttle link with a clevis pin.

Two days before the big day, staffers Mark, Zach Ditmars, Cory Deere, Mary Ewenson, Laura Lutkefedder, and I gathered at my house to throw back some suds, grill some hot dogs, and shoot the breeze, uh, I mean rig up the steering and throttle and gear components. Unluckily for us, the gear and throttle component instructions were written in Italian or completely illegible from being reprinted so many times.

Despite these obstacles, we did get the throttle and gear assembly together, but still had to mount it and install the steering wheel, lines, and pulley system. proptalk.com

I took the next day off from official PropTalk duties to put the steering together, mount the gear and throttle assemblies, and most importantly, install the transom drain plugs. The steering went in flawlessly, but when I went to connect the gear shift cable, I forgot that Mark had told me that we needed a special part for the remote cable. Panicked, I texted Mark and asked him to see if anyone had the part.

Almost unbelievably, Fairwinds Marina had the exact part we needed. After a quick trip to Cape St. Claire, I mounted and installed the part and made sure the entire throttle and gear assembly was complete and working. We were officially ready and headed for Rock Hall the next morning.

Molotov Cocktail and her parts and components went together quickly at the race site after a kind Cocktail Class member lent us a pair of saw horses (we left ours behind), and within a half hour of registering, she hit the water for the first time. It was sort of sad that it happened without any fanfare or official christening, but I suppose there just wasn’t time. Racing heats had already begun, and we had only about an hour before our turn in the six-horsepower heavyweight class. On the way out for my first practice run, I stuck the propeller into the bottom and broke the sheer pin. Disaster? Not when you have a fleet of 26 boats and more than half of those use the same engine you do. Robert Edmonds, owner of #070 Shaken Knot Stirred, was kind enough to give us a sheer pin, which got us underway again.

Having driven a properly-tuned Cocktail Class Racer with a six-horsepower unit before, I knew what type of performance to expect, and our little craft just wasn’t de-

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(R) make final adjus tments ##Ralph Cattaneo (L) and Gary Reich Photo by Mark Talbott to Team PropTalk’s racing platform.

##A broken shear pin almost forced us out of the races. Luckily, Robert Edmonds of the ever-friendly Edmonds family had a spare for us to use. Photo by Gary Reich

livering the goods. I could occasionally get her up on a plane, but she was running very sluggishly. Since I’m no lightweight, we put Mark aboard, and while he was able to get a little more speed out of her, something still just wasn’t right. Seeing that we were having some issues, Cocktail Class Wooden Boat Racing Association (CCWBRA) “Grand Poobah” Curt Bluefeld nicely offered us use of his engine and we accepted. After a couple of test runs, things were better—not perfect, but better—and I loaded up and headed for the start line.

I knew things didn’t look good for us placing, but entered the starting sequence hoping that the new engine would at least allow us to place. Not a chance. Despite putting almost all of my girth out on the bow, getting up on a plane was almost impossible (I’d planed one of Chesapeake Light Craft’s boats Dark and Stormy quite easily in July). The rest of the fleet passed me and despite finishing triumphantly with my fist held high, contorting my body to trim the boat set off some nerve endings where I’d had back surgery some years back, and I pulled in so Mark could have a swing at it.

I’ll have to hand it to Mark— despite the lackluster performance of Molotov Cocktail, he stuck with it for my remaining heats, and then ran four more of his own. So despite all of our taunting and big talk, Russ Bowler and Keith Carew cleaned our clocks quite thoroughly. But to be fair, both

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gentlemen have given us many valuable suggestions to get Molotov Cocktail competitive, and that’s our mission over the next month as we prepare for a Cocktail Class regatta in St. Michaels October 6 at the Mid-Atlantic Small Craft Festival there.

Molotov Cocktail’s engine is currently in the care of an “outboard guru,” who will clean, tune, and massage the engine for maximum performance. Knowing the fellow who arranged the engine work for us, it may very well have a blower and supercharger fitted when we get it back. As for the rest of the boat, our plan is to sand down the epoxy (again), but we’ll certainly take more care on the corners this time so we don’t sand through and restart the dreary process of sanding/epoxying/sanding/epoxying and so on. A long board is being enlisted for some fairing work, and our chines and transom are supposedly going to get the race treatment. Clearcoat or varnish will be applied to most surfaces

above the waterline and a solid color to the bottom.

Cory is said to be arranging some “spectacular” graphics for the rest of the boat.

So while we won’t be continuing our monthly installments documenting the Molotov Cocktail saga, check out the December issue of PropTalk to see how we fared at the Cocktail Class regatta in St. Michaels during the small-craft festival and what the final, finished product looks like. Of our showing in Rock Hall, Mark said, “We didn’t flip the boat, and we didn’t lose. Mission accomplished.” Thanks to everyone who helped us with advice, donated elbow grease, offered us tools and shop space, and urged us on along the way. See you at the races… and at the bar.

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##Brett Willman with Mast & Mallet Boatworks in Edgewater, MD, shapes up the framework on a 22-foot skiff being built there. Photo by Gary Reich

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eorge Hazzard with Wooden Boat Restoration in Millington, MD, says, “We are working on finishing up a 1948, 20-foot Ventnor speed boat that features a ‘boat tail’ stern replete with a car-like tail fin. Work is now complete on a 1952, 18-foot Chris-Craft Sportsman, which underwent a full restoration. Our team also assisted in getting a 1955, 20-foot Chris-

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atrick Edwards with Composite Yacht in Trappe, MD, was happy to show us the new Composite Yacht CY 23 when we visited the shop in late August. Her topsides are painted in Mercedes AMG silver and her decks in Matterhorn White with Whisper Gray nonskid. This spiffy center-console sports a 150-horsepower Mercury outboard, which can push her to speeds of more than 35 knots.

Two more orders for this cool boat are pending. The CY 34 build we previously reported on in the August and September issues is still underway with ongoing deck construction and powerplant discussion. One of two new CY 26 center-consoles to be built this year into next is currently in the mold and ready for extraction soon, and a complete refit on an old, classic Sunfish sailboat is underway in the paint shed.

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oe Reid with Mast & Mallet Boatworks in Edgewater, MD, has a nifty new 22-foot crab skiff under construction in his boatshop. Reid says, “This one will be similar to the 21-footer and other similar-sized models I have built in this size range, but is the first with outboard power.” Reid is building the skiff with Douglas fir frames, keelson, keel, and stem, with western red cedar planks on the topsides and double western red cedar planks on her bottom. Reid adds, “We’ll give her two or three layers of fiberglass and epoxy on the outside and a protective epoxy coating system on the inside. Mike Kaufman drew her with a console and wheel steering, but I want to fit her with stick steering.

That will require some engineering, because of the outboard power, but there’s nothing we can’t do with Keith Gunther and his machine shop right next door.”

Bandit, a 1948, 17-foot Chris-Craft Deluxe, at Dockside Boat Works in Easton, MD. Photo by Gary Reich

Craft Sportsman up and running for a customer who did most of the restoration himself. We re-wired the boat, cleaned up the fuel tank and carburetor, and worked out other bugs to get the boat ready and running. We found her old Chris-Craft Model MB six-cylinder is still able to push her to 36 mph at 3500 rpm.” Hazzard adds, “We recently had three successful test runs all in one day. The aforementioned 1952, 18-foot Chris-Craft Sportsman; a 1963, 18-foot Whirlwind with twin 40-horsepower Evinrudes; and a 1955, 20-foot Chris-Craft Sportsman all went for spins out on the river.”

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terling A. Schlegel with Hartge Yacht Yard in Galesville, MD, reports, “A 1966, 37-foot Egg Harbor limped into our yard this summer with several leaks in her hull. After a precise and controlled haul on our Brownell hydraulic trailer, mimicking the chalking techniques of the old railways, we reefed and caulked the open seams on her port side with oakum and covered her hull with burlap, which we are keeping wet while we work on the more serious and involved repair of

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her port rudder block. Master carpenter Peter Bell, Jr., has gone in from underneath to replace these maladies with solid white oak planed, shaped, and fastened into her existing floors. New mahogany planks will be half-lapped into her existing planking, and the boat should be watertight and ready for all the pleasures that go along with mid-autumn cruising on the Chesapeake Bay.” He continues, “Another repair that felt like the opening of Pandora’s Box occurred on 41-foot Cuttyhunk this summer. Upon remov-

Mike Schneider (R) and Ken Guelta (L) with Ruark BoatWorks in Cambridge, MD, eye up the framing on a new 21-foot crabbing skiff being built there. Photo by Gary Reich

ing her starboard bulwark, we uncovered rotten areas of shear clamp and deck that had gotten wet from a leak in that joint.

After much deliberation, creative thinking, and discussions with her owner, a delicate and skillful repair of the worst sections of the shear clamp, deck, and internal shelf is finally underway without the complete and costly destruction and rebuild of the whole hull to deck joint area. Master carpenter Ernie Stuermer has expertly spiled and lapped into place a new section of her mahogany clamp that will be seamlessly glassed into the hull, and using 1/2-inch okoume plywood, he is replacing rotten areas under her teak decking. The teak margin boards will be made afresh and installed with Teak Decking Systems.”

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erry LeCompte with Dockside Boat Works in Easton, MD, had his hands full with a variety of classic yacht and engine restorations at his shop when we stopped by in late August. Jitterbug, a 1959, 17-foot Chris-Craft Deluxe was an unexpected visitor to LeCompte’s shop, having broken a rod in her rebuilt 283 Chevy engine. The engine has been fully pulled apart, and the unanimous explanation local Follow us!

engine gurus and experts came up with was, “Well, sometimes that can happen at 1000 hours; sometimes it happens at nine hours.” Chalk it up to classic engine fussiness, perhaps. Work continues on a 22-foot Chris-Craft Holiday prototype, which has a completely new bottom.

LeCompte’s crew was turning its attention to her topsides. They will be stripped, stained, and varnished before work on her decks gets underway. Bobby Davis with Easton Signs has been spending a lot of time in LeCompte’s shop as demand for

A new 39-footer with her top off and engine installed at Campbell’s Custom Yachts in Oxford, MD. Photo by Gary Reich

custom gold leaf lettering remains high.

Thumbs Up (a 1962, 18-foot Chris-Craft Holiday) and Bandit (a 1948, 17-foot Chris-Craft Deluxe) both looked especially stunning in their new livery when we stopped in. LeCompte has taken out the 45-horsepower Graymarine engine from a 1951, 16-foot Chris-Craft Junior and plans to fully rebuild it while the boat is entirely rebuilt, including the transom, bottom, topsides, and deck. Rare in LeCompte’s shop is a fiberglass 1969, Chris-Craft Cavalier ski boat, of which only 100 were built.

During the cold winter months, LeCompte intends to restore her to her original glory for his own use.

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ichael Gorman with the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum (CBMM) in St. Michaels, reports that the ongoing rebuild of the Potomac River Dory has received more attention in the front boat shop over the past few weeks. Gorman says, “So far, the original topside planks have been carefully repaired and stabilized. Running the full length of the 37-foot, 10-1/2-inch workboat, these long-leaf yellow pine planks are still in good shape. The decks, cabin house,

and coamings have all been stripped to bare wood in preparation for new paint. She will be repainted in traditional dory colors: green, red, and yellow stripes adorning the lapped sheer strake; and the topsides and decks painted white.” Gorman adds, “This 1931 workboat was originally built in Banks O’Dee, MD, by Francis Raymond “Peg Leg” Hayden. Historically, Potomac River Dories were built in Southern Maryland on the Potomac River and primarily used for oystering. Like other Potomac River Dories, this one is planked fore and

Dockside Boat Works’ youngest staff member Jerry gets to work on a 1951, 16-foot Correct Craft Junior. Photo by Jerry LeCompte

aft, with her chine rising high above the waterline at her bow. Toward the bow, the sawn frames reach from the keel to the top of the side planks, stopping just short of her lapped sheer strake. Farther aft, the bottom frames are bolted to the side frames, with no chine log. Her tuck stern and shield-shaped transom are typical of the workboat design. The bottom planks rise out of the water at the stern, and the sharply raked transom only touches the water in the center. Washboards reach back to the transom, where there is a curved seat but no decking. After her engine is reinstalled and an all-new bottom is built, we expect to have the dory boat back in the water in May 2013.”

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ike Moore with Cutts & Case Shipyard in Oxford, MD, reports, “Summer work has included stem repair and structural upgrades on a 42-foot Matthews motoryacht. Restoration work on a 40-foot George Stadel sloop has begun with a major reorganization of the shop and storage areas to allow us access to her. The fuel system has been replumbed and the head repainted on a 1956 Ralph Wiley sailboat.” Moore adds, “Varnish work and painting are ongoing with Curio, PropTalk October 2012 75

a Cutts-designed and built motor launch and cabin top, and companionway hatch refurbishment is underway on a Folkboat into which a cast iron ‘Sardine’ woodburning stove will be installed in time for fall and winter sailing.”

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eg Roney with Mathews Brothers in Denton, MD, wrote in to say, “We are in the process of finishing up a major refit on a 35-foot Pearson—the second that we’ve recently refitted. The first project

This 55-year-old can of machinery oil caught our eye at Ruark BoatWorks in Cambridge, MD. Note the manufacturing location.

