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Staying Warm When Winter Strikes Hard

Food for thought when you’re ready to make an investment in a better heater for your boat.

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Cold Weather Boating

Coast Guard rescue swimmers and other experts dish out advice on what to wear and what to do if you go overboard into the icy Chesapeake in winter.

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Winterization Section

Eliminating salt from your engine’s diet, tips as you check items off your list, and one boat owner’s story of winterizing his pride and joy.

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It’s That Time of Year A utumn in Annapolis means be dangerous and the summer storms, the United States Powertoo. But the marine climate is milder, boat Show, October 16-19. making the winters wet, not snowy, with You won’t want to miss it. It also daily highs in the 40s. The intrepid boater means Navy football, the last crab can find good days afloat in every month feasts, shorter and cooler days, brisk of the year. That is why they boat like . . . breezes, and the end of boating – well like I don’t know what. It’s more like well, the end of the boating season when – whenever they can. anyway, and so the end of life as we In the mixed and humid climate of the have known it since April.

Mid Atlantic, from Long Island through In northern climes such as the the Outer Banks, we teeter on the Great Lakes or New England, the in-between. We enjoy a longer season. boating season is short and intense.

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Some folks do go year round, but April In the southern sub tropics of the through November is about as long as I U.S. there is a year-round opportucan stretch it. I always hope for a mild nity to go boating. Sure, the sumThanksgiving weekend to complete the mers are hot, the winters are cool, winterization. We can’t assume that it and there can be hurricanes. But it will not freeze (don’t miss our winterizadoes not snow or freeze. You don’t tion tips on page 49). Although there have to winterize or deal with ice may be a good boating day or two in eaters. If one day presents unfriendly January or February, keeping the boat conditions, the next may be fine and ready to go is just not worth the risk. fair. That is why they boat like there Most of us settle down for a three month is always tomorrow – because there “off season,” hoping not to go cabin crazy is. before Easter.

On the west coast of course, This off season is a good time to brush everything is different. They have up on your knowledge-based boating all kinds of conditions; summerskills. Did you know that Maryland ranks like, even tropical, and year-round number nine in the nation for recreationin the south, and Baja is just down al boating accidents and number 11 in the coast. From Monterey to Santa the nation for boating fatalities? Boating Cruz to Half Moon Bay, the water mishaps caused 14 deaths in the state in is cold and the air temperate with 2013. And, U.S. Coast Guard statistics summers like spring and winters like show 11 people were killed in recreational fall. From San Francisco north to boating accidents in Virginia last year.

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Of course, some accidents are just that: chance occurrences impossible to foresee or prevent. Some however, perhaps most, are not. Coast Guard statistics indicate that 23 percent of fatalities involve operators with less than 500 hours experience; 38 percent involve operators between 36 and 55 years of age. Operator inattention, improper lookout, operator inexperience, excessive speed, and machinery failure were cited as the primary contributing factors in accidents.

The big number for me was education. Nationally, 84 percent of fatalities involved operators with no, or an unknown level, of boating safety education. Only 10 percent of the operators involved in fatalities were known to have completed a boating safety course.

The Maryland statute specifies that if you were born on or after July 1, 1972, you are required to successfully complete a boating safety course. So if you are a Marylander over 42, you are exempt from that requirement. Virginia’s is a bit more complex, but essentially states that motorboat operators 45 years of age or younger shall meet the boating safety education requirements by July 1, 2014. So if you are a Virginian over 45, you are exempt.

You are going to have some time on your hands this winter; why don’t you take a course anyway? I am exempt, but I plan on taking one. Check “Back to School” (page 28) and our calendar (page 35) to find one. Or better yet, during your visit to the Boat Show, stop and see the Maryland Natural Resources Police or the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. And don’t forget to stop and see us at PropTalk at booth F6.

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read with interest your September “Casting Off” article about growing up in S. Williamsport and detailing the 19th century log booms [barriers created to contain floating logs] on the Susquehanna River. I too grew up there, and although I did not take up boating until moving to Yorktown, VA, 22 years ago, I was keenly aware that Williamsport was “Lumber Capital of the World” at the turn of the 20th century.

Last month while going through my father’s estate, I came across some photos of the log storage on the river. Taken around 1895, they show my great grandfather, John H Welteroth, and my grandfather, John J., on the boom.

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e have noticed that there is a very unusual growth on the bottoms of the boats we haul this year. In addition to barnacles, there are tons of mussels latching onto the barnacles, creating a “blanket” that is just bizarre and comes off in sheets (still attached). I am trying to find out who I can talk to about this.

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aylie Jasinski remembers reading PropTalk as a child growing up in Middle River, MD. “My Dad always read it, so it was in our house,” says Kaylie.

She grew up near the water, and she has fond memories of spending time on the water in her family’s “ancient” SeaRay Sundancer. In her college years at St. Mary’s College of Maryland she grew even closer to the water, learning to sail and spending her summers as a windsurfing and stand up paddleboard instructor at Ultimate Watersports in Baltimore.

While in her last semester of college, Kaylie submitted an article to us, titled “Crabbing, a Family Affair.” We loved her writing so much that we invited her onboard as an intern in August. She’s learning all about the behind-the-scenes

stuff that goes on at PropTalk, and she continues to write for us.

Kaylie fits in well with the PropTalk crew as she is very active and outdoors-y. “I love anything that involves the water or woods,”

she says. She hopes to put her Anthropology and English degrees to good use and become a writer. We think she’s on a great path and are thrilled to have her for a fall intern!

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y the beginning of September, apron of marsh along the river, you’ll see we start to notice the absence of 10,000 blackbirds pull in to roost for the osprey on their perches around Bay evening. Just wave after wave after wave, Country. It’s a subtle sign of the impendclouds of birds. And then, after sunset, ing autumn, as the raptors aren’t fooled by tree swallows start coming from all direca few weekends in the 80s and know enough to head south before the arctic chills are too close on their tail feathers.

By late September, “Any osprey that we see are the juveniles who hatched this year,” explains Drew Koslow, Choptank Riverkeeper of the Midshore Riverkeeper Conservancy in Easton, MD. “They’ve never migrated before, their parents have left them, yet they know where to go. That’s the amazing thing about these raptors: They have to migrate, learn how to hunt, and how to feed themselves. Hunting skills are generally acquired over years, but the birds have to become proficient enough in the first couple of months of their lives to get the energy to make the migration.”

The juvenile osprey aren’t the only ones making their late##Swallows about to roost on Kings Creek. Photo by Drew Koslow season migration, though. “There’s a lot of wild rice still hanging on the plants in marshes,” says Koslow, tions. They’re among the best flyers of “and those are a huge place for migrating birds, and look just like little fighter jets. wildlife. Red winged blackbirds, starlings, Clouds of them fill the sky, and right at brown-headed cowbirds, they’re all staglast light, they’ll get into a tight vortex ing for migration, congregating around and then jump into the marsh, like water the marshes. Every evening around sunset being poured from a pitcher. In a minute at Kings Creek, where there’s a huge and a half, 4000 birds will be in the marsh 26 November 2014 PropTalk

where the blackbirds have just gone. It’s one of those spectacles of nature that no one is ever able to see.”

And that’s just what’s happening above the surface. “Fish feel the water getting colder, and respond by feeding more aggressively. Big fish such as Bay anchovies and silver sides start getting in tight schools, while rockfish and blue fish start queuing in on them. You can go out and see these balls where the predator fish have pushed a school of fish up to the surface. There will be 1000 gulls going crazy, and the water will just be boiling. And, of course, we’re able to catch a lot of fish.”

“This year in particular, we’ve had a great year for peanut menhaden,” Koslow says. Up and down the Choptank there are giant schools of them. And while rockfish and blues feed on them, the loons are really cool to watch. They stage on the Choptank in their migration, and will flock to feed on a school of menhaden just as fish do.

Up to 70 loons will work together on a school of fish. They can dive up to 300 feet and stay under a really long time. So some will dive around the school of fish, with some working from below, others working from the sides, pushing them up to the surface where the other loons can feed more efficiently. On the surface, you see happy loons gorging on menhaden.”

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here is no such thing as too much knowledge, especially when it comes to safety. In order to get a driver’s license, kids have to go to driver’s education classes. But what about boating? The Maryland Boating Safety Education Law requires that any person born on, or after July 1, 1972, must have in his or her possession a certificate of boating safety education while operating a numbered or documented vessel on Maryland waters. An official Maryland boating safety education certificate may be obtained by completing an approved boating safety course or passing an equivalent exam.

The Natural Resources Police, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, the BoatU.S. Foundation and U.S. Power Squadrons all offer an approved course.

If you are “grandfathered” in to the new boating safety requirements, have you ever thought about going back and taking the class, or any boating safety classes?

Boating safety classes are widely available, and there are even a few organizations that exist solely to make sure that our waters and the boaters on them are safe.

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tarting October 8, the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum (CBMM) launched its Wednesday Open Boatshop woodworking program, which will continue November 12 and December 17. The program invites members of the public to CBMM’s boatshop to work on a small woodworking project of their own, or to bring ideas for a future project.

Participants can expect to gain the advice and guidance of an experienced shipwright and woodworker, along with assistance with CBMM’s machinery and tools, plans, measurements, and the execution of their smallscale project. Projects can include plans for a small gift, frames, furniture, models, artwork, and more.

The Wednesday Open Boatshop Program runs from 5:30-8:00 p.m. and costs $25 per session for CBMM members and $35 per session for non-members. Class size will be limited, and participants must pre-register (and be 16 or older, unless accompanied by an adult). To register or for more information, contact Boatyard Program manager Jenn Kuhn at (410) 745-4980 or afad@cbmm.org.

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Seafood on the Southern Bay

he quaint little town of Poquoson, VA, will welcome about 50,000 hungry people from far and wide on the weekend of October 17 to 19, for one of the biggest seafood festivals on the Bay. The Poquoson Seafood Festival includes musical entertainment, a juried arts and crafts show, dozens of food vendors, and a children’s area. The 2014 coastal kick-off events include a fishing tournament with weighin party at Messick Point on September 27, a work boat race at Messick Point on September 28, and a 5K run andtwo-mile walk on October 4. The Poquoson Seafood Festival events are all family oriented and offer something for everyone.

Holding with 34 years of rich tradition, the festival will feature outstanding regional and local musical entertainment on three stages. There will also be musicians, magicians, and amusement park rides for kids. As in years past, the festival hosts the Poquoson Arts League Juried Arts and Crafts Show, one of the larger arts and crafts shows and sales in the state of Virginia with approximately 160 artisans expected to exhibit a myriad of outstanding

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crafts and original artwork. The Working Waterman’s Heritage Display Exhibit will feature numerous activities showcasing the history of the city and the heritage of the Chesapeake Bay working watermen.

Living up to its name, the Poquoson Seafood Festival offers some savory dishes from the surrounding waters in the Farm Fresh Food Pavilion. Crab cakes, shrimp,

oysters, clams, clam chowder, soft shell crabs, catfish, she crab soup, and many other festival favorites will be available for purchase.

If you are looking to arrive at the Poquoson Seafood Festival by boat, find the nearest marina, Whitehouse Cove Marina, only a half-mile from the festival grounds. poquosonseafoodfestival.com

The Virginia Oyster Trail: Road Trip, Anyone?

to give trail-goers an idea of the full spechile it’s no longer necessary to trum of the state’s oyster industry. From wait until the “-ber” months to the salty-and-sweet oysters of the western eat oysters, you can’t deny that shore to the buttery seaside bivalves raised the fall months are some of the best times to take a road trip to the Commonwealth of ##Photo by Christine Burns Virginia. To make this season even sweeter, a new program set up through the Artisans Center of Virginia is working to create an experiential oyster trail highlighting Virginia’s oyster regions.

The salinity levels of the Chesapeake are ideal for harvesting shellfish, and the various tributaries contribute to the unique flavors in each of Virginia’s seven oyster regions. The in the Atlantic, Virginia’s oyster harvest Virginia Oyster Trail connects oyster busiprovides a culinary adventure worth an nesses, producers, seafood restaurants and extensive road trip around the distinctive raw bars, cultural tours, and “aqua-artisans” Bay and river towns.

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Virginia’s oyster harvest increased tenfold between 2001 and 2011, from 23,000 bushels annually to 236,000, with a dockside value of over $16 million.

Oysters have been harvested on the Chesapeake for at least 400 years, with many of the same reefs still producing.

And while the numbers are encouraging, the current oyster harvest is said to only be around two percent of its all-time high.

The Virginia Oyster Trail project is meant to connect supply with demand, and highlight the great industry at work.

Businesses, watermen, and “aqua-artisans” interested in being a part of this great project should contact the Artisans Center of Virginia and register with the group for marketing and promotional support. As for the oyster epicureans out there, click virginiaoystertrail.com to start your next culinary adventure.

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How Does Climate Change Affect Fish?

ave you ever thought about how Bay fishes will respond to climate change? Tuesday, October 21, there will be an evening lecture open to the public at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) on the topic of future Bay climates and how climate change may impact forage fishes and the Bay as a whole.

Seth Miller, Ph.D., who will present the lecture, says, “The forage fish that we are studying are low on the food chain, but they can have a huge impact on the big, beautiful fish further up the food chain that fisherman target. My research focuses on the behavior of forage fish when exposed to low oxygen and pH in the water. The severity and frequency of low oxygen, called hypoxia, is expected to increase with climate change, and in the lab we’ve found that hypoxia

affects the behavior of the really important forage fishes. If it reduces susceptibility to predation, larger fish such as rockfish could go hungry or starve.

nature during the day, while photosynthesis is occurring, oxygen is high. At night, oxygen levels are low, and pH follows the same cycle. In the lab we’ve seen that the fish we collect from the field behave differently early in the morning, when oxygen is low, as compared to the afternoon, when oxygen is plentiful. We’re replicating what goes on in nature, and observing it in a controlled setting.”

The boating community is one of the key audiences the SERC staff is hoping to reach with their lecture series this year, so come on ##Autumn sunrise at the SERC dock on the Rhode River. out. There’s no fee and no SERC’s upcoming evening lecture will highlight how advance registration. The climate change could impact Bay fishes. Photo by Chuck Gallegos, Smithsonian Environmental Research Center. lecture will be presented from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Schmidt Conference Center at the SERC, in Edgewater, MD. Miller “We are fortunate to have one of only a holds a Ph.D. in marine ecology, and his few labs in the world in which we can control oxygen and pH in a cycling system that research is part of a post-doctoral fellowship at SERC. serc.si.edu replicates the daily cycle of an estuary. In

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f you’ve been reading PropTalk over the summer, you’ll know that we’ve caught the bug when it comes to paddleboarding. But we understand that it’s not the easiest sport to get into, especially for those of us with reconstructed knees, ankles, and hips. A new company has created a great solution, though, for those of us who still want to enjoy being out on the water without killing our knees.

The CruiserBoard is a new paddleboard that incorporates an adjustable, ergonomically-designed seat deck-mounted on fore and aft tracks. It’s easier to paddle than a SUP, and seemingly more comfortable to sit in than a kayak.

There’s even a cup holder.

You’d think that by raising the seat would throw off the paddler’s center of gravity, but a concave deck design lowers it for increased stability. As an added bonus, by

raising the sides some, the deck stays dryer than a standard SUP, which is great for keeping your tackle dry. A rod holder is incorporated into the seat for added ease and movement.

The CruiserBoard is 11 feet six inches in length, and is a whopping six-and-a-half inches thick (twice the size of a standard SUP, roughly half the size of your standard kayak). It’s on the heavier end at 62 pounds, with the chair itself weighing 14 pounds, but this is still lighter than many of the sit-on-top fishing kayaks on the market.

We’re hoping the CruiserBoard will become popular on the Bay, where minimalist anglers who aren’t capable of sliding into a kayak or paddling on their knees for hours will still be able to get out there and enjoy the peace and quiet of shallow waters.

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ark your calendars now for the best way to get in the holiday spirit on the water, Eastport YC (EYC) Lights Parade, coming up Saturday, December 13. Better yet, enter your boat in this homegrown nautical holiday tradition! Registration is, as always, free.

All you need is some lights, imagination, warm clothes, perhaps some hot chocolate, and a little help from your friends and family.

The EYC lights parade crew works hard to support parade skippers with a decorating and design seminar, which will be held October 22 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the club, as well as pre-event safety briefings, on the water support, including guide and assistance vessels, and an overnight docking liaison for participants who want to keep their boats in Annapolis overnight.The weather will surely be beautiful this year with clear skies, cool temperatures and no wind – not like last year!

On the social side, there is an aprèsparade party at EYC on parade night, a skippers brunch on Sunday morning, December 14, and an appreciation/awards party in January to round out the holiday season.

Contact Babak Rajaee- byr155@aol.com for more information or visit eastportyc. org/our-events/lights-parade18 to register.

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Maryland Renaissance Festival Saturday and Sunday. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds.

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Baltimore Beer Week Celebrating all things beer in the Land of Pleasant Living!

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Hagfish Day Don’t know what this is? Google it. Seriously. You need to see this thing.

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In-Water Demo 5:30 p.m. Jonas Green Park. Free.

Please RSVP (410) 267-0137.

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MSSA Annapolis Meeting 7 p.m. American Legion Post 7, Crownsville, MD. Shawn Kimbro will talk about his new program “Light Tackle Essentials.”

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Hampton Snowbird Rendezvous At the Hampton Public Piers, the event will feature cruising-related educational seminars, entertainment by local bands, tours of area attractions, and more.

Discounted dockage will be provided. $1 per foot for seminar attendees.

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United States Powerboat Show City Dock, Annapolis, MD.

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U.S. Fleet Forces Concert Band 6 to 8 p.m. City Center at Oyster Point, Newport News, VA.

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Poquoson Seafood Festival The City of Poquoson’s annual salute to the working watermen of the Chesapeake Bay and life along the bay in a coastal City.

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Chili Cook Off and Oyster Scald Solomons, MD. Fall into St. Michaels St. Michaels, MD.

Island Bay Day 12 to 11 p.m.

Queens Anne’s County Fairgrounds, Centreville, MD. Beer and music festival. Benefits Make-A-Wish MidAtlantic Chapter.

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Practical On-the-Water Boat Handling 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Kent Island YC.

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Art @ the Park 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Quiet Waters Park, Annapolis. $6 per car per day.

Art, music, food, beer and wine.

18-19

Hot Sauce and Oyster Festival Features music, food, libations, and a bottomless supply of the title attraction— Chesapeake oysters and top hot sauces from around the region and the country. $5.

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St. Mary’s County Oyster Festival St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds, Leonardtown, MD.

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Captain Avery Museum Oyster Festival 12:30 to 5 p.m. Captain Avery Museum, Shady Side, MD $6.

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GPS for Mariners 6:45 to 9:30 p.m.

Mon/Wed. Eastport YC. Sponsored and taught by the USCG Auxiliary. $35.

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National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day Why not put two of your favorites together?! Delicious and nutritious.

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Predicting the Future: How Fishes in the Chesapeake May Respond to Climate Change 7 to 8 p.m.

Schmidt Conference Center, Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, Edgewater, MD.

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Summer Flounder Scoping Hearing 6 p.m. Washington Marriott at Metro Center, Washington, D.C. Hosted by Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council and Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission. kdancy@mafmc.org

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Oyster Roast 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Beer, oysters, live music, and crafts for the kids. Oyster Point, Newport News, VA.

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Pumpkin Walk 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Hammond Harwood House, Annapolis. $6. Fall festivities for kids: apple bobbing, face painting, costume parade.

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Basic Coastal Navigation 6:45 to 9:30 p.m. M/W/F, seven classes.

Eastport YC. Sponsored and taught by the USCG Auxiliary. $50. (301) 332-1864.

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Acacia Yacht Sales Oxford VIP Event Open house with available sea trials. Oxford, MD.

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CCAMD Chestertown Chapter Banquet 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Crow Farm and Vineyard in Kennedyville, MD. The first annual fundraising banquet of the Chestertown Chapter of CCAMD.

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First Aid & CPR with AED Class 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Annapolis School of Seamanship. $125. Satisfies USCG requirements. Pre-registration required.

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Frankenstein Friday Celebrates the monster and its creator, Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley who wrote the story in 1818 when she was only 21. Held the last Friday every October, which just happens to be Halloween this year!

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Downrigging Weekend Chestertown, MD. CCWBRA and Smith Island Crab Skiff racing.

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How to Read a Nautical Chart 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Annapolis Firehouse. Offered by the USCG Auxiliary. $35.

OysterFest 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum. $15.

Basic Navigation & Piloting Class 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Annapolis School of Seamanship. $349. Lecture and hands-on instruction with charts and plotting. No experience necessary. Pre-registration required.

Boat Demo Rides and Sales Event 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Clarks Landing Shady Side Yacht Yard.

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Gloucester Renaissance Festival Historic District of Downtown Gloucester, VA.

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Brunch For A Cure Two Rivers Steak & Fish House, Pasadena, MD. $30. Must pre-purchase a ticket.

Sponsored by ClearShark H2O in support of Fish For A Cure.

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

Capital Maritime Music Fest Naval Heritage Center in Washington, DC. Concerts, workshops and cameo performances featuring music, folklore and history.

The Gloucesterman Esperanto defeated the Delwanna of Lunenberg to win the first International Fisherman’s Trophy. 1920.

Winterizing Your Boat 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Featuring Giff Hammar. West Marine Hillsmere.

Daylight Savings Time Ends Time to Fall back! 2 a.m.

Key West World Championship Offshore Power Boat Races Key West, FL

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B.A.S.S. Fishing Club Meeting 6 p.m. Mamma Lucia Restaurant, Hanover, MD. Pro-Formance Fishing Team seeking additional members. New and experienced anglers welcome.

