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The Luck Factor: Anything Can Happen Under Power at Sea

So what happens when you wrap a line around your prop or get a case of kidney stones in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean? Read here to find out about the logistics involved in a trip across the pond under power. by Peter Swanson

Whiff of Workboat: All-Inclusive Definition Makes Trawler and Tug Buying a Tricky Business

Seat a group of trawler builders around a table, and they will trade stories until the beer runs out. With the possible exception of motorcycles, no purchase engages ego and emotion more than boat buying— especially tugs and trawlers. by Peter Swanson

Chicken Necker 101: Crabbing and Crab Picking

Perhaps nothing is more enjoyable than an authentic Bay Country crab feast… Unless you decide to catch your own crabs and then prepare them at home for ultimate summer backyard enjoyment. Read here to find out how. by Gary Reich

Celebrating Chesapeake Country “See” Foods ##Photo by Ed Wigglesworth

Join our hyperactive editor in celebrating crustaceans, bivalves, and piscatorial critters harvested from the Bay—and fried in butter, of course. by Gary Reich

Team PropTalk Debuts the Blue Lilypad

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PropTalk Builds the Chesapeake Light Craft Cocktail Class Racer: Part 7

Over the last several months, the team at PropTalk Magazine has been putting sweat equity into their own homegrown boatbuilding project with the help of a kit from Chesapeake Light Craft. Find out if the team will finish in time for the 2012 Cocktail Class National Championships. by Gary Reich

Predicting the Unknown: The Chesapeake Power Boat Symposium

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How can you predict with confidence the performance of a proposed powerboat design in sloppy conditions? How about in survival conditions? What effect does bottom warp have when compared to constant deadrise in planing boat performance? Check in here to get the scoop on the latest in powerboat design and theory. by Charlie Iliff

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Prop Thoughts: House Versus Boat Out of My Mind: To Dream, Perchance To Lust Dock Talk Cocktail Class Racer 2012 National Championship Preview Chesapeake Boating Calendar presented by the Boatyard Bar & Grill

29 Bay Brands: Old Bay Seasoning by Ruth Christie 46 PropTalk’s Chesapeake Dock Bar Guide

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70 Chesapeake Fish News, Forecasts, and Spots by Capt. C.D. Dollar presented by TidalFish.com 76 Chesapeake Bay Fishing Charters, Guides, and Head Boats 77 Biz Buzz 78 Brokerage and Classified Sections 85 Brokerage Form 86 Index of Advertisers 87 Marketplace Section 89 Subscription Form 90 Chesapeake Classic: On Top of the Bay

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Prop Thoughts with

Gary Reich

House vs Boat

fter spending more than 11 years living on boats and another decade living in apartment and condo boxes of some sort, I decided I should probably grow up and buy a house. I even decided that buying one with a largish yard, huge, leaf-shedding tress, and lots of landscape beds with perennial shrubs to trim was a good move. So far I’ve avoided turning the whole thing into a suburban wasteland with a gallon of Roundup, but the daily yard and fix-it chores have sent me on a reflective tour of simpler times afloat. Whether you cruise or live aboard, sometimes liquid life is a bit simpler than home life. When I lived aboard, all I needed was a sleeping bag and a pillow. Now I’m perplexed by Egyptian cotton, thread counts, and bed “parts” I have no clue about. By the way, what the hell is a duvet? I could usually fix just about anything on my boat without getting a pro involved. Now some guy towing a tar trailer behind his station wagon is telling me my driveway needs sealing. Do I trust him? He said he just did my neighbor’s driveway down the street. When I lived on a boat, I could catch dinner from my foredeck. The only thing I catch from my deck now is a nasty look from my neighbors when I fire up the bluefish smoker. On a boat, the simple solution for annoying neighbors is casting off the dock lines and going for a cruise. Now the “simple” solution is to move.

Heating and cooling my small boat generally were solved by a trip to the hardware store for a space heater or window air conditioning unit. Now my heating and cooling needs are discussed in BTUs and tons… and thousands of dollars. Everything on a boat can be fixed with 3M 5200 adhesive/ sealant. If you need 3M 5200 adhesive on a house, you’re in trouble. When you buy a boat in Bay Country, you pay taxes when you buy it. Now someone from one government agency or another demands money on a weekly basis. I slipped on a frosty dock and cut my leg open on the way to the shower house one morning when I lived aboard. I stepped on my cat on the way to the shower last week. Plants are bad luck on a boat. The legend is true on land, too— the arborist wants $1000 to “fix” my rotten Norway maple. I had to chip my way into my icecovered boat with my car keys one cold winter evening. Now I can just use a sledge hammer. That’s what they’re for, right? Going home used to mean getting away from it all. Now it means yard work. Send your own eccentric comparisons between boat and home life to gary@proptalk.com. All the best,

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Out of My Mind

by Ruth Christie

To Dream, Perchance To Lust

very boat has her advantages and disadvantages. As we gear up for the coming boat show season in Annapolis, I started making a wish list for my boat:

Wood You?

Simply put, my husband and I are challenged when it comes to caring for teak. We’ve neither the talent nor time to take care of our toe rail and other varnish-weary teak accents on the topsides. Various parts of each are flaking, sport an angry pus-yellow color, and are coming seriously unglued, thanks in part to our unwillingness to hire a varnish ace. Until now, hopefully. That is my dream.

on and off the swim platform; (3) sanely secures the dinghy apparatus while underway; and (4) looks nice. The last one is the really hard part. Davits, cranes, booms, masts, hoists, pulleys, and all other manner of dinghy movers and shakers are, well, ugly. They mess up the overall look of the boat. I want something that blends into our boat’s lines and works well. As with other parts of my life, I think I need professional help on this one.

I Have Half a Brain…

I’m not having a lot of success thinking through the shelf, storage container, bags, and food thing in the galley’s fridge. At the beginning of a cruise, we randomly throw assorted bags of food onto the top shelf and hope for the best. The bottom boasts a mad jumble of soda and beer cans, a wine bottle or two, milk and cream containers, and a few food items that have managed to escape the cramped quarters of ##Help!

##Mind you, this was at the end of a week-long Southern Bay cruise.

Move Over, Kids

Raging teenage hormones, “tweener” snits, and close quarters make for loud bedfellows, especially if the two little balls of angst share one “room” with a top and bottom berth and limited toy and storage space. I’m thinking separate bedrooms each with a door, a comfy berth, and plenty of storage for clothes, books, games, and other distractions. The greater the distance apart, the better.

Hoist That Dinghy

What I’m looking for is some kind of contraption that: (1) carries the weight of our dinghy, gas tank, and outboard motor to protect the captain’s back (two spinal surgeries and counting…); (2) lets us easily get the dinghy and accessories

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the shelf above. On each side of the fridge, the icebox and storage bin for pots and pans are so big, I have trouble finding and reaching things. Where’s Martha Stewart when you need her?

All Washed Up

A dishwasher; no, not the two-legged, apron-wearing kind. After meals, cleaned but wet pots, plates, utensils, and the like drying on cloths act as soppy sentries barring entry into important things. I have to pull each dish towel around to uncover access points to the fridge, ice, or the stovetop and then re-nudge everything back out of the way until the next time I need something under them. In addition to hiding and dealing with the culinary clutter, having a dishwasher would save me time, too. Maybe I’d be able to tackle that teak.

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Forty-Five and Goin’ Strong The Maryland Seafood Festival

ome September 8-9, the South Beach at Sandy Point State Park in Annapolis will be full of fun things to see, do, hear, and eat. As you enjoy lively music and tasty treats, don’t miss the Department of Natural Resources’ Maryland Fishing Challenge Featuring Diamond Jim Award Ceremony Saturday at 11 a.m. In addition to other raffle winners, the grand prize is a bass boat from Bass Pro Shops. You’ll also enjoy the crab soup cookoff ($8 on Saturday morning), the crabcake eating contest, pro food vendors, various demos, sports bar, arts and crafts vendors, and other Chesapeake Bay delights.

It’s Showtime

ain or shine, the festival hours are: Saturday (September 8) from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday (September 9) from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. On Saturday, listen to the Chesapeake Steel Drum Band (1 p.m.), The Reagan Years—Music from the 1980s (3 p.m.), Jambulay—Caribbean Music (5 p.m.), and The Crawdaddies—Cajun/ Zydeco (7:30 p.m.). On Sunday, enjoy the Jazz Caribbean Trio (10:30 a.m.), School of Rock (noon), Dimestore Profit (modern alternative rock) (1:30 p.m.), Kelly Bell Band (blues, hip-hop, and funk) (3 p.m.), Dave Tieff Band (5 p.m.), and Sweet Leda (smooth rock and groove) (6:15 p.m.).

How Do I Get There?

n Saturday (9:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.) and Sunday (9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.), take advantage of the festival’s continuous shuttle service between Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) at 101 College Parkway in Arnold, MD, and the festival (1100 East College Parkway). Donate $5 per car to the Wounded Warrior Project. Note: There is extremely limited parking at Sandy Point State Park, which charges $5 per person per vehicle. When the park reaches capacity for vehicles, drivers will be directed to AACC anyway.

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So, What’s New?

avor 25 new menu items, taste imported and craft beers, enjoy the expanded chef demo tent, see the Oyster Recovery Partnership’s Chesapeake Bay watermen demos and exhibits, and then gawk at the King BMX Stunt Team’s high-energy Bike Stunt Show both days of the festival consisting of both flatland and ramp stunts. Unlike prior years, rather than tickets, you can pay vendors directly. No more having to worry about unused tickets. In the expanded chef demo tent, see what chefs Spike Gjerde, Alfredo Malinis, Jr., Clint Roze, Barton Seaver, and Chad Wells can cook up. At the new and improved interactive kids’ zone, youngsters will enjoy a casting clinic; an inflatable Moon Bounce house, obstacle course, and slide; horseshoe crab and raptor exhibits; and the Fishmobile (touch tanks). And, parents, be sure to pick up a free Child Safe ID Kit. mdseafoodfestival.com

##Photo from 2011’s Maryland Seafood Festival by Talisha Dunn-Square

##Kids disappear with delight into the Moon Bounce during last year’s festival. Photo by Talisha Dunn-Square

Tickets, Please • General Admission Per Adult: $12 Online Until August 31; $14 Thereafter • Kids Ages 12 and Younger: No Charge • VIP Tickets: $55 Per Person; $100 Per Couple (Designate Saturday or Sunday); Includes Admission, Beer/Wine/Soda/Water, Special Parking) • Bus and Group Tour Package: $12 Per Person • Seniors Ages 65 and Older: $9 Per Person • Active Duty Military: $9 Per Person • Note that nominal fees apply to all ticket types. General admission does not include food or drink; bring cash to buy food inside the festival. A mere $15 gets you a Seafood Sampler Platter. Buy your tickets at the gate or online through September 7. Pick up tickets bought after September 1 at Will Call. Plenty of tickets will be available at the Gate. Coolers, outside food and beverages, and pets are not permitted inside the festival. proptalk.com

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Cocktail Class

National Championship by Gary Reich

Preview

he fine folks at Farr Yacht weigh under 200 pounds in the boats tion as well. Each boat must be equipped Design, who are known for with six-horsepower outboards, and those with an outboard kill switch that tethers their go-fast sailboat designs over 200 pounds in the boats with eight to the driver, a paddle, and the driver (we don’t hold it against them, horsepower boats. But new at this year’s must wear a personal flotation device and honest), reside in an office right across the championship is a “Heavyweight” sixa helmet (bike helmets OK). Drivers are street from PropTalk world headquarters. horsepower class that allows racers over not permitted to consume alcohol until In September last year, Keith Carew, a the magic number to face off in the smaller their race heats have concluded, despite designer at the firm, tipped us off about horsepower class. the catchy name of the class. the cool little race What you will see when you get there boats for which are racers from all walks and backgrounds he had recently exchanging ideas and tips they’ve learned digitized the plans. building and finishing their boats before We expressed serious competition takes place. Perhaps immediate interest one of the most entertaining parts of the in the concept event is looking at the many different of racing these names and paint schemes racers use to outboard-powered personalize their craft. racing craft on the The races will take place on Lawyers Bay, and the rest Cove off the Chester River, where there is pretty much is ample protechistory. tion from wind, But after not and wakes from posting at the passing boats. ##Bob Wallace puts the beans to it at a recent Cocktail Class first annual HarOnce things get gathering at Kent Island Yacht Club. Photo by Bob Priest ris Invitational underway, you Regatta (we were will witness “heat there, but without racing of no more a complete craft), that six boats in and being unable to attend another regatta each heat, and at Kent Island Yacht Club, competitive there will be three jabs have started to fly back and forth races run with each across the street between our offices. group of boats. There’s even been a recommendation The top two boats that we change our magazine’s name to in each set of heats “AllTalk.” It was still not known whether will race in a final PropTalk would post an entry at the Nathree-race heat to tional Championships (which will be held determine the NaAugust 18 at the Rock Hall Yacht Club in tional standing. If Rock Hall, MD) when this issue went to there are less than ##National championship action at Rock Hall last year. press, but we do know that Cocktail Class six boats in a class, racing is just about as good as it gets in the there will be three fun category. Here’s what to expect at the heats with the cuevent August 18 at 1 p.m. Each racer must be a member of the mulative standing in each heat determinCocktail Class Racers are powered by Cocktail Class Wooden Boat Racing Asso- ing that Class National standing.” Look either six- or eight-horsepower outboards. ciation (CCWBRA), and the boat must be for Team PropTalk at the event—with or Generally speaking, you’ll find racers who numbered and registered with the associawithout a boat.

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he Deltaville Maritime Museum building in Deltaville, VA, several one-of-a-kind historical artifacts and exhibits, and the outdoor Exhibit Pavilion were completely destroyed by fire July 18. No one was hurt during the blaze, and the cause remains unknown. Curator Raynell Smith says, “Hearts broke as the pavilion shed collapsed over eight little Wright skiffs, just two days from launching. While the skiffs can be reproduced, not so our W. A. Johns, three-log-bottom sailing canoe, little sora skiff, and dugout canoe, which all burned to cinders. Less than six of 24 boat models survived with structural and water damage, and most of our library books are severely water damaged. But we were able to save some irreplaceable items, including museum files and photographs, John Coe’s portrait, George Salley’s sea shanty collection, the Wright family’s boatbuilding tools and blocks, Luther Hackett’s toolbox with his tools, the Jefferson Davis campaign chair, and other irreplaceable items. Deltaville’s unofficial motto is, ‘We’re all here because we’re not all there. This fire

is not going to defeat us.” Hundreds of people have contacted museum staff to show their support and offer help. Staff say, “The response has been overwhelming; we are humbled by the outpouring of love. We intend to move forward and produce all of our scheduled 2012 outdoor events, including the Farmer’s Markets, Arts and Seafood Festival, Groovin’ in the Park concert series, Halloween Haunted Trail, and others.” Smith adds, “We are operating out of an office trailer donated by Derwood and Deborah Usry. Our new building will be professionally designed for exhibits and will include a lecture hall and educational presentation area. We hope to reopen in April 2013.” Run completely on contributions and donations from members and community supporters, the museum and the Holly Point Nature Park were founded in September of 2002 to collect and preserve the boatbuilding history of Deltaville, VA. To help, simply call (804) 776-7200, or mail a donation to: Deltaville Maritime Museum, PO Box 466, Deltaville, VA 23043.

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he entrance to Rock Hall Harbor is now straighter and deeper, allowing powerboaters easier and safer access to the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s many restaurants, marinas, and marine related services. Watermen and charter boats rely on the harbor to be safely navigable to earn a living. Previously, the channel angled to the west after passing the jetties at the entrance and frequently had problems with sand filling the channel from the northwest side. The Kent County Department of Public Works contracted with Dissen & Juhn Corporation in Stevensville, MD, for the dredging. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Boating Services provided technical assistance and funding. About 6400 cubic yards of silt and clay were removed from the entrance of Rock Hall Harbor and transported in watertight trucks to an existing dredge material placement site approximately seven miles from town. The new day marker # 5 (below) is now in position. The project, completed June 5, took a little over a month. The depth is now a minimum of seven feet at mean low tide and has been realigned to follow a straight, U.S. Coast Guard-marked channel. It is more to the east of the old Army Corps defined channel. The new, straight alignment should better flush the harbor, slowing the deposit of silt and allowing the entrance to stay navigable for a longer time. The channel will be monitored to see if thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s true. The project was funded through a State Waterway Improvement Fund grant.

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Wish-A-Fish: Two Times the Fun

uly 21 brought a Wish-A-Fish Foun- daily routines. Even with off and on rain all dation event to Ocean City, MD, day, almost all of the families called us to during the Ocean City Marlin Club/ say they were eager to go fishing. TwentyKids Classic Tournament at Bahia Marina. four families checked in and received hats, Organizer Frank Goodhart III says, “More T-shirts, and a safety briefing and life than 70 special needs kids and their families spent the day catching flounder, sand sharks, and blue fish on headboats Judith M and Tortuga II. Private and corporate groups donated more than $5000 to the Wish-A-Fish Foundation. The event concluded with a celebratory reception for participants at the Ocean City Marlin Club, during which the kids received rod and reel ##Wish-A-Fish combos, prizes, goodie bags, Foundation rocks near Annapolis. and medals.” Photo courtesy of Also that Saturday, anglers Ralph Meloy at Sandy Point State Park in Annapolis enjoyed a full day of family fishing and picnicking fun. Ralph Meloy says, “For the past 12 jackets. We hosted 100 guests, including years, the Annapolis chapter of the Wish60 kids with special needs and their parents A-Fish Foundation has hosted events for and siblings. Thirty captains and first mates kids with life-threatening illnesses or disvolunteered vessels, fuel, fishing equipabilities to provide some relief from their ment, knowledge, and time to take the

families fishing, while 30 volunteers helped with festivities onshore. We fished close to Sandy Point, using the Bay Bridge and shoreline as a wind break and cover. Windows Catering Company in Alexandria, VA, donated a fantastic picnic lunch. Marty’s Sporting Goods in Edgewater, MD, and Tochterman’s Tackle in Baltimore, MD, provided tackle and other fishing supplies for the event.” Meloy adds, “The kids caught perch, spot, croaker, rockfish (left), rays, toadfish, and even a sea bass. Everyone came back excited and happy, with great stories of catching their first fish and all the sights of the Bay, despite the rain. The families received a framed family shot on each boat. The kids received fishing certificates, a trophy, a tackle box, and a rod and reel for their next fishing trip. The smiles on all the kids’ faces were priceless. I think we made some new fishermen.” Find more photos here: proptalk.com and wish-a-fish.org

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n Cambridge, MD, the replica of the Choptank River Lighthouse that is being erected, which PropTalk has been tracking, will open to the public as a minimuseum with free admission. “We’ve been thrilled to see all the action at Long Wharf Park as we’re building the lighthouse,” says Jackie Noller, president of the Choptank River Lighthouse Society. “So far this year, we’ve seen the Cambridge Main Street Farmers Market move to Long Wharf, and we saw the community raise funds to repair the beloved World War I Memorial Fountain there. We expect the lighthouse to add to the energy and excitement on the waterfront and to draw new visitors to the city.” And why not? The location is beautiful and iconic. Where else does Route 50 rise over a river so gently to form your gateway to Eastern Shore delights. The place is a nice mix of a highway and “Bay”-way. The Long Wharf is also home to the Municipal Yacht Basin, known as the city marina, which underwent a major expansion in recent years. The dockmaster’s office will be relocated into part of the

lighthouse. “In the 1800s, this waterfront was bustling with commerce,” says Noller. “Hundreds of skipjacks brought oysters in each day. There were packing houses and flour, lumber mills, and dozens of steamboats dropping off and picking up passengers. With these new projects, we can bring back excitement to Cambridge’s waterfront.” Plans are also underway for a multi-use development at Sailwinds Park. During the lighthouse dedication ceremony September 22, the official lighting will take place at dusk, and you are invited to gather at Long Wharf Park or on the water. The Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort will provide a Lighthouse Grand Opening Reception cocktail party and dinner, including tours beginning at 4 p.m. The reception starts at 5 p.m. Tickets cost $65 per person or $35 for current lighthouse donors. To buy tickets, call the Dorchester Chamber of Commerce at (410) 228-3575 or Wright’s Art & Framing at (410) 228-7977. Proceeds benefit the construction and maintenance costs of the lighthouse. Find more details here: choptankriverlightouse.org

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Salisbury Honors Michael J. McMullen with New Fire Boat

ocal officials and residents of Salisbury, MD, came out to show their excitement and support for the official christening of the M/V Michael J. McMullen fire and rescue boat at a ceremony June 23 at the Port of Salisbury. With both fire and medical service capabilities, the 36-foot MetalCraft Marine boat is ready to provide rapid response to boating accidents along the Wicomico and surrounding rivers. The boat was named for Army Sgt. Michael J. McMullen, who died at age 25 on January 10, 2006, serving with the Maryland Army National Guard during Operation Iraqi Freedom. He had lived on Maryland’s Eastern Shore for many years and worked in Salisbury as a paramedic for the fire department. He was wounded on Christmas Eve of 2005 while saving the life of another soldier.