Photo by Gary Reich

was much less involved, but the current boat we’re finishing has been completely redone to withstand long-range trips, which the owners plan on taking next year. We’ve changed everything from the rudder and propeller, to the size of the cockpit, minimizing the amount of teak on deck, moving the head, and adding storage lockers.” She adds, “Pete has also been restoring an old 1956 Cruiser that had some problem areas. He replaced all of the rotten wood and has varnished all

This 1931, 37-foot Potomac River Dory is nearing completion at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum (CBMM) in St. Michaels.

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of the teak. Lastly, the crew is also in the process of finishing up a new deck mold for the Comet Class. The Comet Class came to Pete wanting to change up the boat design to update it and make it more modern to help lower costs and attract a younger crowd.

After many visits from members of the class, we are almost finished with the mold, and we should be able to turn the first one out before the end of September.”

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Ernie Stuermer initiates a plywood repair on a 41-foot Cuttyhunk at Hartge Yacht Yard in Galesville, MD. Photo courtesy of Hartge Yacht Yard

original exterior and interior mahogany planks. Hannam found only small pieces of black rotten canvas remnants in between the two layers of planking when the bottom was disassembled.

Hannam is now in the process of repairing a half-dozen broken frames before the installation of a new interior okoume skin and mahogany bottom planking gets underway.

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BALTIMORE 1 02:31 AM Mon 07:50 AM 02:06 PM 08:32 PM

0.6 1.5 0.3 1.8

L H L H

16

02:14 AM Tue 07:22 AM 01:34 PM 08:07 PM

0.4 1.4 0.1 2.0

L H L H

1 12:34 AM Mon 06:22 AM 12:34 PM 07:07 PM

0.5 1.4 0.3 1.6

L H L H

16

12:15 AM Tue 05:46 AM 12:08 PM 06:50 PM

0.5 1.3 0.1 1.7

L H L H

1 03:15 AM Mon 09:39 AM 03:53 PM 09:54 PM

0.2 3.3 0.3 2.8

L H L H

16

02:45 AM Tue 09:13 AM 03:31 PM 09:33 PM

-0.2 L 3.8 H -0.1 L 3.1 H

2 03:18 AM Tue 08:26 AM 02:33 PM 09:12 PM

0.6 1.4 0.3 1.8

L H L H

17

03:12 AM Wed 08:10 AM 02:17 PM 08:58 PM

0.4 1.4 0.1 2.1

L H L H

2 01:18 AM Tue 06:55 AM 01:11 PM 07:48 PM

0.6 1.3 0.3 1.6

L H L H

17

01:09 AM Wed 06:32 AM 12:55 PM 07:43 PM

0.5 1.3 0 1.8

L H L H

2 03:49 AM Tue 10:14 AM 04:31 PM 10:29 PM

0.3 3.3 0.4 2.7

L H L H

17

03:33 AM Wed 10:03 AM 04:23 PM 10:24 PM

-0.2 L 3.8 H -0.1 L 3.0 H

3 04:04 AM Wed 09:03 AM 03:03 PM 09:51 PM

0.7 1.4 0.3 1.8

L H L H

18

04:10 AM THu 09:02 AM 03:05 PM 09:50 PM

0.4 1.3 0.1 2.0

L H L H

3 02:01 AM Wed 07:28 AM 01:48 PM 08:30 PM

0.6 1.3 0.3 1.6

L H L H

18

02:04 AM THu 07:21 AM 01:46 PM 08:37 PM

0.5 1.2 0 1.7

L H L H

3 04:24 AM Wed 10:49 AM 05:08 PM 11:05 PM

0.4 3.2 0.5 2.6

L H L H

18

-0.2 L 3.7 H 0.0 L 2.9 H

4 04:50 AM THu 09:42 AM 03:37 PM 10:30 PM

0.7 1.3 0.3 1.8

L H L H

19

05:09 AM 09:56 AM 03:59 PM 10:46 PM

0.5 1.3 0.1 2.0

L H L H

4 02:45 AM THu 08:02 AM 02:28 PM 09:14 PM

0.7 1.2 0.3 1.6

L H L H

19

03:00 AM 08:15 AM 02:40 PM 09:34 PM

0.5 1.2 0.1 1.7

L H L H

4 05:00 AM THu 11:27 AM 05:47 PM 11:44 PM

0.5 3.1 0.6 2.5

L H L H

19

05:18 AM 0.0 L 11:48 AM 3.5 H 06:14 PM 0.1 L

5

05:38 AM 10:25 AM 04:17 PM 11:12 PM

0.7 1.3 0.4 1.7

L H L H

20

06:09 AM SAT 10:55 AM 04:59 PM 11:45 PM

0.5 1.2 0.2 1.9

L H L H

Fri

5

03:30 AM 08:39 AM 03:10 PM 10:00 PM

0.7 1.2 0.3 1.6

L H L H

20

03:59 AM SAT 09:16 AM 03:38 PM 10:34 PM

0.6 1.1 0.1 1.6

L H L H

Fri

6 06:28 AM SAT 11:12 AM 05:02 PM 11:57 PM

0.8 1.2 0.4 1.7

L H L H

21

6 04:19 AM SAT 09:21 AM 03:56 PM 10:49 PM

0.8 1.2 0.4 1.5

L H L H

21

0.6 1.1 0.2 1.6

L H L H

7 05:11 AM Sun 10:12 AM 04:47 PM 11:39 PM

0.8 1.1 0.4 1.5

L H L H

22

Fri

October 2012 Tides

ChesApeAke BAy Bridge Tunnel

AnnApolis

7 07:20 AM 0.8 L Sun 12:04 PM 1.2 H 05:54 PM 0.5 L

Fri

07:09 AM 0.5 L Sun 11:57 AM 1.2 H 06:08 PM 0.3 L

22

12:48 AM Mon 08:07 AM 01:04 PM 07:23 PM

1.8 0.5 1.3 0.3

H L H L

8 12:47 AM Mon 08:12 AM 01:02 PM 06:54 PM

1.7 0.7 1.2 0.5

H L H L

23

01:51 AM Tue 09:02 AM 02:12 PM 08:39 PM

1.7 0.4 1.3 0.4

H L H L

9 01:39 AM Tue 09:00 AM 02:02 PM 08:00 PM

1.6 0.7 1.2 0.5

H L H L

24

02:52 AM Wed 09:52 AM 03:18 PM 09:51 PM

1.6 0.4 1.4 0.4

H L H L

9 12:30 AM Tue 06:56 AM 12:20 PM 06:40 PM

1.5 0.7 1.1 0.5

10

02:32 AM Wed 09:45 AM 03:01 PM 09:08 PM

1.6 0.6 1.3 0.5

H L H L

25

03:48 AM THu 10:38 AM 04:20 PM 10:56 PM

1.5 0.3 1.5 0.4

H L H L

10

01:19 AM Wed 07:46 AM 01:26 PM 07:39 PM

11

03:24 AM THu 10:25 AM 03:57 PM 10:14 PM

1.6 0.5 1.4 0.5

H L H L

26

1.4 0.3 1.5 0.4

H L H L

11

12

1.6 0.4 1.5 0.5

H L H L

27

05:21 AM 1.4 H SAT 11:53 AM 0.2 L 06:06 PM 1.6 H

Fri

04:14 AM 11:03 AM 04:50 PM 11:17 PM

13

05:01 AM 1.6 H SAT 11:40 AM 0.3 L 05:41 PM 1.7 H

Fri

04:37 AM 11:18 AM 05:16 PM 11:55 PM

28

12:48 AM Sun 06:02 AM 12:25 PM 06:50 PM

0.4 1.3 0.2 1.7

L H L H

14

12:17 AM Sun 05:48 AM 12:16 PM 06:29 PM

0.5 1.5 0.2 1.8

L H L H

29

01:38 AM Mon 06:41 AM 12:54 PM 07:31 PM

0.5 1.2 0.2 1.7

L H L H

15

0.5 1.5 0.2 1.9

L H L H

30

02:24 AM Tue 07:19 AM 01:23 PM 08:08 PM

0.5 1.2 0.2 1.7

L H L H

31

0.5 1.1 0.2 1.7

L H L H

01:16 AM Mon 06:34 AM 12:54 PM 07:18 PM

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

03:08 AM Wed 07:57 AM 01:53 PM 08:44 PM

High –3:47 +3:11 –0:06 –2:14

Low –3:50 +3:30 –0:10 –1:58

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H. Ht *1.18 *1.59 *0.82 *1.08

