PropTalk Magazine September 2023

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Boat Review: Hylas M47

Powered by a pair of diesel outboards, this Downeast style yacht is the first of its kind.

By Lenny Rudow

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See the Bay: Popular Chesapeake Anchorages

Ideas for where to drop the hook this summer in the Upper/Middle Bay. By Staff

43 Chesapeake Bay Marina Directory

Find your perfect marina!

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A Long Island Sound Cruise

A story of rookies and veterans. By Mike

Pitchford

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Charter Series Part 1: The Sea of Abaco

A compact yachtie playground, perfect for a weeklong powercat charter.

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Big Cats

In the world of powerboats, powercatamarans have a lot to offer.

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Don’t Let it Go to Waste!

By Kaylie Jasinski

Iwould like to be able to tell you that there’s still plenty of summer left. But by the time this issue hits the streets, we will only have a little over a month. Don’t be that person who waits until that last minute to take advantage of these gloriously warm days; the person who wakes up one early October morning only to realize that fall has really and truly arrived. And that it’s too late.

Here at PropTalk, we want to help you make the most of the season; to seize the end of summer. If you’re looking for fun activities, including boat parades, boat shows, and on-the-water events for kids, visit our DockTalk section beginning on page 22 and our calendar on page 32. We also have more events listed at proptalk.com/calendar.

Nothing says summer on the Chesapeake quite like rafting up with friends, so we’ve compiled some reader-favorite Upper and Middle Bay anchorages in our See the Bay (page 40). As always, we want to hear from you if your favorite anchorage isn’t on the list. Especially for the Lower Bay. Please reach out to me anytime at kaylie@proptalk.com to share your thoughts. Questions, comments, suggestions—my inbox is always open.

Moving right through the issue, you’ll find our comprehensive marina directory starting on page 43. Here you’ll be able to search for a marina that fits your needs (whether for this season or looking ahead to next year) based on factors like location, max LOA, TravelLift tonnage, as well as amenities such as restaurants, WiFi, a pool, etc. At proptalk.com/marinas we have an interactive marina directory that allows you to filter your search by amenities, lift tonnage, MLW, and max LOA.

And the king of seizing the moment, Mike Pitchford, is back this month with an article about the benefits of joining a group cruise. If you would like to try cruising farther afield but want a safety net, this is a great opportunity to test

# Nothing says summer on the Chesapeake quite like raftups with friends. Don’t let these beautiful summer days go to waste!

the waters and ask experienced travelers for advice and sometimes even if you can borrow their spare prop (read more on that on page 55).

We have many more great articles this month, from the benefits of large cruising powercatamarans to the results of our Chesapeake Bay Dock Bar Poll. As always, we want to thank everyone who makes this issue possible, along with all of our faithful readers who pick up our magazine every month.

And while we’re saddened that another summer season on the Bay is drawing to a close, we have one big thing to look forward to: the Annapolis Powerboat Show October 5-8. We have a little sneak peek for you this month from Capt. Mike Martel (page 50), but for the full guide, you’re going to want to stay tuned for our October issue.

Seize the end of summer—don’t waste it!

What’s New

Check out PropTalk’s latest boat review video of the Sirena 58 at youtube.com/c/proptalkmagazine

Exploring the Chesapeake

Kirk Young and his crew travel to a different marina every weekend. He says, “Without a doubt, our big ‘pleasant’ surprise so far this summer has been discovering the Cambridge Yacht Center. Beulah, Bayley, and LucyLu are our crew-dogs.”

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Meet Teddy

Marihelen Owens shares these photos of her sweet dog Teddy. He is pictured here on her 30-foot custom runabout Legend on Mill Creek.

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Parasailing

Sue Mikulski captured this photo of a fun day on the Bay with Z Flight Parasail and Watersports.

If you would like to see your boat dog featured in PropTalk, email one to three photos and a short description to kaylie@proptalk.com

Seize the End of the Season

Is Labor Day your unofficial end of summer? Maybe, but it’s not the end of boating season on the Chesapeake.

In the Middle Bay, the air temperatures at the beginning of September are often downright hot. Although by the end of the month, more moderate temperatures and bright blue skies usually dominate the forecast. In September Chesapeake waterways gradually become a little less crowded. Thunderstorms, which are frequent during July and August, become more rare. The humidity drops, and in general outdoor activities become more pleasant.

However, do not let down your guard completely. September is within the hurricane season of June 1 to November 30, with mid-August to late October being the peak. Hurricane preparedness plans are always a smart idea for all boaters.

If you’ve been chasing live waterfront music around the Bay, you’ll find that

many such concert series’ wrap up on Labor Day Weekend, but other fun shoreside events can still be enjoyed. You’ll find that fishing tournaments, paddling excursions, and waterfront festivals are still going strong in September. On the Elizabeth River, the Portsmouth Paddle Battle unfolds September 9. Youth and adult fishing tournaments, such as the North Bay Fishing Club’s free kids’ tournament September 10 and the Tangier Classic September 22-24, will keep testing anglers’ skills. The Havre de Grace Waterfront Festival will rock the Susquehanna riverfront September 8-9.

If you have picked up this issue when it’s hot off the printer, check out the Maryland Seafood Festival, August 19-20, at its new location in downtown Annapolis at Susan C. Campbell Park. Land yachts may be parked at the Navy Marine Corp stadium for $10; hop aboard the shuttle to the waterfront. Those arriving by boat can learn about

moorings, anchorages, and docking at annapolis.gov and search ‘harbormaster.’

Speaking of Annapolis Harbor, as the heat and humidity die down, now is a perfect time to visit a waterfront town or two. Look for anchorages or slips from which you can set out on land via foot or rented bicycle to explore a new area and enjoy an end-of-summer ice cream cone or cold beverage.

Check out our calendar on page 32 for details on these events and a full list of fun and educational Chesapeake boating and fishing events.

All in all, September is an excellent time to seize the waning days of the boating season. Toss a tube over the transom and pull the kids around a cove. Launch a paddlecraft a few more times. Go fishing with your family before homework assignments pile up. Zip across the water and explore a new creek. Take a few more sunset cruises. Seize the end of summer. P

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Havre de Grace Waterfront Festival and Boat Parade

The city of Havre de Grace, MD, will host a Waterfront Festival September 8-9 at Concord Point Park. The festival will kick off on Friday evening with a lighted boat parade. Guests can watch the parade from the shoreline, a local restaurant, or Concord Point Park where steel drum music, vendors, food trucks, and a beer garden will be located. The Friday evening festival runs from 5 to 11 p.m.

On Saturday, the festival at Concord Point Park runs 3 to 9 p.m. Along with live music, food trucks, a beer garden, vendors, kids’ activities, and boat tours, there will be a thrilling acrobatic show by The Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean performing Wheel of Destiny and High Wire Acts. The festival concludes with fireworks starting at 8 p.m.

