PropTalk Magazine October 2023

SIRENA YACHTS VISION

Sirena Yachts is committed to the creation of distinctive cruising yachts that elevate the experience of their owners. We set high standards from concept and design, to construction, to delivery and beyond, and each new model serves to redefine our goals.

ABOUT THE SIRENA 58

The Sirena 58 is designed to perform efficiently at a wide range of speeds, with a displacement mode that allows extensive range for long cruising legs, but also a planing speed that allows faster cruising speeds to optimize time. We have created a hull that can take her owners on long passages, and the stability and comfortable ride means they will enjoy the voyage.

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The PARDO YACHTS brand was born to CANTIERE DEL PARDO in 2016. The Shipyard boasts more than 40 years of experience, having built over 4000 yachts. it’s passion and success have allowed it not only to invest in Innovation and new technologies, but also to develop new models and dedicate more attention to the customer.

t he pARDO 38

The PARDO 38 has been designed for a sophisticated owner who appreciates high quality design, luxurious comfort, and much more. Thanks to careful studies of its hull shape and engineering, the PARDO 38 is noted for outstanding performance and speed.

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ABOUT THE PRESTIGE 520

LUXURY MOTOR YACHTS

PRESTIGE creates exceptional yachts, timeless and always contemporary. The luxury of a family yacht designed as a home on the water, a second residence. A comfortable, reassuring yacht, a timeless, private island. A yacht promises a dream, that of taking to sea, yet always feeling at home.

Life on board is easy, enhanced by numerous clever details. Conducive to relaxation, the L-shaped saloon includes an immense integrated storage locker. Intensely bright, the inviting saloon evokes a sense of well-being. Facing sofas and a modular cockpit bench seat, which can pivot to face the saloon, create the perfect space for entertaining.

Learn more online at www.cyc.yachts

To see more details about this and all other yachts around the globe, please visit our website.

1990 41’ Mainship - $54,900 Jason Hinsch - 410.507.1259

2005 37’ Cruisers - $145,000 Curtis Stokes - 410.919.4900

2010 36’ Composite Yacht - $199,000 Curtis Stokes - 410.919.4900

2014 40’ Carver - $395,000 Curtis Stokes - 410.919.4900

1983 42’ Kadey-Krogen - $175,000 Curtis Stokes - 410.919.4900

2002 46’ Cruisers - $325,000 Jack Kelly - 609.517.2822

1991 46’ Grand Banks - $245,000 Curtis Stokes - 410.919.4900

1986 47’ DeFever - $180,000 Larry Klauer - 717.571.3137

2000 47’ Custom - $449,500 Lin Earley - 757.672.2778

1986 36’ Kadey-Krogen - $149,500 Curtis Stokes - 410.919.4900

1989 46’ Grand Banks - $327,500 Jason Hinsch - 410.507.1259

1984 36’ Hatteras - $125,000 Dennis Mancinelli - 404.395.6688

2000 33’ Bayliner - $45,000 Lin Earley - 757.672.2778

1996 32’ Nimble Wanderer - $65,000 Curtis Stokes - 410.919.4900

1972 31’ Bertram - $69,900 Lin Earley - 757.672.2778

2020 30’ Scout - $349,000 David Robinson - 410.310.8855

1997 35’ Florida Bay Coaster - $324,500 Jason Hinsch - 410.507.1259

1980 33’ Bertram - $45,000 David Robinson - 410.310.8855

1998 33’ Sea Ray - $79,500 Jason Hinsch - 410.507.1259

2011 34’ Beneteau - $299,500 Curtis Stokes - 410.919.4900

2018 27’ Grady-White - $209,000 David Robinson - 410.310.8855

2007 33’ Silverton - $139,900 Jack Kelly - 609.517.2822

2000 20’ Cobalt - $14,500 David Robinson - 410.310.8855

1998 31’ Ocean Master - $89,500 Curtis Stokes - 410.919.4900

Features

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Boat Review: Sirena 58

Which part of the Sirena 58 is our favorite?

The part between the stem and the stern.

By Lenny Rudow

55

Trawlerfest: Baltimore

The boat show for cruising enthusiasts! By Staff

57

PropTalk’s

Guide to the Annapolis Powerboat Show

All the details you need to make your visit to the show a success, including ideas for what to see and do in Annapolis outside the show gates.

By Staff

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5 Tips for Buying a Used Boat

Caution and deliberation are cardinal virtues in boat buying.

By Drew Maglio

82

In Search of the Perfect Oyster

From Annapolis-area restaurants to Virginia oyster growers.

By Craig Ligibel

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Atlantic ICW Trouble Spots

If planning a trip south on the ICW, keep these common trouble spots in mind.

By Mike Pitchford and Dave Cerrone

The Sirena 58 graces the cover this month. Read the full review on page 53 and see it in person at the Annapolis Powerboat Show! Photo courtesy of Chesapeake Yacht Center

By Zuzana Prochazka

Racing News

99 Smith Island Crab Skiff Association

Jeff Swanson Memorial Regatta

By Paul Denbow

Classic Boats and Boatbuilding

100 Classic Boat: 1946 Barnegat Belle is a Gar Wood Beauty

By Chris “Seabuddy” Brown

presented by annapolis Gelcoat

102 Boatshop Reports

By Capt. Rick Franke

presented by bay shore Marine

Fishing Scene

110 Fish News

By

FishTalk

Editor Lenny Rudow

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Mourning a Legend

Like many people, I was shocked and saddened to hear of the death of Jimmy Buffett on Friday, September 1. He was only 76 years old.

I grew up listening to his music. It was the constant soundtrack of my summers, especially when out on the boat with family. During the winters, it was a way to bring a hint of sunshine to those cold, short days. In 2011, I was lucky enough to see him live in concert.

It would be easy to chock Jimmy Buffett up to a beach bum who sang about margaritas, but his music is so much more than that. Yes, there are margaritas, but he was also an amazing songwriter and poet. His songs have heart—he sings about longing to be out on the sea, of being “an over 40 victim of fate,” about love, and about being a better person— how the world is a mystery and “most live as oysters, while some become pearls.” Whether you are a consummate boater

By Kaylie Jasinski

or simply dreaming about casting off the lines one day, his songs united so many.

I named my first boat Floridays after my favorite Buffett song. It was an old San Juan sailboat from the 1970s and pretty much brought me nothing but trouble, but I think he would have approved. There’s just something about that song, but especially the first few lines, that felt like he was singing just to me: “I come from where the rivers meet the sea, that’s part of why I’m so wild and fancy free.”

I had big plans to sail off into the sunset on that rickety old thing. And even though they never fully materialized, just being on that boat and listening to that song allowed me to dream. I have always loved the Florida Keys so that name felt fitting, especially with lines like: “I’m back to livin’ Floridays, blue skies and ultraviolet rays, lookin’ for better days.”

When I heard the sad news, I turned on my stereo and just listened to his music

all morning. Mostly the ballads. It’s still hard to believe that someone so full of life, whose music brought joy to so many people, is gone.

If you’re a parrothead, I would love to know what your favorite song is and what his music means to you. I have too many to choose from. I already mentioned “Floridays” but some runners up would have to be “Son of a Son of a Sailor,” “Tryin’ to Reason with Hurricane Season,” and “Tin Cup Chalice.”

Fair winds and following seas, Jimmy. Your music will always be the soundtrack of my summer, the first album I reach for when out on the boat, and the songs that will bring me sunshine even when the world is cold and gray.

If you want to raise a glass to the man, the myth, the legend, stop by and see me during the Annapolis Powerboat Show, October 5-8 (but don’t forget to bring the Painkillers!).

# Jimmy Buffett live in concert in 2011.

# I named my first boat (a sailboat, gasp!) after my favorite Jimmy Buffett song.

Nettles, Nettles Everywhere

Iloved your end of summer story in the September, 23 magazine (Editor’s Note, page 18).

It seems every year the sea nettles arrive earlier in the summer and there are more of them. Last weekend in the middle Bay near Poplar Island there were gazillions. Do you know why? I know it’s salinity, water temp, and tides, etc… but with all the rain there should be few! May I suggest an article on nettles including the best cures for stings and reactions? Additionally, add places where boaters can go that might be nettle free zones. Like Still Pond, etc…

Thanks, ~Inspector Ed Bailor, USCP retired

A PropTalk Book Signing

Scout has been enjoying his “fame.” Pretty soon his head won’t fit through the front door! We had him do a signing here at my shop (Pinehurst Wine Shoppe in Baltimore, MD) and it was funny to see him with his “fans,” mainly aunts and uncles but a good time, nonetheless.

~Gordon McNamara

Editor’s Note: You can read all about Scout’s recent fishing success at proptalk. com/youth-fishing-rodeos-paving-way-next-generation-anglers and in the August issue of PropTalk.

Leaning Tower of Baltimore?

Dear Editor,

Iwas flipping back through an old edition (June, 2023) rereading the article on Baltimore when I noticed the picture on page 37. Even though I grew up in Baltimore, I had no idea the city had its own leaning tower of pizza!! After studying that photograph, IMHO the World Trade Center should be renamed Lido’s Lurch, Matthew’s Mistake, or maybe Domino’s Demise.

~Lenny Rudow

Fish On!

Zachary Middleton, aka Capt. Fish, is at it again! His most recent catches include a flounder from Chincoteague and a perch in Centreville.

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Great Adventures Begin Here.

Boat Dogs

Meet Blue

Sheri Nelms, past commodore at Chesapeake Yacht Club, shares these photos of her Bernese Mountain granddog, Blue. She says, “He belongs to my son and daughter-inlaw, Erik and Alidia. Blue loves playing in the water and chewing on sticks. He took his first boat ride at three months on our 33-foot Rinker, and he is now three years old.”

Meet Nemo

Ron Guberman shares these photos of his Havanese poodle mix, Nemo. He says, “Nemo loves spending time on the water, but his favorite boating activity is dressing up like a pirate and saying ‘AAAAARRF!’”

Want to see your boat dog featured in PropTalk? Email one to three photos and a short description to kaylie@proptalk.com.

Help Us Fish For a Cure!

For the past several years, Team FishTalk/PropTalk has participated in the fall Fish For a Cure (F4AC) tournament, and it’s always one of our favorite events of the year. This year’s 17th annual tournament and Paul C. Dettor Captain’s Challenge falls on Saturday, November 4. All funds raised through F4AC directly benefit the Cancer Survivorship Program at Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center’s (LH AAMC) Geaton and JoAnn DeCesaris Cancer Institute.

LH AAMC programs that are donor funded provide social, emotional, physical, and psychological support for patients and families as they navigate treatment and recovery from illness. Donations made through F4AC support people experiencing the unique challenges of a cancer diagnosis with access to critically needed psychosocial services, including nurse navigation, nutrition counseling, psychosocial well-being, and oncology rehabilitation services.

Best of all, there’s more than one way to get involved in this awesome event, from fishing in the tournament to donating to a boat and attending the Shore Party.

If you would like to register for the tournament and fundraising challenge, there are two options this year: the Legends League (which consists of previous Paul C. Dettor Captain’s Challenge winners. Teams that qualify for the Legends League can either opt into the new Legends League or remain in the Open League) and the Open League (which is open to any other boats registered for the event).

Registration costs $500 for a captain and three anglers (additional anglers can be added for $150 per person). A four-person kayak team may register as one boat. Because this is a fundraising tournament, all teams are expected to raise at least $1500.

This is a catch and release tournament, and all categories will be assessed by length in accordance with the iAngler application. Categories include the three longest striped bass caught per boat, the longest three-perch stringer, the longest stringer of three invasive catfish and/or snakehead (with no limit on the number of invasive species entered), and the Grand Slam which is the longest stringer of three unique Bay sportfish species (explicitly excluding rockfish). Fishing is allowed in the

Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. Find the full list of rules and prize categories at fishforacure.org/tournament/rules

After a (hopefully) spectacular day of fishing, the Shore Party will be held that evening, November 4, from 5 to 9 p.m. at South Annapolis Yacht Centre. There will be food and beverages served from multiple bars, a dance floor, and the winners of the tournament and Paul C. Dettor Captain’s Challenge will be announced at the party. For those not registered in the F4AC tournament, party tickets cost $150 per person.

All funds raised help support the same great cause. To help our team in the fundraising Captain’s Challenge, visit fishforacure.org/get-involved/donate and in the box marked “Would you like to credit this donation to a specific fundraiser or team?” under the donation amount, just type FishTalk into the box and Team FishTalk/PropTalk will come up. Or visit fishtalkmag.com/f4ac. In the past we have also hosted additional fundraising events from an in-person party to an online silent auction. Stay tuned for updates as we get closer to the tournament date.

Fish For a Cure is such a great event; we hope you’ll join us this year!

# Help Team FishTalk/PropTalk Fish For a Cure!

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Climate Resilience and Restoration Grants

This summer, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced the award of $22.9 million from the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Trust Fund to 24 ecological restoration projects encompassing 95 sites throughout the state. The projects were selected to improve water quality and habitat in the Chesapeake Bay watershed while building local resilience to climate impacts.

The projects deploy best management practices including streamside tree buffer

plantings, reforestation, stream restoration, stormwater management, and wetland creation. Grants are made possible through the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Trust Fund, which targets the most costefficient and effective non-point source pollution reduction projects.

The projects awarded this funding round will benefit local waterways and the Chesapeake Bay by removing more than 33,756 pounds of nitrogen, 4288 pounds of phosphorus, and nearly 5765 tons of sediment. In the water, these nutrient pollutants fuel algal blooms that discolor the water and remove dissolved oxygen that’s necessary for species such as fish and crabs.

Through improved connections across similar grant programs, the department is working to support more comprehensive projects that also achieve at least one of the following outcomes–fostering healthy ecosystems, building resiliency, or providing outdoor learning experiences.

The Maryland DNR also awarded more than $3 million in competitive grants for 13 climate resilience projects. The grants will help communities design and construct solutions to withstand flooding and other weather-related events.

The projects selected will reduce risk for vulnerable communities, incorporate climate change data and information into existing plans and policies, and develop nature-based or natural solutions to help control flooding.

Funding is provided by the state’s Resiliency Through Restoration Initiative, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Some of the projects include: Arundel Rivers Federation: To construct a living shoreline along the Hillsmere Sand Spit and install conservation plantings to increase climate resilience of a community marina; Blue Water Baltimore, Baltimore City: To construct a bioretention and rain garden on Ascension St. Agnes Hospital’s campus to treat stormwater runoff and address local flooding in West Baltimore; and Tilghman Island, Talbot County: To construct a 975-linear-foot living shoreline and upland stormwater practices with oyster, marsh migration, dune, wetland, and meadow components to enhance resilience.

Find the full list of grant recipients at news.maryland.gov/dnr

Photo by Nicole Carlozo, MD DNR

Baltimore Paddling Scene

Imagine paddling on a water trail in Baltimore Harbor. You start at a well-marked public access point, rent a kayak, and follow a designated route with a pre-determined rest stop. Along the way you see lots of shoreline that you’d never noticed before, and you learn something new about Baltimore, its history, and the environment.

In August, Maryland state and local officials, with representatives of the Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore, unveiled a master plan for a network of such trails. Called the Baltimore Blueway, the water trails and public access points are designed for urban paddlers to connect to cultural, historical, and natural sites throughout the Baltimore waterfront.

If you’ve never heard the term “blueway,” it is simply a designated route designed for small, non-motorized watercraft, such as kayaks, canoes, row boats, and standup paddleboards; it is a water trail. The proposed trails for the Baltimore Blueway would span a three-mile radius, have well-defined access points, and suggested rest stops.

Developed by the Waterfront Partnership’s Healthy Harbor Initiative alongside governmental, academic, and community partners throughout the harbor, the plan’s unveiling in August came at the end of a yearlong planning phase that included reviews and comments by recreational users of Baltimore Harbor.

“One goal of the Blueway is to build the necessary infrastructure to entice equipment rental companies to set up shop in Baltimore,” says Adam Lindquist, vice president of programs and environmental initiatives at the Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore. “You can already rent kayaks at one location at Baltimore Peninsula. We will be adding new public kayak launches in the Inner Harbor and Fells Point next spring and are already meeting with potential rental companies. Providing storage racks for paddlers to use while visiting attractions is another goal of the Blueway and something we will be looking into providing as new access points come online,” he says.

The interconnected access points and rest stops, some already existing and

some proposed, are located throughout the Inner Harbor and Middle Branch. Eight named trails have been suggested and designed for paddlers of various skill levels. At the Inner Harbor promenade near Rash Field, a launch area is scheduled to open next spring. The Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore, in collaboration with government, business, and community partners, is an organization that creates a clean, green, safe, sustainable, and thriving urban waterfront for all to enjoy. The partners view the waterfront as the meeting place where all of the diverse neighborhoods throughout our city visit to connect, shop, dine, and learn about the ecosystem that vitalizes the region–our water. The partnership’s Healthy Harbor Initiative works to restore and protect the city’s harbor and educate the public about what is beneath the surface and how to fight for the urban ecosystem. Learn more at waterfrontpartnership.org.

# Photo courtesy of Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore

Get a Vessel Safety Check (VSC)—It’s Free!

By Steve Gershman, Natural Resources Police Reserve Officer

Over the past two months, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Natural Resources Police

Boating Safety Education and Outreach Unit has conducted many vessel safety checks (VSCs) at marinas across Maryland. The purpose of the VSC is to provide the boat owner/operator with an independent assessment of their vessel. This helps ensure the following: (1) Preventing citations and helps ensure that your vessel meets federal, state, and local safety equipment requirements; (2) Identifies possible equipment defects and costly breakdowns;

(3) Increases safe boating practices to help you avoid accidents and injuries;

(4) Provides a better understanding for the use and care of your marine safety equipment; (5) Helps ensure environmental compliance; and

(6) Increases the boat owner/ operator’s level of confidence for themselves and their passengers safety and survivability.

Some of the findings to date are: severely outdated fire extinguishers, outdated flares, inoperable navigation lights, no registration onboard or on the person, non-secured CHT-Y valve, no emergency day orange distress flag, inoperable engine room exhaust blower, no sound producing device or horn, missing MARPOL environmental placards (required for vessels over 26 feet), improper display of vessel numbers, and significant corrosion of personnel flotation device (PFD) auto-air inflation cylinders (which were mainly found on PFDs left on sailboats).

For vessels not in compliance, there is no citation issued. This gives the boat owner/operator the opportunity to correct any deficiencies, without penalty. Another follow-up re-inspection, once deficiencies are corrected, is also free.

Upon successful completion of the VSC, boaters will be provided a VSC safety sticker that will be displayed on the helm window, alerting DNR, US Coast Guard, and local police maritime units that you have taken the time and effort to go through this process, and that you comply with federal, state, and local safety equipment requirements. While this does not mean that you will not be stopped by a maritime police agency, it ensures them that you were previously in compliance the day of your check.

If you are interested in a VSC, reach out to your nearest United States Coast Guard Auxiliary flotilla (cgaux.org), or United States Power Squadron (usps.org). There is also a form you can fill out at wow.uscgaux.info/i_want_a_vsc/index.php to find out if there is a volunteer examiner in your area.

# Vessel safety checks are free, and there are no penalties if you don’t pass. Courtesy of the MD DNR

Weems & Plath, an Annapolis Tradition Since 1928

In 1928 Captain Philip Van Horn Weems, a graduate and instructor of the U.S. Naval Academy, and his wife, Margaret Thackray Weems, founded the Weems System of Navigation. At the Annapolis-based navigation school students could choose to receive correspondence or in-person courses to learn how to navigate in the air and at sea.

Weems quickly evolved the company into manufacturing navigational instruments that could be used in tandem with the courses. Courses continued to be offered through the mid-1970s when the company decided to focus more of its attention on further enhancing navigation by serving as a consultant for the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard.

Updated versions of some of the instruments developed by the school 95 years ago are still among the most popular products sold by Weems & Plath today, including the Weems Parallel Plotter (#120), 12-inch Parallel Rule (#140), and Hand Bearing Compass (#2005).

Weems System of Navigation didn’t officially become Weems & Plath until 1953 when Johannes Boysen of the German compass manufacturer, C.Plath, partnered with Captain Weems to sell C.Plath sextants and compasses in the United States. Weems & Plath now offers over 400 products with customers hailing from all around the world.

“We owe it all to our loyal customers who have continued to put their trust in our products, whether it be for recreational boating, military vessels, or commercial industries,” said Michael Flanagan, president of Weems & Plath. “I think Captain Weems would be proud of how his company continues to grow and give back to the local community. We work hard to produce, as he once said, innovative products that are rooted in tradition. We look forward to celebrating our 100th anniversary with the community in the years to come.”

Find Weems & Plath’s booth in Tent C at the Annapolis Powerboat Show October 5-8 and Annapolis Sailboat Show October 12-15. During both shows, attendees can take a free shuttle, provided by Weems & Plath, to and from the show to the company’s headquarters at 214 Eastern Avenue to shop at the annual Tent Sale. Learn more at weems-plath.com

# Portrait of Captain P.V.H. Weems, founder of world renown maritime company, Weems & Plath.

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a Change of Season in Your Boating Life?

It’s our October issue, which means the seasons are changing. If you are stepping into a new season of your boating life, you might be contemplating parting ways with your boat. If so, have you considered donating it to a maritime charity?

A boat can work its way into your heart the same way a pet becomes a member of the family. Saying goodbye is bittersweet at best. Donating such a vessel to a worthy cause may help ease the pain and (usually) qualify you for a tax deduction (check with your accounting professional).

Boat donations help charitable organizations in many different ways. Sometimes a donated vessel is sold to an enthusiastic new owner. Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum’s (CBMM) annual Charity Boat Auction is an example. At this auction, would-be owners bid on vessels that the museum has acquired through its charity boat donation program. Funds raised support the museum’s mission. It’s a win-win-win situation.

Other times a donated boat can be repurposed for boating education or maritime workforce training.

Ted Sensenbrenner from BoatUS Foundation explains, “What makes our charity special is that we use many of the donated boats for our core mission, which is to reduce boating accidents and fatalities. We do this primarily through education. Donated boats are used for hands-on training, instructional videos, and product testing, to name a few. Boats that aren’t able to be used are marketed and sold, with the funds coming back to the Foundation to support our life-saving and environmental programs.”

When you’re ready, you’ll find many potential reputable nonprofit recipients for your boat donation on the Chesapeake. Among them, in addition to CBMM and BoatUS Foundation, are Planet Hope Land and Sea, ABYC Foundation, Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating (CRAB), and the Annapolis Maritime Museum. If you’ve had a positive experience with boat donation, we’d love to hear about it. Email beth@proptalk.com.