L. Ht *1.17 *1.59 *0.83 *1.08

Spring Range 1.5 1.9 1.1 1.4

Fri

05:00 AM Sun 10:24 AM 04:41 PM 11:35 PM

06:01 AM 0.5 L Mon 11:37 AM 1.1 H 05:48 PM 0.3 L

5

05:40 AM 0.6 L 12:07 PM 2.9 H 06:30 PM 0.7 L

04:24 AM THu 10:54 AM 05:17 PM 11:17 PM Fri

20

12:14 AM SAT 06:17 AM 12:47 PM 07:17 PM

2.8 0.1 3.3 0.3

H L H L

6 12:26 AM SAT 06:24 AM 12:52 PM 07:17 PM

2.4 0.7 2.8 0.8

H L H L

21

01:18 AM Sun 07:23 AM 01:51 PM 08:22 PM

2.7 0.3 3.1 0.3

H L H L

7 01:14 AM Sun 07:14 AM 01:41 PM 08:10 PM

2.3 0.8 2.7 0.9

H L H L

22

02:29 AM Mon 08:35 AM 03:00 PM 09:29 PM

2.6 0.4 3.0 0.4

H L H L

23

12:36 AM Tue 07:00 AM 12:51 PM 06:55 PM

1.5 0.5 1.1 0.3

H L H L

8 02:08 AM Mon 08:11 AM 02:36 PM 09:05 PM

2.3 0.9 2.7 0.8

H L H L

23

03:44 AM Tue 09:48 AM 04:10 PM 10:30 PM

2.6 0.5 2.9 0.3

H L H L

H L H L

24

01:34 AM Wed 07:55 AM 02:01 PM 08:01 PM

1.4 0.4 1.2 0.4

H L H L

9 03:07 AM Tue 09:13 AM 03:34 PM 10:00 PM

2.3 0.8 2.7 0.7

H L H L

24

2.7 0.5 2.8 0.3

H L H L

1.5 0.6 1.2 0.5

H L H L

25

02:27 AM THu 08:43 AM 03:03 PM 09:02 PM

1.4 0.3 1.3 0.4

H L H L

10

04:09 AM Wed 10:15 AM 04:32 PM 10:52 PM

2.5 0.7 2.7 0.6

H L H L

25

02:06 AM THu 08:32 AM 02:27 PM 08:38 PM

1.5 0.5 1.3 0.5

H L H L

26

03:15 AM 09:27 AM 03:56 PM 09:58 PM

1.3 0.3 1.4 0.4

H L H L

11

2.7 0.6 2.8 0.4

H L H L

Fri

12

02:52 AM 09:16 AM 03:24 PM 09:34 PM

1.5 0.4 1.4 0.5

H L H L

27

03:58 AM SAT 10:08 AM 04:43 PM 10:48 PM

1.3 0.2 1.4 0.4

H L H L

12

13

03:36 AM SAT 09:58 AM 04:17 PM 10:29 PM

1.4 0.3 1.5 0.5

H L H L

28

1.2 0.2 1.5 0.4

H L H L

14

1.4 0.2 1.6 0.5

H L H L

29

8 06:04 AM 0.7 L Mon 11:13 AM 1.1 H 05:42 PM 0.4 L

Fri

04:19 AM Sun 10:40 AM 05:08 PM 11:22 PM

15

05:02 AM 1.4 H Mon 11:23 AM 0.1 L 05:59 PM 1.7 H

diFFerenCes

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

Fri

04:37 AM Sun 10:46 AM 05:26 PM 11:34 PM

05:13 AM 1.2 H Mon 11:23 AM 0.1 L 06:06 PM 1.5 H

30

12:17 AM Tue 05:48 AM 12:00 PM 06:44 PM

0.4 1.1 0.1 1.5

L H L H

31

0.5 1.1 0.1 1.5

L H L H

12:59 AM Wed 06:23 AM 12:38 PM 07:23 PM

Low +1:40 –1:15 –3:13 –3:47

H. Ht *0.88 *1.12 *1.33 *1.37

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

05:07 AM THu 11:13 AM 05:27 PM 11:40 PM Fri

06:00 AM 2.9 H 12:08 PM 0.4 L 06:19 PM 2.9 H

04:53 AM Wed 10:56 AM 05:14 PM 11:24 PM

05:51 AM 2.9 H THu 11:56 AM 0.4 L 06:09 PM 2.8 H

26

12:12 AM 06:41 AM 12:48 PM 06:56 PM

0.2 3.0 0.3 2.7

L H L H

27

12:54 AM SAT 07:23 AM 01:34 PM 07:38 PM

0.2 3.1 0.3 2.7

L H L H

13

12:27 AM SAT 06:50 AM 01:00 PM 07:08 PM

0.2 3.2 0.2 3.0

L H L H

28

01:32 AM Sun 08:02 AM 02:15 PM 08:16 PM

0.2 3.2 0.3 2.7

L H L H

14

01:12 AM Sun 07:38 AM 01:50 PM 07:56 PM

0.0 3.5 0.0 3.1

L H L H

29

02:08 AM Mon 08:37 AM 02:53 PM 08:52 PM

0.2 3.2 0.3 2.6

L H L H

15

-0.2 L 3.6 H -0.1 L 3.1 H

30

02:43 AM Tue 09:11 AM 03:29 PM 09:27 PM

0.2 3.2 0.3 2.6

L H L H

31

0.3 3.1 0.3 2.5

L H L H

01:58 AM Mon 08:25 AM 02:40 PM 08:44 PM

diFFerenCes Onancock Creek Stingray Point Hooper Strait Light Lynnhaven Inlet

03:17 AM Wed 09:46 AM 04:04 PM 10:02 PM

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

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

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

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Tidal Current Tables

Baltimore Harbor Approach (Off Sandy Point) Slack Water Maximum Current

1

0040 0645 1234 1852

-1.0 +0.7 -0.8 +1.1

2

0124 0729 1314 1932

-1.0 +0.6 -0.7 +1.0

0402 Mon 0934 1526 2213 Tue

0450 1015 1602 2255

3

6

SAT

7

Sun

0433 1049 1634 2250

-1.0 +0.6 -0.6 +0.9

1

0014 Mon 0647 1247 1937

0346 0926 1624 2156

-1.3 +1.0 -1.3 +0.8

0011 0613 1227 1854

0313 0923 1541 2159

+0.7 -0.8 +0.8 -0.8

0210 Mon 0901 1453 2035

0530 1151 1746 2356

-0.9 +0.7 -0.6 +0.8

2

0048 Tue 0727 1327 2021

0416 1005 1659 2237

-1.2 +0.9 -1.2 +0.7

0110 SAT 0658 1300 1938

0403 1003 1621 2247

+0.7 -0.8 +1.0 -0.9

23

0628 -0.9 1253 +0.7 1858 -0.6

3

0122 Wed 0808 1406 2106

0447 1045 1737 2318

-1.2 +0.9 -1.1 +0.6

14

0206 0740 1334 2022

0451 1043 1702 2334

+0.7 -0.8 +1.1 -1.0

0104 0725 1351 2006

4

0523 -1.1 1127 +0.8 1821 -1.0

0259 0822 1411 2107

0538 +0.7 1123 -0.8 1743 +1.2

25

-1.1 +0.6 -0.8 +1.3

+0.7 -0.8 +0.9 -0.8

0505 1125 1804

0020 0624 1204 1826

0209 THu 0819 1444 2108

26

Fri 0235 0938 1528 2240

0022 0600 1209 1856

0310 0909 1533 2203

+0.6 -0.8 +1.0 -0.9

6

0107 0711 1248 1911

-1.1 +0.6 -0.8 +1.3

0124 0651 1250 1943

0405 0956 1619 2253

+0.6 -0.8 +1.1 -1.0

0155 0801 1336 1959

-1.1 +0.6 -0.7 +1.2

0220 Sun 0739 1329 2026

0456 1040 1702 2339

+0.6 -0.7 +1.1 -1.0

29

0624 1132 1712

0245 0853 1429 2051

-1.1 +0.6 -0.7 +1.2

0543 +0.6 1122 -0.7 1742 +1.1

0020 SAT 0717 1234 1811

0338 0949 1528 2148

-1.1 +0.6 -0.6 +1.1

0526 THu 1153 1807

12 Fri

13

-0.9 +0.5 -0.6 +0.9

15

0021 0717 1228 1800

0338 0947 1521 2140

-0.8 +0.4 -0.5 +0.9

16

0108 0810 1322 1849

0427 1040 1612 2230

-0.8 +0.4 -0.4 +0.8

0157 0902 1422 1945

0519 1135 1709 2325

-0.8 +0.4 -0.4 +0.7

8 0249 Mon 0952 1525 2050

0612 -0.8 1231 +0.4 1812 -0.4

9

0024 0705 1325 1914

+0.7 -0.7 +0.5 -0.5

0123 0754 1414 2014

+0.7 -0.7 +0.6 -0.6

Tue 0343 1037 1624 2158

10

0114 0809 1342 1919

Wed 0435 1117 1718 2307

Sun

Mon

Tue

0351 0904 1450 2153

17

Wed 0442 0949 1532 2240

18

THu 0533 1038 1619 2329

19 Fri

20

Sun

22

0308 0951 1603 2154

Tue

24

Wed 0407 1039 1707 2311

Fri

27 SAT

28

Mon

30 Tue

0311 0824 1407 2108 0358 0908 1443 2147

31

Wed 0444 0952 1520 2226

+0.7 -0.8 +0.8 -0.7

0023 0628 1203 1821

-1.0 +0.6 -0.6 +1.1

0104 0712 1243 1900

-1.0 +0.5 -0.6 +1.1

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

THu

0158 0851 1446 2151

5

Slack Water Maximum Current

12

0214 0905 1441 2148

+0.7 -1.2 +0.8 -1.2

23

0100 Tue 0647 1326 1922

0324 1017 1600 2254

+0.7 -1.2 +0.7 -1.2

24

0201 Wed 0754 1435 2018

0449 1127 1720 2352

+0.7 -1.2 +0.7 -1.2

25

-1.6 +1.4 -1.7 +1.1

0258 THu 0854 1538 2109

0549 +0.8 1225 -1.3 1810 +0.7

26

0315 0859 1554 2128

-1.7 +1.5 -1.8 +1.1

0041 0629 1318 1850

-1.2 +0.9 -1.3 +0.7

27

0126 0704 1407 1929

-1.2 +0.9 -1.4 +0.7

28

0206 0741 1452 2010

-1.2 +0.9 -1.4 +0.7

29

0243 0820 1530 2052

-1.2 +1.0 -1.3 +0.7

30

0316 0900 1605 2133

-1.2 +1.0 -1.3 +0.7

31

0346 0939 1636 2212

-1.2 +0.9 -1.2 +0.6

-1.1 +0.8 -1.3 +0.8

13

0054 0642 1323 1901

-1.3 +1.0 -1.4 +0.9

14

0140 0724 1414 1947

-1.5 +1.2 -1.6 +1.0

0227 0810 1505 2037

0611 1226 1901

Fri

0329 0904 1550 2124

SAT 0407 0957 1638 2208 Sun 0445 1047 1723 2252

15

Mon 0527 1136 1811 2338

0004 0606 1214 1912

+0.5 -1.0 +0.7 -0.8

0054 0658 1305 2000

+0.4 -1.0 +0.6 -0.8

17

0144 0750 1356 2047

+0.4 -0.9 +0.5 -0.7

0027 Wed 0701 1318 1955

0402 0949 1642 2218

-1.7 +1.5 -1.7 +1.1

18

0033 Mon 0458 1220 1819

0235 0842 1449 2140

+0.3 -0.9 +0.5 -0.8

0118 0755 1410 2050

0451 1039 1735 2310

-1.7 +1.4 -1.6 +1.0

19

9 0126 Tue 0609 1317 1911

0334 0939 1553 2238

+0.3 -0.9 +0.5 -0.8

0212 0851 1505 2148

0547 -1.6 1132 +1.3 1837 -1.5

20

10

0211 0712 1409 1956

0438 1042 1654 2328

+0.4 -1.0 +0.6 -1.0

11

0250 0809 1500 2040

0525 +0.6 1140 -1.1 1739 +0.7

SAT 0314 1028 1617 2336

7

Sun 0358 1121 1718

8

Wed

THu

16 Tue

THu

Fri

SAT 0310 0953 1603 2249

21 Sun

0415 1100 1710 2355

Slack Water Maximum Current

22

0012 0604 1232 1819

0008 0651 1232 1940

+0.9 -1.4 +1.1 -1.4

0110 0758 1336 2043

+0.8 -1.3 +0.9 -1.3

Mon 0531 1212 1819

Fri

0346 0948 1629 2153

SAT 0427 1034 1715 2231 Sun 0503 1114 1757 2305 Mon 0540 1151 1838 2338 Tue 0617 1227 1918 0012 Wed 0654 1304 1959

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

Current Differences and Speed Ratios Secondary Stations Baltimore Harbor Approach

Time Differences

Min. before Flood

Flood

Min. before Ebb

Speed Ratios Ebb

Flood

Ebb

Secondary Stations Chesapeake Bay Entrance

Time Differences

Min. before Flood

Flood

Min. before Ebb

Speed Ratios Ebb

Flood

Ebb

Cove Point, 3.9 n.mi. East

-3:29

-3:36

-4:08

-3:44

0.4

0.6

Chesapeake Beach, 1.5 miles North

+0:29

+0:48

+0:06

+0:00

1.0

0.7

Sharp Island Lt., 3.4 n.mi. West

-1:39

-1:41

-1:57

-1:43

0.4

0.5

Chesapeake Channel, (bridge tunnel) +0:05

+0:38

+0:32

+0:19

2.2

1.2

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

-1:05

-0:14

-0:22

-0:20

0.6

0.6

Stingray Point, 12.5 miles East

+2:18

+3:00

+2:09

+2:36

1.2

0.6

Pooles Island, 4 miles Southwest

+0:59

+0:48

+0:56

+1:12

0.6

0.8

Smith Point Light, 6.7 n.mi. East

+2:29

+2:57

+2:45

+1:59

0.5

0.3

Turkey Point, 1.2 n.mi. Southwest

+2:39

+1:30

+0:58

+1:00

0.6

0.8

Point No Point, 4.3 n.mi. East

+4:49

+5:33

+6:04

+5:45

0.4

0.2

Corrections Applied to Baltimore Harbor Approach

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Corrections Applied to Chesapeake Bay Entrance

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October 2012 Currents

5

21

0252 0858 1435 2055

THu 0627 1140 1718

Slack Water Maximum Current

+0.7 -0.8 +0.7 -0.7

-0.9 +0.6 -0.6 +1.0

4

Chesapeake Bay Entrance

Slack Water Maximum Current

0220 0840 1459 2108

11

0207 0813 1353 2012

Wed 0538 1056 1639 2338

Fri

Slack Water Maximum Current

Find the Fish

Wreck-Hopping 101 Photos and story by Ric Burnley

A

hh, it’s a beautiful summer day. Calm seas, blue skies, and a light breeze blowing out of the southeast. I’m drifting along in my small center-console catching a variety of tasty fish, and I am all alone with not another boat in sight. Where could this be? The Nile? The Amazon? The River of Babylon?

No, I’m fishing an inshore wreck a few miles off the coast of Virginia Beach, VA. You see, Maryland and Virginia feature phenomenal inshore fishing and amazing offshore action, but the mid-shore wrecks and reefs often go unnoticed. Even if these sunken ships and artificial reefs aren’t visited by many fishermen, structures within 30 miles of the coast do get a lot of attention from fish. Amberjack, cobia, triggerfish, spadefish, flounder, and other denizens of the deep make mid-Atlantic reefs a worthy target for anglers looking for fast action and good eating.

##A bucktail and strip bait will get into the toughest structure to fool the feistiest flounder.

Seasons in the Deep

Maryland’s and Virginia’s coasts are dotted with shipwrecks and artificial reefs within 30 miles of the shore. Wreck fishing off DelMarVa is available year-round, but each change of the season brings a change of the guard.

All through winter, anglers will find the wrecks covered up with sea bass. As the water cools, the fish move farther offshore.

In the spring, the fish reverse course, moving closer to the beach as the water temperatures rise. In recent years, wreck hoppers have been catching more and more ling and cod during the coldest months.

During the summer, sea bass, ling, tautog, and cod give way to spadefish, triggerfish, flounder, and even amberjack, big sharks, and dolphin. When the water temperatures are in the upper 70s to low 80s, the wrecks will be covered up with swirling schools of fish looking for a fight. Regardless of the season, with so many species visiting these structures, anglers need to be ready for anything when they go wreck-hopping. sea ##During the winter, bass take over the ft wrecks and reefs. Dri through the schools with a three-hook h bot tomrig baited wit cut fish or squid.

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Armed to the Teeth

Not only does an angler need to be ready for anything, he has to be rigged for everything. From tiny hooks and light tackle for spadefish and triggerfish to heavy leaders and stout rods for amberjack and cobia, it takes a lot of gear to cover all bases. Luckily, an angler can get away with using three rods: a light-tackle spinning rig, a mediumaction conventional outfit, and a heavy-action boat rod.

A light-tackle spinning rod will tackle aggressive bluefish, vicious albacore, and blistering Spanish mackerel. Start by matching a tough 2500 series spinning reel with a seven-foot, fast-action rod. Spool the reel with 10-pound braided line, and use a small swivel to attach a 12-inch section of 30-pound leader. I keep a Got-cha plug rigged on this rod, but will quickly switch to a Hopkin’s Shorty or Stingsilver if the fish are finicky. When I see blues or Spanish macks jumping, I cast out the plug and work it back to the boat while radically jerking the rod.

The medium-action conventional rod is the workhorse of a wreckrunner’s stable. To chase spadefish, triggers, and flounder, choose a seven-foot, medium-action rod with a long handle for jigging and bouncing. Match the rod to a high-quality conventional reel capable of holding 200 yards of 30-pound braided line. To protect the braided line from the abrasive wreck or reef, add a 12-foot-long piece of 50-pound test shock leader to the end of the mainline.

To target the deepest wrecks and the biggest species, be sure to take a heavy-action boat rod and bullet-proof conventional reel. Load the reel with 400 yards of 60-pound braided line and add a 60-pound shock leader. Big bluefish, amberjack, sea bass, and even tog will put this rig to the test.

