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So You Want to Buy a Boat Part II: Building Your Team

In the second part of our series, we look at expenses beyond your loan and building a team of helpful experts. by David ‘Merf ’ Moerschel

Brock Center: Environmental Success Story

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Winter Boat and Fishing Shows

Just because the boat is on the hard, you don’t have to put your lifestyle on ice. by Kaylie Jasinski sponsored by A nnapolis Yacht Sales

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hat was a really helpful map illustrating your blurb on “The Creeks” in the “See the Bay” column on Whitehall Bay (page 51) in the November PropTalk. Nice of you to mention the names of the creeks flowing into Whitehall Bay, but you neglected to name any of the mystery creeks in your illustration. How is a reader supposed to know which is which and where?

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ou make a good point. Sometimes we are limited by page space, the clarity of paper or online charts, and the time constraints of our graphic designers at boat show time. We’ll work on better illustrations in the future. Here’s a slightly more detailed map showing (clockwise) Providence Cove, Martin’s Cove, Burley Creek, and Little Burley Creek (off Mill Creek) and Minnow Creek, which is the little creek before you get to the split of Ridout Creek (off Whitehall Creek). ~M.W.

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ven though the days are getting shorter and the air is getting colder, the boat dog photos continue to trickle in. Hats off to our readers and furry friends who won’t let a little cold stand in the way of an autumn boat ride! Here are three of our favorite recent submissions. Got a great boat dog photo? Email photos and a description to kaylie@proptalk.com for inclusion in our online photo gallery located at proptalk.com/boat-dogs-of-proptalk safrass River! ##Dixie loves the Sas Lewis as om Th by oto Ph

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Winterization: Get Ready for Some Fun

eady for winter? Ha! Of course behaved like an ice cube tray will have you aren’t. We don’t blame you. to be replaced,” says Naranjo. “A thorHowever, as un-ready as you ough winterization keeps such spring may be, there’s no excuse for being surprises to a minimum. By charging unprepared when the pretty fall frost the batteries regularly over the winter turns to something more sinister. or removing them from the boat, you’ll Know Your Temps. “As an avid also extend their life.” windsurfer, I know it’s time to start thinking ##Tom Hale caught this photo about winterof a deadrise under cover. izing my when fall northerlies cause me to swap my shortie for a full wetsuit,” says Ralph Naranjo, the veritable Orion of the Chesapeake. “Waiting too long to winterize or upgrade the wetsuit only ignores the inevitable.” Nobody Expects the Spanish Inquisition. Getting a leg up during the fall will save you time (and Remember that ethanol is like vodka. keep the surprises at a minimum). It goes bad as soon as the bottle gets “Things like a cracked casing on a opened. If you’re going to leave fuel in fresh water pump that wasn’t drained your tank over the winter, at least add or flushed with a non-toxic antifreeze in some fuel stabilizer. But better yet, or a discharged wet cell battery that drain that baby.

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t’s simple math to keep your toes on. Remember the rule of 120: If you’re looking at a combined air and water temp between 100 and 120 degrees, then a wet suit is recommended (50-degree day needs 70-degree water). If you’re looking at a number below that, a wet- or drysuit should be recommended. And if your boat stays in the water, think to put a lifejacket on while you walk out to her. That dock can be icy, and snow can make rotten wood look pretty and solid.

Be a Hoser. That is, have some available. Don’t be a Canadian, c’mon. “My favorite winterizing tool is a ditty bag full of short lengths of hose,” says Naranjo, “various sized funnels, and plastic adapters that allow me to drain plumbing, send antifreeze to the engine’s cooling system and carry out the annual drain and fill ritual.” But Don’t Be a Quitter. Barnacles on your boat’s props or rudder are your way of saying “I gave up a long time ago.” Scrub it off while the sun is out and the kids are at soccer practice. Learn from the Experts. Even Naranjo has had his bad days. “When it comes to a big winterization faux pas, I think of an omission rather than a commission. All season long, I had been dealing with a finicky float switch on a bilge pump. It began misbehaving as fall waned and winter approached. I knew I should replace the switch but never quite got around to tackling the job. A couple of cowl vents on the after-deck always let a little rainfall into the boat when the wind was out of the south, and enough of this trickle worked its way into the bilge so that the float switch engaged but never shut off. The pump battery went flat and during the month we were in Florida the water that accumulated froze in the bilge—another lesson learned the hard way.”

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The Spectator’s Guide to Lighted Boat Parades

ven though many of us are still recovering from Halloween, there is another group of people already thinking of Christmas. More specifically, stringing hundreds of Christmas lights on sail and powerboats and attending the local lights parade. Each year there are several lighted boat parades up and down the Chesapeake Bay, and after attending several parades over the years, we’ve come up with some tips to help you make the most of the spectating experience. Always pack more layers than you think you need. You can always take off extra layers and leave them in the car. Bring mittens, a winter hat, scarf, coat, and leggings or long-johns under pants. Wear warm shoes and socks. You will be standing outside, either on a dock, seawall, or beach, so this is not the time for cute heels and boat shoes. Wear winter boots and bring hand/ foot warmer packets for ‘just in case.’ Thermos of hot chocolate, tea, or coffee. These events are often family affairs so please leave the alcohol at home. Warm up at the bar after the parade.

##Each town may have their own variations, but the theme of merriment stays the same. Photo courtesy of the Solomons Lighted Boat Parade

Have a parking plan in place. Certain areas might be harder to find parking in, so find out beforehand if there is a garage or free street parking. That way you won’t waste time searching for a spot and miss the parade. Bring a blanket. If it’s extra cold, chances are you will want something more to wrap around you. Bring collapsible chairs.

Bring a camera with a night setting. We are always looking for great lights parades photos! Send to editor@proptalk.com Bring snacks.

Bring the whole family! Kids, grandparents, everyone. But before you bring the dog, check to make sure pets are allowed. And if they are, bring a sweater for Fido as well.

Maryland Parades Middle River Lighted Boat Parade: November 28, beginning at 5 p.m. Stansbury Yacht Basin. Public viewing at Wilson Point Park or at local waterfront restaurants. Solomons Lighted Boat Parade: December 5, beginning at 6:15 p.m. Best viewing will be either along the boardwalk or from one of the restaurants on Back Creek. solomonsmaryland.com Baltimore’s Parade of Lighted Boats: December 5, beginning at 6 p.m. Hosted by the Fells Point Yacht Club. fpyc.net

Eastport YC Lights Parade: December 12, 6 to 8 p.m. Two fleets: one circling in front of Eastport, City Dock, and the Naval Academy Seawall; the other circling the length of Spa Creek, inside the bridge. eastportyc.org

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Alexandria: December 5, 4:15 p.m. Santa arrives by boat. 5:30 p.m. parade starts at the Alexandria waterfront. 6 to 7 p.m. parade at Washington channel in Washington, DC. dc.about.com Poquoson: December 5, 6 to 9 p.m. Whitehouse Cove Marina, Poquoson, VA. whitehousecovemarina.com/ marina.html Hampton: December 11, beginning at 7 p.m. To hear the narration, find a spot near the Hampton Maritime Center. virginia.org ##Photo by Julianne Degraw Fettus

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n October 22, the Maryland DNR confirmed that Michael Meade of Upper Marlboro, MD, set a new state sport fish record with a 17.49-pound northern snakehead while fishing with bow and arrow along the marshes of Mattawoman Creek. “It was about 10:30 at night when I brought it onboard, and it was the biggest snakehead I had ever seen,” Meade said. “When I got home, I stepped on a bathroom scale with the fish, and it was over 17 pounds. So, I put it in a bucket of ice water and went looking for a certified scale.” The next day in Marbury, the weight was confirmed on a Maryland Department of Agriculture-certified digital scale, making the record official. World and state fishing records are normally awarded only for fish caught by rod and reel, but Maryland makes an exception for three invasive fish species: northern snakehead, blue catfish, and flathead catfish. These species may be

olunteer founding organizers of the new Virginia Saltwater Sportfishing Association (VSSA) have successfully established themselves as a recognized non-profit entity, and the organization began accepting membership applications in October. Interested Virginia anglers are encouraged to visit ifishva.org for membership information. In addition to new members, the board of directors is seeking qualified volunteer members to serve on the government affairs standing committee. The VSSA was created to provide a strong voice in all matters relating to saltwater fishing and to safeguard the right to fish recreationally. The five main goals are to represent the interest of Virginia’s recreational saltwater anglers; to keep all members informed of fishery-related issues and represent the positions of VSSA members at the various local, state, and federal levels; to protect Virginia marine, boat, and tackle industry jobs; to ensure the long-term sustainability of Virginia’s 14 December 2015 PropTalk.com

caught by any legal recreational harvest method and considered for state record recognition, but only if the fish is dispatched and kept. Meade reports, “I will bake the fillets with pepper and butter, enough for two or three meals, I expect.” That’s what we like to hear! When you catch that fish, even if it’s a snakehead, we always advocate for anglers to try and make good use of it. PropTalk’s production guru, Zach Ditmars, has a great recipe for Buffalo Snake Bites: cube the filets and toss in Buffalo sauce. At Alewife restaurant in Baltimore, the chef has two invasive species recipes on the menu: Snakehead Cakes (southwest-style potato fishcakes, warm corn and bacon salad, and dill avocado puree) and Blue Catfish Tacos (Potomac River blue cat, chimichurri, blistered corn salsa, chipotle cabbage slaw, and sweet potato strings). alewifebaltimore.com There is also the annual Potomac Snakehead tournament held in Mar-

##Michael Meade with his 17.49-pound snakehead. Photo courtesy of the MD DNR

bury, MD, each spring. Participants can fish anywhere on the tidal Potomac, in Maryland or Virginia, and a percentage of tournament profits are donated to MD DNR to help fight invasive species in the Potomac River Watershed. potomacsnakehead.com So if you happen to reel in a snakehead, know that there are options. That fish is good eating. ~K.J.

Virginia Anglers’ Update fisheries and to fight against unsustainable and damaging fishing; and to support and maintain communication with local Virginia fishing clubs so they remain strong. In addition to the website

pating locations around the lower Bay and the Atlantic Coast, including Cape Charles, Hampton, Virginia Beach, and Chincoteague. The Virginia Fishing Line Recycling Program is run jointly by the Virginia Marine Resources Commission (VMRC) and the ##Chris Taneyhill and Scott Virginia Department of Game Davis. Photo courtesy of and Inland Fisheries, with supDirty Blonde Sportfishing port from the BoatU.S. Foundation and the Virginia Aquarium. Recycling line helps keep waterways clean and safe for fish, birds, marine mammals, boaters, and swimmers. If you would like to sponsor additional bins or have suggestions for new container locations, contact Alicia Nelson at (757) 247-2244 or email alicia. nelson@mrc.virginia.gov For more fishing information, such as regulations, educational information, fish forecasts and reports, visit dgif.virginia.gov/ above, the group maintains an active fishing. You will also find a link to the Virginia Fisherman Identification Facebook page. Virginia anglers may recycle used or Program, a statewide program to register tangled monofilament fishing line into saltwater anglers every year without specially marked containers at particicharge.

Restoration Open House in Rock Hall

here is a new non-profit in Rock Hall, MD. The Rock Hall Marine Restoration and Heritage Center, situated in the newly restored Clam House, opened last year. The group’s mission is to collect, preserve, exhibit, and interpret boats and other objects related to the history of boating, sailing, and working vessels in Rock Hall and the Chesapeake Bay. Organizers hope to enhance learning, understanding, and appreciation of the contributions of these vessels and their builders. November 7 is the opening celebration at the Historic Rock Hall Clam House from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. On display will be the Log Canoe Glide, a Mr. Stanley Vansant cricket, a Benson Duvall Chesapeake 31, a Rock Hall-built bateau by Admiral Irving Crouch and Harry White, Chesapeake buy boats, a Chesapeake sharpie, and the Adams family model collection of historic Chesapeake vessels. Other exhibitors include local photographers, Mark Castelli (a painter renowned for his watercolors of Chesapeake Bay watermen, workboats, and log canoes), writers, and crafts people. There will also be food and refreshments, sales benefit the organization, and live music. One of the boats on display, Glide, could potentially be one of the oldest Chesapeake Bay log canoes in existence. She was built in Dorchester County, sometime during the 1850s, and was officially launched in 1864. The boat is 27 feet long and built out of three bull pine trees. It came into possession of the Adams family of Cambridge, MD, after it was damaged by a hurricane in 1942. William Ashley, chief operating officer of the Center, recently came across Glide in Cambridge and received permission from the owners to take the craft to Rock Hall and restore her. The vessel is said to be in relatively good condition but there are still repairs to be done. The project’s timeline is estimated at 18 months with eight volunteers working on repairs. When Glide is restored, the Center hopes to sail her on the Bay, not in regattas, but for educational purposes. She will be on display Saturday, November 7, and you won’t want to miss it. For more information email rockhallheritage@gmail.com or visit rockhallheritage.com Follow us!

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CCA Kid’s Fishing Derby Coastal Conservation Association. 10 a.m. Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday during the Easton Waterfowl Festival. MD DNR will be stocking trout in the ponds. Fishing rods, bait, and instruction provided.

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State of MD Boating Safety Class Saturdays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Tri-State Marine Showroom, Deale, MD. $25, $10 for each additional family member. Presented by USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 2307. Preregistration recommended. (410) 257-9499.

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Maryland Safe Boating Course Hosted by the Patuxent River Sail and Power Squadron at the Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons, MD. Two Saturdays. $25, $10 for each additional family member. Preregistration recommended. (301) 475-3883.

Taking the Pulse of Coastal Biodiversity Around the World Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) lecture series. 7 to 8 p.m. Schmidt Conference Center. Edgewater, MD. Free.

17-18

Peak of the Leonids Meteor Shower Peak viewing is after midnight and before dawn.

MSSA Annapolis Chapter Meeting The right stuff for fall and winter trophy stripers. Guest speaker Shawn Kimbro. Custom metal and soft baits for sale. 6 p.m. American Legion Post 7, Crownsville, MD. All are welcome!

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OPA World Championships Englewood Beach, FL. Offshore Powerboat Association.

Steamboat Days: Capturing an Era on Film 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels, MD. $6 members, $8 nonmembers. Rare silent film about the steamboat era in Virginia.

Can Food Production and a Clean Chesapeake Bay Coexist? 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. panel discussion by farmers, environmentalists, and local residents. Washington College, Chestertown, MD. Free and open to the public.

19 - Jan 3

Ocean City’s Winterfest of Lights Northside Park, 125th Street, Ocean City, MD. 5:30 p.m. $5 per person, 12 and under free.

CMM Maritime Performance Series Bumper Jacksons. 7 p.m. Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons, MD. $15.

Annapolis Running Classic 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. Half marathon and 10k through Historic Annapolis. Postrace oysters, Fordham Beers, and live music.

Annapolis Oyster Classic 3 to 9 p.m. Navy Corps Memorial Stadium. Live music. Tickets $40 in advance, $50 at the door (if available).

Taste by the Bay 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Tides Inn, Irvington, VA. Wine tastings from local vineyards, Virginia micro brews, live music, artisans, and vendors. Tickets $30 in advance, $35 at the door.

Casey Neal Rogers Memorial Rockfish Tournament 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Smith Point Marina, Reedville, VA. Entry fee $175. First place, $5000. Proceeds benefit the CNR Memorial Scholarship Fund.

21-22

MSSA Chesapeake Fall Rockfish Classic Maryland Saltwater Sportfishing Association. Captain’s meetings in Kent Island, Essex, Annapolis, and Solomons Island.

21-22

Harbor Tackle Assateague Striped Bass Tournament Sponsored by AMSA. 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Surf fishing on the Federal side of Assateague Island National Seashore, Pocomoke, MD. $100 per angler. All fish must be released alive.

21 – Jan 2

Lights on the Bay Two-mile scenic drive through Sandy Point State Park, Annapolis, MD. 5 to 10 p.m. Lighted holiday displays. Sponsored by Anne Arundel Medical Center. $15 per car.

Blackbeard the Pirate Was Killed Off the Coast of North Carolina on orders from the governor of Virginia. 1718.

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A Monumental Occasion The annual lighting of the Washington Monument at Mount Vernon Place in Baltimore. Choirs, fireworks, and refreshments. Midnight Madness Shops open until midnight! Raffles, Santa, and festive decorations throughout the town. St. Michaels, MD.

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Football Frenzy Noon to 9 p.m. Watch your favorite team on the big screen at Yankee Point Marina, Lancaster, VA.

28 – Jan 1

Miracle on 34th Street 34th Street, Hampden, Baltimore City. Walk or drive through this nationally recognized lights display. Free.