To register for the lighted boat parade, visit boatparadehdg.eventbrite.com, call the Havre de Grace Visitor Center at (410) 939-2100, or mail/drop off your registration at the visitor center (450 Pennington Avenue) with the following information: name of boat, power or sail, captain’s name, captain’s phone

number, and captain’s email. Boats will be judged in five categories: Best Decorated Sailboat, Best Decorated Powerboat, Best Use of Lights, Most Original, and Judges’ Choice. Winners will receive a trophy, $50 visa card, and four tickets to any Rock the Star Centre event (valued at $200).

# The lighted boat parade is part of the Havre de Grace Waterfront Festival, September 8-9. Courtesy of HDG Boat Parade

Partnership Creates ‘Kids Cruising on the Chesapeake’

TikTok influencer, crabber, and content creator Capt. Luke McFadden and Capt. T.J. Sanner of the Samantha Belle have partnered to create Kids Cruise the Chesapeake. The two captains share a desire to get kids out on the water to learn about the Bay, crabs, boats, and working on the water.

Capt. T.J. says, “My father was a waterman, but not everyone has access to get out on the water. It’s important to let kids know that a blue-collar job is not a bad job and to show them that being a waterman is a potential career path and also a fun and rewarding career. Together we’re hoping to spark the match for some kid who wants to do that.”

The pair faced challenges—tight county school budgets and arranging school buses to bring the kids to the boat, but they have united the support of their communities. They have raised more than $10,000 and taken out 90 fourth graders aboard Samantha Belle. T.J. says the kids usually exclaim, “It was the best field trip ever!” The duo plans to take several homeschool cohorts, scout troops, and youth groups out this summer and go full tilt in September and October.

Capt. T.J. Sanner, a resident of Severna Park, MD, is founder of Cruise the Chesapeake, which offers public and private tours out of Ferry Point Marina in Arnold, MD, aboard the 46-foot Chesapeakestyle workboat Samantha Belle, which can comfortably accommodate up to 30 passengers. Student groups are one of the many cruises offered in addition to sunset, bachelor or bachelorette, booze, as well as a unique location for work meetings.

McFadden is well-known for amassing more than one million followers across social media platforms and has a passion to inspire the next generation of watermen, but he isn’t just an online influencer and future waterman inspirer. He is a first-generation crabber and a small business owner.

In 2015 Luke opened Bodkin Point Seafood. Visit 7333 East Furnace Branch Road, Glen Burnie, MD, for the fresh, live crabs that he catches.  If you’d like to support these initiatives, please visit: GoFundMe at gofund.me/83da52ad, cruisethechesapeake.com, or visit Bodkin Point Seafood.

Ned Dozier is a life-long Chesapeake Bay boater. He is the leading representative for Riviera Yachts in the U.S. and now proudly offers a stable of other high-quality brands as well.

# Captains Sanner and McFadden

Mark your calendars for the World Rivers Day fundraising boat parade, September 24 from 12 to 2 p.m. on the Potomac River. World Rivers Day is an annual celebration of the world’s waterways. It highlights the many values of our rivers, strives to increase public awareness, and

World Rivers Day

encourages the improved stewardship of all rivers around the world. Rivers in virtually every country face an array of threats, and only through our active involvement can we ensure their health in the years ahead. Boaters and river enthusiasts from marinas and communities throughout the Potomac watershed will come together on this day

to make a bold statement on behalf of the nation’s river.

The parade begins at Buoy #2 outside of Barca in Old Town Alexandria and ends at Transit Pier at The Wharf in Washington, DC. Register your boat to join the parade ($50), fundraise as a crew member or teammate on your favorite vessel, or donate directly to Potomac Riverkeeper Network as an independent fundraiser and join everyone at the after party. Help support the critical work the Potomac Riverkeeper Networks does to protect the public’s right to a cleaner and safer river for all.

All parade participants and fundraisers are invited to the exclusive after party on Transit Pier following the parade around 2 p.m. Complimentary beer will be provided by Pacifico, and there will be live music at the Rolling on the River concert (at Transit Pier stage).

Learn more and register at potomacriverkeepernetwork.org

# Courtesy of Potomac Riverkeeper Network

TrawlerFest Baltimore

Passagemaker’s TrawlerFest returns to Baltimore, MD, this September. The event features an impressive selection of 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. This is the show for cruising enthusiasts.

Three- and five-day VIP packages are available which include general admission to the show and unlimited access to seminars during three or five days, excluding: diesel engine course, electrical troubleshooting, use marine apps for route planning with Furuno, maritime medical emergency hands-on, medical form consult, and boat handling on the water.

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

Visit passagemaker.com/event-news/2023trawlerfest-baltimore to purchase tickets. Stay tuned for more details on exhibitors and seminars in the October issue of PropTalk.

# TrawlerFest runs September 26-30 in Baltimore, MD. Courtesy of Passagemaker

EYC Foundation Grants Over $20K in Marine and Maritime Scholarships

The EYC Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Eastport Yacht Club, is thrilled to announce the awarding of scholarships totaling over $20,000 to a group of exceptional students who share a deep passion for water and boating. These scholarships will facilitate their pursuit of marine and maritime education, empowering them to make significant contributions to these industries.

Each student will receive $1000 per semester, contingent upon maintaining academic excellence and dedicating themselves to the marine and maritime industries. Becky Ranzenbach, chair of the EYC Foundation, expresses her enthusiasm for the outstanding applicants this year, stating, “We are thrilled to provide support to these students as they embark on their educational journeys.”

For the 2023-2024 academic year, six new outstanding students have been selected to receive scholarships. The recipients are as follows:

Caleb Brockett from Adamstown, MD, will continue to study naval architecture at Webb Institute in New York. After completing his undergraduate studies, he plans to pursue a Master’s degree in naval architecture at the University of Michigan or Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is currently considering a career in either ship design with the Naval Surface Warfare Center or in commercial maritime salvage.

Luke Carter from Riva, MD, will study composite boat building at the Landing School in Maine. After his first year at the Landing School focusing on composite boatbuilding, Luke plans to study yacht design or marine systems during his second year. He plans to have a long-term career in the marine industry as a yacht designer or even owning his own business.

Archer Crane of Malvern, PA, will study marine engineering at Maine Maritime Academy. Having already spent nine months sailing the world on the Norwegian tall ship Sorlandet, Archer will now focus on earning an undergraduate degree and an unlimited tonnage engineering officer’s license. He plans to pursue a career as an engineering officer aboard a ship with the goal of advancing to Chief Engineer.

Beatrice Waterman from Catonsville, MD, will study marine transportation at Massachusetts Maritime Academy. After earning an undergraduate degree and an unlimited tonnage deck officer’s license, Beatrice intends to make her career in sailboat racing, in whatever capacity that she can.