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Canine Cruises Potomac Riverboat Co., Alexandria, VA.

Boston and the Sam Grow Band in Concert Patuxent River at Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons.

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National Rum Day

Capt. Steve Harman Poor Girls’ Open Bahia Marina, Ocean City, MD. Beach Bash Mount Trashmore Park, Virginia Beach, VA.

Caroline Summerfest Cruise the Choptank River to Denton, MD. Rock the Bay Poker Run Nauti-Goose Saloon, North East, MD. Boat Show and Open House Jackson Marine Sales, North East, MD. Crab Week Off the Choptank River at River Marsh Marina, Cambridge, MD. Beach N’ Boat Flounder Tournament Maryland waters of the Chesapeake Bay.

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Chesapeake Crab & Beer Festival National Harbor, MD.

Cocktail Class (CCWBRA) National Championship Regatta Rock Hall Yacht Club, MD.

Crab Feast at Historic J. M. Clayton Crab House Cambridge, MD. $25; $40 per couple. Navy Way Kids’ Boot Camp 10 a.m. to Noon. $37.

York County Waterway Alliance Croaker Tournament Dare Marina, Yorktown, VA. Wine, Women, and Fishing Ladies Charity Billfish Tournament Virginia Beach, VA.

Malcolm Campbell Becomes First Driver To Exceed 140 mph in a Speedboat, 1939 Rolling of the Bulls Marker 20 Restaurant, Hampton, VA. Dominion Derby Girls with whiffle ball bats? Mid-Atlantic $500,000 Sunset Marina, Ocean City, MD, and Canyon Club Resort Marina, Cape May, NJ.

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Escape to Solomons/ Customer Appreciation Event Off Back Creek in Solomons at Spring Cove Marina. Hosted by Clarks Landing.

Boating Safety Clinic Annapolis Maritime Museum. Meet John Greviskis, host of “Ship Shape TV,” and get a free vessel inspection.

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Leukemia Cup Powerboat Poker Run Old Dominion Boat Club, Alexandria, VA. RiverFest Kids’ Fishing Tournament and Awards Cookout On the Northeast River off of Charlestown Stone Wharf, MD. Hosted by Northern Bay Chapter of Maryland Saltwater Sportfishing Association.

The Steam Frigate Missouri Arrives at Gibraltar, Marking the First Trans-Atlantic Crossing by a Steamed-Powered Ship from the United States, 1843

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Waterman’s Paddle for Humanity Standup PaddleEast Coast Surfing board Race Washington Harbour, DC. Championships Maryland The Oceanfront, Virginia Beach, VA. RenaisBillfish Tournament sance Festival Revel Grove, Crownsville, Virginia Beach, VA. MD. Yee have been forewarned, mate. Fishing, parties, and more.

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Boat-Docking Contest Slaughter Creek Marina, Taylors Island, MD. $2. Full Moon Party Boatyard Bar & Grill, Eastport.

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Labor Day White Marlin Tournament Atlantic Ocean out of Ocean City Marlin Club, MD.

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After the Fourth Fireworks Rhode River near Mayo, MD.

Abbey Road Charity Boat Auction on the River: Off Miles River at Chesapeake Bay A Beatles Tribute Festival Gaylord Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. National Resort, National Harbor, MD. Jimmy Buffett in Concert Baltimore Jiffy Lube Live, Bristow, VA. Grand Prix Kent Island Cup On your mark. Get set. Go! Kent Island, MD. Outrigging fun. National Hard Port Palooza Crab Derby Port Deposit, MD. and Fair Off Annemessex River out of Somers Cove Marina, Crisfield, MD. Crab Powerboat Show races, boat-docking contests, parades, crafts, C&D Canal at Chesapeake City, MD. games, rides, and fireworks. Salute Your Troops Party Waterstock Tiki Bar, Solomons. Potomac River out of Tim’s Rivershore Restaurant & Crabhouse, Dumfries, VA.

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Park Rock Fest 2012 Off St. Mary’s River at Chancellors Run Regional Park, Great Mills, MD. Every type of music imaginable, save for classical, food, and more.

Sunset of Summer Elizabeth River at Tidewater Yacht Marina, Portsmouth, VA. Food, music, games, contests, classes, and more.

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Surf Expo Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL.

Atlantic City In-Water Power Boat & Brokerage Yacht Show Farley State Marina, Atlantic City, NJ.

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Fall Shoreline Cleanup 1 to 3 p.m. Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge near Rock Hall, MD.

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Onancock Harborfest Onancock Creek at the Town Wharf in Onancock VA.

Hampton Bay Days Hampton Roads, VA. Celebrate 30 years of free entertainment for the whole family.

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Antique & Classic Boat Show Cockrell Creek at Reedville Fishermen’s Museum, VA. BaySavers Fun-Raiser 6 to 10 p.m. The Point, Annapolis.

Beer and Wine Festival Up the Pocomoke River at Cypress Park, Pocomoke, MD.

Boating Party Gala Fundraiser 5:30 to 11 p.m. Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. $175. Fall Follies Breton Bay at Leonardtown, MD. Arts and crafts, food, and music.

Kids Fishing Derby 8 to 11:30 a.m. Downs Park, Annapolis.

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Wooden Canoe Rendezvous and Crab Festival Havre de Grace, MD. Daniel J. Murphy, Jr., Memorial Regatta Mays Landing, NJ.

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Start of Boating Skills and Seamanship Class 7:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays for eight weeks. Maryland City Volunteer Fire Department, Laurel, MD. Hosted by USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 24-03. $55.

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September 11th Memorial Spot Tournament Atlantic Ocean out of Ocean City Fishing Center, MD.

Patuxent River Fun Run Maryland Powerboat Club.

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Deep Creek Open and U.S. National Canoe and Kayak Championships Adventure Sports Center International, McHenry, MD. Slalom racing at its best! See many of the medalists from the London Olympics.

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Stroke of Luck Golf Tourney 8:30 a.m. Chesapeake Hills Golf Course, Lusby, MD. Hosted by Chesapeake Bay Power Boat Association to benefit Alzheimer’s disease research.

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Challenge Cup Fishing Tournament Ocean City Marlin Club, MD.

Solomons Offshore Grand Prix Patuxent River off Solomons. Antique & Classic Boat Show Pt. Pleasant, NJ. Hosted by Barnegat Bay New Jersey Chapter of Antique & Classic Boat Society.

Boatyard Beach Bash 5 to 9 p.m. Back Creek at Annapolis Maritime Museum. Co-hosted by Boatyard Bar & Grill. $60 general admission; $125 VIP (includes pre-party).

Corsica Watershed Awareness Day Bloomfield Farm, Centreville, MD.

Offshore Hero Poker Run Patuxent River and Chesapeake Bay near Solomons. Hosted by Chesapeake Bay Power Boat Association.

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River Rock’s Fall Fishing Tournament River Rock Pro Shop, Rock Hall, MD. Summer Sendoff: lues, Brews, and Barbecue 4 to 10 p.m. Cambridge, MD. Native American Festival Up Nanticoke River in Vienna, MD Coastal Cleanup Day

Marine Trades Association of Maryland Conference Back Creek at Port Annapolis Marina. International Talk Like A Pirate Day

Red Drum Tournament Harbor Tackle, Ocean City, MD. SunFest Ocean City, MD.

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Fun Friday! Oktoberfest Lewes, DE. Elkton Fall Fest Elkton, MD.

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

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. MidBay cruise and cocktail party to benefit Bonnie J. Addario Lung Cancer Foundation. Hosted by Baltimore YC. $100.

Fall Begins “Winter is an etching, spring a watercolor, summer an oil painting, and autumn a mosaic of them all.” ~Stanley Horowitz

Fall Boat Gear Swap 8 a.m. to Noon. Fawcett Boat Supplies, Annapolis. Instead of worms, early birds will enjoy coffee and donuts.

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Calvert County Watermen’s Festival Noon. Watermen’s Wharf, Solomons.

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Little Black Dress Party Tiki Bar, Solomons.

Patriotic Lighted Boat Parade At Dusk. Tred Avon River near Oxford, MD.

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

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

Clarksville Hydro- plane Challenge John Kerr Reservoir, Clarksville, VA. Pre-Boat Show Open House Annapolis Yacht Sales.

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National Hunting and Fishing Day

Fish Amnesty Day

Smithfield Music’s Aiken & Friends Fest Pagan River near Smithfield, VA.

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Washington Mini-Mental Washington, DC. Outrigged paddling fun.

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

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

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Offshore Powerboat Racing Patuxent River near Solomons. Life of a Waterman Tidal Rappahannock Outreach Headquarters, Farnham, VA.

National One-Hit Wonder Day

Trawler Fest University and Boat Show Up the Patapsco River at Baltimore Marine Center Inner Harbor Marina and Hyatt Regency Baltimore.

Cheap Trick and Blondie in Concert Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons. $42 reserved; $52 premium.

Full Moon Paddle 5 to 7 p.m. Bogles Wharf at the Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge near Rock Hall, MD.

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ne sniff, and you are sent to another time and place of sensory pleasures. It’s summer, it’s hot, and you’re hungry and thirsty. The table in front of you is laden with newspaper, icy Natty Bohs, and hot, steamed crabs coated with a fragrant, brown-red concoction. Old Bay Seasoning, Chesapeake Country, and blue crabs go together like three peas in a pod.

n the days before Old Bay, oysters were king, and crabs At first, local cooks weren’t interested, preferring were lowly things, abundant and dirt cheap. When crab instead their own “secret recipes” for spicing up steamed was served, it was most likely the pre-picked meat in crabs. Finally, a wholesaler at the fish market agreed to various preparations. Steamed hard crabs were popular sell Brunn’s blend. Brunn named his seasoning Old Bay chiefly among Eastern Shore watermen until refrigeraafter the Old Bay Line, an overnight passenger ship line tion and transportation improved, and seafood purveyors that plied Chesapeake Bay waters and was known for its started shipping them to retail stores around 1915. And genteel service and fine dining celebrating Bay specialso the crab boom went, with the catch soaring from about ties. For Old Bay Seasoning, word—and distribution— six million pounds in 1890 to 68 million pounds in 1930. quickly spread. The outbreak of World War II caused Crabs were served at amusement parks and taverns; they Baltimore’s largest plants to shift from domestic industry became so plentiful that some waterfront bars served them to making Liberty ships and supporting defense aerofor free. Old Bay nautics, with women Seasoning was joining the workforce as created during young men went to war. the dark days Even as things changed preceding World culturally and economiWar II. In 1938, cally over the years since a German-Jewish then, one thing stayed spice merchant the same: Chesapeake named Gustav Country’s love of Old C. Brunn sailed Bay Seasoning on with his family steamed blue crabs. to America, with Brunn’s Baltimore his hand-cranked Spice Company respice grinder in mained a family-run his luggage. The business until 1985, family settled in when Gustav (then in his ##Makes your mouth water, doesn’t it? Photo by Gary Reich Baltimore. Brunn 90s) sold the company to rented a small Smith Corona Machines. second-story space opposite the Wholesale Fish Market Soon after, Brunn died, but his spice lived on, being and went into business for himself. At first, he mixed bought and sold by various companies. In 1990, McCorblends for pickles and cured meats popular in Germany. mick & Company acquired the secret recipe for Old Bay. Soon, however, Brunn observed the local passion for Brunn’s original recipe has never changed. crabs—which home cooks at that time flavored with Old Bay Seasoning is mostly used to season crab and their own improvised crab-seasoning spice blends. Brunn shrimp dishes, but some people use it in Bloody Marys, thought there might be a market for premixed crab spices sausages, chili, or spaghetti sauce, or as a topping on popand tested ingredients and proportions until 1940. That’s corn, salads, eggs, fried chicken, French fries, tater tots, when he came up with the signature blend of celery salt, corn on the cob, boiled peanuts, and potato chips. Due cardamom, cassia, cloves, ginger, laurel leaves, mace, to the strong presence of the U.S. Navy in Maryland and mustard, paprika, pepper, and pimento. Virginia, it is a common galley fixture on Navy ships.

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The Luck Factor

Anything Can Happen Under Power at Sea Photos and Story by Peter Swanson

s a marketing initiative, the Nordhavn Atlantic Rally was audacious, far riskier than fully appreciated then or since. But not because the crossing was all that dangerous— Nordhavn’s Jim Leishman and rally planners had chosen the best months for the crossing: May and June. They also had screened the participants and their vessels, hired a weather router, and planned thoroughly for contingencies.

Near the end of the Bermuda-Azores leg, sea conditions began to deteriorate.

Hopping the Pond… Part Of It, At Least

Lady Luck

hat they could never guarantee was good luck. The Luck Factor explains why mariners down through the centuries have developed so many superstitions, including a fear of “Jonahs,” vessel name changes, bananas aboard, Friday departures, and many, many others. Ultimately, 18 vessels—most of them trawlers and most of them Nordhavns—crossed the Atlantic Ocean safely from Florida to Gibraltar. But what if the rally had lost a boat or suffered a fatality among the participants while under way? Surely, the events would have become instant headline news fodder. Nordhavns, if you are not familiar with the brand, are traditionally styled trawler yachts, mostly single-screw, designed for offshore passagemaking. In 2001-2002, a Nordhavn 40 made history, becoming the smallest powerboat to circumnavigate the globe. The crews were professional mariners from the staff of Nordhavn’s builders, Pacific Asian Enterprises. A range of Nordhavns participated in the Atlantic Rally, the most numerous being five 46s, and the smallest a 40. Many of the same staffers who participated in the Around the World event were support crew for the Atlantic Rally.

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he Bermuda-to-Azores portion of the rally was my leg—the middle leg of the voyage. I had a berth on Atlantic Escort, the Nordhavn 57 serving as rally flagship. The fleet came to Bermuda from South Florida, and from the Azores, the boats continued on to Gibraltar, where they made a triumphant “photo-op” entry to “The Rock.” The Bermuda-toAzores segment turned out to be the Luck Factor’s chosen leg as well.

Stones at Sea

e were three days away from Bermuda when the call came. Douglas Seaver, skipper of the Nordhavn 50 Four Across, hailed Atlantic Escort over the VHF radio. A group of us were in the pilothouse and heard the call. We knew something was wrong because of the tension in his voice and the fact that he did not ask for Leishman; he asked to speak directly to rally medical officer, Dr. Kevin Ware. Seaver said he had a 50-year-old crewman aboard, who was suffering a “terrible pain” in his belly. “It would be nice if we could take a look at his abdomen,” Ware said. “Let’s do it,” Leishman responded, pushing forward the throttles to achieve a speed of 10 knots. Leishman instructed his son James to see that the dinghy was launched; Dr. Ware

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would be making a Hypalon house call; by inflatable RIB, that is. As luck would have it, we were still enjoying benign sea conditions, but it wasn’t flat calm, either. As the doctor tended to his patient in the saloon of Four Across, the rest of us waited for word on Atlantic Escort’s pilothouse. No one said much. In the absence of information, it is surely a natural impulse to imagine the worst. Leishman drummed his fingers on the console. On his return, Dr. Ware gave us all an education on kidney stones, the occurrence of which, he said, was “painful but not fatal.” He said he had fed the patient painkillers and antibiotics, along with a prescription for a quart of water an hour. With any luck, he said, this combination would help pass the “stone,” which is actually the size of a coffee ground. The antibiotics would take care of any secondary infection or provide backup treatment in the event that kidney stones were not the problem, and the patient was actually suffering a gastrointestinal infection. By the following day, the patient was well on the way to recovery. It is a tribute to the Nordhavn Atlantic Rally’s planners that they had briefed skippers specifically about the likelihood of kidney stones. In fact, one of the risk factors was dehydration. Ware said the crew of Four Across had suffered seasickness, which is a quick way to become dehydrated.

##Five Nordhavn 46s form up for a group photo.

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The Motion of the Ocean

##Justin Zumwalt and James Leishman Jr. return to Atlantic Escort after having made repairs on the Nordhavn 40.

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he next encounter with the Luck Factor—with the Azores still three days over the horizon—was potentially more serious. Seas were running eight to 10 feet at a short interval as Justin Zumwalt, a young project manager for Nordhavn, jumped into the North Atlantic Ocean and started swimming. A couple hundred feet away, the Nordhavn 40 Uno Mas was rolling through 60 degrees, her active stabilizers seemingly non-functional. Zumwalt had volunteered to swim over and repair Uno Mas’s problem, but Leishman had hesitated to give the go-ahead. He was weighing the risk of putting a swimmer into an angry sea merely to restore the crew of Uno Mas to comfort; that’s what he initially believed. But perhaps it was something in their voices that changed Leishman’s mind. He had tried to talk the crew of Uno Mas through the repair, which required bypassing the inverter and connecting the hydraulic pump directly to the generator, but they weren’t grasping what they needed to do. Obviously, they were suffering from the boat’s roll. Over the VHF radio, they sounded rattled. Putting a dinghy in the water was out of the question, but Zumwalt insisted he’d had to swim in far more threatening surf on his native United States West Coast. Within minutes, he had horsed himself onto the 40’s swim platform. Two hours later, he had rewired Uno Mas so that all systems were functioning on the generator, enabling Uno Mas to get back under way.

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The general conclusion was that backup paravane stabilizers are essential to ocean voyaging under power. Indeed, the two vessels in the fleet using only paravanes were doing just fine. By contrast, Uno Mas was one of three rally vessels that had experienced problems with their active-fin stabilizers. Leishman said the experience taught him that each new boat should come with a switching system to bypass a bum inverter.

##Atlantic Escort takes the Nordhavn 40 Uno Mas under tow to affect a fuel transfer under way.