30 – Jan 3

Winterfest of Lights Month-long Victorian Christmas celebration, with lighted displays on both sides of the canal. Chesapeake City, MD.

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Christmas Parade Berlin, MD. Part of the month-long Victorian Christmas celebration.

Baltimore Brewed: Local Beer Tasting Heavy Seas beer tasting and food from Mother’s Federal Hill Grille. 6 to 10 p.m. Baltimore Museum of Industry. $45.

CCA Fisheries Symposium Sponsored by Coastal Conservation Association and Costa. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Loews Annapolis Hotel. Menhaden, striped bass, and oyster management. 4.78”Limited to 125 people, breakfast and lunch provided. Free but registration required.

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Fells Point Lighted Boat Parade 6 p.m. Hosted by Fells Point YC. Baltimore, MD. 8 p.m. awards banquet.

Poquoson Lighted Boat Parade 6 to 9 p.m. Whitehouse Cove Marina, Poquoson, VA.

Solomons Lighted Boat Parade Beginning at 6:15 p.m. Solomons boardwalk, Solomons Island, MD.

Champions of the Chesapeake Awards Dinner Honoring the individuals, public servants, and corporate leaders who have contributed to the protection and restoration of the Chesapeake Bay watershed. 6 p.m. Governor Calvert House, Annapolis. $125.

Frederick MSSA Meeting 6 p.m. Raffles, speaker, and vendors. Frederick Moose Lodge, 828 E Patrick Street, Frederick, MD. Public welcome.

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Alexandria Lighted Boat Parade 4:15 p.m. Santa arrives by boat. 5:30 p.m. parade starts in Alexandria, VA. 6 to 7 p.m. parade in Washington Channel, Washington, DC.

“A Date Which Will Live in Infamy,” --President Roosevelt The U.S. Naval Base at Pearl Harbor, HI, was attacked. 1941.

CCA MD Central Chapter Meeting 6 to 9 p.m. New Market Volunteer Fire House, New Market, MD. Coastal Conservation Association. Learn the process of making lures, jig heads, and soft plastics.

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Christmas in St. Michaels Christmas parade, breakfast with Santa, tour of lighted homes, choirs, and more. Most events are free, some require tickets.

CLC Winter Open House 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Chesapeake Light Craft, Annapolis. Free and familyfriendly. Door prizes, refreshments, informative seminars on boat-building techniques.

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Hampton Holly Days Parade The Peninsula’s largest illuminated parade! Santa, school bands, military drill teams, lighted floats, and more. 7 p.m. downtown Hampton, VA.

Santa Swim 9:30 a.m. at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Resort, Cambridge, MD. Benefits the Care & Share Fund.

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Army-Navy Football Game The Black Knights of the Army and Midshipmen of the Navy will square off for one of the most storied rivalries in college sports. Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA.

MTOA Holiday Brunch Marine Trawler Owners Association. 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Annie’s Paramount Steak & Seafood House, Grasonville, MD. $35. Open to the public! dlboguts@cox.net

The Boston Tea Party Occurred Colonial activists disguised as Native Americans boarded British ships and dumped 342 containers of expensive tea into the Boston Harbor. 1773.

CMM Maritime Performance Series International band, EVA, performing holiday folk music. 7 p.m. Hams Gallery, Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons, MD. Tickets $10 in advance, $15 at the door.

Annapolis Santa Speedo Run 11 a.m. Through downtown city dock, beginning and ending at Blackwall Hitch in Eastport. Bring new, unwrapped toys and books to donate. Libations and live music.

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Winter Solstice First day of winter!

The Waterskiing Santa 12: 30 p.m. Old Town Alexandria, VA. Come watch the water-skiing Santa, flying elves, the Jet-skiing Grinch, and Frosty the Snowman performing on the Potomac River.

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Baltimore’s New Year’s Eve Spectacular 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Inner Harbor. Fireworks and live music at midnight.

Dropping of the Crab Pot Cape Charles, VA. Fireworks and live music.

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New Year’s Eve Annapolis Family-friendly entertainment 3 to 7:30 p.m., including an early bird fireworks display. 8 p.m. to midnight Party on the Dock. Fireworks at midnight. City Dock, Annapolis.

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Tech It Out by Capt. Chris D. Dollar

Winter Fishing Gloves

othing shuts down my cold season fun, be it jigging for rockfish or swinging a barrel on a flock of ducks, like icicle fingers. Quality gloves help keep you on the water or in the blind longer. Before Halloween, I took inventory on the quantity and range of gloves I have, and the results are either a) impressive or b) an embarrassment of excess. You name it, I’m pretty sure I have almost every style of outdoors glove made, sans ones of an alpine variety. (Homey don’t climb frozen mountains.) My favorites, and the ones I get the most use from, are, in order of preference: a) ragg wool, half-finger gloves with a sewn-in mitten flap. I got them as a gift many years ago. I think L.L. Bean, Land’s End, or similar outfits made them. They

are super warm and allow great access and finger dexterity. If they get wet, I can wring them out, and they still keep my hands warm; b) Elbow-length hunting gloves from Avery. These are my go-to gloves for picking up decoys in icy waters. They are 100 percent water proof made of five millimeters neoprene with rubberized palms. The seams are glued and blind-stitched, and the cuffs are flared for easy on/off use; c) New to my lineup this fall are the Pro Angler gloves by Glacier Glove. I love the fleece lined two millimeter neoprene, and the opening slit on thumb and index fingers make knot tying a snap. On a semi-serious note, frost nip is a real thing, contrary to what I previously believed it to be: a lovely buzz

one gets from sipping smooth whiskey at a holiday party. Prolonged exposure to cold water and/or air may cause temporary numbness or blue-white skin color in your hands for a short time. Though normal feeling and color return fairly quickly when you warm up and no permanent tissue damage occurs, why endure it when you don’t have to?

Here’s how other pros keep their hands warm:

“I rarely wear gloves. (But

when I do) I like fingerless wool gloves or Aquaskinz Black Thunder gloves.” ~Ric Burnley, author of “The Complete Kayak Fishermen,” apparently channeling the Bill Murray line in his classic film “Stripes”

“I buy a bag of brown work glove liners (Home Depot, Tractor Supply), use them until they start getting holes, and break out a new pair. I repeat until the bag is empty, usually two years.” ~Captain Walt, Light Tackle Charters

“Ski gloves when I’m driving the boat. Cotton work gloves or light neoprenes with no fingertips for when I’m fishing.” ~Captain Mark Galasso, Tuna the Tide Charters

“I like a fingerless glove made by Simms, in the $50 range (Exstream Half Finger gloves, for example). I need my fingers free!” ~Pete Morris, hardcore angler

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“On the boat I have several pairs of Thinsulate camo gloves that come up to above my wrists.” ~Captain Kevin Josenhans, Josenhans Fly Fishing

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Boat Notes

Boston Whaler 330 Outrage The fish don’t have a chance.

he Boston Whaler Outrage series lounge in the forepeak. Meanwhile, the Besides, if you like your leaning post is loved by anglers and despised forward console seat is both longer and more fishing-oriented, you can opt for by fish across the world. Dear fish: wider than the norm, so it becomes more a different version which houses tackle it’s about to get worse. The all-new 330 of a mega-lounge than a seat. Folding drawers, a cutting board and sink, and a Outrage was at our very own Annapoarm-rests, molded in cupholders, and Yeti cooler. lis Powerboat show in October, and it all-around grab rails cap it all off. Net If entertaining is more your speed, incorporates some new design changes result? The bow becomes an excellent there’s an optional “summer kitchen” that will have scaled critters swimming lounging/sunning/entertainment area which swaps out the tackle stowage for their lives. with just as much seating and space as a for an electric grill with a 1500-watt Before we look at what’s different, center console with traditional forward inverter. Some other comfort-boosters let’s review what remains the same: seating, yet it actually has more fishing include a console head compartment construction. Like all Boston Whalers, room. Icing on the cake: Whaler also with vacuum-flushing head, a sink, and the 330 Outrage has a glass-foam-glass puts gunwale-mounted rodholders up opening port; a 40-gallon freshwater sandwich that’s been pressurized to fill there. Second layer of added sweetness: system; a fold-down transom bench seat; each and every cavity. a tempered glass windHardware is all 316-L shield with a power-actu##Local dealers say that this is the boat you bomb down to the Bahamas on. stainless-steel, hinges are ated vent; and a port-side recessed, wiring is multidive/boarding door and strand tinned-copper removable ladder. Add in with heat-shrunk, a few more options such epoxy-glued connecas the bow and cockpit tions, and hatches are sunshades, the premium made in two-part molds JL audio system, and the so they’re fully finished bow filler cushions, and on both sides. Have it’s pretty darn easy to turn no worries, Whaler the 330 Outrage from a fans, the ruggedly built fishboat into a cocktail unsinkable tradition cruiser. continues. Same goes for Wait a sec—let’s not the deep V-hull design, get carried away here, which incorporates a 23-degree transom open the forward console seat and you’ll folks. Even if you dress up the 330 for deadrise. discover a set of gigantic rodracks big entertainment value, it will remain emiPut the design and construction enough to hold a tackle store’s worth of nently fishable. Yes, it does have a pair together and you’ll be punching through rods and reels. of 57-gallon insulated, integrated fish a steep Chesapeake chop with ease. And The stern cockpit is more or less boxes. Of course, it has under-gunwale speed, too. A pair of 350-hp Verados on status quo, the one exception being rod racks and a total of eight gunwalethe transom will propel the 330 Outrage the leaning post. On the back it has a mounted rod holders, plus a trio flushto an outrageous 53 miles per hour, and large aft-facing seat, the back of which mounted in the transom. Absolutely, at a reasonable 4500 RPM cruise, the folds down to become a table. You can coaming bolsters line the cockpit. And, 330 slices along in the upper 30s. have stowage underneath or an optional did we mention that the boat comes with Of course, if you’re familiar with 40-gallon livewell. (There’s a standard a standard windlass, plow anchor, 25 feet modern Boston Whalers, you already 50-gallon well in the transom). It’s a nice of chain, 200 feet of rode, and a forward expected beefy construction, good arrangement, and although it does limit anchor wash down? Yes anglers, there’s seakeeping, and zippy performance. the tackle compartments and rigging a good chance the 330 Outrage will win What aren’t you expecting? Take a close stations many center consoles of this size your heart. And we’re sorry, fish—but look at the bow cockpit of this boat. The place in this spot, I have to admit I love you’d better start swimming. forward V seating has been radically the idea of having a table that doesn’t sit The base MSRP on the 330 is changed to incorporate a svelte U-shaped on one of those wobbly pedestal mounts. $247,761. Follow us!

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B.O.A.T.

Inventions by Mike Edick

n case some may not already know, my brain is always in over-drive, plotting angles, calculating closing speeds, analyzing optimal trims-plus-fuel consumption, analyzing ETA, along with dozens of other computations while underway. But that’s quick stuff; I spend most of my time crunching my next boating inventions, constantly improving my existing ones while everyone around me thinks I’m asleep at the helm. Since life’s short, I’ll share some of my best work developed while my crew thought I was relaxing with a beer in hand. Please forward all royalties to my editor:

The Bow Cooler: Builders put coolers aboard boats in the dumbest locations. Rather than in the aft locker or below decks, put it up front, ahead of the bow rail. All that Styrofoam will come in handy the next time your brother-in-law tries to dock your boat. NASCAR Tear Offs: Isinglass is awesome stuff, until you actually try to look through it while driving anywhere. Add in bird droppings or salt spray from plunging the bow, and you might as well pilot by radar. Prissy NASCAR drivers have their crew provide clean windshields. Why not put a few layers of protection between our expensive ‘glass and our “helpful” landlubber guests using pa-

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double as another eye for use when TowBoatU.S. shows up to drag you home.

per towels and Windex while our back is turned testing the bow cooler?

Always-Wet Bottom Paint: All boats should come with water-purification systems, motors and pumps designed to spray under our boats so our hulls operate like hovercraft on a bed of continuously clean water. Think about how much cleaner our marina slips might be, along with the neverending supply of cocktail ice.

Roadside Assistance: Like a first aid kit, everyone should be required by law to carry my “Typical Powerboat” bag. Inside would be a Minn Kota electric trolling motor, a roll-up solar panel, and a giant ring to mount this engine replacement to the bow. The ring would

Motor Davits: Dinghy davits are cute and all, but not really practical on a powerboat because of size and location. All powerboat manufacturers should be required to include engine cranes for monthly removal of the power plants. Side-mounted or hanging from a beefed-up radar arch, possibly with a standard chain fall and steel I-beam sticking out high beyond the transom to help discard the motor. Quick-disconnect motor mounts made of Velcro seem like a good idea, too, along with automatic airbags for when you throw the engine hatch overboard.

So You Want To Buy a Boat? Part II: Money and Building Your Team by David “Merf” Moerschel

n Part I, the emphasis was on being really honest about your expectations, where to boat, what type of boat and how to use it. You know what you think you like or don’t like.These next two subjects will further validate your findings and help you meet your objectives. Managing your available funds is not only an imperative, but it also will allow you to enhance the enjoyment of the new-to-you boat. If you under-fund, your experience will be “underwhelming” if not unpleasant. Buying the boat can be pretty simple. Most likely the purchase will require taking out a boat loan. For boats with berthing, a galley, and a head, there are advantages to financing your boat because the interest on a boat loan could be tax deductible if the boat would qualify as a “second home.” Check with your tax guy. Even for a smaller trailerable or fishing boat, it is best to be “pre approved” for your max loan amount as you enter the final phases of your boat buying experience. Making the rounds to banks, boat finance companies, and credit unions will identify the best deal. If you have gone to a boat show, you’ve seen all the competing loan sources. Each seem to have similar packages and each represents varying degrees of service, so shop, shop, shop.

Beyond the boat loan

The boat purchase is only one segment of the money picture. The other major expenses are insurance, annual maintenance, slip or mooring fees, fuel and consumables, and possibly a cruising kitty. You will need a budget, and each category will carry a different weight based on how and how much you plan to use the boat. Inevitably you will want to upgrade particular items and gear such as electronics, canvas work, and other personal “wants.” That fancy graphic could become a big ticket item. One of the most misunderstood expenses is that of fuel cost. Higher fuel prices could have a psychological effect to deter Follow us!

the decision to purchase a power boat or using your boat thus defeating the purpose of enjoying one’s boat. Taken as percentage of overall expense, fuel is often the most manageable and less than, say, insurance or maintenance on an annualized basis. The attendant costs associated with your search are often overlooked. Visiting other areas to check out possibilities will require travel expenses. Suppose you select a boat in an area that will require transporting

boat at home on a trailer when not having fun, a marine service company can provide the same backup. Your goal is to build a relationship with each so they feel they are working for you. Some used boats are offered For Sale By Owner (FSBO), but most used boats are listed with a broker. Whether a private owner or a listing broker, his or her goal is to sell as high as possible; yours is to get a better deal. The listing broker works for the seller. The maxim that a man cannot serve two masters applies here. ##Photo by Kaylie Jasinski A broker who is not the listing broker works for you. Even if the listing is with the firm for whom he or she works, the commission is the same as if the listing was with a different firm. Unless you have a preferred broker, research and interview several who specialize in the type and range of boats you are considerher to where you plan to play. Transportaing. Once selected, spend time with your tion, hauling, splash services, insurance in broker and discuss those lists you made, transit, and possible other expenses must your search criteria, and your budget. also figure into your economic plan. As with the broker, a qualified maIt is imperative that you make and conrine surveyor works for you and is your tinually revise the money numbers. Crank insurance against ending up with a much in a percentage for contingencies. A cruistoo big hole in the water to dump bucks ing vacation shortened by taking out a fish into or even the occasional “boat lemon.” pound during low visibility in the lower A marine survey will establish condition, Bay or grounding by accident and tearing replacement cost, and insurability as best up a wheel will cost some bucks. The emer- can be determined and prepare a survey gency haul out and repair will involve funds report. Surveying is not an exact science in to cover your insurance deductible. And the sense that not all defects or problems one would hope that you had also budgeted will be uncovered. Unquestionably, a good for TowBoatU.S. or Sea Tow. surveyor is worth the investment. A small retainer to assure the availability of the Tapping into expertise surveyor before the actual survey may be Coincident with formulating a budget is in order, but it is money well spent. Most building your own search team. You can go brokers have a list of surveyors who they it alone but having a team helps to avoid have found competent and have done at reaching an emotion-based decision rather least 35 surveys a year. You want a profesthan one solidly founded in facts. The sional; not a hobbyist. objective is to have the expertise available There are a number of factors to conto you as you proceed with your search. sider in selecting a Marine Surveyor. Verify The three most important team profestheir credentials in the National Associasionals are a broker, a marine surveyor, tion of Marine Surveyors (NAMS) and Soand the boatyard or marina where you plan ciety of Accredited Marine Surveyors to keep the boat. If you plan to keep your (SAMS), the two certifying societies. PropTalk.com December 2015 23

Pick one who has the most experience in the type of boat you are considering. When deciding on a surveyor, you will need to determine if his services include the engine. Perhaps an oil analysis or other test would be prudent. These will require outside expertise. If a trailer is involved, it may be advisable to consult an outside expert. Will the surveyor be aboard for the sea trial? Most importantly,

My Boat Budget

Purchase price Marine survey Insurance Annual maintenance Slip fees Fuel Consumables Upgrades Winter hauling and/or storage Cruising kitty Fishing gear

select the surveyor before you begin the actual search. In that way, you can ask questions about price and boat characteristics. It is important to mention the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC), the “technical” core of the boating industry. It is to boats what the American Bureau of Shipping is to commercial vessels. While the overarching technical and safety responsibilities rest with the U.S. Coast Guard, boat manufacturers use ABYC specs, surveyors base inspections on ABYC standards, insurance companies rely on ABYC for determining coverage, and boatyards and repair companies certify their employees and warrant their work based on ABYC. Heavy emphasis is placed on safety, proper materials, standard installations, and procedures. Obtaining a Tech Paper (on holding tank installation for example) from ABYC is difficult and costly if you are not a member.