Cecil College Launches Marine Service Technology Program

Starting in July, Cecil College launched its Marine Service Technology Program. Experienced marine surveyor, Captain Bill Weyant, teaches the bi-weekly classes at Safe Harbor Bohemia Vista Marina.

“I’ve been looking to go into teaching for a while,” says Weyant, who’s been working on getting this program together for four or five years.

Ten students signed up for the inaugural program, which runs from July through January on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. The program provides students with an introduction to the marine service industry. Using curriculum from the American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC), students will learn the fundamentals of marine engines, outboard and inboard maintenance, marine electrical systems, boat safety, industry standards, and more. Upon completion of the program, students earn their Marine Service Technician Certificate

“We do anything from showing them how to change impeller pumps or spark plugs, move props, install props, install batteries, do compression testing, and the fundamentals of marine mechanics. The idea is to get these students trained enough that they could get a work order and do it well,” says Weyant.

When it comes to prerequisites, Weyant says there are none. “We have an 18-year-old and 30-year-olds. Some have marine experience; others do not. I partner inexperienced students with those who have experience so that they help each other out.”

As well as having his 100-ton Master’s license, Captain Weyant is a certified ABYC member, an accredited SAMS member, thermal-imaging certified, and a member of multiple maritime associations.

Although there is no formal job placement at the end of the program, for those students who want it, Weyant notes that finding them jobs is as easy as him making a phone call to a marina.

“Any marina would be happy to take on some workers with this certification,” he says.

The next program may begin in spring. Click to cecil.edu and search for the “skilled trades” page to learn more. For questions or to register, contact Amanda Pringle at (443) 907-1379 or skills4u@cecil.edu

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Through Oct 31

the Great chesapeake Invasives count

In this unique free competition platformed on the iAngler app, each time you log a snakehead, blue catfish, or flathead catfish, you get another entry in the monthly prize drawings. The data collected helps fishery managers understand which invasives are being caught and where, their sizes, and more. Register: ccamd.org

14-24 eYc Foundation Virtual auction

This once-a-year fundraising effort helps continue Eastport Yacht Club Foundation’s annual programs like 5th Grade Stem Through Boating, Junior Sailing Scholarships, High School Marine and Maritime Career Expo, and more than $30,000 in Marine and Maritime Scholarships. Choose from dozens of fabulous items: cruises, getaways, dining experiences, local art, jewelry, and more at charityauction.bid/eycfoundation

15-16 chesapeake Fishing Open

Founded in 2019, this event was created to be a fun and competitive day of fishing that supports local nonprofit organizations who focus on improving water quality and promoting conservation efforts in and around the Patapsco River and Harbor Basins.

16 31st annual Native american Festival

10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 214 Middle St., Vienna, MD (under the water tower). $7 pp, four and under are free. Bring your lawn chairs and spend the day. This is a one-day only, rain or shine event. Presented by the Nause-Waiwash Band of Indians, Inc.

16

ccWbra kent Island regatta

At Kent Island Yacht Club in Chester, MD. Cocktail Class Wooden Boat Racing Association.

16

Onancock bay challenge

Fishing tournament

This family friendly charity event, now in its 33rd year, fishes for eight species anywhere in Virginia waters—seaside or bayside. Go to info at esanglersclub.org for details and registration.

16 Oysters, blues, and brews

Calling all seafood lovers, music enthusiasts, and those ready to enjoy the best of the Chesapeake Bay. The all-new Oysters, Blues & Brews event is headed to Port Covington Marina to close out the 2023 Chesapeake Fishing Open with a celebration of fresh oysters, soulful blues, and cold brews. 12 to 8 p.m. Open to the public and free to attend.

16 Weigh In For Wyatt

Now in its fourth year, proceeds from this annual rockfish tournament are dedicated to benefiting families with children battling childhood cancer. Lines-in is at sunrise and weigh-ins at Lowes Warf Marina wrap up at 3 p.m. Questions: bkfabircationllc@gmail.com

17 Paddle for maui

East of Maui Boardshop will host a socially oriented fundraising paddle to help friends in Maui recover after the horrible fires. $25. Annapolis Maritime Museum CampusEdgewood Rd.

21 a chesapeake Perspective

This new series moderated by FishTalk Angler-in-Chief, Lenny Rudow, will feature industry leaders from the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic region with whom viewers will be able to engage with by asking questions during the live stream via Facebook on YouTube. 7 to 8:30 p.m. “Habitat Preservation and Restoration.” fishtalkmag.com/chesapeakeperspective

22-24 tangier classic

At the American Legion Post 16 in Crisfield, MD. Powerboats launch from Wicomico, Somerset, Worcester, or Accomack counties, but kayaks can compete while launching anywhere in the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. Fishing runs from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday and wraps up at 3 p.m. on Sunday. Multiple species are eligible. This tournament benefits kids in need. Learn more about this year’s beneficiary at tangierclassic.com

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22-24

tiki lee’s rockfish Open

For 2023, the winners will make their mark by catching the heaviest threefish stringer under 31 inches, with a tiebreaker of the combined length of all three fish. Expected payout of $200K.

23-24 Hampton cup regatta

Racing takes place in Mill Creek from the bridge at the end of Mercury Boulevard to Fort Monroe in Hampton, VA.

24 South county Festival and crab Feast

1 to 6 p.m. at Herrington Harbour North in Tracys Landing, MD. Hosted by Southern Anne Arundel Chamber of Commerce. The festival is open to all for no cost—browse local vendors including farmers. Crab feast costs $100 ($35 for kids 10 and under and free for kids three and under).

24 Fly School USa

These clinics will help you master the basics or get to the next level of fly fishing. At the Rod and Reel Resort in Chesapeake Beach, MD. Combination of classroom knowledge with hands-on instruction on fly casting techniques; rods, reels, lines, and fly selection; knots and tying; hook setting and fish sighting. There’s also an option to add a guided fishing trip after your classroom session (9/25 and 9/26). Register: flyschoolusa. com

26-30

trawlerfest baltimore

At Harbor East Marina in Baltimore, MD. In-water boat show with new and pre-owned cruising powerboats, first-class education and demonstrations, the latest in marine products and services, and opportunities to share cruising adventures with fellow cruisers and industry experts.

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the World is Your Oyster Fest

5 p.m. at the B&O Railroad Museum in Baltimore, MD. A bash celebrating Chesapeake Bay oyster restoration and fundraiser for Oyster Recovery Partnership. Tickets: $125 at oysterrecovery.ticketspice.com/wiyo23.

October

1 Swim & Paddle South river

A five-mile continuous loop for swimmers and paddlers and half-mile course for breaks along the way. Presented by Crossing Currents Aquatics. Benefits Arundel River Foundation and LiveWater Foundation. Check-ins and safety briefings are staggered and begin at 7:15 a.m. for the five-mile entrants. Half-mile check-ins begin at 7:45 a.m.

5 changemakers: celebrating environmental leaders

5 to 8:30 p.m. in Baltimore, MD. This year’s annual fundraising event will bring together over 350 of our state’s most influential elected officials, business leaders, and environmental advocates to celebrate clean water, healthy air, and environmental justice. Presented by Maryland League of Conservation Voters.

5-8 annapolis Powerboat Show

Walk the docks in Historic Annapolis and explore new boats as well as boating supplies, navigation equipment, fishing gear, clothing, and marine

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5-15 Weems & Plath tent Sale

Huge savings on discounted, overstock, and sample items. At 214 Eastern Avenue in Annapolis. October 5-15 from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

12-15 annapolis Sailboat Show

Sailors from around the globe gather on miles of docks in historic Annapolis to experience hundreds of new and premiering boats, boating gear and accessories, financing options, all while enjoying tasting tents and connecting with fellow boaters.

13-15 riverside marine Demo Weekend

20+ boats in the water and ready for demo rides. Call 410-686-1500 for reservations. Riverside Marine, Essex, MD.

14 ccWbra Oktoberfest

At Great Oak Landing in Chestertown, MD. Cocktail Class Wooden Boat Racing Association.

14 Party in the Port

6 to 10 p.m. at Eastport Yacht Club (EYC) in Annapolis, MD. EYC’s boat show bash featuring live music, food, libations, and more. Tickets $20 in advance and $25 at the door.

21 Hart-miller Island run

Registration includes a race shirt, transportation to and from the island, and a race experience like no other. The race is limited to 120 registrants. The course is a complete a loop of the island (5.3 miles). The race benefits the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Friends of Maryland State Park Foundation.

22 Fly School USa

These clinics will help you master the basics or get to the next level of fly fishing. At the Rod and Reel Resort in Chesapeake Beach, MD. Combination of classroom knowledge with hands-on instruction on fly casting techniques; rods, reels, lines, and fly selection; knots and tying; hook setting and fish sighting. There’s also an option to add a guided fishing trip after your classroom session (10/23 and 10/24). Register: flyschoolusa.com

24 america’s boater courseboater certification course

America’s Boating Course, an eight-hour presentation open to the public on boating safety, equipment, rules of the road, buoys, and safe operations. This course meets on four consecutive Tuesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. in Pasadena, MD. Price is $35. Contact Lou Kates, lmkates@comcast.net or (410) 937-0338 or (410) 272-0079 for registration. Presented by the Patapsco River Power Squadron/America’s Boating Club Patapsco River

27-29 Sultana Downrigging Festival

One of the largest annual tall ship gatherings in North America. A long weekend of Tall Ship sails, tours, live bluegrass music, lectures, exhibits, family activities, regional food, and more. Chestertown, MD.

For more info and links to event websites, visit proptalk.com/calendar

Sirena 58: Paradise on the Bay

Some people think that paradise lies on a beach in the Pacific, but when you’re standing aboard a Sirena 58 floating on the Chesapeake Bay, you’d be hard pressed to argue you weren’t already there. You and all of your friends, too, because this yacht has so many social areas to kick back and relax in that you’ll have a hard time filling them up.

Our favorite: the bow. There’s a massive sunpad forward with backrests that flip up to become loungers, and a second lounger just aft. No, wait—our fave is actually the flybridge, which has a huge lounger across from the double upper helm seats, an aft settee with dinette, an outdoor galley, and a skin-cooling freshwater shower built into the hard top mast. Hold on one more time, now we’re thinking it’s got to be the voluminous cockpit with the settee and dinette shaded

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by the extended hard top, and… wait a sec, no, no, no. It’s the stern with an utterly monstrous hydraulic swim platform (big enough for a tender) and the crew’s quarters including a private head built into the transom.

Uh oh, we keep changing favorites and we haven’t even opened up the sliding glass doors and entered the cabin yet. See what we mean about nearly endless social areas? You could invite dozens of guests aboard and enjoy plenty of elbow room, cruise aboard the Sirena for days at a time, or even live aboard with all the panache of a Manhattan penthouse apartment.

Speaking of extended stays aboard: the 58 is available in several layouts. The standard is a three-stateroom, three-head arrangement that has a full-beam master, a guest stateroom with pedestal berth forward, and a stateroom with a pair of

singles in-between. You can also have a two-stateroom layout with the full-beam mid-cabin and the forward cabin enlarged, or the mid-cabin can be divided between port and starboard with the enlarged forward stateroom becoming the master.

However you choose to have the accommodations laid out, the upper deck features a lower helm station forward, a large settee and dinette to port, and a second settee to starboard. The galley is aft and to starboard. A couple of unexpected and appreciated touches jumped out at us in the upper cabin, as well. The wraparound windshield is only interrupted by a single center mullion and provides visibility and natural light all around, joysticks for both bow and stern thrusters sit at the helm, and there’s a side entry door to the starboard side-decks.

# Which part of the Sirena 58 is really our favorite? The part between the stem and the stern. Photos courtesy of CYC

Specifications:

LOA: 61’0” | Beam: 17’7” | Draft: 4’1”

Displacement (approx.): 29.5 tons

Fuel Capacity: 950 gal.

Water Capacity: 210 gal. | Max HP: 1800

Local Dealer:

Chesapeake Yacht Center in Baltimore, MD (410) 823-2628 or chesapeakeyachtcenter.com

As captivating as the exterior and interior of this yacht may be, it’s what lies below the waterline that’s really (really! really!) our favorite part. The semi-displacement hull is designed for cruising versatility, whether you plan to make long voyages to distant ports or zip across the Bay for lunch. When serious travel is on your mind, set cruising speed

at around 10 knots, kick back, and enjoy over 800 nautical miles of range. That means you could travel from Baltimore to the Bahamas on a single tank of fuel. Or if you feel the need to move along at a faster clip, push down the throttles a bit and you can cruise in the 16-knot range and top out at 23 to 25 knots. Standard power comes courtesy of V-

drives driven by Volvo Penta D11 670hp engines, but if you want even more oomph from down below, upgrades to 900-hp D13s or CAT C12.9 850-hp engines are options.

Okay: it’s time for the final answer. Which part of the Sirena 58 is really our favorite? The part between the stem and the stern. #

TrawlerFest Baltimore

S E p TE m BER 26-30

Cruising enthusiasts, get ready, because this is the boat show for you! Apart from seminars and an in-water boat show, this is also a great place to catch up with old friends and meet fellow cruisers passionate about the boating lifestyle. Be sure to visit passagemaker.com to purchase tickets and for any updates on the seminar and exhibitor lists.

Dates & Times:

Seminars – Tuesday, September 26 to Saturday, September 30

Seminar Registration and Location –Courtyard Marriott (1000 Aliceanna Street) first floor rooms A and B.

In-Water Boat Show – Thursday, September 28 to Saturday, September 30

Boat Show Location – Harbor East Marina (40 International Drive)

Hours – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday

Tickets:

General admission to in-water boat show: $15 (Thursday, Friday, and Saturday)

On Saturday there are two free sponsor seminars included with your admission ticket:

• Stabilization for your Trawler Yacht and More with Patrick Noor from Dynamic Marine Systems – 1 to 2 p.m.

• Financing and Ensuring Your Dream Boat with Total Dollar and Sterling Associates – 2 to 3 p.m.

5-day VIP Package (TuesdaySaturday): $589 includes: general admission to all three days of the in-water boat show, unlimited access to seminars (Tuesday-Saturday), Happy Hour Boat Cruise on Thursday, and Trawlers at Twilight on Friday. (Value: $1145.)

3-Day VIP Package (ThursdaySaturday): $469 includes: general admission to three days of the in-water boat show, unlimited access to seminars during three days (Thursday-Saturday), Happy Hour Boat Cruise on Thursday, and Trawlers at Twilight on Friday. (Value: $645.)

Diesel Engine, Electrical Troubleshooting, Use Marine Apps for Route Planning with Furono, Maritime Medical Emergency Management Hands On - Suture and Splinting Skills, and Techniques and Boat Handling on the Water are NOT part of the VIP packages.

Happy Hour Boat Cruise: $65 (Included in VIP pass. Thursday, Sept. 28 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. around Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. Boards at 5:15 p.m. at Harbor East Marina.)

Trawlers at Twilight: $40 (Included in VIP pass. Friday, Sept. 29 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres and live entertainment on the dock at Harbor East Marina.)

Tentative Exhibitor List: At print time, these were the exhibitors and boats announced, but the list is subject to change daily. Please check the Passagemaker website for updates.

• Annapolis Yacht Sales

• Atlantic Cruising Yachts: Fountain Pajot

• Burr Yacht Sales: Fleming 55

• Clarks Landing Yacht Sales: Beneteau 35 Swift Trawler (new), Beneteau 41 Swift Trawler (new), Azimut Magellano 50 2014

• DiMillo’s Yacht Sales: Sabre 41, Sabre 42

• Elling Yachting: E4

• Greenline Yachts: Greenline 45 Fly, Greenline 48 Coupe Hybrid, Greenline 40

• Helmsman Trawlers: Helmsman Trawler 43E Pilothouse

• Jeff Merrill Yacht Services: Nordhavn 40

• Kadey-Krogen: Krogen 52-Blue Note, American Tug 365-Journey

• North Pacific Yachts: 2023 NP 450

• Pocket Yacht Company: Ranger Tugs R-25, Ranger Tugs R-27, Ranger Tugs R-29, Ranger Tugs R-31, Ranger Tugs R-43, Cutwater 28

• Seattle Yachts: Nordic Tug 40, Legacy 42

• Selene Yachts: Selene 54

Seminars

Day 1, Tuesday, Sept. 26:

• Navigation and Charts with Bob Sweet

• How to Maintain a Cruising Powerboat, a Two-Day Course with Steve Zimmerman (Tuesday and Wednesday)

• Cruising Florida with Bob Arrington

• What to Expect from a Marine Survey and Sea Trial with Chris and Alyse Caldwell

• Anchoring with Bob Sweet

• Principles of Close Quarters Boat Handling with Bob Arrington (Prerequisite for Boat Handling on Water; separate registration for on-water sessions required.)

# TrawlerFest Baltimore returns to Harbor East Marina September 26-30.

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Day 2, Wednesday, Sept. 27:

• Navigation and Boating with Electronics with Bob Sweet

• How to Maintain a Cruising Powerboat - Day 2 with Steve Zimmerman

• Waves/Sea Drivers and Behavior with Chris Parker

• Galley Tips with Chris and Alyse Caldwell

• Trawler Buying Tips with Moderator Jeff Merrill

• Locking Through and Draw Bridge Etiquette with Chris and Alyse Caldwell

Day 3, Thursday, Sept. 28:

• Diesel Engine Troubleshooting and Maintenance with Nigel Calder

• Nautical Know How Rules and Ropes with Bob Sweet

• 20 Interesting and Useful Marine Weather Tips with Chris Parker

• Offshore Preparations with Jeff Merrill

• Maritime Medical Emergency Management with Dr Robert Leviton

• How to Buy a Used Boat as told by the Boatyard with Steve Zimmerman

• Sanitary Systems - Drinking Water, Sewage System, Air Conditioners, and More! with Alyse and Chris Caldwell

• Marine Apps with Eric Kunz from Furuno

Day 4, Friday, Sept. 29:

• Trouble-Free Electrical Systems and Troubleshooting with Nigel Calder

• Dinghy Dynamics with Chris and Alyse Caldwell

• The Great Loop: How to Prepare, What to Expect with Kim Russo

• Maritime Medical Emergency Management: Hands-On Suture and Splinting Skills and Techniques with Dr. Robert Leviton

• Metal Boats with John Clayman

• Cruising CoupleKevin and Alison Jeffries

• Navigating Your New Trawler Purchase: Build, Payment Terms, Taxes, and Tariffs - A Comprehensive Guide with Wayne Goldman from Selene Yachts Americas

• Marine Apps with Eric Kunz from Furuno

• Ask the Experts with Moderator Jeff Merrill

Day 5, Saturday, Sept. 30:

• The Other Loop: The Down East Circle with Steve Zimmerman

• Safety for Cruising Couples with Capt. Bob Arrington

• Medical Form Consult with Dr. Robert Leviton

• Dialing In with Jeff Merrill

Guide to the annapolis Powerboat show

Powerboaters, anglers, and those dreaming of the boating lifestyle—get ready, because October 5-8, City Dock, Annapolis will be transformed into a boater’s paradise. And we’re not just talking about shiny, new boats, which are cool in their own right. You’ll also find boating gear, apparel, service providers, used boats (Brokerage Cove is back this year!), charter companies, educational opportunities, and so much more. 2023 marks 51 years of the Annapolis Powerboat Show, and here at PropTalk, we know our way around the show. It’s easily our favorite time of year, and after many years of attending, we’ve learned a thing or two that we want to share with all of you to make your visit, not just productive, but fun! If you need more information, visit annapolisboatshows.com. If you have a question or just want to stop by and say hello, come see us!

We’ll be in our usual spot, Tent F6/F7 along Ego Alley. We hope to see you there!

# Mark your calendars for October 5-8! Courtesy of the Annapolis Boat Shows

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details

Dates: October 5-8

times: Thursday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Location: City Dock and Harbor, 1 Dock Street, Annapolis, MD 21401

Tickets

preview Day, thursday, october 5: $38.25 online (plus $1.75 service fee), $45 at the gate

two-Day preview Day combo ticket: $63 (plus $2 service fee; valid for preview day, Thursday, October 5, and one other day October 6-8)

two-Day combo ticket: $43 (plus $2 service fee; each ticket is valid one day only, October 6-8, not valid on Preview Day, October 5)

Preview Day and Combo Tickets do not include entry into the VIP lounge.

General admission: $25 online ($30 at the gate; limited onsite box office available)

children aged 7 to 15: $10

military personnel Day: $20 (Sunday, October 8 only; must buy ticket at gate with valid ID)

the Vip experience: The VIP Experience, sponsored by LaVictoire Finance, is for the boat show visitor looking for VIP treatment. Guests may speak with representatives at the show about obtaining the boat of their dreams. VIP tickets cost $250 and include admission into the boat show. All guests must be 21 and over to enter the VIP Lounge. New this year: the Mimosas and Bloody Mary Bar, served from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. with the full bar opening at noon. Breakfast begins at 10 a.m. with coffee, assorted pastries, and fresh fruit by Julie St. Marie Catering who will also be providing a different culinary inspired lunch and afternoon appetizers daily.

Thursday: Mediterranean, Friday: Mexican, Saturday: Italian, and Sunday: American. Tickets are limited and often sell out.

Door prizes: When you pre-purchase your tickets online or sign up at the show, you are automatically entered to win one of the door prizes including: the Cutco Fisherman’s Solution knife, a Weekend on the West River (enjoy two nights moored at Hartge Marina and a gift card to Pirate’s Cove Restaurant and Dock Bar), and a Colby Davis Compass Rose pendant.

Parking

Boat show visitors are encouraged to park at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium (550 Taylor Ave, Annapolis, MD 21401) and take a free shuttle to and from the show. Shuttles will run one hour prior to show opening through one hour after the show closes.

Pre-sale of Stadium parking is offered at the discounted rate of $20 per day, $40 for oversize vehicles. Pre-sale of parking closes at 10 p.m. the evening prior to the day you plan to attend. After that, you may purchase parking onsite at the Stadium Gate 2 entry located at 200 Farragut Rd for $25/$50, credit card only. No cash will be accepted. Visit annapolisboatshows.com and click “Attend” for the direct link to reserve parking at app.parkmobile.io (available Thursday, Friday, and Sunday of the show; the U.S. Naval Academy has a home game in Annapolis on Saturday).