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ext day, same weather, and the Luck Factor struck again, only to be trumped by Nordhavn’s swimmers. Unless you have made a crossing, you might never imagine that you could get a line wrapped in your prop in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, which is exactly what happened to Autumn Wind, a Nordhavn 62, with the taverns of Horta in the Azores just a half day away. Autumn Wind had switched to its auxiliary or get-home engine and was chugging along in heavy seas at four and a half knots. At that speed, if we stayed alongside, we wouldn’t be pulling into Horta until midnight. Zumwalt, the crew

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member who had made a tactical swim to Uno Mas the day before, and James Leishman Jr., son of Jim Leishman, insisted that they be allowed to hack the line off Autumn Wind’s prop. If sending a swimmer over to Uno Mas yesterday was dicey, putting divers beneath a heaving, pitching, rolling 62-footer looked to be crazy. As Zumwalt and Leishman Jr., clad in wetsuits, swam over to Autumn Wind, Leishman Sr. carefully instructed Autumn Wind’s crew to keep the vessel into the seas, using only the bow thruster to hold her in place. After the swimmers ascertained that the culprit was a half-line wrapped several times around the propeller,

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Leishman Jr. timed his move. He waited for a period of relative stability to avoid being whacked on the head by the hull, and then dove under the stern with a knife in his hand. He made three cuts before coming back up again. At this point Leishman Sr. asked that Autumn Wind restart her main engine, and contrary to all conventional wisdom, instructed the crew to give her a blast of reverse. When they shifted into forward gear, the mean vibration that had been caused by the line was gone. Reversing the prop apparently finished the job that Leishman Jr. had started with his knife. Autumn Wind had her legs back and would be on the dock at Horta before dusk.

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Steady As She Goes

hese three incidents alone give a somewhat distorted view of the Bermuda-Azores leg. Most of the time was spent peaceably, even tediously. Crews fished, prepared meals, read books, and listened to music. At the halfway mark, the fleet stopped for a party that included swimming, hijinks, and a water skiing display behind an inflatable. As always, however, the real glory was arriving at an exotic new port—for most of us, our first arrival in the Azores. For me, the voyage confirmed a couple of old truths. The village elders are valued for their ability to anticipate events and plan, but often it takes the sinew and boldness of the young to carry the day. And when it comes to crossing the Atlantic Ocean under power, it is far easier for a fleet to employ the variety of talents needed to vanquish the Luck Factor. With its professional leadership, fleet doctor, and swimming engineers, the Atlantic Rally was the best way to go. proptalk.com

Whiff of Workboat by Peter Swanson

All-Inclusive Definition Makes Trawler and Tug Buying a Tricky Business

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eat a group of trawler builders around a table, and they will trade stories until the beer runs out. With the possible exception of motorcycles, no purchase engages ego and emotion more than boat buying. “A lot of times people pick the wrong wife because they’ve gone for the ‘look’ and not the person,” says Reuben Trane of Island Pilot Yachts and former builder of the Florida Bay Coaster. “Quite frankly, picking boats can go the same way. You fall in love with a boat, buy it, then figure out you’ve got the wrong bloody boat. I think we all know that these are emotional decisions.”

Channeling Choices

here are no statistics that illustrate how many people buy wrong each year, but you have to wonder whether the track record is worse for people buying “trawlers.” Trawlers are tricky; they can be fast or slow, be powered by a single or twins, carry a deep or shoal draft, and be

built of fiberglass or steel, cold molded, or stitch-and-glue methods. To muddy the waters further, power catamarans are often included in this category as well, since they appeal to the same Baby Boomer demographic of retirees and former sailors.

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Jim Leishman is vice president of Pacific Asian Enterprises, the builder of Nordhavn yachts. Leishman says his boats should be the standard-a trawler is a motorboat with a full-displacement, ballasted hull that is economical enough and with enough range to make long ocean passages. His gospel is the book Voyaging Under Power by the late Robert Beebe, who crossed oceans in his motoryacht Passagemaker. By this definition, recreational trawlers would all be ruggedly built, seagoing vessels, such as Nordhavns and other slow boats from builders such as KadeyKrogen, Selene, Willard, Monk, and Malahide.

Building a Brand Name

nfortunately for Leishman, the purity of this vision was undermined in the popular imagination years before he and his partners created the Nordhavn brand in the late 1980s. The boating public had already come to associate Grand Banks with the notion of trawlers, thanks to the Singapore builder’s effective marketing and stubborn adherence to a traditional look. Grand Banks Yachts is one of the most successful boatbuilders in history, having sold more than 1500 Grand Banks 42s between 1965 and 2005. In the early days, buyers were trawler folk, content to steam along close to shore at 10 knots. But by the go-go ’80s, Grand Banks was attracting buyers with a need

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for speed. Boat speed is largely a function of hull design and horsepower, and Grand Banks focused entirely on the latter as it began installing ever more powerful engines. Six years ago, Grand Banks got around to working the other half of the speed equation. The company engaged naval architects at Sparkman & Stephens to design the first Grand Banks with a V-shaped hull. Adopting a planing hull was a leap forward in performance without sacrificing the brand’s traditional

##Grand Banks, such as these two in the Bahamas, used to have semi-displacement hulls. Now the V-hulls enable them to ride more efficiently in the 20-knot zone. Photo by Peter Swanson

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esthetics above the water line. Today in its marketing, Grand Banks continues to refer to its 20-knot-plus Heritage series as trawlers or “trawler-styled.” Slow, fast, and faster, no matter how much they changed, Grand Banks somehow continued to be trawlers.

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Defining Definitions

ontradictions aside, most trawlers share one common denominator in the imagination of the boating public (the exceptions being those pesky catamarans). Regardless of their hull shape below the water, from the boot stripe up, most trawlers have a whiff of workboat in them.

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Ten Choices

Once you have determined your Trawler Mission Statement, go down the list and see how each choice best accomplishes the mission. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Trawler Type/Attribute

Positives

Negatives

Examples

(Full Displacement)

Economy, long range, carrying capacity, solid feel at sea

Slow

Great Harbour, Kadey-Krogen, Nordhavn, Selene, Willard (no longer in production)

Fast

Greater fuel burn, limited range at speed. The faster the boat, the more weight sensitive. Must slow down in a seaway

Albin, American Tug, Ranger Tug, Beneteau Swift Trawler, Grand Banks, Island Pilot, Mainship, Marlow, Nordic Tug, Ocean Alexander, Sabre

Mono-Hull

Traditional look, conventional interior layout, fits in standard marina slips

Less stable, displacement and semi-displacement vessels often slower

All of the above

Stable, fast, lots of deck space. Some are capable of trans-oceanic voyages

Unconventional interior layouts, some are too beamy for marina slips, lack buoyancy forward in seas

Endeavour Cat, Fontaine Pajot, Lagoon Power, Leopard, Maine Cat, PDQ

Single Screw

Can be economical to run and maintain. Well suited to round-bilge mono-hulls. Running gear protected by keel

Often makes for deeper draft. No back-up propulsion in case of motor shutdown. Poor steerage in reverse

All American Tugs. Ranger Tug. All Nordic Tugs. Smaller Albins. Mainship. Many custom-built steel vessels. Smaller Beneteau Swift Trawlers, many older Grand Banks, optional in larger Kadey-Krogens and Nordhavn, Ocean Alexander

Twin Screw

Excellent maneuverability. Redundant engines make a boat safer and more reliable. Throttle control also a backup for steering system failure. Can be configured for shoal draft

Higher initial costs and maintenance expenses. Can use more fuel than a single

All powercats. Grand Banks, Great Harbour, Island Pilot, Mainship, Marlow, Ocean Alexander, Sabre. Also on bigger Albins, bigger Beneteau Swift Trawlers and bigger Kadey-Krogens. Optional on bigger Nordhavns

Optimized for offshore work. Tracks well. Good protection for prop and shaft on single screw vessel. Allows fuel and machinery to be kept down lower for seakeeping

Somewhat less able as gunkholers, though deep keel can be an advantage when going aground. Fewer options for refuge during bad weather

Nordhavn, Selene, bigger Kadey-Krogens

Optimal for gunkholing, cruising the Bahamas and seeking refuge from storms

Can be poor at tracking. Can be difficult to dock on windy days. May lack protection for running gear

Albin, Ranger Tug, Great Harbour, Island Pilot, Marlow, most powercats, many Grand Banks

Mono- or Multi-Hull

Speed

Slow

Multi-Hull (Catamaran)

Single or Twin Screw

Fast versus slow Mono- versus multi-hull Twin- versus single-engine Deep versus shoal draft Fiberglass versus steel (or aluminum) Active versus passive stabilizers, or neither Raised pilot house versus deck house helm Flybridge or not Aft cabin or not American versus foreign made

Deep Keel

Draft

(5.5-Foot Draft or Greater)

Shoal Draft (Four-Foot Draft or Less)

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Some evoke the look of early 20thcentury fishing boats, some look like shrimpers, and some resemble tugboats, complete with faux smokestacks. Trane’s Island Pilot looks like a pilotboat, while Leishman’s Nordhavn 62 and new 63 look like miniature freighters. Marine industry people we interviewed agreed that nowadays “trawler” is a look. Otherwise, as Leishman of Nordhavn quipped, what’s to stop a zoomie, Euro-styled Silverton from being another fast trawler? A trawler’s styling is never Euro, even if it’s built in Europe by the likes of Beneteau.

Make a Mission Statement

ou Codega is a naval architect with a wide range of motor vessel designs in his portfolio, including the Great Harbour line of full-displacement coastal cruisers. Codega, Trane, and others suggested that every boat-buying project begin with a mission statement, like the one atop the Decision Tree accompanying this article. “Make a list of how you’re going to use the boat,” Codega says, adding, “List your typical trips. Here’s what I want to do: I want to leave on a Friday, go out and come back on a Monday. That might be one scenario. The other is that I have a week off from work, and I want to take off, travel a certain distance, and run six hours a day. That’s another scenario. Then you can prioritize that list. Here’s what I am going to do a lot, so that’s important to me. Crossing the Atlantic? I’d like to think about it, but it’s probably not going to happen.” Codega continues, “Once you have what you want to do and how you want to do it in mind, then you can say these are the boat characteristics I need to make that happen, how much speed and range, accommodations, and all that. Think what you want to do first, and then think about the boat to do it in. To some extent that takes the what-a-goodlooking-boat thing out of the process. It gets rid of the knee-jerk buying.” John Love is a retired ship operator who likes to cruise the Northeast United

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States in his Grand Banks with a single engine. He articulates how many trawler owners think. Love says, “The key for the trawler person is to think of proper engine operation at the low end, not the high end. If you are truly interested in a trawler, or let’s call it the trawler lifestyle, you’re going to be operating much more in the low end rather than the high end.” And with that we have the contemporary definition of trawler: A trawler is a recreational vessel reminiscent of a workboat above the waterline, which appeals to buyers wanting to cruise at slow speeds at least part of the time.

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ate cruising guide author “Skipper Bob” Reib used to advise prospective trawler buyers to choose the smallest boat on which they could cruise comfortably, not the biggest boat they could afford. If you accept the adage that people have the most fun on the smallest boat they ever owned, you might also accept, conversely, that people have the least fun on their biggest boat. Which brings us to simplicity: Unless you are the type of person who enjoys fiddling with mechanical and electrical systems at the expense of seeing the world, insist that your boatbuilder keep it simple. If buying used, look for a boat with the simplest systems. Generally, the more electricity needed for daily life on a boat under way, the more complicated the systems need to be. Finally, so much of what is written about boat buying assumes everyone has the money for a new purchase. One would hope that most of us would rather be on the water on a boat that is merely good, instead of confined to shore, for want of cash, with the formula for that perfect boat locked in our imaginations. Maybe the best advice of all is to buy the best trawler you can afford and learn to love her for who she is.

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Chicken Necker 101

Crabbing & Crab Picking

by Gary Reich

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illiam Warner first catalyzed my love affair with all things crab—Chesapeake Bay blue crabs, specifically—when I was about seven years old. As a prelude to imminent crabbing adventures, my father had given me a library copy of Warner’s Beautiful Swimmers: Watermen, Crabs and the Chesapeake Bay. My dad considered the book prerequisite reading—making damned sure that I knew the difference between a chicken-necker and a “real,” professional crabber. And while I am sure that most watermen in Eastern Bay still regarded us as chickenneckers, we did manage to almost always come home with a bushel or more to steam and pick with friends and neighbors during the summer months. The most appealing aspects of crabbing probably are the low cost of entry and overall fun factor. Crabs not only taste good, but are quick and sometimes tricky to catch—an enjoyable challenge for many. Just about anyone armed with a ball of cotton twine, a dip net, and a package of chicken necks (hence the term “chickennecker”) can find a waterside park or public or community dock and get started. Look for posted rules before you assume crabbing is permitted, though. The culmination of your hard work hopefully ends in the signature crab feast where you steam your catch with Old Bay Seasoning; pile the crabs on a newspaper-covered porch, deck, or patio table; and commence with the consumption of brewed malt beverages.

##Kids dig crabbing. Collin McCracken (L) and Noah Wigglesworth (R) show off a couple of nice ones they caught in a collapsible trap armed with a chicken neck. Photo by Ed Wigglesworth

Lay Down the Law

Methods to the Madness

The crab fisheries in Maryland and Virginia are highly regulated for both commercial and recreational crabbers. One of the first goals you should set for yourself is learning the numerous crabbing regulations for the state in which you live and crab. Maryland and Virginia both have different regulations regarding equipment, minimum sizes, and legal practices, so don’t assume that your knowledge of the law in Maryland will carry over if you drop a line or trap in Virginia or vice versa. Pay a visit to a bait and tackle shop that sells licenses or pick up a copy of the regulations when and if you get a license (if you need one). The rules are simply too lengthy (and boring, honestly) to list here.

The simplest means of catching a crab is “chicken-necking,” which also is known as hand-lining. With this method, the crabber ties off a chicken neck or other bait (check your bait shop or ask your grocer’s butcher to find them) to the end of a piece of cotton twine, drops it to the bottom, and then waits. When the line starts to move or go tight, it generally means a crab is dining on the offering. The crabber then slowly pulls the line toward the surface while the crab holds onto the bait like it’s the last food on earth. When the crab becomes visible, a dip net is quickly deployed to scoop it up before it swims away.

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Collapsible traps also are a good and generally inexpensive way to scare up some crabs for a feast. A collapsible trap is a square or rectangular cube made of wire with four sides that fall away when the trap hits the bottom. Placed inside the trap are any of the aforementioned baits. A section of line is attached to each side of “door” of the trap, and all four of these sections are then tied together to the main pull line, which is attached to a flat that bobs on the surface. After the trap is deployed, crabs find the bait and start snacking. Once all of the traps are deployed, the crabber slowly approaches each float, the line is quickly snapped upward and any crabs inside are trapped and brought to the surface for culling. A trotline (not a “trout” line, folks), is a long section of line with pieces of bait tied every six feet or so. You need a boat for this activity. On each end of the line is a length of chain to keep the line down, a float to mark the ends, and a weight to anchor the whole thing in place. Once the crabber has positioned his line and let it soak, one end of the line is placed on a roller that hangs over the side of the boat. As the boat moves slowly along, the line is gently lifted up and over the roller while the crabber waits to scoop up any crabs hanging stubbornly onto the baits. Some crabbers bait their lines with chicken necks, while others use bull lips or bagged soft clams attached with a pliable ring clamp. The key is to find something that the crabs like to eat, but also stands up to the crabs’ destructive claws. Salted eel is perhaps the best bait for trotlining and crabbing in general, but unfortunately, is very expensive (if you can even find it). Crab pots are large, metal traps with a central bait well that unassuming crabs crawl into. Since the pot entrance holes are funneled, the crab feels trapped (well, it is) and instinctively swims up and into a holding area where it cannot escape. Cull rings ensure that smaller crabs can swim back out. Regulations vary widely between Maryland and Virginia, so check first before using this highly effective method.

Getting Organized

Many Chesapeake Country bait and tackle shops carry crabbing gear. PropTalk headed over to the Eastern Shore where we found a great tackle shop with a well-stocked crabbing section. We knew we needed some collapsible traps, but we also needed gloves or tongs to allow us to handle the crabs without getting nipped, a tool for measuring, a net to catch any crabs we might see along the way, and a wooden bushel basket. Why a wooden bushel basket? Because it’s an “approved container” for crabs. If you put your crab catch in a cooler or other container, expect to get a ticket or warning if you are boarded by natural resources officials—we’ve seen it first hand. For traps, we decided to start out with five fully rigged collapsible traps. A fully rigged trap comes with a float and lines already attached and ready to go—just add bait. We found a five-pack that set us back $70. (If you have fewer than 11 collapsible traps in Maryland, you don’t need a license.) We also bought some wire ties to secure the bait in the trap, although there are wire springs, clips, and other accessories for attaching bait that work a little bit easier, but cost a little bit more. After sorting out a ruler tool for measuring, tongs, bushel basket, and a net, we were out the door for a little north of $100. A quick trip to the grocery store for some bait (chicken necks), and we were ready to go. proptalk.com

PropTalk’s Crabbing Starter Kit 1 pack of chicken necks or backs (one neck or back for each trap) 1 chicken wire crab net (around $15) 1 package black wire ties ($5) 1 pair of crab tongs for handling ($5.99) 1 crab ruler with five- and five-and-a-quarter inch markings ($2.99) 1 wooden bushel basket with lid ($9.99) 5-10 fully rigged collapsible vinyl-coated crab traps ($13-$20 each)

Catching Crafty Crustaceans

The next morning, we set out at dawn for Eastern Bay in Chesapeake Boating Club’s 19-foot, Twin-Vee center console, which with its low freeboard and shallow draft turned out to be a great crabbing platform. Once in Crab Alley Bay about an hour later (where the heck else would you go to catch crabs?), we looked for a good spot to deploy our gear. During the summer months you can find crabs anywhere, but PropTalk likes to set its gear in about five to eight feet of water. We began setting our traps on an underwater slope where some traps would be in five-foot depths and some on up to eight-foot depths (we had a depth sounder, but you can use a chart if you’re not equipped with one). Once we had a nice line of traps down, we let them sit or “soak” for about 10 minutes so that the crabs would have time to find our offerings. Our first trap had three crabs in it—one keeper and two throw backs. The next trap also had a keeper and two throwbacks. But the next three traps came up blank, so we leap-frogged those traps toward the more successful end of the trap line where we’d caught so they would be in more productive water.

##A trotliner works his line. Note the roller attac hed to the boat. Photo cour tesy of Steven C. Zinski, bluecrabinfo.net

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Obviously, the more traps you have, the more types of water and depths you can cover. While we did have to supplement our catch with a dozen or so crabs from Hunter’s Crabs in Grasonville, MD, the crabs we did catch were the nice, large, male crabs we know Eastern Bay is famous for. Equipped with enough crabs to feed a few folks, we headed back home.