A good boatyard

Brokers save you time; surveyors can save you money; and a good boat yard or service company can save you both. This is another often overlooked issue. Unless you own your own slip, you will need a

berth… wet or dry. Boatyards and full service marinas have either or both and more. Your needs go beyond just a slip, and a “full service” facility will be able to cover most if not all the requisite services. You will need fuel; do they have a fuel dock or would you need to go to another location? Some folks like pools and restaurants or resident yacht clubs. Research, walk the docks, talk to slip holders beforehand and interview the yard personnel. When the storm brews, you are most likely to be far away from your pride and joy. Will you be comfortable that the yard will take the proper precautions? When something breaks, having to take your boat to another location can be inconvenient. Some yards offer “packages” such as a year round slip, haul, winter storage, commissioning, etc. All told, picking a yard before you buy is a sensible move. A good yard or service firm, together with your broker and surveyor, have extensive experience in a wide range of boats and can steer you toward a good boat away from the one while “pretty” has a reputation for problems. With the money picture planned out and your team in place ready to assist and advise, you can begin the final steps in your search and purchase. See ya’ next month for Part III: “Doing the Deal.”

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ATheSuccess Story Brock Environmental Center by Kendall Osborne

f you want to see an office building from the future, you need to visit the Brock Environmental Center in Virginia Beach, VA. As soon as you see it, you know it’s different. It is not some squarish shape, but curves along the waterfront. Two attention-getting wind turbines spin overhead. One side has few windows; the opposite side many. This is not your dad’s office building! The Brock Center is not just futuristic; it is ultra-green. In July 2015, the building received the highest designation a green building can earn, LEED Platinum. LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. The building earned this designation because it generates its own electricity and uses geothermal and solar heat. Purified rain water rinses your hands.

There is no runoff. The Brock Center is designed to be totally self-sufficient. This environmental wonder houses operations for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) in southeast Virginia. It is also home to the Lynnhaven River NOW organization. It is named after philanthropists Joan and Macon Brock. Located on Pleasure House Point by the mouth of the Lynnhaven River, it is the only building on a 118acre site that was originally slated for development. The site was saved from concrete when the housing market took a nose dive in 2009. The bank ended up owning the property. A concentrated effort to save the site resulted in a partnership between the City of Virginia Beach, the bank, CBF, Lynnhaven River NOW, the Brocks, and the Hampton Roads community.

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Community and donor support played a tremendous role in this environmental success. The result is a city park open to the public for hiking, bird watching, and other outdoor activities and the Brock Environmental Center. The building is curved to take advantage of the sun and breezes. The design allows for solar gain in the winter, but blocks the heat in the summer. On the inside, you will notice beautiful wood floors. These are recycled from a high school in Norfolk. According to Chris Gorri, the building manager, most of the wood inside the center is recycled. “We used a gym floor, old wood bleachers, and even old oak fence posts,” he says. The unique ceiling fans literally move all the air in a room. You don’t PropTalk.com December 2015 25

have to stand under the fan to feel the air circulating. Building materials do not contain any undesirable chemicals. The builder had a 20-chemical list to watch. All materials used in construction had to be free of these chemicals, such as asbestos, formaldehyde, lead, and PVC. These chemicals are common in traditional building products. The windows allow plenty of light, reducing the need for light bulbs. Some windows

open and close automatically in order to reduce the need for artificial heat or air conditioning. The water that comes out of the bathroom faucet is treated rain water. The Brock Center is the first commercial

building in the United States to collect and treat rain water for human consumption. The building is well suited for the offices of the two environmental groups. Every

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day, it is heated or cooled without consuming energy from the outside. Even the waste stays on site, minimizing environmental impact. A computer runs all of this technology day and night. It opens and closes windows, monitors temperature in rooms, adjusts lighting, heat, and air conditioning. While the Brock Center stores rain water for future use, it does not store any extra electricity. When the building generates more electricity than it uses, it sends the extra back to the grid. The electric meter runs backward! And it all works. The Brock Center is not just a success at being green, it is a success for those who learn and work there. The practical, comfortable building is a must-see if you are interested in green building design. CBF offers tours of the building. Check the schedule at CBF.org or by calling (757) 622-1964 ext. 3312.

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East Coast Commercial Fisherman’s & Aquaculture Trade Exposition Jan. 15-17 Ocean City Convention Center, MD marylandwatermen.com

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Charleston Boat Show Jan. 29-31 Charleston Area Convention Center, North Charleston, SC thecharlestonboatshow.com Mid-Atlantic Sports and Boat Show Jan. 29-31 Virginia Beach Convention Center, VA vaboatshow.com Progressive Insurance Atlantic City Boat Show Feb. 3-7 Atlantic City Convention Center, NJ acboatshow.com Providence Boat Show Feb. 4-7 Rhode Island Convention Center, Providence, RI providenceboatshow.com

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Progressive Insurance Miami International Boat Show Feb. 11-15 Miami Marine Stadium Park & Basin, Virginia Key, Miami, FL miamiboatshow.com OC Seaside Boat Show Feb. 12-14 Ocean City Convention Center, MD ocboatshow.com Progressive Insurance New England Boat Show Feb. 13-21 Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, MA newenglandboatshow.com New Jersey Boat Sale & Expo Feb. 18-21 New Jersey Convention & Exposition Center, Edison, NJ jerseyboatexpo.com Richmond Boat Show Feb. 19-21 Richmond Raceway Complex, VA gsevents.com

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Funky and Fragile in a Keysie Kind of Way

hen friends in Florida invited us to cruise the Keys with them, we were quick to accept their kind offer. We left the Miami airport and traffic congestion behind and stepped aboard their 40-foot Endeavor trawler cat, stowed our gear, and in no time were underway leaving the dock at Key Biscayne. We wound our way through a maze of eye-popping waterfront canal homes leading to the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) and on to Boca Chita, a Follow us!

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picture postcard harbor on the Florida Bay side of the Keys, to spend the night. A stately stone lighthouse welcomes boaters into the harbor thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s part of Biscayne National Park; we followed the channel into the basin and tied up for the night. Only a few boats were there enjoying the quiet and protected harbor. The shadows were getting longer, but there was still time for a short walk to the sandy beach on the ocean side of the island. There we noticed a red dive flag flying off a blue kayak in a small cove.

Soon we spotted a diver looking to snare a lobster in the calm waters. On our way back to the boat we followed a walking trail around the island through dense mangroves and dropped $15 in the envelope provided in the pay box (honor system). We lit charcoals on the grill, uncorked a bottle of red wine, and enjoyed a spectacular sunset as a backdrop. It was hard to believe just hours earlier we were fumbling through airport security in Baltimore. PropTalk.com December 2015 29

Cat Cruising in the Florida Keys Boca Chita to Blackwater

The next morning a tour boat arrived complete with park ranger. We tagged along and learned that in the early 1900s when the Upper Florida Keys had several wealthy owners, Boca Chita was bought by Indianan Mark Honeywell of thermostat fame. He wintered in Miami Beach and bought the island as a rural vacation retreat to entertain friends. Some of the limestone buildings remain, but the coral rock lighthouse is the most notable and striking structure. Just 70-odd steps up, there’s a panoramic view in any direction. The day warmed to 70 degrees with gusty southeast winds for a 30-plus mile run from Boca Chita to Blackwater Sound where we planned to anchor. The first leg of the trip ran through open sounds, but as you approach the narrow mangrovelined Jewfish Creek, the keys become more intimate. This passage takes you under U.S. Highway 1 called the Overseas Highway, the main and only artery to Key West. Beyond Jewfish Creek, we were fully immersed in cruising. Our land lives and responsibilities receded, replaced by the more ethereal. Spotting a white heron on the shoreline or a turtle or manatee in the aquamarine water consumed us. Sometimes it takes a while to become accustomed to new surroundings on a boat, but the design and cruising comforts of the 40-footer made us feel right at home. The sturdy triple lifeline stanchions around the perimeter of the bridge provide a firm grip to move about, and the wide side decks and molded steps made

getting around easy. There’s space to entertain a crowd and plenty of seating area on the expansive bridge. We dropped the hook for the night in Blackwater Sound near the entrance to Dusenbury Creek with protection from low-lying mangroves filled with sea birds. After dinner we all enjoyed a memorable sunset and called it a day.

On to Little Basin

The next morning the buzz of earlybird anglers gave us a wake-up call; we quickly concluded we must be anchored in good fishing grounds by the number of the skiffs and rigs around us. The water is on the skinny side at Little Basin where Bayside Marina at World Wide Sportsman is located, so we planned to arrive close to high tide and didn’t pull the anchor until after lunch. Once underway, we took the snaky turns and twists of the mangrove-lined Dusenbury channel in stride, happy to find there wasn’t much traffic for such a nice weekend afternoon, but we enjoyed the company of playful dolphins. It was another heavenly day in the 70s, but when we reached open water, the wind was blustery and blowing 15-20 miles per hour from the southeast. The waterway zigs and zags through seagrasses and hardwood hammocks and then takes a sharp left and goes starboard approaching the red markers at Tavernier’s Community Harbor. The challenge of dodging crab or lobster pots to prevent tangling a float line in a propeller is an issue in the Keys. But the shape of the cat’s twin keels pro-

vides protection, and a float line (or any debris) slides down the side of the keel and won’t foul the prop. The shape also provides protection when grounding. A northbound boat flying a bright blue Conch Republic flag passed us and sparked a discussion about the great succession. It seems a gang of Keys’ residents made the nightly news when they “temporarily” seceded from the U.S. in the 1980s. We laughed about the minute-long rebellion followed by their surrender and demand for one billion dollars in foreign aid reminiscent of the satire “The Mouse That Roared.” We arrived at Little Basin and eased our way slowly down the channel. The marina complex is a hub of all things fishing with a large charter fleet and retail center on the water. Black and white photos of the smiling faces of fishermen, including a host of presidents and celebrities, line the walls of the two-story building that sells everything from the latest fishing equipment to artwork and clothing. Upstairs the Zane Grey Long Key Lounge offers an enticing menu and panoramic view of the water. Fishingmania permeates this complex; even the parking lot has a whimsical touch of neat rows of white fish shapes marking parking spaces instead of typical straight lines.

“Keysie” charm

The next day we opted for breakfast at Mangrove Mike’s, a hearty walk north on the highway. On our slow walk back to the boat, we strolled through an impressive exhibit of the Florida Keys Art ##Bayside Marina.

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##Dusenbury channel.

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Guild displaying their work in clusters of white tents staked in a patch of sand on the roadside. We wound our way past a lemon tree, ready to burst with bright yellow fruit, and through a maze of dazzling artwork: watercolors, oils, pastels, wood, and ceramics pieces—with a steel drum group playing soft Bama music in the background. We took a late afternoon stroll to Lorelei’s, a Keys’ institution; a bar and restaurant on the water with a family of cats meandering about that added to its “Keysie” charm. It was beer o’clock and people were arriving by boat, bike, car, and on foot to find a good spot to celebrate the sunset and listen to rock and reggae music. “Yeh, man, this is eye candy,” we overheard a guy say as he leaned on the bar gazing to the water. It was easy to see how the Keys inspired songs about being Key-wasted by Jimmy Buffett and Jim Morris.

A run to Bahia Honda

The morning greyish skies hinted at rain but developed into white pillow clouds and blue skies for a run to Bahia Honda, a Florida state park just beyond Moser Channel. The shades and hues of the water intrigued us remembering from our sailing days: “blue, blue, run on through; green, green, sailing’s clean and white, white, you just might (run aground).” We used the water color to help read its depth, but relied on the navigation equipment. We were on the bayside of Marathon paralleling the impressive seven-mile bridge spanning Moser Channel when we passed Pidgeon Key, a five-acre island that’s on the National Register of

Historic Places. Originally settled in the 1900s for workers from Henry Flagler’s Overseas Railroad project, the tiny island today features the restored conch-style cottages and dormitories, a research center for the University of Miami, and a site for the U.S. Coast Guard. Bahia Honda, known for its long sandy beaches and clear deep waters for swimming and snorkeling, is a 524acre state park. We turned down the channel and went under the bridge to find a protected anchorage from all but northeasterly winds. You can explore the beach, peek into tide pools, and be close to nature just minutes from your boat. A narrow cut leads inside the basin where boats can tie up, and a concession building has kayaks and snorkeling gear for rent. The park is busy with campers and day visitors going to the beach and riding along bike trails. Boaters and fishermen come and go, and dive boats full of snorkelers head out to the reefs on the ocean side daily. While we were there, volunteers from the University of Florida were helping de-litter the beaches and paint some of the bathhouses. Signs along the nature trails identify the unique and rare subtropical plants brought here by birds, hurricane winds and ocean waves from the West Indies and Caribbean. Park rangers tell visitors about the history and wildlife in this unusual pristine setting, a gardener’s paradise where silver palm and yellow satinwood trees flourish, and lush crops of sea lavender and Jamaican morning glory thrive.

Boot Key and beyond

It’s a short run into Boot Key Harbor

on Vaca Key, the heart of Marathon. We turned to go under the Seven Mile Bridge, the longest segmented bridge in the world, into the Atlantic and headed northeast to enter the harbor channel and calmer water. Marathon is the center of the Keys and clearly the melting pot where boats of all size and description are tied in slips, hang on moorings, or anchor in the protected harbor. A water taxi, city pump out boat, and dinghies made up the harbor traffic. We tied up at the city-operated marina and walked the grounds with a large community park. We had a farewell dinner with our friends reminiscing about the clear, quiet waters of the Keys and our stretch of good weather to enjoy them. The next day we woke early to the buzz of outboards ferrying worker-bees ashore from the liveaboards in the harbor. We took the On Time taxi to pick up a rental car and then headed north for the Miami Airport. As we crossed the bridge over Jewfish Creek, we marveled at the Keys and their lush tropical environment so pristine and remote, yet so close to Miami. We were immersed in its fragile, yet funky atmosphere, so it was an easy and unanimous decision— cruising in the Keys was definitely to be continued. About the Authors: Katie and Gene Hamilton are authors of three e-books: “Great Loop Cruising: Two on a Trawler,” “Cruising the Intracoastal Waterway,” and “Lessons Learned Cruising the ICW: Norfolk to Key West” available at amazon.com.

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U.S. Powerboat Show

f you’ve never heard it called the greatest show on earth, you’ve never hung around the U.S. Powerboat Show headquarters in Annapolis where organizers adopted that tagline many moons ago. For 44 years, the Powerboat Show has taken over the City Dock of Maryland’s capital for four days of new and brokerage boats (for the second year at St. Mary’s Cove), boating gear and accessories, and plenty of boating lifestyle accoutrements to make on-thewater life easier and more interesting.

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As well as cool motor-cats, impressive trawlers, and many go-fast fishing and recreational boats, at this year’s show, October 15-18, we saw a floating hot tub, handstitched “nautical” beaver coats, and a mini submarine. PropTalk’s Allison Nataro tested the Ford Pro Trailer Back Up Assist (and gave it a thumbs up), and she and other staffers did a test drive on a TriToon. Mother Nature mostly cooperated and had us all seeking deals on sunglasses and hats—and later in the show,

new wool socks and gloves. Hundreds of PropTalk readers stopped by our booth to say hello to our staff, contributors, and distribution drivers and to pick up the big November issue. We gave out recycled shopping bags to show goers this year, which was a big hit. Team PropTalk had a wonderful time meeting readers and hearing what they liked at the show. Find more photos at proptalk.com/ powerboat-show-2015.