Parking is also available in the parking garages in downtown Annapolis. Be sure to plan ahead as parking garages downtown fill up fast. Visit annapolisparking.com for more information.

FaQs

• Pets are not allowed inside the show due to safety and health reasons, unless it is a certified service animal.

• Strollers are not allowed inside the show due to safety issues. Please park your stroller in the designated stroller parking area.

• It is recommended that all children wear lifejackets for safety.

• The Boat Show is open rain or shine.

• You do not need to print out your ticket; all tickets may be scanned from your phone.

• Backpacks and bags are allowed.

• You may leave the show and re-enter; you will receive a hand stamp.

• You may bring food and drinks into the show.

The annapolis boat shows encourage guests to purchase their tickets in advance and simply show their digital pass at the entrance. Help them go green! Each ticket is valid for one day only unless otherwise noted. Visit annapolisboatshows.com to purchase your ticket.

# There are more than just boats at this show. You’ll also find apparel, boating accessiories, marine service providers, and more.

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Getting around

On land, it’s easy to hop on the Annapolis Free Downtown Shuttle that has regular stops around the downtown Annapolis area. The shuttle runs Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. with typically a 10 minute or less wait during peak hours. Wheelchair lifts and bicycle racks are available. Find more “Getting Around” options (from the Free Magenta Shuttle to Bird Scooters) at accessannapolis.com/visiting-downtown

On the water, we love the water taxis. If you’re at the show, the easiest place to catch them is at the water taxi stop between the Annapolis Waterfront Hotel and Spa Creek Bridge, or call (410) 263-0033. Or hail “water taxi” on VHF radio channel 68. Prices are $4 to $9 depending on the destination. For cashless water taxi fare payment, download the Where in Annapolis app and click on the water taxi icon in the bottom right. For a route map with rates, visit watermarkjourney.com. The water taxis run Monday-Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.

insider Tips

serious boat buyer? Preview Day, Thursday, October 5 would be a great day to attend as it is generally less crowded and thus easier to make appointments/chat with dealers. wear the right shoes: Choose a pair that is comfortable and easy to slip off and on (heels don’t do so well on the floating docks). Remove shoes when boarding boats. If it’s cold or rainy, wear rain boots.

share and save information: Bring your phone, notepad, pens, boat cards, and business cards to share and save information. Bring photos of your boat projects to show the experts. At the show, snap pictures of favorite

boats and cool products. Serious buyers should make appointments with the boat brokers.

Dress in layers: October in Annapolis can be sunny and warm, crisp and cool, or sometimes rainy. Anything is possible. Bring sunglasses, a widebrimmed hat, a long-sleeved fleece, and a rain repellent top layer. A small backpack or tote can be very helpful for storing extra layers and any goodies you pick up at the show.

bring cash: Many vendors will accept your credit card, but cash is easiest for small purchases. ATMs are available right outside the show. Think coffee, Painkillers, and the small marine gizmos that will catch your eye.

# Make sure to wear shoes that are easy to slip on and off before boarding boats.

bathrooms: Fancy port-a-johns are centrally located within the show. However, real toilets are located on the first floor of the Harbor Master’s office, just outside the show gates. They’re free and open to the public.

Food: There are plenty of great dining options just outside the show gates. When you want something both quick and delicious, a PropTalk staff favorite is always the pit beef sandwiches from the Fleet Reserve Club.

show Highlights

brokerage cove: Head to Brokerage Cove, located in St. Mary’s Cove, to browse a fantastic selection of pre-owned powerboats available for immediate purchase. It’s just a short walk or water taxi ride from the main show grounds. Stay tuned to the Annapolis Boat Show’s website for a full list of models on display.

Demo Dock: Try before you buy! The Demo Dock gives potential buyers a chance to sea trial a variety of boats to help make an educated decision on what engines, electronics, and other functions

work best for them. Visit the demo dock early in the day to set up an appointment. At print time, this was the current lineup. Be sure to check online for any updates.

• Candela C-8

• Flux marine Electric Outboards

• Invincible 33 Open Fisherman

• Invincible 36 Open Fisherman

• Quarken 27

• Sportsman 231 Heritage with Seakeeper Ride System

• Sportsman 232 Open with Seakeeper Ride System

• Yamaha F200 Engine

• Yamaha V6 4.2 Liter

Fishtalk Fishing spot: This year’s Fishing Spot continues the show’s deep-rooted collaboration efforts with FishTalk Magazine and Coastal Conservation Association Maryland (CCA Maryland). Together the organizations share their wealth of fishing knowledge, boating expertise,

and conservation advice to attendees of all ages through fun, family-friendly activities such as reef ball making, a fishing simulator, free daily seminars, and displays of the latest gear. Local fishing guides, charter captains, outfitters, and representatives from the Department of Natural Resources will also share their how-to and where-to knowledge with anglers looking for their next big catch.

# Brokerage Cove is back!

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The CCA happy hour from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. the Friday of the Powerboat Show will be an opportunity for anglers to grab a drink from the Pusser’s outpost in the Fishing Spot and catch up with fellow anglers and representatives from FishTalk, CCA MD, DNR, and more. Reef ball building takes place Thursday through Saturday from 12 to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 12 to 3 p.m. Lenny Rudow of FishTalk Magazine will host free seminars inside the show (stay tuned for the seminar schedule on the Boat Show website). meet team Fishtalk/proptalk: Come see us! We’ll be in our usual spot, Tent F6/F7 along Ego Alley and we love meeting our readers. Say hello and grab the latest issues of SpinSheet, PropTalk, FishTalk, and Portbook.

educational opportunities

boatUs on-water training: The BoatUS Foundation will host a number of introductory boating courses, including Intro to Boating, Women’s Intro to Boating, Precision Docking and Boat Handling, Open Water Boat Handling, and Open Water Advanced Maneuvering (the last two are offered on Sunday only and have prerequisite requirements). Each course cost $175, is limited to three to four students, includes approximately three hours of on-water instruction, and includes admission to the show. Some classes are already sold out; don’t delay! Visit annapolisboatshows.com/powerboat-show/ education to register.

cruisers University: Monday, October 9 through Friday, October 13 at The Historic Inns of Annapolis. More than 75 classes are available for sailors and powerboaters alike who have an interest in learning the fundamentals of bluewater cruising. Find a list of courses and registration information at cruisersuniversity.com.

Free, Daily seminars: At print time, the schedule had not yet been released. Stay tuned for more details on the Annapolis Boat Shows Education page. Learn

# Stop by our booth to say hello! Tent F6/F7 along Ego Alley.

# At the Fishing Spot, organizations share their wealth of fishing knowledge, boating expertise, and conservation advice to attendees of all ages.

# The Powerboat Show is full of educational opportunites, including BoatUS On-Water Training. Courtesy of the Annapolis Boat Shows

Goin G Green

As the marine industry continues to recognize the importance of environmental stewardship, the Annapolis Boat Shows proudly supports a more sustainable future by doing their part to minimize its own impact on the environment. In collaboration with Annapolis Green, the Annapolis Powerboat Show (Oct 5-8) and Annapolis Sailboat Show (Oct 12-15) will provide water refill stations around the showgrounds to discourage single-use bottles at the shows. Reusable bags provided by LaVictoire Finance will be provided at the Dock Street gate, and recycling bins will be available throughout the Show. Attendees and exhibitors are encouraged to bring reusable water bottles, reduce the waste they generate, and recycle bottles, cans, cups, and cardboard within the show grounds.

Along with the Show’s clean initiatives is the selection of eco-

friendly products, energy-efficient boats, and technologies that represent the forefront of sustainable innovation in the maritime industry that will be on display. Attendees can expect to explore premiering models such as the electric hydrofoil cruiser, the Candela C-8, at the Annapolis Powerboat Show. Greenline, X Shore, and Annapolis Hybrid Marine will also be displaying electric and hybrid technology at the Annapolis Powerboat Show.

Coastal Conservation Association Maryland will be in the FishTalk Fishing Spot at the Powerboat Show to share their mission with attendees, build reef balls, and present seminars on invasive species. Maryland’s Department of Natural Resources will also be on the scene to talk about their Clean Marina program and share tips on safety and being a more responsible boater.

“We believe in riding the waves of innovation and sustainability,”

said Sheila Jones, general manager of the Annapolis Boat Shows. “By incorporating environmentally friendly products into our shows and providing water refill stations and recycling, we’re not just talking the talk, we’re walking the walk. We are excited to provide these great organizations the opportunity to connect with boaters at our show to share ideas on how we can work together to protect the oceans, rivers, and bays we love.”

Renowned conservation organization, Sailors for the Sea, is also working with the Annapolis Boat Shows. Known for their initiatives to unite boaters to protect the ocean, Sailors for the Sea engages, educates, and inspires fellow boaters to join their campaigns, become a green boater, and participate in a clean regatta.

For more tips on greener boating, visit sailorsforthesea.org and click to “Green Boating Guide” under Programs.

annapolis Powerboat show Cool n ew Boa T s

At print time, these were the new boats that had been announced. However, sometimes things change at the last minute, so be sure to check for updates at annapolisboatshows.com as we get closer to the show dates.

aluminusray

This company custom builds any type of aluminum boat with lengths from 1730 feet. The boat is built with marine grade aluminum 5083 that will last for generations with proper maintenance, and the manufacturing process is very efficient to keep the cost down. Everything is CAD designed and hatched out on a 3D model before it is precisely cut on CNC machines, and then hand welded. The boats are comprised of all aluminum and stainless components to prevent rust from salt water. dock H, Baltimore Boating Center.

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Contender 26BaY

The 26BAY offers the performance and fishability you can expect from a Contender along with the versatility to take you deeper into the bays and backcountry than ever before. Combining the world class running surface of the 25BAY with some new updates and modifications, the 26BAY displays Contender’s continued dedication to innovation through fishability and performance. dock C, Cedar Point Marina.

Candela C-8

The Candela C-8 DC glides silently above the water at speeds of up to 27 knots thanks to a combination of innovative electric propulsion and hydrofoiling. With a longer range and higher cruise speed than any preceding electric boat, the C-8 delivers an unparalleled and comfortable sea experience. A full charge takes just 30 minutes with DC-charging. Range is 57 nautical miles at 22 knots. dock k2.

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Princess V50

The all-new V50 features the latest dynamic exterior design from Princess Yachts, voluminous space, and exceptional performance synonymous with the brand’s V Class range. This yacht offers a ton of customization options, starting with the option of an enclosed or open main deck configuration with L-shaped seating or a sunpad aft leading to the spacious saloon and helm seating. dock a, Viking sport Cruisers.

laguna Catamaran dinghy

The Further Customs Laguna Catamaran Dinghy is an ultrastable and responsive inflatable catamaran designed with a wideopen bow and generous floor space, providing room for extra guests and gear. It is reinforced with extra protective layers of military grade PVC and impact protective strips and can be easily transported by the included wheeled carrying bag. The Laguna 330 and 290 will be on display at dock F2, annapolis Hybrid Marine.

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Engineered for an amazing day boating experience, the LS9 features premium craftmanship and thoughtful design choices from the standard power hardtop, edge-to-edge seating, standard 12-inch displays with digital switching, the standard power platform that lowers and raises with the touch of a button, the optional SandbarSubs, and more. dock H, regal Boats.

solara s-310 Coupe

The new Solara S-310 Sport Coupe combines the best of overnighting, cruising, watersports, and fishing. With innovative convertible seating areas, your deck space can be transformed for any occasion. The full-size cabin, with a standalone wet head, is a luxurious respite. The fully enclosed helm area allows for boating in any weather. And the Solara Standard ensures this boat is equipped with everything you need to make your time on the water more enjoyable. dock F2, Pocket Yacht Company.

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2024 sportsman open 252CC

This latest Sportsman design has cutting-edge electronics with the perfect combination of familyfriendly features, cruising comfort, and offshore fishing capabilities— all in one easy-to-trailer 25-foot package. With a sleek and stylish design, this center console delivers exceptional performance and handling, making it the ultimate choice for any boating enthusiast. dock e2, riverside Marine.

sportsman 232 open with seakeeper ride system

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Designed to be the ultimate family fishing boat in the 23-foot class, the Open 232 brings you fit, finish, and features not seen in this category of boat. The fishing amenities check every box for a day of offshore fishing including ample rod storage, Gemlux rod holders, a large, insulated aquarium livewell, and more. Then when it’s time for the family to jump onboard, you’re greeted with safe comfortable seating, insulated coolers, and storage to multiple anchors to make sandbar trips a breeze. dock e2, riverside Marine.

MaRINE sERVICE

sportsman 231 Heritage with seakeeper ride system

This boat’s family-focused design revolves around fun on the water. This boat’s hull was designed to run on a single outboard engine, and the offshore hull design ensures a safe, dry, and comfortable ride. The oversized hardtop is standard, and this model has a certified capacity of up to 12 people. The Seakeeper Ride is a firstof-its kind vessel attitude control system. Key benefits include up to 70 percent of underway pitch and roll elimination, coordinated turn (automatically adjusts the heeling of angle of your boat during turns), auto trim, list/ level control (never allows vessel list from movement onboard, wind, uneven load, prop torque, etc.), and hole shot control (optimized to allow for faster acceleration, getting the boat on plane more quickly, improving fuel economy). dock e2, riverside Marine.

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annapolis Powerboat show Tiara eX60

From its sleek design to cuttingedge technology, the EX60 embodies flexible luxury and endless adventure. The Tiara Yachts team combined lessons learned from its popular LS series alongside the established success of its Coupe models to maximize exterior enjoyment, while still providing all the comforts and amenities needed for extended stays. In regard to power, IPS units pair with the latest Volvo technology including Electronic Vessel Control and Interceptor Trim System with Active Ride Control, engineered to reduce noise and vibration. With four different cockpit modules focused on cruising, entertaining, or enjoying your favorite watersports to choose from, owners can create an exterior layout entirely and exclusively of their own selection. dock F2, north Point Yacht sales.

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See the Bay

10 Things To Do in Annapolis

Every fall, we at PropTalk ask ourselves: How can we best welcome boaters to the boat shows and to our beautiful, historic city? We try to anticipate what they will ask at the PropTalk/FishTalk booth and how they may spend their time outside the show gates. As when our closest friends come to visit Annapolis, we want to make sure that out-of-town boaters spend their precious time wisely and have a great time.

With input from PropTalk staffers, here are 10 things to do in our capital city outside the gates of the Annapolis Powerboat Show, October 5-8, or anytime. Most of our suggestions are within walking distance of the main boat show gate, with a few favorites slightly farther away.

Test the crab cakes.

The top question posed to PropTalk staffers at boat show time is “Where do we find a good crab cake?” Close to the show, we recommend ordering crab cakes at the Dock Street Bar & Grill or Choptank Restaurant. If you walk or take a water taxi across to Eastport, you will find the best crab cake in town at the Boatyard Bar & Grill. If you like a crab shack atmosphere with picnic tables outside, check out Wild Country Seafood behind the Annapolis Maritime Museum.

Make the most of your boat show visit, or any visit, with this handy locals’ guide. 1 2

Say “hi” to George.

See that pretty white building at the highest point in the Historic District? That’s the Maryland State House. Our capitol welcomes visitors from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day, free of charge, so long as they pass through a metal detector and have a photo ID. This pretty 18th century structure is worth seeing, even if you just walk through the first floor. In this place George Washington resigned his commission in December of 1783, and a month later, the Treaty of Paris was signed there, ending the Revolutionary War and making Annapolis the nation’s first peacetime capital. You can say “hi” to the bronze Washington statue in the Old Senate Chamber right there on the first floor.

# George Washington in the Old Senate Chamber at the Maryland State House. Photo by Marty Lostrom

# Photo by Mke Iserman/ @MikesFabulousPhotography

# The Boatyard Bar & Grill’s award-winning crabcakes are worth a trip across the bridge to Eastport.

Photo courtesy of the Boatyard Bar & Grill

See the Bay

Stroll the Yard.

The first thing you should know about the U.S. Naval Academy is that you’re welcome to stroll around the “Yard,” as they call the campus. To visit, walk through Gate 1 (one block from the boat show); bring a photo ID and plan to walk through a metal detector. At the Visitor Center (open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) you may learn about and sign up for tours, as well as visit the gift shop. There is construction along the wall that overlooks the Bay, but the area by the Visitor Center offers a nice view of the boat show.

Crawl the pubs.

We trust that you’ll find some fun pubs in Annapolis, but our graphic designer Royal Snyder offers a new twist on an ordinary pub crawl: a haunted pub crawl! Halloween is coming soon, after all, so why not check out Annapolis Tours and Crawls and see if any of their organized pub and tavern crawls sound fun to you?

Eat like a local.

We at PropTalk don’t get through a week without one or most of us eating a meal at the following Eastport spots: the Boatyard Bar &

Grill on Fourth Street (for crabcakes, raw bar, and sandwiches), Davis’ Pub on Fourth Street (crab pretzel, gumbo), Leeward Market on Second Street (Greek pizza), Bread & Butter Kitchen on Second Street (BBK breakfast sandwich, specials, scones), and the

Eastport Kitchen (yummy burger, sandwiches). We also love the Market House downtown (Mediterranean or farmer’s market bowl, steamed shrimp); you may see us having lunch there or at Sofi’s Crepes at boat show time.

# An easy walk for boat show attendees, “The Yard” aka the U.S. Naval Academy campus is open to visitors with photo IDs. Photo courtesy of USNA

# Captain Rick Flamand is the head captain of the Skipjack Wilma Lee which runs out of the Annapoils Maritime Museum in Eastport through October 1. The museum is open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for visitors

6 Hit the new hot spots.

New restaurant alert… times three! Around the corner from the show on Randall Street, try the GOAT, a cozy restaurant with a Mexican, pan-Latin American vibe. Leo Annapolis on West Street boasts the tagline “fresh, thoughtful, local.” (Try the burger, snakehead, Cosmopolitan; weekend reservations recommended). Ambitious walkers may make the 1.6-mile trek to West Annapolis to sample the margaritas and guacamole at Agave Mexican Restaurant on Annapolis Street (plentiful street parking and a sizeable porch).

Drink like a local. Grab a locally brewed beer and bite to eat at Forward Brewing on Fourth Street in Eastport. (Crowlers or packs of beer to go are also available.) Also, if you like beer and oysters—together—

you’re in the right town; find an oyster shooter at Middleton Tavern, one block from the show gates. We know you’re more likely to do this than #2.

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photographed by @schaunchampion

# Haunted pub crawls, walking ghost tours, and twisted history pub tours are among Annapolis Tours and Crawls’ offerings. Photo courtesy of Facebook/annapolisghosts

# The GOAT Annapolis is around the corner from the show at 137 Randall Street.

Get your game on.

PropTalk production manager Zach Ditmars recommends GameOn Bar & Arcade, located next to the Graduate Hotel on West Street. He says, “This place is a step back in time. Check out the eclectic drink selection and grab your quarters for some Pac-Man, pinball, and skeeball nostalgia.”

Take a breather.

Boat show, boat show… it’s a lot, right? You’re getting dizzy from seeing all those boats (and maybe that lunchtime Painkiller wasn’t the best idea). Now what? If you make your way to Eastport, by foot or water taxi, there are “pocket parks” at most street ends, where you can sit on a bench, look out at the water, and reset. Stop in at the Annapolis Maritime Museum (open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) to learn about our town’s maritime history and to enjoy the great view of Back Creek.

Browse the Bookstore.

It should be no surprise that PropTalk’s editor Kaylie Jasinski is an avid reader. Locate her favorite Annapolis bookstore, Old Fox Books and Coffeehouse, on Maryland Avenue. Bonus: there’s a charming patio/garden out back that’s such a pleasant, quiet place to sip coffee, you may forget there’s a boat show several blocks away. Closer to the show, try Back Creek Books on Main Street, where you’ll find an interesting used, maritime, and rare book selection and a couple of neighboring ice cream shops.

By Drew Maglio

Finding the proper boat for one’s boating needs is paramount in determining whether boating will be a blissful and blithe experience, or an unwelcome burden. Over the course of my boating life, I have owned seven vessels, ranging from an eight-foot imitation Boston Whaler to a 38-foot Ericson cruising sailboat and have had my share of trials as well as triumphs, which I aim to impart to the reader below.

If there is any overarching principle by which potential boat buyers should proceed, it is to be patient during the search process as caution and deliberation are cardinal virtues in boat buying. What I implore the reader to refrain from is deciding they want a boat, proceeding to peruse the local classifieds, and going to buy one of the first boats they lay eyes on—that is how disasters happen! Of the eight vessels I have owned, two have been rotten and both were purchased via the local South Florida Craigslist classifieds.

Learn from my example: an admonishment about used boats and dishonest sellers.

On the first rotten boat, I was young and inexperienced as I had never owned a boat before sans an eight-foot imitation Boston Whaler. And so, I went on Craigslist and found a disaster of a 1996 Regal 202 SE 20-foot bowrider.

The second rotten boat, a 1998 Sea Ray Sundancer 270 that I affectionately refer to as “the boat from hell,” was altogether in a different class than the Regal bowrider. At that point in our

# This Sea Ray 270 looked to be flawless on sea trial day but was hiding rot just beneath the surface.

# Boat buyers should look for a boat with a clean transom that does not have a lot of hardware and accessories mounted to it which could allow water to penetrate into the core material.

lives, my wife and I were growing in our careers and desired a boat with a larger cabin as we were commuting from mainland Florida to the Florida Keys nearly every weekend to stay on our boat at the time, a 1999 Chaparral 2335 SS 24-foot cuddy cabin which was growing smaller by the night. Thus, we sold Cheaper Than Kids to acquire a larger and (what we thought at the time would be) bettersuited vessel.

Though I was fairly cautious and we did look at a number of other boats including a very nice Regal 2850 LSC cuddy cabin, a dilapidated Chaparral 270 Signature cruiser, a Chaparral 240 Signature with a soft cockpit floor, and a few others that evade my memory, we came across an advertisement for a 1998 Sea Ray Sundancer 270 that was within our price range at $19,000 and looked to have a large cabin. It also featured air conditioning and had ample cockpit seating: both of which were complaints levied against Cheaper Than Kids.

We went to inspect the Sea Ray one evening and arrived after dark—never inspect a boat at night! Under the dim moonlight, the boat looked to be flawless: the engines were clean and ran smoothly at idle, the cabin had no rank odors, and all of its furnishings were plush and pristine. The cockpit cushions were intact, and the bilge was spotless. Sitting in the cockpit with the owners who had recently purchased her yet were upgrading to a larger boat—which should have been a major red flag—we negotiated a purchase price of $17,000 pending sea trial and inspection in a few days’ time.