While three classes of fishing rod will cover most wreck-fishing scenarios, it takes a pile of tackle to target everything that an angler might encounter. It’s best to keep several combos of each category rigged for a different species or a different tactic. Anything can happen on these wrecks, and it can happen fast. The key to catching wreck fish is being ready when they bite. proptalk.com

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Rigged and Ready

With so many species visiting DelMarVa’s wrecks and reefs, an angler needs to bring everything and the kitchen sink. Fortunately, though, a handful of tackle is all it takes to get started.

To target tautog and triggerfish, tie a single dropper bottom rig using 50-pound test fluorocarbon. Start with a surgeon’s loop in the end of the leader. Then tie a three-inch dropper loop just above the surgeon’s loop. Attach a four- to eight-ounce bank sinker to the surgeon’s loop and a 1/0 to 3/0 live-bait hook to the dropper. Bait up with a chunk of squid, crab, or clam.

To go after sea bass, add two more dropper loops to this bottom rig. Space each loop four or five inches apart, and use a 5/0 baitholder hook. To call sea bass to dinner, add a red, orange, white, or chartreuse bucktail skirt to the front of each hook. Sea bass are voracious; they will eat anything from cut fish to artificial scented soft plastics, so bring a variety of baits in case the fish are feeling picky.

Many times, triggerfish and spadefish will school up and circle just below the boat. To keep the fish interested, deploy a

bag of menhaden chum. Then, tie a number one hook to the end of a 12-inch piece of 30-pound fluorocarbon leader. Pinch on a couple of split shot weights and arm the hook with a tiny piece of squid, clam, or artificial cut bait. Either deploy a spread of

##Spadefish light up the wreck. When they are swirling below the boat, drop a small piece of clam on a small hook.

these rigs under bobbers and dangle below the boat, or cast a bait into the middle of the swirling school, and then hold on!

Flounder are a wreck angler’s favorite.

Flat fish can be caught by drifting a three-

way flounder rig around the wreck. Start with a three-way swivel. To one eye of the swivel, tie 12 inches of 50-pound monofilament and then attach a four- to eightounce bank sinker. To the second eye, attach an arm’s length of 50-pound monofilament. The longer leader is adorned with beads, spinners, and a bucktail skirt then attached to a 6/0 Kahle hook. To get deep in the structure, use a two- to four-ounce bucktail and a strip of cut bait. Look for a bucktail with a round or butter-bean head that will sink quickly.

Big amberjack and blues love live bait.

Drop a flailing croaker or spot to the wreck on a fishfinder rig. To make one of these rigs, slide a 200-pound test snap swivel over the mainline and attach a 200-pound swivel to the end. Snell an 8/0 circle hook to a two-foot piece of 100-pound leader and attach it to the swivel. Clip a four- to eight-ounce sinker to the snap swivel, and then send the rig and bait to the bottom.

When a big fish hits, be ready to turn on the heat and get the beast away from the structure to keep it from getting entangled in the wreck.

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take full advantage of everything these wrecks have to offer, an angler should be ready to troll live baits, plugs, spoons, or ballyhoo, stop and vertical jig, and even chum and soak cut baits. It is impossible to know what these wrecks will throw at an angler. Be prepared.

Battle Plan

With so much structure off the coast holding so many species, an angler be ready to catch anything and go anywhere. The best strategy is to move fast and cover a lot of water.

Plan the day to take full advantage of winds and waves. For example, if the forecast calls for south winds, head south in the morning to enjoy a following sea on the way home. Plan to make a loop covering water from shallow wrecks to deep ones.

Once on a wreck, make a practice drift to determine what direction the wind and current will push the boat. Each time I mark the structure on the fishfinder, I add a waypoint to my GPS to map out the orientation and dimensions of the wreck.

Flounder and sea bass are best caught by drifting baits over the wreck. Spadefish, triggerfish, and tautog are best caught

on anchor. To anchor over the structure, first choose between a wreck anchor or a Danforth-type. A wreck anchor is an iron grappling hook that catches in the wreck.

A Danforth is a fluked anchor that catches in the sand. I’ll usually start with the wreck anchor. I’ll pull the boat well up-stream of the wreck, then drop the anchor, and hope it snags a piece of the structure.

Many times, especially in deep water, a wreck anchor will leave the boat hovering off the reef. If you’re not marking hard structure on the fishfinder, it’s time to reposition with the Danforth. I use the heaviest Danforth I can lift and 10 feet of thick chain to sink the anchor quickly and surely. Expect to pay out twice as much line as the water-depth. Once the anchor is secure, pull in the anchor rode to position the boat over the wreck.

When fishing a wreck, be sure to use the whole boat. When fishing for triggers and tautog at anchor, drop lines off the bow, the stern, and both gunnels to cover the

##Triggerfish are aggressive and mean ; it takes a small No. 1 livebait hook and a tiny piece of cut bait to beat these brawlers.

most structure. When drifting for flounder and sea bass, be sure to bounce the bottom as far as 100 yards off the wreck; sometimes the fish aren’t right on top of the structure.

With so much going on inshore and offshore, mid-Atlantic anglers don’t pay much attention to the wrecks and reefs within a few miles of the beach. A crew who loads the boat with bait, rods, reels, and tackle will have a shot of loading the cooler with sea bass, triggerfish, spadefish, flounder, and many other tasty species.

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##This 72-pound white marlin scored angler Bill Woody $1,429,092, the third highest payout in White Marlin Open history.

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fter tournament boats enjoyed five days of fishing, only one white marlin made the cut during the 39th running of the White Marlin Open (WMO). But that one fish made for a heck of a payday for Pasadena, MD, resident Bill Woody, who reeled in the 72-pound billfish worth $1.429 million. The payout is the third highest in tournament history. In 2005 fishing aboard Desperado, Ken Coffer of Carolina Beach, NC, set the standing tournament record of $1.65 million.

More than 250 boats took to the bluewater off Ocean City, MD, in pursuit of a total purse valued at $2.3 million in prize money. Monday’s sea conditions were sporty, but the situation improved by the middle part of the week. On Friday, only 29 boats left the Ocean City Inlet.

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Fishing on Blew Bayou with Capt. Tom Harris at the helm, Woody landed the winning marlin on the third day of competition. Surprising, no blue marlin large enough to qualify were caught. Norman Pulliam of Yorktown, VA, won $324,576 for his 238-pound tuna, also caught August 8.

WMO organizers set strict rules for billfish to protect the stocks of these gamefish. White marlins must weigh at least 70 pounds and measure 67 inches, while blues must weigh at least 500 pounds with a minimum length of 105 inches. Of the 960 billfish caught during this year’s WMO, tournament officials report 952 were released, which makes for a 99-percent release rate. For more details, click here: whitemarlinopen.com

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t’s more than ironic that a state record didn’t exist for snowy grouper when the summer began, yet was broken twice in the last two weeks of July— and on the same boat, no less.

On July 22, Robert Purcell of Bishopville, MD, landed a 56-pound snowy grouper to set the benchmark for that species while on a deep-drop trip over the Norfolk Canyon. Then on July 30, 14-year-old Gregory Benn from Great Falls, VA, reeled in a 66-pound grouper to claim the top spot.

“The fish took Gregory almost to the rail at the strike,” said the boy’s father, Richard Benn, in a Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) press release. “At one point, I thought the rod might break with the drag on so hard to pull the fish out of the rocks,” Benn added.

According to the DNR report, the record grouper struck a 12-ounce diamond jig tied to 80-pound Spiderwire rigged by Capt. Dave Warren. Benn used a Shimano Torium reel on a 30-pound class rod to subdue the big grouper after a half-hour fight. DNR fisheries biologist Steve Doctor weighed and certified the fish at Sunset Marina in Ocean City.

Earlier in July, the younger Benn reeled in a 50-pounder, but it was only after the crew’s return to Sunset Marina, and the catch was cleaned and put on ice, that the crew learned that there was no Maryland state record for this species.

Purcell was fishing on the Benns’ boat when he landed his record snowy on July 22. “The first 15 minutes were the toughest—the fish kept diving into a hole to get away,” Purcell stated in a DNR press release. Both Benn and Purcell were recognized as 2012

State record achievers at the Fishing Challenge Finale September 8 at Sandy Point State Park.

Roger Burnley of the Burnley fishing family holds both the all-tackle world and Virginia state record for snowy grouper at 70 pounds, seven ounces. He caught the fish in 2011, also in the Norfolk Canyon like the Maryland record.

##Robert Purcell and his 56-pound grouper. Photo courtesy of DNR

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Fish Forecasts

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here’s always a tradeoff, isn’t there? This summer, Chesapeake anglers enjoyed excellent fishing but suffered through stifling temperatures. And while the mercury drops and the days get shorter this month, many species get the signal that it’s time to get their feeding on as colder weather approaches.

And just like in life, there are no guarantees. Will the exceptional fishing that produced records for wahoo, grouper, and catfish and the best speckled trout fishing in years continue? Impossible to predict, but one thing’s for certain: no one ever caught a fish watching television.

So you should head out on the water this month to tangle with blitzing stripers and bluefish, roaming redfish, or fish of any hue that create calamitous boils. You won’t be disappointed. Here’s what PropTalk’s school of trophy anglers will target this September through October:

##Spectacular speckled trout fishing has continued far longer than anyone expected this season. Rodney Sunday shows off a fine fly-caught speckled trout to the right.

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outhern Bay angling sensei Ric Burnley says to keep an eye out for big red drum schooling up on the surface in September and October.

“Look for monster red drum ganged up at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay and along the coastal waters,” Burnley suggests.

“When you spot a school of red drum, be ready to launch a three-ounce bucktail, a two-ounce Hopkins spoon, or a live spot at the pod. Big reds can also be caught by casting a live bunker or chunk of cut bait on a fishfinder rig into a school of bunker.

Let the bait sink, and hold on for the big bite. Fishermen can also anchor up just off the beach or fish from the surf and also have a great shot at landing a big drum.

Once the wrecks and reefs are free of tiny sea bass, pigfish, and other nuisance fish, fishermen can once again target tautog. A single-hook bottom rig baited with a whole fiddler crab will pull these fish from the rocks and pilings of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel (CBBT). Flounder fishing should be frenzied during the end of summer and start of autumn. If flounder are

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your game, you can catch them by drifting strip-baits on flounder rigs along channel edges or fishing live baits or bucktails around the pilings of the CBBT,” Burnley says. In the backwaters, he suggests tossing topwater lures, twitch baits, and grubs to specks and puppy drum. And don’t forget that Virginia’s rockfish season starts October 4. Swim baits and plugs cast to the CBBT, day or night, should catch schoolsized stripers. Burnley also predicts, “Offshore, the last days of the marlin run will be the best. Crews trolling small ballyhoo on circle hooks and big plastic plugs will encounter feisty white marlin and massive blues. Dolphin, wahoo, and tuna will add to the mix–look for the best action on the edge of the Continental Shelf.” cean City, MD, Capt. Monty Hawkins on the headboat Morning Star will target sea bass and flounder, or whatever else swims on or over the reefs along the Atlantic Coast. Thanks to the efforts of Capt. Monty and volunteers from the Ocean City Reef Foundation (ocreeffoundation.com), fisher-

men will have more than 3000 “Oyster Castle Blocks” to fish over later this fall and for seasons to follow. “Grow coral, catch fish” is Capt. Monty’s mantra. If you want to catch fish and learn about habitat, go fish with him.

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apt. Harry Nield aboard KingFish II’s game plan this September is to drop metal jigs into schools of breaking rockfish and bluefish.

And with some luck, he’ll also work jigs for deep-holding sea trout. Capt. Harry predicts that they’ll also put the last of the season’s croakers in the fishbox as these silver members of the drum family swim

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out of the Chesapeake to their wintering grounds offshore. Early fall should give Capt. Harry’s clients shots at red drum and flounder, both of which can be the largest of the year. Capt. Harry works out of Deal Island and fishes Tangier Sound and the Bay. apt. Sonney Forrest on Reel Relief out of Solomons has bluefish, rockfish, and red drum on the menu for September and October. The small bluefish that entered the Chesapeake earlier in the summer are now pushing several pounds.

Along with stripers, Capt. Sonney says you should find the blues breaking at Cedar Point. Both will be feeding on bay anchovies, silversides, and young-of-year menhaden, so use lures of appropriate size. Capt. Sonney likes Specialized Baits and Stingsilvers. If you’re lucky you may hook into a gray trout hanging out beneath the fray. Capt. Sonney also suggests trolling small spoons (Tony #15s,

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Sonney says, “Those fishing near the Target Ship are also seeing a few big red drum while trolling spoons. These drum will give you a real run for the money on light tackle.” apt. Mark Galasso aboard Tuna the Tide loves October.