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ell, 2015 has been a great year. And now, the boat is on the hard, the SUPs, kayaks, JetSkis, snorkels, pool noodles, and tubes are all stored away until next spring. But now is not the time to stop thinking about being on the water! Check out some of the cool educational resources clubs around the Chesapeake are offering. Want to get your club’s info into PropTalk? Send an email to duffy@proptalk.com and let’s get ready for 2016.

CAPCA Offers First Aid/ CPR Course in January

eed to take a certified first aid and CPR course? Sign up for this convenient oneday class to be given by the Chesapeake Area Professional Captains Association (CAPCA). Open to all boaters, it will be held January 30 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the large classroom at the Annapolis Elks Lodge, 2 Pythian Drive, Edgewater, MD. Class size is limited. Sign up at capca.net. Cost of the class is $105 per student, including instructional materials and equipment. Students who complete the course successfully will receive a certificate from the American Red Cross.

Safe Boating is the Only Boating

he Patuxent River Sail and Power Squadron is again teaching the state-approved Maryland Safe Boating Course at the Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Rd S, Solomons, MD. The course starts Saturday, November 14, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and follows up Saturday, November 21 from 9 a.m. to noon. The course is taught by watermen with many years of experience on Maryland’s waterways, and after passing a short exam, students will be provided with the Boating Safety Certification Card. This card is required to be carried by those born after July 1, 1972, and who are operating motorized water vessels in Maryland. The cost is $25 and additional family members are $10. Pre-registration is recommended. Call Hal Willard at 301-475-3883. For more information on this course and the Squadron and its activities, visit usps.org/localusps/patuxent Follow us!

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he last monthly meeting and social for 2015 will be held on Tuesday, November 24, at the Fleet Reserve Club, 100 Compromise St., Annapolis, from 6 to 8 p.m. Our next meeting will be in January 2016. Although we will not have a December meeting because of the Christmas holidays, we will have festive events, including a Mistletoe Mingle. We have also planned ski trips to Alta/ Snowbird (Jan 30-Feb 6) and Lake Placid (Feb 21-26), as well as hiking, sightseeing, and theater and cultural events. Our moonlight cruises and bicycle rides will continue next spring.

Our other activities are as follows: On November 15, we will carpool to the Wildfowl Festival in Easton; on November 21, we will travel to the Radio City Music Hall, NY, to see the Rockettes; and on November 29, we will enjoy the holiday-season atmosphere at the Botanical Gardens. On December 31, we will meet for a dinner hosted by one of our members and take a van to the Meyerhof Symphony Orchestra in Baltimore. Meet new friends, sign up for activities, and join the fun. See clubcrabtowne.org to find out more. (Active duty military personnel receive a 1-year free membership.) PropTalk.com December 2015 37

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he Annapolis Chapter of the Maryland Saltwater Sportfisherman’s Association will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, November 18, at the American Legion Post #7, 1905 Crownsville Road. Meetings are open to the public with spouses and children welcome. Shawn Kimbro, Chesapeake Bay fisherman and author will present ‘The right stuff for fall and winter trophy stripers’ and George Leonard from Specialized Baits will be selling his lures at discount prices. There will be a free fishing tackle prize table and a 50/50 drawing. Food and beverages will be available. For information, visit mssaannapolis.com

##The author Lauren Monroe and her husband Bob, both Kent Narrows Sail and Power Squadron members.

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he Coastal Conservation Association of Maryland (CCAMD) has multiple events happening this month around the state. Over the weekend of November 14-15, head over to the Waterfowl Festival in Easton for a Kids’ Fishing Derby, where the Maryland DNR will be stocking trout in the ponds and the CCA will be hosting fly fishing instructions throughout the day. On December 2, head up to Charm City for the Baltimore Chapter Banquet at Mt. Washington Tavern. On December 5, guest speakers will be on hand to discuss menhaden, striped bass, and oyster management at the Mid Atlantic Fisheries Symposium at the Loews Annapolis Hotel. The symposium is free and open to the public, but limited to 125 people. And on December 10, everyone head over to the New Market Volunteer Fire House in New Market, MD, for the annual Central Chapter Meeting. Reps from GetHooked, a small, custom fishing lure company will be discussing crafting lures and jig heads as well as demonstrating the molding process for soft plastics. In addition, a variety of molds and supplies will be available for fresh and saltwater tackle crafting. For more information, check out ccamd.org 38 December 2015 PropTalk.com

…and if you can’t be on the water, read about being on the water!

hen Kent Narrows Sail and Power Squadron (KNSPS) member Lauren Monroe isn’t out on the water or meeting new club friends, she makes stuff up. Really! Recently, the Eastern Shore resident and published novelist took some time to answer our questions. What brought you to the water and what kind of boating do you do? Water settings have influenced my entire life. I was born in Pittsburgh, PA, home to three rivers, and spent every summer at Deep Creek Lake in Western Maryland. I learned to drive a motorboat long before a car. My husband Bob and I moved to Montgomery County in 2001, and shortly thereafter, we discovered coastal towns along the Eastern Shore. We own a Grady White and use it for pure recreational boating, and my husband and sons fish off of it at times. What’s the best part about belonging to a boating club? Joining clubs is a great way to meet people when you move to a new community. I love to hear other KNSPS club members tell of their journeys. Growing up by a lake each summer, I saw plenty

of unsafe boating practices. Being part of a boating club helps everyone to boat safely and pick up information, take classes, and enjoy the camaraderie of those with similar interests. When we volunteered at the boat show in 2013, I had just started writing my novel series. I was on a mission to find the right visuals when I created my character Steve’s boat. I found just the right one that didn’t convey vast wealth but was... well, cozy enough for him and Maren, a heroine with such an appropriate nautical name! Do your books feature water and boating? I created my women’s fiction series with a Chesapeake and nautical setting. “Letting Go: Book One of The Maryland Shores” takes place south of Annapolis, but with scenes also set in Washington, DC. “Second Chances: Book Two of The Maryland Shores” is set on both Western and Eastern Shores, with journeys elsewhere (no spoilers) and an ending which culminates in Ocean City. To learn more, visit laurenmonroenovels.com or facebook.com/lauren.monroe.novels

CCWBRA Oktoberfest

by Kaylie Jasinski

aturday October 17 dawned cold and cloudy at Kent Island YC. But that did not deter the participating racers, some traveling all the way from Georgia to make it to the event. The morning started off very chilly, with some sun peeking through the clouds and luckily very little wind. But the peace was soon broken during the first heat of the 8-hp mixed class. While racers were coming around the second-to-last mark, two boats collided, sending one racer in with a hand injury, but not to fret! Cocktail Class racers are a tough breed. As the injured racer was escorted up the dock, with bystanders asking of his well-being, he simply said “nothing a shot of whiskey won’t fix!” And with that situation taken care of smoothly and efficiently, the races continued. Robert Edmonds swept the men’s Heavy divisions, winning all four races (8-hp mixed included). Then newcomer Kate Schmicker, on her second

official race, swept the women’s division with three straight wins. The competition was tough, but as usual, good sportsmanship was the creed of the day, with racers continually congratulating each other after each race. ##Morgan Carew took the win in the youth division. In the youth division, Morgan Carew wowed the crowd in Edmond’s, Shaken Knot Stirred. Afwith all of the National Champions, ter accidentally missing the last mark, year after year. she whipped back around, rounded the The next race is the Governor’s Cup mark (to the chagrin of escort boats), Regatta, which will take place Feb. 27 and still managed to take the win. in Florida. So racers, take the winter During the awards ceremony, racers to iron out the kinks in your boat. and committee members congratulated And for would-be-racers, perhaps you each other on a fantastic season. CCshould ask Santa for a Chesapeake WBRA secretary BreeAnn Edmonds Light Craft (CLC) Cocktail Class kit. was awarded the Sportsmanship TroWe guarantee you won’t be disapphy. Submissions for this award were pointed! taken throughout the season and then For more info on Cocktail Class racvoted on in time for Oktoberfest. Reing, and for race results (not yet posted cipients for this award will be placed at print time), click to ccwbra.com on the Perpetual Awards list, along

##Tom Kerr’s boat Rajic at Union Lake in New Jersey.

Racer Profiles Tom Kerr, #46 Rajic

How did you get into racing? My friend Fred Allerton let me run his boat. I loved it. I came to Kent Island in 2013, borrowed (I think the PropTalk boat) and got a third in my first race. How many races have you participated in? 14 to date, starting in 2013. Do you have friends or family who also race? Just one, so far. What was the inspiration behind your boat name/colors? When I was a teenager living in Ft. Lauderdale, my father built small 14-foot runabouts as a business. We lived on the water, and I could travel anywhere in a boat. My nickname was “Rajic,” so my dad named my boat the same. When I built the Rajic, my older sister told me I had to name it the same. I always do what my older sister says. Do you have a favorite memory or favorite race? No favorite race—they’re all great. The races are more about fun than winning, but I do like winning.

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Racer Profiles Jack Pettigrew, #82 Havin’ Fun How did you get into racing? I gave my grandson a CCR kit as a Christmas present in 2012. We, to include his father, built it together over the winter. I remember as a kid (back in the ‘60s) going to the Urbanna boat races on Memorial Day weekends and thought it would be really cool to participate in them myself as an adult. How many races have you participated in? So far, I have participated in 16 ‘official’ races, and I hope to add to that total for years to come. Do you have friends or family who also race? Actually, when we built our boat we did so in a class with some cousins and a couple of close friends. In all, five boats have been constructed. Needless to say our

competition began long before our boats ever saw water. What was the inspiration behind your boat name/colors? The name Havin’ Fun came from ##Jack Pettigrew and his grandson Jack Pusser. the experience we had building our boat (not to mention the fun we in 2014. This was my grandson’s are having racing it.) Its full name is first race, and we got to participate A Pair of Jacks Havin’ Fun. I was once against one another in the relay asked for the recipe for the cocktail races on the second day. He, in his for which we derived our name. I boat, legitimately beat me racing in replied: “A little boat, a lot of water, a borrowed boat. It was awesome. mixed in with some really great My favorite race was the 2014 Govpeople.” ernor’s Cup Regatta in Florida when Do you have a favorite memory or Havin’ Fun got to go head-to-head favorite race? My favorite memory with the infamous #83 Sundowner. was at the Urbanna Cup Regatta

Steve Brendlinger, #999 Kamikaze How did you get into racing? In October 2012 I was perusing the Chesapeake Light Craft catalog looking for a winter project. I was thinking about building a kayak when I spotted the Cocktail Class Racer kit. It looked like a fun project, so I ordered the kit, and it kept me busy until spring. I bought a motor and thought maybe I would go to one race. My wife and I travelled to Urbanna for the 2013 race, and I learned two things: First, I had

##Steve Brendlinger in #999, battling it out with son-in-law Dan Lehner.

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purchased one of the slowest motors around, and second, I was hooked! How many races have you participated in? So far I have attended and raced at 14 formal races, and many informal events. Do you have friends or family who also race? My daughter and her husband, Kara and Dan Lehner, race whenever they can. They both have raced at several events, and have done very well. It’s a lot of fun watching them race, although Dan races in the same class as I and is a constant threat! Since I joined the club, I have found a lot of friends who race and I enjoy getting together with them. The club is blessed with a great group of people.

What was the inspiration behind your boat name/colors? My boat is named after the drink Kamikaze, which I have never tasted. To me, it brings to mind the image of a small craft, fearlessly attacking a much larger one. (We ignore the fact that it is a fatal attack.) Do you have a favorite memory or favorite race? One of many memorable moments occurred at the 2013 Oktoberfest race in Philadelphia. The previous weekend I made a six-hour road trip to Sea Isle City, NJ, to purchase an eight horsepower motor. I never had time to get it on the water, so race day was the test. The first run, I had a good start, and pulled away from the pack. Nobody had a chance of catching me… except when it shut off right before the finish line!

15th Annual Wye Island

Electric Boat Marathon by Charlie Iliff

iss Wye, John Todd’s brand made it to the awards dinner at Miles new yellow flyer, was the River YC. big winner in the 2015 Miss Wye beat the reigning record Wye Island Challenge - Electric Boat holder, Ned Farinholt in Erged On II, by Marathon. enough to give Ned a real challenge to This year’s event was postponed find more speed for the 2016 event. The from October 2 to the 9th, to avoid the new record is 1:48, the first record at less threatened hurricane and the winds and than two hours. Erged On II also broke rain that weekend. Although Miss Wye is small and low, she handled the Miles River lump kicked up by a 15-knot breeze, and led a fleet of 11 around the course. The fleet had to deal with the breeze out of the southeast, but the Wye River portion of the course is well sheltered, the temperature was ##Winner John Todd in his yellow flyer, Miss Wye. Photo by Tony Iliff mild and the race was another wonderful trip. A few boats, including the PropTalk the two-hour barrier, with Ned and wife Electrashell managed to push too hard Marilyn aboard, but trailed Miss Wye by and either run out of battery power or 11 minutes. have to slow to make the distance. The Although the leaders pushed hard and Electrashell finished, although in limpset impressive times, it can be argued home mode, and there were several that the real winners were those who Did Not Finishes (DNF) but everyone circled the island at a more leisurely

pace. Event organizer Tom Hesselink, in one of his beautiful Budsin Lightning Bugs barely led Steve and Susan Hopkins in their custom launch in a leisurely time a bit over four hours and 40 minutes. They simply had more time to enjoy one of the prettiest race courses anyone can find. There are few waterways around to compete with the Wye for pleasant boating. Fortunately, despite the rescheduling of the race, the MRYC was able to accommodate the launch and retrieval of the race boats, and member Bowie Rose anchored his boat as a committee boat with a start mark, and sent the fleet off with horn signals. The club graciously hosted the post-race dinner where awards were announced and plans and schemes discussed for next year’s competition. Hats off once again to MRYC. For more information and to view more photos, click to proptalk.com/ electric-boat-2015

Class

Place

Captain

Boat Type

Single Hull: Lead/Acid Batteries

Tom Hesselink

Budsin Lightning Bug Launch

Steve & Susan Hopkins

Custom Boomerang Launch

Single Hull: Advanced Batteries

John Todd

20’ Racing Hull Miss Wye

DNF

Jay Bliss

17.5’ Custom Haiku

Ned Farinholt

19’ Speedster/dual Torqeedo

Single Hull: Extreme

Multihull: Lead/Acid Batteries Multihull: Advanced Batteries

Charlie Iliff, Jr.

40’ Rowing Shell Conversion

DNF

Paul Kydd

Jon Boat w/planing foils

DNF

Eric Flickinger

23’ Racing Hull Wye Try

DNF

Phil Donahue

Sweetwater 20’ Pontoon

DNF

Bob Lacca

17” Modified Super Cat

Skip Barker

18’ Cat

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##Carpenter Jake Samberg replacing bottom planks on a 1950s-era Trumpy motor yacht at Hartge Yacht Yard in Galesville, MD.

Viking sport cruiser: removing interior, aft bulk head, and engines for fuel tank replacement. A 2009 60-foot Viking yacht is in for a few upgrades before heading back to her home port in Texas: custom boot stripes, removing all rod holders, and building a custom fly bridge rocket launcher with 15 rod holders.” ike Moore of Cutts and Case in Oxford, MD, sends us the following. “Cutts and Case is currently wrapping up a major project on an Edey and Duff Conch 27. This model has proven to be very popular among South Florida fishing guides. Work has included the replacement of the 200-gallon fuel

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he boat shows are over, the ospreys and the snowbirds have gone south, the marina do-it-yourselfers are few and far between, and the rockfish season is about to end. It appears that Chesapeake country has “… just settled down for a long winter’s nap” (with apologies to Clement Moore). Well, not quite. The pace at local boat shops and marinas may be different from summer, but winterization, decommissioning, and postponed repairs will add up to a busy winter indeed.

ake Glover of Ferry Point Marina in Trappe, MD, agrees. “The fall services and winterizations have already started. We have a number of fiberglass, paint, and gelcoat repairs on the books for this winter as well as two collision repairs. A couple of customers have already lined up some Awl-Grip paint work as well as a number of bottom jobs. These bottoms will be soda blasted, have blister repairs performed, and a complete Interlux Inter-Protect & Bottom Paint system applied. We also have a couple of Quicksilver re-manufactured 383 Mags on the way for a twin repower.”