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Bonfire Night Also known as Guy Fawkes Night, commemorates the Gunpowder Plot’s failure in Great Britain.

V for Vendetta anyone?

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25th Annual Oyster Roast 2 to 5 p.m. Reedville Fishermen’s Museum, Reedville, VA. Get your tickets now, it always sells out!

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Belgian Beer Festival 1 to 6 p.m. 300 block of High Street, Cambridge, MD.

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Chatham Vineyards Terroir Merroir Oyster Roast An oyster extravaganza on a vineyard: what could be better? $45.

Machipongo, VA.

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Fish for a Cure Weigh-in is at Pusser’s Dock in Annapolis.

Maritime Republic of Eastport Tugo-War Annapolis/Eastport Bridge.

High noon. Food, drink, and live music.

All proceeds benefit local charities.

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Rules of the Road 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Alexandria West Marine.

Presented by the Northern VA Sail and Power Squadron.

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End of WWI On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, all hostilities ceased, ending World War I. 1918.

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Veterans Day Thank a soldier today and every day.

Frederick MSSA Chapter # 22 Meeting 6 to 9 p.m.

Frederick Moose Lodge.

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Robert Louis Stevenson Born Author of “Treasure Island” born in Edinburgh, Scotland. 1850.

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Virginia Marine Trades Association Annual Conference 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the VA Institute of Marine Science., Gloucester Point, VA.

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Waterfowl Festival Easton, MD. Wildlife paintings, sculptures, photos and carvings; antique decoys and artifacts; bird calling contests; kids fun; dock dog contests; retriever and fly fishing demos, and more.

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Rocksgiving Striped Bass Fishing Tournament Chesapeake Harbour Marina, Annapolis, MD. Proceeds benefit Bowen Foundation for Autism and Chesapeake Bay Trust. $100,000 top prize.

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The Nantucket Whaler Essex rammed twice by an enraged sperm whale and sank 6 days later. 1819.

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Peak of Leonid Meteor Shower Associated with the comet Tempel-Tuttle which is visible between the 14th and 21st of November. Get away from the city lights and grab a stargazing partner!

21-23

MSSA Fall Classic Tournament The Bay’s largest Fall Striped Bass tournament.

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Tracking Carbon in Coastal Wetlands: Sources and Sinks from the Muck and the Mire 7 to 8 p.m.

Schmidt Conference Center, Smithsonian Educational Research Center, Edgewater, MD.

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nglish adventurer Sir Ran Fiennes once said, “There is no such thing as bad weather, only inappropriate clothing.” He ought to know since five years ago, at age 65, he climbed Mount Everest. Can you imagine walking across Antarctica? Me neither, but he did it, as well as numerous other expeditions — on foot, by watercraft or all-terrain vehicle — that have for decades made him a legend among the hardcore expedition community.

For most of us weekend warriors, certainly our time on the water is far more tame. But that doesn’t mean we don’t want to stay as comfortable as possible.

I recall last winter, sitting on a marsh bank, with my feet so cold I wondered if they had reached a freezing point where they could simply snap off, like Legos.

So when the email about Thermacell ProFLEX Heated Insoles (thermacell.com) popped up on my screen, I knew I had to give them a try. (Editor’s note: A pair of ProFLEX insoles did not arrive in time to field test prior to this deadline. Visit proptalk.com later this year to see how they worked.)

For many gear heads, the Thermacell name is a familiar one. The company makes products to ward off mosquitoes, no-see-ums, and black flies, as well as lanterns that pull double duty as insect repellant dispensers. Hunters use one of ThermaCELL’s mosquito repellents with built-in deer-hunting cover scents.

In addition to having all the features of the original Thermacell Heated Insoles, the big improvement in the new version is they have a rechargeable and removable battery that’s both USB-cable or wall-charger compatible. Plus, say

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Everything these days is “hands free,” so why should your heated insoles

be any different? The ProFLEX boasts a wireless remote with three settings: high, medium, and off. The insoles are constructed of durable and lightweight polyurethane foam, so they not only warm your dogs but allow them to breath in comfort.

Experts say the keys to keeping your feet warm are breathability and efficiently transferring heat. I’ve tried those chemical pads, and while they work in a pinch, they get too hot and don’t really distribute heat evenly. Additionally, you want to retain that heat. That’s why wool blends (Merino wool, for example) and base layers of synthetic materials are so popular.

The ProFLEX inserts are designed to maintain a steady temperature inside your boots, so your feet are the same temperature as the rest of your body temperature. Or if conditions warrant it, or simply personal preference, you can crank up the heat with the remote.

Let’s talk battery power.

How do rechargeable, removable lithium-ion polymer batteries sound? These have been built into the insoles of the foot warmer and are rated to run continuously for up to five hours on one charge. If your day on the boat or waterfowl blind lasts longer than that, you can easily insert a new battery, without even removing the insoles from your waders, boots, or shoes. The remote is small enough to fit into your jacket pocket, or on a lanyard.

The engineers at Thermacell designed the ProFLEX Heated Insoles to perform in the conditions we do, cold and wet, and should fit nicely into whatever footwear the activity you’re engaged in calls for. The ProFLEX Insoles are sized from a women’s four and a half to a men’s 14 and retail at $179.99.

Cold weather Bay boaters and outdoors folks may not trek across the frozen tundra, but no one likes to suffer icicle toes. The ProFLEX Heated Insoles foot warmers represent the latest incarnation of Thermacell’s product lineup, and well may be the answer to keeping your feet comfy and toasty. #

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his past winter was cold. No, I mean really, really cold. But then, I don’t have to tell anyone that news, especially liveaboards who decided to stay in Chesapeake Bay country instead of smartly heading south like the ospreys. Most marinas froze over in the mid to Upper Bay, and only boats with bubblers remained ice free.

Unfortunately, remaining ice free doesn’t help very much when you are using a reverse air A/C heater. Once the water temperature reaches 40 degrees Fahrenheit, much like a home heat pump, the reverse air unit cannot produce enough heat to stay comfortable when temperatures are below freezing.

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Many liveaboards on our dock renewed acquaintances with their “land friends” and moved ashore until the worst of the Polar Blasts passed through.

Looking ahead, the Farmer’s Almanac has posted the following prediction for 2014/15: “Winter will be colder and slightly wetter than normal, with abovenormal snowfall. The coldest periods will be in late December and early and mid-January. The snowiest periods will be in mid- and late December, midJanuary, and early to mid-February.”

So, what is a boater to do? Well, there are options, and they all involve making an investment in a better heater for your boat (assuming your insulation is already up to par). I have used ##Heater extends only a ceramic heater 4 1/2 inches into for the past seven dinette seat storage. years, but it was time for a new one. I had two of these excellent ceramic heaters, and I alternated the years I used them.

Not sure if this did anything, but it made me feel better. Many ma-

rinas do not allow boaters to use space heaters for obvious reasons, so you will need to check with your marina before making an unnecessary investment in a new heater.

Unfortunately, it appears that thermostats from China are now installed in the majority of ceramic heaters; they do not turn off the heat when the temperature rises above the level set by the manual thermostat. I bought heaters at West Marine, Home Depot, True Value, and Bed Bath & Beyond and all of them continued to produce heat even when plugged in at my home with a room temperature of 70 degrees. This caused me great concern because I want the heating element to turn off once the temperature in the boat is above 55 degrees for safety and energy efficiency.

Since our boat operates on gasoline for its engines and generator, having an efficient, but more expensive, diesel heater system installed was out of the question. My other option was an electric heater, but I wanted it to be proven and safe for boat interiors.

Our express cruiser has a BoatSafe marine heater in the engine compartment. It has worked perfectly for 14 years. Given that I had a very positive PropTalk November 2014 41

it attractive, and its mounting size of experience with this engine heater, I so I called and talked with BoatSafe 12”x 6”x 4” makes it attractive with checked out the website of this South and purchased the heater. They even limited space.

Carolina-based company for an integave me a discount since I had one The requirements for the heater of their engine room heaters and rior heater and found just what was state that it needed. should be On the Since the project was going so smoothly, I should mounted at least website I four inches from found a have known something was about to happen. the cabin sole sharp looking and six inches wall-mounted from any wall and have at least three heater in either white or stainless. All spoke so highly of it. The fact that feet of open space in front. The Adof the heater’s specifications met our the heater is firmly mounted in the miral and I considered and measured boat’s wiring and space requirements, boat and impossible to tip over makes every possible wall space in the cabin and finally settled on the back of the dinette seat facing aft. This area was one of the few that was not covered in upholstery and is white laminate on marine plywood.

The tools necessary for this project included: electric drill with a one-inch drill bit, one-foot level, Phillips screwdriver, wood file, wire cutter/trimmer, Marina Resorts Marina Resorts butane blow torch, and one-handed reciprocating saw. I started the work by marking the cut-out dimensions on the corners and connecting the dots.

Measuring again, I discovered that the top line was not level. So, I used the level to draw it again. I found that when you have to lay your head at an angle it can sometimes play tricks with your sense of what is level when measuring lines. As the saying goes, “Measure twice, cut once.”

Before starting the saw, which could make a mess of the laminate, I placed white duct tape over the area to be cut on the outside of the lines.

This worked well, but I failed to do it on the interior of the bench seat so it left a few, small chip marks that I later covered with white caulk. Since the heater’s vent face plate is about an inch larger than the heater box, the small laminate chips became a non-issue (but a perfectionist might be bothered).

The heater box was slid into the opening, but it was a tight fit because I didn’t want it to be “floating around” in the mounting. A little more sanding and cutting gave me the additional 1/8 inch necessary to ensure a snug fit.

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Since the project was going so smoothly, I should have known something was about to happen. I attempted to mount the vent cover to the heater box, but the second knob controlling the amperage did not match up with the hole in the vent cover. It looked like the knob stem in the box could be moved lower a half inch by loosening its mounting screws and sliding it down. Unfortunately, this was not enough distance to overcome the discrepancy. I determined that by detaching and turning the entire controller bracket upside down, it would place the stem in a position to be centered with the vent plate hole. Fortunately, this manufacturing error didn’t stop the project.

One important element of the decision to mount the heater in this location was its proximity to the electrical panel. The heater comes with a six-foot, heavy-duty 16/3 power cord with a molded three-prong grounded plug. This was not sufficient length by about 14 inches, so I cut the plug

and attached additional 16/3 wire using a heated shrink-wrap to ensure proper protection. Securing the cord underneath the seat with nailed clips and leading the wire behind a false wall in the closet up into the electric panel was not difficult at all.

My electric panel already had an empty space marked “cabin heater,” and it only required a 15-amp breaker to be installed. All of this work took place with the electricity turned off.

Once all of the wires were connected to the breaker, the power was turned on and the little light on the heater glowed indicating the heater was working fine. Now, if the power stays on at the marina, our boat should stay nice and toasty this winter!

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t doesn’t take ice to make coldweather boating dangerous. Even if the water is near 60 degrees, you risk shock and hypothermia if you fall in.

For the first couple of years after I bought my boat, my crew and I made it a point of pride to get on the water all year ’round. We were out there in mid-winter, braving stiff winds, chop and spray, and even light snow.

The boat — a seaworthy 29-footer — didn’t seem to mind a bit. And we thought we were intrepid, being the only pleasure-boat in sight. “Wonder where all the other boats are?” we’d ask each other with knowing smirks.

It didn’t take long before we realized fully that cold-weather boating isn’t really macho. It’s risky, even if you wear the proper anti-exposure 44 November 2014 PropTalk

by Captain Art Pine coveralls or drysuits. And it’s stupid to shove off without any cold-water protection at all, as we did. Had any of us gone over the side, he would have been in serious trouble and fast.

Survival experts say falling into cold water risks two life-threatening conditions that can kill you outright or at least sharply reduce your ability to survive. First, people who fall into cool or cold water experience an immediate cold shock that brings on a deep and sudden gasp that can set off severe hyperventilation. Your airway becomes blocked, and if your face is immersed, you can inhale the water and drown. At the least, you’ll find it significantly harder to hold your breath when you need to.

Although the shock lasts only a minute, the risk of dying from

hyperventilation is high. Your heart rate quickly plummets. And your breathing rate and blood pressure soar. Within 10 minutes, you start to lose muscle coordination and become unable to use your fingers, arms, and legs. Swimming is impossible, even for normally good swimmers.

The second risk is from hypothermia. After 30 minutes, your body begins to lose heat so rapidly it can’t maintain its normal temperature. You start to shiver. Blood flows to the vital brain, heart, and lungs, bypassing other areas. Soon your body begins to shut down. You become lethargic, and quickly lose consciousness. The next step is death.

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60 degrees can affect your ability to function, says Dr. Bill Boicourt, an oceanography expert at the University of Maryland’s Horn Point Center for Environmental Science. When it’s below 50 degrees, you’re really taking a risk.

Despite the Bay’s status as a relatively protected temperate-zone coastal area, the water here gets surprisingly cold in the winter. The National Oceanographic Data Center says the average water temperature around Annapolis in January and February is 35 to 36 degrees, just behind Woods Hole, MA, one of America’s coldest salt-water harbors.

“The Chesapeake is some of the most deadly water there is,” says Mario Vittone, a former Coast Guard rescue swimmer who grew up near Annapolis and now works as director of maritime safety for the Virginiabased VLinc Corporation. “In January, the water here is so cold that you could fall off the pier and not be able to swim back.”

• Don’t boat in cold water without wearing a survival suit — anti-exposure coveralls or drysuit, depending on the temperature.

Coveralls are adequate for water temperatures of between 50 and 60 degrees, the Coast Guard says. When water temperatures are below 50 degrees, Coasties themselves are required to wear full-fledged drysuits. Warning: Neither kind of survival suit is cheap. Simple anti-exposure coveralls cost $450 or more, and

a drysuit — equipped with a sealable neck-band, hood, gloves, and boots — runs $750 for the unlined version, or $900 or more with a recommended thermal lining. (If your survival suit doesn’t have adquate flotation, wear a life jacket as well.) Drysuits also are uncomfortable and difficult to put on. It can take 20 to 40 minutes to get into a drysuit, but it’s clearly worth the effort if you end up in the water. Coast Guard personnel often use the buddy system; you

What can you do to increase the chances that you’ll be able to survive if you fall into cold water?

• Before you get under way, put on as much warm clothing as is practical, making sure to cover your head, neck, hands, and feet.

Items such as wool sweaters and thermal-insulation long-johns can help keep you warm even when they get wet.

• Wear a life jacket. No fooling. It helps keep you warm if you fall in and enables you to stay afloat without your having to exert extra energy to tread water. That, in turn, conserves body heat and can help stave off the onset of hypothermia for up to an hour, significantly longer than if you aren’t wearing a life jacket.

• Stay away from alcohol, both when you’re under way and if you fall into the water and are rescued. This isn’t just a teetotaler’s harangue. Not only can alcohol impair your judgment, especially in cold water, but it also hastens the onset of hypothermia, which can shorten your overall survival time.

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get another crew member help you into your drysuit, and then you return the favor.

• Train your crewmembers on how to prepare for boating in cold weather and what to do if they fall overboard or if your vessel capsizes or sinks. At the least, ask them to spend an hour watching the videos on the Cold Water Boot Camp website at coldwaterbootcampusa. org. It’s worth a look even if you’re only a summertime boater.

If you do fall overboard or have to abandon your vessel and plunge in, here are some common-sense steps you can take to conserve your body heat and ward off hypothermia.

• If you see you’re about to become immersed in cold water, cover your nose and mouth and go in as slowly as possible, keeping your head above water. Calm yourself, control your breathing, and then think about what to do next.

• Get out of the water as quickly as possible by lifting yourself back onto your capsized boat or climbing onto a large piece of floating debris. If you’re rescued by another boater, get out of the wind and try to get dry. Even after you leave the water, wearing cold, wet clothing can impede your efforts to warm up.

your head, armpits, and sides, the areas most likely to let heat escape.

• If you end up rescuing someone who has fallen into cold water, make sure the person exerts as little energy as possible. Wrap the victim in dry clothes and warm blankets and keep him sheltered from wind and water. Don’t give him alcohol to help warm him up.

Call for medical help immediately.

• Don’t try to swim to shore, even if it looks reasonably close. Swimming makes you lose body heat some 35 percent faster than if you can remain still. In such situations, it doesn’t take long for you to exhaust your ability to generate heat.

Then you’re really in a mess.

• Don’t declare victory early. Many victims drown when they are just a few feet from the safety of a rescue boat or pier. “When a victim sees the shore and thinks he is safe, his body stops releasing adrenaline, he freezes up, and he literally cannot move another inch,” the Cold Water Boot Camp website warns.

• If you’re wearing a life jacket, draw your knees up together, keep your arms tightly against your sides, and lean your head back to keep your face out of the water. This is known as the Heat-Escape-Lessening Position, HELP, for short.

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ne of the best attributes of the plants. Saltwater significantly damages rust due to contact with salt. The only Chesapeake is its connection cast-iron, not by electrolysis, but by parts of our engines not protected by the to the deep blue; our ports are oxidation; aka rust. Engine manufacturers closed-loop antifreeze FWC-systems are opened to world-wide shipping while the use cast-iron everywhere, from the engine exhaust risers and elbows (and exhaust mix of fresh-water and oceanic finned block itself, to the intake manifold, to the manifolds, to a limited extent). morsels provide some of the best fishheads, to the exhaust manifolds, solely Our cast-iron parts aren’t damaged ing on the East Coast. Trouble is, our for economics. Boats used on freshwater too severely by rust while in use, but any benefaction is also saltwater allowed to sit in cavities for our Achilles’s heel: extended periods between use will take salt. Tide and latitude their toll on longevity. Most modern boat conspire together to motors come with flush-fittings, which increase the salinity allow city-water to be pumped to engines most-everywhere we and exhaust through a garden hose during boat. your cool-down at the dock. Outboard Most boaters think motor fittings are usually accessible, but of salt as our foe OEM flush-fittings on inboard motors because the increased (like mine) are often harder to access, reconductivity of water quiring fittings such as Perko’s FlushPro due to salt (specifically, to be installed, and then plumbed exterior salt-ions) leads to an to the boat’s hull. ##My flush-fitting installed in-line with the engine’s increase in galvanic One mustn’t forget raw-water intake. I pump pink antifreeze to winterize corrosion of our metal the generator’s cooling the engines and displace raw salt water for lay-up. running gear (props, passages either, as my shafts, thru-hulls, generator has no OEM rudders, and plates) … and they would flush-fittings, but rebe (mostly) correct. Some (mistakenly) quires the same protec##A look inside my think bottom-paint is required because of tion as the big engines. exhaust manifold passages, though salt in our water, but this is a secondaryThere are other methwhite around the effect. Cuprous biocides in bottom-paint ods, such as chemical electrode of this work great at repelling marine crustacean neutralizer kits such as spark-plug shows definite signs of due to our brackish water, but they also Volvo’s Neutra-Salt or water intrusion. hasten galvanic corrosion due to the disInnovative Products’ This plug predicted similar electron-potential between metals Salt-Away, which failure of the engine over two on our boats. Unless everything on your can be added to any seasons in advance. boat’s undersides is made of copper, using engine, injecting a copper-filled paint is a guaranteed combismall amount of liquid nation for electrolysis; the copper protects at engine shutdown stainless steel well, but it is much more lakes can get away with raw water cooling to neutralize whatever salt is left behind noble than steel or aluminum.

(RWC), where raw outside water is siminside the raw-water cooled parts.

While electrolysis is certainly bad for ply pumped through all parts for cooling, Unfortunately, corrosion isn’t the our metals, it is easily mitigated by good but this is disastrous for boats used in only culprit at work; though inspection grounding (“bonding”) of metal parts saltwater. Boats in our area require FWC of zincs for pitting damage caused by together and by the use of sacrificial zinc (fresh water cooling), which circulates galvanic processes is straightforward, (the least noble metal except for magneantifreeze in a closed-loop through most measuring weight-loss of the zinc is presium) anodes. We can visually see galof the engine parts, similar to an autoferred for quantitative tracking purposes. vanic effects through routine inspection mobile.

Since oxidation is also at work in saltwaof our zincs, usually before any serious FWC uses a heat-exchanger between ter, inspection for rusting of the exhaust damage occurs. the colder raw-side water and hot freshrisers, elbows, and manifolds generally The real problem for our vessels is use side antifreeze in cooling systems, usually requires a borescope (flexible camera) of cast-iron everywhere in our powermade of copper or brass, which does not or physical disassembly to observe Follow us!

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their internal passages. Rust buildup inside the raw-water jacket of elbows and risers reduces flow and cooling capability, eventually cracking internal passages if rust is allowed to exist for long periods.

A crack of internal passages in a riser or elbow is catastrophic and can hydrolock an engine, breaking everything from pistons, to rods, to your engine’s crankshaft.

(See yachtsurvey.com/exhaust_risers.htm for a write-up about this subject.)

While I chose to install FlushPro fittings on my boat to facilitate winterization and operation of my engines while in dry-dock, the salt-neutralizing chemicals also work well to reduce rusting of cast-iron parts during lay-up.

No matter which method chosen, you need to faithfully make every effort to eliminate salt from your engine’s diet as part of your cool-down procedure every time you return to the docks. Exhaustparts protected by freshwater-flush or salt-neutralization may see one-to-two decades of trouble-free operation, but unprotected manifolds used in saltwater

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Above all, as part of your yearly winterizing and decommissioning, physically pull and inspect every spark-plug from your engine. A light tan to brown center electrode is perfect, while an oily electrode may indicate poor compression

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Winterizing 101

by Marissa Spratley

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he temperatures are dropping quickly and summer is coming to a close. We traded in our bathing suits and sunglasses for sweaters and boots. Instead of eating shrimp cocktails and slurping down cold ones, we will soon be drinking hot cocoa again. As the temperatures start to drop, it is very important to prepare your boat for the cold months ahead. Winterizing your boat can save you thousands of dollars in restoration, hours spent doing repairs, and the frustration of facing performance problems when it’s time to bring the boat back out. To properly put your boat to rest for the winter, follow our tips and to-dos.