Newspapers, Nosh, & Natty Boh

After the catch, make sure you keep your crabs as cool and moist as you can. If you don’t have a spare refrigerator (we can assure you that your significant other won’t appreciate a bushel of live crabs in the kitchen unit), try draping a piece of burlap or old towel over the crabs, lay the basket in the shade, and give them a thorough dousing in cool water every hour or so until you are ready to steam them. Do expect to lose a few, however. The stress of being out of the water and tangled up with a bunch of other angry crabs will take its toll. Everyone has their own methods, but if you’re from Bay Country, don’t let anyone catch you boiling crabs like they do

down south. That’s for amateurs. The preferred method for steaming Chesapeake Bay blue crabs is with a two-tier pot. PropTalk likes the Granite Wear brand, and the 19-quart size will hold up to two dozen number-one jimmies. While some folks have outdoor propane burners for crab steaming, I have found that a normal cook top works just fine. To get started, add about four quarts of water, two cans of National Bohemian, and a cup of vinegar to the bottom of your steaming outfit. Once you have your steaming brew cooked up, place the top unit over the liquid and start layering in crabs, Old Bay Seasoning, crabs, Old Bay Seasoning, and so on until all of your crabs are in, or you reach the top. If the crabs are ##A two-tier, 19-quart stea mer is perfect for stacked close to the top of steaming up to three dozen crabs at a tim the pot, keep an eye on e. Photo by Ga ry Reich the lid (especially when the steam starts flowing), as an agitated crab or two can send it flying. Once you are sure there is ample steam flowing, set a timer for about 20-25 minutes, or cook until every crab is orange-red in color.

catchers. Pic tured highly effective crab ##Collapsible traps are floa t. Crabs check in, h wit lete rep trap here is a fully rigged ch out. Photo by Gar y Rei but they don’t check

##A mess o’ angry jimmies. Photo by Gary Reich

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Old newspapers are essential to an orderly crab feast. While your crustaceans are steaming, you’ll want to lay down multiple layers of newsprint on your feasting table so that any liquids that spill out of the crabs or beer drinker are absorbed by the paper. The only other “place settings” you need are a mallet for each person (for cracking claws—you can also just use the sharp edge of a butter knife), brews of your choice, and perhaps a roll of paper towels for the sissies. Some folks like melted butter and Old Bay on the table, but… well… that’s their business. Picking crabs is tedious to some (have an expert show you how to cut steps and make it easier, or find instructions online), but if you take your time, enjoy the company, savor the flavors, and soak up the experience of being outside as the sun sets, well, there’s nothing quite like it. Once the feast is over, you can simply roll the whole newspaper/crab shooting match up and place it into a sealed plastic garbage bag. There probably isn’t anything smellier than a mess of rotten crab carcasses, so do your neighbors a favor and make sure you seal the mess up tight. That’s how PropTalk rolls, anyway. Send your crabbing and crabpicking stories to gary@proptalk.com.

Additional Resources

Maryland Department of Natural Resources Crabbing Regulations dnr.state.md.us/fisheries/regulations/regindex.asp?page=bluecrab Virginia Marine Resources Commission Crabbing Regulations mrc.state.va.us/regulations/recfish&crabrules.shtm The Blue Crab Archives bluecrab.info How To Pick a Blue Crab http://web.vims.edu/adv/ed/crab/pick.html?svr=www

##The spoils of war. Pic king crabs isn’t just a pas time in Bay Cou ntr y, it’s a birthright. Photo by Gar y Reich

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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

LOWER BAY 39° 16.4N 76° 34.3W 39° 19.1N 76° 25.3W 39° 31.5N 75° 17.19W 39° 07.6N 76° 28.4W

Aqua at Bay Creek Resort Cape Charles Harbor, VA (757) 331-8660

Chicks Oyster Bar Lynnhaven Bay, VA (757) 481-5757

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

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39° 02.6N 76° 27.4W

Lynnhaven Bay, VA (757) 412-0203

39° 26.1N 75° 58.4W

Crockrell's Creek, VA (804) 453-5002 Onancock Creek (757) 787-8558

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

Lynnhaven Bay, VA (757) 496-4350

Island View Café

39° 16.1N 76° 23.8W

Sarah Creek off York River (804) 642-6161

39° 15.5N 76° 10.5W

Pagan River, VA (757) 357-7700

39° 09.8N 76° 32.7W

Cape Charles, VA (757) 331-1776

Deep Creek Deep Creek (410) 974-1408

The Granary Sassafras River (410) 648-5112

Harbor Shack

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

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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Lead Bellys Restaurant Mallards at the Wharf One Fish Two Fish River’s Inn Smithfield Station Sunset Grill Surf Rider Sunset Creek, Hampton, VA (757) 723-9366

Surf Rider Marina Shores Lynnhaven Bay, VA (757) 481-5646

Surf Rider Taylors Landing Little Creek, VA (757) 480-5000

The Beacon Cabana Bar 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

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Morris Point Potomac River (301) 769-2500

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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

39° 00.2N 76° 27.3W

Schooners on the Creek Town Creek, off Tred Avon (410) 226-0160

38° 41.3N 76° 10.1W

Catamarans Solomons, MD (410) 326-8399

38° 19.3N 76° 27.4W

Skipper’s Pier Rockhold Creek, Deale, MD (410) 867-7110

38° 46.2N 76° 33.3W

Clarke's Landing CockoldCreek, Hollywood, MD (301) 373-8468

38° 20.6N 76°34.2W

Snappers Cambridge Creek (410) 228-0112

38° 34.2N 76° 04.2W

Coconut Joe's South River (443) 837-6057

38° 56.937N 76° 33.268W

Solomon’s Pier Patuxent River, Solomons (410) 326-2424

38° 19.2N 76° 27.3W

Crab Claw Miles River (410) 745-2900

38° 47.5N 76° 13.2W

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

37° 30.2N 77° 36.3W

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

38° 19.2N 76° 27.3W

St. Michaels Crab House Miles River (410) 745-3737

38° 47.4N 76° 13.1W

Fisherman’s Inn Kent Narrows (410) 827-6666

38° 58.1N 76° 14.4W

Stoney’s Kingfisher Solomons (410) 394-0236

38° 19.3N 76° 27.4W

Four Winds Café Solomons, MD (410) 394-6373

38° 19.5N 76° 27.1W

Suicide Bridge Choptank River, MD (410) 943-4689

38° 37.2N 75° 56.4W

Foxy’s Dock Bar Miles River (410) 745-4340

38° 47.2N 76° 13.2W

The Captain’s Table Solomons (410) 326-2772

38° 19.5N 76° 27.5W

Harris Crab House Kent Narrows (410) 827-9500

38° 57.2N 76° 12.4W

The Jetty Kent Narrows, MD (410) 827-4959

38° 58.3N 76° 14.2W

Indigo Landing Potomac River (703) 548-0001

38° 49.5N 77° 02.3W

The Masthead Tred Avon (410) 226-5171

38° 40.5N 76° 10.1W

Kentmorr Kent Island at Bay Bridge (410) 643-2263

38° 54.5N 76° 21.4W

Thursday’s West River (410) 867-7200

38° 50.5N 76° 32.4W

Lowes Wharf Marina Inn Ferry Cove, MD (410) 745-6684

38° 45.9N 76° 19.7W

Tiki Bar Back Creek, Solomons (410) 326-4075

38° 19.1N 76° 27.2W

Madigan’s Waterfront Occoquan River (703) 494-6373

38° 40.5N 77° 15.3W

Tim’s II Potomac River, VA (540) 775-7500

38° 19.4N 77° 14.5W

Mango’s Bar & Grill Herring Bay (410) 257-0095

38° 43.2N 76° 32.3W

Tim’s River Shore Potomac River (703) 441-1375

38° 34.1N 77° 15.5W

Mike’s South River (410) 956-2784

38° 57.1N 76° 34.3W

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Celebrating Chesapeake Country

“See” Foods I

Photos and Story by Gary Reich

t’s a bad play on words. “Every time I see food I want to eat it.” And such is the dilemma when I pass by the seafood case every Sunday while shopping for the week’s groceries, especially during the summer months we’re currently in. While there are many different types of seafood one can choose from at the local market, rockfish, blue crabs, and oysters are the quintessential components in an authentic Chesapeake Bay gastronomic excursion. If you’ve never prepared your own Bay seafood feast at home, you’re missing out. We’ve saved you the trouble by testing—and tasting, of course—all of the concoctions you’ll find in this story using the listed brandname ingredients. You’re obviously free to use your own favorite brands and ingredients, but for the sake of the uninitiated, we can vouch for the quality of the companies we name-check in this story. You can send your own favorite Chesapeake Bay seafood recipes to gary@proptalk.com. We’d love to give them a try, and your secret is safe with us… maybe.

Crab Is King

erhaps no other critter that swims in our waters is more in the mixture and some occasional pieces of body meat, but associated with the Chesapeake Bay than Callinectus can be an alternative if cost is an issue (about $30 a pound). sapidus, better known as the blue crab. Steamed hard crabs, PropTalk recommends you stay away from “backfin” or “claw” soft shell crabs, crabcakes, and fish stuffed with sweet flakes grades unless you have a specific recipe that calls for those of savory crabmeat are Bay Country staples. If steamed crabs types of meat. These cheaper, shell-filled meats don’t have any are your thing—or business near a crabcake. you’d like them to We like the “Epicure” ##A pretty line of softies lie packed up in eel grass. be—turn to page 41, brand by J. M. Clayton where you can find out Company in Cambridge, everything there is to MD. know about catching, Soft shell crabs genercooking, and cracking ally are available in Bay crabs. For the purposes seafood shops and grocery of this story, we will stores from mid-May talk about methods for until late August of every preparing and enjoying year. These crabs are two favorites: crabharvested precisely when cakes and soft shell they have shed their hard crabs (softies). outer shell, packed in eel When it comes grass, and then shipped to crabmeat, you get live and refrigerated to what you pay for. stores. While you can “Jumbo Lump” consists have your local shop clean of unbroken pieces and dress your soft shells of cooked crabmeat for you (for the timid, this from the swimming involves cutting off the leg muscles found in the back end of the crab. This grade of front of the crab’s face while it is still alive and then cleaning meat typically costs about $40 a pound, but sometimes can be out its gills), PropTalk recommends doing this at home to found for less if you shop around. Often mistaken for jumbo ensure freshness. You’ll want to find droopy crabs, not those lump, lump crabmeat has some broken pieces of lump meat with “papery” shells. 48 September 2012 PropTalk

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Regarding Rockfish

ockfish—also known as striped bass or stripers in these parts or scientifically as Morone saxatilis—is not only the state fish of Maryland, but also one damned-fine tasty treat to eat. Whether you pick up a filet at the store or catch and clean one yourself, cuts of this fish generally don’t hold up to life on a grill—broiling in an oven tends to be the way to go, although we know of some fine fried rockfish recipes for frying fans out there. Fresh rockfish is available year-round at local seafood shops and grocery markets, so there is no need to use frozen (unless you caught a trophy fish in the spring that couldn’t be dealt with in one sitting). We like our rockfish broiled in clarified butter and a shot of lemon juice, but PropTalk senior editor Ruth Christie richens up her rockfish with some jumbo lump crabmeat imperial— check out a great recipe, which is included with this story. ##A rockfish filet gets ready for a trip to the broiler.

The Big “O”

hile Eastern oysters (Crassostrea virginica) generally are considered a fall and winter delicacy, numerous aquaculture operations on the Bay now make these tasty bivalves available year round—and they are quite good. Remember that saying: “only eat oysters during months with the letter ‘R’ in them?” It has nothing to do with ##Raw oysters aren’t for everyone, but for those who the quality or taste. That “R” rule was enjoy the sweet, salty critters, developed during a time when there a plate of these is a treat. was no refrigeration. Eating aquaculture oysters (I like the “Choptank Sweets” brand) also reduces the strain on a Bay fishery that is still in its very early recovery stages. Many people enjoy eating oysters in their birthday suits—shucked and raw on the half shell. If you’re extracting oysters on your own at home, you’ll need a good shucking knife (I like the OXO Good Grips model, which sells for $8.99), a pair of good work gloves, and an old hand towel. PropTalk has an excellent how-to video on shucking at its website. Go online to proptalk.com/shucking to view. Since raw oysters don’t appeal to everyone, the alternative method of oyster preparation (bathing them in egg wash, dipping them in breading, and frying them in butter) is a Bay favorite, but many people over-bread their oysters, which tends to hide the sweet, salty taste of the critters underneath. PropTalk likes a light saltine crumb coating and a simple, quick bath in hot butter for frying.

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Ronaldo’s Fried Bay Oysters 1 pint of “Count,” “Extra Select,” or “Select” grade shucked oysters 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3 eggs, thoroughly beaten 1 sleeve saltines (unsalted) 1/2 pound clarified unsalted butter

lace saltines into food processor and decimate until fine. Put saltine crumbs, all-purpose flour, and egg wash into three separate bowls. Do not rinse oysters. Place one oyster at a time and thoroughly coat with each mixture in the following order: flour, egg wash, and saltine crumbs. Place coated oysters on a large plate. Clarify one-half pound of butter in a large sautée pan by slowly melting the butter until the milk solids float to the top. Skim off the milk solids with a spoon or ladle and reserve for another use. Heat the butter to about 365 degrees Fahrenheit, and then slowly add “breaded” oysters. Cook for about four minutes on each side or until golden brown. Place fried oysters on paper towels to drain. Plate and portion, serving with cocktail sauce, tartar sauce, and a lemon wedge. Makes around 20 oysters per pint.

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##Shucked oysters generally come in half-pint and pint sizes. Use oysters of at least “select” grade when frying.

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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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Ronaldo’s Authentic Chesapeake Crabcakes One pound “Epicure” jumbo lump crabmeat from J. M. Clayton Company One to two slices Wonder Bread (white) crusts removed and torn into small pieces (use sparingly) 2 tablespoons Hellman’s mayonnaise 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning 1 teaspoon parsley flakes 1 teaspoon Grey Poupon mustard 1 large egg, beaten to a pulp 2 teaspoons Worcestshire sauce One-half pound clarified unsalted butter

lace crabmeat in large stainless steel mixing bowl with other ingredients and mix together gently with hands until thoroughly combined, taking care not to break apart crabmeat. Portion out about four to five crabcakes with your hands, place on wax paper on a plate or platter and cover with Saran Wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for about two hours (or until crabcakes set up). Clarify one-half pound of butter in a large sautée pan by slowly melting the butter until the milk solids float to the top. Skim off the milk solids with a spoon or ladle and reserve for another use. Heat the butter to about 365 degrees Fahrenheit, and then slowly add each crabcake. Brown for about four minutes (or until golden brown) and then gently flip each crabcake with a spatula. Alternatively, follow the previous step, but instead of flipping crab cakes, finish off in an oven with broiler until tops of each crabcake are golden brown. Remove each crabcake from pan and place on paper towels to drain. Serve alone with tartar sauce, or as a sandwich to taste with lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise, or tartar sauce—or all four. Makes four to five crabcakes, depending on size.

##Bubbly, fatty goodness. A pound of big-ticket, jumbo lump crabmeat goes for a swim in hot, clarified butter as crabcakes. Note the lack of bready fillers.

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PropTalk Rockfish Imperial 1 to 2 pounds fresh rockfish filet 1 pound jumbo lump crabmeat 2 tablespoons Hellman’s mayonnaise 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning 1 teaspoon parsley flakes 1 teaspoon Grey Poupon mustard 1 large egg, beaten 2 teaspoons Worcestshire sauce

Savory Summer Softies 4 to 6 fresh soft crabs (or one to two crabs per person served) 3 eggs, beaten into submission 1 to 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 pound clarified unsalted butter

ently combine crab imperial ingredients by hand in a large stainless mixing bowl, making sure not to break apart crabmeat lumps in the process and set aside. Next, salt and pepper the rockfish filet(s), slather a thin layer of mayonnaise with Old Bay seasoning and lemon juice mixed in on top of the fish, and then smother it with an even layer of crab imperial. Top with thin lemon slices. Bake the whole ball of wax [on a buttered pan coated with tin foil] at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 15-30 minutes, depending on thickness and size of filet(s). Plate and serve with lemon slices and a nice cold Sauvignon Blanc and some coleslaw or Caesar salad, and you’re in Bay heaven.

ot for the faint of heart: Use a pair of kitchen scissors to remove eyes and mouth parts from “face” of crab. Gently lift up carapace (top shell) of crab and remove the “lady’s fingers” or gills (white finger-like structures on each side of body). Dip each crab in egg wash mixture, and then thoroughly coat in flour. Place finished crabs on a plate. Clarify one-half pound of butter in a large sautée pan by slowly melting the butter until the milk solids float to the top. Skim off the milk solids with a spoon or ladle and reserve for another use. Heat the butter to about 365 degrees Fahrenheit, and then slowly add each soft crab. Cook for about four minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Serve alone with sauce of choice (PropTalk likes tartar or horseradish sauce) or as a sandwich with desired fixings (generally lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise). For a different take, whip up some dill pickle tartar sauce with some mayonnaise, lemon juice, parsley, and black pepper.

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hen I first met Tommy Solomon, I was driving my 1997 Ford Ranger and trying to get out of my neighborhood to get groceries. Tommy was behind the wheel of his white F-350 King Ranch, crew cab with a 6.0 Powerstroke diesel towing his 35-foot Marlin Center Console and trying to make a wide right turn to keep his more than 64-foot-long rig (truck and trailer combined) out of the drainage ditch. I was at the intersection trying to make a left turn. The nose of his F-350 was a couple of inches from my driver’s window. I was daydreaming about milk prices and lettuce. Although I heard the clatter of the eight-cylinder diesel, I did not see the driver waving his arms and bouncing up and down in ##Tommy Solomon the truck cab. By the time I noticed (center, sitting) him, Tommy had worked himself with buddies. into a lather. I quickly sized up the situation, checked my mirrors, and backed up. Tommy, still bouncing, rolled down his window (I kept mine up) and made some noise with his mouth. I recognized the words; I have used them myself from time to time. Then, I removed my hat and waved. He completed the turn, continuing to gesture and speak. “Talented guy,” I thought, “knows how to handle that rig.” We did not speak for a few weeks after that. In truth, I was a little afraid of him. I had heard stories; that he had been a Navy Seal, CIA agent, and boxer. Some said he fished on one of the vessels on Deadliest Catch in the Bering Sea (that turns out to be true). I decided to play it cautiously. When I visited Island Girl at Holiday Point Marina, he would be out in the yard, and we would avoid eye contact. It took us a few more weeks of “testosteroning” before we were ready to laugh about the incident. We were sitting on the deck of Tom and Michele’s houseboat, Fantastic, one evening. Tommy was taking photos and talking excitedly about his latest woodworking project. I had just acquired a camping trailer and was learning how to tow a 3000-pound rig behind my truck and was becoming aware of the challenges of “backing down.” I said something like, “Sorry I blocked your turn a few weeks ago.” “What?” said Tommy. “I blocked your turn as you were swinging wide,” I replied. “What?” he said again. There was a pause. “Oh, that,” said Tommy. “No big deal.” That was the end of it. We have been friends since. If Tommy was a CIA agent, he hasn’t told me about it. Follow us!