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auren DiStefano of Bluewater Yacht Yards in Hampton, VA, also reports a busy schedule. “Even the threat of a hurricane hasn’t slowed us down! Our service yard hauled roughly 53 boats in two days before the arrival of hurricane Joaquin. We have several teak jobs going on including a 2003 65-foot Mann custom: we are tearing out existing teak, installing new teak in the cockpit and mezzanine, and soda blasting and painting the bottom. A 2005 61-foot Viking yacht: we are removing all cockpit teak and installing new teak. A 2004 50-foot

The new outboard powered Judge 36 on display at the Annapolis Powerboat Show. Photo by Rick Franke

tank and the deck as well. New cushions and electronics have been installed and Awl-Grip applied to the interior and console and non-skid on the wash boards.” oe Connor of Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum (CBMM) in St. Michaels, MD, says, “CBMM’s tuck stern Pot Pie skiff is receiving some restoration work in the boatyard. Her hull has been flipped over, with deteriorating wood identified and removed. Shipwrights, apprentices, and volunteers are crafting new cypress bottom planking and white oak stringers, with sections of deadwood and a new horn timber to be crafted out of loblolly pine. The prop shaft will be re-drilled, and her 37-hp Westerbeke 4107 motor re-aligned once all work has been completed. Waterman Lock Brando used this little skiff to catch crabs with a trotline and perhaps to tong for a few oysters.

The boat is steered by a simple mechanism with a stick on the starboard, connected by ropes to the rudder in the stern. Chesapeake watermen like this kind of steering because they can steer with one hand and net crabs with the other hand. The Pot Pie skiff is named for the place it was built—a neighborhood called Pot Pie in the town of Wittman, MD. Some also refer to the boat type as a tuck stern skiff, because of the way the back of the boat is tucked up out of the water on each side. She was built in 1961 by George Jackson. Her length is 26 feet, with a beam of seven feet, 11 inches and a draft of one foot, 10 inches.”

ave Hannam with Classic Watercraft Restoration in Annapolis reports that projects are moving forward with the 1946 Chris-Craft U22 restoration, currently six weeks in. The Flagship Chevy 283 has been removed and is now in the engine shop. Hannam has started bench testing it to see what it’s going to take to revitalize the old girl. So far the plan is to add an electronic distributor and a new Rochester Carb, swapping out the original two-barrel carb with a Holley four-barrel and including a new intake. The mahogany hull was just topped off and received a total of 10 coats of varnish and is in the process of being polished. Re-seaming of the bottom is also under

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avid Evans Jr. of Evans Boats in Oxford, MD, expects a busy winter. “We have been wrapping up some finals on the 53-foot by 21-foot catamaran that we have been building from scratch for the last 10 months. Thankfully, the boat is almost complete and has found her way down the road and into the water! We are scheduled to deliver very soon, pending a few final USCG inspections. This boat will operate in the Boston Harbor by the Town of Winthrop as a Passenger Ferry rated for 78-plus passengers. We have also been slowly but surely bringing a worn-down workboat back to life. This boat got a complete renovation and is leaving our shop refurbished and looking brand new! We will begin building our third boat for Disney Cruise Line in a few weeks, once the cat leaves the shop.” Follow us!

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Painstaking surface preparation is the key to a glossy finished paint job on an aluminum boat at Hartge Yacht Harbor in Galesville, MD.

way, and plans for the new custom build interior are complete. Another Gar Wood Speedster 16-foot replica is being priced up for production, going to a long time classic boat owner to add to his collection, production scheduled to start early next year. eg Roney of Mathews Brothers Boatworks in Denton, MD, brings us up to date. “With Thanksgiving right around the corner, we would like to thank all of our customers for their business. We appreciate everyone who entrusts us with their boating needs. We had a successful Annapolis Boat Show in October with both new and familiar faces stopping to say hello. As always, the boat show was synonymous with the starting gun for our fall rush—we’ve been hauling boats out of the water ever since! A majority

of these boats are our winter storage customers, so we’ve been busy winterizing and tucking these boats into our storage buildings. We will be addressing minor and major refits, as well as maintenance items, such as varnish, over the winter, so the boats will be ready for delivery in the spring—it will be here before we know it! We finished up the Eastport 32 Outboard Express in time for Eastport Yacht Company to display her both at the Annapolis and Ft. Lauderdale boat shows. We also just finished a Chris Craft repower with a 5.7L Volvo along with a new paint job, headliner replacements, and other minor refits.”

Kelli D, in the shop of Evans Boat Works in Crisfield, MD, for a complete overhaul and a facelift.

ammy Eaton of Judge Yachts in Denton, MD, also reports a good show. “Judge Yachts wants to thank everyone who stopped by to see us at the Annapolis Boat Show. The Chesapeake 36 with Twin Outboards was a big hit, and we now have several new contracts that we are excited about starting. We recently delivered a 265 CC; we hope the new owners take the advice of their youngest son and name it Hot Buttered Lightning. The name makes absolutely no sense, but for some reason is rather catchy. We also have a couple of Chesapeake 27s in the works and look forward to a busy winter of building.” ancy Bray of Hartge Yacht Harbor on the West River in Galesville, MD, reports on their latest project. “Hartge Yacht

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Harbor continues work on an aluminum boat here for a complete Awl-Grip paint job, both deck and hull sides. The process requires many steps, as most aluminum boat hulls are not fair. Beginning with blasting, the boat was coated with Hullguard, Awlfair, Highbuild, 545 primer, and topcoat. The painting of an aluminum boat poses some challenges, but the results are proving to be worth the effort.”

onathon Newton of Hartge Yacht Yard in Galesville, MD, shares the story of a major project with us. “From April thru mid-July our three extraordinary carpenters, Peter Bell, Ernie Stuermer, and Jake Samberg rebuilt a large portion of the bottom of a 1950s 55-foot Trumpy. Employed for the job were oak and ipe for floor timbers, rudder blocking, strut blocking, and shaft logs; oak for frames; cedar

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for inner planking; and mahogany for outer planking. In order to do the woodwork, they also removed and reinstalled the props, shafts, couplings, rudders, rudder boxes, steering system, and interior. After 60 years in the water, the wood had done all it could and had given up. A major concern for a project like this is finding good material: bronze fasteners and big pieces of wood. Not finding good pieces of oak for the large floors

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and blocking, we looked for other suitable wood and to our surprise we found a great chunk of teak, but didn’t feel that was a place to put thousands of dollars of this especially valuable wood. For a much better price we found large timbers of ipe at J. Gibson McIlvain Co. It is very strong, durable, and so heavy it sinks like a rock. The white cedar supplied by Cedar Specialties in New Jersey was as fine as any I’ve seen. Bronze fasteners came from Chesapeake

Fasteners, but we had to make some of the larger and longer bolts ourselves. We were able to reuse the original Monel strut bolts, a remarkable alloy that we have never seen deteriorate. As you may remember, June was quite hot, causing the bottom planks to dry and the seams to open. We did the starboard side first and left the port side alone except for the floor timbers. When the starboard side was watertight, we

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A cold molded Weaver Ninety takes shape at Weaver Boatworks in Deale, MD. Photo by Rick Franke

launched her to swell up for a week or so and then rebuilt the port side. It’s a fine thing that there are people around who spend considerable resources to maintain these historic and fine yachts that were so beautifully built in Eastport.” Thanks for sharing Jonathon, and we couldn’t agree more.

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Chesapeake Bay Tide Tables

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

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12:31 AM Sun 5:48 AM 12:05 PM 6:49 PM

0.1 L 0.7 H -0.3 L 1.2 H

1:13 AM Mon 6:42 AM 12:55 PM 7:38 PM

3:17 AM Mon 8:16 AM 2:11 PM 8:46 PM

0 L 0.8 H -0.2 L 1.4 H

4:00 AM Tue 9:06 AM 3:11 PM 9:42 PM

-0.1 L 0.8 H -0.2 L 1.2 H

1:16 AM Mon 6:35 AM 12:50 PM 7:31 PM

0 L 0.7 H -0.3 L 1.2 H

0 L 0.8 H -0.1 L 1.4 H

4:39 AM Wed 9:56 AM 4:01 PM 10:23 PM

-0.1 L 0.8 H -0.1 L 1.1 H

0 L 0.7 H -0.2 L 1.1 H

-0.1 L 0.8 H 0 L 1 H

Fri

3:59 AM Tue 9:05 AM 3:02 PM 9:33 PM

Fri

5:17 AM THu 10:49 AM 4:56 PM 11:06 PM

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

High –3:47 +3:11 –0:06 –2:14

Low –3:50 +3:30 –0:10 –1:58

H. Ht *1.18 *1.59 *0.82 *1.08

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L. Ht *1.17 *1.59 *0.83 *1.08

Spring Range 1.5 1.9 1.1 1.4

Fri

4:22 AM 10:43 AM 5:28 PM 11:47 PM

2:02 AM Tue 7:27 AM 1:39 PM 8:15 PM

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

6:13 AM 3.1 H Wed 12:31 PM -0.3 L 6:33 PM 2.4 H

12:29 AM THu 7:05 AM 1:23 PM 7:25 PM

-0.5 L 3.2 H -0.4 L 2.4 H

1:19 AM 7:53 AM 2:12 PM 8:14 PM

-0.5 L 3.2 H -0.4 L 2.4 H

-0.1 L 2.9 H 0 L 2.3 H

1:17 AM 7:50 AM 2:04 PM 8:07 PM

-0.1 L 2.9 H -0.1 L 2.3 H

2:08 AM SAT 8:39 AM 2:58 PM 9:00 PM

-0.5 L 3.1 H -0.4 L 2.4 H

1:58 AM SAT 8:29 AM 2:44 PM 8:48 PM

-0.2 L 3 H -0.1 L 2.3 H

2:55 AM Sun 9:23 AM 3:43 PM 9:45 PM

-0.4 L 3 H -0.3 L 2.4 H

0 L 0.6 H -0.4 L 1 H

2:41 AM Sun 9:09 AM 3:26 PM 9:30 PM

-0.2 L 3 H -0.2 L 2.3 H

3:42 AM Mon 10:05 AM 4:26 PM 10:29 PM

-0.3 L 2.8 H -0.2 L 2.3 H

1:56 AM Tue 7:32 AM 1:43 PM 8:19 PM

-0.1 L 0.6 H -0.3 L 1 H

3:26 AM Mon 9:51 AM 4:10 PM 10:16 PM

-0.2 L 2.9 H -0.2 L 2.4 H

4:28 AM Tue 10:46 AM 5:09 PM 11:13 PM

-0.1 L 2.6 H -0.1 L 2.2 H

2:39 AM Wed 8:23 AM 2:33 PM 9:00 PM

-0.1 L 0.6 H -0.2 L 0.9 H

-0.1 L 2.8 H -0.2 L 2.4 H

0 2.4 0 2.2

-0.1 L 0.6 H -0.1 L 0.8 H

5:54 AM 0.6 H Sun 12:08 PM -0.4 L 6:56 PM 1.1 H

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

5:17 AM Tue 11:35 AM 5:36 PM 11:35 PM

12:37 AM THu 7:11 AM 1:25 PM 7:27 PM

Fri

3:22 AM THu 9:18 AM 3:25 PM 9:41 PM

diFFerenCes

Fri

4:14 AM Tue 10:36 AM 4:58 PM 11:06 PM

Fri

5:15 AM Wed 11:28 AM 5:51 PM 11:58 PM

L H L H

6:04 AM 0.2 L THu 12:10 PM 2.2 H 6:34 PM 0.1 L

diFFerenCes Onancock Creek Stingray Point Hooper Strait Light Lynnhaven Inlet

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

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

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

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Baltimore Harbor Approach (Off Sandy Point) 1

Slack Water Max Current Speed

301 755 1319 2035

522 0.5 1045 -0.6 1706 1.1 2356 -1.1

23 Wed 718 1340 1906

349 -0.9 1020 0.7 1621 -0.5 2214 0.7

342 841 1400 2114

605 0.5 1128 -0.6 1746 1.1

112 802 1440 2018

439 -0.9 1114 0.8 1725 -0.5 2314 0.6

202 845 1535 2130

529 -0.8 1205 0.8 1826 -0.6

14 0.5 618 -0.8 1254 0.9 1924 -0.7

113 0.5 707 -0.7 1340 1 2016 -0.8

209 0.4 753 -0.7 1424 1 2105 -0.8

17 THu

38 531 1125 1837

302 0.4 838 -0.6 1506 1.1 2150 -0.9

129 Wed 621 1202 1916

THu

Fri

SAT

Sun

254 927 1626 2239 347 1008 1712 2341

Mon 440 1047 1755

Tue

THu

216 708 1240 1956

Slack Water Max Current Speed

429 1033 1753

204 0.5 742 -0.8 1417 1.2 2105 -1

44 Wed 530 1124 1842

304 0.5 837 -0.8 1509 1.3 2157 -1.1

36 -1.1 648 0.5 1213 -0.5 1828 1.1

137 630 1215 1929

359 0.5 932 -0.7 1558 1.3 2246 -1.2

THu

116 -1.1 731 0.5 1301 -0.5 1912 1

226 728 1306 2015

452 0.6 1025 -0.7 1647 1.3 2332 -1.2

156 -1 816 0.6 1354 -0.5 2000 0.9

311 825 1358 2059

239 -1 903 0.7 1451 -0.5 2052 0.8

649 1309 1843

323 -0.9 952 0.8 1554 -0.6 2149 0.7

45 728 1410 2001

410 -0.9 1044 0.9 1700 -0.6 2251 0.6

351 0.5 921 -0.6 1546 1.1 2233 -1

135 811 1509 2121

500 -0.8 1137 1 1806 -0.7 2356 0.5

437 0.5 1003 -0.6 1626 1.1 2315 -1

230 856 1607 2236

552 -0.8 1231 1.1 1910 -0.8

Fri

SAT

Sun

422 928 1444 2153

Mon 459 1018 1533 2233 Tue

535 1112 1629 2315

Wed 612 1209 1732 2359

Fri

SAT

Sun

Mon 328 943 1701 2344

Tue

THu

Fri

SAT

Sun

354 922 1450 2141

Mon 435 1018 1542 2223 Tue

516 1114 1637 2305

Wed 557 1211 1736 2347 THu

637 1308 1839

Slack Water Max Current Speed

620 -1.1 1158 0.8 1910 -1.1

41 719 1254 2002

0.6 -1 0.6 -1

448 1141 1703

138 0.6 819 -0.9 1352 0.5 2057 -0.9

16 554 1249 1753

244 0.6 928 -0.8 1504 0.4 2152 -0.9

542 0.6 1118 -0.7 1735 1.2

107 651 1351 1837

17 -1.2 631 0.7 1210 -0.7 1822 1.1

102 -1.1 720 0.7 1303 -0.6 1909 1

Slack Water Max Current Speed

150 -1.3 745 1.1 1433 -1.3 2010 0.7

231 -1.4 825 1.1 1510 -1.4 2050 0.7

618 1231 1912

312 -1.4 904 1.1 1550 -1.4 2130 0.7

21 Mon 703 1312 1957

356 -1.3 945 1.1 1635 -1.4 2212 0.7

353 0.6 1031 -0.9 1612 0.4 2238 -0.9

108 753 1353 2042

446 -1.3 1031 1 1726 -1.3 2301 0.7

152 744 1444 1921

443 0.7 1119 -0.9 1656 0.4 2315 -1

200 Wed 848 1436 2132

545 -1.2 1122 0.9 1820 -1.3 2355 0.7

233 Mon 831 1527 2005

519 0.8 1200 -1 1732 0.5 2349 -1.1

647 -1.2 1218 0.8 1913 -1.3

145 -1.1 808 0.7 1357 -0.6 1957 0.9

553 0.9 1239 -1.1 1809 0.5

228 -1 856 0.8 1452 -0.6 2047 0.7

27 -1.2 628 0.9 1318 -1.2 1847 0.6

19 SAT

312 -0.9 945 0.8 1550 -0.5 2139 0.6

107 -1.2 705 1 1355 -1.3 1929 0.6

Tue

241 928 1516 2222

Wed 340 1031 1609 2320

Fri

SAT

Sun

Tue

310 915 1601 2049

Wed 345 954 1637 2132

THu

419 1032 1711 2213

101 0.5 647 -0.8 1325 1.2 2010 -0.9

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

Fri

SAT

Sun

Tue

456 1111 1749 2254 534 1151 1830 2336

Tue

210 839 1515 2028

Wed 303 931 1605 2122 THu

Fri

SAT

353 1019 1651 2213 441 1105 1739 2301 530 1150 1828 2349

457 1.2 1206 -1.5 1730 0.8 3 -1.5 545 1.3 1300 -1.6 1819 0.9 56 -1.5 633 1.3 1351 -1.7 1910 1 148 -1.6 724 1.3 1437 -1.7 2001 1 235 -1.6 814 1.3 1521 -1.6 2049 1