Tips:

• The first tip is simple: Winterize your boat! The biggest mistake you can make is choosing not to take the necessary precautions for your boat’s safety during the winter. Winter weather can cause major damages, such as corrosion and leaks. The best way to think when it comes to winterizing your boat is: “Pay now, or you’ll pay for it later.”

• Take one last trip on your beloved boat before you have to put her to bed for the winter. While you are enjoying your last cruise, take special note of things on your boat that need to be repaired so that you can make adjustments before the harsh winter ahead.

• Plan in advance. Make sure to have a decommissioning checklist on hand when winter starts to approach. This will be useful for knowing what supplies you are going to need and the steps you will be taking to keep your boat protected. You can also add specific details to the list that are recommended by the manufacturer.

• Have the manufacturers’ manuals for the boat and motor at your disposal so that you can follow all guidelines.

Some boats and motors need different care than others.

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• If you are not 100 percent sure of what needs to be done to winterize your boat, your best bet is to find someone who does. This can mean talking to a seasoned boater friend, researching on the internet, or contacting a marine professional. Play it safe when it comes to keeping your pride and joy in pristine condition over the winter months.

Do’s:

• Clean out the personal items. Unload the items that are not necessities for the winter. Grab your iPod, speakers, cooking utensils, canned foods, cushions, blankets, towels, and clothing, and take them home for the winter so that you can wash and store them properly for the spring.

• Give the cabin a good scrubbin’ Wipe down the head and galley with cleansing wipes, wash any linens (sheets, curtains, tablecloths), vacuum the carpeting, wipe down the wood with some lemon oil or your wood cleanser of choice, and air out the cushions.

• Air it out. You don’t want to return in the spring to a musty, stinky boat.

Leave the interior doors and lockers open so that air can flow throughout the cabin.

• Fuel up. Fill up your boat’s fuel tank, giving it a little room to expand over the winter.

• Add a gasoline stabilizer to the fuel tank to keep the gas from breaking down during the cold weather.

• Tighten the fuel valves to avoid damaging moisture condensation on the interior.

• Drain all water from the boat Any leftover water in pipes or lines can freeze and expand, which can cause major damages.

• Open all seacocks and drains to prevent damage from freezing (see above).

Don’ts:

• Do not wait until the last minute to winterize your boat The best time to put your boat to bed is when you feel that your boating season is over.

• Do not forget to remove the drain plug if your boat is being stored on shore. This will allow any water that may get in the boat to get out.

• Do not tie off your tarp or boat cover on the boat stand • Do not use a portable heater in the bilge This is unsafe and can cause a fire.

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Winterization 101

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Island Girl

Winter Battery Care

From the BoatU.S. Boater’s Guide to Winterizing

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##Sneaky blizzards show up in December in Chesapeake country. Will you be ready? Photo by Beth Crabtree

• Do not forget the engine The engine is one of the most important parts of your vessel, so make sure to take good care of it for the winter.

• Do not forget to cover your boat Covering your boat is very important to its safety over the winter.

Keep in mind that rain and snow can build up on the cover, so make sure it is secure, tight, and well supported.

• Do not forget to prepare the battery Make sure to clean out the battery and disconnect it.

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n small boats that aren’t left in the water, you may want to take your batteries home and put them in a trickle charger. If you choose to keep them aboard, here are some tips: Top up wet-cell batteries with electrolyte. Make sure battery cable connections are tight and free of corrosion — clean them if necessary with a pot scrubber or emery board. Coat the connections with a corrosion inhibitor like Boeshield T-9. Leave the batteries hooked up to a marine charger that has a float setting or leave them unplugged

but charge them up completely at least once a month.

Batteries left on an automotive trickle charger for long periods of time run the risk of boiling off the electrolyte and, at the extreme, exploding. Today’s batteries do best when charged using a marine “smart charger” that varies the charge based on differences in battery chemistry and matches charging voltage to what the battery can accept at different stages of the charging cycle. When buying a marine battery charger, look for the following features:

• A three-stage charger with bulk, absorption, and float stages (or a four-stage charger with an additional pre-float stage) and battery type selection.

• Output of 25-40 percent of the battery bank capacity in amp hours.

• Temperature sensing at the batteries for automatic adjustment of charger output.

• Equalization phase for use with flooded cell batteries.

• Ignition protection if installed in a gasoline engine room space.

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Winterization 101

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Winterizing Island Girl

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t was about 10 a.m. on the day before Thanksgiving. I needed a break, so I called the office and told Jane, my assistant, that I had some errands to run and that I would be in a little later. She said something like ...”yeah, right.”

Jane knows that when I say “errands,” I really mean “I’m on the boat.” I justify my indulgence with self-talk such as, “but I work hard for my clients,” or “there is a lot of risk in being a small-town lawyer.”

Excuses all. The fact is that I would rather be on Island Girl than at the office.

To be frank, I would rather be on Island Girl than just about anywhere else.

Thanksgiving is my normal winterizing time.

When I first got into powerboating 30 years ago, I was a lot more uptight about cold weather, and I would button things up before the first frost. I am more relaxed now.

After 30 years of fooling around with boats, I have never suffered a freeze-related engine problem. I also figure Island Girl was designed to float, not sit on four small pads of plywood in the parking lot of the marina, so I keep her in the water most of the time.

Island Girl’s engines are freshwatercooled Chevy smallblocks. As long as she remains in the water, the temperature in her engine water jackets is a few degrees higher than the air. The main reason I wait to winterize is that I am ever-hopeful there will be a warm day in December, January, or February, and I 52 November 2014 PropTalk

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will be required to run some “errands.” I have played hooky from work on many a January day.

I arrived on A-Dock with my winterizing gear which consists of a weathered five-gallon joint compound bucket (still has dried joint compound around the edges), a screwdriver, and a five-year-old can of fogging oil. There was a parking spot right next to the boat. I unloaded six gallons of red RV antifreeze from the back of the truck. Every year, I make a

mental note to clean the pail thoroughly, but I never actually get around to cleaning it.

I did not see anyone in the yard. Joe Reid’s golden retriever, Hiatt, was lounging in the back seat of Joe’s old Volvo wagon, with one dirty, matted paw hanging out the door, looking like a truck driver with a greasy fist taking a break from a long run. The doors to the shops were closed. I was a little disappointed.

One of the best parts about going down to the boat is the exchange of insults between the guys who actually know how

to work on boats and me, a guy who reads about working on boats and tries to follow instructions. The banter typically goes like so: Keith Gunther upon seeing me carrying tools: “Ya know they have professionals who are trained to do that?”

Me: “Oh yeah, do you know where I can find one?”

Mick Jones after observing me open the engine hatches. “Ya sure you know what you’re doing there?”

Me. “Yes, I am looking for that six-pack of Pabst that I put down here a couple weeks ago. Should be nice and cold by now.”

The theme of the exchange is the same every time. The guys know that I will probably strip something, lose something, overtighten something, or miswire something; they are placing bets on which shop will get my money.

They pretend to be working on other jobs now, but I know they are watching my every move, waiting for me to do something incredibly stupid. I admit that I often do stupid stuff on the boat and that the Holiday Point experts have rescued me on more than one occasion. However, that does not deter me from my mission this morning.

Jones is the official greeter. He sports a full gray beard and could pass for Santa Claus. The other guys begin to wander from their shops now, like vultures circling a wounded animal. proptalk.com

Keith Gunther is standing a few yards away pretending to work on a project in his shop. Tommy Gunther works on a sport-boat on a trailer in front of his shop and grumbles under his breath about the indignity of working on boats that are not well cared for by their owners. I listen and nod my head as Tommy mutters something such as, “Ought not even bother to winterize this thing ... It’s got a hole in one of the pistons from letting the manifolds and risers go too long...”

By now, everyone at Holiday Point is watching me winterize Island Girl. It reminds me of pulling up to a fancy waterfront restaurant where all the patrons can watch you back into your slip in a cross breeze. You know they are all waiting, eagerly, for you to accidentally hit the throttles as you shift into reverse ... and don’t pretend you have never accidentally hit the throttles.

Well, to the resounding disappointment of my audience, I proceeded to fill my five-gallon pail with RV antifreeze and place it in the bilge between the two engines. I loosened the hose clamps on

the raw water intakes, pulled the spark arrestors off the Rochester four-barrels, pumped a little raw gas into the throat of the carbs, and using the homemade remote starter switch I assembled from scraps of wire about 20 years ago, cranked those Chevy small blocks to life. The raw-water intake hoses quickly drank their fill of antifreeze. As the last drop of antifreeze disappeared from the bucket, I shot a stream of fogging oil into the carbs till the engines died.

I looked up from my place in the bilge, hoping to see Tommy, Keith, or Mick looking down approvingly at my success. The finger pier was empty. My audience, realizing there would be no calamity to amuse them, had returned to work.

Feeling quite satisfied with myself, I cleaned up my mess, poured a little leftover antifreeze in the head, wiped down the overhead liner with some vinegar, soap, and water and sat at Island Girl’s dinette in a pool of warm winter sunshine. I opened my log-book, entered the date and made this entry, “Thanksgiving 2013. Winterize port and starboard engines. Fog through the carbs. Check and charge batteries. Talk with Tommy Gunther about replacing center fiberglass tank...” Today I did not lose anything, strip anything or cross any wires.

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by Captain Rick Franke

Southport 33

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et me make a confession up front.

33 has a deep vee hull with a transom My second favorite kind of boat, deadrise of 22 degrees and lifting strakes. after a Bay-built deadrise, is a center As Grady laid on the power, the boat litconsole. So, when I received the offer erally jumped up on a plane with minimal of a test ride on Southport Boat’s latest bow rise, and within seconds our GPS offering, the Southport 33, I jumped at was indicating 50 miles per hour plus with the chance. I expected to like this boat. As we boarded the boat at ##The Southport 33FE at speed.

North Point Yacht Sales slip at Jabin’s Yacht Yard on Back Creek in Eastport, I knew I would not be disappointed.

The first impression one gets on boarding is of spaciousness. At 32 feet, six inches long, and 10 feet, eight inches beam, the 33 is a big boat, and her open center console design takes maximum advantage of the space available. The deck under foot feels solid, and as we moved about the cockpit, there were no sharp corners or odd angles to cause problems, but plenty of hand holds and rails for security.

The boat features an all-composite construction using vinylester vacuum- infused resin which produces a light, strong, and rigid structure.

Grady Byus, our guide from North Point, fired up the twin Yamaha 300-hp four-stroke outboards (350s are the only ##Lowering the table on the convertible dinette creates a sun lounging area. available option, and all are factory installed since the boat is designed around the engines). We idled a flat and stable ride and great visibility down Back Creek toward open water as forward.

Grady pointed out some of the features Grady eased the speed back to about 40 on the boat. As we passed the speed and put the boat into a sharp right turn. limit buoys at the mouth of the creek, he The deep vee held the turn smoothly, with advised us to hang on to something. The no skidding or skipping. We throttled LOA: 32’ 6” | Beam: 10’ 8” Deadrise: 22° | Draft: 21.5” | Weight

(without Engines):

back to the Yanmars’ most economical speed, which translated to about 30 miles per hour according to the GPS. At that speed, the ride was soft and stable, and we took on all the wakes we could find with no pounding. The lifting strakes and

moderate Carolina flare on her bow deflected all the spray downward and away, resulting in a dry ride. The Yanmar fuel flow meter indicted a consumption rate of about 20 gallons per hour. The standard ethanol resistant polyethylene fuel tank holds a bit more than 300 gallons, giving the 33 an approximate cruising range of about 450 miles. If the weather and the waves kick up, a boat’s ability to remain on plane at low speed is crucial. The 33 planes as slow as 14 to 16 miles per hour, which should allow her to deal safely and comfortably with the unexpected.

After all the impressive high speed performance, we tried some low speed maneuvers, stopping and starting, pivot-

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ing, and the like. The Southport proved to be surprisingly nimble at low speeds as well, something that deep vees don’t always handle well. The best illustration of her low speed maneuverability came at the end of our ride. Grady idled down the long fairway, barely 20 feet wider than we were long, to our slip at the end. When we reached it, he pivoted the boat in her own length and backed her smoothly into her slip using only the engines, still at idle.

While the center console configuration may not be everyone’s cup of tea, Southport has gone to great lengths with this boat to make her as versatile as possible.

The console contains a stand up freshwater shower as well as a freshwater head with a holding tank. There is also a six-foot-long storage area forward of the console which can double as a bunk. In the bow is a Ushaped dinette with a height-adjustable table that converts to a sun lounge with the addition of the bunk cushion. Easy access to the built-in cooler under the forward console seat makes this area of the boat ideal for relaxing and socializing.

Adding the optional Deluxe Entertainment Center which includes a grill, a sink, and a refrigerator makes onboard enter-

##The Southport 33 at rest.

taining a snap. There are also four six-footlong watertight storage areas under the cockpit sole fore and aft. These are easy to access, large enough to store water skis and other toys, and can double as fish boxes,

since they drain directly overboard.

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Boat Sharing Flat Fee, Fuss-Free

by Cindy Wallach

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boat is a hole in the water into All members have which you throw money. Most to do is call ahead to of us have either heard that book a time, show expression or live it first hand. Once you up, step on to a boat shell out the initial bucks for buying the that’s ready to go in boat of your choice, you then have to pay every way, and head insurance annually, slip fees, and mainteout on to the Bay to nance at a bare minimum. It all adds up have some fun. On quickly. Then of course there is the time the way back you top aspect. The only thing that disappears off the fuel, bring the faster than boat bucks are maintenance minutes. You know how for every project you tackle to get your boat ready, two more somehow pop up; and each one requires at least three trips to the chandlery to get the proper bits and pieces. It can be exhausting and expensive. But we do it because ##Chesapeake Boating Club members may choose the end game between Albin 28s and an Express Trawler among other powerboat and sailboat options. of getting out there on the Bay is so worth it. But is there a better way? boat back, step off, and go home and Boat sharing clubs are popping up in forget all about that boat. Somebody else more and more locations not just on the takes care of getting it ready for the next Chesapeake, but all over the country. trip on the Bay. The concept is simple. Buy membership “You can’t go boating any cheaper into a club of your choice for a year at a than this,” says Dan Somerville of flat fee. The club pays for the dockage, Freedom Boat Club. “There are so many insurance, cleaning, and maintenance. boats around here that just sit all year

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##Freedom Boat Club members head out for a day on the Bay.

long, but the meter is still running on them. Somebody is still paying and paying while the boat just sits and sits.”

Somerville runs the base at Port Annapolis Marina on Back Creek in Annapolis, but Freedom Boat Club is a franchise with bases all over the country.

Membership with their club, like many others around the Bay, offers reciprocal rights at other bases making it perfect for snowbirds or other boaters who like to travel.

Paul Lambdin splits his time between Hilton Head, SC, and Annapolis following the sun. He and his wife have proptalk.com

been boaters for years and just sold their Ryman of Chesapeake Boating Club SeaRay Sundancer 300 four years ago. which has bases in Annapolis and Bal“We were getting antsy to get back out timore. “There are those who are new to on the water again. We started looking boating, and this is an easy way to try around, talking about it, pricing it out. without the huge commitment of buyand then a friend told me about Freedom Boat Club,” says Paul. “Not only are the ##Many clubs offer members some instruction or refresher courses. boats a fraction of the cost, Photo by Freedom Boat Club they are all new boats and incredibly well maintained and well equipped. From GPS and radio right down to the fenders, I don’t have to bring anything with me but food.”

The Lambdins ended up getting a joint membership to the club that allowed them to have full usage for the three months they spend in Annapolis each summer and full usage the rest of the year down in Hilton Head. “We even use club boats down in Florida when we visit ing their own boat. And there are those friends there during the really cold snaps who have owned boats and are sick of of winter,” Paul says. the amount of work and time spent “There are two reasons most people keeping them up and want to be able join a club like this,” remarks Kevin to just spend their time actually going

boating instead of always maintaining a boat.”

Members of boating clubs around the Bay seem to span a wide spectrum of ages and boating experience. There are retirees who are looking to buy a forever cruising boat but want to test the waters before making a plunge into the lifestyle. There are families with kids who just don’t want the hassle of having to take care of a boat on top of everything else. And there are young folks just starting out who want to learn more about boating before committing to buying a boat of their own.

“An unexpected perk of membership is that we also offer the training on using our fleet of boats,” says Somerville. “We always encourage people to do an online boating class, but we go the extra mile with both classroom training and on the water training. For seasoned boaters it’s just a refresher, but for new boaters it’s a fabulous resource to get

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Boat Sharing (continued) bring back the boat as is, and we’ll fill the tank and just bill them for it at the regular fuel price,” says Ryman.

There are plenty of boat sharing clubs that offer strictly powerboats and those that offer strictly sail, but more and more are what Somerville calls “binautical.” Chesapeake Boating Club offers runabouts and cruisers in the powerboat fleet, but they also offer daysailing boats and larger cruising sailboats.

“We have quite a few members who do ##Chesapeake Boating Club, where the office floats both,” says Ryman. and the members are bi“They can pick from nautical. many levels of membership and à la cart

started. We want members to have confidence and competence.”

Once members are up to speed, they just have to book a time, pick a boat, and go out and have some fun.

You are responsible for your own fuel consumption, but many clubs will even take over the job of filling the tank for you. “We have a very accurate fuel flow meter that measures what is burned to 1/10 of a gallon. So they can

items to get the most of their time on the water sailing or motoring.”

Different clubs around the Bay offer a variety of fun social events too from potlucks to raft-ups and flotillas. “When I tell my other boating friends that I have access to these boats and all the benefits whenever I want and I only have to worry about fueling up and nothing else, their eyes widen and their wheels start turning,” remarks Paul Lambdin.

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Selecting an Inflatable Dinghy Story and photos by Tom Hale

##A dinghy will get you to a white sandy beach or into a hidden creek.

##The author’s dinghy gets around the Chesapeake more than most.

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ook at any marina dinghy rack, or any boats cruising the Bay and you will see that the inflatable dinghy is the dinghy of choice for cruisers. Visiting new locations, new coves, new marinas is why we have our boats. Having a dinghy adds options, fun and enjoyment.

Large or small, fast or slow, a dinghy will get you to a white sandy beach or into a hidden creek. A dinghy gets you from your anchored boat to a bar, restaurant, or a walk into town.

Dinghies come in a bewildering range of sizes styles and fabrics. How do you decide which will suite your needs? The decision is not always easy. There are three principle factors to consider: 1. How and where will you store it?

A dinghy that is hard to launch will not be used very often.

2. What do you need it for? Just an evening harbor cruise, short ride to shore, or longer explorations in creeks and rivers?

3. How will you power it?

Oars, electric motor or outboard?

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Fabrics

The two fabrics used in inflatables are Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) and Neoprene/Hypalon (aka Hypalon).

Both fabrics have proven to be tough and reliable. They each have their advantages; selecting the fabric will depend upon how you cruise and how you plan to use your dinghy PVC is much lighter weight, and the material seams can be welded to make very strong and airtight tubes.

With PVC, it is easier to fold and store the dinghy. PVC does not glue as well, and the glued joints may have a shorter life span. However the major manufacturers have all managed the welding process, and glued together PVC dinghies are a rarity today. Also, PVC material is not as resistant to UV. It is very tolerant of over pressure. Boats made of PVC fabric tend to be priced significantly PropTalk November 2014 59

lower than comparable Hypalon boats. This fabric would be a good choice for a dinghy that is being used seasonally and stored in the off season.

Hypalon’s advantage is its resistance to UV and to weather. For a dinghy to be used year round in the tropics, it is the only material to consider. The fabric must be glued; it cannot be welded. Glued seams are less airtight with age. It is heavier which makes it a bit more wear resistant. But it is heavier to lift and harder to fold and store.

Floors

Dinghies with soft floors, slatted floors, or air floors can be easily deflated and rolled up for storage. They are small and can be inflated in a few minutes with a foot pump. If you have a slatted-floor dinghy, it will not be able to plane, so you can use an electric motor or a small outboard.

Plywood floors have been the standard floor system for years. They give the boat a rigid bottom. These floors

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can be difficult to set up and to take apart. Generally once you assemble these, you do not want to disassemble them frequently.

High-pressure (HP) floors are pricy but worth the money. Having used HP inflatable floor dinghies for many years, I have to say they are incredible. It is essential to be sure the floor is fully inflated but that will give you a light firm hull, and the dinghy will plane easily. These boats are lighter and easier to put on the deck than a rib dinghy, with the added benefit that they can be deflated and stored in a very compact size.

If you are not concerned about deflating and storing the dinghy, but plan to use it most of the year, choose a rigid bottom. For this application you would be better off not to go with plywood but to go with a fiberglass bottom RIB. The folding transom RIB, “Rib Lite” is a better running dinghy than the plywood floor and stores in the volume of a stand-up paddle board.

RIB dinghies have “V” bottoms and tend to run better and faster. In the single floor rib, any rain water will collect in the center of the boat; where on a flat floor rib, there is a pocket at the transom where the water collects and can be easily pumped out. For year-round use, a RIB is the preferred choice.

Engines

A dinghy can be rowed short distances, but not into a strong head wind. Electric motors are simple and quiet. They have plenty of capacity to carry you through a weekend without recharging. However, most cruisers will use an outboard engine for power. Add a lightweight outboard, and your range increases.