Capt. Mark predicts that as the water temperatures drop, the rockfish and bluefish will become more aggressive, saying, “We will chase breakers from Love Point above the Bay Bridge to the mouth of the Choptank River. I like metal jigs for the blues, and once they head out, it will be back to the soft plastics like Bass Assassins and BKDs for the stripers.” Capt. Mark also is a fan of the big white perch that are schooling up this time of year and should be showing up in Eastern Bay. “Once again, look for the big birds, but don’t get

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Capt. Kevin says, “I always come back immediately with mid-September to mid-October. But this summer is going to be a tough act to follow. Even into late August, we landed 20 beautiful speckled trout in a single morning… and I was disappointed! It seemed like a slow day.” Capt. Kevin adds that catches of 20 to 40 specks per day have been common all summer. If this fishery heats up in the fall, as is usually the case, then we should be in for one heck of a fall finale. Half joking, Capt. Kevin says, “Forget rockfish, make plans to cast a line for speckled trout this fall on Tangier Sound.”

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apt. Walt of Light Tackle Charters and his clients will chase the birds that will be cashing in on a free meal of fish bits left by marauding schools of rockfish and bluefish from mid-September to mid-October. Capt. Walt says, “When baitfish get balled up by the predators, it’s an exciting time of year for those who fish the Chesapeake Bay—the senses of sight and sound are added to the fishing scene. I’ll launch out of Crisfield, MD, daily and work the area between Point Lookout and Smith Island in the main stem of the Chesapeake. We’ll use light tackle (15-pound gear) and cast swim baits (Storms, Tsunamis and leadheads tipped with soft plastics) as well as drop metal jigs (Crippled Herring, Sting Silvers, and Hopkins) into and near the surface activity.”

##Another happy angler with a beautiful speckled trout.

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apt. Jeff Popp on the Vista Lady will be fishing north of the Bay bridges this fall, where he’ll take customers chumming for blues and rockfish. All factors being equal, Capt. Jeff will work the lumps around Hickory Thickets, Tea Kettle shoals, Swan Point, and Love Point. If the rockfish take up around the Pooles Island area, he’ll troll double-rigged bucktails and eels. Capt. Jeff also will scan the water for breaking bluefish and rockfish, and once he finds a school of fish, his parties will throw metal jigs to them. Once the fall settles in, he’ll head south, following the fish.

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n my mind, a good neighborhood bar should be equal parts laid-back and unassuming, while providing the occasional jolt of the unusual. This could very well describe your go-to watering hole, be it one holding gamefish or the type serving adult elixirs. Hackett’s Bar just north of Annapolis comes to mind in the gamefish department. Hackett’s Bar’s depth varies from five to 30 feet, with some good lumps north, south, and west of the green can buoy “1.” This bar is built on the remains of a once prodigious oyster reef.

Primetime is arguably summer through early fall, when it’s a local hangout for bluefish, rockfish, spot, and croakers. White perch belly up to the bar for much of the year, not unlike the dude who never seems to move from the corner stool at your neighborhood pub. Like the perch, he’s ubiquitous. In the deeper water, chumming and live lining are two of the most popular and productive methods for catching keeper stripers. Jigging with light tackle and even fly fishing can produce at times. But bottom fishing with bloodworms, cut alewife, or fake baits (Fishbites and Gulp! are two that come to mind) is the ideal method if you want perch, spot, and croakers for dinner.

I’m more familiar with the shallow waters that make Hackett’s Bar a good spot for fly and light-tackle fishing, particularly in September and October. Using 12-pound test gear matched to a six-foot, six-inch rod, I like throwing a three- to five-inch popper with a fly teaser, trailing the noisy lure by 30 inches and secured to the main lure with a 40-pound leader. X-Raps, Storms, and Smack-it Jrs. are three plugs I’ve used to tick off rockfish enough to bust the surface. If its perch you seek, break out the six-weight or ultra-light light-tackle rig and have at ’em.

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

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

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## Clarks Landing of Shady Side, MD, and Chester, MD, is now the exclusive affiliate of United Yacht Sales (UYS) in the Chesapeake Bay region. Jeff Truesdale, the managing partner at Clarks Landing, which sells and services all brands of new and used powerboats, says, “Teaming up with UYS benefits Bay boaters with our physical presence and UYS’s reputation and far-reaching marketing and advertising.” clarkslanding.com ## Frances Rossi is the new marina manager for the 234-slip Bluewater Yachting Center in Hampton, VA. With Bluewater since 1996, Frances previously served as the boatyard service coordinator and assistant dockmaster. bluewateryachtsales.com ## The Bay Harbor Boatyard in Deale, MD, a family-run facility on Rockhold Creek off Herring Bay, recently became the 123rd facility to earn Maryland Clean Marina status. Coowners Denise and George Klein worked with onsite contractors to remove old items stored in the yard and established storm water pollution prevention plans and regulations. The boatyard is known for its wooden boat restoration skills and also houses a marine transport trucking company. (410) 867-2392 ## When supersized container ships begin coming through the expanded Panama Canal in 2015, Baltimore will be one of the few ports on the East Coast ready for their business.

The Port of Baltimore has added four new giant $40 million cranes to accommodate the supersize ships.

Mark Montgomery, the chief executive of Ports America Chesapeake, the private partner with the State of Maryland in Baltimore’s project, says, “We will serve Baltimore, Washington, DC, and Northern Virginia. The project will also be a potential gateway to the Midwest.

Our expectations are right-sized.” mpa.maryland.gov Follow us!

## The Point Crab House & Grill in Arnold, MD, recently opened at Ferry Point Marina. Located on Mill Creek off the Magothy River, the casual, family-style restaurant buys and serves fresh, locally grown produce and seafood.

It is owned and operated by Bobby Jones and Michael Neall. Steamed crabs and cold beer will be served year-round.

Open seven days a week, the restaurant also provides catering services for local fundraises and plans special events for major holidays. thepointcrabhouse.com

##Instructors and recent graduates (L-R): front row—instructors Capt. Bill Tyndall, Capt.

Ken Daniel; second row—Edward Stone, Paul Holland, Connor Maurer, Jarad Schera, Randy Witten, Charles Gooding, David Popovich, Kevin Knighton; third row—Rodney Jones, Sean Bennett, Pete Mathews, James Clark, Phil Wemlinger, Chris Adkins, Ernie Gibbons, Michael Gorman; fourth row—Ed Sigda and Tim Sharp; top row— William Loscomb; not shown—Evan Falgowski, Donald MacLeod, William Ochse, Ray Sweeney. Photo courtesy of Charter Captain Courses

## This May, 23 students from Maryland and Delaware graduated from Charter Captain Courses in Cambridge, MD. They earned their certificates in the 12-week course. The graduation ceremony was held on the Paddle Wheeler Dorothy Megan at Suicide Bridge Restaurant. The school is approved by the U.S. Coast Guard to teach and test for the OUPV (six-pack) license and up to 100-gross##Photo courtesy of Ferry Point Marina ton Master’s Near Coastal license. ## This year, the Havre de Grace Maritime (410) 228-0674, (410) 943-8133 Museum added new leadership, four ## Atlantic Yacht Documentation new members of its board of directors, moved from Baltimore to Glen and three new staff members; refurBurnie, MD, to better serve its cusbished the main gallery; added five new tomers. The company provides U.S. exhibits and is building six new ones; Coast Guard documentation and state received a new mural of the Upper titling and registration services across Chesapeake Bay by Kelly Singleton; and the nation. ayachtdoc.com is planning an environmental center. hdgmaritimemuseum.org ## During the first Cruise for Life July 28 in Provincetown, MA, The Moorings ## J Gordon and Company, a complete provided a 41-foot, seven-day boat yacht repair center in Annapolis, is the charter in the British Virgin Islands new mid-Atlantic to northeast-Atlantic (valued at $5000), which will go to distributor for all-new, direct-drive, the top individual fundraiser. You can D400 wind generators. jgordonco.com raise funds until November 1 to ben## In addition to inspecting and surveying efit cancer research and join the event diesel and gasoline engines and generaJuly 27, 2013. cruiseforlife.org tors, Chris Oliver Marine Engine Sur## Warrior Yachting in Annapolis, New veyor is a new dealer for Beta Marine.

Zealand, and Europe recently opened marineenginesurveys.com a new canvas shop in Eastport. The ## After acquiring Detwiler Industries earlier company focuses on ultra high-end this year, Teleflex Marine added Detwiler custom cruising yacht canvas and jack plates, controls, and accessories to its world-class soft goods. growing inventory. teleflexmarine.com warrioryachting.com Send your Chesapeake Bay business soundbites and high-resolution photos to ruth@proptalk.com.

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CLASSIFIED AND BROKERAGE BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES Marina For Sale Fairwinds Marina $4,500,000, near Annapolis on the Magothy River. 5+ acres, 130 slips, 200+ dry storage, retail and repair buildings.

Details: www.fairwindsmarina.com or call 410-974-0758.

Solomons Area 4BR Home & 24 Slip Marina 14 covered, to be sold together.

Showers, elec, water $950K 3 miles from Solomons Bridge. (240) 925-2204, (301) 475-2406.

HELP WANTED Marine Technicians Outstanding opportunity for professional & personal growth. High quality of life is Southern VA. Prospering successful business, The Deltaville Boatyard. Top pay, paid vacation, challenging workload & paid training. Visit us at Deltavilleboatyard. com. Contact Matt@deltavilleboatyard. com or Keith@deltavilleboatyard.com.

Zimmerman Marine Is expanding our crew at our Herrington Harbour location.

The following positions are open: diesel mechanic, outdrive/outboard mechanic, marine electrician, yacht carpentry.

Excel. benefits including performance based compensation, health insurance, disability insurance, 401k, and more.

Similar positions open in our two Virginia yards. For more than 30 years ZMI has provided a stable work environment with people friendly management…visit us at zimmermanmarine.com. Send resume to info@zimmermanmarine.com or FAX to 410-867-4404.

MARINE SERVICES Winter Dry Storage $25 per ft. Fall 2011 to April 2012. Included Haul-out, Powerwash, Blocking, and Launch.

Patapsco River – Baltimore Outer Harbor, Old Bay Marina (410) 477-1488 or www.oldbaymarina.com

REAL ESTATE Waterfront Office Space Available for Rent on Jackson Creek in Deltaville, VA. Prime commercial location at Deltaville Marina, home of the Deltaville Boatyard.

Lots of foot traffic.

Contact Ed@deltavillemarina.com

30’ - 45’ Slips Available at Discounted Rates at Hinckley Yacht Services on Town Creek in Oxford, MD. Included in rental is pool, electric, water, laundry, bath houses, ships store and access to world class service all in the historic town of Oxford. Contact Marti Sommer at (410) 226-5113.

30’ - 50’ Deepwater Slips For Sale & Rent On the western shore of the Chesapeake in St. Leonard, MD. Flag Harbor Yacht Haven (410) 586-0070, www.flagharbor.com. Winter storage & repair (410) 586-1915.

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

Raymond Bahr (410) 534-7655, rdb60@aol.com

25’ - 40’ Slips & Winter Dry Storage Power & sail, cozy, intimate MD Clean Marina in protected Deale harbor, excellent boating & fishing, free Wi-Fi & pumpout, 30 mins. from DC. (410) 867-7919, www.rockholdcreekmarina.com 30’ - 35’ Slips Available Annapolis City Marina, Ltd. in the heart of Eastport.

Includes electric, water, restrooms with showers, and gated parking. Give us a call at (410) 268-0660, www.annapoliscitymarina.com.

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2005 Avon Sea Sport DL Hypalon tubes, cover, and trailer. Maintained to a very high standard. This is the perfect boat for a couple or small family to cruise around the creeks of the Bay area. Won’t last at $6500. Annapolis Inflatables.

410-800-4443.jay@milpro.com Whirlwind 14’ Runabout ‘57 Made in Cockeysville, MD. Boat, 40hp Merc. outboard motor, tilt trailer included.

Good looking boat. Garage kept.

Located Chesapeake Beach, MD. Asking $1200. 410-535-9596.

Slips on the Rhode River Small and Large slips available at Fishermans Dock Marina in Mayo, MD. Starting at $1200 14x45 slips for $3000 w/util. Call Todd (410) 212-6149.

White Rocks Marina Boat slips in Rock Creek. Prices start at $700 yearly. (410) 255-3800.

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

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

DONATIONS Boat, Car, and RV Donations Needed Possible cash back. Fast pickup. Tax receipt given. Proceeds spent locally for college education grants. www.kidsfundinc.org, (410) 5329330, (877) 532-9330.

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

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SLIPS 20’ - 40’ Slips. Pier 4 Marina 301 4th St., Eastport, across from Annapolis Yacht Club. Keep your boat where the Hinckley and Sabre dealers keep theirs. Electric, water & showers. (410) 990-9515.

Boats, Trailers, RVs, Motor Homes Purchased Any cond. Quick, easy sale.

Call Jody Palmisano (410) 340-0008 or jodypalm@yahoo.com..

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

Email: john@yachtview.com, Cell: 443-223-7864, Office: 410-923-1400, Website: www.yachtview.com

16’ Jersey Speed Skiff ‘08 Fiberglass hull mahogany deck from 1953 Beach design. 350 Chevy 320-hp eng w/only 31 original hrs. Will run at over 50.

Always garage kept, she is spotless.

Please call or email for more photos, this is a turn-key boat built to Vintage Race Boat requirements. $ 34,000 www.bayharborbrokerage.com 757-480-1073 1995 Zodiac Pro 5 man 60-hp Evinrude maintained professionally by St Mary’s College. This is the standard of coach boats, bench seat, and side console, driven mainly by professional coaches. This boat won’t last at $6000.