Julia Kruesi from Annapolis, MD, will study marine science at the University of Delaware. After completing her degree, Julia wants to help communities tackle marine environmental challenges. Her focus will be on marine pollution and ecosystem sustainability, such as the health of the blue crab and oyster populations on the Chesapeake Bay.

Zachary Hardy of Falls Church, VA, will study marine transportation at Maine Maritime Academy. While earning an undergraduate degree and an unlimited tonnage deck officer’s license, Zachary will be considering career options as a Coast Guard officer, a ship’s officer on a commercial ship, or working in the yachting industry.

Additionally, the EYC Foundation has renewed scholarships for seven reapplicants. Learn more at eycfoundation.org.

Author Carol Booker Uncovers a True Maryland Whodunit

When we learned that Patuxent River boater, angler, and author Carol Booker published a new book called “The Waterman’s Widow” about a real-life whodunit that fascinated Marylanders in 1900, we reached out to learn more. Find her responses to our questions below:

How did you come up with the idea for this nonfiction book?

While researching my book on the history of Cove Point, I came upon a 1900 Baltimore Sun news report about an oysterman’s mysterious death on Solomons Island… I found the story absolutely compelling and made up my mind to share it as my next book. Tell us about your “incredibly fun” research process.

I began on the internet, reading the newspaper accounts of the

shooting, inquest, public reaction in the waterman’s community, and events leading up to the widow’s trial for murder. My research took me to a number of places from Leonardtown to Baltimore. One of my first stops was the Calvert County Land Records Office, where two very skilled staffers helped me find “the scene of the crime,” Capt. Condiff’s home in Solomons where the shooting took place in September 1900. Enlarged and improved over the last century, the house is now a gift shop, where you can stand in the room where the crime occurred, and ponder the question, “Who shot Capt. Condiff?”

Several visits to the Maryland State Archives turned up important court records, such as Calvert County’s grand jury logs and indictments. The greatest

disappointment was discovering that the transcript of the widow’s trial was missing, which made the newspaper accounts of the trial invaluable. The Baltimore judge

who is also master curator of the court’s museum personally searched for the photograph of the courtroom in which the trial was held… Other trips included the St. Mary’s County and Calvert County historical societies and the Calvert Marine Museum research library… Every one of these “field trips” was like a treasure hunt, with rewarding results! What did you learn about the life of a 1900 waterman? I learned a great deal besides the fact that oystering in 1900 was a backbreaking occupation, and that winters in those days were colder than in modern times. They used to say a man had to love it to do it; they would add that no one ever heard anyone say he loved it! By 1900 the oyster population in the Chesapeake, which had been twice that of all foreign countries combined, had been severely depleted. The U.S. Fish Commission (a forerunner of the Interior Department’s Fish and

Wildlife Service) warned that unless remedial actions were taken, the industry could plunge into insignificance in 20 years. But it took money to replenish the oyster beds, and by 1900, after a decade of diminishing returns, few oystermen had any money to invest. This was the dilemma Capt. Littleton Condiff was facing when he was shot in his bed on a moonlit night in September 1900— possibly because of the decision he’d made in the face of that dilemma.

Tell us about your other book, too. My earlier book, “Cove Point on the Chesapeake: the Beacon, the Bay, and the Dream,” is the history of a unique sand spit on the Bay’s Western Shore. More than just the site of the Bay’s oldest, continuously operating lighthouse (built in 1828), Cove Point’s history is full of surprises, and even intrigue.

Where can PropTalk readers find your books?

Both books can be found at the library or purchased at the St. Mary’s and Calvert County Historical Society bookstores, the Calvert Marine Museum, and online booksellers.

September 28, 2023 5PM - 9:30PM B&O Railroad Museum in Baltimore, MD

Through Aug 31

Free Summer concerts in the park Hosted by St. Michaels Community Center at Muskrat Park on the waterfront.

17 amm tides and tunes

Summer concert Series

Live music by Mike McHenry Tribe. 7 p.m. at the Annapolis Maritime Museum’s waterfront Mcnasby campus. Concerts are free; however, donations are gratefully accepted.

17-19 poor Girls open Ladies-only billfish tournament benefitting breast cancer research.

19 ccWbra Nationals

At Rock Hall Yacht Club in Rock Hall, MD. Cocktail Class Wooden Boat Racing Association.

19 children’s Day at St. clement’s Island museum

11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the St. Clement’s Island Museum in Colton’s Point, MD. Games, crafts, outdoor fun, and lots more throughout the day.

19 crab cup

At Eastport Yacht Club in Annapolis, MD. The largest fundraiser of the year for Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating. Pursuit race for sailboats, Poker Pursuit for powerboats, and Shore Party. Tickets: crabsailing.org/crabcup

August

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kent Island Fishermen 17th annual Youth Fishing Derby

Sponsored by the Kent Island Fishermen, Inc. and the Kent Island Estates Community Association in memory of Jon Bupp. At the Romancoke Pier on Kent Island. Age groups: 3-5, 6-10, and 11-16. All participants must be accompanied by a parent or adult. 8 a.m. registration, fishing from 9 to 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. prizes and refreshments at the Kent Island American Legion #278. Bring your rods (minimal loaner rods available); bait provided.

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cmm Waterside music Series

Live music by The Concert: A Tribute to Abba. At the Calvert Marine Museum in Solomons, MD. Tickets: calvertmarinemuseum.com

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cmm Waterside music Series

Live music by Brett Young. At the Calvert Marine Museum in Solomons, MD. Tickets: calvertmarinemuseum.com

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clarks landing mD open House

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Clarks Landing (1442 Ford Road, Shady Side, MD).

Featuring light fare, live entertainment, and a showcase of over 15 boat models ranging from 20 to 48 feet, sailboats and powerboats, including the latest Wellcraft, Lagoon Catamaran, and Beneteau offerings. No ticket or entrance fee. Be one of the first 100 visitors and win a prize! RSVP: clarkslanding.com

28 charter captain’s course 100-ton master’s, OUPV, towing, sailing. Classes start August 28 at Milford, DE, Fire Dept. Coast Guard approved to teach and test. Call Capt. Ken, (410) 228-0674 or visit chartercapt.com

28 rockfish rodeo Fishing tournament and crab Feast

At the Crab Deck in Kent Narrows, MD. Participating anglers fish from one of the many Maryland licensed charter boats. The winning rockfish is based on the longest length, as reported by the captain, and confirmed by tournament officials. Afterwards enjoy food, beverages, live music, games, silent auction, and awarding of the Rockfish Rodeo winners. Benefits Talisman Therapeutic Riding.  info@talismantherapeuticriding.org

31 charter captain’s course 100-ton master’s, OUPV, towing, sailing. Classes start August 31 at Kent Island Fire Dept. Coast Guard approved to teach and test. Call Capt. Ken, (410) 228-0674 or visit chartercapt.com

31 lessons from america’s Flatboat era

7 to 9 p.m. in-person and virtual event at The Mariners’ Museum and Park in Newport News, VA. Rinker Buck built a wooden flatboat from the bygone era of the early 1800s to journey down the Mississippi River to New Orleans. A book signing follows the Q&A. Advance registration required at marinersmuseum.org. Cost: $10 for inperson, free to watch online.