When the weekend came, we inspected and sea-trialed the boat. Due to my excitement of owning an express cruiser, I failed to detect the rotten transom, stringers, and aft bulkhead. While tapping on the stringers I did notice that they were all hollow, but I figured that since they were homogeneous in sound that Sea Ray simply built them out of foam or in a mold. Come to find out, a stringer—no matter the material—should always be rock solid and never hollow.

While our mistakes in these two cases were many, they all involved a lack of prudence by being careless, rash, and overly emotional and impulsive in our

purchase. When shopping for boats, buyers must use their head and heart in unison, but cannot allow impulse to subvert logic. As a luxury item, boats are inherently an impulsive purchase to a certain degree, yet logic must still govern impulse. The best course of action in life as well as boat shopping is to determine one’s needs and wants and then go about finding the right vessel for purchase. Once located, the boat must be carefully and rigorously inspected by a competent professional if the buyer is not capable of doing just that themself.

more) once storage, insurance, and routine maintenance and upgrades are paid for and completed. I recommend doing all maintenance and upgrades up front so as to do repairs on one’s own terms, rather than the boat’s. After the first year of ownership, I estimate that on a typical 20- to 25-foot used powerboat, buyers will spend at least $5000 in fuel, storage, insurance, and maintenance/upgrades.

Even more painful than buying a lemon is owning a boat that one cannot afford to repair and operate. As every used boat requires heaps of maintenance that increases exponentially with every two-foot increase in length, boat buyers must realize that the vessel purchase is in essence a deposit on the boating lifestyle that will only be paid in full over the course of many years of ownership. Thus, boat buyers must budget accordingly and understand that if they are to purchase a vessel for $15,000—the sum of a boat I am in the process of purchasing—the actual cost of ownership for just the first year will actually end up being about $20,000 (or slightly

Note: The numbers estimated above are based off personal experience with my former 24-foot cuddy cabin. The relationship between size, age, and initial cost of vessel as it pertains to expected post-purchase maintenance, insurance, and operating costs is not a linear or concrete one and will vary greatly. If a buyer plans to pay others to do their maintenance, repairs, and upgrades for them, I highly advise against purchasing an older boat, as the buyer will easily incur expenses that will exceed the value of the vessel, making it a foolhardy venture. The numbers that I have estimated above, rely on the fact that I employ my own labor and therefore only incur the cost of parts and materials. If I hired out labor, my post-purchase budget would balloon from $5000 to well over $10,000, as the going rate for marine labor these days is in the ballpark of $125/hour. And so, while boat shopping, one must always be conscious of either purchasing a boat that is either too expensive to maintain or a potential money pit in terms of necessary repairs once acquired.

# A worn interior is a sure sign of neglect. Boats that are cared for should never need a new interior.

If one is to purchase an asset rather than a liability, it is necessary for boat shoppers to determine what vessel(s) piques their fancy and suits their boating needs, with the understanding that patience is vital to finding the “right” boat that falls within one’s pecuniary means. If a boat shopper cannot articulate why a potential suitor is the right boat for their boating area, usage, and preferences, he or she is in no position to purchase a vessel. The criteria by which a vessel should be evaluated include (in descending order of importance), 1) area of operation, 2) type of primary usage, 3) value for money, and 4) aesthetic appeal.

Where will the boat be used?

Of utmost significance is the type of waters a vessel will be used on. A boat suitable for inland lakes is dangerous for ocean use on all but the calmest of days. In salt water, an outboard is generally preferred over an inboard as it may be lifted out of the water while moored, allowing the water to drain out of the engine block, in addition to inhibiting marine growth. How will the boat be used?

Boat shoppers should determine what it is they wish to do with the boat in their intended waters of usage. If it is offshore fishing, then center consoles, walkarounds, and perhaps certain express

cruisers could be selected. If inshore fishing, then center consoles, bay boats, flats boats, pontoon boats, and maybe even a “fish and ski” bowrider could be chosen. If one wishes to overnight, a cuddy cabin or walkaround may be desirable. If one wishes to take extended cruises, an express cruiser, downeast cruiser, trawler, or motor yacht may be in the running. If one wishes to take as many passengers as possible onto the local lake, a pontoon or deck boat would be an accommodating choice—though if one has a penchant for speed, a bowrider sport boat may be even better.

Some concessions will have to be made.

The reality of the used boat market is that there are no perfect boats and accordingly what the successful boat shopper is attempting to do is purchase the best vessel for their intended usage for the least amount of money. Of course, this task is not easy to accomplish which is why clear direction and patience are of paramount importance.

A boat is an article of affection. And yet, the aforementioned three criterion are all for not if a boater does not love his or her vessel. As all boats are sure to prove frustrating from time to time, it is easier to forgive one that captivates the senses and is aesthetically pleasing to its owner.

With a plan in place, I must stress to the reader the importance of being willing to travel to look at and purchase a vessel. In the used boat market, there are a dozen lemons for every gem and so boat buyers must conduct a regional or national search if they are to find a suitable and reasonably priced vessel. Certain areas like Florida have a glut of boats but because of the salt water, intense UV exposure, heat, humidity, and year-round usage, boats age must faster than their northern counterparts.

Create a shortlist.

Once a methodical plan is enacted and the search is underway, I must stress the importance of being active, rather than passive, during a boat search. If one is to identify and locate the perfect boat, countless hours must be spent researching every facet of any given contending vessel by learning its intricacies, faults, and quirks. Only then, may a specific boat model(s) be identified as a search target.

Search away.

Once a short list is created, one must frequently peruse general local online classifieds such as Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, in addition to boat-specific sites like BoatTrader, Boats.com, and Yachtworld.com. Powerboatlistings. com and Sailboatlistings.com may also be of use to potential buyers (be sure to also check the Boats for Sale page at proptalk.com/boats-for-sale). It is only through careful searching and study that one may locate the right boat for the right price. While searching on local sites like Craigslist, expand the search area by including other cities and regions. This may seem like a tedious chore, but it greatly increases the chance of locating a gem.

Come like a thief in the night. When a potential contending boat is located for sale online, act swiftly like a

# Aluminum trailers are lighter and much more durable to the corrosive effects of salt water, but will cost more.

thief in the night! By this, I mean for the buyer to contact the seller immediately to look at the boat, rather than merely dragging one’s proverbial feet by asking a myriad of nonsensical questions. If the boat in question is as good of a bargain as its listing conveys, it will typically sell within mere days in a hot market. While it may take months to locate the right boat, boat buyers must always be in a position to act, or else they may miss out and feel the urge to settle. If a potential suitor happens to be far away, simply explain to the seller the necessity of viewing many additional current photographs before traveling to view the boat. In boat buying, pictures of every nook and cranny are worth a million dollars.

Interrogate the seller. After calling a seller to set up a showing, buyers should politely interrogate the seller and rigorously evaluate the vessel for sale. By this I implore the buyer to ask to view documents such as receipts for repairs, upgrades, and routine maintenance items, while attempting to read the body language of the owner. Owners who attempt to hide things or pretend to know very little about their vessel cannot be trusted and I would urge the buyer to tread carefully in such a case. A good seller is knowledgeable, attentive, and happy to share information about their vessel, despite their desire to sell.

Thoroughly inspect the structure. One time while inspecting the bilge area of a Formula 252 SS, I came across excess fiberglass that had been laid across the aft bilge bulkhead and questioned the owner. When asked, the owner retracted his prior statement about the boat being “rock solid” and instead attempted to squelch my growing suspicions by declaring that “he had taken care of all of the rot” by digging out the rotted wood and filling with epoxy and then glassing over the structure. An avid boater, I knew this “repair” to be woefully inadequate and thus my discovery allowed me to withdraw the vessel from consideration.

By interrogating about the boat as well as questioning the owner, I was able to unearth a catastrophic wound that prevented me from taking ownership

of a rotten boat. Two other times, I was not so fortunate to find rotted structural members before purchase—one time leading to a full structural restoration which I swear to never to do again, while the boat ended up being parted out and scrapped. If the buyer in question is not capable of thoroughly inspecting the systems and structure on a potential purchase, then a certified marine surveyor should be hired. Thoroughly inspect the engine. Additionally, all electrical and mechanical systems should be assessed by a qualified professional if one is incapable themself. An engine with any sort of “knock” whatsoever may be a deal breaker, as it could indicate looming catastrophic connecting rod failure. Roaring or clacking sounds may be indicative of worn internal engine bearings that are ready to let loose. In a sterndrive, it is recommended to turn the wheel to lock it on both sides at fast idle (about 1200 rpms) in order to listen for any clacking, grinding, or roaring sounds, as well as feel for an increase in vibration, which could potentially indicate problems with the gimbal bearing, U joints, or outdrive gearing. I would also highly recommend doing a basic compression test or a more advanced leak down test on any potential purchase. An engine oil analysis may also be a wise investment depending on the complexity and cost of the vessel in question.

All in all, while inspecting the engine(s), the major things to be aware of are water mixed with engine oil or gear lube and any adverse and abnormal sounds or vibration. I would highly advise against

purchasing a vessel without a proper sea trial which entails putting the engine under load in order to ensure proper operation.

Be willing to make some compromises.

Being a proactive boat buyer also entails being willing to make modest concessions in a bid to acquire a capable and suitable used vessel. By this I mean that a buyer may have to compromise on things such as the color—so long as it is not repugnant to the individual in question—in order to acquire a vessel in good condition for a good price. Similarly, owners should be willing to tinker with, and outfit, their new vessel with upgraded electronics, canvas, etc.

At its core, boat shopping is merely about finding a suitable canvas for the master to ornament. This is why a boat with good bones must be selected, and things like operable engines, generators, and a hull that has retained its structural integrity without osmotic blisters, transom rot, stringer rot, deck delamination, etc., are the chief focus of a successful boat search.

In the used market there is seldom a perfect boat and owners who are proactive and willing to do some upgrades and minor repairs themselves will generally come out ahead of the curve. A boat ought to be a joy, but for many reasons, is instead often a burden. I sincerely hope that each potential buyer reading this will take into consideration what I have shared before embarking on a boat-ownership journey of their own.

Best of luck!

# Custom fit canvas like this cockpit cover is an excellent bonus and very expensive to replace or have made.

In Search of the Perfect Oyster

Story and Photos By Craig Ligibel

When the Annapolis Seafood Market on Forest Drive abruptly closed its doors on May 15, 2022, many seafood lovers were in shock. How could an Annapolis institution that had sold fresh seafood along with steamed crabs, boiled shrimp, and mouthwatering fish sandwiches for over 44 years suddenly disappear from the landscape?

Today, more than a year later, speculation about labor shortages, long hours, and too much business to handle are all possible reasons for the company’s demise.

No more stops to buy shrimp. No more oysters that you’d have to dig out of the ice to find the best ones. No more friendly banter with the market’s voluble staff.

As an ostrephile (oyster lover) with a dozen-a-week habit, I immediately set about trying to find a reliable source of local oysters that was both consistent in availability and reasonable in price. Bear in mind, there’s no shortage of Annapolis and area restaurants that serve up a tempting variety of fresh shucked, raw, or baked bivalves.

Close to Home

The Market House offers Blue Points from Connecticut for $3.50 each; Middletons Tavern’s famous oyster shooter goes for $4.95; Mike’s Crab house on the South River sells a dozen locals for about $2 each. Baked oysters at the Choptank Restaurant include appetizer sizes of Oysters Rockefeller

and crab and chili crusted oysters for $19; and the Boatyard Bar and Grill has been a staple for oyster lovers for years with generally five oyster brands on ice including Wellfleets from Cape Cod, Patty’s Fatty’s and Chincoteagues from the Bay, Raspberry Points from Canada’s Prince Edward Island, and Henderson Bays from Washington State. Prices range from $2.25 each for locals to $3.75 for the more exotic.

But for the home shucker like me who likes to serve up a couple dozen oysters either raw on the half shell or baked on the grill with a variety of accouterments and sauces, the options to walk into a seafood purveyor and walk out with enough oysters to feed a crowd are limited. Some local sources are good… but are constrained by the season and oyster harvesting methods.

Ryan Mould’s at the Riva Market and Zang’s Farm Stand in Harwood is a good seasonal choice. Because these oysters are wild caught, they are only available starting October 1. The oyster beds Ryan frequents are in the Shady Side area of the Bay and as far south as Solomons Island. The 34-year-old has been oystering most of his life. He catches the seafood; his mother handles the sales. Check out his Facebook page @RyanMouldsFreshCrabs. Don’t want to fight the crowds at the market? Call or text (443) 822-9913 to order your oysters and pick them up at your convenience. Prices start at $10 per dozen.

I have never been disappointed in the oysters I buy at Mayo Road’s Chesapeake Seafood Market (chesapeakeseafoodinc.com). Depending on the

# Little Wicomico Oyster Co. Blackberry oysters ready to slurp!

# Dr. Lynton Land, Little Wicomico Oyster Co.

time of year, offerings include local Bay oysters or Chincoteague’s for about $12/ dozen. Recently manager Tim Fath has been sourcing salty Canadian Malpeque oysters to fill in the gaps caused by local supply. “When the Bay waters heat up, I like to go north to get a quality oyster I can sell with confidence,” he says.

Chesapeake Seafood has been serving up oysters and a variety of seafood for over 20 years. Fath says he’s seen an uptick in business since the Annapolis Seafood Market closed. “Folks who are really into oysters can stop by and we can order most anything they want,” he says.

Whole Foods Annapolis sells a variety of oysters including the farm-raised Rappahannock Oyster Company’s River Oysters which go for around $2 each.

As an oyster aficionado I have been known to ship in oysters from two well-known Virginia oyster farms: the aforementioned Rappahannock Oyster Company (rroysters.com) and the lesserknown White Stone Oyster Company (whitestoneoysters.com). I have visited both of their operations and have in the past ordered oysters from both. In each case, the oysters arrive in cold packs within two days of ordering. Prices for any of the Rappahannock oyster brands are $1 each plus shipping. A starter pack of 100 White Stone oysters goes for $145 plus shipping. Bay oyster eaters will immediately notice the deep cups of these cage-grown oysters. Both companies sell several types, each well worth exploring.

The Little Wicomico Oyster Company

Closer to home, I have recently been enjoying Blackberry oysters from the Little Wicomico Oyster Company (lwoysters.com) in Heathsville, VA. I find these sweet little jewels at none other than my local Safeway on Forest Drive. Intrigued by the uniformity, clean finish of the shells, and consistently slurp-worthy quality of the oysters from Little Wicomico, I journeyed down US 301 and then took a number of backroads state routes to tour the operation and speak with owner Myles Cockrell and Dr. Lynton Land, a local grower who has lent his expertise to the Little Wicomico Oyster Company and other fledgling oyster farmers in helping them set up their oyster farming operations.

Dr. Land is an environmentalist and oyster farmer whose vast aquaculture expertise. I call him the “Virginia Oyster Whisperer.” His mantra is “oysters are good for the environment. They filter gallons of water daily; they don’t rely on fertilizer to grow and reproduce, they are sustainable and, coincidentally, are a great source of protein and are good to eat.”

Dr. Land applauds oyster farmers who have branded their oysters with a variety of exciting names. “Olde Salts, Little Peach Tree, Rochambeau. I can’t tell much difference in the taste of the local oysters,” he says sheepishly. “I guess my tastebuds are little soft after all these years. But I can tell the difference in saltiness.”

Land notes that all oysters grown in the East Coast of the United States are the same variety: Crassostrea virginica. The differences consumers see in the configuration of the oyster and the subtle differences in taste are due to the environment in which they are grown and the method by which they are grown as well. Oysters that are cage grown take

on the essence of their environment. One local oyster company calls it their “merroir.” Oysters that are grown in cages that float on the top of the water’s surface tend to be plumper and have deeper cups due to the wave action that constantly moves the cages back and forth.

I asked Dr. Land about the admonition not to eat oysters in months that don’t contain an “R.” He laughed and explained it this way: “Used to be the warmer summer months made shipping oysters difficult. That, plus the fact that back then all oysters were non-sterile diploids or capable of reproducing… which resulted in a watery product when the male oyster was busy producing sperm. Now, refrigeration has eliminated the possibility of spoilage during the summer months and most oysters we sell now are sterile triploids, which mean they do not reproduce and hence spend all that time making meat rather than making babies.”

Forty-one-year-old oyster grower

Myles Cockrell has been growing oysters for about 15 years. His ancestors came

# Myles Cockrell, Little Wicomico Oyster Co.

In Search of the Perfect Oyster

to this part of Virginia in the 1650s. They were a hardy lot making a living from the waters of the river and marine construction. Today, Cockrell’s Little Wicomico Oyster Company holds about 1000 acres of leased river bottom ground and sells about 10 million oysters annually.

I caught up with Myles just as the sorting shed in which he was working was shutting down. It was 10:30 in the morning. Water that was used to clean the oysters streamed everywhere. Piles of culls were heaped around the conveyor belt. Oysters ready for the 45-degree packing shed moved in a continuous flow from cage to wash to conveyor to palate. “We start bringing in the flats at around 5:30 a.m.,” Myles says. “This time of year, we must be quick about it. Every oyster we harvest is in the packing shed by 11 a.m. and most are on their way into a refrigerated truck for shipment across the United States by no later than 1 p.m.”

I commented to Myles about the quality of his product. I asked him what was so special about the river where the oysters are grown and the method he uses to grow them. He just smiled, but then his wife, Kristen, piped up with

what I am sure is a true statement: “It’s ‘cause we work so hard to grow them… and fill each box we ship with love.”

Oyster farming is a labor-intensive process. From seed to finished product the oysters are handled, moved,

washed, shaken, sorted, and boxed in a two-to-three-year ballet that sees each oyster touched in some way 20-30 times. Multiply that times 10 million oysters a year and that’s a whole lot of TLC.

In honor of my wife’s birthday, Myles presented her with a Little Wicomico Oyster Company T-shirt (that says, “Our oysters are shucking good”) and a flat bladed oyster knife. She is not an oyster lover, but she loves me and puts up with my oyster-eating idiosyncrasies. On my way out of the sorting shed I asked Myles if he could spare a dozen or so oysters that I could enjoy that evening at home. He gladly obliged and counted out two dozen Little Peaches while he and I shucked a dozen before lunch and slurped them right there on the packing room floor. I’ve eaten lots of oysters in my day, but few compared to those few oysters I shared with Myles with the hum of machinery and the clacking of oyster sorters in the background.

Four hours and 150 miles later, I toasted Myles with a glass of champagne as I savored my dozen Little Peaches, secure in the knowledge that only 12 hours previously they had been peacefully growing in the welcoming environment of the Little Wicomico riverbed.

# Sorting oysters at Little Wicomico Oyster Co.

# Unloading the morning’s harvest at Little Wicomico Oyster company.

Patty’s Fatty’s

No discussion of local oysters would be complete without mention of Patty’s Fatty’s, the unique oyster brand developed by Pat Mahoney, the selfproclaimed ‘last waterman’ of Eastport. Pat grew up on an oyster boat; his dad worked for Annapolis Seafood for 18 years, and for the past 15 years, he has “oystered, crabbed, and fished” to stock the modest seafood counter at his Eastport eatery and seafood shop appropriately named Wild Country Seafood (wildcountryseafood.com) located right behind the Annapolis Maritime Museum.

The 43-year-old waterman keeps his boats and runs his aquaculture operation on the Rhode River on ground that’s surrounded by the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC). Most of his farmed oysters are spat on shell although he does plant some micro set larvae over top of the spat on shell beds. “Those micro set larvae tend to produce a better product. Because we dump them in the beds with the other oysters, they live in a good environment, and we don’t have

to be constantly turning them to keep them clean.”

When I told Pat about my quest for fresh seafood, his eyes lit up, he grabbed my shoulder, and almost screamed in my ear, “Fresh? You want fresh? You can’t get it any fresher than this.”

On that hot July morning, Pat had already been up since 3 a.m. pulling oysters off the bottom with his hand tongers, then checking his pots, and finally running out to his pond to net some fish.

“This time of year, it never stops,” he said. “My nephew, two sons, and my daughter were all up this morning helping out. I don’t know if any of them will follow me in the business. They admit it’s pretty hard work.”

Pat’s claim to local fame is his branded Patty’s Fatty’s oysters. He says, “They are a fleshy, sweet Choptanktype oyster, sort of mild on the palate. Not too salty. Hell, if you want salt, use the shaker!”

He sells his oysters for $10 a dozen at the shop. Annapolis’s Boatyard Bar and Grill also features his oysters on their menu.

Pat admits to keeping strange hours. The restaurant and seafood shop states its hours as 3 to 7 p.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Fridays, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays. “Any other time, we are out on the water,” he says. If a customer wants a special order, Pat says just to call and leave a message. He’ll get back to you as soon he can. A visit to its Eastport location is certainly worth the time.

Pat admits to “liking oysters any which way I can get ‘em, although I am partial to fried.”

The humble oyster has been extolled in many a poetic verse. My favorite is Jonathan Swift’s pronouncement: “He was a bold man, that first ate an oyster.” There are few delicacies that spring from such humble—and sometimes slimy—origins. The oyster purveyors identified in this story are only some of the hardworking watermen who provide hundreds of thousands of succulent bivalves to an adoring oyster loving public. Go ahead. Pop the shell, splash on some lemon or a more exotic accouterment, and slurp away. #

# Deep Fried Patty’s Fatty’s.

# No discussion of local oysters would be complete without mention of Patty’s Fatty’s, the unique oyster brand developed by Pat Mahoney, the self-proclaimed ‘last waterman’ of Eastport.

Atlantic ICW Trouble Spots

By Mike Pitchford and Dave Cerrone

The Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AIWW, or for our purposes just the ICW) and the Gulf Coast Intracoastal Waterway (GIWW) together technically span 4000 miles from Cape Ann, MA, to Brownsville, TX. You are not reading this to take the boat to Galveston or Boston. You are likely planning, or dreaming about, a passage south of the Bay to warmer winter weather.

Good for you! To aid your trip we will focus on the 1000 or so ICW miles from Norfolk to southeastern Florida.

When you cruise the Chesapeake, you get used to well-marked navigation, shallow water, soft bottoms, mostly insignificant currents, and a tidal range that does not exceed a couple of feet. As you head south of Norfolk, some things change, and some stay the same.