Annapolis Inflatables. 410-800-4443. jay@milpro.com 2002 Zodiac Yachtline 70-hp Tohatsu Engine, Rip down EGO Alley in this boat!

The Yachtline is all about the details and comfort. This boat won’t last at $7200 as it is in PRISTINE cond.

Annapolis Inflatables. 410-800-4443. jay@milpro.com 2011 Open 17 NO ENGINE, coach boat used by St Marys College of MD, traded up to a Milpro Zodiac. This is in good cond. and ready to repower and use.

Offered at a bargain basement price of $2200. Annapolis Inflatables. 410-8004443. jay@milpro.com

20 Grady White Overnighter 20 1987 Popular cuddy model with new Johnson 200 hp engine, trailer, and add ons. Ask $9,000.00 At our offices on Kent Island. Contact BOEMARINE, 866-735-5926, boats@boemarine.com, www.boemarine.com

Chris-Craft Lancer 20 Speedster Woody 2008 Merc 5.0L Alpha w/148 hrs w/2011 trailer. One of a kind $38,900, Contact Tom Monteith 610-357-3159

21’ Ranger Tug EC Yanmar 30-hp low hrs, GPS, VHF, bimini, cockpit cushions. sink, one burner stove, marine head, holding tank, trailer. $43,900. Call Kirk Wilson at Gratitude Yachting, cell 614 989-7775 for more info on this boat or to sell your boat, kirk@gratitudeyachting.com 2004 Zodiac Pro 650 NEW PVC Tubes, bottom paint. 453 hrs on 15hp Yamaha engine. Rip on over to the Eastern Shore, perfect Chesapeake Bay Cruiser! This boat is the BEST bang for the buck and won’t last at $22000. Annapolis Inflatables. 410800-4443. jay@milpro.com 22’ Azure ‘08 Extremely clean bow rider.

Currently rack stored with only 40 hrs on it. Boat shows like new. $33,900 Contact Patrick 410-267-8181 or Patrick@AnnapolisYachtSales.com

22' C-Dory Cruiser ('05) 2005 22 ft C-Dory cruiser 90 hp Honda (670 hrs) Located on Back Creek. Engine winterized and boat dry stored in winter. No trailer. Asking $31,900.

Contact gwzig@yahoo.com 22’ Composite Yacht Center Console New design & construction for 2012!

The little sister to the popular Composite 26. Very curvy w/Carolina flare fwd, Break sheer mid ships & tumble home aft. Introductory pricing includes 150hp Yamaha & a venture trailer. $49,000 www.compositeyacht.biz, (410) 476-4414 22’ Hydrasport Ocean 22 CC ’97 With trailer, low hrs on 150 Johnson 2 stroke and black T-top, trailer. Love and money have been put into this Chesapeake only boat. New power head, carburetor, starter, etc. long list of maintenance done. Lying in Annapolis, Ask $11,000 23’ Caribiana Skiff ’09 Grace. Beauty.

Craftsmanship. “The coolest boat on the water” according to Forbes magazine.

Yamaha 60 with only 79 hrs. $34,500 Contact Jonathan (804) 776-7575 or jonathan@annapolisyachtsales.com

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40’ Gorbon Custom Downeast FB ’07 40’ Riviera FB ’05, LOADED 39’ Tiara Sovran ’07 IPS500, Loaded 37’ Formula SS ’06 T/496s 36’ Sabreline ’92 36’ Luhrs FB ’03 35’ Cigarette ’87 T700s, like new 35’ Marlago ’07, Verados, loaded 35’ Marlago ’06, Verados, like new 35’ Marlago ’05, Verados 35’ Marlago ’04, 300 Yamahas

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35 Marlago '04, Four Strokes 35’ Marlago ’02, 4 Strokes, 98 hrs, Trlr 33 Formula SS ’04 32’ Sea Ray ’07 31’ Sea Ray ’01 31’ Marlago ’02 29’ Hydra Sports CC ’07 28‘ Sea Ray Dancer '06 27‘ Tiara ’91 Lift Kept 25‘ Contender ’03

$69,000 SOLD $99,000 $129,000 $69,900 SOLD SOLD $78,000 $24,500 SOLD

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25’ Checkmate 25 Convincor $19,900 502 CUI (New eng. w/18 hrs), SS props, depth finder, Contact Joe Fairchild (717) 471-4985.

23’ Crownline 236 SC ’09 $43,750 Mercury 5.0 L eng 260-hp w/115 hrs, bimini top, camper canvas, TV. Contact Joe Fairchild (717) 471-4985.

25’ Checkmate 25 Convincor 96 $19,900 502 CUI (New eng. w/18 hrs), SS props, depth finder, Contact Joe Fairchild (717) 471-4985.

26’ Albemarle Express 18’ outriggers, Lift kept, inboard/outboard, air conditioning, fishing machine! www.compositeyacht.biz, (410) 4764414. Price Reduced !!! $29,000 26’ Rick Roe center console ’10 Built to spec, inboard gas engine w/ zero hours, Brand new boat at used boat price Price Reduced to $29,999, (410) 476-4414, www.compositeyacht.biz

27’ Grady White Sailfish 272 2-200HP OMC Offshore outboards recently serviced, bottom cleaned and painted, runs well $22,500.

410-693-1878

28' Bertram '85 $38,500 Fly Bridge Cruiser twin 230hp Merc Cruiser Inboards, new bimini top, new 12V refrigerator, new hot water heater, 2 new water tanks, Garmin 740 bronze transducer with GPS and depthfinder.

Call Richard Miller (410) 778-5951

28’ Carver Mariner ‘87 Twin Merc 230s, 360 hrs., Unused since '96.

Stored covered on land. V. good cond. $12,500 john@sherwoods.us, (410) 269-1907.

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30’ Grady White Marlin 300 ’04 T-225 Yamaha 4-stroke outboards, VHF, Furuno Navnet GPS, radar, 19” TV, DVD/CD, Fishfinder, elec. windlass, AC, Vacuflush head, hardtop w/full enclosure & more! Lift stored, well maintained. Like new! $89,500 OBYS 410-226-0100 2003 Albemarle 285 Express Fisherman 28’, Volvo Penta 5.0 Gxi, 400 Hrs., Twin I/O, Gas, 260 Gallon Fuel Tank, Sleeps 2, Full Head with Shower, Electric Flush Toilet, Full Galley, Microwave, Refrigerator, Sink, Large Cockpit, Raymarine Sounder, VHF Radio, Smartpilot Controller, GPS Color LCD Display, Windlass Anchor, Battery Charger, CD Stereo, Hard Top, Outriggers, Cabin Rod Holders, Gunwale Rod Holders, 4 Sided Enclosure, Double Helm Seat with Sink & Live well, Great Engine Room Access, Volvo Jackshaft to DP Stern Drives & Duo-Props, $69,999 OBO, Contact cecilgroves@cox.net 28’ Albin Tournament Express ’05 Loaded “Gatsby Edition”. 4.2KW genset, 315-hp Yanmar dsl, New Awlgripped Flag Green hull, AC/HT, AP, radar, chartplotter, bow thruster, windlass & so much more! Asking 123,900 OBYS 410-226-0100

2005 Sea Ray 280 Sundancer If you are looking for a well designed cruiser under 30’, then look no further. Owner has already moved up to his next boat so he’s ready to sell! $67,900. Contact Mike Hiesener at 410-867-9550 or mikeh@clarkslanding.com 29’ Monterey Cruiser ‘98 New canvas 2012. Roomy interior sleeps 6. Walkthru windshield, swim-platform & sunpad. Powered by T-Merc. low hrs.

Lower units replaced ’09. $29,900 Sassafras Harbor Marina Yacht Sales.

(410) 708-0579

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

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

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

29’ Seaswirl Striper ‘06 $84,500 Well equipped for fishing, great electronics, and powered by Volvo 5.7’s w/a comfortable cruise at 26 kts, max 36 kts. Intrinsic Yacht & Ship 410.263.9288 or rodger@intrinsicyacht.com

30’ Topaz CC 1975 “odyssey model”.

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 29’ Wellcraft 290 Coastal ‘05 $82,500 Sleeps 4 and features convertible dinette, full galley, enclosd head with shower, A/C and generator.

T/ 225 Yamaha four stroke motors, yellow hull.

Outfitted for fishing.

Intrinsic Yacht & Ship 410.263.9288 or rodger@intrinsicyacht.com

2005 Sea Ray 290 Amberjack If you like to fish and entertain, this is the boat for you! Price reduced to $69,900. for you! Contact Gregg Dyson at 410-6044300 or gdyson@clarkslanding.com 30’ Bertram Moppie ‘94 Exceptional vessel that has been meticulously maintained. Hard top, T-310HP Mercruisers, AP, radar, dockside air & heat. She is ready to go! Asking $59,000 OBYS 410-226-0100

30’ Bruckmann 29.9 Blue Star (2001) aggressively priced at $145,000. Neat as a pin and comfortable below. Twin Diesels w/ low hours. Contact davidcox@northpointyachtsales.com or call 410-310-3476 for details or make an offer.

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

30’ Wellcraft Martinique ’01 Clean, low hrs. Spacious interior and cockpit.

T-Mercruiser. New Bravo III outdrives 2009. New A/C in ’08 $49,900 Sassafras Harbor Marina Yacht Sales (888) 221-5022

Trojan 30 '77 FB Express Twin 318 I/B, new canvas, runs well $6500 Jackson Marine Sales, North East MD 410-287-9400-214 Bob 31’ Mainship 31 Sedan Bridge ‘96 Flybridge w/generous seating and storage. Molded steps, bridge walkthrough. T-Marine Power, Gen., Canvas 2011. Excellent cond. $59,900 Sassafras Harbor Marina Yacht Sales (888) 221-5022

31’ Bertram Flybridge ‘62/’04 $150,000 Completely refitted in 2004, exc electronics package, generator, AC, lift kept, canvas, teak & holly sole.

Intrinsic Yacht & Ship 410.263.9288 or rodger@intrinsicyacht.com

31’ 1989 Blue Seas Flybridge Blue Jacket is a very well kept boat that the owners have maintained to a very high level. Offered at $119,000. Please call NPYS at 410-280-2038.

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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, Price www.compositeyacht.biz Reduced!!! $95,000 31’ Camano Troll ’02 Great little pocket trawler, Volvo engine, flybridge, covered aft deck. $110,000.

Contact Jonathan Hutchings in Deltaville, VA (804) 776-7575, jonathan@annapolisyachtsales.com.

31’ Cape Horn ’05 From the Cape Horn 31’s molded top decks to the keel of its deep-v hull, you will find nothing but first class flush hardware, large fuel tanks, multiple livewells & a finish like no other Cape Horn to date. The 7’ fishbox has 3”12” of foam insulation around the side & bottom. The main 60 gal. livewell is almost perfectly round & will handle the largest baits. The 290 gal. fuel capacity gives more than enough range with any engine combination. The 23 degree deadrise at the transom and 52 degree entry will cut through very rough water.

The large chines & strakes keep the ride dry. Contact Patrick@compositeyacht. biz (410) 476 4414 Asking $74,900

31' Sea Ray Sundancer ‘91 Twin 340 HP FWC Mercruiser V Drives. New Canvas, cockpit vinyl, cockpit carpet, cabin carpet. Very nice condition. $17,900 Upper Chesapeake Yacht Sales 610-299-3598.

2002 Doral International 310 SE What a great open cabin, this 310 Doral has it all. Lift kepted no bottom paint, new canvas, new manifolds and risers.

Price just lowered to $69,900. Call or email Kellie Moody at 410-604-4300 or kmoody@clarkslanding.com

Sea Ray 310 '01 Twin I/B 300HP Merc, Air, Gen $68000 Jackson Marine Sales North East MD 410-287-9400-214 Bob

32' Monterey '98 New canvas, gen, air, windlass, GPS. Priced to sell. $42,900 Upper Chesapeake Yacht Sales 610-299-3598 32’ Carver 3207 Aft Cabin ’86 Twin Merc Cruiser 350’s, Kohler generator, windlass, air/heat, 2 stateroom, 1-1/2 heads, sleeps 6 comfortably, well maintained, many upgrades, $17,000.

Call 215-669-2580

32' Carver Montego Express Cruiser '90 Twin Merc 350's, w/582 hrs - total 520hp, 4-blade props, 5.0 Genset ('02), Air/heat, Windlass, New Frig and VHF (’11), Garmin GPS (color), Sleeps 6, sep. shower.

Well maintained. $26,000. Email to guard7000@aol.com. 302-230-6074 32’ Grand Banks ’88 Cummins 210hp. Classic trawler in excellent cond.

Located in Mathews, VA $117,000.

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

32’ Mast & Mallet ’08 315 Yanmar offers 16 knot cruise; bow thruster; A/C; dark green hull; inverter; varnished transom; like new. Reduced to $170,000. Bring offers. Rick Casali 410-279-5309 or Rick@NothPointYachtSales.com 32’ Nordic Tug ’02 Built in North West, known for sea kindly abilities, 2 can cruise in comfort, entertain 2 more w/ convertible dinette. Cummins 220-hp dsl consumes average 2 ¾ GPH at cruise.

Bow thruster. $197,000 OBYS 410-226-0100

The newly launched Hinckley T34, outfitted by designer Tory Burch, will be coming to the 2012 U.S. Powerboat Show in Annapolis.