620 1233 1915

318 -1.5 901 1.2 1603 -1.5 2135 0.9

36 Mon 711 1315 2002

402 -1.4 947 1.1 1648 -1.4 2221 0.9

51 0.8 749 -1.1 1317 0.7 2008 -1.3

122 802 1353 2050

449 -1.3 1033 0.9 1736 -1.2 2311 0.8

533 1208 1728

150 0.8 858 -1.2 1422 0.7 2109 -1.3

209 Wed 856 1429 2139

542 -1.1 1123 0.8 1823 -1.1

19 640 1316 1829

257 0.9 1009 -1.2 1535 0.7 2212 -1.3

4 638 1215 1906

116 Mon 741 1419 1929

403 1 1111 -1.4 1638 0.7 2309 -1.4

THu

Fri

Sun

301 949 1525 2227 417 1057 1625 2322

Sun

Tue

THu

300 952 1506 2230

0.7 -1 0.6 -1

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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December 2015 Currents

633 1237 1758

300 -1 927 0.7 1518 -0.5 2117 0.8

Tue

Chesapeake Bay Entrance

Slack Water Max Current Speed

FisH NEWS by Capt. Chris D. Dollar

Chesapeake Young-of-Year Striper Index Encouraging

t was an exceptional spawn for striped bass, according to the 2015 juvenile index released by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) last month. The annual survey, also called the young-of-the-year index, produced an average of 24.2 fingerling rockfish per haul, making it the eighth highest on record. State biologists seine 22 sites in the four major spawning systems: the Upper Bay and Choptank, Potomac, and Nanticoke rivers. The seine survey, which began in 1954, also measures the spawning success of other anadromous fishes like herrings and shads as well as year-round Bay residents, such as white and yellow perch. Fish biologists also documented healthy reproduction in American (white) shad and river herring, an important forage fish. The popular sport fish, white perch, posted its third-highest index in almost 50 years. Though the Chesapeake remains impaired due to water pollution, it continues to be the major

spawning ground for striped bass along the Atlantic seaboard, accounting for as much as 70 percent of the coastal stock. “This year’s survey demonstrates that striped bass are a very resilient species when given favorable environmental conditions for reproduction and survival,” Maryland DNR secretary Mark Belton said. “The robust reproduction should give Maryland anglers hope for a successful striped bass season in a few years’ time.” Surveys conducted by biologists at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science found striper reproduction was slightly higher than average—about 11 rockfish per net, or slightly above the long-term average of nine. It was the third year in a row the Virginia index was near average. VIMS staff sample 18 stations in the Rappahannock, York, and James River watersheds five times each from early July through mid-September. For the past decade, fishermen have been concerned about the decline in the coast-wide striper stock, the drop of which is believed to have been in part

fueled by low striper reproduction in the Chesapeake and lack of adequate forage. As a result, this year the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission enacted restrictions to limit the rockfish catch in the Bay and along the coast. DNR Biologist Eric Durell, leader of Maryland’s annual YOY survey, told PropTalk since spawning success is largely weather driven, it’s very hard to make the connection that the harvest restrictions aided in this year’s strong rockfish class. He and his colleagues sampled the upper Potomac during this spring’s run but didn’t net any more breeding females than last spring. Durrell added that rockfish YOY indices have been average or above average about forty-eight percent since managers declared the striper stock restored. Remarkably, in Maryland only two out of the 132 seine pulls produced no striped bass, which is an astonishing ninety-eight percent success rate. The prodigious 2011 year-class had a rate of 93 percent.

Maryland Now Offers Year-Round Fishing License

##Ten-year old twins Annalise and Emery Crow, visiting the Chesapeake from Atlanta, landed 10 rockfish up to 23” while trolling tandem roadrunner bucktails near the mouth of the Severn with Keith Madsen. Photo courtesy of Keith Madsen

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ffective October 1, a new Maryland law took effect that gives the Department of Natural Resources the authority to issue recreational fishing licenses for 365 days from the date of purchase, rather than for the calendar year. That means if you don’t currently have a license as you’re reading this issue of PropTalk, yet you want to fish the last month of the striper season, you can get in on the fall action and still fish through most of 2016. The old regulation only went from January through December, effectively hamstringing those folks who wanted to start fishing mid or late season but shied away because the outdated law was cost prohibitive. “By giving anglers the added value and flexibility of choosing their annual license’s start date, we expect they’ll spend more days on the water, which will benefit Maryland businesses associated with the sport fishing community, such as tackle shops and charter boats as well as the food service, fuel, and hotel industries,” said DNR secretary Mark Belton.

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##Hunter Southall with a bull red drum he tagged and released. Photo courtesy Healthy Grin Sport Fishing

ark your calendars, boys and girls: The Salt Water Sportsman National Seminar Series is coming to town, Hampton, VA, that is, at Thomas Nelson Community College January 9, 2016. Nationally recognized fishing expert George Poveromo will visit the Peninsula • Captain Pete Bregant – Veteran inshore and bring along his friends, including pro who specializes in trophy red drum, PropTalk contributors Ric Burnley king mackerel, and tarpon. and Dr. Ken Neill, III. • Captain Jot Owens – North CarolinaOther speakers for the Hampton based trophy sea trout, red drum, and seminar include: flounder pro. • Beth Synowiec – Coastal Virginia • Captain Zachery Hoffman – Premier fishing authority who specializes in coastal Virginia trophy cobia and flounder catching trophy red drum, sheepsguide with Salt-Treated Sportfishing. head, and tautog. • Jeffrey Liederman – Renowned big • Colin Campbell – Ocean City, game angler and $1M winner in the 2015 MD-based shark, tuna, and canyon Ocean City White Marlin Open. pro and wreck fishing expert. • Captain David Wicker – North Car• Captain Jorj Head – Legendary olina-based king mackerel, near shore coastal Virginia pro and expert Low Prices. bottom fishing, and marine electronics Cobia angler. Low Finance specialist. Rates.

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##Jeff Sykes of Beverly Beach caught and released this 41-inch rockfish, fishing on the western side of the ship channel south of Thomas Point. Photo courtesy of Jeff Sykes

Forecasts by Capt. Chris D. Dollar

s you browse PropTalk, you may be reflecting on the past year of fishing. For many anglers, man, what a year. October finished with a great flurry for this fisherman, with some excellent topwater action on feisty rockfish. Highlights included watching two friends catch their first keeper stripers, including my colleague here at PropTalk, senior editor Duffy Perkins.

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But there are plenty of fish to catch this month, from ocean run stripers and sea trout to tautog and tuna, if you’re willing to put in the time and deal with the weather. Maryland’s striper season runs until December 20 with the Virginia Chesapeake season lasting through December 31. And don’t overlook creek and river fishing for panfish and pickerel.

This month Bay waters will be in the 50-degree F range, so take all necessary precautions when fishing and boating. Play the weather carefully, don’t take silly chances, but do get out and have some fun. Here’s what PropTalk’s pros suggest.

Maryland Chesapeake Bay

ovember to December will see a transition from the last of the shallow water striper fishery to chasing birds and breaking schools of rockfish,” says Captain Kevin Josenhans. “Much of the activity will take place in lower portions of Tangier Sound and the main Bay south of the Maryland/ Virginia line. Look for gannets and gulls as they hover over schools of large menhaden for the best shot at returning ocean run striped bass.” Captain Kevin suggests tossing 10-inch Hogy Originals, Hogy HDUV Jiggin Paddle Tails or six-inch Half & Halfs if fly fishing. “When fish go deep, scan the

channel edge with your fish finder for the red and orange ‘McDonald’s’ arches that indicate big rockfish,” he recommends. apt Brian Mayer of Marauder Charters says he’s going to target “fatty, hard-pulling white perch” that move into the deep holes in November to prepare for winter. “In the Chesapeake our fish rest and feed between 50 and 70 feet of water late November into December. Biologically the perch’s body is changing. In preparation for winter and what we watermen call ‘the winter glaze’ or ‘glazed over,’ the lens of their eye begins to cloud into a milky white ‘glaze.’”

Between Thanksgiving and Christmas, he says these dormant fish can be caught in large number in the holes of 50 to 70 feet in the mouths of the Patuxent, Magothy, and Severn Rivers “Major schools will be caught over shell or hard edges,” he says. “There is a little known secret to catching these delicious fish in the deep. These fish are slow and lethargic, until they get hooked. Anglers must use unusually small pieces of bait. Small hooks with short shanks work best; #10 is a small hook but works wonders. Use tiny pieces of blood worm, just enough to cover the barb and the tip of the hook. Drop to the bottom with your favorite bottom rig design and hold on!”

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ccording to Captain Mark Galasso of Tuna the Tide Charters, fishermen in the Upper Bay should still be able catch rockfish through the end of the season of December if the weather doesn’t get too cold too quickly. “Look for fishing in the main Bay as well as rockfish moving out of the rivers to deeper water,” he suggests. “Look on the channel edges to drop metal and rubber jigs. A few sea trout were caught in October, and they might still be around (through Thanksgiving). As cold fronts move through the area, fishing usually picks up with the increase in barometric pressure. Find the prey and you’ll find the predators. Rock piles and power plants should hold good numbers of rockfish.” aptain Richie Gaines has decided to move his late-season fishing “ops about 45 miles north (of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel). Last year I found hordes of stripers just west of Exmore, VA, and loaded up on them. I’m not sure if I will operate out of Exmore or Reedville yet.” He said the fish were usually in 35-40 feet of water and “roaming widely, chasing schools of anchovies and sometimes small menhaden. The best lures were one-ounce Lil’ Bunker spoons in white or silver. If the wind is up, we had to use two-ounce spoons.” Captain Richie said though the fish show at all depths on the Lowrance sonar, he suggests you keep your jig tight to the bottom, where you’re more likely to come tight to a striper. “On good days we boated 100-plus stripers from 22 inches to around 35 inches,” he adds.

Delmarva Coast

ric Burnley predicts that if you want to target striped bass in the lower Delaware Bay and the ocean within the three-mile limit, this is the month to do it. “My guess for the most likely location to catch a rockfish would be the Cape May Rips between Cape May, NJ, and Cape Henlopen, DE,” he recommends. “Trolling with Stretch 25 or 30 plugs is the easiest technique and is also very effective. The Rips make up on a strong current, and the fish tend to stage on the down-current side of the bottom upwelling. Trolling parallel to the standing waves so the current will carry your plug over the top of the structure and into the sight path of the fish will produce the most strikes. “ Eric said that not only do the Stretch plugs catch fish, but Huntington Drone spoons and large bucktail will also work. These two lures perform best on wire line. “Drifting eels can also be a good producer of rockfish. Instead of running parallel to the Rips, the eels are drifted over them. This can be a bit of a bumpy ride,” he says. “The only time to use live eels is during a hard-running current unless you enjoy feeding expensive bait to dog sharks. The closest location to Lewes, DE, are the Eights. The buoys numbered 8, 8A, and 8B are centered over some very productive bottom.”

Virginia Chesapeake

ic Burnley predicts the next month should have anglers bouncing between the Virginia coast and the Outer Banks, hoping that big striped bass will make the return to local waters. ##Twelve-year old Mikael Miller (holding net) and his friend Jacob Copley, along with Mikael’s mother Linda, all of Annapolis, boated “For the past legal stripers to 25” in the Upper Bay. Photo courtesy of Linda Miller several years, the rockfish have stayed too far offshore for anglers to target. If the fish return this year, crews slow trolling double parachute rigs, big plugs, spoons, and umbrella rigs will find big schools of striper balled up under diving gannets and bunker pods,” he says. Follow us!

##Fishing with Captain Jeff Eichler aboard the Southpaw, Terri Smith (right) caught this nice rockfish trolling a #3 Hutchinson spoon. First mate Dan Crawford is on her left. Photo courtesy of Southpaw Charters

For light tackle fun, he suggests you cast two-ounce bucktails, seven-inch swimbaits, and two-ounce casting spoons. In the lower Chesapeake, striper season is open until the end of the year. This month is also when eels exit the Bay, so anglers drifting these slender fish “through deep sloughs along the Eastern Shore or anchor up and float eels into the pilings of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel will find big rockfish. Hook the eel on a 9/0 J-hook and 50-pound fluorocarbon leader. Clip a one- to three-ounce inline sinker between the leader and the mainline and always leave at least one bait with no weight.” Ric says don’t fret if the stripers are a no-show since there are plenty of other options.”Tautog fishing should be excellent as the water temperature drops. Look for tog on the rocks and pilings of the CBBT. As the water cools, the fish will fire up on nearshore and offshore wrecks,” he predicts. “Use a single-dropper bottom rig tied into 50-pound fluorocarbon and a 3/0 livebait hook. Best bait is cut blue crab, fiddler crab, green crab, Jonas crab, or clam.” Need more options? How about hooking into speckled trout and puppy drum? Ric says fishing for these drums should also be good inside inlets and rivers on the Southside. “A five-inch soft plastic and 1/4 to 3/8 ounce jighead are sure bet, but bigger fish will be caught on suspending jerkbaits and topwater lures.” Wait, he’s not done! He says the offshore fishing gets hot in the winter. “Yellowfin tuna action will be in full swing off the Outer Banks. Look for the fish on points and pinnacles at the intersecPropTalk.com December 2015 51

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tion of the 100-fathom drop and the Gulf Stream. Troll seawitches and ballyhoo to load up on yellowfin,” he recommends. Out of Hatteras, he thinks blackfin tuna will capture angler’s attention. “The fish can be caught trolling seawitches and ballyhoo, greenstick squids, or jigging with

##Jun Lui with a 28-inch redfish caught fishing with Captain Walt in lower Tangier Sound. Photo courtesy of Light Tackle Charters

vertical jigs,” he says. “Hatteras will also offer world-class king mackerel fishing for anglers slow trolling live menhaden over inshore wrecks and bait marks. Surf anglers can expect big red drum in the suds through Thanksgiving.” aptain Walt of Light Tackle Charters predicts good striper fishing through December as these prized gamefish migrate out of the Chesapeake to their wintering grounds in the Atlantic Ocean. “We’re also lucky enough some years to have some large stripers move up from the Atlantic Ocean, chasing bait schools all the way up to the Maryland/Virginia line area of the Chesapeake where I call ‘home’” he says. Often you can follow the birds, he says, which are feeding on the same bait the rockfish have pushed to the surface. “But we also find some real nice fish on submerged structures like wrecks and drop offs and hills,” he says. “We’ll drop metal jigs—Sting Silvers, Crippled Herring, and Li’l Bunker—and cast jigs tipped with plastic or Storms to the submerged structure.”

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Annapolis Boat Sales Chester, MD

Sailing Associates Rock Hall, MD

Craft Haven Perryville, MD

Steamboat Era Museum Irvington, VA

The Oyster Farm at Kings Creek Cape Charles, VA

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hat an incredible Fall rockfish season this has been!” said Captain Tyler Nonn of Tidewater Charters. “As Bay water temperatures drop, fall rockfish and baitfish fatten up, exit major rivers, drop into deeper main channel haunts, and begin to prepare for winter. The light tackle jig anglers can still hunt (for rockfish) busting baits and feeding in the main stem, around deeper ledges, and outside major river mouths.” Captain Tyler suggests that, around Thanksgiving, you’d do well to keep an eye out for the “chance to encounter a migratory rockfish or two. If we see a push of migratory fish this year in the mid Bay, generally they will be lurking deep around channel edges.” So what do you suggest we chuck, Captain? He recommends heavier jigs and larger baits such as Hogy Lure Company’s 10inch jigging plastics to mimic larger bunker (menhaden). Finally he advises that “As water chills, take caution when fishing and boating. Watch the weather carefully, dress appropriately, and go get big fish before winter hits!”

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Color Catches Fish

by Eric Burnley

ost fish do not have very good eyesight, especially when compared to other animals such as hawks or deer. This why they depend on other senses, such as hearing and smell, to find food. Some fish can smell only a tiny bit of scent in the water, while others can hear a distressed prey from a long distance. Their eyesight does not come into play until they are just a few feet from the food source. This low eyesight does not mean that the color of the bait or lure is not important, it’s just not as important as some people think. Those life-like lures you see in the tackle shop are fine, but when you consider the bait they try to imitate has evolved over time to be as invisible in the water as possible, perhaps you are only making your lure more difficult to see. Without going into a lot of scientific detail, we can say that while fish can see shades, they probably don’t see much color. This is important, because a lure or bait that contrasts with its surroundings is going to be easier for the fish to see than something that is camouflaged.