Tommy fits into a group of independents often found around boatyards, who are friendly but detached and compassionate and angry at the same time. He’ll give you a bag of groceries from Whole Foods and shed a tear about a dead raccoon. In the next moment, he’ll blast the Internal Revenue Service, manufacturers of cheap engine cowlings, and the parents of kids he saw setting fire to the marsh behind his home at the marina earlier this year. Tommy does what he says he is going to do. And he does it very well. “Good enough,” for Tommy is “outstanding” for most. We are sitting on his porch, under a shrink wrap awning on the side of his trailer near the marsh in the rain. He jokes that my boat is on “A Dock,” but he lives at “Marsh Dock,” an exclusive gated community nearby. Tommy has lived there for over a decade. After spending the previous decade on the west coast in Seattle, WA, and Alaska, he came east to be closer to his family and work on boats in Annapolis. He drove east in a 1978 International Scout that housed him for a few weeks while he located enough work in Annapolis to get started. He liked our marina so much that he constructed a home and workshop on the marina grounds. The marina owners have given him broad latitude to take on projects compatible with the marina environment. If you walk around Tommy’s shop, you will currently see an older Department of Natural Resources patrol boat in for a refit, a couple of older sailboats in for custom paint work, and various smaller projects, such as new instrument panels, custom tools, art restoration, and photography. Most times, Tommy is working on something for a customer, a friend, or himself. If he’s not doing the work, he is talking excitedly about how he will do it differently from the other guys and how his way is better. Once, I was asked to identify the traits of the team members I would want to help me build a boat from scratch. I answered as follows: smart, but without too much education; fierce, but able to cry; strong, but not a bully; disciplined, but able to turn around and go the other way; and familiar with failure, but not comfortable with it. Tommy would be the first person I would pick. He ends our conversation as the rain stops saying, “I don’t think I was smart enough to figure out that failure was an option.” Editor’s Note: You just have to see the before and after photos on Tommy’s website to appreciate the impressive attention to detail of his work. No kidding. tommysolomon.com PropTalk September 2012 53

Cruising Club Notes Dock Dogs and Other Cruising Canines

rom the looks of it, lots of cruisers cruise with their pets, mostly dogs. If cats or other critters are onboard, you usually don’t catch glimpses of them nor do you ever hear them. Dock dogs are mostly small ones, but we’ve also seen a few Labrador retrievers, old and young, hop on and off the swim platforms of boats in slips nearby. These dogs are, or appear to be, quite ##“Things look just fine well-behaved cruising companions. You’d think they’d be yappy little devils, from where I sit.” Friendly little Cal ypso at being territorial and all, but most of them are quiet and well-manner, and often Windmill Point Marina . more so than their handlers. Sound travels well over the water; yappy dogs and people do not make good dock mates. This summer, we spent some time with a small black dog at Windmill Point Marina. Calypso was a quiet, friendly, short-hair mutt, who gave small dogs a good name. The dog seemed well-suited to dock life and effortlessly moved from its boat to dock with ease. When Calypso wasn’t playing with a tennis ball on the beach behind its owners’ boat, it was either sleeping on the bow of its boat or sitting quietly on the dock, keeping an eye on things. We were glad to have Calypso standing watch over us. By August 25, send ruth@proptalk.com your club notes, high-resolution photos, and a chipotle chili cheese dog.

What’s Happening, Hampton?

embers of the Colonial Sail and Power Squadron (CSPS) and some friends from neighboring squadrons headed to downtown Hampton, VA, July 13-15 for our second summer rendezvous (below). It was a very hot weekend, and we were chased below decks during a line of squalls, but the scheduled events went on as advertised. We enjoyed dinner in downtown Hampton, a guided tour of the fascinating Hampton History Museum, and a potluck dinner featuring a fun nautical rules-of-the-road quiz. Our next rendezvous will be August 24-26 at Smithfield Station in Smithfield, VA, and we expect another fun-filled weekend. —by Mike Stiglitz / cspsboating@gmail.com

The Agenda Was Stuffed

ack Creek Yacht Club (BCYC) members completed our annual cruise in late June (right) and held a number of events in July with more planned for August. Several boats visited the Rhode River July 5 and the Miles River Yacht Club July 6-7. On July 21, members rafted up on the Wye River with a fresh crab dinner ashore. One group ##During BCYC’s summer cruise, Brenda Ripley and Ray Blake at the helm and John and Pam Loving with water weapons take also attended “Dames at Sea” July 27 for a tap-happy, Navy- hostages Bob and Gail Higginbotham for a marauding meander around the cove, shivering the timbers of the raft-up nearby. crazy musical at the CTA Theatre Complex in Annapolis after dinner at the Broadneck Grill. Our annual Lobster Feast Weekend was held August 11-12 at Wally and Molly Stone’s shoreside residence on Crab Creek off the South River. A flip-flop-and-drop breakfast followed the next morning. August 25 will bring another raft-up before Labor Day weekend September 1-3, with a crab feast September 2. —by Otto Hetzel / backcreekyc.org

##CSPS members enjoy an evening potluck dockside at Hampton Public Piers this July.

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Liquids Help Calm a Savage Beast

he Chesapeake Bay Grady-White Club has eschewed meetings so far this summer to allow members freedom to cruise, fish, crab, and otherwise enjoy their boats. But that’s about to change, as we are deep into preparations for our fifth annual Palooza, a three-day get-together celebrating GradyWhites and the people who own them. On August 17-19, we will again gather at Knapps Narrows Marina and Inn to enjoy a full schedule of activities, with plenty of time for relaxing and spending time with friends. As always, the pool will beckon, and we’ll also have a blowout feast Saturday night. Because in the past we have often had to contend with an overly excited Mother Nature, eager to provide fireworks for the occasion, we have been offering libations to all the gods of sea and sky for calm seas and quiet weather. (And not too hot either, please!) In September, we’re planning a cruise to the Inner Harbor in Baltimore, as well as a meeting on September 25 with a program on cruising. —by Maryanne Gomme / cbgradyclub@yahoo.com proptalk.com

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or the fourth year, 11 Tidewater Grady-White Club (TGWC) Grady-Whites filled Smithfield Station’s “Boardwalk” docking area and established a “TGWC Zone” June 15-18. We rendezvoused at Middle Ground Light near the Monitor-Merrimack Memorial Bridge Tunnel Saturday morning and then cruised in a long column (below) up the James River, into the Pagan River, and up to Smithfield, VA. Before our catered lunch buffet, we hit the pool. The food selection was fantastic; the tent kept us and the food from wilting in the sun. Evening thunderstorms were nice to watch from the bar, and after dinner, a few hardy souls gathered under the tent to share fishing stories and adult beverages. Sunday featured a fantastic brunch buffet in the restaurant. After we sampled the lavish spread, we packed up, checked out, loaded the boats, and headed home. It’s always nice to see the GradyWhite flag flying proudly. Each year, we have more attendees, and staff members at Smithfield Station find a way to accommodate us better than the year before. We have already scheduled our fifth visit for ##TGWC boats cruise to 2013. —by Brian Hodson Smithfield Station this July. / brian@thehodsons.com

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Bay Buyboat Bonanza

Ride On

he sixth annual Operation Helping Heroes Freedom Ride from Annapolis to Washington, DC, and back in three days on personal watercrafts was a great success for the Eastern Pennsylvania River Runners and the Family and Friends For Freedom Fund. Thanks go to the sponsors and to all the riders (below), including Dean Atwood, Col. Choike, George Conyers, Stephanie and Watson Domurat, Sherri Hanson, Robert Lang, Tim and Heather Ormsby, Aric Quitugua, Thomas Thompson, Joe Toscano, and Dion Woodard. —by Watson Domurat / easternpariverrunners.org

he Chesapeake Bay Buyboat Association did our Up the Bay Cruise as part of the Chesapeake Bay Buyboat Reunion. On August 1, buyboats and support boats from the southern and northern fleets cruised from Parks Marina on Tangier Island to visit these Maryland ports: Crisfield (Somers Cove Marina), Solomons (Calvert Marine Museum), Annapolis (Annapolis Maritime Museum), Chestertown (Rolph’s Wharf Marina), Rock Hall, and Baltimore. Vessels in attendance included: Bessie L., Crow Brothers II, Delvin K., Dudley, East Hampton, Ellen Marie, Emmett H., F. D. Crockett, Iva W., Mobjack, Muriel Eileen, Myrtel ##Riders for a good cause. Virginia, Nellie Crockett, Ocean View, Old Point, Old Squaw, P. E. Pruitt, PropWash, Samuel M. Bailey, Thomas J., 55th Virginia, and Winnie Estelle. Support boats include Margarita, Mom’s, Miss n August 5, the Georgetown Yacht Club took pediatric cancer patients Trudy, Red Devil, Screamin Mimi, and and their families out for the day on their boats and then enjoyed a cookShamrock. —by David Wright out spiked with fun for all ages. It’s one way we can do something nice / oysterbuyboats.com for these kids and their loved ones.—by Frankie Bartsch / georgetownyachtclub.com

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.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary/District 5 Southern Region fielded a first-place team (below) during the Coast Guard Academy in the Atlantic area Search and Rescue (ASAR-2012) competition from Division 3/ Flotilla 33 of Kilmarnock, VA. District 5 Southern Region fielded three teams during the ASAR-2012 Run-Offs at the Coast Guard Training Center in Yorktown, VA, June 22-24. The winning team headed to the Coast Guard Academy for the ASAR-2012 finals July 27-29. They were up against four other teams from across the Atlantic Coast Districts from Maine to Florida. The competition included various advanced seamanship tasks, and teams practice for many months to gain proficiency in their search-and-rescue qualifications. —by Jim Clark / jhc0239@yahoo.com

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Training Firefighters, Scouts, and More!

he Kent Narrows Sail and Power Squadron’s (KNSPS) Basic Boating Safety Class had seven firefighters, 18 Scouts and Scout leaders from local Troop 278, and eight others (above). In the Marine Communications class, three firefighters from the Kent Island Volunteer Fire Department (KIVFD) and other students learned about equipment used for boat-to-boat communication. The Paddle Smart seminar at the Kent Island YC gave 11 local kayakers safety tips and time to practice their skills. Our Anchoring seminar had 11 participants, and the Marine Radar seminar trained 20. —by Audrey Jakubowski Lazarus / uspsd5.org/squadrons/kent_narrows.html

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Summer Cruise, 2012 Style

n June 16, seven boats, 14 adults, and seven kids (below) from the Stingray Harbour Yacht Club (SHYC) headed south for the annual summer cruise to Bay Creek Marina at Cape Charles, VA. We enjoyed the swimming pools, “docktails,” and fun at the Tidewater Yachting Center in Portsmouth, VA; Warrick Yacht Club on the James River; and Bluewater Yachting Center in Hampton, VA. Thank you, intrepid fleet captain Rick Thompson, for planning a super cruise. —by Pat Anderson / stingrayhyc.com

CAPCA Recap

uring a recent Chesapeake Area Professional Captains Association (CAPCA) meeting, reps from TowBoat U.S. (right) shared their first-hand experiences of tow and salvage operations. CAPCA recently ##(L-R): Ham Gale (white shirt) and Dale Plummer (red shirt) of TowBoat U.S. give the lowdown on towing awarded several distinctive operations on the Bay during a recent CAPCA meeting. members (for more than 15 years) with Emeritus Awards, including Captain Denis Kelly, Captain Ken Kloostra, and Captain Larry Littig. —by Sally Lane Smith / capca.net

You Don’t Look a Day Over 59

he Seven Seas Cruising Association turns 60 this year. Cruisers and wannabes all join together in our club. Don’t miss the Annapolis Gam September 28-30 on the Rhode River off Camp Letts near Edgewater, MD. —by Judi Mkam / ssca.org

Cruising with Kids

hesapeake Family Cruising Network members enjoyed our first rendezvous of the season June 30 at Drum Point on the Wye River. Check the CFC Network list serve for more raft-ups and rendezvous. —by Tracy Leonard / groups.yahoo.com/group/CFCNetwork

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Photo and Story by Gary Reich

he Cambridge Classic Power Boat Regatta kicked off in fine fashion July 28 with temperatures in the low 90s and a fresh northwesterly breeze that provided thrilling racing speeds. Crowd attendance was strong on both Saturday and Sunday, and 56 race boats were registered for the event. Unfortunately, PropTalk was not able to secure race results at press time, so stay tuned to our next issue for a complete list of the winners. The Summer National Championships were set to scare fish out of their scales at the Hampton Cup Regatta in Hampton, VA, August 11-12 just as this issue of PropTalk went to print—we’ll have full results next month. Racing moves

to New Jersey for the Daniel J. Murphy, Jr. Memorial Regatta in Mays Landing, NJ, September 8-9. Offshore powerboat racing fans will then gear up for sanctioned Offshore Powerboat Association racing to return to Solomons, MD, September 14-16. Grab a seat right along the Solomons waterfront, or set a course by water to watch these monsters tear up the Patuxent River. The Cocktail Class Wooden Boat Association’s National Championship will be held in Rock Hall, MD, August 18. Stay tuned to proptalk.com for more racing bits as they become available, and always feel free to e-mail gary@proptalk.com with any racing-related news or homegrown race boat projects.

##An extensive fleet of Jersey Speed Skiffs participated in this year’s Cambridge Classic on Hambrooks Bay.

##An impressive fleet of Pro Stock race boats blew around the buoys with their 500-cubic-inch engines at the 2012 Cambridge Classic.

Cocktail Class Wooden Boat Racing Association 2012 Racing/Regatta Schedule August 18: National Championship, Rock Hall, MD September: Union Lake, NJ (Pending) October 6: Small Craft Festival, St. Michaels, MD October 13: Oktoberfest 2012, King of Prussia, PA ##NM200, MURJR’s Lauterbach Special, shred up pieces of the Choptank River at this year’s Cambridge Classic.

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The Blue Lilypad by Charlie Iliff

ropTalk’s Cocktail Class racer is a 1939 McGregor “Skua” design. Over time—a fair amount of time by some measures—the Skua has persevered and morphed into a racing class celebrating evening alcohol intake. The Cocktail Class is experiencing a surge in popularity, fueled primarily by the availability of a do-it-yourself kit from Chesapeake Light Craft. The PropTalk team’s series of articles on the Glue-Factoryassisted construction process will no doubt enhance that popularity and encourage still more enthusiastic constructors of these nifty boats, but only if someone just muzzles Gary Reich about his hatred of sanding. After all, some people enjoy putting a nice finish on a craft that they have constructed. They’re just very quiet about it while listening to people saying how nice their boats look.

Since the Cocktail Class Racer has become the pinnacle of evening powerboat racing, it seems only natural that a feeder competition class be developed for potential future Cocktail Class Racer drivers. Since the Skua design required 73 or so years to reach its current maturity as a dominant racing class, it is also reasonable to project that in 2085, there will be a surge in popularity of the Blue Lilypad class racer, the prototype of which was constructed in the Glue Factory at the same time as PropTalk’s Cocktail Boat. The Blue Lilypad has undergone extensive testing and is clearly ready for prime time. It has proven itself unstable in pitch and roll and nearly uncontrollable in yaw, thus leading to what promises to be exciting race meets. We are hopeful that the 2085 National Championships

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will rival the entertainment value of the Cocktail Racers’ National Championship this year in Rock Hall, MD, August 18. The International Blue Lilypad Association is in formation and will undoubtedly be having organizational meetings at appropriate waterfront locations to discuss competition rules. It has been suggested that there be four classes of competitors: four-year-old, five-year-old, six-year-old, and over 21. In the latter class, it was proposed that a breathalyzer result of over 0.11 be required to qualify, but it has been suggested that the statement of intent to

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compete will be sufficient proof of inebriation. Investors are being sought to fund the formation and initial activities of Blue Lilypad, LLC, which initially will restock the Glue Factory sandpaper supply for Gary and the malt beverage supply for other Glue Factory denizens, preparatory to cutting the first customer kits. Assuming a career emulating the Skua model, kit deliveries need not be scheduled for 70 or so years, but Blue Lilypad, LLC will find appropriate uses for investors’ money in the meantime. Don’t miss this investment opportunity.

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here’s nothing like a deadline to light the fire under a project. As the Harris Cocktail Class Racer Invitational (see the August issue of PropTalk) and an informal gathering of Cocktail Class Racers at Kent Island got underway without a PropTalk entry, friendly jabs at PropTalk’s pride started to waft across the street from our good friends and office neighbors at Farr Yacht Design. Russ Bowler, owner of Cocktail Class Racer #40 The Racing Kiwi and Farr Yacht Design vice president, sent word to PropTalk that perhaps we ought to change the name of our fine magazine to “AllTalk.” Ouch. Well, we did decide to change the name of the boat. Instead of Bloody Mary, we became kind of attached to Molotov Cocktail—suggested by a staffer—and it stuck.

Hot as Hades The record heat that descended on most of Bay Country in late June and July put a serious dent in our evening boatbuilding sessions. While we’re not averse to shedding some sweat to get the job done, working in the Glue Factory without air conditioning as heat indices topped 115 degrees wasn’t very appealing to many PropTalk staffers. So our little boat sat nearly dormant for four weeks as the heat blazed on.

Once the heat started to break—and after Mr. Bowler’s goodhearted jab—we set our sights on getting the job done in time to participate in the National Championships, which will be held August 18 at the Rock Hall Yacht Club in Rock Hall, MD. After we got back to work—attaching Molotov Cocktail’s cockpit rails and completing some touchup epoxy work, we loaded her up onto a car for transport back to Annapolis along with her six-horsepower Johnson outboard so we could enter the final stretch.

Finish to the Finish Ever since seeing Molotov Cocktail shining with her first coat of glossy epoxy, we had an idea that we wanted to finish her so that the natural beauty of the wood would come through. As we entered the home stretch, we saw this as an obstacle because more and more “flaws” started to show through with our sanding work, which we were sure would show through a glossy top coat. Once we’d done as complete a job as we could manage sanding and prepping, we enlisted the help of local expert, Reid Bandy, who is an Annapolis-area boatbuilder and body shop owner. After misting the hull with solvent, Bandy instructed us to give the whole boat one more coat of epoxy, wet sand it, and he’d spray Molotov Cocktail with a special clear coat brew he uses on automobile finishes. We were excited at the prospect of a glossy, clear finish, but not with the idea of doing more sanding. As this issue of PropTalk went to print, we set about prepping and sanding Molotov Cocktail so we could have her sprayed, install her engine and mechanical gear, and then 62 September 2012 PropTalk

races her in the championship. But there’s only one way to find out if we made it—and if we cleaned Farr Yacht Design’s clock at the National Championships in Rock Hall: Check out the October issue of PropTalk. ##Molotov Coc ktail on her firs t excursion off the Glue Fac tor y grounds. We parked her on the Farr Yac ht Design side of the street to taunt them. Photo by Gar y Reich

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Predicting the Unknown The Chesapeake Power Boat Symposium by Charlie Iliff

ow can you predict with confidence the performance of a proposed powerboat design in sloppy conditions? How about in survival conditions? What effect does bottom warp have when compared to constant deadrise in planing boat performance? Are available datasets for vertical accelerations when planing boats hit waves in similar enough form that one can be confidently compared with another? Did the filtering algorithms applied to the raw data make the data more usable, or perhaps inject some distortion? These queries were discussed at the third Chesapeake Power Boat Symposium, which took place at St. John’s College in Annapolis June 15 and 16. Over the two days, papers were presented on those questions and other topics ## Photo courtesy of USCG related to the ongoing quest for improvement in powerboat design and engineering. Attendance was strong, despite the best boating weather days of the year. The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers and its Chesapeake Section presented the program, with student sponsorship by CDI Marine, Band Lavis Division, and program sponsors the Stevens Institute of Technology and Professional Boatbuilder Magazine. The program was intensive and professional, with presentations from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Although timing was tight, there were question and answer sessions in which questions and comments from the audience supplemented the programs, often challenging the speakers to defend their presentations. Two years ago, the symposium started what will be a continuing tradition: to honor a leader in the field of Naval Architecture and Marine engineering. The inaugural honoree was Dr. Daniel Savitsky, who published the breakthrough 1964 paper Hydrodynamic Design of Planing Hulls. The paper presented a set of formulae usable by designers to calculate with accuracy the performance of a planing boat. At this year’s symposium, Dr. Savitsky presented a supplemental set of calculations applicable to warped hull (variable deadrise) planing hulls, expanding the set of tools which he had initially supplied to designers in 1964. Follow us!