Now your range is a mile, not a hundred yards. Such a combination of light craft and light power source can be managed by most cruisers.

The 2-hp air-cooled outboards are lightweight and easy to handle, albeit rather noisy. If you have the high-pressure floor, the wood- or

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##If you have the high-pressure floor, the wood- or aluminum-floor inflatable boat, or a rib, you have the ability to put on a larger engine so that the dinghy can plane.

aluminum-floor inflatable boat, or a rib, you have the ability to put on a larger engine so that the dinghy can plane. This gives you vastly increased range.

The choices in inflatable dinghies are many. If you have a small boat, go with a relatively smaller dinghy that you can more easily manage and store. If you have a larger boat, go with the largest dinghy you can easily manage. In any case, always get the largest diameter tubes that you can.

Large tubes will give you a dryer ride.

Maintenance Tips • Keep the dinghy properly inflated. More damage is done by under-inflation than overinflating an inflatable. When properly inflated, it should be possible to push your thumb in about a quarter of an inch. If you can push it in more than a half inch, you are probably not fully inflated. High pressure floors must be fully inflated to get the best performance.

• Do not use Armour All. This is a good product for many uses. It must not be used on your dinghy.

It contains silicone. Silicones will make it impossible to ever glue on a patch.

• Do use an inflatable boat cleaner/ protectant in midsummer and in the fall when you put it into storage.

• Do not store your rolled up dinghy on the floor of your shed.

Mice love to chew it up and make nests in the fabric.

About the Author: Tom Hale was director of customer care and director of recreational rib engineering for Zodiac of North America.

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or decades the U.S. Powerboat show has welcomed all kinds of powerboaters, including go-fast guys and gals, classic wooden boat fanatics, mega-yacht cruisers and express cruisers, and anglers in kayaks, simple jon boats, or blue water fishing machines.

Why is everyone here? Prices, comparison shopping, and experts.

You’ve heard the term, “Boat show prices.” Well, it’s true. Most manufacturers of boats, gear, and accessories will offer special deals at the show.

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Dates and Times

Thursday, October 16 (VIP Day) 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Friday, October 17 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, October 18 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, October 19 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Not sure it’s true? Then do some comparison shopping.

Where else are you going to find so many marine businesses represented under one roof? Here you can touch and feel most every item on display. If it has to do with powerboating of any kind, you’ll find it at the Annapolis show. Brand new boats, brokerage boats, systems updates, sheets for the berths, fishing gear, electronics, boating apparel, and more. It’s all here, so shop and compare.

Finally, ask the experts! The show is overflowing with them, and they’re just

waiting to provide the advice that will help you achieve your boating goals.

Whether it’s financing, navigation, horsepower, or fishing accessories, this place is loaded with friendly, top-notch manufacturers’ reps.

So, enjoy the show. And be sure to stop by the PropTalk booth located at F5/F6, where you’ll find the writers, editors, photographers, graphic design wizards, publishers, and distributors who bring you the best of Chesapeake Bay powerboating every month.

Tickets

Thursday, VIP Day (all ages): $35 Adults: $18 Children 7 to 12: $5 Children 6 and under: Free Two-day Combo Ticket: $31 Two-day VIP Combo Ticket: $48 Tickets can be purchased at the gates, online (and printed at home), or with the show’s Mobile App. To download the Mobile App, visit iTunes or Google Play; go to usboat.com; or call (410)-268-8828.

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Brokerage Show

For the second year in a row, show goers may also attend a brokerage show in St. Mary’s Cove. Your Powerboat Show wristband acts as your ticket, so no need to buy another one.

Access the show by foot by walking uphill from Main Street or take the water taxi just beyond the Marriott.

Follow the signs.

Meet Team PropTalk

We’ll be in our usual spot, Booth F5/ F6 along Ego Alley. Stop by and enjoy late-afternoon popcorn with our writers, editors, publishers, graphic designers, distribution drivers, and photographers.

Getting Around

On land, use the Circulator, Annapolis’s free trolley. Regular stops at City Dock and Church Circle, or just raise your hand to hail it anywhere along the route.

Goes to all four city garages.

Get the details by clicking on the trolley icon at annapolis.gov.

On the water, we love the water taxis, which run continuously from 8 a.m. to midnight Thursday through Sunday during the show (until 11 p.m. Monday). Catch it at the water taxi stop between the Marriott Hotel and Spa Creek Bridge, or call (410) 263-0033.

Or hail “water taxi” on VHF radio channel 68.

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Parking downtown is limited. We suggest parking for $10 at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium and taking the free school bus shuttle to the show. Stadium GPS address: 1040 Cedar Park Road, Annapolis, MD 21401.

Another spot we recommend is Eastport Elementary School for $20 per day. Leave and return without paying twice. Lot opens at 8 a.m., and it’s a quick walk across Spa Creek Bridge to the show.

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New Boats at the Show!

Here are just a few of the awesome new boats on display at the Show.

Step aboard, ask questions, and imagine yourself at the helm.

Carolina Cat 23SD

This 23-footer seats 10 people, has a wakeboard tower, and a bow filler cushion that turns the forward area into a sunbed. Get off the boat and onto those water toys via the big swim platform or fold down boarding ladder.

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Cranchi Eco-Trawler 33

A full displacement trawler with an eightfoot beam that can be trailered without permits. Seventy gallons of fuel will take you 400 miles. No thru-hulls and fuel-efficient outboards for eco-friendly efficiency.

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Check out the retractable glass door and windows that allow the cockpit to be opened up to the aft of the boat. Similar idea to the “great room” in a home.

Forty-four feet with a four-foot two-inch draft and cruising speed of 30 knots. Jet or IPS drives.

For a complete list of premiering powerboats at the show, visit: annapolisboatshows.com/ united-states-powerboatshow/premiering-boats/

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The initial models for Fluid Watercraft. High performance cabin RIBs (rigid inflatable boats), each built with a wrap around glass enclosed helm and a standard electronics package that includes a 14-inch screen GPS/plotter, stereo system, and a VHF. The R350 is 35 feet long with a standard of 500 horsepower, twin 250 engines, and top speeds in excess of 55 miles per hour. The R280 is 28 feet long and with a standard 400 HP. Dock A1

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Boat Show Tips

Wear comfortable shoes. You

won’t want to be held back by blisters. Since most dealers ask that you step aboard barefoot or in socks, slip-on and slip-off shoes are best.

Come ready. Bring a pen,

notebook, and sticky return address labels. You will surely want to sign up for some e-mail and snail mail lists and enter a few drawings (free Caribbean cruise, anyone?).

Come smart. Smartphone

savvy boaters can use the Boat Show App, snap pictures of favorite models, plug in notes, save web addresses, and click QR codes on exhibitors’ marketing materials.

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Bring a layer. October in Chesapeake

Country can be sunny and warm, crisp and cool, or, heaven forbid, a full-on monsoon. Bring sunglasses, widebrimmed hat, sunblock, long-sleeved fleece, and rain repellent top layer.

Park smart. Your best bet is to use the lot at Navy Marine Corps Memorial Stadium for $10 and ride the free shuttle to the show. Early arrivals will find parking in Eastport and make the short walk across the Spa Creek Bridge. Another option is to park in one of the city public garages (parkannapolis.com) and take the free Circulator Trolley.

Bring cash. Cash is easiest, especially if you bring a few ones. You’ll want it for the nutty buddy ice cream cones, pit beef sandwiches, and other treats.

Need more funds? There are nearby ATMs and also one inside the show.

Plan your route. Use the show’s

App, click to the show website for a PDF, or look in the show program for the layout. If you’re a serious buyer call ahead and make an appointment with the exhibitor or stop by their booth early in the day or late in the afternoon. Crowds peak between 11 a.m and 3 p.m. usboat.com

Attend a seminar. Chesapeake Bay

Magazine and Annapolis School of Seamanship host free seminars Friday and Saturday on the hour from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Arnold room of the Waterfront Marriott Hotel.

Schedule at usboat.com

Visit Brokerage Cove. High-quality previously owned boats on display in St. Mary’s Cove on Spa Creek. Free entry with show wristband. Behind St. Mary’s Church, just across Duke of Gloucester Street.

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##A quiet weekday at City Dock Annapolis when there’s no boat show in town. Photo by Laura Carty

Visit Annapolis &Eastport downtown

Visit a historic home. Tour the Hammond-Harwood House on Maryland Avenue or the William Paca House and Garden on Prince George Street. hammondharwoodhouse.org and annapolis. org (click on “tour”)

Visit Annapolis Pottery, where fine ceramics and custom pieces have been produced since 1969. Located in a historic building on the corner of State Circle and Francis Street, you’ll find creative, functional, and affordable pieces. annapolispottery.com

For nautical shopping stop into Helly Hansen, Atlantis Outerwear, and Sperry on Main Street and Market Space near City Dock or West Marine on Jennifer Road, near the Westfield Shopping Center, or on Hillsmere Dr.

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Even boaters who’ve visited Annapolis many times can learn something new on a walking tour. Two daily tours, a ghost tour on Friday and Saturday nights, and a War of 1812 tour are offered during Boat Show Weekend. annapolistours.com Annapolis may be historic, but that doesn’t mean it hasn’t kept up with the times. We recommend zipping around town on a Segway tour. segsinthecity.com Read a Book. When it comes to independent bookstores, these are hard to beat: Annapolis Bookstore on Maryland Avenue and Back Creek Bookstore on Main Street. annapolisbookstore.com and backcreekbooks.com The Big Cheese and Sammy’s Deli at 47 Randall Street is close to the show and has incredibly delicious sandwiches.

The delightful owners are usually behind the counter. (410) 263-6915

##If you wander into the Market House just outside show gates, you’ll find many food specials for PropTalk readers.

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Chick and Ruth’s Restaurant on Main Street is an Annapolis institution. It’s not unusual to see a line forming for breakfast on weekends. chickandruths.com

The City of Annapolis has a microsite on the Internet just for boat show attendees. Point your brower to: visitannapolis.org/US_Boat_Shows

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In EastporT The Maritime Republic of Eastport (MRE) is the neighborhood across Spa Creek. It’s easily reached on foot, in a boat, or by car. Just cross the Spa Creek Bridge or use the water taxi. This unofficial republic was formed in 1998 out of concern over the closing of the Spa Creek Bridge due to construction. The MRE is now a legitimate non-profit community organization. Stroll the streets to find restaurants, historic homes, maritime businesses, marinas, boatyards, and the Annapolis Maritime Museum. themre.org Fawcetts Boat Supply on Bay Ridge Avenue and West Marine on Hillsmere Drive.

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For more than two decades Weems and Plath has held its annual tent sale during the show. They offer deep discounts on discontinued, overstocked, and sample items. You’ll find great deals on clocks, binoculars, barometers, compasses, lamps, and navigational tools, and much more. 214 Eastern Ave. (410) 263-6700 Davis’ Pub at the corner of Fourth Street and Chester Ave. in Eastport. A favorite of local residents, watermen, and maritime workers. This no-frills bar and restaurant has cooked up consistently good food for decades. davispub.com

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Anglers and boaters of all types love to congregate at the Boatyard Bar & Grill on the corner of Severn Ave. and Fourth Street in Eastport. A casual nautical dĂŠcor and raw bar. boatyardbarandgrill.com Treat yourself at Bakers & Co, a small family owned bakery and cafe specializing in fresh pastries and breads (excellent coffee too) located at 618 Chesapeake Ave. bakersandco.com For fresh food and outdoor picnic table dining, try the Leeward Market at 601 Second Street.

Explore the history and maritime tradition of Annapolis and the entire Bay at The Annapolis Maritime Museum. 723 Second Street. amaritime.org

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Southbound

ICW Cruise Advisor

by Katie and Gene Hamilton

##High style sports fishing boat on Florida’s ICW.

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oing south on the Intracoastal Waterway this season? Or are you dreaming of making the inland passage from Norfolk to Key West in the future? Here’s some advice about what to expect and suggestions about planning the trip.

Our first ICW trip was in 1975 on Gusto, a Rhodes 41 sloop that we sailed

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from Chicago heading for the Bahamas.

The Intracoastal Waterway was Gene’s selling point because he convinced me we didn’t have to do any ocean overnight passages (unless we chose to), and the waterway was a protected system of rivers and canals. It was all I needed to agree to quit our jobs for a year and take off.

Our most recent trip was in the fall of 2012 ##Turn right to Dismal aboard Early Swamp Route – Go straight to Virginia Bird, a 31-foot Cut Route. lobster yacht that we cruise out of St. Michaels, MD. Over the years, we’ve made several passages on other sailboats and two trawlers.

We’ve seen many changes in the

build-up of houses and condos and the expansion of small boatyards to megamarina complexes, but there continues to be miles of lush marshlands, tree-lined shores and natural wildlife that make it such a diverse landscape.

The boats seem to be larger and better equipped, but there is still an even mix of sail and power cruisers in the 35foot to 45-foot range.

The people aboard run the gamut from professional crew on a mega yacht to a solo sailor on a small boat with an outboard. Many are snowbirds or annual cruisers who spend their winters aboard and who range from salty seniors to young adventurers.

We’ve noticed a growing number of young families with kids whom they’re home schooling. The common thread is getting their boats to southern waters to winter in Florida or cross over to the Bahamas.

If you’re planning an ICW trip, there are a few basics to decide before proptalk.com

committing to the 1243-mile passage from Norfolk to Key West. They revolve around your boat, your time, and your budget.

Is Your Boat Seaworthy for an Extended Cruise?

Any boat should be seaworthy before its owners head out of their slip for the day, let alone on an extended trip. But if an engine fails when you’re in home waters, you know the area and where to find help. If there’s a system failure or emergency when you’re cruising in unfamiliar territory, you have to rely on local services and the research you did about the area before you left.

For this, cruising guides and online resources are a good reference. Better yet, find a boatyard with service and support to get you back underway.

Your ability to handle your boat is another concern because you should have docking and anchoring skills and be comfortable passing and being passed in narrow channels. If you have basic boat handling skills, you can easily learn how to go through locks and under bridges.

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We always travel with a supply of spare parts, not expensive ones, but those that are necessary if there’s a breakdown or maintenance needed.

Our stash includes fuel and oil filters, an extra fan belt, and an impeller for the raw water pump. If you do routine basic maintenance underway, you’re ready, and if there’s a breakdown, you’ve got the part for a marina service tech to do the job. At the

very least, have a list of replacement parts you might need so they can be ordered. To service instruments, we carry extra light bulbs, fuses for the radio, depth sounder, chart plotter, and running lights. The fenders, dock lines, and safety gear you carry aboard normally will work for you on the ICW. We also bring long dock lines, a fender board and have two boat hooks for going through the

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lock on the Virginia Cut route and the two locks on the Dismal Swamp route.

How Much Time Do You Have for the Trip?

Is the ICW trip a delivery or a destination cruise? That’s an important distinction. If you’re getting your boat to a southern destination as quickly as possible so you can return to work, the daily mileage you rack up determines how many days you need. Spend time carefully planning your daily runs based on the distance you can travel in a day and include in that calculation where you’ll stop at night and if you’ll need a marina with fuel and provisioning. Many marinas offer a loaner car for a small amount to go to a grocery store, so ask when making a reservation.

To get a rough estimate of how many days it will take you, try this.

You know the speed your boat runs at most efficiently and how many hours you want to be underway; use that to calculate how many days to schedule. For example, if you’re bringing your boat to Fort Launderdale at Mile 1065, that’s 1065 miles from Norfolk. Divide 1065 by let’s say 50 miles a day (number of miles

##Gene at helm of Early Bird using split screen with radar and chartplotter.

you cruise in a day’s run) and you get approximately 21 days, for a rough estimate of how many days you’ll be underway.

Factor in some non-traveling days for bad weather when you’ll stay put or the possibility of a mechanical breakdown when you’ll be spending time at a marina for repairs. And you may find a place like Charleston or Beaufort, SC, that you just like and want to spend more time there. On a daily basis you may have delays waiting for a

bridge with only scheduled openings or one being repaired.

We lost a week to Hurricane Sandy and stayed in Portsmouth, VA. When we saw a Navy aircraft carrier head up the river for protection, we knew we made the right choice to stay at Ocean Marine Yacht Center while the superstorm swept up the coast.

If we had been on a delivery trip, that delay would have put a major dent in our schedule. Fortunately, we had the luxury of time and had planned to linger along the way like many who stop and visit some of the charming harbor towns along the way.

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##Boats entering Great Bridge Lock, VA.

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Thrifty cruisers plan their itinerary to anchor out most nights and schedule stops where provisioning and fuel are available. For ICW anchorages we like these spiral bound resources: “The Great Book of Anchorages: Hampton Roads and Norfolk to the Florida Keys” and “On the Water Chart Guides: Anchor Guides for the Intracoastal Waterway.”

Marina-wise, I use $2 a foot, plus the electrical hook up charge, for a ballpark figure. That’s an average transient rate that can be lower or higher depending on the location and amenities offered. And it is usually more expensive the farther south you go. If you stop at a marina most

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##Solomons, MD, a popular stopover for boats heading to the ICW.

nights, it can get expensive depending on the length of your boat.

For fuel prices we like using the online edition of the Waterway Guide’s Fuel Pricing Reports because it’s usually spot on with the latest information. In September of this year, I found diesel costs up and down from $4 a gallon (which included tax).

Don’t forget to factor in the cost of eating out. Some of the finest and funkiest restaurants are along the ICW,

and it sure beats cooking dinner after a long day underway. We always laugh that on some trips we can spend more money wining and dining than we do on anything else.

For recommendations we ask local boaters instead of online apps because we found the online resources aren’t always updated. One time in Melbourne, FL, we searched in vain for a restaurant, which had long been closed, but it hadn’t been removed from the database.

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boats ahead of us talking about the conditions. Falling tides in Georgia can change the scenery and drop water levels significantly, so we always ask for local advice at marinas along the way. And Active Captain is an online resource for current conditions and real-time experience of boaters who are ahead of you and have posted the conditions they found. Another good resource is Cruisers Net. We have a Garmin Chartplotter, but I wouldn’t be without the backup paper chartbook, the “Intracoastal Waterway Chartbook,” always useful when planning the next day’s run because it clearly marks the mileage so you know your options and what to anticipate further south.

Being There

Before you leave, do you have a reservation at a marina where you’ll keep the boat? There are many popular areas with equally popular marinas,

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some with a waiting list. You’ll find several now advertise liveaboard rates where there’s often a dock full of cruisers all with the same enthusiasm for spending the winter on their boat. We found the further south you go, it’s usually more expensive.

For example, in northern Florida you can stay at Marineland Marina in St. Augustine for $10 a foot plus $125 power and liveaboard fee for a month. At Harbortown Marina in Fort Pierce you’ll pay $13.50 a foot plus power and $100 extended stay a month which includes amenities like a heated pool. On the west coast Legacy Harbour in the heart of Fort Myers the rate is $17 a foot a month plus metered electric and $130 liveaboard fee a month. You can spend hours comparative shopping marinas using a cruising guide as a first step to decide the area you like, and then go online to search for the marinas that interest you.

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##Fort Frederica, Little St. Simon Island, GA.

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othing signifies the end of the warm weather better than the Annapolis Boat Shows. Fall is upon us in Bay Country, and it leaves us wondering “How could summer pass by so quickly?” Our clubs are busy, getting in their end of season cruises, raft ups, and open houses. You can be sure that as the weather gets colder, the fun will move off the water and into yacht clubs, meeting spaces, and the homes of friends. Want to get involved? See below or proptalk.com/clubs for contact information for clubs.

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Cruising Down South

n September, Back Creek YC held its second Fall Vagabond Cruise to the Southern Bay covering 18 days and roughly 415 miles, six stops for anchoring, 10 tie-ups (usually found without a slip reservation), and two nights at the Tides Inn. The cruise drew 10 boats for a leisurely, meandering trip that started south on September 6, with an initial stop on the Wye River at Shaw Bay for the Sail-In Music Concert featuring the Eastport Oyster Boys (almost interrupted by booming thunderstorms). A brisk northwest wind on September 7 provided stimulus to travel to the Solomons Island YC. Participants joined or left as their schedules permitted. Following the wind and weather as it guided them, the cruisers went on to the Corinthian YC on Smith Creek, to the Great Wicomico at Reedville, Onancock Creek, and the Matthews ##CPA Kayakers at 2013’s annual meeting and paddle. Photo by Ralph Heimlich

YC at Gwynns Island before reaching the southern-most spot at Cape Charles Harbor at Charles City. Next stop was to Fishing Bay in the Piankatank River, then on to Urbana Creek on the Rappahannock River staying over to see Urbana. The 22 onboard met up at the Tides Inn on Carter Creek for golf and good food on September 18 with another six members traveling by land from Annapolis. After two days, the cruise continued to Mill Creek on the Great Wicomico before returning to Solomons Island, and then traveling back to Annapolis on the 23rd.

On October 4, the Club held a Crab “Bomb” rendezvous featuring a ½-pound backfin crab cake meal hosted by Court and Laura Trueth at their house on Cattail Creek, along with Laura’s clam chowder, corn on the cob, tomatoes, rolls, and dessert. A breakfast the next morning

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provided orange juice, egg casseroles, fruit, assorted breads, and drinks. Club members will be attending the Sail and Power Boat Shows in mid-October. An October 17 Halloween Happy Hour is coming up. A number of members will attend the Navy Football Tailgate on October 25 before the San Jose State game. The Club will hold its annual meeting on November 2 in Annapolis. We encourage potential new members to join us for the rest of the year and for next season. See details at backcreekyc.org for details.