One of my favorite lures for catching rockfish is a Rebel WindCheater with a red head and white body. To the best of my knowledge, no baitfish in the Chesapeake Bay has a red head and a white body. So why does this lure work so well? Because of contrast. The red head pretty much turns black just a few feet under the water, so it will contrast well against a light background, while the white body will contrast well against a dark background. The one thing that is difficult for many fishermen to understand is why a black lure works so well at night. A fish has rods and cones in his eyes. The rods, which are very sensitive to light, come out at night. When the fish looks up, he sees a bright sky where we see a few stars and perhaps a moon. A light lure would not stand out against this background, but a black lure does. That red and white WindCheater mentioned above would work just as well if the head were black. The problem is a black headed lure would not have the customer appeal of a red head. All colors change as they go deeper in the water column. Red and orange turn black, yellow shifts toward white, while the blues become lighter but still retain their color. Chartreuse seems to remain close to its original color. It is my personal favorite when fishing deep water for sea bass, flounder, or tog. The reason for this color change is each color has

a different wave length. As light passes through water, the wave lengths are filtered out. Because white reflects all the colors, and therefore all the wave lengths, it stays white even at 100 feet or more, depending on water clarity. While lures or teasers ahead of bait can appeal to a fish, visible line and connectors will only turn him away. Fluorocarbon line and leader become almost invisible in the water and should be used whenever possible. I fish with braid on most of my reels and always tie on a mono or Fluorocarbon shock leader between the end of the braid and the lure or connector. Connectors should never be bright and shiny. Fish will see the shine and either be turned away or attack the connector, both of which are a bad result. Stick with dull, black snaps and swivels to avoid this problem. I have been tying my bottom rigs with mono line and no metal except for the hook. I tie a perfection loop on one end and a surgeon’s loop for the sinker on the other. In between, I tie two dropper or surgeon’s loops for the hooks. I could use Fluorocarbon for the rigs, but that would get a bit expensive, and so far the mono has worked very well. The next time your lure or bait is being ignored by the fish, try changing the color. Keep changing until you find success or prove the fish have left. PropTalk.com December 2015 53

A Lesson in

Careful Catch & Release Techniques O

n a crisp October afternoon, the PropTalk team headed out to do some fishing with our resident fish whisperer, Capt. Chris Dollar. While we wanted to put fish on the table, what we wanted even more was to come home with a few new tricks. And that we certainly did. The thing that separates Capt. Dollar apart is his high regard for

##Capt. Chris D. Dollar demonstrates how to safely handle a striped bass.

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the fish he catches. “I only eat about 20 percent of what I catch,” he told us. “The rest go back. My freezer’s plenty full.” And when they do go back, Dollar makes sure that they’re healthy and uninjured. Cupping a juvenile rock fish in a soft towel, he turned it upside down to calm it. The fish instantly stopped thrashing, and he ran a finger along the underbelly between the gill plate and the pelvic fin to soothe it while removing the lure. Gently placing the fish back in the water, he revived it from its minute in the boat by sweeping it left to right along the gunwales until it darted out of his reach and disappeared. We’ll see you in another few years, fella. We asked Dollar for some tips on careful catch techniques, which he’s developed over the last two decades fishing the Bay. Be ready and have a game plan. How many fish do you want to keep, ideally? Are your storage coolers or kill boxes free and clear if you do need them? Everybody has a job on this boat. When you’re reeling in a keeper, you don’t want to think about getting the net out yourself. Make sure everyone knows what role they play.

Keep your equipment on hand and in sight. You don’t want to be searching for pliers or de-hookers when you most need them, so take a minute to organize yourself and make sure everything is within arm’s reach. Be supportive. When taking a photo of a fish who’s going to live to swim another day, support the fish’s weight by placing your hand (or your partner’s hands) underneath her belly. And make sure the camera is ready (see above). Keep her swimming. If possible, release the fish underwater. Get the sleepyhead moving. To get oxygen to pass over the gills, gently hold the fish’s tail, moving him back and forth through the water. As afternoon turned into early evening, it was PropTalk’s layout designer Zach Ditmars who snagged the keeper rock while trolling in the Severn River. Ditmars, like Dollar, has a full freezer, so he let senior editor Duffy Perkins take dinner home, but not before he and Dollar led a master class in fish filet technique from the back of his pickup truck. Those two are talented when it comes to sharp knives. Fishing is an art form. It is animal instinct and appreciation; concentration and consideration. And it pays to learn it from the masters.

Fish Spots

Dispatches from the Low Country

by Capt. Chris D. Dollar

bout this time last year we trucked south to Folly Beach, SC, for several days of unplugged rejuvenation. I especially love the ocean beaches in the late fall, and this seaside island village, a short drive from Charleston, fit the bill perfectly. As you may know, Charleston is an awesome city, originally named to honor King Charles, II. Also called the Holy City, I think I prefer Charleston’s cheeky nickname, Chucktown. We went for the food and history, but of course I packed some fishing gear, a fly and spin outfit, as well as a 10-foot surf stick. There’s an embarrassment of fish-rich water around Charleston, such as its famed Cooper and Ashley rivers; the latter waterway, I was a little surprised to learn, even supports a decent striper fishery. But it was redfish I had my eye on, specifically hoping to find these sporting fish schooled up, as I had heard they do during the winter when the water is usually clear. Sightfishing with fly and lure was the game plan, and since there are prodigious fishing grounds from the Wando River to the north and Kiawah River to the south, I figured one place was as good as another. I chose to fish a nearby creek close to home base called King Flats Creek, which drains into the Folly River that empties

into the Atlantic. I was told that there I might find clear, moving water, like the spots I fish on Delmarva, with fish attracting structure, such as jetties, marsh points, and oyster bars. When Derek at the local kayak and tackle shop suggested I fish live or cut bait (shrimp or finger mullet), I told

him I was going to cast artificials. He looked at me slightly sideways, paused and replied, in the polite tone reserved for the unknowing, visiting angler who insists anything is possible, something like, “Well, sure, I guess it’s possible, that sometimes, you know, on occasion, flies and lures can catch redfish on this tide under those conditions.” Transla-

tion: Mister, don’t be an idiot. Take my advice and use bait. We paddled out to Kings Flat Creek where the vast meadow of spartina stretched out like ribbons of winter wheat. Had I never even left Maryland’s lower Eastern Shore? Was I cutting through the guts of Broad Creek to get to Pocomoke Sound? Familiar friends strengthened the thought—an osprey hunting overhead; pelicans plummeting at prey at ridiculous angles; an ibis stalking the flooded marsh. It was only the presence of live oaks, marvelous and majestic, some perhaps as old as our country, that gave away our location. Very soon I was greeted with a Low Country boil, as countless finger mullet made the water ripple nervously with their erratic movements, occasionally breaching the whiskey-colored water to elude some unseen predator. Despite cast after cast of the eight-weight, after a couple of hours I could not escape the sense of futility. Derek was right: A rattling-float rig with live bait was the ticket. Later, along the ocean front, red drum cruised the surf line past casters who lurked thigh deep among the ruined groins. Two hometeam anglers each landed drum better than 40 inches on chunks of mullet. Again, advantage to the locals. Someday I’ll be back to Folly Beach, perhaps even a little smarter and slightly less stubborn. And one thing is for sure: I’ll correct my mistake of not budgeting enough money to hire a local guide.

Local Watering Hole

hough my angling success was limited in South Carolina, the abundance of great eats and drinks in the Charleston area more than healed a bruised ego. One of my favorite places was Bowens Island Restaurant. It kind of reminds me of Jimmy Cantler’s Riverside Inn outside Annapolis, the version from a couple of decades ago when they gave you a free bucket of piss clams to gnaw on while they fried your soft crab in a mountain of butter. On this evening in the Low Country the oysters came from Louisiana, and oddly enough, among the four dozen we powered down were some silver dollar-sized ones that would have been illegal back home. Still, after a moment’s pause, down the hatch they went, the steam still hissing from the shells. To do otherwise would be impolite, as well as wasteful. Follow us!

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Under New Ownership

Freedom Boat Club has appointed Maryland entrepreneurs and father/ daughter team Larry and JoAnna Goldberg to its growing ranks of franchise owner/operators. JoAnna Goldberg is president and partner of Fairwinds Marina, LLC. She and Larry, president of Real Estate Management Associates and managing partner of Fairwinds Marina LLC, are based in Annapolis. The Goldbergs have assumed exclusive rights to the Freedom Boat Club franchise throughout the state of Maryland including acquisition of the corporate-owned club currently situated at Port Annapolis Marina on Back Creek. “The Goldbergs’ strong business acumen, marine industry experience, and focus on customer service, coupled with their long-term vision for Freedom Boat Club in this robust boating state,

is in direct alignment with our goals for growth and expansion,” says FBC president and CEO John Giglio. Dan Somerville remains aboard as general manager of the new organization. A second club at Fairwinds Marina on the Magothy River will open April 15, 2016, with multiple new locations planned throughout the state. “We believe opening and growing the club in Maryland will greatly enhance the availability of boating on the Chesapeake and its tributaries to Marylanders who seek access to high quality, safe boats without the hassles and expenses of boat ownership,” says JoAnna Goldberg. freedomboatclub.com 56 December 2015 PropTalk.com

Acadia Yacht Sales is now DiMillo’s Yacht Sales

DiMillo’s Yacht Sales is pleased to announce the acquisition of Acadia Yachts Sales, a yacht dealership and brokerage firm in Oxford, MD, that represents Sabre Yachts, Back Cove Yachts, and Coastal Craft. In addition to the Oxford location on the Eastern Shore, DiMillo’s will open its new location at Shady Oaks Marina in West River, MD, just south of Annapolis. Since its inception in 2014, DiMillo’s Yacht Sales has been working behind the scenes with the Acadia team and rolling it into the DiMillo’s brand allowing for shared inventory and further shared resources. In addition, DiMillo’s would like to introduce to the Chesapeake clientele a year-round service team that focuses on its customers. “We are going to make an investment at the new West River location. We aspire to build a service organization to further the reputation that we have earned in the Northeast of providing exceptional delivery and follow up services for our customers,” says president, Christopher DiMillo. “Furthermore, we expect that Shady Oaks Marina will develop into the spot on the Bay where you will see a full range of new and used Sabres and Back Coves for showing and demo purposes.” In addition to providing exceptional service, DiMillo’s has built a history of being the experts in both new and pre-owned Sabre Yachts and Back Cove Yachts. Chris and his team have held the title of Sabre Yachts and Back Cove Yachts Dealership of the Year for eight consecutive years, and he looks forward to bringing that success to the Chesapeake as well being the exclusive dealer for Sabre Yachts, Back Cove Yachts, and the newly added brand, Coastal Craft, for which DiMillo’s is the exclusive East Coast dealership. dimillos.com

Booking a slip, dock, or mooring just got a lot easier for the 500,000-plus members of Boat Owners Association of the United States (BoatU.S.). A new partnership with Dockwa, a unified booking and marketing platform that greatly simplifies the transient slip booking process, now allows BoatU.S. members to find and book a slip with just a few taps on the Dockwa app. As an exclusive BoatU.S. benefit, members using the Dockwa app or booking online at dockwa.com will have booking fees waived when arranging dockage at any of the BoatU.S. participating marinas. Discounts will be subject to specific marinas within Dockwa’s growing network. This member perk is in addition to the exclusive transient slip discount currently offered to BoatU.S. members, which typically reflects a 25 percent savings. BoatU.S. members can sign up for Dockwa by simply entering their membership number during the registration process where all applicable discounts will be applied automatically. “This is the most convenient way for our members to book their transient reservations for docks and moorings,” said BoatU.S. vice president of membership, Heather Lougheed. “No waiting for a call back, no voicemail or web forms to fill out. Just tap the Dockwa app, book and dock.” dockwa.com or boatus.com

Let’s Get Young People Involved

Organizers for the Marine and Maritime Career Fair, to be held at Annapolis High School February 27, 2016, seek marine industry sponsors and exhibitors. If you want to engage and perhaps employ young people in the marine trades, email 2016careerfair@gmail.com with questions. For more information, visit eycfoundation.org

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25’ Carolina Classic ’00 Volvo Penta dsl w/Volvo Penta duo prop stern drive, new props this year. Ray marine chart plotter/depth/fish finder/radar. Located in Eastport. $35,000. Contact Kate Chaney at 410-279-6445, or kchaney@annapolisyachtsales.com 25’ C-Dory ’03 S-130HP Honda 4-stroke OB, depth, GPS, VHR, head, Sm galley, dinette etc. Asking $39,995 Jim Reynolds (410) 310-2180 25’ Regal 2565 Express ’07 Single Volvo 5.7 OSI 270-hp I/O Gas- $41,900Contact Mike at (410) 867-9550 or mike.s@clarkslanding.com

25’ Kencraft Challenger ’90 250 V-8 Evinrude center console/ V-berth, all electronics, all fishing gear, w/safety gear. $13,500 neg. (301) 627-5691.

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26’ Bayliner 2655 ’00 Ciera Single Mercruiser 5.7 260-hp I/O Gas$12,400- Contact Barrie Davenport at (410) 867-9550 or bdavenport@clarkslanding.com 26’ Cutwater ’13 26 Cutwater 2013 Volvo Diesel . Recent Trade-in $119,000 Low Hours! Pocket-Yacht (410) 827-5230. 26’ Maxum ’07 2600 SE Single Mercruiser 350 MAG MPI 300-hp I/O Gas - $30,500 – Contact Kellie at (410) 604-4300 or kmoody@clarkslanding.com

24’ Edgewater 245CX ’09 Fishing & Rec boating in one deep-V hull. Full warranty rebuild of Yamaha 350, <150 hrs since rebuild. Great boat, ½ price of new! $69,900, Lewes, DE. Contact Ian: 410-693-7386, or Ian@AnnapolisYachtSales.com

27’ Harbercraft Kingfisher ’07 250-hp Merc Verado, aluminum, 30 knot cruise, ultimate fishing machine in any weather, 9.9 Merc pro-kicker, Asking $79,600 Call Rob Dorfmeyer 216-533-9187 or email rob@curtisstokes.net.

26’ Sea Ray ’87 260 Single Weekender Single Mercruiser 454 MAG Alpha 330-hp I/O Gas - $9,900 - Contact Kim at (410) 604-4300 or kewing@clarkslanding.com 260 Sea Ray ’06 320-hp Mercruiser, AC/ HT, fridge, MW, head w/shower, TV/ DVD, GPS, VHF, Full enclosure etc. Exceptionally maintained! RED. $35,395 Acadia Yacht Sales, Jim Reynolds (410) 310-2180

27’ Regal 2700ES ’13 Bowrider Kent Island. $74,900. Turn-Key, Like New! Only 95 hrs on 300-hp Volvo stern-drive. Call today for a showing! Contact Ian Dimka at 410-693-7386 or Ian@AnnapolisYachtSales.com 28’ Cutwater ’14 S-260-hp Volvo tops at 25 knots, Lift maintained, Loaded, Ready to cruise! RED. Asking $189,000 Jim Reynolds (410)310-2180 28’ Sea Ray 280 Sundancer ’04 Twin Mercruiser 4.3L MPI Alpha 1 220hp I/O Gas - $52,900 Contact Matt at (410) 867-9550 or mquade@clarkslanding.com 29’ Back Cove Hardtop ’04 S-315 Yanmar dsl, Generator, extra prop, Awlcraft Flag Blue hull etc. asking $125,000 Jim Reynolds (410) 310-2180

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BROKERAGE & CLASSIFIED 34’ Sea Ray Sedan Bridge ’87 Twin fwc mercruiser 454 w/400 hrs. 5kw generator w/100 hrs. Full in closure for bridge, a/c w/reverse cycle heat. $15,500 obo. Call for more information, James Klimek 240-271-4631 or jk3043@aol.com

36’ Williams Ches. Bay Cruise/Fish ’00 S-300-hp John Deer dsl, depth, AP, radar with Arch, GPS, Rocket Launcher, 2 fish fighting chairs. Asking $71,500 Jim Reynolds (410) 310-2180

35’ Contender ’01 2008 Mercury Verado 300s, great electronics, genset, AC, many updates, lift kept. Terrific sea boat. $88,000 Call Ned Dozier, 443-9950732, ned@grandeyachts.com www.neddoziergrandeyachts.com

34’ Pursuit 3400 Express ’00 Twin gas 7.4L MP’s 320-hp, always fresh water, inside heated storage, located on Lake Erie. Call Rob Dorfmeyer 216-533-9187 Asking $110,000. Call Rob Dorfmeyer Curtis Stokes & Associates or rob@curtisstokes.net 34’ Sea Ray ’05 340 Sundancer Twin Mercruiser 8.1L Horizon 375-hp I/B Gas - $109,500 – Contact Kim at (410) 6044300 or kewing@clarkslanding.com

35’ Marlago ’04, ’05, ’06, ’07 available All local, all great boats w/ amazing equipment & we know each boat & their owners well. We are your Marlago headquarters! New 37 Available & In Stock too! Call Ned Dozier, 443-995-0732, ned@grandeyachts.com www.neddoziergrandeyachts.com