If you are interested in an in-depth experience of the fast, fun-loving new Hinckley T34, sea trials are available prior to the Powerboat Show in Annapolis, from Friday September 28th until Monday October 8th 2012.

Call Peter Howard 410-263-0095, or email phoward@hinckleyyachts.com to schedule.

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32’ Pro Line Walk ‘05 T-250 Verados, generator, AC, radar, GPS, VHF, life raft, many extras – fish ready. $64,900 Contact Jack Conrad Tomes Landing 717-587-4217

32 Searay 320 Sundancer 2004 2ith Blue hull, clean and motivated. Laying in Rock Hall, MD REDUCED to $89,900.00. BOEMARINE, 866-7355926, boats@boemarine.com, www.boemarine.com

32 Manning Custom Chesapeake Bay Boat 2001/2003 Single 315-hp Yanmar dsl. Generator Asking $92,000 OBO. Please contact Jason Whitson at Jackson Marine Sales 410-287-9400 x215 or 484-994-4244 jwhitson@jacksonmarinesales.com

33’ Formula SS ‘04 One owner, lift kept in Annapolis since new. All options: metallic blue painted hull, generator, air, Volvo 8.1s. This popular model just listed. Call Ned Dozier, 443-995-0732, ned@theyachtgroup.com, www.theyachtgroup.com.

33’ Tiara Open ’88 This Tiara 3300 Open is a stylish family cruiser. Tiara boats have an unparalleled reputation for top quality construction. The well designed interior of this Tiara 3300 Open features overnight berths for 6 in a cabin of unusual elegance. The 3300 still manages to provide an excellent fishing/ entertaining cockpit with a swim platform and transom door, Meaning this 3300 Open can provide easy access for you and your guests to come aboard or you haul in a few hundred pounds of tuna very easily! Powered by twin 454 Crusader 7.4 liter gas engines this Tiara 3300 will cruise at 22 knots. Asking $36,900 Contact Patrick@compositeyacht.biz (410) 476 4414 34’ Hatteras ‘65/’10 Classic sportfishing boat rebuilt, low hrs twin Yanmar 240s, Simrad electronics, varnished transom, recent Awlgripped black hull. $150,000 Deltaville, VA Call Jonathan (804) 776-7575 Photos www. annapolisyachtsales.com

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34’ Silverton Flybridge Cruiser ’84 Twin 260-hp FWC Crusaders. Good condition and priced to sell. $19,900 Upper Chesapeake Yacht Sales 610-299-3598

For Sale

27’ Grady White Sailfish 272 • $22,500

2-200HP OMC Offshore Outboards Recently Serviced, Bottom Cleaned And Painted, Runs Well

For more info, Contact Don Backe

34' American Tug ‘03 Newly painted AwlCraft Artisto blue hull. Fully equipped for cruising including loads of spares. Owners 'wrote the book' on AT maintenance. Price Reduction $220,000 www.tugtardis.com, (510) 484-1190.

34’ Bayliner 3488 MY ’01 Two strms.

Spacious interior. Extended flybridge provides shade to cockpit below. TMercruiser. Bow & Stern thrusters. $89,000 Sassafras Harbor Marina Yacht Sales (888 221-5022

34’ 2005 MJM 34z Downeast For a great looking boat that sips fuel and has a smooth ride, you need to get on the MJM 34z. Great condition and offered $259,000. Please call Ken Comerford @ 410-280-2038 ext 12 34’ Wellcraft Gran Sport ’89 Twin 454s, gen, air, new canvas, free winter storage & spring launch - $17,500 Call Tony Tumas day or evening (443) 5535046. email: tony@greatblueyachts. com, see photos & full specs at www.greatblueyachts.com

Sea Ray 340 Sundancer ’08 A premium express, finished to very high standards - don’t miss this one! $179,900. Contact 410-867-9550 or 410-604-4300.

2002 Sea Ray 340 Sundancer All the bells and whistles plus New cast manifolds in 2011, canvas in 2009, Eisenglass 2011. Custom camper back canvas, New cockpit carpet. One Owner Boat recently reduced to $86,500. Contact Mike Skreptack at 410-867-9550 or mike.s@clarkslanding.com

35' Chris Craft 350 Catalina '81 Only 170 hrs 350 Crusaders. Always shed kept, newer canvas, asking $37,500 Please contact Jason Whitson at Jackson Marine Sales 410-287-9400 x215 or 484-994-4244 jwhitson@jacksonmarinesales.com 35’ Cruisers 3575 ‘99 Cushions reupholstered & carpet replaced. Low hrs on T-MerCruiser, new manifold and risers ’10. Electronics, radar & water filtration system. Must see. $79,900 Call Sassafras Harbor Marina Yacht Sales (888) 221-5022

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35’ Bayliner ’97 Three cabins, 2 heads make it the perfect live aboard. 454 Mercruiser engines w/under 400 hrs make it the perfect Bay cruiser. $67,500.

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35’ Regal Commodore ’05 215 hrs Twin 8.1 Volvo Penta, Kohler Generator, Heat and AC along with excellent styling, fit & finish. A must see. $129,000.

Patrick 410-267-8181 or Patrick@AnnapolisYachtSales.com

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. $49,500 Call Tim 410-267-8181 or tim@annapolisyachtsales.com

35’ Duffy 35 Classic Flybridge DownEast w/ low hrs Yanmar. Yard maintained, new canvas ’11, AC, Galley up, shower stall + head, price reduced $129,000. Call David Cox 410-310-3476 or davidcox@northpointyachtsales.com

35’ Sonic SS ’99 Repowered w/500-hp Mercruisers. “like new” cond.. Shows like new boat, w/trailer & new canvas, Lying on South River. REDUCED TO $44,900, w/trailer available for $2k. BOEMARINE, 866-735-5926, boats@boemarine.com, www.boemarine.com

36’ Carman ’10 550 Caterpillar C-9 and under 300 hrs. Recent electronics premium sound system, no engine box on deck, The 36 Carman is a bay boat with the feel of much larger boat. Great opportunity for someone interested in beginning a charter business.

Price reduced to $159,000 www.compositeyacht.biz

35’ Luhrs Tournament 350 ’91 Recently painted from top to bottom, twin Cummins 330 diamond series dsls w/only 1000 hrs. The boat is in excellent shape throughout, with the owners keeping a strict maintenance schedule. She is turnkey w/ full enclosure & fresh bottom paint $90,000 www.compositeyacht.biz, (410) 476-4414.

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

35’ Viking Express Sport Fish ’85 This is a must see boat that is in wonderful cond. This is the perfect boat for anyone looking for a boat to enjoy with the family or go out & fish with the guys. Please call David at our Annapolis North Point Office at 410-280-2038 Ext. 15 or Email him at David@NorthPointYachtSales.com

36' Carver Mariner '06 $189,000.

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

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

Donzi 35 ZR ‘06 Mercruiser 496 MAG HO w/approx. 146 hours, loaded. $109,900. Contact Tom Tomes Landing. 410-378-9622

36’ Hinckley Picnic Boat Classic ’01 ICARUS is a Hinckley maintained Classic Picnic Boat with many recent upgrades including Awlgrip, electronics, Stidd Seat. $290k Offered by Hinckley Yachts, contact Peter Howard (410) 263-0095 or phoward@hinckleyyachts.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 $169,500.

Call Rick Casali 410-279-5309 or Rick@NorthPointYachtSales.com 36’ Sabreline 36 ’04 Sedan Flybridge 370hp Yanmar dsls x2. Fit & finish that you expect from Sabre on the perfect traditional looking vessel. Immaculately kept. Under 450 hrs. Patrick 410-267-8181 or Patrick@AnnapolisYachtSales.com 37’ Egg Harbor Sport Yacht ’08 Full Warranty, never titled. T-Cummins QSB 5.9, Generator, Hardtop w/strata-glass enclosure, Outriggers, two strms, head w/stall shower. $369,000. 2003 model also available. Sassafras Harbor Marina Yacht Sales (410) 708-0579

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37’ Four Winns Excalibur ’03 One owner, rack stored since purchased new. Engines professionally maintained and have under 100 hrs. $127,900 Contact Patrick 410-267-8181 Patrick@AnnapolisYachtSales.com

37’ Ocean Billfish ‘08 $369,000 Very nice and well equipped 37 Billfish. 480 Yanmars with 770 hours, Fighting Lady Yellow Hull, all options and great electronics package.

Intrinsic Yacht & Ship 410.263.9288 or chris@intrinsicyacht.com 37’ Rinker 342 Express Cruiser ’06 PRICE JUST REDUCED! Professionally maintained, beautiful boat that is loaded with generator, Airco, dinghy, TV and many other upgrades. Now Asking $95,000 Call Bob (410)-267-8181 or Bob@AnnapolisYachtSales.com 37’ Sea Ray Express ’99 TWIN DIESEL Caterpillar 316s w/780 hrs. W/Beke genset 400 hrs. Raymarine electronics.

CUSTOM TUNA TOWER, electronic throttles, electric engine hatch. . $134,900 Deltaville, VA. Jonathan (804) 776-7575 www.annapolisyachtsales.com 38’ Regal 3880 ‘03 Professionally maintained, serviced as needed. Salon with 6’ 5” hdrm. Two staterooms. Twin 8.1 low hour Mercruisers. Fresh water cooled V-drives. $142,500 Sassafras Harbor Marina Yacht Sales (888) 221-5022

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

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

38' Donzi ZSF '07 One owner, lift kept, 158 hours on triple 275 Verados.

Loaded, fast, versatile. A true do-anything boat and a great deal.

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

38’ Little Harbor Whisperjet ’99 TRAVELLER is a fine example of a well-equipped Little Harbor 38. She is lightly used & Hinckley maintained & would make a boat for day or overnight boating. $300,000.

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

38’ Luhrs Convertible ‘97 $89,900 Custom Helm with Furuno NAV Net. Open Array Radar, Horizon VHF, Simrad Autopilot. T/CAT 3126’s.

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38’ Wellcraft Scarab 38 ‘06 502 Merc – Fresh Engines, AC, GPS, VHF. One of a kind - $49,900 OBO. Contact Jack Conrad, Tomes Landing Marina 717-587-4217

38’ Luhrs Convertible ‘97 $89,900 Custom Helm with Furuno NAV Net. Open Array Radar, Horizon VHF, Simrad Autopilot. T/CAT 3126’s.

Intrinsic Yacht & Ship 410.263.9288 or rodger@intrinsicyacht.com

New 38’ Leopard 39PC, 2012 Hull 104/A6014 was $484,226, NOW $449,000, available immediately.

Innovative, efficient, spacious yacht with best features of Leopard 47 Powercat, an exciting midsize catamaran feeling like a much larger yacht.

800-672-1327 www.MooringsBrokerage.com 39’ Mainship 390 ‘99 Single dsl, gen set, bow thruster, E-80 chart plotter/ radar, upper and lower helms $119,900 Call Tony Tumas day or evening (443) 553-5046. email: tony@greatblueyachts. com, see photos & full specs at www.greatblueyachts.com

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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

40' Mainship Trawler ‘84 Twin 200-hp Perkins, two stateroom/two head with upper and lower controls, Shed kept last 26 years, $49,900 Upper Chesapeake Yacht Sales 610-299-3598.

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’ Riviera Offshore Express ’04.

One owner, locally cruised boat in perfect condition. Low hours on reliable Volvo diesels. Custom windshield to hard top, spray rails, new stereo, great electronics. Just detailed. Owner moving up to a larger Riviera. $249,000 Call Ned Dozier, 443-995-0732 (mobile), ned@theyachtgroup.com 40’ Robbins This Robbins 40 is kept in absolutely pristine cond. The boat is this owners pride & joy. The attention to maintenance & upgrades speaks volumes to back that up. 2010 Refit-500-hp Cummins (8.3L QSC-500) 1000 hrs, New Aquamet 22 shaft/ new wheel, new windows, new Awl Grip hull paint, new polished SS, portlights, Yanmar 5kw Gen-set, Soda blasted bottom/ Interprotect barrier & anti fouling paint below waterline, Pompanette Platinum Series helm chair, Marvair 12,000BTU AC w/reverse cycle heat, engine driven “school bus heater”, and much much more!!!!! Asking $185,000 Contact Patrick@compositeyacht.biz or (410) 476 4414

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2004 Cruisers Yachts 400 EX All the amenities and electronics you’ll want in your home away from home on the water. Price recently reduced as the owner is anxious to sell. $149,950.

Contact Paul Lash at 410-867-9550 or pjlash@clarkslanding.com for details.

41' American Tug 2004 2 Cabin, 2 head layout. Single Cummins offers great economy. Extensive equipment and spares list. In covered dock completely serviced and ready to go.

Call John Dennison 443-995-8670, john@outerreefyachts.com

41’ Albemarle 410XF ‘04 $279,000 Rigged for serious offshore fishing and luxurious interior accomodations.

T/CAT C-12’s. No expense spared for her maintenance and care. Intrinsic Yacht & Ship 410.263.9288 or larry@intrinsicyacht.com

41’ Carver Motoryacht ‘07 Lift kept!

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

42' Chris Craft 425 Catalina '85 Fresh Water Boat with only 400 hrs on rebuilt Perkins dsls. $59,000. Please call Stephen K. Parker 443-553-2518 sparker@jacksonmarinesales.com 42’ Hinckley Talaria ‘90 Gorgeous captain maintained & operated boat.