Paddling and Pizza

he Chesapeake Paddlers Association (CPA) will be hosting its annual Meeting and Paddle November 2 at Moyaone Community Building in Accokeek, MD. The paddle will launch immediately after the meeting from Farmington Landing on Piscataway Creek. Meeting attendees will be treated to pizza, but are encouraged to bring food to share. Because of the cooling water temperatures, at least a wet suit and splash top are required for the paddle. This event is open to paddlers of all abilities. For more information, visit cpakayaker.com.

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Helping out the Kids

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n August 25, Chesapeake YC donated hundreds of dollars in supplies and monetary awards to assist local school children in Shady Side Elementary, Traceys Elementary, and the Lula G. Scott Community Center. The fundraiser was organized by CYCLA, the Chesapeake YC’s Ladies’ Auxiliary, which includes more than 75 members. It’s the second year in a row that CYCLA has been able to make such a generous donation. For more information on this club, visit chesapeakeyachtclub.com

##Chesapeake YC members Nina Ullrich, Marjorie Hegge, and Ana Donohue present one of the awards to Shady Side’s Lula G. Scott Community Center, accepted by the center’s director Ms. Hicks and the child development coordinator Ms. Jarboe. Photo courtesy of South River Source and CYC.

It’s a Wrap for Raft-Ups

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he Annapolis Sail and Power Squadron brought a full season of on-the-water events to a close Saturday, September 27, with a lively raft-up at Lake Ogleton, just off the Severn River.

Starting at 3 p.m., everyone brought an appetizer and summer boating adventure stories to share. The perfect weather was the icing on the cake, and a great time was had by all.

Now that the boating season is drawing to a close, the fun moves on shore with a dinner and maritime-theme speaker No-

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Several seminars are also offered this fall, including Trailering, Emergencies on Board, How to Use a Chart, DSC/VHF Radio GPS, VHF & VHF/DSC Marine Radio, and Knots and Bends. We will have two classes starting in January: Advanced Piloting and Weather. Please visit the Annapolis Sail and Power Squadron website for events, class and seminar descriptions, costs, and registration information: aspsmd.org.

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he Chesapeake Bay Grand Banks Yacht Owners Association had its 30th Annual Fall Rendezvous September 24-28 beginning in Oxford, MD, and cruising to Annapolis, where members spent three days at the Yacht Basin and Annapolis YC. Over 35 boats were in attendance. A lecture were given on “Cruising in Nova Scotia,” and Admiral Buz Busby made a wonderful presentation on a wide variety of surface ships. Jan Boone, President of Bluewater Yacht Sales, showed what the Aussies under Mark Richards plan to build now that they have taken control of Grand Banks, Malaysia. There was also an “Active Captain” seminar held. According to John Shannahan, “The AYC food is awesome! The Marriott food was indeed awesome as well! The weather perfect!” cbgboa.org

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Fishing Expo

he Frederick MSSA Chapter #22 will meet November 12 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Frederick Moose Lodge. The 10th annual Fishing Expo at the Frederick Fairgrounds takes place January 17, 2015. For more info visit mssfrederick.com

Fishing Flea Market

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he Pasadena Sportfishing Group (PSG) is gearing up for its annual Flea Market/ Show. Organizers have moved the event back to the Earleigh Heights Fire Hall on Ritchie Highway in Severna Park. February 14 and 15, 2015 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. pasadenasportfishing.com

Shawn Kimbro Speaks

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he MSSA Annapolis Chapter #1 will meet Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. at American Legion Post #7, 1905 Crownsville Road, Crownsville. Shawn Kimbro will talk about his new program “Light Tackle Essentials.” mssaannapolis.com proptalk.com

Racing News A Trip around Wye Island

by Charlie Iliff

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t’s hard to imagine a much better way to spend time than a quiet trip around Wye Island. Greenery, wildlife, stately estates, working farms, and a lot of interesting little creeks slide by with little more noise than the gurgle of the hull going through the water. The Wye Island Challenge - Electric Boat Marathon is a 24-mile trip from St. Michaels into the Wye River, around the Island and back, with a mandatory 10-minute stop at Wye Landing.

Weather permitting, the 2014 marathon took place October 3, too late for a report in this issue (see the December issue for a full report).

Most electric boats excel at leisurely and quiet cruising, and the “Marathon” is in their sweet spot. The Wye Island Challenge is also a race, however, attracting some screwballs, like Paul Kydd, who has participated as driver or observer in every one of the annual marathons. He first did it in Prologue, a comfortable capable launch, patterned after efficient early 20th century steam launches. In search of a bit more speed, he set a multi-hull record in a catamaran coach boat with an outboard con-

##Jim Campbell in his e-Canoe, overall winner in 2013.

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verted to electric power. By the time you read this, he will have attempted the trip in an aluminum jon boat flying on surface-piercing hydrofoils, continuing his search for speed and efficiency.

And, your humble scribe will once again have tried to make the distance in the PropTalk Electrashell, a converted rowing shell. The only resemblance between those two and the sane competitors is that the boats run on electricity. Check PropTalk.com to see if either made it around this year.

Perennial competitor Jim Campbell and his E-Canoe will have made a run at repeating his 2013 overall win, and Ned Farinholt will have tried equally hard to get back to 2012 form in his homebuilt Erged-on II planing runabout. Both of those are powered by efficient Torqeedo outboards. For those seriously racing, it’s a delicate balance between speed and available battery storage. For those more inclined to relax and just enjoy a great day on the water, however, most electric boats can easily make the trip in comfort and quiet. There may also be

##The crew of the PropTalk Electrashell II, a converted rowing shell.

appearances by Bald Eagles from several nests along the course.

And everyone gets back in time for the banquet at the Miles River YC, where hospitality is exemplary. A race, a great day on the water, and a great party.

##Todd Sims in his Torqueedo-powered Calypso Classic.

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Racing Classic Hydroplanes

by Chris “Seabuddy” Brown

##Henry Lauterbach built hydroplanes from 1947 to 2001 along the Chesapeake Bay. Photos by Chris Brown

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ou’ve successfully wrestled your hydroplane through the back turn, with punches at the throttle and rapid steering wheel adjustments.

Between the chop and the race course’s boat wakes, the water seemed to have holes in it for the boat to fall into. Sort of like those Florida sinkholes. But the chines caught, the stern slid, and thanks to your mastery of the various inputs, you got your racer around the turn buoys.

Now the straightaway in front of you is for speed. The design and balance of your racer packs air under the boat, which lifts the boat out of the water and into the air.

Since air is thinner than water, mashing down on the throttle lets the prop push the boat forward, first to hull speed, then to air speed slightly above the water as it rides on a packed air cushion. So she goes faster and faster. This is a very fast boat, a world record-holder for speed, mainly because she was designed to pack a bigger air cushion than other hydroplanes.

This is the into-the-wind straightaway, however, so now the wind is packing

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even more air under the boat than it was designed to handle. It’s now too much packed air for any boat control.

With just a small wiggle of the boat’s steering wheel, the boat is suddenly not so hard to manage. The wiggle is the trick that hydroplane racers rely on to get their race boats less in the air and more in the water. That slight wiggle dumps air out from under the boat. Since the hydroplane moves slower when more of the boat is in the water, but is easier then to drive, you run as hard as you can with all the air under it you can command until you know you are almost out of control. Faster boats win races, but only if you don’t crash. Get all the air under your boat so you’re then the fastest, until you’re on the brink of losing control.

This is a technique used in classic hydroplane racers that Seabuddy is discussing here. More modern racing hydroplanes have a driver-controlled wing that dumps air from under the boat.

This classic hydroplane is a restored Henry Lauderbach Custom Boat. Henry

built hydroplanes from 1947 to 2001 along the Chesapeake Bay. Successful, award-winning hydroplanes. This racer was a two-time National Champion.

She’s a prop-riding, three-point, seven-litre class hydroplane that was the High Point Champion in 1964, 1965, and 1966. She was also the National Champion in 1965 and 1966. Her speed records include a World Kilo record of 151.403 mph. She also clocked 93.072 mph, a new record on a 1-2/3 mile race course.

More recently, this hydroplane won an award at the Antique and Classic Boat Festival in St. Michaels. Owned now by a husband and wife team in the Chesapeake Bay region, the husband finds it “refreshing” to go for a fast run in this racer.

The 2000-pound boat with its 426 cu. in Chrysler Hemi-supercharged 1200-hp engine measures 22 feet long. She is on a tilting trailer that allows her 10 foot beam to become a “no-permit required,” easyto-trailer boat package. proptalk.com

OPA National and World Championships in Solomons

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ropTalk was in Solomons to catch all of the action at the OPA Nationals and World Championships. Check back next month for a full report. In the meantime, full results and photos can be found at proptalk.com

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##Dave Hannam of Classic Watercraft Restoration in Annapolis installs windshield brackets on his Gar Wood Speedster replica. Photo by Rick Franke

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ichael Gorman, Boatshop manager at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels, MD, reports the Edna E. Lockwood was recently hauled out on the rail for her annual maintenance and repairs to her log-bottomed hull. Every year the 1889 bugeye receives fresh paint top and bottom, sails bent on, and push boat readied. Shipwrights and apprentices have put copper sheathing over some troubled

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he days are short, the ospreys are long gone, the rockfish are big, and flights of geese join the southern migration of the mega-yachts down the Chesapeake. Shrink wrap and blue tarps are blossoming in boat yards. Autumn is drawing to a close on the Bay, and the winter lay-up season is fast approaching.

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eg Roney of Mathews Brothers in Denton, MD, sends us the following report. “We brought Mallard, the new Patriot II, up from Palm Beach in September. She is getting into ship shape for the Annapolis and Ft. Lauderdale boat shows! We’ve also been finishing up a couple of small projects in the shop: an Awlgrip job, rigging a Honda outboard, hatch repair, and our

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first winterization of the season!

Speaking of winterization, the guys are also getting everything ready for the upcoming storage season.” The Patriot II is a further development of Mathews’ popular Patriot 29 design. According to Mathews Brothers’ web site, the change to a tunnel drive system has reduced the boat’s draft by nine inches and provides increased maneuverability and speed.

A Gar Wood 16-foot speedster replica gets a mahogany inlaid deck at Classic Watercraft Restoration in Annapolis.

seams in her stern, which will stop any leaks until a future repair.

Built in 1889 by John B. Harrison of Tilghman Island, the Edna E. Lockwood is a registered National Historic Landmark, and the last sailing log-bottom bugeye. Just as Native American dugout canoes were formed by carving out one log, a bugeye’s hull is constructed by pinning together a series of logs and hollowing them out as a unit. She’s regarded as queen of CBMM’s historic floating fleet and can be seen dockside at the museum along the Miles River.

Next up on the rails this season is the 1909 crab dredger Old Point, which will represent the last of the haul outs this fall. Old Point is a seven-log crab dredger built by J.G. Wornom in Poquonson, VA. proptalk.com

She represents yet another variation on the log-built hull, in an engine powered application. Crab dredging is permitted in Virginia from December through March, using two large dredges resembling oyster dredges with longer tines. Heavy metal rollers protect the rails from wear, as the dredges are reeled in by mechanical winders. These “deck boats,” as they are known in Virginia, were also used for freighting produce and as buy boats in the off season.

deck, revealing extensive bookmarking and plank matching. Next step is to finish mechanical and electrical installation. Ground breaking has started on the new Classic Watercraft Restoration building, which we plan to occupy by end of year.”

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ritt Lilly of Lilly Sport Boats in Arnold, MD, brings us up to date on recent projects in his shop. He describes a boat that just arrived at his shop with severe damage to her port bow. “This is a 33-foot

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Pat Mcinerney of Phipps Boatworks in Deale, MD, sprays water on Keeper’s bottom to keep her seams tight during her haul out. Photo by Rick Franke

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ave Hannam with Classic Watercraft Restoration in Annapolis, MD, reports that he “just completed the transom work and delivered the unique (and rare) tiny 1927 Lyman 13-foot lapstrake runabout for the owner, ready to use. A new arrival in the shop includes a vintage 1950s Flying Dutchman 20-foot sailboat with extensive pedigree. This old woody is under full restoration including structural integrity and a new cold-molded bottom and will remain a family heirloom, to be passed on to the next generation by Grandpa, who requested the work to be done.

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Old Point, a 1909 seven log deck boat at her berth at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum at St. Michaels awaits her winter haul-out.

Typhoon Canyon Runner that had a close encounter with a day marker, a green one as we can tell. It punctured a hole through the side and broke a lot of bulkheads, requiring extensive fiberglass repairs. We’ll have to cut out the hull side. We’ve already started cutting out the inside to be able to see everything that’s broken; we’ll put it all back together and vacuum bag a new core in and make it look like it (the damage) was never there.”

Not all of Britt’s projects are big ones, as he proudly points out. “This is a 1973 13-foot Boston Whaler, wood side console and all, totally restored, all Imron paint, all new wiring. We redid all the wood in Imron. They make a whole wood line of Imron marine, just awesome stuff; it lasts like that uncovered all

season. We were very pleased with the whole set up. It’s a very cool little boat.”

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uster Phipps of Phipps Boatworks in Deale, MD, has had a 42-foot 1957 Mathews Sedan Cruiser named Keeper in the shop for two weeks to redo her varnish. Buster explains that he’s been maintaining the boat for owner Peter Askew of Baltimore for at least four years. The boat is almost all original. According to

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Britt Lilly of Lilly Sport Boats in Arnold, MD, calls this recently completed restoration of a 1973 Boston Whaler, “A very cool little boat”.

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Buster, her owner is very careful with the boat; he even keeps a cover on the deck when he has his dogs onboard, so they don’t scratch the deck with their nails. Buster says, over the years, that they replaced the original plate glass windows with safety glass and installed a new teak deck on the aft cockpit, but otherwise the boat is as she came from the factory, including spotless twin 354 cubic inch, dual carburetor Chrysler Marine (first generation) Hemi V-8s.

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work to get her spiffed up for her 80th birthday next year. We are also going to squeeze in the 45-foot Bugeye Chesapeake, which was built

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She will be receiving a new deck and cabin top. We finished up the 23-foot 1956 Chris Craft Holiday after a full restoration. The 30-foot 2003 Hacker Craft will also be in for some varnish

on her hull sides.” George also reports that he has a fully restored 1960 23-foot Chris Craft Sea Skiff looking for a new owner.

Patrick Mertaugh of Choptank Boatworks in Denton, MD, sends us his latest news. “Here’s the latest project to leave the shop, restoration of a late 50s Elgin outboard runabout. We restored and re-chromed

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Ouch! A fiberglass repair needed after a collision with a daymark. Lilly Sport Boats of Arnold, MD, is handling the repair.

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Laura Shackleford of Tiffany Yachts in Burgess, VA, brings us up to date. “Tiffany Yachts recently purchased a hydraulic trailer. The 88-ton Marine Travelift is great for

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The trailer will be making this process easier and expand the space available for boat storage. Tiffany Yachts also completed painting the hull and portions of the topsides on a 52-foot Seahorse Marine Trawler and is working to complete the overhaul of a 56-foot Tiffany that is for sale.”

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Chesapeake Bay Tide Tables

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

BALTIMORE 1

01:44 AM SAt 08:57 AM 02:20 PM 08:45 PM

1.6 0.3 1.3 0.3

H L H L

16

01:13 AM Sun 08:09 AM 02:01 PM 08:14 PM

1.2 0.3 1.1 0.4

H L H L

1

12:30 AM SAt 07:02 AM 12:56 PM 07:04 PM

1.4 0.3 1.1 0.3

H L H L

2

01:45 AM Sun 08:46 AM 02:25 PM 09:00 PM

1.6 0.2 1.4 0.3

H L H L

17

02:00 AM Mon 08:47 AM 02:56 PM 09:19 PM

1.2 0.2 1.2 0.4

H L H L

2

01:28 AM Sun 06:55 AM 01:05 PM 07:11 PM

1.4 0.3 1.2 0.3

H L H L

3

02:43 AM Mon 09:33 AM 03:27 PM 10:09 PM

1.5 0.2 1.5 0.3

H L H L

18

02:46 AM tue 09:24 AM 03:46 PM 10:18 PM

1.1 0.1 1.3 0.4

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3

01:23 AM Mon 07:46 AM 02:08 PM 08:16 PM

1.3 0.2 1.3 0.3

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4

1.4 0.1 1.7 0.3

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19

1.1 0.1 1.4 0.4

H L H L

4

02:16 AM tue 08:35 AM 03:06 PM 09:16 PM

1.3 0.1 1.4 0.3

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04:30 AM 1.4 H 10:59 AM 0 L 05:18 PM 1.8 H

20

04:16 AM 1.1 H 10:35 AM 0 L 05:11 PM 1.5 H

5

12:04 AM 05:00 AM 11:12 AM 05:50 PM

03:06 AM 09:22 AM 04:00 PM 10:12 PM

1.2 0 1.5 0.3

H L H L

03:54 AM tHu 10:07 AM 04:50 PM 11:05 PM

1.2 0 1.6 0.3

H L H L

7

04:40 AM 10:52 AM 05:38 PM 11:55 PM

1.1 H -0.1 L 1.6 H 0.3 L

8

05:24 AM 1.1 H 11:37 AM -0.1 L 06:25 PM 1.6 H 12:44 AM 06:07 AM 12:21 PM 07:11 PM

0.4 1 0 1.5

L H L H

03:38 AM tue 10:17 AM 04:24 PM 11:13 PM

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6

03:31 AM Wed 09:59 AM 04:30 PM 11:13 PM tHu

Wed

12:12 AM tHu 05:19 AM 11:41 AM 06:09 PM

0.3 1.3 0 1.8

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7

01:08 AM 06:07 AM 12:21 PM 06:57 PM

0.3 1.2 0 1.8

L H L H

22

12:53 AM SAt 05:45 AM 11:51 AM 06:30 PM

0.3 L 1 H -0.1 L 1.6 H

02:01 AM SAt 06:54 AM 01:01 PM 07:43 PM

0.3 1.2 0 1.8

L H L H

23

01:40 AM Sun 06:31 AM 12:31 PM 07:12 PM

0.2 L 1 H -0.1 L 1.6 H

9

02:52 AM 07:41 AM 01:42 PM 08:29 PM

0.3 1.1 0 1.7

L H L H

24

02:27 AM 07:19 AM 01:16 PM 07:57 PM

0.2 L 0.9 H -0.1 L 1.7 H

9

10

03:41 AM Mon 08:29 AM 02:25 PM 09:15 PM

0.4 1.1 0.1 1.7

L H L H

25

03:15 AM tue 08:08 AM 02:05 PM 08:45 PM

0.2 L 0.9 H -0.1 L 1.6 H

10

01:31 AM Mon 06:51 AM 01:07 PM 07:57 PM

0.4 1 0 1.4

L H L H

11

04:30 AM tue 09:18 AM 03:11 PM 10:01 PM

0.4 1 0.1 1.6

L H L H

26

04:03 AM Wed 09:01 AM 02:59 PM 09:35 PM

0.1 L 1 H -0.1 L 1.6 H

11

02:18 AM tue 07:38 AM 01:55 PM 08:44 PM

0.4 0.9 0.1 1.4

L H L H

12

05:17 AM Wed 10:09 AM 04:01 PM 10:48 PM

0.4 1 0.2 1.5

L H L H

27

04:52 AM tHu 09:58 AM 04:01 PM 10:29 PM

0.1 1 0 1.5

L H L H

12

03:05 AM Wed 08:28 AM 02:45 PM 09:30 PM

0.4 0.9 0.1 1.3

L H L H

13

0.4 1 0.3 1.4

L H L H

28

05:42 AM 10:59 AM 05:11 PM 11:24 PM

0.1 1 0.1 1.4

L H L H

13

03:53 AM tHu 09:24 AM 03:38 PM 10:17 PM

0.4 0.9 0.2 1.2

L H L H

06:47 AM 0.4 L 12:01 PM 1 H 05:59 PM 0.3 L

29

06:33 AM 0 L 12:03 PM 1.1 H 06:27 PM 0.1 L

14

04:41 AM 10:25 AM 04:34 PM 11:04 PM

0.4 0.9 0.2 1.2

L H L H

05:29 AM SAt 11:27 AM 05:33 PM 11:50 PM

0.3 0.9 0.3 1.1

L H L H

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8

Sun

06:03 AM tHu 11:03 AM 04:57 PM 11:36 PM

14 Fri

15

12:25 AM SAt 07:29 AM 01:01 PM 07:07 PM

1.3 0.3 1.1 0.4

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

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Mon

Fri

SAt

H L H L

30

High –3:47 +3:11 –0:06 –2:14

Low –3:50 +3:30 –0:10 –1:58

12:22 AM Sun 07:23 AM 01:09 PM 07:45 PM

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H. Ht *1.18 *1.59 *0.82 *1.08

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0.3 1 0 1.5

1.3 0 1.2 0.1

L. Ht *1.17 *1.59 *0.83 *1.08

L H L H

H L H L Spring Range 1.5 1.9 1.1 1.4

6

Fri

SAt Sun

Fri

15

diFFerenCes

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

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06:16 AM 0.2 L Sun 12:28 PM 1 H 06:31 PM 0.3 L