Along the ICW the bottom is generally soft but much more likely to shift than we experience on the Bay. The many inlets from the Atlantic can change, seemingly overnight, after a storm of substance. Aids to Navigation

(ATONs) are moved more often than we are used to on the Bay and temporary ATONs marking a new shoal are common. Marked channels are not uniform in depth. In addition, the tidal range can exceed eight feet and the accompanying currents can be a surprise.

We should take a moment to allay any concerns raised in the last paragraph. The ICW from Norfolk to Florida is the trip of a lifetime. The rich history, small towns and big cities, man-made canals, open sounds, miles of wetlands, and a cypress forest where the shoreline disappears into the trees make the trek enticing. The navigational challenges are manageable, with care.

Your authors have done this trip annually for years. Just for you, we will walk you through the current and habitual trouble spots in the thousand miles between Portsmouth’s Hospital Point, ICW Mile Marker 0 (MM 0), and southeast Florida. Read on.

For the most part the first couple hundred miles south of Norfolk are straight forward and without a particularly shallow bottom waiting to find your keel or prop. What follows is our list of places to take care. Taking care can include going slow, monitoring the tide, and following route guidance.

It could also look like this:

Some of the best route guidance comes from regular ICW cruiser and Waterway Guide Contributing Editor Robert “Bob” Sherer, also known on Facebook as “Bob423.” Bob publishes an ICW Cruising Guide annually (landfallnavigation. com/bob423-icw-cruising-guide. html) and maintains a Facebook group (facebook.com/groups/ ICWCruisingGuide) that provides crowd sourced updates along with his observations on ICW conditions. The route graphics that follow are courtesy of Bob.

This is how we often see the channel in the ICW: 200 feet wide and 10 feet deep.

But it could look like this:

Near inlets.

In cuts and shallow spots.

It is also well worth subscribing to East Coast Alerts from Mel and Tom Neale at boatus.com/ subscribe. These alerts are published monthly by BoatUS and pushed out to subscribers via email. Here you can find USCG notices that include bridge operations, dredging operations, and much more.

Here are our “greatest hits” trouble spots (no pun intended):

NC, Bogue Sound, MM 227. Shoaling to six feet. Depending on the wind direction, this area can lose a foot or more of depth. Dave’s boat draws five feet and he has touched bottom here twice.

NC, Browns Inlet, MM 237. Right at the Inlet this area can shoal to three feet or less next to Green 61a. Check for updates after storms and severe wind.

NC, New River Inlet MM 246.

Just dredged. This is a constant trouble spot that can change overnight. Right now, because it has just been dredged, it’s a little wider than normal. Stay on Bob423 track and go slow.

NC, Snows Cut, MM 295.

Scheduled to be dredged in spring 2024. It shoals fast due to the wicked current that is always present.

NC, Lockwood’s Folly, MM 320.

Just dredged. Be very careful here; the deepwater track through Lockwood’s Folly is often outside the northern buoys. Right now, it’s a straight shot but narrow.

# New River Inlet, NC. Graphics courtesy of Bob Sherer, aka Bob423.

# Lockwood’s Folly, NC.

NC, Shallotte Inlet, MM 329.

This is an annual trouble spot. Dave often sees less than a foot under the keel at low tide. Best to time the tides through here.

SC, McClellanville, MM 430 to MM 435.

Need to time the tides to pass here. Shoaling to five feet or less. Mike found, and wrapped about the prop and shaft, a ghost crab pot in the channel just inches off the bottom. Getting back underway required a tow and a diver with a hacksaw.

SC, just north and south of the Ben Sawyer Bridge, MM 459 to MM 464.

Need to time tides, shoaling to 3.4 feet. Sand is hard packed and will destroy a Pod drive if struck.

SC, Dawho River, MM 497. Need to time the tides. Recently dredged, but shoals in quickly.

SC, Watts Cut, MM 503. Need to time the tides. Recently dredged, but shoals in quickly.

SC, Ashepoo Cutoff, MM 514 to MM 518. Just dredged; normally you need to time the tides. Shoaling to five feet within six months of dredging.

GA, Hell Gate, MM 602. Very narrow passage. Shoaling to four feet. Passing another boat here should be avoided. Best to time the tides.

# McClellanville, SC.

# Ben Sawyer Bridge, SC.

GA, Jekyll Creek, MM 681 to MM 684. Need to time the tides. Even after being dredged this area is just plain shallow; only attempt on a half tide rising.

FL, Matanzas Inlet, MM 793.

Stay on Bob423 Track, very narrow, and very close to the beach. Mike found the bottom briefly here not believing the way out of line ATONs. We say, keep one foot on the beach and stay on Bob’s track.

FL, New Smyrna Beach, MM 846.

Stay on Bob423 track, very narrow near Red 18 and 18a.

So fellow ICW cruisers and cruisers to be, how do you feel? We hope you feel empowered and ready to tackle these modest navigational challenges to reap the rewards

of cruising and of winters in a warmer place. Armed with the right tools to supplement your charts and

multifunction displays, you can make this trip without incident. It has been done!

Ferry Point Marina is a full service yard. Our technicians take pride in completing all projects, properly and efficiently. We are members of the ABYC and continually offer additional training to all employees to ensure projects are completed up to our high standards. Also

# Jekyll Creek, GA.

Technical Walkthrough

The beginning of a successful charter.

The first day of charter is usually hectic. The boats are rarely ready to go, charter personnel are running hard, and your crew is probably bored and needing things to do. In the middle of all this, you as the captain need to get through a lot of paperwork and you need to learn the ins and outs of the boat that will be your home for the week.

Few things are more important than the technical briefing where you run through the boat’s systems. The base personnel will usually send someone to walk you through the systems, but it’s up to you to ask all the right questions, take notes, and learn as much as possible in the short time you’re allotted. The tech people know their boats inside/ out so listen to what they say… and what they don’t say outright. They won’t necessarily tell you that the batteries are shot or that the plumbing is sketchy, but they know about everything.

The first pro tip is to bring a friend because a lot of information will be thrown at you in a short time and it’s hard to remember everything. Second, take copious notes so when it’s time to find the tools or the tank manifold, you’ll either have notes or another brain to refer to. Third, record the session on either video or audio on your phone. If the next day you don’t remember how to get the watermaker to work, you’ll have a reference.

Create a template beforehand with all the highlights and don’t let the charter tech person off the boat until you’re sure all systems work, and you know how to use them. Here’s a sample of what to focus on.

By Zuzana Prochazka

electronics

Chartplotters and instruments are standard, but they work slightly differently based on the brand. Make sure the information is displayed in English and in units of measure you’re comfortable with—like feet. If needed, ask the tech rep to change it for you or show you how. Ask about the depth offset so you know if the reading is from the waterline or the bottom of the keel.

radio

Test the VHF radio. Make a call to another boat nearby and have them call you back. Bring along your own handheld VHF as a backup.

Dinghy

Take a good look at the dinghy. Is it inflated, is the plug in, and do you have the kill switch cord? Locate the inflation foot pump, dinghy anchor, extra fuel, and paddles. If the dinghy is on davits, as on most catamarans, learn to raise and lower it.

Outboard

Ask if there is a lock and key for the outboard and if it’s customary/necessary to use locks in that particular cruising area. If possible, start the outboard to make sure it works.

# In order to have a pleasant charter experience, make sure each system works before you toss the dock lines.

engine(s)

Charter boat engines work hard because they’re often used for both propulsion and battery charging. They’re rarely in bad shape, but you should check on them at least once during the trip. Learn the location of the tool kit and extra engine oil. Open up the engine compartment(s), check the bilge, locate the oil dipstick, and inspect the coolant before you depart. On a catamaran, do this with both engines.

electrics

Electrical systems are the leading cause of headaches on charter. The house batteries are often run well beyond their prime condition because they’re expensive to replace. Ask the number of amp hours in the house battery so you know roughly what you have to work with under the best conditions. Engine batteries are often separated but don’t assume that, so you’re not stuck without engine power if you run the house bank down. Check the battery monitor, ask if there is an inverter, and learn the starting procedure for the genset if there is one. If you plan to dock and plug in along your route, ask about how to check for reverse polarity and locate the AC cord aboard.

Plumbing (fuel and water)

Ask about the size of your fuel and water tanks and know how many of each you have. Check the fuel tank monitor and make sure it’s full. Ask where and how many diesel deck fills there are. Know where the water fill is and if you have a key for the fitting. Locate the spare water hose and learn how to switch water tank manifolds if there are more than one.

Galley

Walk through the steps of starting the stove and oven. Ask if there is a separate breaker and solenoid switch. Lift your propane tank(s) to see how full they are, and make sure you have the tools needed to switch propane bottles if you run out. If there is a foot pump at the sink, see if it’s fresh or saltwater. Locate all the refrigeration units aboard—these will be your power hogs so load and manage them carefully. It’s best to leave one as a dedicated drinks fridge so that people aren’t rummaging around the food while looking for a beer. If you plan to barbecue, check on the grill to determine if it’s charcoal or propane.

heads

Check each head, especially if they’re electric. Smell each compartment, and if something is amiss, ask the tech rep to deal with it. While you’re at it, test the sump pumps in each shower. Some are automatic while others are manual so teach your crew how to use them.

Watermaker

Many powercats come with watermakers these days, and they’re a lifesaver—if they work. Be sure to walk through the detailed starting procedures. It’s usually best if you or one other person are the only ones to work this equipment so untrained crew don’t mess with the system.

Don’t Be rushed

Charter personnel want to get on and off your boat quickly, but don’t let them rush you. Make sure each system works before you toss the dock lines because a peaceful charter starts with a boat that works and a captain who knows how to work it.

For more on chartering how-tos and destinations, visit proptalk.com/category/chartering

# Open up the engine compartment(s), check the bilge, locate the oil dipstick, and inspect the coolant before you depart.

# The base personnel will usually send someone to walk you through the systems but it’s up to you to ask all the right questions and take notes.

Fighting for the Potomac River

Meet the Lower Potomac Riverkeeper, Dean Naujoks

The Potomac Riverkeeper Network has three riverkeepers whose areas of responsibility are divided between the Upper and Lower Potomac River as well as the Shenandoah River. In his role as Lower Potomac Riverkeeper Dean Naujoks advocates for the river’s span from Harper’s Ferry, WV, to the mouth of the river where it flows into the Chesapeake Bay. In 2019 the Waterkeepers Chesapeake awarded Naujoks its Waterkeeper Outstanding Win (WOW) Award for his

accomplishments in making safe disposal of coal ash a requirement in Virginia. We reached out to the Lower Potomac Riverkeeper to learn more about his work and life. Here’s what he had to say: Did you grow up on the water?

Yes, the Upper Delaware National Scenic River.

Who introduced you to the wonders of the outdoors?

My dad—boating, fishing, hunting, and woodcutting to heat the house!

How did you become interested in advocating for our waterways?

My educational background is environmental advocacy. I graduated from North Carolina State University with a self-created degree in environmental policy and sustainable development. In North Carolina, I was hired as the first Upper Neuse Riverkeeper and went head-to-head with major polluters… and won. Next, I became the first riverkeeper on the Yadkin River where I also served as executive director. In 2015 I became the Potomac Riverkeeper to continue to do the same work for the Potomac, the nation’s river.

What’s the most rewarding part of your job?

The most rewarding part of my job is bringing polluters to account and helping people who rely on clean water—that is all of us. People would be surprised by how much time I spend dealing with lawyers to protect our rivers. A major success in the fight against pollution was getting Dominion Energy to clean up decades of coal ash pollution.

What do you wish more boaters knew about protecting our waterways?

I wish more boaters contacted our pollution hotline, took pictures to document, and gave us a location when they see pollution. My colleagues and I at Potomac Riverkeeper Network are

# Photo courtesy of Potomac Riverkeeper Network

responsible for more than 14,000 square miles, and we cannot, without the help of volunteers, monitor all the waterways as thoroughly as needed. Our pollution report hotline is (336) 809-6041, and citizens may report pollution through waterreporter.org or download the Water Reporter app.

Priorities for the near future?

• Working to resolve toxic coal ash issues in Virginia and Maryland. Their continued presence still impacts water quality and public health.

• Addressing microplastic pollution and trash in the Potomac River.

• Focusing more on emerging issues such as PFAS/PFOA (chemicals that do not break down or break down very slowly)—more fish testing, wastewater testing, and other pathways of exposure such as biosolids application on farm fields.

Do you have any land-based hobbies or interests?

I am a big fan of the NFL Carolina Panthers!

What do you do for fun on the water?  I enjoy whitewater running and fishing. I have two standup paddleboards, four kayaks, two canoes, and a whitewater raft.

# Photo courtesy of Potomac Riverkeeper Network

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Powering Into Fall

Back Creek Yacht Club (BCYC) had a busy summer, but its cruising season hasn’t ended yet!

In July to celebrate Independence Day, BCYC members, both power and sail, cruised up the Patapsco River past Fort McHenry and into the Inner Harbor of Baltimore. Their destination was Anchorage Marina where they were able to take in the sights and sounds of downtown Baltimore and had a prime viewing spot for the fireworks. Club members enjoyed an outing to Barcocina, a restaurant situated with water views, for dinner and drinks. A good time was had by all.

The next event was the Rock Hall Cruise which was held this year at Haven Harbour North Marina. Court and Laura Treuth hosted a fantastic event that took “Surf and Turf” to a new level. The afternoon and evening were spent at the marina pavilion where festivities started with a happy hour followed by dinner. Kabobs of marinated filet mignon were grilled slowly until perfection and then paired with a crab bomb of fresh

backfin crab (with no filler) topped with Old Bay seasoning. Sides and desserts were brought by participants and needless to say, no one went home hungry.

August events included a cruise to Oxford, MD, to watch the log canoe races and on the last weekend of the month, a pig roast on Rock Creek off the Patapsco River in Pasadena, MD.

Club members kicked off the month of September with a Labor Day Cruise to Lankford Bay and have another cruise planned for early October.

If you’d like to join the fun and be part of a great mix of powerboaters and sailors, visit backcreekyc.org to find out how. We gather for festive land and sea events in all seasons.

Lovers of Classic Boats… and Cobbler

By Chris “Seabuddy” Brown

Members of the Chesapeake Bay Chapter (CBC) of the Antique and Classic Boat Society (ACBS) recently enjoyed our annual volunteer picnic. The Vaughns, who have hosted the event for several years, are great hosts and make sure it is memorable. Besides hamburgers and hot dogs, there are always many desserts, and this year the talk of the dessert items was a blueberry cobbler! We enjoyed tremendous fellowship that went on for hours, and I found some boats to write about for PropTalk.

Our enthusiastic members believe that the CBC’s success results from fostering an environment that encourages us to share knowledge, assist with restoration, and work cooperatively.

CBC is one of the 57 U.S. and Canadian chapters of the ACBS and has over 200 members enrolled representing more than six states. The inspiration for the creation of the CBC came from Herb Zorn (now deceased) and Paul Warner of Annapolis in 1982. In addition to Paul, two other founding members, Chuck Warner and Jim Duffy, are still active in the chapter today.

A group of members works and meets all year to put on a successful Classic Boat Festival and Coastal Arts Fair in St. Michaels, MD, each June. It’s a tradition that began more than 25 years ago, and the event, which is one of the largest classic boat shows in the Mid-Atlantic region, coincides with Father’s Day weekend. CBC also hosts a number of other activities each year, including:

# CBC volunteers enjoyed tremendous fellowship at the annual picnic.

• A spring workshop held at a boat yard or restoration shop.

• Various scenic cruises, rendezvous, and picnics on and around our area waterways.

• A Change of Watch banquet with the election of new officers for the coming year.

The CBC welcomes new members who share the chapter’s values and interests. There is no requirement that you own an historic boat—or any boat at all—only that you share an appreciation for old boats and wonderful fellowship. Learn more at chesapeakebayacbs.org

One for the Ages

By Lou Kates

The Patapsco River Power Squadron was chartered in 1916, and the men and women who belong come from all walks of life, races, and creeds. Some have never served in the military, others have, and they all share a common love of boats.

One of our members, George Schatz, who passed in 2008, lived a remarkable life, and to meet him you wouldn’t know what he had been through. He was genial, dressed elegantly, never had a bad thing to say, and was a man of few words; but like the famous commercial—when he spoke the room fell silent. George defined the expression actions speak louder than words He was a Bataan Death March survivor and as a Japanese POW was forced to work in copper mines. He won the Bronze Star for personal valor. He was the real

# George Schatz

deal—John Wayne in the flesh, but totally unassuming. He kept a diary during his imprisonment. It provides a haunting insight into the courage and tenacity of extraordinary men plunged into unconscionable circumstances. Had he been caught writing it he would have been killed. Lesser men might have become withdrawn and bitter, but George always had an encouraging, cheerful word for everyone.

For our squadron, George taught, served as commander, and worked on the housing committee for many years. George could be found most Thursdays working on our club’s building: painting or cleaning bathrooms, along with Jack Mengel, Mike Coulter, and Brian Becker. He and his family were instrumental in planning several squadron rendezvous. He dredged launch

ramps by hand. You would never guess his background. He came back from the war, established a painting remodeling company, married, raised two sons, and built several boats. His son Tom accompanied him on these adventures, and Tom continues to teach for our squadron.

One time George was reminiscing about being out in a field and looking up and seeing an unusual plane with a large nose, just circling. We held our breath waiting for him to remember more. He was trying hard, and we asked was it a Bolo bomber? He excitedly said, “Yes! That’s what it was, a Bolo.” Almost

every Bolo (B-18 built by Douglas) was destroyed at Clark Field in the Philippines the day after Pearl Harbor, but George had actually seen them.

He flew the colors at a special spot in the stairwell every work session. We always knew by those colors who had been there that day. We passed George’s colors onto his son Tom who still has them and is still very active in the Squadron.

The Squadron counts itself fortunate to have known George, his beloved wife Peggy, and son Tom. He was one for the ages, and his spirit lives on at the Patapsco River Power Squadron.

The Patapsco River Power Squadron will offer a boater education course on four consecutive Tuesdays beginning October 24. This is an eight-hour presentation open to the public with topics on boating safety, equipment, rules of the road, buoys, and safe operations. Find registraiton details on page 52

Crab Feast Weekend on the Sassafras

The Marine Trawler Owners Association (MTOA) members headed to the Sassafrass Harbor Marina for a weekend crab feast in August. Seven boats cruised up the river and other members joined by land yacht. At the Fish Whistle restaurant on Friday night everyone had a great time meeting new and old friends. On Saturday they relaxed around the pool and enjoyed a delicious crab lunch at the marina clubhouse. It is always nice to get together and talk boats!

Jim Foster spoke to the group about his recent extended trip to the Islands, which gave everyone an idea how to prepare for such a trip. His presentation was well received by all.

America’s Boating Club Wilmington (ABCW) and North Point Marina slip holders joined together in July and offered a Nautical Flea Market to boaters in the Rock Hall, MD, area. The event was a great success! Learn more about ABCW at abc-wilmington.com or contact wspsboaters@gmail.com.

# At the Nautical Flea Market. Photo by Bev Wilson

Nautical Flea Market

Smith Island Crab Skiff Association Jeff Swanson Memorial Regatta at Tall Timbers

Recap and Photos By Paul Denbow

The Smith Island Crab Skiff Association held its Jeff Swanson Memorial at Tall Timbers on July 15. The event marked the return of Joe Strohmer’s Rock My Fish after having to replace the engine and the return of Paul Emely in the driver’s seat of Fat Oyster. Paul must have been fired up as he won three of the races with Tuffy Garret in Swamp Rat taking the win in race four. The Smith Island Crab Skiff Association would like to thank the fans that turned out and Tall Timbers Marina for supporting this event.

For more information, visit the Smith Island Crab Skiff Association Facebook page.

# Tuffy Garrett leads the group of crab skiffs into turn one.

# Paul Emely in Fat Oyster leading Tuffy Garrett in Swamp Rat and Ralph Justice in Twisted Oyster.

# Race four winner Tuffy Garrett in Swamp Rat leading Ralph Justice in Twisted Oyster.

1946 Barnegat Belle is a Gar Wood Beauty

Barnegat Belle is a 1946 Gar Wood 22-foot, six-inch runabout. She shines with her mahogany hull and deck polished to a smooth and glossy varnished finish. For several decades, however, she completely lost her beauty.

And then, Chris Johnson, with a passion for restoration and a collector of other classic wooden boats, rescued her from neglect in New Jersey and spent 10 years returning her to the life and attention she deserved. Chris’s commitment was well-rewarded when she took home the “Best Restored

By Chris “Seabuddy” Brown

Award” at the Antique and Classic Boat Festival in St. Michaels, MD.

Here’s why she’s so special…

Her length-to-beam ratio as well as underwater running surface demonstrates the genes of her speedboat performance heritage, thanks to Chris Smith, Nap Lisee, and Gar Wood.

Plus, as a post-World War II boat, she has deck styling touches from the industrial designer, Norman Bel Geddes. Note the chock hardware at the bow, along with the other bow-mounted metal trim and her windshield. Once your eyes head aft, take a look at the metal trim that

draws your attention to the curves of the wood, from deck to transom. Be sure not to miss her upgraded trim-end pieces, too. These are the subtle marks that came with this built-to-be-sold-at-a-premiumprice woody.

The open cockpit of this utility design offers good seating in three rows and plenty of walk-around room. For an open speedboat, she is powered by a fairly rare Chrysler Royal marine engine with a straight eight that generates 143 hp at 3200 RPM—the top engine for this boat model. Gar Wood stockpiled larger and more powerful World War I airplane engines for boat use, but that inventory was used up by the time this boat was manufactured. Plus, those engines were for use in longer length boats.

When we think about Gar Wood boats, images of the Miss America X race boat immediately come to mind. Images of Gold Cup racers and the Harmsworth Trophy competitions are among your first thoughts. Gar Wood has been called the “unlimited hydroplane racing’s first superstar.”

Gar Wood set records. He also did publicity stunts. He often wore a formal white suit complete with matching formal tails. Twice he also raced against land-based trains and beat them. In 1920, Gar was the first to average over 70 miles per hour in a Gold Cup competition.

Now for the story behind the creation of Miss America X. From a napkin sketch Gar Wood’s famous 38-foot speedboat came to life. He envisioned a four-engine boat with two engines in tandem, each pair of engines in two banks. Gar needed that many engines to go fast enough to win the upcoming Harmsworth Trophy Competition. When he previously raced Miss America IX (a two-engine racer), his best speed was 111.712 mph. But his competition in Kaye Don’s Miss England III outran him at 120.5 mph.