This year’s honoree, Donald L. Blount, has had more than a 50-year career so far, designing and contributing to the design and testing of high-speed military and civilian marine vehicles. One of his highlights is Destriero, a 220-foot, aluminum turbine powered water-jet speedboat. Destriero had two requirements: (1) average 50 knots in Sea State 4 (19- to 20-knot winds) for 3000 nautical miles without refueling and (2) no excessive accelerations or noise levels in manned spaces. The project was completed in 25 months from conception to launch. Approximately 13 months were spent in development and 12 months elapsed for construction. In 1992, Detriero set the record for the fastest eastbound crossing of the Atlantic Ocean from Ambrose Light (New York) to Bishop Rock (England), nonstop in 58 hours, 34 minutes and 50 seconds at an average speed of 53.09 knots. She also travelled 1,402 nautical miles in a 24-hour period for an average speed of 58.4 knots. This record secured the blue Riband of the Atlantic and the Virgin Atlantic Challenge Trophy. While the westbound record was not set, the combined westbound and eastbound crossing record (Gibraltar - New York - England in 159 hours, 48 minutes and 35 seconds) was set; earning the Columbus Atlantic Trophy. (On a bit smaller scale, Donald Blount also designed this writer’s Albemarle 24, a great all-around recreational and fishing boat.) Not every presenter or member of the audience at the Symposium may have a chance to be lead designer of a Destriero, but the symposium gave each some useful knowledge and contacts to further the design and engineering of powerboats. A particular focus of this year’s symposium was the reaction of planing boats to waves. Papers covered computer simulations, tow-tank testing and the collection and evaluation of data, a test vehicle in the water for model testing where a tow tank was not available, computer evaluation of design choices with developing artificial intelligence, as well as in-water testing and evaluating of designs for handling and structural evaluation. Presenters from Thailand, Japan, the Netherlands, New Jersey, Virginia, California and Washington joined local Maryland Navy and Coast Guard scientists. Presenters and the audience left the symposium with increased knowledge and renewed enthusiasm in their quest for powerboat improvement. PropTalk September 2012 63

an Cada with Ruark Boatworks in Cambridge, MD, was busy with a group of kids from the Vision Quest program who are helping with framing and construction work to the organization’s new boatshop when PropTalk stopped by in late July. Cada says, “We’ve framed up and paneled the two back rooms and should have the go ahead for the sprinkler system in August. The sprinkler installation involves the usual pluming work, but also running new, 600-amp electrical service from the street. We’ll divide 200 amps between the

##Josh Langdon with Campbell’s Custom Yachts in Oxford, MD, installs the aft bulkhead in a 39-footer being built there.

BOATSHOP REPORTS

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hile some Bay Country boatshops enter a sort of holding pattern during the late summer doldrums, many are able stay busy with new boatbuilding projects and repair work. At Composite Yacht in Trappe, MD, I saw four trailerable powerboats, a gallon of fairing compound, and a pile of sandpaper under the paint shed as the Eastern Shore builder and fiberglass shop ticked off a long list of insurance jobs resulting from the Derecho thunderstorm complex that roared through much of the Mid-Atlantic region. Dings and dents from inadvertent piling encounters were to blame. In other shops, boatbuilding is alive and well. Joe Reid with Mast & Mallet Boatworks in Edgewater, MD, is starting the construction of a Thomas Point 22, which will sport outboard power—a first for this model. At Campbell’s Custom Yachts in Oxford, MD, bulkheads and mechanicals are falling into place on a 39-foot Spencer Lincoln Duffy hull the outfit is building for a spring delivery. Dave Mason with Chesapeake Boats in Crisfield, MD, has finished all but one of the three 46-footers that have occupied his shop since spring, and another is about to be pulled from the mold, and Eugene Evans with Evans Boats in Crisfield recently launched a new Evans 36 with Cummins diesel and Volvo DuoProp power. Lastly, Tom Weaver with the Eastport Yacht Company in Annapolis reports that Eastport 32 hull number 14 is moving along steadily toward a late-fall launch. As summer fades into fall, things will kick back into gear again as people start the dreary process of thinking about putting their boats away for the season. But don’t think too fast—some of the best Bay boating weather is yet to come. Send your own professional or homegrown boatbuilding and restoration reports to gary@proptalk.com.

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The hull and deck mold for a 36-footer sits at Evans Boats in Crisfield, MD. Photo by Gary Reich

existing boatshop and the new one, leaving 200 amps for future expansion projects.” Boatbuilding seemingly never ends at the Cambridge location, which is evidenced by the 18-foot crab skiff shipwrights are building for a young local waterman. Her keelson and backbone are made of pressure-treated pine, and Atlantic white cedar from Dorchester Lumber is being used for her planks. She will then be sheathed in fiberglass and epoxy before being turned right-side-up. Wildcat, the 1949 Pacific One Design Hydroplane the shop has been working on, has collected a little bit of dust while Jerry LeCompte of Dockside Boat Works in Easton, MD, has been sourcing parts for her old Ford flathead V8. Apparently he’s found all the parts necessary to get the engine working again, so now it’s a matter of gathering them all and reconditioning the engine. Stay tuned. Restoration on the Tinkerbelle II sailing dinghy is almost finished. Her bottom and topside paint is now complete, and shipwrights will next turn their attention to her inside details, which likely will require spray painting, due to the complex nature of her interior framing and plank work. proptalk.com

atrick Edwards with Composite Yacht in Trappe, reports that the shop is busy with a variety of projects. “We’re just about wrapped up on the new Composite 22 centerconsole. She’s got her new 150-horsepower Yamaha outboard installed and is awaiting final adjustments to the motor installation. The boat, motor (150 Mercury is standard), trailer package for this boat runs $49,900. In the paint shed, we have a handful of smaller trailerable powerboats huddled together

Workers at Hinckley Yacht Services in Easton, MD, apply the Hinckley touch with longboards and elbow grease. Photo by Gary Reich

for insurance repair work as a result of the Derecho thunderstorm complex that moved across our area in late June. We’ll patch up various piling-induced dents and dings and then perform Awlgrip and gelcoat repairs. New construction has remained fairly solid for us. In addition to the new Composite 22 that we just finished, we have a new Composite 34 hull in the shop, which will end up in Pompano Beach, FL. She’ll be powered with two 350-horsepower Yamaha V-8 outboards. We also have two orders for our Composite 26 center-console, and both will be equipped with inboard power for late winter and spring deliveries. The last of five 53-foot Hatteras Awlgrip jobs we did this year is in the water, a 24foot Baja is in line for the paint shed, and extensive insurance work to a 36-foot Pro Cat is now complete.”

teve Zimmerman with Zimmerman Marine in Mathews, VA, Deltaville, VA, and Tracys Landing, MD, reports, “At our Herrington Harbour yard in Tracys Landing, our crew remained busy solving a wide variety of typical mid-summer malfuncFollow us!

tions, including repairs to the running gear and bow of a 56-foot powerboat that encountered some rocks. Our Deltaville yard serviced numerous boats with air conditioning issues, installed new seacocks on a Dettling 48, and wrapped up a long list of maintenance projects on a 60-foot trawler. In Mathews, we started a refit project on a 46-foot Grand Banks and launched a 49-foot Trumpy after painting the hull, working on the bottom planking, and installing an engine-fed heating system. We also wrapped up work

Atlantic white cedar planks pile up at Ruark BoatWorks for an 18-foot crab skiff it is building. Photo by Gary Reich

on a Monk 36, which included refinishing all her exterior wood and modifying her onboard electronics. The Trumpy will cruise to Maine, and the Monk is heading for her new home on Georgian Bay in Canada.”

eorge Hazzard with Wooden Boat Restoration in Millington, MD, seems perpetually busy giving love to old wooden watercraft. Hazzard says, “We just finished up a 15-foot Trojan that we did for Don Burch of Polished Treasures who does the chrome work for our restoration projects. She looks great with Pettit electric blue paint on her hull and her beautifully varnished mahogany decks. This was the first boat Burch and his wife bought together more than 20 years ago. We currently are installing a freshly rebuilt Chris-Craft model KL six-cylinder motor that was rebuilt and refinished by D and W Machine shop in Sudlersville, MD, into a 1952, 18-foot Chris-Craft Sportsman. Lastly, we are busy sanding and painting a 1948, 20-foot Ventnor that has very unique styling, including a large fin on the back.”

om Campbell and his crew at Campbell’s Custom Yachts in Oxford, continue to make progress on a custom 39-foot Spencer Lincoln designed Duffy hull. When PropTalk visited Campbell’s boatshop in late July, her forward and aft bulkheads had been glassed into place, her stern tube had been installed and glassed into the hull, and a variety of mechanical gear sat ready for installation, including her genset, muffler, and 600-horsepower Cummins diesel. Interior and mechanical fit-out work will

Steady progress is being made on an old Potomac River Dory at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum (CBMM) in St. Michaels, MD. Photo courtesy of CBMM

continue over the next couple of months before interior and exterior work get underway just in time for winter. Campbell expects a spring launch. Stay tuned to our Boatshop Reports for progress updates over the coming months.

ave Hannam with Classic Watercraft Restoration in Annapolis chimed in to update PropTalk on the restoration of a 1954, 20-foot, Chris-Craft Holiday, which is in the structural phase of its restoration. This restoration will include replacing the engine stringers, replacing and installing five new structural frames, and constructing a Danenberg bottom. Hannam says, “She sure needs the love—you can see daylight through the inner and outer planking, certainly not something you want to be able to do. We also all got a chuckle out of the fact that the first time this old woody has seen water in years was on the truck ride over in the pouring rain!” Additionally, Hannam noted that the 16-foot GarWood Speedster replica he has been working on for some time just received two coats of stain on her mahogany hull planking. She should be a real beauty (and fast) when complete. PropTalk September 2012 65

ichard Scofield of the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum (CBMM) in St. Michaels, reports that Apprentice-for-a -Day public boatbuilding participants have completed the North Shore dinghy and launched her in early July. The 11-1/2-foot sailing and rowing dinghy is round bilged and is planked in white cedar with steam bent sassafras frames. Christened Miss B by a generous museum volunteer who sponsored the

This 34-footer at Composite Yacht in Trappe, MD, will sport twin 350-horsepower V8 Yamaha outboards when she is finished. Photo by Gary Reich

construction, it was always planned for her to remain at the museum for staff and visitors to use on a livery basis one Saturday a month. This boat is the last boat museum instructor and master boatbuilder Dan Sutherland worked on, so CBMM is thrilled she will stay in the family. The mast has just been completed and the sails—made by Dabbler Sails in Virginia, are ready, so she will sail in a few weeks.

erry LeCompte with Dockside Boat Works in Easton, has a shop full of wood classics awaiting his crew’s gentle touch. Inside LeCompte’s Easton shop is a 1954, 21-foot Chris-Craft Holiday that is getting a full exterior varnish treatment with the help of LeCompte’s young grandson Chris. LeCompte says, “You have to start these guys off young.” LeCompte adds, “We also have a 17-foot, 1948 Chris-Craft Deluxe that we just took down to Easton Sign to get her name and registration numbers applied in gold leaf.

A 49-foot Trumpy hits the water in Mathews, VA, at Zimmerman Marine after an extensive refit. Photo courtesy of Zimmerman Marine

An 18-foot crab skiff takes shape at Ruark BoatWorks in Cambridge, MD. Photo by Gary Reich

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We’re also getting ready to put a new bottom on our ongoing 1951 Correct Craft Jr. project, and we have started stripping and refinishing a 17-foot, 1962 Chris-Craft Holiday.”

oe Reid with Mast & Mallet Boatworks in Edgewater, MD, wrote in to say, “The owner of a Thomas Point 44 named Impromptu called a couple of weeks ago to tell me that one of her 315-horsepower Yanmar diesels

A shaft log gets glassed into place on a Duffy 39 hull coming together at Campbell’s Custom Yachts in Oxford, MD. Photo by Gary Reich

quit pumping water out of the exhaust. He had been to fireworks display in Washington, DC ( the boat stays on the Potomac in Alexandria), so they came home on one engine. I replace the impellers on both engines, run both, and water is pumping fine from each one. Come the next weekend, another call, same person: ‘The port engine won’t start.’ They take the boat anyway and have fun. One engine will still take them somewhere. The port engine needed a starter relay,

Framing for a new Chesapeake 22 comes together at Mast & Mallet Boatworks in Edgewater, MD. Photo by Joe Reid

and he’s back on the water again. Back at Camp Holiday Point we’re working on replacing the transom and guardrail on a 1960, 23-foot Lyman. After that we’ll paint her hull. I also just began work on restoring a 1970’s Bertram 20 that an owner found abandoned. Just cleaning the dirt from inside the hull took the good part of a day. We’re now removing hardware and prepping for paint. (Lots of sanding coming up. Whoopee!)”

Wildcat, a 1949 Pacific One Design hydroplane, waits patiently as a rebuild of her Ford flathead V8 gets underway. Photo by Gary Reich

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September 2012 Tides

BALTIMORE 1 01:47 AM SAt 07:44 AM 02:24 PM 08:11 PM

0.5 1.8 0.4 1.7

L H L H

01:21 AM Sun 07:06 AM 01:40 PM 07:42 PM

0.5 1.7 0.4 1.8

L H L H

1 12:01 AM SAt 06:20 AM 12:35 PM 06:46 PM

0.4 1.6 0.4 1.5

L H L H

2 02:38 AM Sun 08:21 AM 02:54 PM 08:57 PM

0.5 1.7 0.4 1.8

L H L H

02:17 AM Mon 07:49 AM 02:15 PM 08:29 PM

0.5 1.7 0.3 1.9

L H L H

2 12:49 AM Sun 06:56 AM 01:12 PM 07:32 PM

0.5 1.6 0.4 1.6

L H L H

3 03:27 AM Mon 08:58 AM 03:22 PM 09:41 PM

0.6 1.6 0.4 1.8

L H L H

03:14 AM tue 08:33 AM 02:52 PM 09:18 PM

0.6 1.6 0.2 2.0

L H L H

3 01:36 AM Mon 07:30 AM 01:49 PM 08:17 PM

0.6 1.5 0.4 1.6

L H L H

4 04:18 AM tue 09:35 AM 03:51 PM 10:26 PM

0.7 1.5 0.4 1.8

L H L H

04:15 AM Wed 09:20 AM 03:33 PM 10:10 PM

0.6 1.5 0.2 2.1

L H L H

4 02:23 AM tue 08:04 AM 02:26 PM 09:03 PM

0.7 1.4 0.4 1.6

L H L H

5 05:10 AM Wed 10:13 AM 04:22 PM 11:11 PM

0.8 1.4 0.4 1.8

L H L H

0.6 1.4 0.2 2.1

L H L H

5 03:10 AM Wed 08:38 AM 03:06 PM 09:50 PM

0.7 1.3 0.4 1.6

L H L H

6 06:07 AM tHu 10:54 AM 04:58 PM 11:57 PM

0.9 1.4 0.4 1.8

L H L H

06:24 AM 0.7 L 11:06 AM 1.4 H 05:12 PM 0.3 L

6 04:00 AM tHu 09:14 AM 03:49 PM 10:41 PM

0.8 1.3 0.4 1.6

L H L H

0.8 1.2 0.4 1.6

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Fri

07:06 AM 0.9 L 11:40 AM 1.3 H 05:41 PM 0.4 L

05:18 AM tHu 10:11 AM 04:19 PM 11:04 PM Fri

12:03 AM SAt 07:30 AM 12:07 PM 06:15 PM

2.0 0.7 1.3 0.3

H L H L

8 12:46 AM SAt 08:07 AM 12:33 PM 06:31 PM

1.8 0.9 1.2 0.5

H L H L

01:07 AM Sun 08:34 AM 01:12 PM 07:26 PM

2.0 0.7 1.3 0.4

H L H L

01:38 AM 09:05 AM 01:32 PM 07:28 PM

1.7 0.9 1.2 0.5

H L H L

02:13 AM 09:34 AM 02:21 PM 08:42 PM

1.9 0.6 1.3 0.4

H L H L

02:32 AM Mon 09:57 AM 02:33 PM 08:31 PM

1.7 0.8 1.2 0.6

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03:18 AM tue 10:27 AM 03:28 PM 09:54 PM

1.8 0.6 1.4 0.4

H L H L

03:25 AM tue 10:42 AM 03:34 PM 09:34 PM

1.7 0.7 1.3 0.6

H L H L

04:18 AM Wed 11:15 AM 04:30 PM 10:59 PM

1.8 0.5 1.5 0.4

04:14 AM Wed 11:22 AM 04:29 PM 10:34 PM

1.8 0.7 1.4 0.6

H L H L

1.8 0.5 1.6 0.4

1.8 0.6 1.4 0.5

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Sun

05:00 AM tHu 11:59 AM 05:21 PM 11:31 PM

14 Fri

12:27 AM SAt 06:25 AM 01:07 PM 06:56 PM

0.5 1.8 0.4 1.7

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

04:52 AM 09:54 AM 04:36 PM 11:34 PM

8 05:47 AM 0.9 L SAt 10:42 AM 1.2 H 05:27 PM 0.4 L 9

1.6 0.9 1.2 0.4

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01:22 AM Mon 07:40 AM 12:46 PM 07:16 PM

1.6 0.8 1.2 0.4

H L H L

02:12 AM tue 08:32 AM 01:52 PM 08:11 PM

1.6 0.8 1.2 0.5

H L H L

02:58 AM Wed 09:19 AM 02:52 PM 09:05 PM

1.6 0.7 1.3 0.5

H L H L

05:55 AM 1.7 H 12:36 PM 0.4 L 06:19 PM 1.7 H

03:40 AM tHu 10:02 AM 03:48 PM 09:56 PM

1.6 0.6 1.3 0.5

H L H L

04:20 AM 10:43 AM 04:40 PM 10:47 PM

1.6 0.5 1.4 0.5

H L H L

04:59 AM SAt 11:22 AM 05:30 PM 11:37 PM

1.6 0.4 1.5 0.5

H L H L

05:10 AM tHu 11:58 AM 05:28 PM 11:58 PM Fri

Fri

12:29 AM 06:44 AM 11:41 AM 06:21 PM

12:53 AM SAt 06:36 AM 01:09 PM 07:07 PM

0.5 1.6 0.4 1.7

L H L H

0.5 1.6 0.4 1.8

L H L H

High –3:47 +3:11 –0:06 –2:14

Low –3:50 +3:30 –0:10 –1:58

05:43 AM 1.8 H 12:33 PM 0.5 L 06:09 PM 1.6 H

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01:43 AM Sun 07:13 AM 01:39 PM 07:51 PM

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H. Ht *1.18 *1.59 *0.82 *1.08

ChesApeAke BAy Bridge Tunnel

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L. Ht *1.17 *1.59 *0.83 *1.08