36’ Riviera Sport Yacht ‘08 Our Trade, sold new by us and always local. Riviera Blue Awlgripped Hullsides, upgraded 380 Cummins Common Rails, many recent upgrades like new Garmin touchscreen GPS, Propspeed, much more. $269,000 Call Ned Dozier, 443995-0732, ned@grandeyachts.com www.neddoziergrandeyachts.com

36’ Carman Sportfish ’08 Eastern Shore VA, ready for bay/offshore fishing, Cummins power, 1000 hrs., all electronics. Call Pete: (757) 710-4069 before 8 p.m. $169,000 Pics/specs at www.shorethingchartersva.com 37’ Riviera ’06 One owner, sold new by us and never south of Annapolis. 380 Common-Rail Cummins w/270 hrs, new enclosure, 2010 electronics. Amazing boat. $279,000 Call Ned Dozier, 443995-0732, ned@grandeyachts,com www.neddoziergrandeyachts.com

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37’ Formula PC ’11 The nicest brokerage Formula we have ever seen. Joystick, Skyhook, Axius, Seacore, the works. FormulaGuard warranty until 2016. So many upgrades from wood floors to electronics, a must see. $249,000 Call Ned Dozier, 443-9950732, ned@grandeyachts.com www.neddoziergrandeyachts.com

36’ Composite Yacht Custom Deadrise Cruiser 480 Cummins QSB, bow thruster, Galley, head w/ shower, AC. Like new. Well appointed & very low hrs. $219,000, 410-476-4414 rob@compositeyacht.biz 36’ Hinckley Picnic Boat Classic ’00 TOO PRECIOUS has low hrs on her 2006 eng, in good cond. and is ready for immediate delivery. Don’t miss an opportunity to see this Hinckley of color! $210,000 Located in Annapolis, MD and offered by Hinckley Yachts, contact Jack Erbes (410) 263-0095 or jerbes@hinckleyyachts.com

38’ Rampage ’03 Gorgeous boat used for local cruising. Fighting Lady yellow hull, Cat dsls, helm air, cockpit grill, gorgeous inside & out. Owner moving up. $188,000 Call Ned Dozier, 443-9950732, ned@grandeyachts.com www.neddoziergrandeyachts.com

36’ Nova Heritage East ’88 Twin Diesel Trawler with amazing space, clean and neat, glass decks.Listed at! $69,000. Call (410) 639-9380, www.SaltYachts.com

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36’ Rinker 342 Fiesta Vee ’03 Well maintained, repainted ‘15 w/Rinker black, new a/c heat, lower units rebuilt, new canvas, mercruiser 5.7 liter, bravo III outdrives, 2 double berths, call Quentin 804 577 7227 or Quentin@annapolisyachtsales.com

39’ Meridian 391 Fly MY ’08 Twin Cummins dsls w/390 hrs, 1-owner boat, well maintained, clean! Loaded w/ factory options, ready for cruising – Asking $264,900 – Contact Gregg Cohen, CPYB: 410-533-4375 or Gregg@AnnapolisYachtSales.com 39’ Sea Ray 390 ’04 Sundancer Twin Mercruiser 8.1L Horizon 375-hp I/B Gas - $155,000 – Contact Kellie at (410) 6044300 or kmoody@clarkslanding.com

39’ Sea Ray Sundancer ’04 Lift Kept, local boat w/many, many upgrades. Bow Thruster, hard top, turnkey cond.. Great seller moving up. $159,000 Call Ned Dozier, 443-995-0732, ned@grandeyachts.com www.neddoziergrandeyachts.com 40’ Hatteras Double Cabin Motor Yacht ’89 T-375-hp 3208 Caterpiller dsls, AC/HT, Onan genset, Vacu Flush head, Washing mech., 2 Private staterooms with private heads. Asking $99,700 Jim Reynolds (410) 310-2180

43’ Custom Chesapeake Deadrise Complete re-build finished 2012. Original hull built by Jim Drewery in Gloucester VA, built in 1999. Cold molded epoxy/glass. Cat 3208ta 320-hp 270 hrs, 506 twin disc w/trolling valve. Full electronics, 2 stations all Kobelt controls w/Kobelt electronic joystick controlled full hydraulic steering. Awl gripped, beautiful interior, head v-berth, salon. Ready to cruise and fish. $164,000 410-967-3660

2007 44’ Hinckley Talaria 44 FB CALLINECTES Reduced to sell at $660,000 | Located in Oxford, MD

41’ Carver Aft Cabin ’02 $99,900 Twin Crusaders, gen set, salon, galley & staterooms like new, beautifully kept vessel, meticulously maintained by original owners, Solomons, Call Rob Dorfmeyer 216-533-9187 or email him at rob @curtisstokes.net. 42’ Regal ’04 4260 Twin Volvo TAMDT5EOC 480-hp I/B dsls $179,900 – Contact Mike Hoak at (410) 688-3720 or hoakhpmarine@aol.com

42’ Sealine F42/5 Twin Cummins 6CTA w/850 hrs, Beautiful cond. shows like new, All Ray electronics, 2x staterooms and full heads, asking $219,500, Call rob Dorfmeyer 216-533-9187 or email him at rob@curtisstokes.net

43’ Astondoa ’14 Volvo IPS 600s, bow thruster, tender garage, all options, gorgeous boat. Compare to Azimut, etc. She cost $933,000 in August 2013, now asking only $499,000 Call Ned Dozier, 443-995-0732, ned@grandeyachts.com

43’ Tiara Sovran ’06 Volvo IPS w/ Joystick, shed kept year round, many upgrades including Sat TV and heavily maintained. Beautiful boat, owner moving up. Call Ned Dozier, 443-9950732, ned@grandeyachts.com www.grandeyachts.com 44’ Hinckley Talaria 44 FB ’07 CALLINECTES This is an opportunity to own one of the best T44 Flybridge boats built as she was optioned by a very experienced boater for extended cruising. Price Reduced $660,000 Located in Oxford, MD & offered by Hinckley Yachts, contact Jack Erbes (410) 263-0095 or jerbes@hinckleyyachts.com

44’ Sea Ray 44 Sundancer ’07 MUST SEE! SAT TV, Twin Cummins dsls w/483 hrs (500 Hr Svc Done!), white hull, dark cherry interior, aft ckpt camper enclosure, Garmin 5212 GPSMAP & Raymarine E120, autopilot – $284,900 Gregg Cohen, CPYB 410-533-4375 or Gregg@AnnapolisYachtSales.com

46’ Marine Trader Trawler ’88 Twin Ford Lehman dsls all new full enclosure on aft deck and bridge. Asking $98,000. Call Tim at 410-570-4359 or Tim@AnnapolisYachtSales.com

2000 36’ Hinckley Picnic Boat Classic TOO PRECIOUS $210,000 | Located in Annapolis, MD

2012 48’ Hinckley Talaria 48 Motoryacht MODERATION $1,995,000 | Located in Naples, FL

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46’ Pacemaker Motor Yacht ’79 Twin Detroit 8-71 dsls, 20 KW Koehler generator. Numerous upgrades, 3 stos. Located Kent Island. Asking $99,000. Contact Tim 410 570-4359 or Tim@AnnapolisYachtSales.com

47’ Riviera M470 Excalibur 2 available, both dsl boats- ’03 with 315 Yanmars and ’07 with 350 Volvos. Both great shape, many updates, never south of Annapolis. Call Ned Dozier, 443-9950732, ned@grandeyachts,com www.neddoziergrandeyachts.com

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48’ Hinckley Talaria 48 Motoryacht ’12 MODERATION is beautiful from her Flag Blue hull, perfectly maintained bright varnished Teak exterior to the coordinated interior colors. With her very limited hours of operation, fresh water past and fastidious maintenance make MODERATION the perfect choice for you next purchase. $1,995,000 Located in Naples, FL & offered by Hinckley Yachts, contact Jack Erbes (410) 2630095 or jerbes@hinckleyyachts.com

48’ Selene Trawler PH ‘03 Single Cummins 6BTA, 2 stateroom & heads, offshore & Loop proven, bow & stern thrusters w/all the cruising comforts, $550,000. Call Rob Dorfmeyer 216-5339187 Curtis Stokes & Associates or email him at rob@curtisstokes.net 50’ Custom Fast Trawler Unique Wheelhouse design, Ultimate liveaboard! Offered at $325,000 Call SALT YACHTS (410) 639-9380 www.SaltYachts.com 50’ Bestway Motoryacht Trawler ’87 Immaculate, stabilized, efficient, shed kept. Offered at $119,000! Call SALT YACHTS (410) 639-9380 www.SaltYachts.com

50’ Riviera ’15 Enclosed Flybridge w/ Seakeeper gyro, hydraulic Rupp outriggers, $200,000+ in custom options. 110 hrs on Volvo IPS950s w/ Station Keeping and Clear Wake. Deal of the yr on a 34-knot boat like this. $1,590,000 Call Ned Dozier, 443-9950732, ned@grandeyachts.com www.neddoziergrandeyachts.com

56’ Chris Craft Salon Model ’57 2x Cummins 555, she is a real classic, bottom & hull totally refurbished summer ’13, 6kw Gen set, many upgrades, $89,700. Curtis Stokes & Associates, Call Rob Dorfmeyer 216-533-9187 rob@curtisstokes.net 56’ Sea Ray ’03 560 Sedan Bridge Twin MAN 2840LE4 1050hp I/B dsls - $419,900 – Contact Barrie at (410) 867-9550 or bdavenport@clarkslanding.com

Looking to sell your boat? 51’ Ocean Alexander Classico CAT 3196 ‘00 2 Staterooms & heads, Gen Set, Inverter, Loop proven, $455,000 Call Rob Dorfmeyer 216-533-9187 Curtis Stokes & Associates or email him at rob@curtisstokes.net 51’ Sea Ray ’15 510 Sundancer Twin Cummins QSC 600 574-hp Zeus Diesels - $1,045,000 – Contact Mike at (410) 867-9550 or mike.s@clarkslanding.com

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DiMillo’s Yacht Sales is seeking an ambitious and experienced full time Yacht Broker to join the sales team in our West River, Maryland location. Candidate must have proven sales experience; a book of clients is helpful. Candidate will be responsible for selling new Sabre Yachts, Back Cove Yachts & Coastal Craft, as well as continued growth of our yacht brokerage business. Please send resumes to hilary@dimillos.com Diversified Marine Services, Inc. - Marine repair, installation and Restoration Company based in Annapolis, Maryland is now taking applications for a lead technician. Applicants should have a minimum of ten years’ experience in the maritime trades industry and knowledge of all shipboard systems. Mechanical Electrical - Systems. Base pay, retirement (401K), performance based compensation, education, holidays, vacation. References required. This is a rapid advancement opportunity. Please visit our web site for a company profile. www.dmsinc.net, For a confidential interview contact 410.263.8717. Please e-mail resumes to tomdmsinc@verizon.net Fiberglass Layup / Repair Technician Worton Creek Marina, a full service boat repair yard & marina w/a motivated, professional team has an immediate opening for a highly skilled fiberglass layup & repair technician. Full benefits package, salary commensurate w/experience. Potential for future supervisory position. Qualified applicants reply to marina@wortoncreek.com w/a resume or in person at : Worton Creek Marina, 23145 Buck Neck Rd, Chestertown, MD 21620

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25’ - 40’ Slips, MD Clean Marina / Boatyard of the year. Power & sail, cozy, in protected Deale harbor, excel. boating & fishing, free Wi-Fi & pumpout. 30 mins. from DC. DIY service boatyard. Discount to new customers. (410) 867-7919, rockholdcreekmarina.com 30’ - 35’ Slips Available Annapolis City Marina, Ltd. in the heart of Eastport. Includes electric, water, restrooms with showers, and gated parking. Give us a call at (410) 268-0660, www.annapoliscitymarina.com.

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harbourcove.com | 301.261.9500 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. 30’ Slip at Flag Harbor, Long Beach MD www. flagharbor.com Slip #63 asking $9500 or best offer. Marina is well protected has private beach and full service boat yard facilities, and swimming pool. (202) 316-1158. robhowrengray@gmail.com 45’ A Pier Slip in Anchorage Marina Great location in Baltimore Harbor, near Fort McHenry, for rent or for sale. Contact Ray (410) 534-7655. Winter Dry Storage $27 per ft. Fall thru April 2016. Includes haul-out, powerwash, blocking, and launch. Patapsco River – Baltimore Outer Harbor. Old Bay Marina (410) 477-1488 or www.oldbaymarina.com

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MARINE SURVEYOR Lloyd E. Griffin III

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS AB Marine - Magic Ezy................................ 19

Cypress Marine........................................... 26

J World Annapolis........................................ 33

Annapolis Yacht Sales............................ 27,59

Dimillo’s Yacht Sales................................... 58

Kompletely Kustom Marine........................... 9

Automotive Training Center......................... 45

Diversified Marine........................................ 19

Bay Shore Marine........................................ 37

Fawcett Boat Supplies................................... 6

Black Dog Propellers..................................... 5

Ferry Point - Trappe...................................... 6

Boatyard Bar & Grill..................................... 16

Freedom Boat Club..................................... 35

BOE Marine................................................. 68

Grande Yachts............................................... 7

Cassidy Commons...................................... 49

Harbor East Marina..................................... 17

KTI............................................................... 36 Lemon & Line.............................................. 32 Nabbs Creek Marina................................... 13 New England Ropes.................................... 33 Our Good Dog Spot..................................... 32 Oyster Farm and King Creek....................... 24 Pettit Paint................................................... 42

Chesapeake Harbour Inc............................ 36

Harbour Cove Marina.................................. 67

Chesapeake Light Craft............................... 33

Herrington Harbour........................................ 2

Composite Yacht......................................... 45

Hinckley Yachts Annapolis........................... 61

Coppercoat USA.......................................... 44

Hooked on the Bay...................................... 49

Weems & Plath............................................ 33

Curtis Stokes & Associates........................... 3

J Gordon...................................................... 24

Wooden Boat Restoration Company........... 44

Pocket-Yacht Company............................... 17 Scandia Marine Center................................ 18 Somers Cove Marina................................... 15

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Giving Thanks We asked PropTalk friends and contributors to tell us what they were thankful for this season. What are you grateful for? Send your thoughts to editor@proptalk.com “I’m thankful for family and a long and healthy life with the opportunity to spend most of it on boats and around boating folks.” ~Rick Franke “We’re grateful for another year of boating, enjoying good health, having fulfilling work, and sharing that happiness with family and friends.” ~Katie and Gene Hamilton

“I am thankful that our water dog’s dietary indiscretion this week only led to a round of subcutaneous fluids and antibiotics and not surgical intervention. I am thankful for my husband and my family, especially our newest niece Paige and all our other nieces and nephews. And, I’m thankful for the team at SpinSheet and PropTalk. They are the best!” ~Mary Ewenson

“A rockin’ good striper bite in the South River.” ~Lenny Rudow

“Nikon macro lenses, LED flashlights, and knee pads.” ~ Steve D’Antonio

“I’m thankful that Ron and I moved to Annapolis a year ago. We love it here!” ~Holly Foster Though the weather was unusually beautiful, 2015 was our toughest season in a long time. Excluding numerous setbacks, I’m thankful that our family was able to disconnect from everything through transient cruising aboard for a full week straight this summer and for my wife’s continued interest in boating despite maintenance hours exceeding enjoyment hours.” ~Mike Edick

66 December 2015 PropTalk.com

“Family and friends, fall leaves, a brother who takes me fishing, a job that gets me out on the water, and for my boyfriend who is always ready for an adventure.” ~Kaylie Jasinski “At my age I am just thankful to be above ground where I can enjoy my new granddaughter and the rest of my family.” ~Eric Burnley “Cheap gas?” ~Chris Charbonneau “Loving wife, friends and family, having time to get out on the water, working with a great team!” ~Zach Ditmars

“I am thankful for my ‘one’ who spends evenings in the garage with me, my bearded boy who keeps me on my toes, and my favorite snuggler, who warms my heart. Thankful for the nine cars that call my garage home and for friends who are always willing to help when we need one moved.” ~Allison Nataro “Good health, friends and family, easy water access, and awesome co-workers.” ~Beth Crabtree “I’m thankful for being able to go down the Inland Waterway on our trawler to Florida this fall. So far we’ve made it to Elizabeth City, having stopped at Solomons, Fishing Bay, Norfolk, and the sea wall in the Dismal Swamp canal. We’ll be going back in December to cruise on down to Charleston. Great fun!” ~Lucy Iliff “I’m thankful for our readers, those who have been with us for years and those who are just discovering us today. Thank you for being a part of this family. This is, and will always be, your magazine.” ~Duffy Perkins

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