Miss America X was designed by Lisee based on Gar Wood’s sketch. Lisee was the designer for ChrisCraft (then known as Smith and Sons), but he left them to join Gar Wood.

The Harmsworth rules called for a boat maximum LOA of 40 feet. Thus, the packaging was a driving force in designing a fourengine racer. Gar Wood wanted his 12-cylinder engines bolted together to effectively run as one 24-cylinder engine on each side. The Packard engineers wanted a flexible coupling between the two V-12s (set as two engines together and then two sets of the two engines for a total of four engines) but Gar said “No.”

Gar and his experts continued to work on his engines every day for months, finally getting each engine to 1800 hp at 2500 RPM. She had 7600 hp in her four engines. Launched in July of 1932, Miss America X set a world record of 124.91 mph on September 30 that year.

Gar Wood Inc. started in business in 1921. It closed up in 1947. By the way, his full name was Garfield Arthur Wood in honor of the newly elected U.S. President, James Garfield, and his Vice-President, Chester Arthur.

My photos were taken at the Antique and Classic Boat Show at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels, MD.

By Capt. Rick Franke

Summer

us. If I could use one word to sum up this season for area

Kyle Fennell from Chesapeake Marine in Essex, MD, sends us this quick update. “We just repowered and painted a 390 Intrepid with triple 350 Suzuki’s and a Bahama Blue Awlcraft paint job. It was done by Middle River Landing Marina in Essex MD.  If you have any questions or need more info, call any time.”

Long time contributor Smokey Glover with Lake Assault Boats in Portsmouth, VA, usually reports on military or law enforcement boats, but his contribution this month is a private recreational boat. “Here are a few pictures of a center console with freshly painted hull sides and fresh bottom paint. (It) shows that we can do work other than government and commercial work.”

Andy Dize sends us this newsy update.

“Roudebush Yacht and Engine Works, located in Dundalk, MD, is

quickly closing in on the completion of a seven-month rehab of a 1988 vintage Tom Fexas Midnight Lace 44. Once completed, she will travel to the Devon Yacht Club (eastern Long Island) with her owner, Richard Halloran. Rosebud is a unique one-off interior and exterior configuration for the Midnight Lace series as she is the only factory-built Midnight Lace with a dedicated owner’s stateroom. Work performed for the rehab effort included a new canopy and frame provided by Miller Marine Fabrication of North East, MD. Also, installation of a bow thruster; complete hull and topside reconditioning with paint and teak varnish work; full interior electrical, electronics, and mechanical system upgrades including air conditioning, batteries, and charger, 12-volt refrigerator, a Garmin electronics suite, and a new 6 kw generator. The engines were fitted with reconditioned velvet drive transmissions. Miller Island Propeller

provided new shaft seals, bearings, and reconditioned the propellers. The interior was completely stripped and varnished. Repairs and replacements were made to damaged teak trim and varnished. New teak and holly flooring was installed and varnished. Roudebush Yacht and Engine Works is a full-service facility, which provides new construction, fiberglass/ mechanical system repair and rehab services. Reach out to Andy Dize to discuss your future project needs.”

Owner Quentin Borges-Silva shares the climactic moments of a very long restoration with us. “We made passage from Deale, MD, to Port Tobacco, MD, in Libertarian, our 1969 Chris-Craft Roamer 46, on July 1, 2023, after 4994 days with the boat in a white plastic skinned tent while getting refitted. The twin 420-hp Cummins 6CTAs performed extremely well. The 108-mile

took seven hours

trip

has, as usual, flown by. Labor Day is behind us, and the fall boat show season is almost upon

boatshops, the word would be busy!

# Libertarian, a 1969 Chris-Craft Roamer 46 with her multi-year restoration complete, waits to take to the water at Rockhold Creek Marina in Deale, MD. Photo by Q. Borges-Silva

# At some point in her career the 1969 ChrisCraft Roamer 46 Libertarian had her original Detroits replaced with 120-hp Lehmans. They were much too small. Her new owner replaced them with this pair of 420-hp Cummins 6CTAs. Photo by Q. Borges-Silva

and 45 minutes, from cast off to first tieoff at our new home port. The gorgeous OEM tachometers are wildly inaccurate, so I can’t say for sure what RPM they were turning. The gorgeous OEM temp and oil pressure gauges, likewise, are obviously not reading accurately, but they were stable for the entire trip. There were no mechanical breakdowns or major issues.

“The Chesapeake Bay was snotty as it can be; we were running south on a rising tide with a southerly breeze, so we saw one- to two-foot swells, then white caps, then two- to three-foot cresting waves, and then it got particularly nasty while transiting the confluence of the Patuxent River, forcing us to drop to idle at six knots. After two hours bobbing through the snot, we were back to two-foot chop with white caps, so I put the sticks forward, got that Roamer hull up on plane, and smoothed out the ride by getting on top of the snot.

“The turn onto the Potomac River was fun. Suddenly, the swells we’d been pushing through while heading south turned

to beam and then following seas. We’d surf down a swell and stuff the nose gently into the next one, then plow through it and repeat for an hour. The entire boat was very thoroughly leak-tested with saltwater coming over the bow… and passed the test. The V-berth portholes saw lots of action

but kept it all on the outside. By the time we passed Colton’s Point, where we found the Roamer on Purgatory Row of Colton’s Point Marina in December 2007, the Chesapeake’s influence had waned to the point that we were just cruising along on the calm Potomac.

It’s hard to tell for sure with the inaccurate tachometers, but I believe our comfortable cruising speed was about 1850 rpm at 15.5 knots for the majority of the trip.”

Alex Schlegel is a regular contributor, but we haven’t heard from him recently; he’s been busy. “It is hard to believe that a year ago we started moving Hartge Yacht Yard back to Hartge Yacht Harbor in Galesville, MD. Due to the press of business we hired professional movers to do most of the moving.

Organizing the shops and yard when business permits is an ongoing process.

“We finished replanking, caulking, and painting the starboard side of the buyboat Muriel Eileen and launched her in late spring. With the boat in the water, after seven months out, we held her in the Travelift slings for several days as the planks swelled. With the boat in the water and working from floats, we sanded, primed, and painted the bulwark frames, cap rails, and installed the bulwark planking. The

port hull sides, transom, and rub rail were painted next. We are working on the deck paint now and will have her ready for the owner in September.

“A Dyer Glamour Girl 16 is in our shop for some work. When she arrived, she had had cosmetic work done on the hull and deck which looks great with a dark blue hull, gold name, bright red boot top, and golden varnished oak coaming. Her new engine is an older but in good condition Yanmar

2GM20F with a Kanzaki KM2P

# Rosebud, a 1988 Midnight Lace 44 is completing, an eight month restoration at Roudebush Yacht and Engine Works in Dundalk, MD. Courtesy of Roudebush

# This privately owned boat was refinished and re-engined at Lake Assault Boats in Portsmouth, VA. The company does private work as well as government contracts. Courtesy of LAB

# Touching up the toe rail on a Nordhaven 46 in the paint shop at Hartge Yacht Yard in Galesville, MD. Courtesy of HYY

# Setting the deck on the new CY 50 at Composite Yacht in Trappe, MD. Courtesy of CY

# Chesapeake Marine refinished and repowered this Intrepid 390 with triple 350 Suzukis at Middle River Marina in Essex, MD. Courtesy of CM

2.62:1 gear. We built a custom instrument panel with gauges, lights, and switches mounted on a carbon fiber board that, rumor has it, came from an America’s Cup boat. A few new parts and paint make the engine look new. As a contrast, we have E.A. and J.O. Crandell’s steel custom tugboat hauled out for bottom painting. Big C Too is 42 tons, 45 feet long, has a five-foot draft, and is propelled by two variable pitch four blade props in half tunnels. She is getting normal maintenance done to the bottom and sides.

“Sometimes things in life keep owners away from their boat. We are just (now) doing spring commissioning to a 1969 33-foot Trojan. She is powered by a pair of engines called Trojan Interceptor 210s. We removed the starboard transmission to see what caused a rattling noise. As suspected, it was the damper plate. The transmission was painted while off. Other work included varnishing the mast and painting the cabin top. This is a good looking boat, well maintained by its owner, the yard, and the protection of a covered slip.

“A 2002 Sabreline 36 Express has been in our yard for lots of work: new PYI shaft seals requiring shafts to be pulled, new cutless bearings in the struts requiring props to be off, all thru-hulls re-bedded. The bottom paint was stripped by blasting with glass beads; Interlux InterProtect barrier coat and antifouling were applied.

“The eye-catching Bebop Tango was hauled in our yard recently for normal bottom maintenance. She is a one off Franzen 56 Pilot Cruiser, a distinctive looking and performing yacht with the wheelhouse well aft and a long foredeck. Interestingly, the designer, Iver Franzen, worked with Thomas Gillmer on a number of projects including the USS Constitution, Pride of Baltimore II, and Kalmar Nyckel. We have had a good year back at Hartge Yacht Harbor getting to know new customers and renewing friendships with old customers. The next year will be even better.”

Caitlin Sims of North Point Yacht Services in Annapolis, MD, reports, “North Point is proud to be the area’s newest Seakeeper Gyro Dealer and Seakeeper Ride Dealer and has completed installations on a Pursuit 245 and Scout 255. The Seakeeper Ride is the first-of-its-kind Vessel Attitude Control System (VACS) that eliminates up to 70 percent of pitch and roll underway. Seakeeper Ride controllers are mounted to your boat’s transom, below the waterline. Using custom, proprietary inertial sensing hardware and software, the system understands how the boat is behaving in all three axes and commands deployment of the rotary blades to counteract pitch, roll, and yaw. As the blades are deployed, they create lift at the transom, managing the vessel’s motion instantaneously.

“In addition to Seakeeper, we are also officially authorized dealers for SIONYX and Nightwave products. SIONYX is focused on developing the best technology in the world to provide accessible, unmatched nocturnal, optical clarity

As the global leader in marine stabilization, Seakeeper’s innovative technology changes the boating experience by eliminating up to 95 percent of all boat roll Seakeeper has developed a growing range of models suitable for boats over 23 feet, with both DC and AC power options available

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with digital color night vision solutions. The Nightwave is the firstof-its-kind marine camera system that allows mariners to navigate safely by easily spotting hazards and debris. With flexible mounting options, Nightwave seamlessly integrates to any vessel and connects to major brand multi-function displays via the

analog video output. We have recently installed Nightwave on a Tiara 34 LS and Caymas 26 HB. Lastly, we recently installed Power Poles on a Caymas 26HB. These hydraulic stick anchors allow anglers who like to fish in shallow water to quickly slide them into place, keep the boat steady, and pull it out once they are ready to move.”

Christian Cabral, vice president of shipyard operations at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels, MD, reports that late summer and fall in CBMM’s shipyard is always a busy time, and this year is no exception. “CBMM’s shipyard team is progressing toward milestones on a variety of projects. First on the list is

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# An infrared camera, part of the Sionyx Nightwave night vision system, installed on a Tiara 34 LS at North Point Yacht Services in Annapolis, MD. Courtesy of NP

# Gary Gropp installing one of two ride controllers as part of the Seakeeper Ride Vessel Attitude Control System on a Pursuit 245 at North Point Yacht Services in Annapolis, MD. Courtesy of NP

# A Caymas 26 HB sporting newly installed ‘Power Poles’ shallow water anchoring system at North Point Yacht Services in Annapolis, MD. Courtesy of NP

the scheduled launch of the latest new construction, the 36-foot buyboat Mr. Dickie, in mid-October. As the deadline approaches, CBMM shipwrights are working on the superstructure, mechanical/systems installation, and finish work. Not to be left behind, shipwrights working onboard Winnie Estelle, CBMM’s 65-foot passenger-carrying buyboat, are constructing interior bracing and molds designed to reinforce the structural integrity and shape of the boat for the upcoming deconstruction of the vessel’s bottom and ultimate keel replacement.

On the railway, floating fleet shipwright Alex Bell and his team have begun an extended rail period for CBMM’s skipjack Rosie Parks. On the list this year are annual care, topside plank repair, bulwark repair, and deck maintenance. For those interested in Chesapeake vessel construction and the oyster industry, the work being performed on Rosie is a rare opportunity to get a firsthand look at the vessel’s unique construction and learn

more about its interesting history. Now returned to the water after a multitude of maintenance projects, CBMM’s newest buyboat, Choptank, has taken up residence in our service slip, where shipwrights are outfitting the vessel with a winter cover

and continuing work on the vessel’s new interior. Choptank’s new accommodations include a main saloon, state rooms, crew quarters, and all necessary systems.”

That’s all for this month. See you at the shows.

# Construction of the 36-foot buyboat Mr. Dickie is on schedule for completion in mid-October in the shop at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels, MD. Courtesy of CBMM

Fi S h New S

By Lenny Rudow

The Slot Stays (For Now)

At its summer meeting the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) Striped Bass Board extended the 31-inch maximum size for recreationally caught striped bass through October 28, 2024. As of now the Maryland trophy season remains unaffected, though modification through the Addendum II process is possible. Addendum II essentially offers a number of options which the board believes will allow the stock a 50 percent or better chance of rebuilding by 2029. Addendum II is expected to be brought back up at the ASMFC’s October meeting, with possible approval in time for the 2024 fishing season.

FishTalk Angler in Chief Editor’s Note: As regards Maryland anglers, among the options being considered are tight slots including maximum sizes on Chesapeake Bay fish down to 23 inches. While the desire to reduce harvest is understandable, a slot limit this tight is likely to give ammunition to those who are, in our view, unfairly blaming recreational dead discards as the root cause of the rockfish’s problems. While the MRIP numbers used to calculate dead discards are unreliable at best (remember that the very study MRIP cites for the nine percent coastwide release mortality figure states, in its conclusion, that it should not be used to calculate coastwide mortality), anglers on Maryland waters of the Bay are likely to handle large numbers of small fish in the quest to find a legal one. And as a result, those unreliable numbers claimed by MRIP are likely to balloon.

Other reduction options? That the spring trophy season should be eliminated is at this point a forgone conclusion. Trading summer season for winter season may make sense and should be considered. The proper course of action, of course, would be to invest in a study of striped bass release mortality. We have the scientific ability to perform a comprehensive study examining all the different factors coming into play—water temperature, fishing gear, salinity levels, etc.—and figure out just how many fish recreational anglers are actually responsible for killing. Then and only then could we make informed decisions that are best for both the fish populations and the fishermen. What we do not seem to have is the political will to make it happen. Nor have we seemed to have the will to address the real root cause of many of the Bay’s woes: degraded habitat and water quality. However, there is hope. See below.

Moore Promises More

Maryland Governor Wes Moore offered a renewed commitment to saving the Bay this summer, announcing a policy shift including new strategies to follow science and improve water quality. “Our administration is focused on working in new and collaborative ways to reduce the pollution reaching our bays and providing our local communities and farmers with the opportunities and resources they need to succeed,” he said. Moore signed two executive orders, one restructuring the “Bay Cabinet” to become the Governor’s Council on the Chesapeake and Coastal Bays Watershed, and the second to establish an Oyster Shell and Substrate Task Force, with the goal of developing a proactive plan to ensure the state has enough shell to increase oyster abundance.

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Year after year, we are humbled by the continued support of our local community. The Fish For A Cure (F4AC) Tournament, Paul C. Dettor Captain’s Challenge, and Shore Party has raised more than $4.5 million over the past 16 years, and we know that this success would not be possible without our sponsors. All funds raised directly support the Cancer Survivorship Program at Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center’s Geaton and JoAnn DeCesaris Cancer Institute, which provides support to patients and families as they navigate cancer care. Register your boat or join our growing list of sponsors for our 17th annual F4AC Tournament. www.fishforacure.org

Good Morning, Star

The Maryland Sport Fisheries Advisory Commission and Maryland Department of Natural Resources has announced the 2023 recipient of the Maryland Sport Fisheries Achievement Award, and their choice for this year couldn’t have been any better: Captain Monty Hawkins, of the Morning Star. Captain Monty is the driving force behind the Ocean City Reef Foundation and has been working tirelessly to improve the habitat enjoyed by our coastal fisheries going all the way back to 1997. He has also introduced a person or two—maybe even three—to the joys of fishing.

The Achievement Award honors individuals who have provided sustained efforts in habitat management, conservation, education, research, or other meaningful contributions that benefit recreational fishing in Maryland. Congratulations, Captain Monty!

New King of Kings

The state of Delaware has a new record king mackerel. While shark fishing near Fenwick Shoal, angler Jeff McCay hooked into the massive 52-pound, 11.2-ounce king. Despite making multiple runs and at one point tangling the line around the boat’s anchor line, McCoy managed to land the 56-inch-long fish and crush the state’s previous 31-year-old record by over four pounds. Congratulations, Jeff McCoy!

# Captain Monty Hawkins, doing what he does best!

Photo courtesy of Capt. Monty Hawkins

The End of Invasives (Sort of)

October marks the end of the Great Chesapeake Invasives count for blue cats, flathead cats, and snakeheads. You still have this month to enter (it’s free), submit your pics, and walk away with cool fishing prizes awarded by the Coastal Conservation Association of Maryland. Remember: entering your catches doesn’t just put you in the running to win, it also helps build the database of where those invasives are and what they’re feeding on. Visit ccamd.org for more information or enter via the iAngler app.

Classic Competition

The OC Inshore Classic will be held October 7 and 8 this year, with 32 hours straight of unadulterated fishing. You can try your luck anywhere in Sinepuxent or Assawoman Bay, as well as up to three miles into the ocean. Rockfish, flounder, tautog, and open categories are all in play, and the scales are at Atlantic Tackle in West Ocean City. Visit fishinoc.com for all the details.

# Big Bird Cropper and Shaun Flaherty celebrated a win in the 2022 OC Inshore Classic. Could it happen again in 2023?

Photo courtesy of fishinoc.com

Prestigious Recognition

Pocket Yacht Company announces its prestigious recognition as the world’s largest dealer for Ranger Tugs. This esteemed award was presented to Pocket Yacht Company during the dealer meeting held in Seattle, WA. Industry professionals and dealership representatives were brought together as Pocket Yacht Company was acknowledged for its exceptional commitment to delivering outstanding sales and exceptional customer service. “We are incredibly honored to receive this esteemed award,” said Mark Schulstad, owner and managing director of the Pocket Yacht Company. “Our partnership with Fluid Motion Marine has been integral to our success from the beginning, and we are proud to represent all three of their brands including Ranger Tugs, Cutwater Boats, and Solara Boats. This achievement motivates us to continue delivering exceptional service and providing boaters with memories for years to come.”

The recognition of Pocket Yacht Company as the world’s largest dealer of Ranger Tugs is a testament to the company’s unwavering dedication to serving the boating community with a passion for the water and a commitment to excellence. To accompany this award, Pocket Yacht was also recognized as a top dealer for Cutwater Boats. pocketyacht.com

Outstanding Achievement

Congratulations to Bob Oberg at North Point Yacht Sales (NPYS) in Annapolism MD, on being awarded one of the Top Five Tiara Yachts Salespeople in the world! NPYS also secured a spot in the top three for CSI Achievement in customer satisfaction for both sales and service. A big shoutout to the entire team! northpointyachtsales.com

Welcome To the Team

S&J Yachts welcomes Jeff Nicklason to its Annapolis office team. Jeff, a lifelong Annapolis resident, has a deep connection with the Chesapeake Bay that extends to his childhood. His passion for all things nautical is obvious to anyone he meets, including his many clients. With a background in owning several successful small businesses, Jeff is well-versed in meeting the diverse needs of buyers, sellers, first-time enthusiasts, and seasoned professionals alike. Many years in the high-end sports car and yachting business have also taught him that once a transaction is complete, the relationship with his client is just getting started. To him, repeat and referral business is the highest compliment one can receive in any endeavor. When not working with his clients, Jeff can be found fly fishing the Bay, creating masterful abstract paintings, listening to vinyl, or enthusiastically playing his electric guitar. Allow Jeff to put his expertise to work and help you find the perfect boat or the ideal buyer for your current vessel. Contact Jeff at jeff@sjyachts.com or (410) 353-7423. sjyachts.com

# Photo by Brian Dickhaut

# Courtesy of North Point Yacht Sales

# Courtesy of S&J Yachts

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From cruising the Potomac River in his powerboat to racing sailboats on the Chesapeake Bay, Drake Bowers loves all aspects of boating. A native of Northern Virginia, he recently graduated from The College of Charleston, where he continued to enjoy life on the water. After returning home, Drake joined the YBOA team working to help clients realize their own boating dreams. Phone: 703.869.8162 Email: Drake@YachtBrokersofAnnapolis.com www.YachtBrokersofAnnapolis.com

YaZu Yachting With a career in construction equipment rental and sales, thirty plus years boating on the Chesapeake Bay, and a twenty-year Gwynns Island resident, Bob Hoefer has taken his sales talents to the water with a new career at YaZu Yachting. “Understanding the importance of relationship building in any sales arena, I am eager to meet and get to know new people. Whether in the acquisition of their new boat or the sale of their current boat, it all starts with a relationship.” 804.241.8924 bob@yazuyachting.com www.yazuyachting.com

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Contact Chris Holtsclaw at 305.393.5925 or choltsclaw@pocket-yacht.com www.pocketyachtco.com

23’ Tidewater 2020 $83,900 Powered by F250 Single Yamaha w/ 386 hours! Loaded w/ options. Dual axel trailer included in sale! Many extras: full boat cover, Garmin GPS, 6 speaker sound, Windlass, Trim Tabs, and more! Call John for your tour 301.991.3308 or jprather@bwys.com www.bluewateryachtsales.com

Cutwater C-24 Coupe 2022 $169,987 - Only 17 hrs Yamaha 250Hp engine. Meticulously maintained. Many upgrades include a TV entertainment system, electric grill, washdown pump/ baitwell, air conditioning, and more. Take this boat for a weekend away or a day trip w/ the family. At Call Tim Wilbricht at 410.507.4359 or timwilbricht@pocket-yacht.com www.pocketyachtco.com

2003 Stingray 200 CS ‘03 This Cuddy cabin comes w/ the trailer and has sleeping space. MerCruiser 190Hp. Easy to run and maintain. All for an easy price of $9,999 Call Joe Smith at 410.708.0579 for an appointment. Sassafras Harbor Marina Yachts Sales, 410.275.8000 shmys@sassafrasharbormarina.com www.sassafrasharbormarina.com