Only 750 hrs on the 2000 435 Caterpillar.

Generator and Airco. Asking $225,000.

Contact Bob Oberg 410-267-8181 or Bob@AnnapolisYachtSales.com.

42’ Sabre Flybridge Sedan ‘02 Nicest 42 available! Too many custom features to mention. No expense has been spared! T-465-hp Yanmar dsls, excellent electronic package, Genset, Jet ski lift, & much more! $359,000 OBYS 410-226-0100.

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

Contact patrick@compositeyacht.biz 410-476-4414

42’ Sabre Hardtop Express ’07 Lumina is in beautiful cond. & lightly used. Fully loaded w/all the latest electronics by Furuno including 3D multi-function displays. Twin Yanmar 480s, 8kw genset & 3 zone A/C provide all season comfort. Reduced to $450,000 Paul Mikulski 410.961.5254 or Paul@northpointyachtsales.com

42’ Sonic USA 42SS ‘02 $99,500 Twin 575 Mercs w/170 hours, Bravo drives w/showers.Full cabin with AC/Heat and seperate head.

Lowrance GPS, Electric Bolsters, Captains Call Exhaust. Includes custom rocket trailer. Intrinsic Yacht & Ship 410.263.9288 or chris@intrinsicyacht.com 42’ Wilbur Downeast Cruiser ’97 Great long range cruiser w/very comfortable accommodations. Single strm forward, large pilot house, U-shaped sea galley & huge aft main salon. Second price reduction $269,500 OBYS 410-226-0100.

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23’ Sea Ray Bowrider ‘96 454 Merc. Trailer, very nice ............................... $11,900 23’ Maxum SCR ‘92 235hp Merc, trailer .................................................... $11,900 24’ Sweetwater Pontoon ‘05 90hp Honda 4 stroke, lift kept ..........Under Contract 26’ Bayliner Express‘03 S/250hp, air, nice.................................................. $24,900 27’ Sea Ray Sundancer ‘88 new 4.3L Mercs & Drives .............................. $14,900 28’ Privateer Open Utility ‘01 270HP Diesel Inboard ............................... $39,900 30’ Mainship Pilot II ‘04 315HP Yanmar, Mint Cond. ............................. $89,900 31’ Sea Ray Sundancer ‘91 T/454 IB’s, new canvas & Upholstery ............. $15,500 31’ Rinker Fiesta ‘00 T/250hp, gen, AC, nice ............................................ $41,900 32’ Monterey Express ‘98 T/260HP, Loaded w/ Gen, exc. cond. ............... $42,900 32’ Carver Mariner ‘89 T/260hp, very clean .............................................. $33,900 32’ Trojan F-32 Flybridge ‘81 T250HP, Gen, AC Nice ............................. $19,900 33’ Bertram Sportfish ‘87 T/Cat Diesels, mint condition .......................... $84,500 34’ Silverton Sedan Bridge ‘84 T/260hp, air, nice...................................... $19,900 38’ Holiday Mansion Houseboat ‘87 T/235hp, needs work ........................ $8,500 40’ Mainship Double Cabin ‘84 T/200hp Perkins, gen, AC, nice ............. $49,900 43’ Viking DCMY Flybridge ‘77 T/350hp, gen ......................................... $48,500 50’ Post S/B ‘96 T820 HP MANs Mint .................................................. $369,900 50’ Bestway CPMY ‘87 T/358hp Volvos, Stabilizers, Mint...................... $189,900 63’ Sea Ray Sundancer ‘96 Arenson Drives, Mint ................................... $345,000 70’ Hatteras ED MY ‘80 4 Strm, Many upgrades .................................... $350,000

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43’ Carver Aft 430 Cockpit Motor Yacht ’96 Twin Cummings dsl, Gen, Air/ Heat, sundeck hardtop and enclosure many upgrades $106,900 Call Tony Tumas day or evening (443) 553-5046. email: tony@greatblueyachts.com, see photos & full specs at greatblueyachts.com 44’ Sea Ray Sedan Bridge ‘98 $159,500 - Loaded, meticulously maintained, low hour, diesel powered with the tan canvas package and dark charcoal grey hull. T/CAT 3126’s.

Intrinsic Yacht & Ship 410.263.9288 or rodger@intrinsicyacht.com 43' Grand Banks Eastbay '00 $299,000 Two strm Eastbay, Caterpillar 3208 435hp dsl engines, all new linens, galley, bathrooms w/showers, air conditioned throughout, revarnished teak, Rolls batteries, new led lights throughout, Satellite TV. Call Richard Miller (410) 778-5951 43’ Hatteras Motor Yacht ’76 Classic vessel with a covered cockpit & plenty of deck space. Powered by twin Cummins 903s. She won’t last long! $47,000. Contact Patrick 410-267-8181 Patrick@AnnapolisYachtSales.com 43’ 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. Bring offers. Rick Casali 410-2795309 or Rick@NorthPointYachtSales.com

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

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

44’ Hinckley Talaria Flybridge ’08 BLUE ANGEL represents a virtually new T-44 FB and is a head-turner wherever she goes. Outfitted w/the ultimate in entertainment systems & options; she leaves nothing to be desired. Recent clean survey available! $849k Offered by Hinckley Yachts, contact Peter Howard (410) 263-0095 or phoward@hinckleyyachts.com 44’ Navigator 4400 ’03 Pilothouse Motoryacht - Twin 318-hp dsl engines w/low hrs – Two Queen cabins – Lacquered cherry joiner work. Uptown Girl is ready to cruise. $225,000.

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

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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

46' Ocean Yacht Super Sport '85 Fresh Water Boat, Very clean and Loaded. $105,000. Please call Stephen K. Parker 443-553-2518 sparker@jacksonmarinesales.com

46’ Ocean SS ‘07 $599,000 Loaded with equipment and outfitted with great attention to detail, boasting numerous upgrades and expertly maintained. Upgraded C-15 CATS with 300 hours. 3 Staterooms, 2 Heads. Flybridge AC Intrinsic Yacht & Ship 410.263.9288 or chris@intrinsicyacht.com

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46’ Robertson and Caine Lion 2004 $179,000. Luxurious, powerful, blue water cruiser, three spacious decks, highest quality hardware, fittings. Huge fly bridge, fully equipped steering station, only Lion 46 with lifting foil for better performance and fuel efficiency.

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47’ Robertson and Caine Leopard 47PC 2007 Asking $399,000. This yacht sways even hardened sailors to a powerboat w/jaw-dropping luxuries & space. Cummings diesels sip fuel cruising quietly at 12 knots, 4 double state rooms, en-suite heads, stall showers.

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47’ Kenner Suanee 47 ‘67 Classic Twin 6cyl, Gen set, heat/air, fly bridge, hard top for aft deck- many upgrades $29,900 Call Tony Tumas day or evening (443) 553-5046. email: tony@ greatblueyachts.com, see photos & full specs at www.greatblueyachts.com

47’ Riviera Excalibur M470 ’04 COMPLETE Refit 2011. New motors, drives soft goods, electronics, everything. Boat was lift kept under cover in fresh water. Only redone to keep a crew busy. Unreal opportunity.

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

47’ Robertson and Caine Leopard 47PC 2007 $399,000. Upgraded engines w/exceptional fuel efficiency. 4 double state rooms with en-suite heads and stall showers, ideal for ICW, islands and off shore sport fishing.

Professionally maintained since new. 800-672-1327 www.MooringsBrokerage.com

47’ Robertson and Caine Leopard 47PC 2007 $399,000 This model recently featured on the cover of Passagemaker Magazine. Best fuel economy & range, ideal for ICW, islands & off shore sport fishing. 4 double state rooms, en-suite heads, stall showers.

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47' Robertson and Caine Leopard 47PC 2011 Asking $699,000. Rare opportunity - still under factory warranty at huge discount. Under 200 hrs! 4 cabin model w/ensuite heads and stall showers +2 additional crew cabins. Fully loaded with options.

800-672-1327 www.MooringsBrokerage.com DeFever 48 Trawler ’88 Excellent cond., Twin Lehman 135 low hrs, generator, washer/dryer, 3 cabins, 2 heads. AC, davits & dinghy w/ OB. Ready to go south. Excel. live aboard.

No brokers. $200,010 ovb offer.

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49’ Alden 49 ‘05 We are confident that Raven will impress the most discriminating yachtsmen. Make an appointment see this boat so you can see firsthand why this is a very special boat. Please Call Ken Comerford 410-280-2038 ext, 112. Offered at $749,000

50’ Post Sportfish Cruiser ’96 T 820HP MANS, 3 staterooms, 2 heads. Never fished. Mint cond. $369,000 Upper Chesapeake Yacht Sales 610-299-3598.

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50' Bestway CPMY ‘87 Twin 358 HP Volvo diesels, Niad Stabilizers. Boat is two stateroom/two heads and shed kept most of its life. $189,900 OBO Upper Chesapeake Yacht Sales 610-299-3598.

58’ Sea Ray Super Sun Sport ‘97 Powered by T/Cat 3408’s w/800 hours.

Two spacious staterooms, 2 heads and an expansive cockpit for entertaining. Boasts a hydraulic garage for your jetski. Pristine. $274,900 Intrinsic Yacht & Ship 410.263.9288 or chris@intrinsicyacht.com

TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY Stainless Steel CQR Anchor, 35# Never used. Dress up your boat! Lists $1800. Sell $995. Call (410) 263-2611.

50’ Ocean SS ‘05 $529,000 Well equipped for fishing and/or entertaining.

Recent upgrades include electronics, interior and mechanicals.

Twin MTU/DD Series 60, 825hp each.

Intrinsic Yacht & Ship 410.263.9288 or larry@intrinsicyacht.com

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49’ Trawler Defever ‘02 CPMY A full displacement cruising yacht. Twin Deere 150-hp, 1475 hrs; Westerbeke 12.5KW gen. Two strms, 2 heads, Vacuflush, large galley, washer & dryer.

NavNet 3d with 12” and 8” MFD, auto pilot, radios, etc. Bow thruster, 200’ chain, Rocna anchor. Asking $375,000.

Located in Annapolis. For details call Don @ 239-404-1475, 239-404-3952 or email gotdefever49@gmail.com.

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS A&M Marine Services........................... 34

Cutwater Marine Sales......................... 51

North Point Yacht Sales......................... 4

Alliance Marine................................ 17,82

Cypress Marine..................................... 89

Oxford Boatyard Yacht Sales.............. 97

Annapolis Boat Show........................... 81

Eastport Yacht Company..................... 65

Pettit Paint........................................ 12,74

Annapolis Inflatables/The Marina....... 11

Electronic Marine................................. 61

Porter’s Seneca Marina........................ 66

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Annapolis Yacht Sales.................... 29,36

Environmental Water Technologies... 15

Prince William Marina.......................... 60

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Quickline USA....................................... 64

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Fawcett Boat Supplies......................... 37

Rhode River Marina.............................. 15

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Ferry Point Marina................................ 69

Sassafras Harbor Marina Yacht Sales.49

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Florida Bow Thrusters........................... 5

Scandia Marine Services...... 72,76,85,88

Black Dog Propellers........................... 41

Harbor East Marina.............................. 50

Sea Tow............................................ 24,25

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Selby Bay Marina.................................. 39

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Hinckley Yacht Services........................ 7

Shipwright Harbor................................ 62

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Calvert County Dept of Econ Dev............83

Hinckley Yachts Annapolis................. 95

Skipjack Cove Yachting Resort............ 9

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Campbells Boatyard............................. 64

Interlux.................................................. 19

Smith’s Marina...................................... 66

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Cape Charles Town Harbor................. 73

Intrinsic Yacht & Ship..................... 20,21

Smoove Wax......................................... 46

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##Start of the Marathon Race at Capt. Sam’s, Bushwood, MD, in 1970. Photo courtesy of David Nelson and the Calvert Marine Museum

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utboard powerboat racing on or near the Potomac River was one of the largest and most popular spectator sports in Southern Maryland after World War II. Thousands of fans flocked to venues such as Capt. Sam’s in Bushwood, Abell’s Wharf in Leonardtown, and Swann’s Pier in Piney Point. Most racers were members of the Southern Maryland Boat Club.

With names such as Miss Conduct (above) and the like, this was a lively class with an attitude, to say the least.

To give you some context, the same year this photo was taken (1970), Bill Muncey won the President’s Cup for hydroplanes in Washington, DC; the Beatles released their 12th and final album, “Let It Be”; Ford Motors introduced the Pinto; singers Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin died; the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and Environmental Protection Agency were formed;

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radio’s Casey Kasem debuted “American Top 40”; and the Baltimore Orioles won their second World Championship. Notable births in 1970 include Mariah Carey, Naomi Campbell, Tina Fey, Gabbie Giffords, Queen Latifah, Uma Thurman, and Vince Vaughn.

But, I digress… For a new exhibit in 2013, the Calvert Marine Museum in Solomons is documenting Southern Maryland’s history of outboard powerboat racing and would like to hear from you. Museum staffers are interviewing former racers and gathering photographs and memorabilia for the exhibit. Also, a reunion of former racers and family members is planned for next June (stay tuned with PropTalk for more details when they become available). If you have information that you would like to share with the museum, contact Robert Hurry at (410) 326-2042 x35 or hurryrj@co.cal.md.us.

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