Charity Boat Auction

Havre de Grace Waterfront

The festival will kick off with a Lighted Boat Parade on Friday evening: $10 boatparadehdg. or call (410) 939-2100. The boats will cruise along the shoreline from the Amtrak bridge to the Concord Point Lighthouse Park. The festival runs from 5 to 11 p.m. and the boat parade starts at 8 p.m. On Saturday, enjoy the festival at Concord Point Park from 3 to 9 p.m. Live music, food trucks, beer garden, vendors, demonstrations, and a thrilling acrobatic show by The Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean. Fireworks will begin at 8 p.m.

2 to 5 p.m. at Barcocina in Baltimore, MD. Three hours of celebration that also provides vital support for Blue Water Baltimore’s programs across the watershed. On this 15th anniversary, they hope to

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4:30 to 10 p.m. at the Annapolis Maritime Museum. Soak in the sounds of Key West with live music by members of Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer band (among others). $150 general admission includes an open bar and a delicious meal. Presented by the Boatyard Bar & Grill. Raises funds for the museum’s environmental programs.

ods Inaugural ournament

Rods in at 6 a.m. Arrive at weigh-in station at Red Eye’s Dock Bar by 3 p.m. Registration deadline: August 19. Registration is $500 per registered Captain and four Anglers. Additional Anglers are $100 each. Donate to your favorite boat/ captain (Not My Child is fighting the heroin and opioid epidemic).

ortsmouth paddle

9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on the Elizabeth River in Portsmouth, VA. SUP and kayak categories. New race option this year for tandem kayaks and canoes. The race course will be from High Street Basin in Olde Towne to the Hammerhead Crane on the Shipyard and back. Live music, food and drinks, prizes, events for children, and more. Proceeds will help The Friends support the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum and the Lightship Portsmouth Museum. Register: friendsofportsmouthnsm.org

10 Flounder pounder

Out of Bahia Marina in Ocean City, MD. Fishing takes place from the Fenwick Ditch to the Verazano Bridge and the tip of the south jetty, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Entry fee: $50 for the boat and captain ($25 per additional angler).

10 Free kids Fishing tournament

Hosted by North Bay Fishing Club from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration at 8:30 a.m. at North East Community Park (250 West Walnut St., North East, MD). For age groups 5-8, 9-12, and 13-16. Loaner fishing rods and bait available or bring your own. Free picnic lunch for all with hot dogs, water, and snacks. RSVP to Daniel R. at dano5191@aol.com or Stan C. at stanleycebula@gmail.com

12 america’s boating course: boater Safety education

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 at 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.

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

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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 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

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/chesapeake-perspective

22-24 tiki lee’s rockfish open

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

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. Sunday. Multiple species are eligible. This tournament benefits kids in need. Learn more about this year’s beneficiary at tangierclassic.com

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.

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.

28 the World is Your oyster Fest

5 p.m. at the B&O Railroad Museum in Baltimore, MD. A bivalve-lovers’ bash celebrating Chesapeake Bay oyster restoration! This is a fundraising event for Oyster Recovery Partnership, the nonprofit expert in Chesapeake Bay oyster restoration. Tickets: $125 at oysterrecovery.ticketspice.org

Trawlerfest

BOATSHOW •

Boat Show September 28-30th, 2023 Boating Seminars September 26-30th, 2023

Trawlerfest presented by Passagemaker Magazine continues our 2023 swing by returning to the great state of Maryland. Browse new and used boats of all sizes from your favorite brands, dealers, brokers, and exhibitors... all in one place. Come early in the week to attend a wide variety of 25+ seminars given by experts in their respective fields.

For more information, visit us online: trawlerfest.com

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REGISTER OR SPONSOR TODAY

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.

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Hylas M47: Downeast Delight

By Lenny Rudow

There are plenty of luxurious Downeast boats on the water, and there are also lots of models catering to the more functionally minded boaters among us. But finding one like the Hylas M47, which boasts both traits, isn’t so common. And upon first glance at the broad cockpit outside and the handcrafted wood finish inside, one could be forgiven for thinking that this is the boat’s most unique trait. A look at the transom, however, will correct this impression. Perched on the integrated swim platform sit a pair of outboards, replacing the usual Downeast inboards. Even more unusual is the fact that these engines are diesel-powered. Unusual? Not only that, the Hylas M47 is the first of its kind.

The M47 gets its unique dieselDowneast-outboard status thanks to a pair of Cox CXO 300 outboards that boost fuel savings by around 30 percent while reducing emissions by the same number, as compared to gasoline outboards. They also deliver tremendous torque, which means they have no problem handling close to 21,000 pounds of displacement and 47 feet of LOA. Net result? The first true Downeast twin diesel outboard yacht. With the convenience of outboards and the mega-torque of diesel power the M47 rises quickly up onto plane and delivers a 17-knot cruise while burning just 15 to 16 gph. Drop the throttles back to pre-planing speeds and it becomes a long-distance cruiser with over 1000 miles of range. Or push them down to the dash and you can gallop along at better than 30 knots.

Added bonus:

SPECIFICATIONS:

the engines are widely spaced, so dockside maneuverability is more inboard-like than outboard-like. Hylas also extends the swim platform between the outboards (as well as out on either side) so you get some extra acreage aft.

Step aboard, and you won’t question the M47’s status as a yacht as opposed to it being a mere boat. The salon has panoramic views and endless elbow room, with a dinette to port across from the helm and an aft settee and galley. The galley’s position allows it to connect with the cockpit when you open up the aft bulkhead door and window, so socializing doesn’t cease when the meals are being prepped. And the extended hard top overhang shades that cockpit while also providing a place to strap down your kayaks or paddleboards up top.

LOA: 47’0” | Beam: 13’6” | Draft (min.): 3’2”

Displacement (approx.): 20,943 lbs. | Max HP: 600

Fuel Capacity: 475 gal. | Water Capacity: 190 gal.

LOCAL DEALER: David Walters Yachts in Annapolis, MD. (443) 438-0108 or davidwaltersyachts.com

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# Photos courtesy of David Walters Yachts

The M47 has a two-stateroom, two-head layout, which holds with the overall concept of providing large living areas as opposed to trying to shoehorn in lots of smaller ones. Plenty of yachts this size make hay out of having three staterooms, but the laws of reality dictate that the more you slice and dice that interior volume the more cramped you feel inside any one of the spaces. So, whether you’re

walking around the forward pedestal berth, entering the guest stateroom with twin side-by-side and a Pullmanstyle single berth, or standing in the head with a separate full-size stall shower, you won’t feel packed in like the proverbial sardine in a can. And note that the teak salon dinette table drops to convert into an additional berth, boosting total sleeping capacity to seven for those overnight adventures with an expanded crew.