20’ Bertram Sportsman ’68 Ctr

Console Total refit w/ trailer. 235Hp Mercruiser Bravo V6. $75,000 Call 443.534.9473

2017 Chaparral 21 H2O F150 Yamaha, LOW Hours, Great Condition. ASKING $31,900 - Accepting Offers! Waterfront Marine 443.949.9041 www.waterfrontmarine.com

2018 Grady-White 236 Fisherman

NEW LISTING Superior fishing boat; perfect for rivers/creeks. Wellmaintained. 300Hp Yamaha OB. Comfort for up to 10 passengers w/ bow seating. Livewell, Enclosed head swim platform. $89,900 S&J Yachts 843.872.8080 www.sjyachts.com

Ranger Tugs R-23 2022 $174,987R-23 is a versatile, do-it-all, trailerable pocket cruiser. This particular boat is outfitted w/ virtually every option and is truly turnkey, w/ just over 100 hours. Contact Ian Morris at 252.202.6909 or ian@pocket-yacht.com www.pocketyachtco.com

Cutwater C-24 Coupe 2022 $159,500 - A great Day or Weekend Boat. Lithium Battery Package allows you to enjoy AC while anchored. Call John Osborne at 410.490.6250 or john@pocket-yacht.com www.pocketyachtco.com

NEW 2023 Contender 24 S Yamaha F300 w/ Digital Steering, T-Top, Fully Customizable. SALE PRICE $128,000 Waterfront Marine 443.949.9041 www.waterfrontmarine.com

2017 Mako 21’ Pro Skiff 115 4S

Mercury Outboard, Hours - 39, Mako Trail Master Trailer w/ Brakes, Bimini Top, Cooler Seat, Aerated Baitwell, Garmin 9” DF / FF / GPS, and more! $25,500 Riverside Marine, 410.686.1500, sales@riversideboats.com www.riversideboats.com #20483

2021 Sportsman Open 232 CC F200XB Yamaha Outboard, Y.E.S. warranty until 3/16/26, Hours - 377, Venture Trailer, Under Leaning Post Tackle Storage, Yeti Cooler w/ Slideout Track, Second Garmin GPSMAP 942xs MFD 9”, Garmin Fantom 18 Dome Radar, Garmin Ultra HD SideScanning System GCV20 w/ TM34UHD, Trolling Motor System and Harness, On-Board Battery Charging System, and more! $83,995 Riverside Marine, 410.686.1500, sales@riversideboats.com www.riversideboats.com #20599

2005 Boston Whaler 240 NEW LISTING Everything on this boat is new… Garmin electronics, Mercury Verado 300 (under 100 hours), custom wrap, T-top, Sea Deck throughout. New wiring, plumbing, batteries, etc. $120,000 S&J Yachts 410.571.3605 www.sjyachts.com

2014 Chaparral 246 SSi Great family bow rider, trailer kept and super clean. 300 HP Volvo Penta, never been kept in the water overnight and comes w/ a load rite trailer. Contact Jack McGuire at 401.290.7066 or Jack@NorthPointYachtSales.com www.NorthPointYachtSales.com

(Riverdance 3) 25’ Edgewater 2021 $144,900 NEW TO MARKET! Powered by twin Yamaha F-150Hp. Located in Severna Park for your showing and more information by calling Chase 410.507.5247 or csutton@bwys.com www.bluewateryachtsales.com

23’ Cape Horn 2020 $99,000 Just 53 hours of total time. Loaded w/ extras, GARMIN 8612 w/ radar, Fusion stereo system, AquaTraction flooring, black hull. The boat comes w/ a custom Magic Tilt trailer. Call Jeremy 410.507.4150 or jblunt@bwys.com www.bluewateryachtsales.com

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2017 Chaparral 246 SSI ONE owner, ARCH, NO BOTTOM PAINT. ASKING $58,900 - Accepting Offers! Waterfront Marine 443.949.9041 www.waterfrontmarine.com

2019 Contender 24 S Very well cared for w/ low hours on the Yamaha 300. Excellent fishing platform, well equipped electronics and custom T-Top. Contact Chris Beardsley at 315.447.1251 or Chris@NorthPointYachtSales.com www.NorthPointYachtSales.com

2015 25’ Grady-White 255 Freedom Dual Console, Two Owner, Low Hours on Yamaha 300Hp, Lift Kept, No Bottom Paint, Venture Trailer w/ New Tires. $102,500 Mathews, VA. Call Bob Hoefer 804.241.8924 or bob@yazuyachting.com www.yazuyachting.com

2023 Nimbus W9 #238 Seattle Yachts

2021 Nimbus 405 #97 $769,000 Seattle Yachts 410.397.7323

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2011 Tri-Toon Summer Breeze 25’

Enjoy your summer breeze out on this Tri-Toon. Seats all around for friends and family. Good for cruising along the river. It has a Mercury 115 outboard motor and comes already on the trailer for ease in the water. The tri-toon is being offered at $34,900 and is in great shape. Call Joe Smith at 410.708.0579 for an appointment. Sassafras Harbor Marina Yachts Sales, 410.275.8000 shmys@sassafrasharbormarina.com www.sassafrasharbormarina.com

25’ Everglades 2019 $149,000 Luxury center console bay boat! Top of the class design innovation and construction quality. Single engine 2019 Yamaha 150. Scott is waiting for your call! 703.307.5900 or smacdonald@bwys.com www.bluewateryachtsales.com

2014 Crownline CR 264 240 hr. on 350 Merc w/Bravo III OD, A/C & heat, radar arch (lowers), cockpit/camper/winter covers, alum. Load-Rite Trailer, FW use only. $81,500 So. Jersey, 609.354.8856 or HulseAbbott@gmail.com

(Bill Collector) 27’ Grady White 2015 $149,500 This one is LOADED! A must see to believe. Powered w/ twin 200 Yamahas. You will not find a better outfitted 271 Canyon on the market. Boat sits on a 2019 Load Rite Trailer. Ready to GO! Call Jeremy 410.507.4150 or jblunt@bwys.com www.bluewateryachtsales.com

Twin F150XCA Yamaha Outboards, Yamaha Extended Warranty until 8/7/2024, 51 hours, new trailer available, Steel Blue w/ White Bottom, Desert Tan Upholstery, White Powder Coating, Hard Top, and more! $124,995 Riverside Marine, 410.686.1500, sales@riversideboats.com www.riversideboats.com #20367

2022 Grady White 257 Fisherman

Twin 200 Yamha’s, LESS then 20 hours, 2022 Tandem Trailer.ASKING $171,000 Waterfront Marine 443.949.9041 www.waterfrontmarine.com

1993 Chris Craft Concept Cruiser 26’ New Arrival! Looking for easy maintenance? An easy boat to enjoy water sports and family time. There is a bathroom and comfortable sleeping area inside the cuddy. Table for enjoying food, easy to set up. Boat has everything thing you need for a great summertime. Mercury engine w/ 350Hp. New Bimini Top. This boat is being offered at $19,900 If you would like to see this boat, call Joe Smith at 410.708.0579 for an appointment.

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Cutwater C-26 2012 $109,987 - Very popular model. AC & Heat w/ Generator, Bow & Stern Thrusters, Radar, Auto Pilot, & more. Just compounded & waxed. Venture Trailer included. Call John Osborne at 410.490.6250 or john@pocket-yacht.com www.pocketyachtco.com

(Dream Catcher) 27’ Rinker ‘05 $32,900 Lin Earley 757.672.2778 lin@curtisstokes.net www.curtisstokes.net

25’ Everglades 253 CC ’21 Yamaha 300, blue hull, power poles, Garmin electronics, trailer - Ready to go! $164,500 Call Mike Titgemeyer 410.703.7986 or www.seattleyachts.com

25’ Maxum 2500 ‘04 250 Hp 5.0 MPI Mercruiser w/ Bravo III Outdrive, AC, Trailer, Very Nice. $21,900 Upper Chesapeake Yacht Sales 610.299.3598 www.UpperChesapeakeYachtSales.com

25’ 2020 Sportsman Open 252 Center Console $129,900 Pristine condition, lift kept, only 50 hours on her Yamaha 300’s. Comes w/ warranties. Twin Garmin 12” screens, windlass, grey painted hull and T-top. She is ready to go! Call Matt: 410.206.2755 or Matt@YachtBrokersofAnnnapolis.com www.YachtBrokersofAnnnapolis.com

2024 Sportsman Open 262CC NEW Factory Loaner. Will be on the Demo Dock at the Annapolis Powerboat Show displayed w/ both SeaKeeper and SeaKeeper Ride. A great opportunity to ‘Feel the Ride’ difference! Come see us on Dock E2 at the show! Riverside Marine, 410.686.1500, sales@riversideboats.com www.riversideboats.com #20556

2012 Chaparral 264 Sunesta LIFT KEPT, Volvo 320Hp V-8, Recently Detailed and in Great Condition.

ASKING $48,900 - Accepting Offers! Waterfront Marine 443.949.9041 www.waterfrontmarine.com

Cutwater C-26 2016 $132,987Includes Mase Diesel Generator, AC & Heat, Nav. Package w/ 8” Gamin, GPS & Sounder, Radar, Anchor Package, Entertainment Package, 2.7kw Generator, and more. Call John Osborne at 410.490.6250 or john@pocket-yacht.com www.pocketyachtco.com

(Live Long & Prosper) Ranger Tugs R-27 2020 $224,987 - Well-maintained w/ low hours. Only 112 hrs on Yamaha 300Hp. Hero Red Hull Color, A/C & Rev. Cycle Heat, AIS Receiving, Anchor Package, Autopilot Garmin, and more! Call Rob Tolbert at 202.236.9930 or robtolbert@pocket-yacht.com www.pocketyachtco.com

Hurricane Sun Deck 260 2006 $39,987 - Great day boat. Twin Yamaha 150Hp motors, anchor windlass, cabin w/ head, brand new cushions & bimini top included. Call Rob Tolbert at 202.236.9930 or robtolbert@pocket-yacht.com www.pocketyachtco.com

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(Volga) Ranger Tugs R-27 2019 $194,987 Only 510 hrs on 300Hp Yamaha engine. Includes Westerbeke Generator and trailer. Call Rob Tolbert at 202.236.9930 or robtolbert@pocket-yacht.com www.pocketyachtco.com

27’ Cherubini ‘13 $195,000 Jack Kelly 609.517.2822 jack@curtisstokes.net www.curtisstokes.net

2021 Sportsman Heritage 251 CC

27’ Grady White ‘18 $209,000 David Robinson 410.310.8855 david@curtisstokes.net www.curtisstokes.net

2020 Sportsman Open 282TE

27’ Nimbus C8 ’23 New ArrivalNimbus C8 #63 - Mercury 300, Zip Wake, bow thruster, windlass and more. Nice, enclosed pocket cruiser. $210,589 Call Seattle Yachts Annapolis 410.397.7323 or www.seattleyachts.com

Twin Yamaha F300XCA’s w/ under 500 hours, engine warranty until 6/11/2025!, Optimus power steering system, trailer not included, New triple axle aluminum bunk trailer available for $9,988, Ice Blue, White Powder Coat, Ash gray upholstery, (2) Garmin GPSMAP 1242XSV Touch 12”, Garmin Fantom 18 Radar, Arimar B175M 1kW CHIRP, JL Audio sound system, battery charger, Electric Flush head, custom SeaDek flooring. $179,900 Riverside Marine, 410.686.1500, sales@riversideboats.com www.riversideboats.com #20500

28’ Bertram FB Sport Fish ‘86 T Cummins Diesels, AC, Mint Cond. Two boat owners. $49,900 Upper Chesapeake Yacht Sales 610.299.3598 www.UpperChesapeakeYachtSales.com

27’ Nimbus T8 ‘24 Spring Arrival - On order - Walkaround Scandinavian styled dayboat. Mercury 300Hp Outboard. Quality built and sold locally - Call Seattle Yachts Annapolis for details 410.397.7323 or www.seattleyachts.com

28’ Boston Whaler Conquest ‘99

Great angler boat. 30-gallon livewell (complete w/ raw-water wash-down and internal light); two in-sole fish boxes, built-in tackle drawers, cockpit shower, self-bailing design, non-skid interior, and more! $75,000 S&J Yachts 410.639.2777 www.sjyachts.com

Ranger Tugs R-27 2021 $239,987Luxury Edition w/ added options! Includes Yacht Bedding custom set, Stainless Mantus Anchor, Garmin 800 AIS, 700 AMP Lithium Batteries, Triple Axel Trailer w/ Electric over Hydraulic Breaks, and more! Call Rob Tolbert at 202.236.9930 or robtolbert@pocket-yacht.com www.pocketyachtco.com

2015 Grady White Freedom 285 Excellent condition. Boatel kept in Middle River. 250 Yamahas, 600 hours. Outriggers, downriggers, Garmin instruments, 24-mile radar, canvas. Comes w/ trailer. $175,000 Call 410.949.5151 or joeborrison@yahoo.com

28’ 2019 Grady-White Freedom 285 $224,900 Super clean center console! Chart plotter, aft sunshade, NEW batteries, bowthruster, only 200 hours on twin 300Hp Yamahas w/ engine flush ports, indoor stored. Call Matt: 410.206.2755 or Matt@YachtBrokersofAnnnapolis.com www.YachtBrokersofAnnnapolis.com

28’ Carolina Classic 1998 $54,900

Diesel power and great ownership. Splashed and ready! Rigged w/ Dual Garmin 7607xsv GPS w/ side scan and a tower. And the gear to get you offshore in the canyons. Call Chase 410.507.5247 or csutton@bwys.com

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Brokerage & Classified

Cutwater C-28 2016 $149,987 - She has everything you need to overnight, weekend, or longer. Air conditioning and heat (and wine chiller) will keep you comfortable no matter what. Call John Osborne at 410.490.6250 or john@pocket-yacht.com www.pocketyachtco.com

(Dress Blue) Ranger Tugs R-29 Sedan 2020 $299,987 - Meticulously maintained by the owner. Includes weaver davits, inflatable & 6Hp Yamaha. Call John Osborne at 410.490.6250 or john@pocket-yacht.com www.pocketyachtco.com

1997 Tiara Yachts 2900 Coronet

Perfect boat for hours of fun w/ family and friends. Recent service on the Crusader 454 XLs w/ 1100 hours. Contact Anthony Flake at 443.994.4328 or Anthony@NorthPointYachtSales.com www.NorthPointYachtSales.com

Ranger

$165,987 - Hull just compounded and waxed along w/ the topsides. New cockpit Bimini, 6 new AGM batteries, bottom painted, new freshwater pump, new water heater, new starter, new alternator, all oil changed w/ filters on Gen and Yanmar DSL. Call John Osborne at 410.490.6250 or john@pocket-yacht.com www.pocketyachtco.com

30’ Nimbus T9 ‘23 Hull #95 - Single Mercury 450R, Foiled Hull-Graphite, Thruster, Radar, underwater lights and more. Yacht quality in a modern daybook design. $309,777 Visit Seattle Yachts Annapolis for a closer look. 410.397.7323 or www.seattleyachts.com

Cutwater C-28 2019 $209,987 - Lowhour Cutwater is in excellent condition and comes w/ a 2021 trailer. Bow and Stern thrusters, solar panel, generator, etc. make this an excellent purchase for the 2023 Boating season. Call John Osborne at 410.490.6250 or john@pocket-yacht.com www.pocketyachtco.com

One Owner, Mercury 8.2 Mag 380Hp Engine (48 Hours) w/ Bravo III Outdrive, Westerbeke 3.5KW Gas Generator (30 Hours) A/C w/ Reverse Cycle Heat (8000BTU), Raymarine Electronics Package, Full Cockpit Canvas, PRICED TO SELL!! $155,000 Urbanna, VA. Call Bob Hoefer 804.241.8924 or bob@yazuyachting.com www.yazuyachting.com

(Scout) 30’ Wilbur 30 ’92

Classic Downeast design; blue hull; extensive recent electronics; low hours on Cat 3116; full enclosure; varnished teak. $138,000 Call Rod Rowan 703.593.7531 or www.seattleyachts.com

30’ Ocean Sport 30 ‘23 Brand New Arrival, hull # 123 of this offshore fishing designed hull. Offshore capable - Twin 350 Mercury outboards. Quality build, fish or cruise! Ready to sea trial! $539,500 Call Seattle Yachts Annapolis 410.397.7323 or www.seattleyachts.com

Cutwater C-28 2021 $219,987 -

Equipped w/ a Volvo D4 270 Diesel w/ 34hrs on the motor, diesel generator, bottom job, new zinc, fresh detail. Call Rob Tolbert at 202.236.9930 or robtolbert@pocket-yacht.com www.pocketyachtco.com

Cutwater C-28 2021 $219,987 -

Equipped w/ a Volvo Diesel 270 D4, Diesel Generator, Garmin XD Radar, Aft Steering station, Bow and Stern Thrusters and Lift Kept w/ No Bottom Paint. This boat is in pristine condition and ready to cruise! Call John Osborne at 410.490.6250 or john@pocket-yacht.com www.pocketyachtco.com

Beautiful and well maintained, one owner is a must see and priced to sell! She has all the right options, lift kept, low hours. Equipped w/ twin 250Hp Merc 4.5L DTS CAT engines and Bravo 3 outdrives all w/ warranty remaining. Call Chuck for more information! 703.999.7696 or cmeyers@bwys.com www.bluewateryachtsales.com

(Water Dog) 30’ Hydra-Sports 2011

$129,000 Legendary Hydra-Sport dry ride and is known for their Kevlar hull construction! She is a one-owner highly maintained rig! 1160 hours on reliable 300 Yamahas. Economical Fuel burn! Call John for more information now! 301.991.3308 or jprather@bwys.com www.bluewateryachtsales.com

30’ Nimbus C9 ‘24 Hull #137 arrived in August 2023. V10-350, grey foiled hull, X Edition, Eco-Teak deck, electronics package. $311,319 delivered. Call Seattle Yachts Annapolis 410.397.7323 or www.seattleyachts.com

1979 30’ Scout 30 Kubota 37.5Hp

Diesel engine w/ 800 Hours,

Consumption: 1/2 GPH at 1850RPM running at 6 knots, new coat of varnish on all the teak, 2 straight bunks w/ storage below. Don’t miss out on this gem! $52,500 Deltaville, VA. Call Anne Hutchings 804.567.0092 or anne@yazuyachting.com www.yazuyachting.com

30’ Nimbus W9 ‘23 Hull #238 arrived in May 2023 to Annapolis. Great day boat and weekender design for family pleasure and on the water fun! Single 300Hp Mercury, Thruster, Radar and More... $278,663 Call Seattle Yachts Annapolis 410.397.7323 or www.seattleyachts.com

2020 29’ Monterey 295 Sport Yacht

29’ Monterey 2018 $135,000

Tugs R-29 Sedan 2013

Cutwater C-30 Sedan 2022 $349,987 -

With only 76 hours, this is an opportunity to own a like-new boat. Features A/C, Onan Generator, Volvo Penta 435 w/ warranty, Bow/ Stern Thruster, Radar, Autopilot, and more! Call Lee Cook at 410.703.9911 or leecook@pocket-yacht.com www.pocketyachtco.com

(Afishinado) 31’ Ocean Master 1988

$64,995 This center console offers a tremendous amount of fishing space, w/ a spacious cockpit, foredeck, and wide side decks. There is an in-deck live well located in the cockpit, and a large in-deck fish box/storage box forward. Call Blake for your personal tour! 757.870.3854 or btice@bwys.com www.bluewateryachtsales.com

(Ramblin Rose) Ranger Tugs R-31 CB 2021 $398,987 - Well-maintained Luxury Edition 31 Command Bridge. Features: 320Hp Volvo Penta D4 w/ 5yr extended warranty, Garmin GXM, A/C w/ reverse cycle heat & much more. Call John Osborne at 410.490.6250 or john@pocket-yacht.com www.pocketyachtco.com

The perfect boat for any seas, whether cruising, fishing, or entertaining, she is the ideal vessel. Very well maintained and lots of nice upgrades. Contact David Malkin at 443.790.2786 or David@NorthPointYachtSales.com www.NorthPointYachtSales.com

’07 Grady White 305 Express

This 2-owner beauty has twin Yamaha 300Hp outboards, new generator, air conditioning, & recently new refrigerator, TV, stereo & fish box installed. 1600 engine hours. $125,000 S&J Yachts 410.639.2777 www.sjyachts.com

(Elba) 31’ Ocean Master ‘98 $89,500 Curtis Stokes 410.919.4900 curtis@curtisstokes.net www.curtisstokes.net

(Severn Sunrise) 31’ Tiara 3100 Open 1985 Dual Crusader 454, Furuno Radar, Plotter, Sounder, Digital Yacht AIT 2500.