Spring Range 1.5 1.9 1.1 1.4

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

05:38 AM 1.6 H Sun 12:01 PM 0.3 L 06:19 PM 1.6 H

1 03:12 AM SAt 09:30 AM 03:36 PM 09:46 PM

0.1 3.2 0.1 3.1

L H L H

02:29 AM Sun 08:51 AM 02:59 PM 09:08 PM

0.0 3.4 0.0 3.2

2 03:50 AM Sun 10:09 AM 04:18 PM 10:23 PM

0.1 3.2 0.2 2.9

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03:12 AM Mon 09:36 AM 03:48 PM 09:53 PM

-0.1 L 3.6 H 0.0 L 3.1 H

3 04:26 AM Mon 10:47 AM 05:00 PM 11:00 PM

0.2 3.2 0.3 2.8

L H L H

03:56 AM tue 10:22 AM 04:38 PM 10:40 PM

-0.1 L 3.6 H 0.0 L 3.0 H

4 05:02 AM tue 11:24 AM 05:41 PM 11:38 PM

0.3 3.1 0.5 2.6

L H L H

-0.1 L 3.6 H 0.1 L 2.9 H

5 05:39 AM 0.4 L Wed 12:04 PM 3.0 H 06:24 PM 0.6 L

12:28 AM Mon 06:18 AM 12:42 PM 07:09 PM

0.5 1.5 0.3 1.7

L H L H

01:20 AM tue 06:58 AM 01:25 PM 08:00 PM

0.6 1.5 0.2 1.8

L H L H

02:14 AM Wed 07:42 AM 02:10 PM 08:54 PM

0.6 1.4 0.2 1.8

L H L H

03:11 AM tHu 08:29 AM 03:00 PM 09:52 PM

0.7 1.4 0.2 1.8

L H L H

04:12 AM 09:24 AM 03:56 PM 10:54 PM

0.7 1.3 0.2 1.8

L H L H

6 12:17 AM tHu 06:18 AM 12:46 PM 07:10 PM

2.5 0.6 2.9 0.8

H L H L

05:16 AM SAt 10:27 AM 04:56 PM 11:58 PM

0.7 1.2 0.3 1.7

L H L H

Fri

01:00 AM 07:03 AM 01:32 PM 08:01 PM

2.4 0.7 2.8 0.9

H L H L

8 01:49 AM SAt 07:54 AM 02:25 PM 08:57 PM

2.3 0.8 2.7 0.9

9 02:46 AM Sun 08:52 AM 03:23 PM 09:55 PM

Fri

22 23

06:23 AM 0.7 L Sun 11:38 AM 1.2 H 06:01 PM 0.3 L

2.8 0.2 3.4 0.4

H L H L

01:26 AM SAt 07:34 AM 02:05 PM 08:38 PM

2.7 0.3 3.2 0.5

H L H L

02:36 AM Sun 08:44 AM 03:16 PM 09:48 PM

2.6 0.4 3.1 0.5

H L H L

2.2 0.8 2.7 0.9

H L H L

03:53 AM Mon 09:57 AM 04:29 PM 10:53 PM

2.6 0.5 3.1 0.4

H L H L

03:48 AM Mon 09:52 AM 04:23 PM 10:49 PM

2.3 0.8 2.7 0.8

H L H L

2.7 0.4 3.1 0.4

H L H L

2.4 0.7 2.8 0.7

H L H L

01:03 AM Mon 07:28 AM 12:53 PM 07:07 PM

1.7 0.7 1.2 0.4

H L H L

02:04 AM tue 08:27 AM 02:05 PM 08:12 PM

1.7 0.6 1.3 0.4

H L H L

02:59 AM Wed 09:18 AM 03:11 PM 09:12 PM

1.7 0.6 1.3 0.4

H L H L

03:49 AM tHu 10:03 AM 04:08 PM 10:09 PM

1.6 0.5 1.4 0.4

H L H L

04:32 AM 10:44 AM 04:58 PM 11:01 PM

1.6 0.4 1.5 0.5

H L H L

12:23 AM tHu 06:36 AM 12:36 PM 06:57 PM

0.5 2.8 0.4 3.0

05:12 AM SAt 11:22 AM 05:43 PM 11:49 PM

1.5 0.4 1.6 0.5

H L H L

01:05 AM 07:22 AM 01:24 PM 07:41 PM

05:48 AM 1.4 H Sun 11:58 AM 0.4 L 06:26 PM 1.6 H

01:47 AM SAt 08:07 AM 02:12 PM 08:25 PM

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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

05:35 AM 0.0 L tHu 12:04 PM 3.5 H 06:28 PM 0.3 L 12:25 AM 06:31 AM 01:01 PM 07:30 PM

Fri

04:44 AM Wed 11:11 AM 05:31 PM 11:30 PM

L H L H

04:50 AM tue 10:51 AM 05:19 PM 11:38 PM

Onancock Creek Stingray Point Hooper Strait Light Lynnhaven Inlet

06:09 AM 2.9 H Wed 12:08 PM 0.4 L 06:32 PM 3.1 H

0.3 3.0 0.3 3.1

L H L H

01:24 AM 07:46 AM 01:50 PM 08:03 PM

0.2 3.2 0.3 3.0

L H L H

0.3 3.0 0.3 3.1

L H L H

02:04 AM SAt 08:27 AM 02:34 PM 08:42 PM

0.2 3.3 0.2 3.0

L H L H

0.1 3.2 0.1 3.2

L H L H

0.2 3.3 0.3 2.9

L H L H

05:46 AM 2.5 H Wed 11:45 AM 0.6 L 06:10 PM 2.9 H

diFFerenCes

05:07 AM tue 11:07 AM 05:35 PM 11:50 PM

12:40 AM tHu 07:01 AM 01:02 PM 07:20 PM

Fri

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

Fri

02:40 AM Sun 09:04 AM 03:15 PM 09:19 PM

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

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

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

Slack Water Maximum Current

0007 0615 1227 1842

-0.9 +0.9 -0.9 +1.0

0200 0843 1454 2036

+0.8 -0.8 +0.5 -0.5

0056 0701 1307 1924

-0.9 +0.8 -0.9 +1.0

Wed

0614 1255 1831

0253 0929 1539 2130

+0.8 -0.8 +0.6 -0.6

0143 0745 1346 2006

-0.9 +0.7 -0.8 +1.0

0020 0659 1329 1918

0344 1011 1621 2219

+0.9 -0.8 +0.7 -0.7

0546 1118 1725

0230 0830 1426 2049

-0.8 +0.6 -0.8 +1.0

0115 0741 1400 2003

0431 1049 1700 2306

+0.9 -0.9 +0.8 -0.8

0014 0639 1200 1804

0318 0917 1508 2133

-0.8 +0.5 -0.7 +0.9

0209 0821 1431 2047

0516 1126 1739 2352

+0.8 -0.9 +0.9 -0.9

0102 0736 1245 1845

0409 1008 1552 2221

-0.8 +0.4 -0.6 +0.9

0302 0859 1502 2131

0600 +0.8 1203 -0.9 1817 +1.0

0153 0837 1336 1931

0502 1103 1642 2312

-0.7 +0.4 -0.5 +0.8

0311 SAt 0919 1533 2153 Sun

0403 0959 1610 2240

Mon 0454 1039 1647 2327

tue

Wed

tHu

Fri

0526 tue 1216 1739 2321

tHu

14 Fri

SAt

Sun

Mon 0354 0937 1535 2217

8 0245 SAt 0939 1434 2023

0559 -0.7 1202 +0.3 1737 -0.5

0007 0657 1304 1838

+0.8 -0.7 +0.3 -0.5

0104 0752 1402 1938

+0.8 -0.7 +0.4 -0.5

Sun 0340 1039 1538 2120

Mon 0434 1131 1641 2220

tue 0446 1015 1612 2304 Wed 0541 1057 1652 2355 tHu 0637 1143 1738

0038 0643 1240 1858

-1.0 +0.8 -0.8 +1.1

0125 0728 1319 1940

-1.0 +0.7 -0.8 +1.1

0214 0816 1401 2026

-1.0 +0.6 -0.8 +1.2

0305 0907 1448 2116

-1.0 +0.5 -0.7 +1.1

Slack Water Maximum Current

0048 0736 1236 1831

0400 1002 1542 2212

-0.9 +0.5 -0.7 +1.1

0145 0836 1339 1932

0458 1104 1644 2313

-0.9 +0.5 -0.6 +1.0

0244 Sun 0936 1450 2041

0559 -0.9 1209 +0.5 1753 -0.6

0018 0701 1314 1905

Fri

SAt

Mon 0345 1032 1604 2156

25 tue

0445 1123 1713 2311

0125 0800 1415 2015

+0.9 -0.9 +0.6 -0.6 +0.9 -0.9 +0.7 -0.7

0229 0854 1510 2118

+0.9 -0.9 +0.8 -0.8

0020 tHu 0635 1253 1910

0329 0945 1601 2215

+0.8 -0.9 +0.9 -0.9

0123 0724 1334 2000

0423 1031 1647 2307

+0.8 -0.9 +1.0 -0.9

0220 0810 1412 2047

0513 1114 1731 2355

+0.8 -0.8 +1.0 -1.0

Wed 0542 1210 1815

Fri

29 SAt

0312 Sun 0853 1450 2131

0600 +0.7 1155 -0.8 1812 +1.1

0013 0639 1223 1905

0340 0910 1602 2138

-1.4 +1.0 -1.5 +1.0

0050 Sun 0720 1309 1953

0416 0954 1643 2220

-1.4 +1.0 -1.4 +0.9

0126 Mon 0803 1353 2041

0450 1035 1725 2303

-1.3 +0.9 -1.3 +0.8

0201 tue 0847 1436 2130

0525 1118 1812 2348

-1.2 +0.9 -1.1 +0.7

0605 -1.1 1204 +0.8 1904 -1.0

SAt

Wed

0016 0558 1207 1816

-0.9 +0.5 -1.1 +0.8

0055 0636 1256 1852

-1.1 +0.7 -1.3 +0.9

0136 0714 1346 1932

-1.2 +0.8 -1.4 +1.0

0218 0756 1436 2017

Wed 0340 0828 1533 2134 tHu 0416 0923 1617 2215

14 Fri

0449 1016 1659 2253

SAt 0524 1106 1742 2332

0125 0812 1353 2102

+0.7 -1.3 +0.9 -1.2

0014 Sun 0537 1229 1846

0227 0917 1459 2210

+0.7 -1.3 +0.8 -1.2

0120 Mon 0651 1338 1950

0337 1030 1619 2318

+0.6 -1.3 +0.8 -1.2

-1.4 +1.0 -1.5 +1.1

0223 tue 0758 1443 2048

0457 +0.6 1138 -1.3 1732 +0.8

0301 0841 1525 2104

-1.5 +1.1 -1.6 +1.1

0015 0555 1236 1822

-1.3 +0.7 -1.4 +0.9

0105 0639 1329 1905

-1.3 +0.8 -1.4 +0.9

0152 0720 1420 1948

-1.3 +0.9 -1.5 +0.9

0235 0802 1506 2032

-1.3 +0.9 -1.5 +0.9

0313 0845 1547 2115

-1.3 +1.0 -1.4 +0.8

+0.6 -1.0 +0.7 -0.8

0126 0737 1346 2041

+0.5 -1.0 +0.6 -0.7

0012 Mon 0644 1245 1920

0343 0927 1611 2151

-1.6 +1.2 -1.7 +1.1

0013 0433 1209 1815

0215 0824 1439 2136

+0.4 -0.9 +0.5 -0.7

0056 0730 1336 2012

0426 1013 1700 2238

-1.6 +1.3 -1.6 +1.0

9 0112 Sun 0531 1307 1913

0310 0915 1545 2241

+0.3 -0.9 +0.5 -0.7

0141 0820 1429 2108

0513 1100 1754 2328

-1.6 +1.3 -1.5 +1.0

0210 Mon 0633 1400 2005

0416 1014 1656 2334

+0.3 -0.9 +0.5 -0.8

0229 tHu 0914 1523 2204

0608 -1.5 1153 +1.2 1856 -1.4

0515 +0.4 1115 -1.0 1741 +0.6

0025 0709 1252 1959

Fri 0347 1111 1708

SAt

0259 0732 1449 2051

Sun 0602 1155 1830

tue

Wed

Fri

0321 1012 1624 2307

Slack Water Maximum Current

0036 0650 1254 1954

tHu 0310 1019 1608 2314

tue

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

0235 0931 1520 2220

Slack Water Maximum Current

SAt 0422 1118 1735

Wed 0320 0859 1543 2141 tHu 0409 0955 1637 2226

28 Fri

0451 1044 1722 2305

SAt 0530 1127 1808 2340 Sun 0609 1208 1851

+0.8 -1.4 +1.1 -1.3

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

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

Corrections Applied to Chesapeake Bay Entrance

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apt. Sonney Forrest on the Reel Relief out of Solomons will use light tackle to catch rockfish, bluefish, and Spanish mackerel from late August until the middle of September. Capt. Sonney says, “By September, autumn is in the air as the days are cooler and shorter. I expect to catch fewer Spanish mackerel as the waters cool off, and they likely will be gone by midSeptember unless the weather remains warm. I will look for bluefish angling to be very active, and the blues will mix in with stripers as both species school up to feed on baitfish.” Capt. Sonney’s clients will toss plugs and two-ounce jigs, and he anticipates many strikes and catching limits of both stripers and blues. “The bigger fish can be found feeding under the smaller bluefish. Mornings at Cedar Point are excellent with the sky darkened and noisy with flying gulls—this is the time to fish. After a few hours of casting and blasting over breaking fish, I like to move up the Bay, live-lining with spot. It is a technique in its own, but what action. As the winds of change come from the north and cold winds chill Bay waters, the fishing action will cool off, too. So if you want another shot at the action, do it soon.” Finally, Capt. Sonney expects to catch spot and perch in the Bay and Patuxent River using bloodworms, adding that the fall run of perch won’t start until later. “Casting to them along the shore is great fun and great eating as well,” Capt. Sonney says.

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apt. Harry Nield aboard KingFish II out of Deal Island, MD, will be chasing Spanish mackerel, bluefish, and stripers while trolling, deploying Huntington Drones around the Middle Grounds and then moving down to the rips at Smith Point. He’ll also take his customers bottom fishing in Tangier Sound for spot, croaker, and trout, using bloodworms and soft crabs as bait.

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apt. Kevin Josenhans of Josenhans Fly Fishing says his clients will find cooler weather during September from Tangier Sound to the Choptank River (and points in between), but that means hotter fishing. Capt. Kevin will guide trips for breaking rock, blues, and Spanish mackerel, particularly from Poplar Island to James Island. Capt. Kevin says, “This type of fishing is great fun on a seven-weight fly outfit. Tangier Sound will produce fantastic fishing for speckled trout, rockfish, bluefish, and flounder. This is shallow water fishing at its finest.”

apt. Walt of Light Tackle Charters will spend most of his time guiding customers for the rockfish, bluefish, and Spanish mackerel that will be feeding under birds in the Chesapeake Bay in September. Capt. Walt says, “We’ll be casting to points, jetties, and wrecks for stripers and speckled trout on the Chesapeake. On the seaside, I’ll chase cobia out of Chincoteague, VA, going offshore up to seven miles to sight fish for these big fish cobia under markers and around wrecks. All of this fishing (both Chesapeake Bay and ocean) will of course be done with only light tackle.”

apt. Jeff Popp will continue to follow rockfish through September, which he said were plentiful but “on the move daily” this summer. Capt. Jeff says, “I’ll continue to fish Vista Lady from the West River until the middle of September, when I’ll motor north to the Middle River, staying there until November when I move the boat to Buzz’s Marina on St. Jerome’s Creek.” Capt. Jeff expects good fishing for stripers (many rock from 25 to 30 inches) above the Bay Bridges to continue through the early fall. He slow trolls bucktails and spoons and live lines spot to fool them. Follow us!

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## Since it released a free mobile naviga- ## The new 2013 45 Cantius (below) from tion and boating safety application Cruisers Yachts features Volvo Diesel for iPhone and Android smartphone IPS propulsion, a newly designed open users across the country, Sea Tow has floor plan, more storage, swinging stainprocessed more than 63,000 downloads, less steel glass entry doors and windows, received a Mobile of the Day Award a cutting-edge navigation station, and from Favourite Website Awards, and much more. cruisersyachts.com received a five-star rating at the Apple iTunes store. seatow.com/app ## Later this year, look for Sea Ray’s new outboard-adapted Sundeck models (a 22-footer and a 24-footer) and new jet boat line. In Chesapeake Country, you’ll find Sea Rays at Clarks Landing Boat Sales in Chester, MD, and Shady Side, MD; MarineMax Baltimore Yacht Sales and Service Center in Baltimore; Lynnhaven Marine in Virginia ##Photo courtesy of Cruisers Yachts Beach, VA; MarineMax Gunpowder Cove Boating Gear, Service, & Marina ## Keith Mayes recently joined Annapolis Center in Joppa, MD; Prince William Yacht Sales as a yacht broker. After Marine Sales in Woodbridge, VA; spending 30 years in the information and Richmond Marine Center in technology sector, Mayes decided to use Richmond, VA. searay.com his passion for the water by joining the Mid-Atlantic’s leading yacht brokerage ## The brand new M26000 gyro house. Mayes brings more than 20 years from Seakeeper in California, MD, of sales experience to his new position. boasts 25 percent more righting annapolisyachtsales.com force and is rated for use in vessels up to 110 tons of displacement. ## Jay Phillips, owner of 360 Yachting, Suited for megayachts, commercial is planning to open an Outer Banks craft, and high-end sportfishers, (NC) branch in 2012-13. The company the gyro spins at 5000 rpm inside a manages privately owned powerboats vacuum to achieve up to 80 percent and sailboats, whose owners like having roll reduction while requiring only a yacht earn its own keep and enjoy tax three kW of electrical power. advantages. Prospective owners and seakeeper.com charterers can call (305) 394-9517.

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## This summer, Santa took time out of his busy schedule to celebrate store-wide sales as part of the Christmas in July promotion at Fawcett Boat Supplies in Annapolis. fawcettboat.com

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## Watermark’s newest excursion yacht, the 99-foot, 149-passenger Raven, now cruises in Baltimore. watermarkjourney.com ## Jackson Marine Sales/Shelter Cove Yacht Basin recently received a certificate for responsible recycling and installed a new high-speed holding tank pumpout system. jacksonmarine.com

##Mears Great Oak Marina manager Brad Wilson and fuel dock employee Taylor Levrage celebrate the opening of the new BoatU.S. Life Jacket Loaner site.

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## The Mears Great Oak Marina in Chestertown, MD, is now one of 500 locations in the United States that participate in the BoatU.S. Foundation’s free program that loans life jackets to local kids. boatus.com/foundation

## The Mack Boring & Parts Company in Union, NJ, turns 90 this year. Ed (“Mack”) McGovern Sr. founded the company in 1922 (“boring” was one of his thriving machine shop specialties) to rebuild Model T auto engines. The family-owned company is now one of North America’s most advanced diesel power organizations. mbpc90.com Send your Chesapeake Bay business soundbites and high-resolution photos to ruth@proptalk.com. Follow us!

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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.