We checked out the Hylas M47 at the Bay Bridge Boat Show, and while its Downeast lines and sleek house certainly drew the eye, we want to stress that you won’t get the full flavor of this yacht until you step aboard and get a good look at the interior. Fit and finish is exquisite, and everything from the upholstery to the woodwork joinery is utterly top-notch. An unusual package? You bet—in fact, it’s the first of its kind. #

# The M47 has a two stateroom, two head layout.

# The M47 gets its unique diesel-Downeast-outboard status thanks to a pair of Cox CXO 300 outboards.

Popular Upper/Middle Bay Anchorages

Summer might be flying by, but there are still plenty of days in August and September to soak up the sunshine at some of these awesome anchorages. While there are many more around the Chesapeake, we limited this article to seven popular spots in the Upper and Middle Chesapeake Bay. If your favorite isn’t on this list, shoot our editor an email at kaylie@proptalk.com. We would love to share it online!

Harness Creek, South River

Harness Creek on the South River in Annapolis, MD, is protected enough to be known as a hurricane hole for area boaters. On any given summer weekend, you’ll find a mixed assortment of boaters of all ages with floating toys, kayakers, paddleboarders, canoe paddlers, jetskiers, swimmers, and more. Located close to Quiet Waters Park, visitors can enjoy trails, a playground, and 340 acres of beautiful park land. There’s even a dog park and dog beach.

Hart-Miller Island

Hart-Miller Island is a 1100-acre island located in Baltimore County near the mouth of Middle River. The western shore of the island offers safe mooring, wading, and access to a 3000-foot sandy beach. Hart-Miller Island State Park also includes Hawk Cove and Pleasure Island. Water supply and restrooms (open May through

September) are available on the main beach area, along with an observation platform. Free bike rentals are available for exploring the island’s south cell, along with birding guides and binoculars. The anchorage can get crowded on busy weekends, so if you’re looking for more space, aim to find a spot slightly away from the main section of the beach.

Fishing Battery Island

Located near Havre de Grace, MD, and the mouth of the Susquehanna River, Fishing Battery Island is a very popular anchorage with hundreds of boats anchored around the man-made island on any given summer day. Strictly adhere to the signs on the beach and do not walk or place beach chairs

# Fishing Battery Island. Photo by Josh Argentino/Argentino Marine Sales and Service

# Hart-Miller Island.

or coolers past those signs as it is a designated wildlife refuge. The anchorage has a nice sandy bottom with a gradual drop-off. According to our Upper Bay aficionado Dave Nestel, you can even walk completely around the island if you are willing to wade in chest deep water across a 25-yard stretch that juts into the island on the southern side.

Still Pond

Still Pond is a very popular destination on the Eastern Shore of the Upper Bay, located approximately two miles south of Howell Point on the Sassafras River. It’s a deep water protected anchorage that is fed by two substantial creeks. There is plenty of protected water for deep-draft cruisers and sailboats on the outskirts of the cove, and it only gets calmer as you travel closer to the beach. One of the best features of Still Pond is the crescentshaped sandbar that runs along the northeast corner of the cove. It rises up from water depths of three to five feet, somewhat abruptly, allowing even larger boats to be positioned so that their sterns are a few steps from knee- to waist-deep water. Bow and stern anchors will keep your boat safely positioned when the tidal current flows in and out. Finding a place to anchor can be tight, but other boaters are quick to wade out and lend a hand when needed.

~Dave Nestel

Fairlee Creek

This spot takes a little more effort to get to, but don’t let that deter you. The entrance to Fairlee Creek is narrow with a strong current, followed by a tight dogleg to starboard to fully make it into the creek. But once inside, you’ll realize it was all worth it. This calm, protected piece of water is a great place to drop the hook for a night. At Safe Harbor Great Oak Landing you’ll find The Landing restaurant and bar, along with Jellyfish Joel’s Tiki Bar right on the beach which often has great live music.

# Still Pond.

Tolchester Beach

Also on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, Tolchester is an easily accessible anchorage with a marina and restaurant. Visitors can either dock at Tolchester Marina or anchor offshore to swim or dinghy in. The protected harbor has over 260 slips with fixed, floating, and covered options and amenities such as a pool, bathhouses, a marina store, private beach, and of course The Shanty Beach Bar which is open Fridays through Sundays during the summer season. The Shanty is known for its live music and famous mudslides.

Lowes Wharf

Located between St. Michaels and Tilghman Island, Lowes Wharf Marina Inn in Ferry Cove is a great spot where boaters can either grab a mooring ball or anchor, and then marina staff will come and pick everyone up in a dinghy to bring them ashore. The on-site restaurant is known for its spectacular sunsets and live music on the weekends.

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 offered:

let the rest of summer slip by! Take advantage of these warm weekends, grab some friends, and head out to one of these awesome Chesapeake anchorages.

# Inside Fairlee Creek, looking at the entrance/exit.

Looking for a slip for your boat?

The perfect marina for you and your boat might not be so perfect for someone else. The first thing you should consider is which amenities are a must, which are a ‘like to have,’ and which amenities you don’t need (and thus don’t want to pay for). In PropTalk's Chesapeake Bay Marinas Directory you will find marina information including available slips, transient slips, gas, diesel, pump outs, maximum boat length, water depth, maintenance, as well as other amenities such as restaurants, dock bars, and swimming pools.

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Eye on the Bay

Life Is Better on the Bay

We got so many great cover contest submissions last month that we wanted to take another opportunity to celebrate some of our favorites. Thank you to everyone who participated! If you would like to share your #BetterOnTheBay photos, tag @proptalkmagazine on social media or email kaylie@proptalk.com

# A good dog loves sunsets too. Photo by Patrick Donlin

# Catch is a 1984 Feadship sportfish that was spotted in the Annapolis harbor. Photo by Brody Sullivan

# Lucy. Photo by Austin Hufford

# Cap! O Captain, My Captain. Photo by Emma Martin

# Magic’s first sail! Safety first, smile second! Photo by Denise Kelley

# Perilous cliffs, protective cove. Photo by Brian Velon

# Hoopers happiness.

Photo by Mike Keller

# Chillin’, catching the sunset!

Photo by Marc Binder

# Corgi cruising toward a cruiser.

Photo by Kate Gahs

# Downtown Annapolis.

Photo by Jeff Powell

# Bent rod! photo by Jaime Buffington

# First mate Stella! Photo by Heather Di Carlo

# Boh on a boat. Photo by Eric Harris

# Night moves. Photo by Rhiana Scholz

# America! Photo by Kristi Brennan

An Old Salt’s Quick Guide to the 2023 Annapolis Powerboat Show

Ilove a boat show. I find them irresistible, with so much wonderful eye-candy tethered to finger piers and docks, inviting me to have a look, step aboard, and leave my shoes behind. I find myself also drawn to the many other unique attractions that a boat show has to offer, and this year, the 2023 Annapolis Powerboat Show is no exception.