2013 $220,000Turnkey ready, all items from recent survey have been fixed. Volvo D4 300Hp engine, Bow & Stern Thrusters, Command Bridge, and much more. Call Lee Cook at 410.703.9911 or leecook@pocket-yacht.com www.pocketyachtco.com

Ranger

$24,900 Call Charlie Iliff 410.227.1066

1994 Tiara Yachts 3100 Open

Tugs R-31 CB

2000 Maxum 4600 SCB Price Improvement! $175,000 2007 42’ Meridian 391 Lots of New Items! $264,900 1991 Carver Aft Cabin New Arrival! $31,900 1993 Chris craft Concept Cruiser New Arrival! $19,900

Sea Ray 360 SB $179,000

Jefferson Marquessa MY Dinghy, New Canvas! $264,900 2003 Sting Ray 200 CS Great Price! $9,999

Thompson Calae Priced to Sell! $5,800

Tri-toon Summer Breeze

Formula 330 SS $64,000

Brokerage & Classified

2022 Pursuit DC 326 Extremely good condition w/ only 100 hours. Loaded w/ options, lightly used and dealer maintained since new. Contact Chris Beardsley at 804.885.4090 or Chris@NorthPointYachtSales.com www.NorthPointYachtSales.com

Ranger Tugs R-31 CB 2018 $339,987Excellent Condition. 424 hrs Volvo D4 300Hp Diesel. Command Bridge, Cummins Generator, Heat & A/C, propane stove, forward cabin w/ centerline berth and enclosed head, tender package, and more! Call Rob Tolbert at 202.236.9930 or robtolbert@pocket-yacht.com www.pocketyachtco.com

32’ Chaparral 320 Signature Express T280 Hp Volvos, Gen, AC. $34,900 Upper Chesapeake Yacht Sales 610.299.3598 www.UpperChesapeakeYachtSales.com

33’ Bavaria Vida 33 ‘23 IN STOCK NOW. Perfect for day/weekend fast cruising. Twin Mercury 300Hp OB’s surrounded by a hydraulic swim platform providing comfort & safety! Axius joystick, retractable sunroof, large cockpit, galley, A/C, enclosed head, lounge w/ table & seating. Call S&J Yachts for details 410.639.2777 www.sjyachts.com

(Paraduxx) 32’ Boston Whaler

2006 $110,000 Beautiful Boston Whaler that has been kept indoors before making her way south. Well cared for by the second owner since 2007 and ready to hit the water for some fall fishing or weekend adventure. The cabin has been kept well and provides great comfort for hanging out or sleeping. Call Chase for your showing! 410.507.5247 or csutton@bwys.com www.bluewateryachtsales.com

(Restless Spirit) 32’ Nordic Tug ‘85 $129,500 Curtis Stokes 410.919.4900 curtis@curtisstokes.net www.curtisstokes.net

2019 32’ Back Cove 32 Volvo D6 435Hp Engine, 7.5KW Onan generator, Easy Dock System, Cabin/Helm AC/ Heat, Inverter, All New Cushions/ Covers and Batteries. Garmin Electronics Package. $449,000 Deltaville, VA. Call Jon Hutchings 804.567.0093 or jon@yazuyachting.com www.yazuyachting.com

Cutwater C-32

2021 $334,500 - Family Cruiser, fully equipped to provide the ultimate boating experience. Twin Yamaha 300’s. Very Popular Model. Contact Ian Morris at 252.202.6909 or ian@pocket-yacht.com www.pocketyachtco.com

33’ Bertram FB Convertible ‘86 Repowered EFI T340 Hp FWC Mercs, New Gen, Electronics and interior, AC, Very Nice. $59,900 Upper Chesapeake Yacht Sales 610.299.3598 www.UpperChesapeakeYachtSales.com

34’ Jeanneau NC1095 2021 NC 1095 w/ twin Yamaha 300, only <60 hours. Generator, Premiere Trim Level, AC w/ three zones, New Carpet, Garmin Chartplotter, beautiful blue underwater stern lights, two refrigerators, one level living including galley area up. Bow thruster. Three staterooms: owner stateroom has custom mattress and bedding, two staterooms still wrapped in original plastic protective covering. Great Boat! $359,000 Call 410.409.5098 or pmsivert@gmail.com

(Lady Nicole) 33’

‘80

David Robinson 410.310.8855 david@curtisstokes.net www.curtisstokes.net

33’ Nimbus 305 ‘24 January 2024 arrival - hull #389. On order will arrive in time for spring boating. Quality build pocket cruiser. Single Volvo Diesel power. Call Seattle Yachts Annapolis for details 410.397.7323 or www.seattleyachts.com

’04 Sea Ray 340 Very nice, popular family cruiser. Well maintained & upgraded over the past two years - in great running shape. A/C, 2 cabin/1head. Twin Mercruiser 370Hp OB’s. $84,900 S&J Yachts 410.639.2777 www.sjyachts.com

(Summer

33’

‘03 $60,000 Tristan Weiser 609.420.0469 tristan@curtisstokes.net www.curtisstokes.net

(Cinarah) 34’ Mainship 2001 $139,900 This boat is STUNNING! No expense spared in bringing this beautiful example of a 34’ Mainship back to glory! The extended enclosure offers all-weather protection from the elements and increases full-time usable space on the bridge deck. All new drop curtain/isinglass. Bridge deck A/C and upgraded stereo make the boat a great entertainer. Call Hawk for more information today! 240.383.8128 or hawk@bwys.com www.bluewateryachtsales.com

1999 Cruisers Yachts 3575 Esprit ‘35 SUPER CLEAN and very well kept! T-MerCruiser 7.4 MAG MPI engines (832/834). A/C, water heater, interior/ exterior upholstery replaced. Amazing layout for entertainment! $59,900 Call Joe Smith at 410.708.0579 for an appointment. Sassafras Harbor Marina Yachts Sales, 410.275.8000 shmys@sassafrasharbormarina.com www.sassafrasharbormarina.com

2004 Chaparral 350 Signature

2005 Formula 330 SS Very clean and well-maintained. The large cockpit w/ generous seating makes this a great boat for cruising. Recent maintenance includes: bottom paint, new impellers, spark plugs and battery charger. Oil changed annually. $64,000 Call Joe Smith at 410.708.0579 for an appointment. Sassafras Harbor Marina Yachts Sales, 410.275.8000 shmys@sassafrasharbormarina.com www.sassafrasharbormarina.com

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Excellent cruising boat ready for the water. Very well maintained and recently detailed inside and out w/ mechanical service up to date. Contact Chris Beardsley at 315.447.1251 or Chris@NorthPointYachtSales.com www.NorthPointYachtSales.com

2007 Triton 351 Express Repowered in 2021 w/ Triple Mercury Verado V8 300s. This sought after engine package elevates the ultimate offshore fishing machine. Contact Mike Coe at 410.387.8859 or Mike@NorthPointYachtSales.com www.NorthPointYachtSales.com

Coupe

Bertram

$45,000

Recess)

Wellcraft

35’ 2005 Sea Ray 320 Sundancer $84,900 New to the market! Navy blue hull color and twin MAG 350 engines, this is the perfect family cruiser. She is truly “turnkey” ready. A must see! Call Drake: 703.869.8162 or Drake@YachtBrokersofAnnnapolis.com www.YachtBrokersofAnnnapolis.com

2008 Tiara 3600 Open NEW LISTING Well-suited for cruising, entertaining & fishing. Clean, oneowner w/ twin 380Hp Cummins, shaft drives, & bow thruster. Lightly used, engines under 700 hours. $198,000 S&J Yachts 843.872.8080 www.sjyachts.com

2019 Tiara Sport 38 LS

35’ Bruno & Stillman ’80 Bay built downeast cruiser, custom interior, CAT 3126 350Hp diesel, Marine air, Raymarine electronics, Nice Value! $79,000 Call Dan Bacot 757.813.0460 or www.seattleyachts.com

A reinterpretation of luxury sport yachting, a fusion of sophistication against the demands of day yachting. Contact Jack McGuire at 401.290.7066 or Jack@NorthPointYachtSales.com www.NorthPointYachtSales.com

38’ 2005 Carver 38 Super Sport Marathon $149,900 Includes tender w/ outboard, large spacious cockpit, engine services just completed, generator, NEW bow sun pad, and two SUPS in NEW condition. Call Matt: 410.206.2755 or Matt@YachtBrokersofAnnnapolis.com www.YachtBrokersofAnnnapolis.com

a s a buyer i t’s always great to know you are working with someone who has your back and best interests in mind.

35’ SeaPiper 35 ‘24 Hull #16 January 2024 delivery - New build, manufactured at our production facility in Washington. Creative pocket trawler, trailerable and customizable. Call Seattle Yachts Annapolis for more details 410.397.7323 or www.seattleyachts.com

- Tim R

b est buying experience i have ever had.

- Adam L

(Eltinar) 36’ kadey-krogen ‘86

$149,500 Curtis Stokes 410.919.4900 curtis@curtisstokes.net www.curtisstokes.net

(Mama Bear) Bayliner 3988 CB 1995 $74,900 - 2 staterooms, 2 heads, an open salon, very spacious seating, a dinette, up galley, flybridge and a wellappointed cockpit. Twin Hino Diesel engines, generator, char plotter, fish finder, and Garmin 1242XSV. Contact Josh Miller at 810.531.9191 or jmiller@pocket-yacht.com www.pocketyachtco.com

t hey made us feel like family. b uying a boat can be very stressful, but d rake was with us literally every step of the way.

- Courtney Z

2007 Sea Ray 360 SB 36’ Check out this 36’ Sea Ray. T- MerCruiser 370Hp Engines. Roomy sleeping quarters. Head w/ shower. Full kitchen for meals. A/C and Heat. Swim Platform for summer fun. All this for the price of $179,000 Call Joe Smith at 410.708.0579 for an appointment. Sassafras Harbor Marina Yachts Sales, 410.275.8000 shmys@sassafrasharbormarina.com www.sassafrasharbormarina.com

Exceptionally maintained cruising & liveaboard vessel. Low engine hours & ample outfitting. Her current owners have ensured she is cruise away ready. $165,000 S&J Yachts 410.571.3605 www.sjyachts.com

2022 Tiara Yachts 39 Coupe Like new and perfect for couples cruising the great loop or a mix of family fun. Contact Grady Byus at 410.533.9879 or Grady@NorthPointYachtSales.com www.NorthPointYachtSales.com

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2003 Carver 396 NEW LISTING

39’ Legacy 12 ‘24 Early 2024 Delivery, brand new model - Twin Outboard 350/400, Air Con, Genset, Thrusters, Loaded and ready for the 2024 cruising season! Call Seattle Yachts Annapolis 410.397.7323 or www.seattleyachts.com

2006 Sea Ray 40 Motor Yacht 40’ Baltimore, MD. Asking $280,000 Massive, spacious interior. Full-Beam master stateroom. Priced to sell. To schedule showing or for more information, please contact Cam Smith: 301.502.5379 or cam@cyc.yachts www.chesapeakeyachtcenter.com

40’ Nordic Tug ‘23 New Build - 40 # 12

Just starting production - opportunity to tweak specs. Cummins Engine & Genset specs. Air, Thrusters and more! Available October 2023. Call Seattle Yachts Annapolis for more info at 410.397.7323 or www.seattleyachts.com

41’ 2004 Menorquin 120 NEW LISTING

Powerful yacht w/ semidisplacement hull will do 20 knots. Twin Volvo 285Hp. Old-world tradition w/ sophistication & technology. Stands out in any harbor! Luxurious accommodations. Excellent fuel economy. $219,000 S&J Yachts 410.571.3605 www.sjyachts.com

(Game Hog) 40’ Robbins ‘99

$120,000 David Robinson 410.310.8855 david@curtisstokes.net www.curtisstokes.net

40’ Bavaria R40 Coupe ‘23 IN STOCK NOW! Wonderful Great Loop boat! Elegant Sportiness! Large retractable sunroof. 2 large staterooms, 2 heads, hydraulic swim platform. Light-filled salon w/ large galley space & dining table. S&J Yachts 410.639.2777 www.sjyachts.com

40’ Carver 396 ’04 Beautifully maintained 396 Motoryacht style cruiser. Great layout and lot of space for live aboard to cruising. Asking $200,000 Call Rod Rowan 703.593.7531 or www.seattleyachts.com

41’ Island Packet PY Cruiser ’07 NEW LISTING Ideal Great Loop boat! Well found trawler capable of open ocean w/ fully ballasted hull & prop protecting keel. Provides great comfort & livability. Smartly outfitted including A/C, Genset, Davits. A four-season boat. $229,000 S&J Yachts 410.571.3605 www.sjyachts.com

(Last Item) 40’ Nimbus 405C ‘21

Just completed partial Loop. Cruise equipped. Needs nothing. Less than 300 hours. Asking $769,000 Call Seattle Yachts Annapolis 410.397.7323 or www.seattleyachts.com

40’ Menorquin 120 ‘04 Solid constructions. Semi-displacement trawler designed for comfortable cruising. Excellent LOOP boat! Twin VOLVO 285Hp Diesel Direct Drives. Raymarine Instruments - Lithium Battery Bank. Asking $219,000 Call Rob Summers 443.771.4467 or www.seattleyachts.com

40’ Nimbus C11 ’24 New Arrival - C11 #64 - Twin mercury 300Hp, enclosed deck layout, 2 cabins, cruising comfort in a commuter boat. Enquire for special boat show pricing and details. Call Seattle Yachts Annapolis 410.397.7323 or www.seattleyachts.com

(Reel Time) 40’ Chesapeake Bay Built

Custom J. Allen Fish/Cruise/Charter. 375Hp Caterpillar, Twin disc trans w/ trolling valve (Rebuilt 2022), All Glass Hull, 2 Stations, Heater, Shore power, Autopilot, GPS, Side scan, Radar, E-Z anchor puller, 16kt cruise. $125,000 Call/text 301.758.3475 or goreeltime@comcast.net www.bit.ly/3PhvQIn

40’ Nimbus T11 ‘23 New Arrival - T11 # 225 - Twin 400 Mercs. Joystick, Thruster, Open day boat layout w/ yacht construction quality. 2 Cabins and enclosed head. $586,945 Wellequipped! Call Seattle Yachts Annapolis 410.397.7323 or www.seattleyachts.com

(Sea Cloud) 41’ Mainship ‘90 $54,900 Jason Hinsch 410.507.1259 jason@curtisstokes.net www.curtisstokes.net

Bavaria SR41 HT ‘23 RARE OPPORTUNITY! Owner’s plans changed. Must Sell. Loaded w/ options and ready for the “Loop.” 2 large staterooms. 2 heads. Galley up and down. Hydraulic swim platform w/ Highfield dinghy, Canvas enclosure, Generator, A/C, large electric sunroof, much more. $619,000 S&J Yachts 410.639.2777 www.sjyachts.com

42’ 2003 Sea Ray 420

Sundancer $229,900 Well-kept w/ many recent upgrades. Cummins power diesels, newer camper canvas, amazing sound system, cockpit TV w/ TracVision, swim platform. Recently detailed and shows great! Call Matt: 410.206.2755 or Matt@YachtBrokersofAnnnapolis.com www.YachtBrokersofAnnnapolis.com

2022

MD. Asking $1,299,000 Minimal hours, likenew, turn-key trade-in. Factory and engine/pod warranty remaining. Save over $300,000 off brand-new. To schedule showing or for more information, please contact Ian Dimka: 410.693.7386 or ian@cyc.yachts www.chesapeakeyachtcenter.com

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MD. High quality workmanship and performance & hard to find. Meticulously maintained w/ all service records are available to a serious buyer. IPS-600 Volvo, Joystick controls make her a joy for shorthanded yachtsman. $395,000 S&J Yachts 410.639.2777 www.sjyachts.com

1996 Tiara Yachts 4300 Open Ready for cruising w/ comfortable accommodations and recent mechanical overhaul. Large cockpit, live-well and fish-boxes. Contact Chris Beardsley at 315.447.1251 or Chris@NorthPointYachtSales.com www.NorthPointYachtSales.com

43’ Intrepid 43 ’19 Low hours, cruise equipped, Garmin electronics, helm and can air, Sea Keeper, genset and more. Ready to go! $675,000 Call Mike Titgemeyer 410.703.7986 or www.seattleyachts.com

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44 ’24 New build on order - You can still choose your specs! Goes into production January 2024 for mid-summer delivery. Call Seattle Yachts Annapolis for details 410.397.7323 or www.seattleyachts.com

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‘05 Excellent boat for long-distance travel - perfect for a couple or family. 2cabin/1head. Very spacious widebody design w/ extralarge main saloon & panoramic windows. $395,000 S&J Yachts 410.639.2777 www.sjyachts.com

2014 Amazing condition and a totally loaded, local Chesapeake boat. IPS600 w/ joystick, low hours, and all maintenance up to date. Ned Dozier, OneWater Yacht Group, 443.995.0732, ned@owyg.com www.owyg.com

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Shopping for a new or used boat?

42’ Legacy 42 ’18 Freshly painted Flag Blue hull, superbly equipped, single 660 Cummins, genset, davits, flybridge and more. Asking $699,000 Call Dan Bacot 757.813.0460 or www.seattleyachts.com

Pardo Yachts 43 Walkaround, OUR TRADE 43’ Baltimore,

Tiara 4300 Sovran ‘09 Enroute

Solomons,

Seahorse CN44

Nordic Tugs

Formula Yacht

2000 Maxum 4600 SCB 46’ Price Improvement! A Very well-kept boat. Both state rooms have heads and showers. Full Kitchen, A/C, and custom shade panels. T-Cummins engines w/ 450Hp each. Westerbeke 12 KW generator. New marine decking on swim platform. All this for a price of $164,900 Call Joe Smith at 410.708.0579 for an appointment. Sassafras Harbor Marina Yachts Sales, 410.275.8000 shmys@sassafrasharbormarina.com www.sassafrasharbormarina.com

46’ Matthews 1973 RARE All fiberglass sport fisherman. 1 of 12 manufactured. Total refit, like new! Includes: 11’ Boston Whaler w/ new 15Hp Mercury outboard. $125,000 Call 443.534.9473

2018 Prestige Yachts 460 Fly 46’ Edgewater, MD. Asking $829,700 Turnkey single-owner yacht. Remaining factory warranty. Predominately freshwater usage. Upgraded w/ current factory aesthetics options and custom upgrades. To schedule showing or for more information, please contact Ian Dimka: 410.693.7386 or ian@cyc.yachts www.chesapeakeyachtcenter.com

1981 Custom Julian Guthrie 49 A must see for wooden boat lovers. A true classical custom-built sportfish cruiser w/ single owner and 2012 repower w/ 950 hours. Contact Troy Waller at 804.885.4090 or Troy@NorthPointYachtSales.com www.NorthPointYachtSales.com

2019 Prestige Yachts 520 Fly 52’ Baltimore, MD. Asking $1,199,000 Low Hours, Well maintained. Outfitted for year-round Chesapeake yachting. Priced to sell. To schedule showing or for more information, please contact Ian Dimka: 410.693.7386 or ian@cyc.yachts www.chesapeakeyachtcenter.com

46’ Maxum 4600 ’01 Well-maintained, fully outfitted & ready to go. Bottom painted, stored canvas, updated & maintained equipment w/ owner records. Offers comfort, luxury, safety & stability at anchor or underway. $199,900 S&J Yachts 410.639.2777 www.sjyachts.com

49’ 1999 krogen Express NEW LISTING Excellent condition, beautiful classic commuter looks. Semi Displacement hull allows trawler economy and semi-displacement speed. $675,000 S&J Yachts 410.571.3605 www.sjyachts.com

49’ 2001 DeFever 49 Motor Yacht $299,900 Naiad stabilizers, water chest for thru-hulls, solar panels, generator, electric heat, and certified offshore life raft and EPIRB. Super clean and maintained engines! Call Matt: 410.206.2755 or Matt@YachtBrokersofAnnnapolis.com www.YachtBrokersofAnnnapolis.com

2020 Prestige Yachts 520 Fly 52’ Pasadena, MD. Asking $1,299,000 Single owner yacht. Immaculate condition. Outfitted w/ all factory options and upgrades. Remaining factory and engine/pod warranty. To schedule showing or for more information, please contact Ian Dimka: 410.693.7386 or ian@cyc.yachts www.chesapeakeyachtcenter.com

2021 Prestige Yachts 520 Fly 52’ Baltimore, MD. Asking $1,399,000

Beautifully maintained yacht, extremely low hours, available for immediate delivery. Remaining factory and engine warranty. To schedule showing or for more information please contact Ian Dimka: 410.693.7386 or ian@cyc.yachts

www.chesapeakeyachtcenter.com

2020 Prestige Yachts 590 Fly, OUR TRADE 59’ Baltimore, MD. Asking $1,524,700 Amazing Condition. Outfitted w/ ALL factory options and upgrades. Remaining engine/pod warranty. Custom flybridge enclosure. Available for immediate delivery. To schedule showing or for more information, please contact Ian Dimka: 410.693.7386 or ian@cyc.yachts www.chesapeakeyachtcenter.com

’11 Island Pilot 535 New to the market & loaded w/ luxury. Low hours on twin Volvo 700Hp D11 IPS diesels, Seakeeper stabilization, three joystick stations, 2 gens, washer/dryer, & more. $695,000 S&J Yachts 410.639.2777 www.sjyachts.com

1989 Jefferson Marquessa MY 60’ Excellent choice for live aboard and extended cruising. Solid fiberglass outstanding hull design makes for great all-weather capability. New bridge canvas, exterior teak decks, Westerbeke 22KW Generator. Fully equipped galley, 4 staterooms w/ 4 heads, plus day head. Well-equipped, spacious fly-bridge and aft deck. 2015 Tender w/ 40Hp outboard. $244,900 Call Joe Smith at 410.708.0579 for an appointment. Sassafras Harbor Marina Yacht Sales, 410.275.8000 shmys@sassafrasharbormarina.com www.sassafrasharbormarina.com

2015 Prestige Yachts 550 Fly 55’ Pasadena, MD. Asking $899,000 Beautiful Rosa Corsa Hull. Well Maintained. Massive Saloon & Flybridge. Price Reduced to facilitate sale. Priced to Sell. To schedule showing or for more information, please contact Ian Dimka: 410.693.7386 or ian@cyc.yachts

www.chesapeakeyachtcenter.com

Original Chesapeake boating. EastCoast delivery available. Like-New. To schedule showing or for more information, please contact Ian Dimka: 410.693.7386 or ian@cyc.yachts

www.chesapeakeyachtcenter.com

2021 Prestige Yachts 690 Fly 69’ Newport Beach, CA. Asking $3,499,000 Immaculate Yacht.

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Yacht Sales - Curtis Stokes and Associates, Inc. is hiring new salespeople for our Chesapeake area operation. Candidates must be honest, ethical and have boating experience. This is a commission only position. Contact Curtis Stokes at 410.919.4900 or curtis@curtisstokes.net www.curtisstokes.net

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30’-50’ Deepwater Slips for Sale & Rent Flag Harbor Condo Marina on western shore of Chesapeake in St. Leonard, MD. Slip sales & rentals 410.586.0070/ fhca@flagharbor.com. Storage & Repairs 410.586.1915/ flagboatyard@gmail.com www.flagharbor.com

RARE Covered Slip for Sale On a quiet creek in Severna Park. Quick ride to Annapolis up the Severn River. Club has private parking, kayak rack, water, pump out, and electric. Serious buyers only. $67,500 lkdezign@gmail.com

Sailor’s Wharf Marina on Mill Creek off White Hall Bay, 20-to-45-foot slips with water & 30-amp electric. 1651 Orchard Beach Road, Annapolis, MD 21409. For more information, please call 443.336.3615 or email sailorswharfmarina@gmail.com

P/T Delivery Drivers Wanted for three-day-a-month magazine distribution routes in Maryland. Compensation based upon quantity of stops. Must have a valid driver’s license in good standing, reliable vehicle, and be able to lift up to 25 lbs. Contact Beatrice at 410.216.9309 or beatrice@spf-360.com

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