1 03:32 AM SAt 09:43 AM 03:56 PM 10:20 PM

2.7 0.4 2.9 0.1

H L H L

16

03:06 AM Sun 09:17 AM 03:17 PM 09:34 PM

2.4 0.7 2.3 0.4

H L H L

2 03:42 AM Sun 09:52 AM 04:03 PM 10:18 PM

2.9 0.3 2.9 0

H L H L

17

04:00 AM Mon 10:11 AM 04:10 PM 10:18 PM

2.5 0.6 2.3 0.3

H L H L

3 04:45 AM Mon 10:56 AM 05:05 PM 11:12 PM

3.1 H 0.1 L 2.9 H -0.1 L

18

04:48 AM tue 10:59 AM 04:58 PM 11:00 PM

2.6 0.5 2.3 0.2

H L H L

4 05:42 AM 3.3 H tue 11:53 AM 0 L 06:01 PM 2.9 H

19

2.8 0.3 2.4 0.1

H L H L

17

12:35 AM Mon 07:01 AM 01:25 PM 07:27 PM

1.1 0.2 1.1 0.3

H L H L

18

01:19 AM tue 07:45 AM 02:17 PM 08:21 PM

1 0.1 1.1 0.3

H L H L

19

02:03 AM Wed 08:27 AM 03:04 PM 09:12 PM

1 0 1.2 0.3

H L H L

20

02:45 AM tHu 09:09 AM 03:49 PM 10:00 PM

1 0 1.3 0.3

H L H L

5 12:03 AM Wed 06:34 AM 12:47 PM 06:53 PM

-0.2 L 3.4 H -0.1 L 2.9 H

21

03:26 AM 09:50 AM 04:32 PM 10:48 PM

0.9 H -0.1 L 1.3 H 0.3 L

6 12:51 AM tHu 07:22 AM 01:37 PM 07:41 PM

-0.2 L 3.5 H -0.1 L 2.9 H

21

04:08 AM SAt 10:31 AM 05:15 PM 11:35 PM

0.9 H -0.1 L 1.4 H 0.3 L

Fri

7

01:37 AM 08:07 AM 02:25 PM 08:27 PM

-0.2 L 3.5 H -0.1 L 2.8 H

22

01:05 AM SAt 07:36 AM 01:52 PM 07:54 PM

-0.1 L 3.2 H 0 L 2.5 H

8 02:22 AM SAt 08:51 AM 03:12 PM 09:12 PM

-0.1 L 3.5 H 0 L 2.7 H

23

01:48 AM Sun 08:18 AM 02:36 PM 08:38 PM

-0.2 L 3.2 H -0.1 L 2.6 H

9 03:07 AM Sun 09:34 AM 03:58 PM 09:56 PM

0 3.3 0.1 2.6

L H L H

24

02:34 AM Mon 09:02 AM 03:22 PM 09:24 PM

-0.2 L 3.3 H -0.1 L 2.6 H

10

03:51 AM Mon 10:17 AM 04:43 PM 10:40 PM

0.1 3.1 0.2 2.5

L H L H

25

03:22 AM tue 09:49 AM 04:10 PM 10:14 PM

-0.2 L 3.2 H -0.1 L 2.6 H

11

0.3 2.9 0.3 2.4

L H L H

26

-0.1 L 3.1 H -0.1 L 2.5 H

05:25 AM 0.4 L Wed 11:47 AM 2.7 H 06:18 PM 0.5 L

27

Fri

22 23

04:51 AM 0.9 H Sun 11:13 AM -0.2 L 05:59 PM 1.4 H

05:32 AM Wed 11:44 AM 05:44 PM 11:41 PM

20

06:14 AM 3 H tHu 12:27 PM 0.2 L 06:28 PM 2.4 H Fri

24

12:22 AM Mon 05:36 AM 11:57 AM 06:44 PM

0.2 L 0.9 H -0.2 L 1.4 H

25

01:11 AM tue 06:26 AM 12:45 PM 07:31 PM

0.2 L 0.9 H -0.2 L 1.4 H

26

02:01 AM Wed 07:21 AM 01:37 PM 08:20 PM

0.2 L 0.8 H -0.1 L 1.3 H

27

02:53 AM tHu 08:22 AM 02:34 PM 09:12 PM

0.1 L 0.8 H -0.1 L 1.3 H

28

03:46 AM 09:30 AM 03:37 PM 10:06 PM

0.1 0.9 0 1.2

L H L H

13

12:16 AM tHu 06:18 AM 12:35 PM 07:07 PM

2.3 0.6 2.6 0.5

H L H L

28

29

04:40 AM SAt 10:40 AM 04:45 PM 11:02 PM

0 0.9 0.1 1.1

L H L H

14

01:10 AM 07:16 AM 01:27 PM 07:58 PM

2.2 0.7 2.4 0.5

H L H L

30

0 1 0.1 1

L H L H

15

02:08 AM SAt 08:17 AM 02:22 PM 08:47 PM

2.3 0.7 2.3 0.5

H L H L

Fri

05:34 AM Sun 11:51 AM 05:54 PM 11:59 PM

Low +1:40 –1:15 –3:13 –3:47

H. Ht *0.88 *1.12 *1.33 *1.37

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

04:37 AM tue 11:01 AM 05:30 PM 11:26 PM

12

Fri

diFFerenCes Onancock Creek Stingray Point Hooper Strait Light Lynnhaven Inlet

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

12:23 AM 06:55 AM 01:09 PM 07:10 PM

04:13 AM Wed 10:38 AM 05:02 PM 11:08 PM

0 3.1 0.1 2.5

L H L H

05:10 AM 0 L tHu 11:31 AM 3 H 05:57 PM -0.1 L 12:07 AM 06:12 AM 12:28 PM 06:56 PM

2.5 H 0.1 L 2.8 H -0.1 L

29

01:11 AM SAt 07:21 AM 01:31 PM 07:57 PM

2.6 H 0.2 L 2.7 H -0.1 L

30

2.6 H 0.2 L 2.6 H -0.1 L

Fri

02:20 AM Sun 08:32 AM 02:37 PM 08:58 PM

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

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

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Slack Water Max Current Speed

Slack Water Max Current Speed

11

0208 -1 0827 0.6 1405 -0.5 2014 0.9

21

0155 0653 1232 1944

0420 0.5 0951 -0.6 1615 1.1 2301 -1

1

0121 0.7 0636 -0.8 1303 0.9 1924 -0.8

12

0255 -1 0919 0.6 1502 -0.5 2106 0.8

22

0243 0738 1310 2024

0505 0.5 1032 -0.6 1654 1.2 2343 -1.1

2

0125 0.7 0729 -0.8 1355 1 2023 -0.9

13

0018 0718 1324 1840

0344 -0.9 1012 0.6 1602 -0.5 2200 0.7

23

0327 0823 1350 2105

0549 0.5 1114 -0.6 1736 1.2

3

0511 1115 1809

0225 0.7 0819 -0.8 1445 1.1 2119 -1

14

0106 0803 1424 1949

0433 -0.8 1105 0.7 1705 -0.5 2258 0.6

24

0044 Wed 0604 1200 1858

0322 0.7 0909 -0.8 1533 1.2 2211 -1.1

15

0156 0846 1520 2100

0523 -0.8 1156 0.7 1806 -0.5 2358 0.5

25

6

0141 0656 1245 1946

0415 0.7 0957 -0.8 1620 1.3 2300 -1.2

16

0248 0927 1611 2209

0612 -0.8 1245 0.8 1904 -0.6

26

7

0234 0747 1330 2032

0506 0.7 1045 -0.8 1706 1.3 2348 -1.2

17

0056 0.5 0700 -0.7 1331 0.9 1958 -0.7

27 tHu

8

0324 0838 1415 2118

0556 0.6 1133 -0.7 1752 1.2

18

0431 1044 1741

0152 0.5 0745 -0.7 1414 1 2047 -0.8

0035 -1.2 0646 0.6 1222 -0.7 1838 1.1

19

0011 Wed 0521 1120 1823

0121 -1.1 0736 0.6 1312 -0.6 1925 1

20

SAt

2

Sun

3

0323 1001 1622 2218 0319 0946 1622 2233

Mon 0416 1031 1717 2342

4

tue

5

tHu

Fri

SAt

9

Sun

10

0413 0931 1502 2202

Mon 0500 1025 1550 2247

tue

0546 1122 1642 2332

Wed 0633 1222 1738 tHu

Fri

SAt

Sun

Mon 0340 1006 1658 2313 tue

tHu

0105 0608 1156 1903

Slack Water Max Current Speed

Slack Water Max Current Speed

0151 0648 1408 1952

0413 0.7 1046 -1.4 1651 1 2331 -1.4

11

0152 0709 1414 1951

0423 0.9 1055 -1.5 1655 1 2328 -1.6

12

0247 Mon 0822 1515 2044

0025 -1.1 0634 0.5 1159 -0.6 1819 1.1

4

0107 -1.1 0719 0.5 1248 -0.6 1904 1.1

5

0151 -1.1 0807 0.6 1342 -0.6 1954 1

6

0613 1157 1721

0237 -1 0857 0.6 1442 -0.6 2048 0.9

7

28

0001 0654 1301 1833

0324 -1 0950 0.7 1547 -0.6 2148 0.8

8

SAt

0244 0.5 0829 -0.7 1455 1 2134 -0.9

29

0051 0737 1406 1952

0415 -0.9 1046 0.8 1656 -0.6 2252 0.6

9

0333 0.5 0910 -0.7 1535 1.1 2218 -1

30

0145 0821 1509 2113

0507 -0.9 1141 0.9 1805 -0.7 2359 0.6

10

Fri

SAt

Sun

Mon 0410 0910 1434 2146 tue

0451 1001 1522 2229

Wed 0532 1056 1618 2314

Fri

SAt

Sun

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

Slack Water Max Current Speed

0132 0859 1454 2150

0535 -1.4 1144 1 1825 -1.2 2355 0.5

21

0214 Wed 0950 1538 2245

0624 -1.3 1231 0.9 1916 -1.1

22

0527 1.1 1157 -1.6 1754 1.1

13

0046 0.4 0719 -1.2 1322 0.7 2011 -1

23

0021 -1.7 0625 1.2 1253 -1.7 1846 1.1

14 Fri

0400 1145 1715

0143 0.4 0819 -1.1 1417 0.7 2108 -1

24

0110 -1.8 0717 1.4 1345 -1.8 1935 1.1

15

0040 0508 1246 1807

0244 0.4 0922 -1 1515 0.6 2202 -1.1

25

0156 -1.9 0805 1.5 1434 -1.7 2020 1

16

0133 0619 1344 1858

0346 0.5 1022 -1.1 1611 0.6 2253 -1.1

26

0240 -1.9 0851 1.5 1521 -1.7 2103 1

17

0220 Mon 0725 1438 1945

0642 1246 1925

0324 -1.8 0934 1.4 1606 -1.6 2145 0.9

18

0016 0726 1330 2011

0406 -1.7 1017 1.3 1651 -1.4 2226 0.7

19

0053 Mon 0812 1412 2059

0450 -1.6 1100 1.2 1737 -1.3 2309 0.6

20

SAt

Sun

tue

0338 0925 1611 2132

Wed 0426 1022 1703 2217 tHu

Fri

Sun

0512 1113 1752 2258 0557 1201 1839 2338

tue

tHu

SAt

Sun

tue

0302 1046 1625 2343

0301 0823 1526 2027

Wed 0340 0914 1610 2106 tHu

0417 1001 1652 2143

Fri

SAt

Sun

0454 1045 1733 2220 0533 1129 1814 2258 0613 1212 1856 2339

Mon 0656 1257 1941

0136 -1.5 0740 1.2 1414 -1.4 1951 0.8 0213 -1.6 0821 1.3 1455 -1.5 2032 0.9 0252 -1.7 0903 1.4 1537 -1.5 2114 0.9 0333 -1.7 0948 1.4 1621 -1.5 2159 0.9

0023 0743 1344 2030

0418 -1.7 1034 1.4 1709 -1.5 2248 0.9

0112 Wed 0834 1434 2123

0508 -1.7 1124 1.4 1801 -1.4 2341 0.8

0442 0.6 1116 -1.1 1703 0.6 2338 -1.2

27

0604 -1.6 1219 1.3 1858 -1.4

0533 0.7 1206 -1.2 1749 0.7

28

0020 -1.3 0618 0.9 1251 -1.3 1832 0.7

29 SAt

0423 1139 1721

0146 0.8 0817 -1.4 1421 1 2103 -1.4

0059 -1.4 0700 1 1333 -1.4 1912 0.8

30

0028 0542 1249 1821

0256 0.8 0929 -1.4 1527 0.9 2205 -1.5

tue

tHu

Fri

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hen the scales closed at the end of the Don Forman Cobia Tournament in Virginia, youth won out. Twelve-year-old Hayden Head of Seaford, VA, bested the field with a 55-pound, eight-ounce cobia while fishing with his father, Captain Jorj Head, a well-known charter skipper in the Virginia Beach area. Wes Blow, of Newport News, VA, took second place with a 35-pound, one-ounce cobia. The tournament was sponsored by Bishop Fishing Supply, and Captain Rick Wineman served as the Tournament Director.

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or those anglers looking to “binge” on rockfish tournaments this month you’re in luck. Things kick off on November 8 with “Fish for A Cure.” All proceeds support the DeCesaris Cancer Institute at Anne Arundel Medical Center, and to date Fish For A Cure has raised over $600,000. Weigh ins to be held at the Annapolis Waterfront Marriott, also the site of the after party. Click fishforacure.org to support the event.

“Rocksgiving” will benefit the Bowen Foundation for Autism and the Chesapeake Bay Trust. It is scheduled for Saturday, November 15, and weigh-ins are hosted by Chesapeake Harbour Marina in Annapolis. Prizes include $100,000 for the angler who breaks the Maryland rockfish record (67.8 pounds). To register and complete information visit rocksgiving.com or email rocksgiving@datocwitten.com.

The elder statesman of these fall fishing events, of course, is the MSSA’s “Fall Rockfish Classic,” now in its 22nd year. Hundreds of fishermen will compete over two days, November 22-23, for big money and bragging rights. Last year’s winner was Robert Harris from Prince Frederick, who landed a 47.15-pound rockfish that earned him $29,275. Register at mssa.net.

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##Twelve-year-old Hayden Head with a 61-inch cobia he just caught. His dad, Capt. Jorj Head, released one that was 55 inches long.

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VA Fishery Board Hands Scofflaws Punishment

t its meeting last month the Virginia Marine Resources Commission meted out penalties on four commercial watermen who violated state fisheries laws.

The offenders and punishment were: Brooks Dale Pruitt, of Onancock, who has three convictions on three separate dates in one year, was charged with: one count of possession of unculled crabs; one count of possession of unculled oysters; and one count of possession of hard crabs on a crab scrape boat. The VMRC voted unanimously to revoke all of Mr. Pruitt’s fishing licenses for six months beginning on September 23 and ending on March 22, 2015.

Pruitt will be on probation for one year after that.

Charles A. Demarino, of Cape Charles, was convicted of failure to provide shade over his shellfish on June 24, 2014. VRC voted unanimously to revoke all of Demarino’s fishing licenses for a period of six months to begin on September 23 and end on March 22, 2015.

Christopher Nelson, of Water View, has three convictions on May 19, 2014: one count of commercially landing striped bass without a permit; one count of failure to properly display a license tag; and one count of an improperly marked gill net.

Nelson’s licenses have been revoked from September 23 until September 22, 2015.

Thereafter, he will serve a one-year probation.

Darwin R. Harding, of Lottsburg, was convicted of transporting oysters without approved temperature controlled storage on June 16. His licenses have been suspended for one year, ending September 22, 2015. proptalk.com

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eptember 5th was a good day to go fishing. Two state records, one for cobia and the other for white perch, were set that day, proving the diversity of fishing in the Free State.

Jack Latimer of Potomac was returning to the dock after flounder fishing off Ocean City when he and his buddy Steve Magassy spied cobia cruising the surface. Latimer said he and Magassy, fishing out of a 16-foot Jon boat, tossed bucktail jigs tipped with soft-plastic twister tails, when, “One of the fish took my lure, and that was about it.” The pair returned to AKE Marina in Ocean City where DNR fisheries biologist Steve Doctor certified the cobia weighed 79 pounds, was 60 inches long and had a girth of 30 inches, setting a new state Atlantic division cobia record.

Inland, James Stiars of Baldwin caught a 1.7-pound white perch in the Loch Raven Reservoir, breaking the previous record of 1.62 pounds set by John Williams in 2008 also in Loch Raven.

“It was my first cast of the day,” he said. “I was using a Shad Rat crank-bait, and I thought I had a largemouth bass on the line.

When I saw it was a perch, I knew it could be a record.” DNR biologist Keith Lockwood certified the fish.

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ess than a week after the autumnal equinox, I could not have asked for a better kickoff to the fall fishing season. It was one of those mornings that cement the reasons to live in Chesapeake Country: temperate air, first wave of Canada geese signally the changing seasons, and hungry gamefish.

Although still a couple of years shy of earning their drivers’ licenses, Wes and Nathan were very capable anglers. For the first two hours, we scratched out nice white perch, a handful of sub-legal rockfish, and even a juvenile spotted sea trout. Then the commotion started. About a half mile away, a small knot of gulls and terns wheeled over frantic baitfish trying to elude predators. We immediately paddled toward the chaos, almost as frantically as the birds working the terrified bait pods.

For nearly an hour, the boys landed rockfish to 25 inches, as well as a nice bluefish of four pounds, all on topwater. And, seemingly as quickly as it began, the excitement was over.

Scenes like this can be expected to play out in many Bay spots and offshore as gamefish fatten up for the winter: shallow watercasting, trolling, and just about any manner of piscatorial technique. Here are some ideas that PropTalks pros have shared with us.

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ou’d do well to listen to Ric Burnley when he talks about fishing options in Virginia this month.

Odds are he’ll be on a boat practicing what he preaches.

“Offshore anglers will focus on sea bass and flounder along with big bluefish and even thresher sharks on wrecks from 20 to 50 fathoms,” he predicts. “Troll swimming plugs for blues and threshers.

Bounce bottomrigs with cut bait or slow jig a Lucanus jig for the biggest knotheads.”

Ric thinks inshore fishing should fire up for striped bass with jigs and swimming plugs cast to the pilings of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. In the backwaters from the Northern Neck to the Oceanfront speckled trout and redfish “will still hold angler’s attention. A scented soft plastic on 1/4- to 1/2-ounce jighead will pull trout and reds, but a

twitch bait fished ultra slow will catch gators and bulls (nicknames for trophy sized fish).”

And don’t rule out a road trip to the North Carolina coast, he says, as you’ll likely find the same mix of reds and trout inshore. “Offshore, action should fire up for yellowfin tuna with wahoo a surprise catch,” he adds. or the past six weeks Captain Walt of Light Tackle Charters has been seeing huge baitfish schools, and he says as long as water temperatures don’t plummet, he’s predicting a very good fall for striper fishing.

He says over the next four weeks, “A hundred percent of my time will be focused on striped bass. The migration will be on us strong (this month), and I’ll be hunting them” as they (stripers) forage the bait while migrating down the Chesapeake Bay toward their wintering grounds in the Atlantic Ocean.

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##Greg Kornhaber from Flemington, NJ, with a Tangier Sound speckled trout. Photo by Capt.

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“We’ll employ light tackle (12-15 pound test spinning gear) and fly gear in the 7- to 9-weight class, casting around structure such as points, jetties, sod banks,” he says and adds that he and his clients will cruise open Bay and Sound waters looking for birds tipping off a rockfish feeding frenzy.

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f the next four weeks prove to be as good as the last four weeks, fishermen wetting a line with Captain Harry Nield of KingFish II Charters will be smiling from ear to ear.

An email Captain Harry sent me just before I filed this column simply read, “Epic day with 18 reds from 35 to 50 pounds today!” He fished with Mark Wheatly, Bill Megason, and Fred Connley, all from Salisbury, MD. “We were trolling the middle Bay area with Huntington Drones,” Captain Harry says of the awesome trip.

Very soon he will be wrapping up his bottom fishing season, which he said has been nothing short of fantastic. In coming weeks he’ll gear up to jig, live line, and troll up the resident stripers heading down into the Tangier Sound area.

“We will primarily be live lining the mid-grade rockfish until November when we will be dropping down south

a bit and going on the hunt for the trophy stripers,” he says. “All signs point to a very good fall season.” aptain Sonney Forrest of Reel Relief Charters will be heading into the home stretch of his Chesapeake season by spending the next two weeks casting lures to shallow water stripers, as well as chasing any bluefish that haven’t yet left the Bay waters off Solomons.

“Look for the birds diving over bait,” he says. “But even if there aren’t any birds, there still may be feeding stripers, blues, and even gray trout. Oily slicks on the water’s surface can sometimes mean there are rockfish and blues feeding on menhaden lower in the water column.” Try jigging metal lures or heavier bucktail style jigs. You might need as much as four ounces to counter the currents to reach the fish.

If you pick up something on your fish meter well below the frenzy, it could be gray trout, which are very few in number these days but if

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##Devon Hoskins and Neil Celis from Woodbridge, VA, were jigging “Gotcha” plugs in 40 feet of water off Breezy Point into breaking fish and caught 20 bluefish and two nice Spanish Mackerel too.

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they’re around, they often hang below the fray to pick up an easy meal.

As the water temperatures drop, Captain Sonney will look to deeper water to catch legal stripers and the last of the bluefish, which often commingle to devour silversides, anchovies and menhaden this time of year, as they prepare to leave the Bay. He suggests trolling small bucktails or swimbaits, or beef up your jigging lure to get deep enough. See Captain Sonney’s ad in PropTalk’s charter boat section. fter a disappointing speckled trout season, and that’s putting it politely, Captain Kevin Josenhans of Josenhans Fly Fishing says his focus will be almost entirely on striped bass.

That’s a marked change from previous years when the speckled trout bit well into October.

Just before this column was put to bed, Captain Kevin told me there

A ##Tanner Hurst releases a 51-inch red drum caught during the Cobia Classic. Tanner won the youth division with a 41.2 pound cobia.

had been a good influx of quality rockfish in waters around Maryland and Virginia’s Bay barrier islands. He’ll guide his clients to cast flies and soft plastics to them in the skinny water, and once (or if) temperatures drop too far this month, they’ll look for the baitfish party in the open waters of the Chesapeake and Tangier Sound.