If I don’t own a powerboat, I’m at the show to check out what I might own; a fair form, a sleek hull, and something special that might catch

By Capt. Mike Martel

my eye. If I’m in the market, looking to buy, I probably have some notion of what suits me; if I don’t, I might end up with a stiff neck at the end of the day from twisting my head around so frequently, but that’s part of the experience.

If you already have a powerboat, you may find yourself there to scope out accessories and upgrades, from navigation systems to charging and electrical maintenance systems to bring your existing boat up to par with what’s current in the industry. I’m

in the midst of restoring an antique powerboat, and as such, I go looking for hard-to-find items that are also power-miserly and have a low physical profile that won’t compromise the looks of my antique.

One thing is for certain, however; I always walk away from a boat show with some sort of ‘trophy,’ from a mechanical device to a wearable, to some sort of handy electronic gadgetry, usually made all the more pleasant by a mid-day plate of shucked oysters and a cold pint of ale!

# Mark your calendars for the Annapolis Powerboat Show, October 5-8!

This year, the Annapolis Powerboat Show October 5-8 at City Dock in Annapolis Harbor has some special attractions that are worthy of note. In the first place, the show is, without question, one of the largest in-water powerboat shows on the East Coast, featuring a wide variety of boat manufacturers on display, boats with the latest in navigational equipment, boating accessories, electronics, and more. Also of particular value will be the Demo Dock, where the prospective owner can experience a variety of models firsthand to find the right fit. Dealers and manufacturers will be offering demo rides and sea trials, and brokers and engineers will be there to answer questions and demonstrate features. There’s no more ‘sure’ and comprehensive way to check out the boat model that you may have your heart set on. Of course, there are also top-rated daily seminars, boating courses, and other (including free!) educational opportunities over the duration of the three-day show.

Visiting any trade show can be draining, and it has long been recognized that attendees sometimes want to escape the bustle and find a quiet

place to have a bite and some refreshment. For this reason, the show features a ‘VIP Experience’ in a VIP lounge. For those who don’t

mind a short walk, however, modestly priced fare can be found only a few yards up from City Dock at the many taverns, coffee shops, crab houses, bar and grille eateries, and others in the immediate area. A boat show is a great place to meet friends who are also visiting, which makes the show a great place to catch up and share a few ‘yarns.’

Just as with taking a boat day trip to waters you’ve navigated in the past, always check your charts first, and go prepared; you’ll have a much more satisfactory trip that way. Visit annapolisboatshows.com/powerboatshow beforehand and plan ahead, and I’ll see you at the show! #

John Stefancik: Working To Elevate the Marine Trades

When lifelong Chesapeake boater John Stefancik was recently selected as the executive director of the Marine Trades Association of Maryland (MTAM), few who knew the Maryland native were surprised. He’s served as a dedicated MTAM board member for 20 years during his 24-year career at Chesapeake Bay Magazine, including nine as co-owner of the Annapolis-based media company.

During his volunteer time at MTAM, Stefancik served as president and secretary and also assisted the association in legislative efforts, notably passing the cap on the state’s boat sales tax and changing the law that once required pilots onboard superyachts visiting Maryland waters.

“A diversity of experience plus the connections with many in the regional industry led us to choose Stefancik,” said Mike Bonicker, MTAM president, who led the search committee and noted highquality candidates.

MTAM’s new executive director also serves on other boards connected to the Chesapeake, including Maryland Tourism Coalition and the Mallows Bay-Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council.

Stefancik started boating earlier in life than most people. When he was only three months old, his parents took him sailing on the Severn River in their 23foot sailboat.

“They put me in a laundry basket on the cabin sole,” he says. “Sailing was our family’s biggest activity, so we went out once a month or so for the weekend or longer on a series of boats (24-, 27-, 30-, and 36-footers)… I was always very comfortable on the water.”

In addition to sailing lessons starting at the age of nine, when he was 15 years old, Stefancik’s family bought a powerboat. He says, “It was a 15-foot Dixie Craft bowrider. We skied, tubed, went crabbing, everything on this boat. These days, I spend most of my time on my family’s 20-foot Grady White dual console that my wife and I share with my brother Mike and his wife. We take this boat everywhere we can, mostly to raftups with friends. I also help two of my friends take care of their Edgewater 24 dual console.”

As for his career path, while working for more than two decades for Chesapeake Bay Magazine, he helped lead the business side of the media property, eventually becoming associate publisher and later, when he and a partner purchased the company, publisher.

Before this he worked for a local public relations firm in Baltimore County, using his degree in communications to represent clients serving in Maryland politics, key experience for MTAM’s lobbying efforts.

Before Chesapeake Bay Magazine, his prior business published Offshore (later named Northeast Boating), where he was responsible for traveling throughout the Northeast U.S. leading the advertising sales team and working with regional boat dealers and national manufacturers. These magazines also worked closely with boat shows, publishing programs for 14 events from Virginia through Maine. At these events, John founded and led onsite seminars.

As MTAM’s executive director, Stefancik outlines his two top priorities: “to elevate the profile of recreational boating in Maryland and to expand its activity with workforce development to get more young people or people looking for a second career to consider marine trades as a viable career. There’s a big need for workers. We started asking marinas 10 years ago, ‘How many of you would hire a mechanic?’ All hands went up. Finding new people is a big priority. (The marinas) can train them. All these marinas want new employees to train.”

He is quick to note that according to the National Marine Manufacturers Association, the marine industry brings in $4.2 billion to Maryland’s economy.

He says, “The Chesapeake Bay, especially Maryland, is packed with marine facilities. There are as many right here as you’ll find coastally between here and Maine. Boating here in Maryland is special for many reasons, but important ones are the density of facilities and availability of work.” #

# John Stefancik at the helm.

A Long Island Sound Cruise:

A S TORY OF R OOKIES AND V ETERANS

By Mike Pitchford

When you live near and cruise the Chesapeake Bay, it is hard to imagine better cruising grounds. In fact, the Bay is a draw for cruisers around the world. The relatively protected waters, quiet anchorages, and quaint small towns bring visions of lazy afternoons, cold beer, and tasty crustaceans to many a skipper and crew.

Still, the draw of distant shores, the urge for a different experience, hits us all at some point. For some of us it is the Southern Bay or the ICW south. For others it is points north, including Long Island Sound and New England.