HELP WANTED Event staff wanted - Annapolis Boat Shows Must be available Sept. 28. through Oct. 16 for the U.S. Sailboat and Powerboat Shows. Physical labor required. Contact Marci - 410-517-9979 or j.jmkolb@gmail.com Marina Dockhand - PT Dockhands for Marina, must be able to work holidays & weekends. Assist in docking, cleanup and general work @ Harboreast Marina, Baltimore 410-625-1700, www.harboreastmarina.com Marina Maintenance - Full Time Year Round. General all around experience in carpentry, plumbing, maintenance, dockhand, etc. Must work Fri, Sa, some Sundays in season. Harboreast Marina, Baltimore 410-625-1700, www.harboreastmarina.com 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 2012 to April 2013. Included: Haul-out, Powerwash, Blocking, and Launch. Patapsco River – Baltimore Outer Harbor. Old Bay Marina (410) 477-1488 or www.oldbaymarina.com

REAL ESTATE A Boater’s Dream 207’ Waterfront Home On Weems Creek in West Annapolis! 4 Br, 3.5 Ba incl 1Br lic apartment all with panoramic views of your 4 deep water slips! $1.790M. Call Moe Farley. Coldwell Banker (410) 2714839 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.

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

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.

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) 532-9330, (877) 532-9330. Donate Your Boat And help teach atrisk teens to sail. (202) 478-0396, www.planet-hope.org

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25’ - 40’ Slips With Spring Discounts 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 25’ - 50’ Deep Water Slips Available on scenic, protected Jackson Creek at Deltaville Marina in Deltaville, Virginia. Covered slips available up to 42’. Slip rental includes electric, water & great amenities, including pool modern bath houses, lounge, free Wi-Fi, free pump out in park-like setting. Kid friendly & pets welcome. Deltaville Boatyard with ABYC certified technicians on premises with 75 ton lift. 8’ at MLW. Family owned & operated 804-776-9812 deltavillemarina.com 30’ - 35’ Slips Available Annapolis City Marina, Ltd. in the heart of Eastport. Includes electric, water, restrooms with showers, and gated parking. Give us a call at (410) 268-0660, www.annapoliscitymarina.com. 30’ - 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 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.

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 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

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 LISTINGS WANTED! Patrick Hopkins, Annapolis Yacht Sales’ Power Boat Sales Coordinator, is looking for quality powerboat listings NOW! Having sold through our power listings quickly this spring Patrick is looking to expand the Powerboat division of AYS and will be your best asset to get your boat sold quickly! Contact Patrick at 410-267-8181 or Patrick@AnnapolisYachtSales.com

2004 Zodiac Pro 650 NEW PVC Tubes, bottom paint. 453 hrs on 15-hp 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. 410-800-4443. jay@milpro.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

Boats, Trailers, RVs, Motor Homes Purchased Any cond. Quick, easy sale. Call Jody Palmisano (410) 340-0008 or jodypalm@yahoo.com..

MILPR O All our boats have gone thru a thorough inspection and safety check. They are delivered ready to enjoy.

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

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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

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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

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

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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 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 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 150-hp 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. Laying in Annapolis, Ask $11,000.00

2010 TROPHY 2203 225hp Merc Verado four stroke engine, equipment is VHF radio GPs, Fish finder, remote spot light, two down riggers, top gun outriggers. JACKSON MARINE SALES Bob 410-287-9400-214 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

Crownline 235 CCR 2006 Volvo w/150 hours, Bimini, Dual SS prop, Porta-potti. Trailer included. $29,900 – Make offer. Contact Joe Fairchild 717-471-4985 26’ Albemarle Express 18’ outriggers, Lift kept, inboard/outboard, air conditioning, fishing machine! www. compositeyacht.biz, (410) 476-4414. Price Reduced !!! $29,000

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26' Bayliner 265 Ciera ‘03 New canvas, air, windlass, GPS. Priced to sell. $24,900 Upper Chesapeake Yacht Sales 610-299-3598. 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’ Doral Cruiser ‘00 Large trailerable family cruiser sleeps 5. Generous cockpit seating. Full galley, convertible dinette plus head w/shower. S-Mercruiser, well maintained. $29,900 Sassafras Harbor Marina Yacht Sales. (888) 22105022

28' 2012 Regal Express 300HP Volvo 12 Hours, A/C, Generator, Power Arch, Windlass, GPS, TV, Underwater Lighting, $92,500. Trades Accepted, our boat, Jackson Marine Sales, Stephen K. Parker 410-2879400 x212 Cell 443-553-2518 sparker@jacksonmarinesales.com 28’ Albin TE Newport ’09 Warranty. Forward berth/dinette and galley. Pilothouse w/strata-glass enclosure, full cockpit canopy, A/C. S-Cummins QSD 4.2 EI 320-hp. $134,000 Sassafras Harbor Marina Yacht Sales. (410) 7080579

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

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29' Donzi ZFC '07 0ne owner, 75 hrs Verado’s 250-hp four-strokes. Engine warranties to 2014, trim tabs w/ indicators, Graffrig controls, outriggers, Jackson Marine Sales North East, MD, 410-287-9400 x214 Bob

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

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’ 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 & much more! Lift stored & well maintained. Like new! Asking $94,500 Looking for offers. OBYS 410226-0100

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 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 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 Lucy

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. 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 $129,000. Please call NPYS at 410-280-2038.

30 Concept 2009 Leftover with trailer T-300 XS Mercs. MSRP $139,000 - closeout $79,900. Contact Joe Fairchild – Tomes Landing Marina 717-471-4985

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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' 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 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' 2001 Manning Custom Chesapeake Bay Boat 315 HP Yanmar diesel, Mercruiser Bravo III drive. Shallow draft, gen, AC, GPS Asking $106,000. Jason Whitson Jackson Marine Sales 410-287-9400 x215 or 484-994-4245 jwhitson@jacksonmarinesales.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 & her bow thruster assists in tight spots. Asking $197,000 OBYS 410-226-0100 32’ Custom Bayboat Luxury Charter Style ’10 deadrise built with nothing left unfinished. Cummins dsl, low hrs, fully ready to fish this fall!! Contact Composite Yacht for details 410-476-4414 32’ Grand Banks ’88 Cummins 210-hp. 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

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

2008 Picnic Boat EP CHARMER at $499,000 One of the Last Made

2001 Picnic Boat Classic ICARUS at $290,000 New Awlgrip

1996 Picnic Boat Classic LIBERTY is now $220,000 She Looks Brand New

2009 T 38 R Convertible ENCORE at $795,000 Very Good Value!!

32’ Pro Line Walk ‘05 T-250 Verados, generator, AC, radar, GPS, VHF, life raft, many extras – fish ready. $78,400 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’ Topaz ’88 (MD) Twin CAT 320 hp, 1650 hrs. New injectors ’09. Tower. John McDevitt, JMcDevitt@BluewaterYachtSales.com, (ofc) 410-827-0873, (cell) 610-2205619. BluewaterYachtSales.com - Kent Narrows

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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 $45,000 Contact Patrick@ compositeyacht.biz (410) 476 4414

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.

34' American Tug ‘03 Newly painted AwlCraft Artisto blue hull. Fully equipped for cruising including loads of spares. Excellent cond. Owners 'wrote the book' on AT maintenance. $240,000 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’ Wellcraft Gran Sport ’89 Twin 454s, gen, air, new canvas, free winter storage & spring launch - $17,500 Call Tony Tumas day or evening (443) 553-5046. 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

34’ Silverton Express ’89 Twin Crusader 454s, Gen Set, Air/Heat, New Canvas - clean and ready to cruise! $19,900. 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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35’ Regal Commodore ’05 215 hrs Twin 8.1 Volvo Penta, Kohler Generator, Heat and AC along with excellent styling, fit & finish. A must see. $129,000. Patrick 410-267-8181 or Patrick@AnnapolisYachtSales.com 35’ 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 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’ Monk Trawler ‘94 Limited series built in Nova Scotia, 350HP dsl, 6KW genset, AC & HT, awlgripped Flag blue hull, elec. windlass, lovely teak interior, 2 strms and so much more! Asking $149,000 OBYS 410-226-0100

Donzi 35 ZR ‘06 Mercruiser 496 MAG HO w/approx. 146 hours, loaded. $118,900. Contact Tom Tomes Landing. 410-378-9622 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. Call Patrick 410-267-8181 or Patrick@AnnapolisYachtSales.com 35’ Duffy 35 Classic Flybridge DownEast w/ low hrs Yanmar. Yard maintained, new canvas ’11, AC, Galley up, shower stall + head, price reduced $129,000. Call David Cox 410-310-3476 or davidcox@northpointyachtsales.com

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 $275,000. Please call Ken Comerford @ 410-280-2038 ext 12

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’ 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.

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 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

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

36’ Hinckley Picnic Boat Classic ’01 STEP UP is a Hinckley maintained Classic Picnic Boat with virtually every option available. $230k, Offered by Hinckley Yachts, contact Peter Howard (410) 263-0095 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

36' Silverton Express Cruiser ‘96 Twin 340 HP FWC Mercruisers V Drives. Exceptionl condition and priced to sell. $49,900 Upper Chesapeake Yacht Sales 610-2993598. 37’ Egg Harbor Sport Yacht ’08 Full Warranty, never titled. T-Cummins QSB 5.9, Generator, Hardtop w/strataglass enclosure, Outriggers, two strms, head w/stall shower. $369,000. 2003 model also available. Sassafras Harbor Marina Yacht Sales (410) 708-0579 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

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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’ 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’ 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’ Sea Ray Sundancer ’04 Only used as a day boat. <300 hrs on Mercruiser 8.1s. Features most available options. Bow thruster, upgraded electronics plus Kohler generator. $159,900 Sassafras Harbor Marina Yacht Sales (888) 2215022

38’ Regal 3860 ’05 Commodore hard top, New canvas & radar. 360 hrs, Mercruiser 8.1s (420-hp each). Trades are accepted. Asking $180,000. Jason Whitson Jackson Marine Sales 410-287-9400 x215 or 484-994-4244 jwhitson@jacksonmarinesales.com

38’ Cranchi ’97 (MD) Twin Volvo 370hp. 860 hrs. Cruise 24, top 30. Excellent equipment, Italian style. John McDevitt, JMcDevitt@BluewaterYachtSales.com, (ofc) 410-827-0873, (cell) 610-220-5619. BluewaterYachtSales.com - Kent Narrows 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

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39’ Mainship 390 ’03 Yanmar dsl, gen set, bow thruster, radar/plotter, davits, exceptionally clean – deliver FL or Bahamas - $149,900 Call Tony Tumas day or evening (443) 553-5046. email: tony@greatblueyachts.com, see photos & full specs at www.greatblueyachts.com

39 Searay Sundancer 390 2005 Loaded with BRAND NEW ELECTRONICS PACKAGE, loaded, 8.1L T/420 hp mercruiser Horizons, with only 315 hours. TracVision SAT TV, Flat Screens, and more. Located on Long Island, NY. ASK $225,000. Contact BOEMARINE, 866-735-5926, boats@boemarine.com, www.boemarine.com Regency 39 Aft Cabin Sun Deck Trawler ’86 $99,500 Many recent upgrades! Twin Volvo dsls, new 8kw Gen Set, Air/Heat, sun deck enclosure, upper & lower helm stations, dinghy hoist & storage. Call Tony Tumas, Great Blue Yachts 443553-5046 - see photos & full specs at www.greatblueyachts.com

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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

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

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

42' Chris Craft Catalina 1985 T/325hp Diesel $72,000. and 1988 T/350HP Crusaders $84,000. Great live aboard boats, Jackson Marine Sales, Please call Stephen K. Parker 410-287-9400 x212, Cell 443-553-2518 sparker@jacksonmarinesales.com

40’ Silverton Convertible ’87 Two staterooms. Galley w/large dinette forward of salon. Large aft deck and flybridge. T-350hp Crusaders, generator. $44,500 Sassafras Harbor Marina Yacht Sales (888) 221-5022 42’ Jersey Dawn ‘88 Repwred CAT3208-TAs, 450HP, 800H +/Walker Air Seps Single Strm. Solid FG hull. AwlGrip, 2-hps, Icemaker. Dripless shafts. Kent Island. $125K 443-249-3882. kearkk@hotmail.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. 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. 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.

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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’ Cruisers 420 Express Twin Volvo IPS 500 dsls, gen, air, hard top, bow thruster, IPS docking – CLEAN! $235,000 Call Tony Tumas day or evening (443) 553-5046. email: tony@ greatblueyachts.com, see photos & full specs at www.greatblueyachts.com 42’ Jones ’00 Well equipped dual purpose bay boat. Ready for pleasure & families, or for a charter business. 575-hp 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

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42’ Sealine ’03 (MD) Larger twin Cummins 480hp electronic, 900 hrs. Superb condition. John McDevitt, JMcDevitt@BluewaterYachtSales.com, (ofc) 410-827-0873, (cell) 610-220-5619. BluewaterYachtSales.com - Kent Narrows 42’ Wilbur Downeast Cruiser ’97 Great long range cruiser with very comfortable accommodations. Single stateroom forward, large pilot house, U-shaped sea galley & huge aft main salon. Huge price reduction $279,500 OBYS 410-226-0100.

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 410-279-5309 or Rick@NorthPointYachtSales.com

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

44’ Hinckley Talaria 44 Express ’01 SIRIUS has been lovingly maintained & 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 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

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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

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' 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.

63' Sea Ray Sundancer ‘96 Arenson drives, with twin Cat 1250 HP, $50K price reduction!. Compare to Pershing or Magnum. Mint cond. $345,000 Upper Chesapeake Yacht Sales 610-299-3598.

34’ Formula ’99 (MD) Twin Mercruiser 7.4L 310hp, only 386 hrs. Full canvas, looks great. John McDevitt, JMcDevitt@BluewaterYachtSales.com, (ofc) 410-827-0873, (cell) 610-220-5619. BluewaterYachtSales.com - Kent Narrows

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50 Viking Sport Cruiser Great looking motoryacht with two helm positions and plenty of room. John McDevitt, JMcDevitt@BluewaterYachtSales.com, (ofc) 410-827-0873, (cell) 610-220-5619. BluewaterYachtSales.com - Kent Narrows

27’ Formula ’95 (MD) Just listed. Great layout, call for details. John McDevitt, JMcDevitt@BluewaterYachtSales.com, (ofc) 410-827-0873, (cell) 610-220-5619. BluewaterYachtSales.com - Kent Narrows

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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

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS Allied Boatworks................................56

Coppercoat USA.................................66

Annapolis Boat Show.........................91

Cummins Power Systems.................28

Annapolis Inflatables/The Marina.......9

Cutwater Marine Sales.......................37

Annapolis Yacht Sales.......................34

Cypress Marine...................................75

Baltimore Marine Centers..................57

Fawcett Boat Supplies.......................71

Bay Boat Buzz.....................................70

Ferry Point Marina..............................51

Bay Shore Marine...............................32

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

alliedboatworks.com

usboat.com

dinghyparts.com

annapolisyachtsales.com

coppercoatusa.com

MESCO Homeport..............................27 North Point Yacht Sales.......................4 northpointyachtsales.com

powersystems.cummins.com

Pettit Paint........................................ 6,64 pettitmarine.com

cutwaterboats.com

cypressmarine.com

Quickline USA.....................................52 quickline.us

Rhode River Marina............................45 rhoderivermarina.com

baltimoremarinecenters.com

fawcettboat.com

Sassafras Harbor Marina Yacht Sales.49 sassafrasharbormarina.com

bayboatbuzz.com

ferrypointmarina.com

Scandia Marine Services......... 58,66,70 scandiamarineservices.com

bayshoremarineengines.com

floridabowthrusters.com

Sea Tow.......................................... 18,19 seatow.com

Bikes Go Green..................................70

Hamilton Marine..................................33

Black Dog Propellers.........................31

Harbor East Marina............................75

bikesgogreen.com

hamiltonmarine.com

Skipjack Cove Yachting Center.........15 skipjackcove.com

blackdogprops.com

harboreastmarina.com

South River Boat Rentals..................28 southriverboatrentals.com

Boatyard Bar & Grill...........................24 boatyardbarandgrill.com

Harbour Cove......................................55 harbourcove.com

St. Michaels Harbour Inn and Marina.17 harbourinn.com

Boatyard Beach Party........................73 boatyardbarandgrill.com

Hartge Yacht Yard...............................51 hartgeyard.com

Summit North Marina...........................3 summitnorthmarina.com

BOE Marine.........................................92 boemarine.com

Cape Charles Town Harbor................58 capecharles.org

Chesapeake Bay Marine Refurbishing.66 (443) 480-1939

Chesapeake Beach Resort & Spa.....25 chesapeakebeachresortspa.com

Chesapeake Boat Works....................21 chesapeakemarinerailway.com

Chesapeake Harbour Inc...................26 chesapeakeharbour.com

Clean Fuels.........................................52 cleanfuelsmd.com

Coastal Climate Control.....................10 coastalclimatecontrol.com

Hinckley Yacht Services......................7 hinckleyyachts.com

Hinckley Yachts Annapolis................81 thehinckleycompany.com

Hirschmugl, Heine & Associates, Inc..56 hhaconsulting.com

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Teleflex..................................................2 teleflex.com

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Tomes Landing...................................43 tomeslandingmarina.com

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J Gordon.........................................55,71 jgordonco.com

Upper Chesapeake Yacht Sales........83

Jackson Marine Sales...................20,84

Virginia Department of Health...........50

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Kent Island Kayaks............................74 kikayaks.com

Mack Boring & Parts Company.........23 mackboring.com

passagemaker.com/trawlerfest

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Wooden Boat Restoration Company.67 woodenboatrestorationllc.com

Worton Creek Marina.........................39 wortoncreek.com

Coltonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Point Marina.........................57

Marine Technical Services.................75

Yacht Group, The................................79

Composite Yacht................................67

Martini Yacht Sales.............................22

Zimmerman Marine............................72

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C HESAPEAKE CLA SSIC Sittin’ on the Top of the Bay… Canal Closes at 50, While Lock House Lives On by Ruth Christie

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uilt between 1836 and 1839 along the west bank of the Susquehanna River, the 45-mile-long Susquehanna and Tidewater Canal replaced an older, shorter canal along the river’s east bank. Running from the top of the Chesapeake Bay at Havre de Grace, MD, to Wrightsville, PA, the canal connected with nearly 4000 miles of other canals throughout the Midwest and eastern United States. The canal opened Baltimore and Philadelphia to convenient trade in central Pennsylvania and provided an interstate shipping alternative to 19th-century arks, rafts, and boats plying the lower Susquehanna River’s difficult waters. During the Civil War, the canal was a major means of transportation; it gave the Union access to the Susquehanna Valley’s rich resources and was vital to the Union victory. Ten locks in Maryland and 19 locks in Pennsylvania raised and lowered canal boats more than 230 feet to compensate for the elevation difference. In 1840, a two-story, brick Lock House was built as a home for the lock tender and his family and as an office to collect tolls, which it did between 1840 and 1890. Built in the late Greek Revival style, the Lock House was nearly twice the size of other lock houses on the canal. Walking on towpaths, teams of mules pulled boats loaded with lumber, farm products, and coal. With the advent of the railroad after 1855, the role of canals began to decline, because railroads were cheaper to maintain, were faster, and could operate all year long; not true of a canal that ices up in the winter. 90 September 2012 PropTalk

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