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elaware fishermen are gearing up this month for the first run of large rockfish in Delaware Bay, says Eric Burnley.

“In late October, rockfish in Delaware Bay will show up first in the Upper Bay where chunking with fresh bunker is the ticket to success,” he says. “Later in the month and into November the rockfish will move down the bay and stage at the Eights and

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ne of the most difficult ways to learn how to fish the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean is trial and error. Then there’s the boat issue; we don’t all have one. Luckily, the Bay region is chock-full of knowledgeable guides and charter captains to show you the ropes and head boats, on which you can take a day’s journey with a bunch of like-minded piscatorial enthusiasts to find out where the hot spots are. Sweet!

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##Marianna Valencia from Germantown, MD, was out with her family on Sunday and caught this citation Spanish mackerel off Breezy Point.

Overfalls Shoal.” Eric recommends trolling or drifting with live eels.

If it’s doormat flounder you’re after this month, fish the wrecks and reefs in the ocean.

##Montgomery Firefighters with Spanish mackerel.

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“It has been a banner year for these fish, and if we don’t get any severe storms, flounder will be available at the Old Grounds and reef sites 10 and 11,” he predicts.

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lthough it may not be as sexy as a secluded marsh, or not nearly as famous as its neighbor to the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel (CBBT), if it’s stripers, trout (gray and spotted), red drum, and flounder you seek, you may want to seriously consider fishing the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel (HRBT) this month. The 3.5-mile long structure, the first bridge-tunnel to incorporate artificial islands when built in the 1950s, spans the famous Hampton Roads through which ships of commerce and war traverse.

Where to Splash Willoughby Boat Ramp 13th View and Bayville Street, Norfolk, VA: 2 ramps, 5 acre site, 80 parking spaces, open sunrise to sunset, pay phone, portable restroom facilities.

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And it’s not just man-made vessels plying these waters. Every migrating fish — croakers, flounder, drum — that exits the James and Elizabeth rivers and enters the Bay must pass over and around the HRBT, says PropTalk contributor Ric Burnley.

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You’ll never confuse the HRBT structure with the CBBT, but the smaller version is still, in its own way, a fish magnet. Years ago Burnley and pioneer kayak fisherman “Kayak” Kevin Whitley let me tag along on a midnight, winter striper trip. I recall it held a decent number of fish, even that late in the year.

But that’s a story for another time, so let’s just say I’ve had less stressful paddles.

For Virginia fishermen, their prodigious list of gamefish options available at the HRBT and all Bay waters expanded by one on October 4 when the state’s fall Chesapeake Bay striped bass season opened.

And speaking of rockfish, these prized gamefish lurk among bridgetunnel complex’s support structure, and will hit soft plastics rigged on leadheads, swim baits, live eels, and topwater lures, especially tossed at night into the HRBT’s light lines.

Local sharpies know you can bag a nice fall flounder that hang around the Willoughby Bar. Tagging data has shown that many of these flatfish that were tagged at the HRBT come back. Tactics and lures are much the same as other flounder spots: live spot (if still around) or strip of belly meat on a skirted jig like The Bug, or Gulp! or similar scent soft plastic fished on a 1/2to 1-ounce jighead. For flounder, locals say to focus on the HRBT’s many bars, such as Willoughby Bar and the east bar that parallels the east side of the bridge.

You may get trout and reds to bite on a slow-retrieved twitch or jerk bait (MirroLure, Rapala, Heddon, or Yo Zuri). Cast to structure or along edges.

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Moorings Adds Destinations The Moorings will soon introduce power yacht charters to bases in St. Lucia and St. Martin. Once available, customers will be able to enjoy a yacht like the new Moorings 514 Power Catamaran in these destinations.

Moorings bases in Belize, Croatia, the British Virgin Islands, and Thailand will soon offer power yacht charters aboard the 514PC as well. “Whether you’re a seasoned boater or a casual traveler with no experience at all, the 514PC seems to offer something for everyone,” says Shannan Brennan, Head of Global Marketing for The Moorings. moorings.com

Jim Osborne Opens Osborne Yachts Jim Osborne, familiar Annapolis yacht broker, announces the opening of Osborne Yachts, a full service brokerage firm representing quality motor and sailing yachts.

Leveraging his 40-plus years of boating experience and unmatched dedication to clients, Osborne is excited about this new venture. “I’ve been messing around with boats for a long time … it’s finally time to take the helm and steer my own course.” Osborne Yachts is located at the edge of Annapolis Harbor at Fourth Street and Spa Creek opposite the Yacht Basin and City Dock. yachtworld.com/osborneyachts

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New Marina in Trappe The new Ferry Point Marina conveniently located on the Choptank River at the base of the Route 50 bridge is now under new ownership and management. The marina still offers 112 slips, fuel dock, a ship’s store, dry storage, a 50-ton Travelift, and full maintenance and repair services. gatewaymarina.com Follow us!

C-JAM Yacht Sales of Somers Point, NJ, has expanded to the Chesapeake Bay region providing sales and service.

With its new office located in the Bay Bridge Marina on Kent Island, C-JAM will provide sales for the Monterey, Cobia, and Pathfinder lines of boats throughout the Chesapeake Bay region.

C-JAM offers certified service on Yamaha, Mercruiser, and Volvo engines with mobile service available. “We are very excited about our new Maryland location. Ben Johnson has been hired as our new manager to run the store,” says Al Mury, COO of C-JAM Yacht Sales. cjamyachtsales.com

The List of Clean Marinas Grows Essex Marina and Boat Sales is the latest marina to be added to the growing list of Maryland Clean Marinas.

The marina earned the certification for its work to prevent pollution and meet regulations for more sustainable operations. essexboatsales.com

Fluid Watercraft Makes its Debut Affinity Marine Group is pleased to announce the opening of its new facility in Stevensville, MD, and the debut of Fluid Watercraft, a company focused on the development and sales of cabin RIBs (Rigid Inflatable Boats) for North America. Partnering with South Africa’s Gemini Marine, a leading builder of quality RIBs for more than 35 years, as well as other worldwide suppliers, Fluid Watercraft is able to deliver boats of exceptional quality for a reasonable price. With prices starting at just over $160,000, these new models will allow interested boaters to enjoy the benefits of large cabin RIBs that have previously been perceived as too expensive. fluidboats.com

Knot 10 adds Randy Walterhoefer Knot 10 Yacht Sales is pleased to announce the addition of Randy Walterhoefer to its team. Randy joins Knot 10 with years of experience in the boat business. He founded a well-known boat detailing company and crewed on several mega yachts before making an impact on the world of yacht brokerage. Randy will help to continue the company’s growing success in the Mid-Atlantic and Florida markets. Marc Benvenuto, president of Knot 10 Yacht Sales says, “Randy will play a key role at Knot 10 utilizing his experience with larger boats and the mega yacht market.” knot10.com

A New Lift Campbell’s Boatyard at Jack’s Point in Oxford, MD, recently purchased a 25ton marine Travelift. This will allow the staff to haul boats up to 50 feet with a maximum beam of 16 feet and a seven-foot draft. campbellsboatyards.com

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Located at our Kent Island office. Please contact Cliff: 410-279-3999, Cliff@AnnaplisYachtSales.com

26’ Composite Center Console Starting at $78,000, is a well priced fishing machine. Call now for our extensive option list & pricing CC, Cuddy & Express models also available. lewis@compositeyacht.biz 410-476-4414

24’ Maxum ’03 2400 Single Mercruiser 5.0L Alpha 220-hp I/O gas - $15,900 – Contact a salesman at (410) 867-9550 or boatinfomd@clarkslanding.com

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26’ Glacier Bay 2685 Coastal Runner ’05 Twin Suzuki 4/Stroke 140 HP, AC/ Heat, lighting used, lift kept, never been bottom painted, asking $69,900 Call Rob Dorfmeyer (216) 533-9187 at Curtis Stokes & Associates or email rob@curtisstokes.net

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50' Grand Banks 2014 - In Stock!

50' Grand Banks 2014 - In Stock!

63' Hatteras 2002 - Call Chuck: 703.999.7696

50' Hatteras 1996 - Call Roger: 410.456.3659

50' Tiara 2003 - Call Hank: 804.337.1945

50’ Hatteras 2002 - Call Roger: 410.456.3659

48' Sea Ray 2003 - Call Chuck: 703.999.7696

48' Sea Ray 2005 - Call Roger: 410.456.3659

48’ Sabre 2013 - Call Chris: 757.509.0742

48' San Juan 2006 - Call Chuck: 703.999.7696

48’ Sea Ray 2009 - Call Scott: 757.570.3944

45’ Formula 2008 - Call Chuck: 703.999.7696

45’ Viking 2004 - Call Hank: 804.337.1945

45' Sea Ray 2006 - Call Jud: 757.846.7909

44' Carver 2006 - Call Scott: 757.570.3944

43' Silverton 2005 - Call Harry: 757.912.6784

42' Grand Banks 1996 - Call Chuck: 703.999.7696

41' Meridian 2007 - Call Harry: 757.912.6784

41’ Grand Banks 2009 - Call Chuck: 703.999.7696

40' Legacy 2005 - Call Chuck: 703.999.7696

38' Sabre 2013 - In Stock!

37' Back Cove 2014 - In Stock!

34' American Tug 2006 - Call Chuck: 703.999.7696

34’ Back Cove 2015 - In Stock

60’ Striker 1979 - Call Roger: 410.456.3659 58' Spindrift 1986 - Call Scott: 703.307.5900 55’ Buddy Davis 2001 - Call Peter: 252.725.3133 55’ Sea Ray 1993 - Call Pete: 757.876.9227 54’ Hatteras 2005 - Call Mark: 757.406.1673 54’ Custom Carolina 1999 - Call Roger: 410.456.3659 53’ Hatteras 1985 - Call Harry: 757.912.6784 53' Ocean 1994 - Call Scott: 443.373.6313 53' Ocean 1995 - Call Roger: 410.456.3659 52’ Viking 2002 - Call Jud: 757.846.7909 50’ Viking 1998 - Call Jud: 757.846.7909 50’ Hatteras 1993 - Call Mark: 757.406.1673 50' Viking 1993 - Call Pete: 757.876.9227

50' Viking 1990 - Call Hank: 804.337.1945 48’ Cavileer 2004 - Call John D: 910.262.5566 47’ Post 1997 - Call Hank: 804.337.1945 47’ Viking 2000 - Call Jud: 757.846.7909 45’ Willis 1993 - Call Doug: 443.497.2582 44' Sea Ray 1995 - Call Roger: 410.456.3659 43' Viking 1979 - Call Scott: 703.307.5900 43’ Viking 2002 - Call Sean: 910.620.1900 43’ Ocean 2003 - Call Doug: 443.497.2582 43’ Viking 2001 - Call Jud: 757.846.7909 43’ Bertram 1990 - Call Scott: 757.570.3944 43’ Grand Banks 2003 - Call Mark: 757.406.1673 42' Hatteras 1980 - Call Harry: 757.912.6784

42' President 2001 - Call John: 610.220.5619 42' Phil Jones 2001 - Call Pete: 757.876.9227 41' Maxum 1996 - Call Mark: 757.406.1673 40’ Sea Ray 1996 - Call Roger: 410.456.3659 40’ Rinker 2007 - Call Roger: 410.456.3659 40’ Cabo 2006 - Call Scott: 703.307.5900 40’ Eagle 2004 - Call Dean: 610.496.7685 40’ Mariner 2004 - Call Chuck: 703.999.7696 40’ Topaz 2005 - Call Hank: 804.337.1945 38’ Rampage 2005 - Call Mark: 757.406.1673 37’ Egg Harbor 2007 - Call Pete: 757.876.9227 36' Grand Banks 1983 - Call Mark: 757.406.1673 35' Cabo 2000 - Call John: 610.220.5619

35’ Scopinich 1999 - Call Roger: 410.456.3659 35’ Albin 2006 - Call Scott: 757.570.3944 34’ Glacier Bay 2005 - Call Chris: 757.509.0742 34' Bayliner 2002 - Call Chuck: 703.999.7696 33' Sea Ray 2008 - Call Pete: 757.876.9227 33' Formula 2007 - Call John: 610.220.5619 33’ Rampage 2005 - Call Mark: 757.406.1673 32’ Robin Smith 2002 - Call Roger: 410.456.3659 32' Cabo 2007 - Call Roger: 410.456.3659 31’ Albemarle 2004 - Call Doug: 443.497.2582 28' Regulator 2014 - Call Pete: 757.876.9227 28' Regulator 2011 - Call Jud: 757.846.7909 28' Chris Craft 2008 - Call Scott: 757.570.3944

BROKERAGE & CLASSIFIED 26’ Sea Ray ’87 260 Weekender Single Mercruiser 454 MAG Alpha 330-hp I/O Gas - $6,788 - Contact Kim at (410) 6044300 or kewing@clarkslanding.com

Grady-White 286 ’98 Dual 150-hp Yamaha 2 strokes, 500 hrs, Engines just gone through, Boat detailed, Great Bay fishing boat, trailer included in great shape, just inspected, $34,700 Call Josh Clark (804) 824-3606 or email Josh@dozieryachts.com 28’ Mastercraft ‘05 Very clean! Must see! Trailer not included. Only $53,000.

Please call Stephen K. Parker 410-2879400 x212 or Cell 443-5532518 sparker@jacksonmarines.com

26’ Sea Ray Dancer ’06 Mercruiser 350 MPI w/Bravo III, A/C, black hull & canvas, low hrs, nice! $46,000, call Chuck 703-999-7696, cmeyers@bluewateryachtsales.com 26’ Wellcraft ’00 2600 Martinique Single Mercruiser 5.7 EFI 260-hp I/O gas w/ Trailer - $13,941 – Contact Barrie at (410) 867-9550 or 28’ Northern Bay ‘03 Downeast picnic bdavenport@clarkslanding.com boat, Calvin Beal, Jr. design, Yanmar 240-hp. (low hrs), chartplotter/radar, thruster, galley, head w/shower, swim platform, shed kept, beautiful & flawless. $125,000 888-854-9398 eastportyachtsales@comcast.net www.eastportyachtsales.com

29’ Sea Ray Amberjack ’06 Perfect fisher/cruiser combination boat. A must see to truly appreciate. 10’6” beam, twin Mercruiser 350 Bravo IIIs, 5.0 Kohler Generator. $85,000 – Paul (240) 6204400 or roosterpsr@gmail.com

Seamaster 28 ’00 Fish or cruise.

Mercruiser 350 MPI inboard-outboard.

Outriggers, enclosures, Head, galley, 600 hrs, fresh bottom paint, 2 new batteries. Professionally maintained, shrink-wrapped every year. $22,500, (301) 863-3743.. jfbone@verizon.net 29’ Strike Center Console ’03 Very economical, Very clean, Cuddy w/ AC, upper station, Cummins 450C, Garmin chart plotter, Furuno sounder, Si-Tex radar, bow thruster, martin@compositeyacht.biz, 410-4764414

28’ Cruisers 2870 Express ’03 Volvo 4.3 Liters GXI w/200 hours, AC, Kohler 5.0KW Generator, 30APM charger, swim ladder, Bimini Top w/camper top, trim tabs $42k Call Rob Dorfmeyer (216) 533-9187 or rob@curtisstokes.net

27’ 2000 Chaparral 270 Signature ‘00 FRESH WATER boat with rebuilt Mercruiser 350 MAG MPI 310-hp with only 40 hrs. Air Condition w/Heat. $27,700. Call Stephen K. Parker (443) 553-2518.

29’ Sea Ray Sundancer ‘98 Super 27’ Cobalt 272 bow rider ’06 With Volvo 28’ Bayliner 289 Classic Merc 5.7L 350 clean w/full accommodations for 6.

8.1Gi 375-Hp eng/duoprop drive. All the HP w/only 356 hrs, Genset, AC, Generator, A/C, heat, windlass & GPS. options you want, known for their great full canvas plus, lift kept, excellent cond., Swim platform w/walk thru transom ride, comfort and storage, $54,900. asking $34,900. Call Rob Dorfmeyer door. Canvas & carpet replaced 2013.

David Malkin 410-280-2038 or (216) 533-9187 at Curtis stokes $29,500 Sassafras Harbor Marina Yacht david@northpointyachtsales.com & Associates or email Sales 410-275-8000. rob@curtisstokes.net 27’ Judge Chesapeake ’01 Classic 29’ Tiara 2900 Coronet Custom ‘04 Downeast style, Inboard Yanmar dsl, 28’ Cutwater 2013 and 2012 Starting at Stored indoors for 9 months of year, light bow/ stern thrusters, dual steering $159,000. All factory options. Both seasonal use, professionally stations $48,500 Call Tony Tumas day yachts at our office and ready to enjoy maintained, full canvas and electronics. or evening (443) 553-5046. the 2014 season! Two of the rarest boats Offered at $74,900 call Ken Comerford email: tony@greatblueyachts.com, on the used market today. Pocket-Yacht 410-280-2038 or see photos & full specs at (410) 827-5230. ken@northpointyachtsales.com www.greatblueyachts.com 29’ Back Cove ’04 S-315HP Yanmar dsl, hardtop, oil change system, Awlcraft pain ’09, AC/HT, bow thruster and much more!

Asking $139,900.00 Jim Reynolds (410) 310-2180

27’ Sport Craft 272 ’99 New engine in ’07, low hours. Asking $23,000. Located at our Kent Island office. Contact Kate Chaney at (410) 279-6445 or Kchaney@AnnapolisYachtSales.com 28’ Legacy Yachts 28 ‘00 Clean and well cared for, hull painted in 2011 along with bottom paint, all exterior varnish work redone this year, excellent day cruiser or local weekender $88,800 call Tommy Harken 843-830-4483 or tommy@northpointyachtsales.com

28’ Judge ’05 Super clean with twin Honda 150’s with under 300 hrs.

Located at Bert Jabin’s yacht yard. $85,000.

Please contact Cliff at 410-279-3999 or Cliff@AnnapolisYachtSales.com 28’ Sea Ray ’07 280 Sundancer Twin Mercruiser 4.3L MPI 220-hp I/O Gas -$68,900 - Contact Mike at (410) 8679550 or mike@clarkslanding.com

29’ Hinckley Talaria 29 R ’03 Jan Pieter has been lovingly maintained & has very few hrs on her dsl eng. She lives under a custom built, covered slip & has always been Hinckley maintained. Priced at $219,000. Offered by Hinckley Yachts, contact Peter Howard (410) 263-0095 or phoward@hinckleyyachts.com 29’ Ranger Tug ’13 All factory options including custom trailer. 87 original hours! Shows like new. $149,000 Pocket-Yacht (410) 827-5230.

30’ Bruckman Blue Star 29.9 ‘99 Classic downeast style, good for any type of cruising, all the features you need, recent upgrades, $119,500 Contact David Cox at 410-310-3476 or davidcox@northpointyachtsales.com 30’ Sea Ray ‘96 Sundancer Twin Mercruiser 5.7L 210-hp I/O Gas $24,900 – Contact Kellie at (410) 6044300 or kmoody@clarkslanding.com

30’ Ocran Boatworks Deadrise ’87 Westerbeke dsl 170-hp, Tons of work recently completed, Priced to sell, own a piece of Northern Neck History, Just reduced in price! $14,900, Call Josh Clark (804) 824-3606 Josh@dozieryachts.com 31’ Albin Tournament Express ‘04 Clean, low hrs, re-powered in 2009 w/a Cummins 6-BTA. New cockpit vinyl/ varnish, geared toward the avid angler/ cruising enthusiast, $89,500. David Malkin 410-280-2038 or david@northpointyachtsales.com 31’ Bertram Fly Bridge ’80 Twin 504 Cummins. Lift kept since 1990.

New glasstech deck, starters, impellers, voltage regulators 2008.

New refrigerator 2010. New electric head 2011. $52,500.

410-4799720. Mathewsboats.com

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31’ Silverton 310 ’84 Convertible Twin Chrysler 5.2L 235-hp I/O - $7,500 Contact a salesman at (410) 867-9550 or boatinfomd@clarkslanding.com

31’ Albemarle 310XF ’04 3126 Cats(300 hrs) Lightly used on the Chesapeake. All factory options including tower, trolling valves, genset, windlass.

Raymarine electronics, custom cockpit sunshade. Call Doug 443-497-2582

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31’ Tiara 3100 Open ’85 Twin Crusader Inboards, plotter, Air / Heat, exceptional cond. - Perfect for cruising or fishing $29,900 Call Tony Tumas day or evening (443) 553-5046. email: tony@ greatblueyachts.com, see photos & full specs at www.greatblueyachts.com

31’ Blackfin Combi Solidly constructed, reliable, ideal for fishing inshore/off-shore. Great open helm station. Comfortable accommodations below are adequate for overnight cruising.

Reduced to $72,500.

32’ Silverton Sedan Bridge ‘92 David Cox 410-310-3476 or T/235 Crusaders.

Go boating davidcox@northpointyachtsales.com on a budget! $25,000 Call Dave

Local, Professional, Honest ‘06 Symbol 68

$1,399,000

‘99 53 Carver Voyager

$283,000

410-297-9400 X214, 302-242-0564 Dmelvin@Jacksonmarinesales.com

31’ Formula Bowrider ’08 Black metallic Imron hullsides, upgraded 375hp 496s, all options. Lift kept, one owner, local boat in great shape. Only asking $119,000 Call Ned Dozier, 443-9950732, ned@grandeyachts.com

32’ Regal 3260 Commodore ’01 Very well equipped, spacious cruiser accommodates 6. Powered by Twin 300-hp Merc. w/Bravo III O/D. 5 KW generator. Clean, ready to go. $48,000 Sassafras Harbor Marina Yacht Sales 410-275-8000

33’ Chaparral Signature 330 ’04 Twin Volvo 5.7 Gxi, gen Air, plotter, radar only 360 hrs $67,000 Call Cherie Starner day or evening 800-604-3242. email: cherie@greatblueyachts.com, see photos & full specs at www.greatblueyachts.com

33’ Greenline Hybrid ’11 $219,900!