Seeking our own distant shore, 20 or so boats from the Annapolis Yacht Club headed north to Long

Island Sound in early July. The fleet itinerary included six formal ports of call with planned gatherings of the crews. Our stops included yacht club visits in Oyster Bay, Shelter Island, and Rye, NY, along with Essex, CT.

A host of recommended additional ports, with nothing formal planned, served as interim stops on this “circumnavigation” of Long Island Sound. This schedule allowed for a blending of faster and slower boats. The mixed fleet included a few sailboats (who, after the cruise, may be coveting powerboats).

Cruising in Company

Leaving the Bay can be a challenge for the first timer. Cruising in company can provide the comfort

of “training wheels.” And so it is that many a yacht club or cruising group schedules a cruise outside the Bay and welcomes fellow cruisers, neophyte and seasoned veterans alike.

While a couple of our cruisers were first timers, others were Long Island Sound veterans. Chuck and Ginnie Hurley, for example, have been leaving the Bay and heading north almost every summer since 1980. They made their first trip in a Catalina 30 with their three young children aboard. Clearly memories were made. All the kids are qualified boaters, and one presently owns a cruising boat. That is how to raise your kids!

The Hurleys graduated from sail to power, as so many of us do. They keep a Sabreline 36 in Annapolis and have cruised it regularly to New England. This year, however, they had engine troubles which gave them pause.

The old Sabreliners came with Detroit diesels. Getting parts and service for them has been increasingly difficult. The current engine issues with the boat kept them in port most of last season and again early this year.

Their bond with Long Island Sound is so strong that they hatched a very different plan to get them to New England this year. As the summer approached, they purchased a used Catalina 30 in Maine. Their plan was to sail her from Maine through the Cape Cod Canal and into the Sound to join our cruising fleet as formal port stops began. At the end of the cruise, they would list her for sale. On the spreadsheet, the cost of a purchase and sale, coupled

# Winsome Winn, on the dock at sunset in Mystic Seaport.

with months of use in New England, seemed better than any charter options they considered. The best laid plans…

From Boat Repairs to Weather Delays

Of course, it was an old boat. Of course, it needed some work. Not long after leaving the purchase port in Maine, the engine overheated. It was a clogged seacock. It happened again in Massachusetts. Later, in Essex, CT, it was the raw water pump that gave up. This kept the Hurleys in port for a week awaiting parts and repairs. Fortunately, if you must get stuck somewhere, Essex is not a bad place.

Cruising in Long Island Sound and New England is a lot like cruising the Bay. There are small towns to visit and history to absorb and a different crustacean, lobster, in many forms, seemingly everywhere. There are some important differences, including more tide, fog, and occasional rocky bottoms.

Among the seasoned cruisers with us were Neal and Collen Brown. Their current boat, a Sabre 42, found a bit of that rocky bottom on the way into the Mystic River. Besides the big “bump” that pleases no captain, they experienced reduced speed and increased vibration. There was no doubt in their mind that they had some prop damage.

The Browns stopped at Noank Shipyard, just inside the entrance to the river. They arranged a short haul for a couple of days later and then proceeded upriver to our rendezvous stop at Mystic Seaport Museum.

Any captain in this situation has a head filled with questions that include:

how will I fix the problem? Can I get parts? And how long will it take? For the Browns, the answers came not long after docking.

There was, as it happened, another Sabre 42 on the cruise. Captain Kevin Wild carried a set of spare props on his boat. After a quick discussion the spares were loaded on the Brown’s boat and a day later expertly and quickly installed by the Noank Shipyard. Problem solved and no time lost!

Over the course of the cruise, a 900-nautical-mile round trip from Annapolis, the boats and boaters had all kinds of other

problems to solve. Besides raw water pump failures and rocky bottoms, we had dinghy lifts stuck down in the water, minor crew injuries, storm-launched floating debris to dodge, and more. Having friends with you along the way has numerous benefits.

# A bump on the rocky bottom led to prop damage. Photo by Neal Brown

# But luckily, there was more than one Sabre 42 on this cruise and that boat had a spare prop.

# Fog, a staple on the Sound, shot while dockside on a lay day in Mystic Seaport.

# The Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club located in Oyster Bay, on Long Island, NY.

The story of a cruise is not all about keeping the boat going. Weather delay days join boat/ engine delay days as a reality of life on a longer cruise. Several of our cruisers had weather that delayed them, mostly the offshore leg from Cape May to New York City. However, neither weather nor boat issues kept them from joining the cruise at some point.

Our exploration of the best of Long Island Sound included a stop in Greenport, NY. The fleet secured dockage at one of several marinas in Greenport and moorage a mile across the way at the historic Shelter Island Yacht Club.

Writing part of this story, I sat in Greenport on a windy and rain-soaked lay day. The rain, from a sprinkle to a downpour, would ultimately span almost 24 hours. This storm came just days after a historic rainfall in the Hudson River Valley that caused flooding and so much debris floating down the Connecticut River that it put our plans for a stop in Essex, CT, in temporary jeopardy.

There is one silver lining to a full day of rain. You can find all the rainwater leaks on your boat. I’m not saying you can find where they come from. That is a mystery known only to God. But for sure if you are onboard on a long rainy day, you can find the end results of all your leaks.

Back to our first timers leaving the Bay. They did great! Among that group there were no boat issues, no navigation mishaps, and the pure joy of their discovery of life beyond the Chesapeake. If I may be so bold, their experience should serve as enticement to you. Whether you have never been out of the Bay, or it has been a while, there is a distant port calling you. Time to answer the bell!

# Sunset over Milford, CT, harbor taken from the Milford Yacht Club deck after a group dinner.

# This is the aptly named Catalina 30 purchased by Chuck and Ginnie Hurley for the cruise and now for sale. “Reality” is what they experienced, buying an older boat with older boat problems so they could make the cruise.

# The group after a happy hour and brewery tour at Greenport Brewing.

# L to R are rookies Kirk Brafford and Tom Clinch. Next is overall crusie leader and Long Island Sound veteran Chuck Hurley and Michael McGill, a Great Loop Veteran.

Charter Serie S : Part 1

the Sea of Abaco

By Zuzana Prochazka

A Bahamian playground where you can slow down and live the yachtie lifestyle.

The Sea of Abaco forms the northernmost boundary of the Bahamas, and it’s a compact yachtie playground, perfect for a weeklong powercat charter. The sheltered waters span 60 miles in a crescent shape that runs roughly north/south. Only 200 miles from the eastern coast of Florida, the Abacos are a perfect getaway when you’re looking for sun, sand, and some local Kalik beer.