Great cond. w/low hrs, clean! Hybrid dsl/ 31’ Sea Ray 310 ’01 REDUCED! electric w/solar power! Contact Aaron Moeller 410-267-8181 or Beautiful example of the 310, Aaron@AnnapolisYachtSales.com meticulously maintained, Motivated seller, This 310 Searay is a one owner boat.

The owner has spared no expense in keeping this the best 310 on the Chesapeake Bay. $53,900. Contact: 410 279-3999 or Cliff@AnnapolisYachtSales.com

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‘04 Markley 46

$175,000

$195,000 See at Brokerage Cove, Annapolis Powerboat Show

33’ Back Cove ‘10 Dealer demo boat, in like new condition, Cummins QSB 480 HP (76 hours), Onan Gen set, Imtra bow/ stern thrusters, Contact David Malkin david@northpointyachtsales.com or 443-790-2786 33’ Chris Craft ‘07 a Corsair 33 HERITAGE EDITION, spacious forward cabin, separate head, twin 425 mercruisers, 496 Mag/HO, dual props, 5kw generator, $129,000. Contact Ken Comerford 410-991-1511 or ken@northpointyachtsales.com

31’ Rinker 310 Fiesta Vee ’01 Lift kept and stored w/no bottom paint, new electronics ’12, new AC/Heat 16,000 BTU in ‘11, 5.0 Merc I/Os 260-hp.

Asking $40k, lift sale negotiable, Rob Dorfmeyer 216-533-9187 Curtis Stokes & Associates or email rob@curtisstokes.net

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‘03 Riviera 47

‘08 Regal 4460 SportYacht

$399,000

$299,000

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‘05 Tiara 4400 Sovran

‘02 43 Ocean Yachts

$369,900

$249,000

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33’ Rinker Twin Mercs 5.7 Liters 810 hrs asking $45k Curtis Stokes & Associates call Rob Dorfmeyer 216-5339187 rob@curtisstokes.net

Albin 33 Trawler ’79 Compact, easily handled trawler for cruising/living aboard. 3 cabins, 2 heads, dual steering stations. Diesel engine under 1500 hrs. $39,900.

S&J Yachts 804-7760604 www.sjyachts.com

33’ Rinker 300 Express Cruiser ’07 Low hrs (175 hrs.), Air-conditioning and very well maintained. Priced to 34’ MJM 34z ‘07 “half the fuel, twice the fun,” innovative sport cruiser, Yanmar sell at $73,000.

Contact Bob Oberg (410)-267-8181 or 440HP electronic engine, teak decks, great electronics, boat lift stored.

Bob@AnnapolisYachtSales.com Contact Ken Comerford at 33’ Sea Ray 330 ’10 Sundancer ken@northpointyachtsales.com or Twin Mercruiser 350 MAG 300-hp I/B 410-991-1511 Gas - $155,000 - Contact Paul at (410) 34’ Rinker ‘05 342 Twin Mercruiser 496 867-9550 or pjlash@clarkslanding.com MAG Bravo 3 375-hp I/O Gas - $89,900 Contact Kim at (410) 604-4300 or VISIT US AT THEkewing@clarkslanding.com BOAT SHOWS!

34’ Meridian 341 ’03 Meticulously maintained. Hardwood flooring in salon.

Flybridge enclosure glass recently replaced. Interior openness, panoramic views, elegant amenities. A real “10”. $119,900 S&J Yachts 410-5713605 www.sjyachts.com

34’ Silverton Express Cruiser ’89 350 Crusaders, new exhaust, heads rebuilt, generator,. 13’ 6’ beam, Furuno GPS/ Depth/fish, AC/ heat. galley, Microwave, refrig. Windlass, Spotlight. ”ALL works”!

Runs good, Moving, must sell. Very nice boat (410) 703-6553

Trawler Fest, Sept. 25 - Sept. 28 @ K Dock U.S. Powerboat Show, Oct. 16 - Oct. 19 @ F2 Dock & on land at City Dock 410.267.8181 Annapolis, MD

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21’ Yamaha AR210 ‘10 $29,000

25’ Ranger Tug ‘08 $89,900

45’ Beneteau Antares 13.80 ‘06 $262,500

52’ Beneteau Swift Trawler 52 ‘14 $1,290,000

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35’ Albin ‘06 TE Original owner, low hour twin Volvo diesels, Northern Lights genset in soundshield, 2 zones Heat/AC, Teak/Holly floor, 2 SR/1 head, stand-up shower.

Scott James 757-570-3944, sjames@bluewateryachtsales.com

35’ Carver 350 ’03 Living and cruising pleasure w/high visibility & comfort. Well maintained w/attention to outfitting & details. A “bring your gear and go” boat. $109,000 S&J Yachts 410-5713605 www.sjyachts.com

35’ Chaparral 330 Signature ’04 Impeccably maintained one owner boat w/only 400 hrs! Great layout for entertaining with every option. $79,900. Call Scott 703-307-5900, smacdonald@blulewateryachtsales.com

35’ Contender ’99 Lift kept, twin Yamaha 250s, many upgrades. 2-boat owner. $48,900 Call Ned Dozier, 443995-0732, ned@theyachtgroup.com 35’ Sea Ray 350 ’12 Sundancer Twin Mercruiser 350 Axius 320-hp I/O Gas - $239,900 - Contact a salesman at (410) 604-4300 or boatinginfomd@ clarkslanding.com

35’ Egg Harbor Convertible ‘90 35’ Silverton MY ’01 Lil No Jo, “Golden Egg” Edition, updated T/Crusader 7.4MPIs, 380 hrs, Gen, electronics, very good condition, A/C, 2 large staterooms/2 heads! motivated seller. $49,000 Call Asking $84,500, Call Chuck 703-999Ned Dozier, 443-995-0732, 7696, cmeyers@bluewateryachtsales.com ned@theyachtgroup.com 36’ Northern Bay Flybridge ‘01 Top choice for someone looking for a Downeast cruiser, split head w/large shower, volvo dsl power, $167,500 Contact Tommy Harken at 843-830-4483 or tommy@northpointyachtsales.com 36’ Silverton 360 ‘98 Express Twin Crusaders 454 XLI 320-hp V-Drive Gas 35’ 2009 Donzi ZR 009 Edition $68,500 – Contact Brad at (443) 2621760 or bheil@clarkslanding.com Twin 496 H.O. Mercruisers, 125 hrs.

Asking $117,000 Please contact Jason Whitson at Jackson Marine Sales (410) 287-9400 x215 or (484) 994-4244 jwhitson@jacksonmarinesales.com

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38’ O’Neil Jones ‘66 Fishing Boat A classic Chesapeake Bay fishing boat, totally restored to first class condition, open covered cockpit, great layout, Contact David Cox at 410-310-3476 or davidcox@northpointyachtsales.com

36’ Carver Mariner ’06 Roomy cockpit & bridge for open-air entertainment.

Custom covers for exterior seating.

Complete instrumentation, full bridge enclosure. Well loved. Just reduced! $118,000 S&J Yachts 410-5713605 www.sjyachts.com 36’ Cruisers 3650 MY ’96 Spacious salon, full galley & dinette. Tub in the aft head compartment. U-shaped lounge on FB. T-MerC. Will consider trade $68,500 Call Sassafras Harbor Marina Yacht Sales (888) 221-5022 36’ Hinckley Picnic Boat Classic ’99 Ciao Bella is a Hinckley maintained Classic Picnic Boat /many recent upgrades including Flag Blue Awlgrip and bowrail. She is very clean & ready to go. $215,000. Offered by Hinckley Yachts, contact Peter Howard (410) Howard (410) 263-0095 or phoward@hinckleyyachts.com

36’ Little Harbor Whisper Jet ’98 Jet drive boat w/generator and air conditioning. Clean and ready to go.

Located in Jabins Yacht Yard. $177,500.

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

38’ Sea Ray 380 ‘01 Sundancer Twin Mercruiser 7.4L MPI 380-hp I/B Gas 37’ Sea Ray ‘91 Sedan Bridge $124,500 - Contact Paul at (410) 340T/330 Cummins with only 120 hrs.

2750 or pjlash@clarkslanding.com Air&Gen $49,000 CALL DAVE (410) 297 9400X214 (302) 242-0564 Dmelvin@Jacksonmarinesales.com

36’ Marine Trader ’79 Single Lehman dsl, gen set, dual Air/Heat, thruster, dual E80 plotter / radar, Pilot $34,900 Call Tony Tumas day or evening (443) 5535046. email: tony@greatblueyachts. com, see photos & full specs at www.greatblueyachts.com

36’ Tiara Coronet ’13 Flag Blue hullsides, twin Cummins common rail dsls, one owner.

All options including outdoor kitchen and full electronics including Sat TV. Our trade!

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

38’ Bertram 38 III Convertible ’81 Great cond., well maintained, high quality fishing boat. Fresh bottom paint.

Great value at $89,000. Contact Ian Dimka 410-267-8181 or Ian@AnnapolisYachtSales.com

37’ Formula 370 PC ’02 with only 400 hrs. Very well equipped, clean, and meticulously maintained.

Located in Annapolis, contact Kate 38’ Californian Sports Fish ’85 Chaney at 410-279-6445 or at Solidly built, helm station on Fly bridge, Kchaney@AnnapolisYachtSales.com comfortable seating, spacious 38’ Carver Aft Cabin ‘89 Two head w/separate shower stall, stateroom, 2 head floorplan. New carpet heating/AC, generator. Offered at & curtains in 2012. Large aft deck w/wet $49,500.

Contact David Cox bar & refrigerator. Powered by at 410-310-3476 or T-MerCruiser. Comfortable live-aboard. davidcox@northpointyachtsales.com $64,000 Sassafras Harbor Marina Yacht Sales (888) 221-5022

Acadia is proud to be representing Sabre and Back Cove Yachts at the Annapolis Powerboat Show! October 16th - 19th 2014

Please join us Saturday, October 25th for our Oxford VIP Event the weekend after the Annapolis Power Boat show. Come see all our boats without the crowds, sea trials available, and of course what could be better than a fall weekend in Oxford, MD

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BROKERAGE & CLASSIFIED 385 Pursuit Offshore OS ’12 This is the Flagship model of the Pursuit fleet! 3 Yamaha 4-stroke OB each 350-hp, Bow thruster, genset, radar, GPS, TV/DVD/ CD etc. Asking $399,000 Drew Donald (410 )714-3442

38’ Carver Super Sport ’06 565 hrs, Crusaders, bow thruster, Sport package, AC, Gen set, 2x staterooms, Garmin electronics, standing tall. $159,900 Call Rob Dorfmeyer 216-5339187 or rob@curtisstokes.net

38’ Cruisers 3870 ’99 Grainne – T/380hp Mercruiser MPIs, A/C, gen, Private 2 Strm Layout with 2 heads! Reduced! $74,900, Call Chuck 703-999-7696, cmeyers@bluewateryachtsales.com

38’ Evans Deadrise Cruiser Cummins QSC 490-hp, 9kw Onan, Furuno NavNet, inverter, Heat & Air, island berth, electric toilet, commercial fridge/ freezer, $249,000 410-476-4414 martin@compositeyacht.biz, 39’ Sea Ray Sundancer ’04 One owner, lift kept, beyond perfect. Blue hull, hard top, bow thruster, many, many updates. $169,000 Call Ned Dozier, 443-995-0732, ned@theyachtgroup.com www.theyachtgroup.com

38’ Chris Craft Catalina 381 ’86 Dsl powered. Great livaboard/cruiser. Island berth forward, queen berth aft, tremendous storage.

Wonderful updated interior, marble countertops. $59,900 S&J Yachts 410-5713605 www.sjyachts.com

38’ Egg Harbor Aft Cabin ’87 Very rare boat from Egg Harbor.

Perfect live-aboard or extended range cruiser. Well maintained. $63,000.

Contact Ian Dimka 410-267-8181 or Ian@AnnapolisYachtSales.com

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39’ Silverton Sidewalk 392 ’00 Twin Cat dsls, gen set, Air / Heat, New 38’ Marine Trader ’80 Recent survey, flybridge canvas, aft deck hardtop w/ very clean & well maintained, Ford enclosure, pilot, plotter, radar Lehman dsl, great cruiser or Immaculate! $119,000 Call Tony Tumas livaboard, ac/ heat, includes lots of spare day or evening (443) 553-5046. engine parts, priced to sell, $63,500, Call email: tony@greatblueyachts.com, see Josh Clark 804-824-3606 or photos & full specs at josh@dozieryachts.com www.greatblueyachts.com 38’ Sabre Express ’06 She offers low engine hrs, great performance, regular maint. And is ready to cruise today!

T-380 Cummins, Onan Gen Set, AC/HT, bow thruster etc. Asking $359,000 Drew Donald (410) 714-3442

RIVIERA YACHTS 48’ Glass Boatworks ‘04 ..................................$269,000 47’ Riviera Excaliburs (2) from .....................$185,000 44’ Riviera Sport Yacht ‘09 .............................$599,000 40’ Formula SS, 2 avail. from .......................... $99,000

Riviera Belize 54 Daybridge

Riviera 5000 Sport Yacht with Zeus

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Riviera 565 SUV with IPS

NEW 6000 Sport Yacht

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Introducing The All-New 37 Marlago

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Convertible Flybridges Available in 38’ - 75’ Express Sport Yachts Available in 36’ - 58’

40’ Mainship ‘06 ................................................$199,000 39’ Sea Ray Dancer, lift kept .........................$169,000 35’ Marlago, several avail. from..................... $54,900 31’ Formula Bowrider ‘08...............................$119,000

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50’ Sea Ray Sundancer ’97 .......$159,900 43’ Californian ’85...................... $114,900 43’ Mainship ’01 .........................$189,500 42’ Grand Banks ’74 refit ..........$129,000 40’ Meridian 408 ’04...................$189,900 38’ Mariner Orient ’02 ................$159,500

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32’ Boston Whaler Outrage ’06 $109,900 27’ Chaparral 276 SSi ’06 ............$47,500 27’ Chaparral Signature 270 ’03 $43,000

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48’ Sea Ray ‘01 Sedan Bridge Twin Caterpillar 3196TA 660hp I/B diesel $289,900 - Contact Barrie at (410) 8679550 or bdavenport@clarkslanding. com

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“September” is an exceptional vessel & must be seen to appreciate. Extended FB canopy to accommodate dinghy & cove aft CP. Asking $385,000 Jim Karr (410) 310-3045 46’ Silverton Motoryacht Aft Cabin ’92 Well maintained, cruise or live-aboard, spacious, lots of updates! Twin 6-71T 2600 hrs, Just reduced in price! $119,500 Call Josh Clark (804) 8243606 Josh@dozieryachts.com

46’ Jefferson M/Y Aft-Cabin ’87 New Listing CATs 3208, a great live aboard, needs some TLC asking $29,7000.

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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.

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Attractive marina offers a quiet atmosphere and beautiful sunsets! Very well maintained facility with onsite caretaker. Annual rates only. 410-991-9660 Winter Dry Storage $25 per ft. Fall thru April 2015.

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS Acadia Yacht Sales.........................................107

Eisen Shine, Inc...............................................74

MSSA Frederick Chapter..................................38

Accent Graphics...............................................61

Fairwinds Marina..............................................68

MTAM...............................................................60

Alliance Marine...............................................105

Fawcett Boat Supplies........................................8

North Point Yacht Sales - MJM........................24

Annapolis Maritime Antiques............................74

Ferry Point Marina - Trappe.............................25

North Point Yacht Sales - Southport.................97

Annapolis School of Seamanship.....................40

Ferry Point Marina............................................72

Pantaenius America.........................................13

Annapolis Watersports.....................................68

Fluid Watercraft................................................29

Pettit Paint.............................................6,7,15,88

Annapolis Yacht Sales..........................34,94,106

Formula X2.......................................................46

Pier 4 Marina....................................................83

Automotive Training Center..............................91

Freedom Boat Club..........................................57

Pocket-Yacht Company....................................19

Bay Shore Marine.............................................50

Grande Yachts................................................108

Porter’s Seneca Marina....................................43

Black Dog Propellers........................................28

Great Blue Yachts........................................... 110

Powerhouse.....................................................51

Bluewater Yacht Sales....................................103

Harbor East Marina..........................................84

Rhode River Marina.........................................73

Boatyard Bar & Grill..........................................35

Harbour Cove...................................................48

Riverside Marine................................................5

BOE Marine....................................................120

Harbours at Solomons........................................9

Rocksgiving Tournament..................................99

Bonadeo Boatworks.........................................55

Hartge Yacht Harbor.........................................53

S&J Yachts..................................................... 111

Cape Charles Town Harbor..............................81

Herrington Harbour......................................27,42

Sassafras Harbor Marina Yacht Sales..............75

CD Outdoors....................................................99

Hinckley Yachts Annapolis..............................109

Scandia Marine Center.....................................63

Chesapeake Area Captains Assn.....................84

Interlux..............................................................10

Scandia Marine Center - Lehr..........................80

Chesapeake Beach Resort & Spa....................37

J Gordon...........................................................77

Sea Tow............................................................66

Chesapeake Boating Club................................58

Jackson Marine Sales......................................31

Skipjack Cove Yachting Center........................23

Chesapeake Light Craft....................................91

Jeanneau........................................................ 119

Smoove Wax....................................................16

Clarks Landing.................................................33

Kompletely Kustom Marine.........................21,82

South River Boat Rentals.................................58

Coastal Properties............................................71

KTI....................................................................69

St. Michaels Harbour Inn and Marina...............14

Composite Yacht..............................................90

Lighthouse Inflatables......................................61

Steven’s Battery Warehouse............................69

Coppercoat USA...............................................83

MarineMax..........................................................3

StormFender....................................................65

Curtis Stokes & Associates................................2

Maritime Solutions............................................64

Stur-Dee Boat Company..................................74

Cypress Marine................................................83

Marks Marine Insurance...................................77

Sudbury Boat Care Products............................53

Dean’s Yacht Service.......................................81

Martin Bird & Associates................................ 110

Sunset Harbor Marina......................................79

Diversified Marine.............................................51

Martini Yacht Sales...........................................72

US Marine Products.........................................38

Dozier Yachting Center.....................................32

Maryland Marina...............................................46

US Powerboating...............................................4

Dr. LED.............................................................45

MD Department of Natural Resources.............95

Vane Brothers...................................................80

East Coast Bow Thrusters................................67

Moorings...........................................................18

Viking Lifesaving...............................................64

Eastport Yacht Center......................................79

MSSA Fishing Tournament............................... 11

Wooden Boat Restoration Company................90

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The Fleet Reserve Club E

very year during the Annapolis The Annapolis branch of the FRA Powerboat Show we look forwas issued a charter on February ward to grabbing a pit beef sand3, 1928, with 44 charter members wich from one of the incredible chefs at including Annapolis mayors W.E. the Fleet Reserve Club. But on any day Quenstedt, A.G. Ellington, and R.G. that doesn’t involve a boat show, the Rowe. FRA members met at multiple Fleet Reserve Club is an enigma of Anlocations around town, but during napolis’s prime waterfront, a mysterious WWII, charter members decided club with exclusive membership. To they wanted to establish a permanent answer our own questions, we decided to look into the Club, its history, and its members, even if we aren’t allowed on its grounds when the circus isn’t in town.

The Fleet Reserve Association (FRA) was created in 1924 by Navy Chief Yeoman George L. Carlin, who wanted to create a permanent enlisted organiza##The view from the Fleet Reserve Club along Ego Alley after boat shows, when Annapolis life becomes quiet again. Photo by Richard Malm tion to represent the viewpoint of sea servicemen to Congress. Carlin created a group of place for the meetings instead of career Navy personnel to communicate having chapter meetings and game this viewpoint. Today, the FRA acts as nights at the armory. When an old a pipeline to Capitol Hill, lobbying on oyster house on Compromise Street behalf of servicemen but also acting as became available in 1946, the branch a liaison between the Departments of took out $85,000 in loans to buy the Defense, Veterans Affairs, Homeland property, with several past presidents Security, and more. Further, the FRA of the club listing their personal works to educate its members through homes as collateral. The Branch 24 seminars and regular reporting on home at 110 Compromise Street benefits, rights, and reform impacting was commissioned on July 9, 1949, servicemen. Currently, the FRA has with all the formality and celebration more than 160,000 active members and that battleships are met with at their more than 220 local branches. christenings.

Since then, the Fleet Reserve Association has grown to 180,000 members nationally. Branch 24 represents roughly 3000 local members in good standing who come to the club to socialize but also work with lobbyists and legislators to protect the wellbeing of Annapolis’s sea servicemen (and women) community. The club is a place for members to meet, socialize, and get informed.

The sandwiches dished up to Boat Show attendees constitute a fundraiser for the club, one which grosses more than $100,000 each year to maintain the building. On average, 20-25 top rounds are purchased daily to supply hungry attendees, with the record number being over 60 top rounds. More than 500 sandwiches are made daily, with hot dogs, hamburgers, and even Caesar salads making the menu to appease every stomach.

For enlisted, active, and reserve sea servicemen and women, the club is a sanctuary throughout the year.

For civilians who only gain entrance between October 16 and 19, the club is something we can help support by pleasing our stomachs (our favorite way to support anything). We’ll happily do our part. frcannapolis.org

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