The Sea is almost like a lake with sheltering islands creating calm waters inside no matter what the Atlantic Ocean is doing on the outside. Great Guana Cay, the longest island, takes a beating on its windward side but provides sandy beaches and calm anchorages to the west. It’s also the home of the world-famous Nippers Beach Bar

that has pools and bar service on multiple levels, so you can soak while you enjoy cocktails all day and pig roasts on Monday nights.

Fifteen miles to the north of Guana is Green Turtle Cay where the big draw is the Dollar Bar which is decorated entirely with dollar bills and other currency from around the world. It’s a great place to hear some music and talk fish tales.

To the south of Guana is the rest of the Abaco Island chain starting with Man-OWar Cay, a two-and-a-half mile-long bit of coral and sand that’s still a tightly knit community as it was in the 1700s. Much of the traffic on the island is made up of golf carts. Entering the harbor is like threading the needle if you have a large, wide powercat, but the entrance is well-marked and there are moorings inside just in front of the restaurant. It’s all pretty easy peasy.

The Man-O-War community was known for its Sojer (as the locals are called) boatbuilding expertise that began in the 1880s, and there are still hulls in mid-build at the shipyard. Be sure to hike to the northern tip of the island to watch the Atlantic Ocean mix with the Abaco Sea and create some dazzling water colors and eddies.

Just four miles south is Hope Town on Elbow Cay, a popular hangout for yachties nearly year-round. Settled in 1785, Hope Town is mostly a twostreet waterfront of colorful houses and some great restaurants. The centerpiece of the skyline is the 130-year-old candy stripe Elbow Reef lighthouse built in 1862. It’s one of only two manned kerosene-fueled lighthouses still in

operation in the world and its light can be seen 23 nautical miles out to sea. A trek up the 200 steps inside is a must for the fantastic views from the top. Rent a golf cart to visit the Firefly restaurant or make your way to the gorgeous Tahiti Beach that serves up a powdery sandbar where you can park a lounge chair and cooler for the day. Once your tan lines are secured, head south via a few marked dog legs in the reef to Little Harbor at the southern tip of the Abacos on a pointy outcropping of Great Abaco Island. Pick up a mooring and drop the dinghy or kayak to explore the nearby caves or watch dolphins, turtles, and rays swim by. Go ashore to Pete’s Pub for lunch or dinner and check out the gallery and foundry which may motivate you to ship some local art back home.

Practicalities

There are at least four charter companies in the Abacos including Sunsail, The Moorings, Dream Yacht Charter, and Navigare, so check which ones have powercats available for your timeframe. The best time to visit is April to June and November. December to March can be chilly. July to October is hurricane season and there aren’t many places to hide in the Abacos if the weather gets serious.

Prevailing winds are 15-20 knots but can reach 40 knots, so watch your forecast.

The Sea of Abaco is shallow with lots of coral flats and uncharted sandbars. Watch the chartpolotter and also the water’s color for a clue to the depths. Anchoring is easy, although many of the highlight places now prefer that you use moorings including Hope Town, Little Harbour, and Man-O-War Cays.

Flights to Marsh Harbour from Fort Lauderdale are nonstop and only about 45 minutes. All the charter companies are based in Marsh Harbour, so it’s the perfect orientation point. Provisioning is easy, and the local conch salad is mouthwatering. Mosquitos are abundant, so bring bug spray.

easy Chartering

With a powercat, you can run a few laps around the Sea of Abaco in a week, but why not slow down and relax into a rejuvenating vacation? Even the many sailboats

here just motor from one anchorage to another due to the shallows and the short distances, so a powercat is perfect. Embrace the pace and hoist a Kalik rather than sails. Then, tan your toes in the Abacos.

# The centerpiece of the Hope Town skyline is the 130-year-old candy stripe Elbow Reef lighthouse built in 1862.

# With a powercat, you can run a few laps around the Sea of Abaco in a week, but why not slow down and relax into a rejuvenating vacation?

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The MTOA River Rally

Several Marine Owner Trawler Association (MTOA) members cruised to York River Yacht Haven for the “River Rally” hosted by Tom and Tammi Bucklin, July 10-14. We docked four visiting cruisers right next to each other. Two other members keep their boats there, and another member traveled by car to attend the event. Another cruiser arrived on Wednesday, stayed an extra night, and departed on Friday. Our hosts did a wonderful job in coordinating the weather with no rain, slight winds, and calm seas during the rally.

After arriving, cruisers had time to spruce up their boats (some had been cruising down the Bay for several days), take a leisurely walk, or enjoy lunch at the York River Oyster Club. A dip in the pool provided much relief before a quick nap in an air-conditioned salon. Docktails on the shaded pool deck provided the right atmosphere to meet everyone and welcome new members on their first MTOA rally.

On Tuesday our hosts provided transportation across the York River to several museums and fun boutique

shops. Yorktown provides a free shuttle to the different museums and to the historic Main Street. Later we gathered by the pool for a cookout and a wonderful evening of catching up with old friends and meeting new ones.

On Wednesday five cruisers made a last-minute decision to visit the Mariners’ Museum in Newport News. The historical artifacts and many other aspects of nautical history on display make it a must-see stop. Meanwhile, most of the ladies visited antique malls and other shopping outlets. In the evening Captain Don Duck from the local TowBoatUS presented a brief overview of his duties and a summary

of what cruisers can do to make their jobs easier and safer. Attendees asked many questions. We hope never to call TowBoatUS in an emergency, but knowing how and what to say is very important. We can also call them in non-emergency situations for current channel/waterway information. That evening we officially welcomed the newest members to the MTOA, Jimmy and Tina DeBaun, who live on their boat, Second Mortgage

Thursday morning our cruisers departed for home or to continue cruising. Learn more about MTOA at mtoa.clubexpress.com

Reported by Tom Bucklin

# MTOA boats slipped at York River Yacht Haven for the club’s River Rally.

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When Weather Impacts the Cruise Itinerary, We Pivot!

The late June weather required many adjustments to the Indian Creek Yacht Club (ICYC) American Heritage Cruise, but eight powerboats and three sailboats made the most of it despite necessary itinerary changes.

Bob Wayland reports that cruise cocaptains Randy and Carolyn Graham aboard Evensong and Lou and Nancy Frank, who were passengers on commodore Brian Clarke’s Nordic Tug Bay Window, did an amazing job of pivoting and making fun new arrangements as unfavorable weather made travel impossible on several days.

The first destination on Sunday, June 18 was Horn Harbor on the Great Wicomico River for an afternoon ice cream social at the home of Al and Marcy Ross. The following day cruisers headed to Spring Cove Marina at Solomons Island on the Patuxent River, where they enjoyed cocktails and an all-American barbeque. Tuesday the group travelled to Annapolis, took a tour of the US Naval Academy, drank docktails, and had dinner on their own.

The boaters spent the following day in Annapolis and enjoyed their Commodore’s Summer Solstice Dinner at Annapolis Yacht Club. Thursday they were scheduled to cross the Bay to Rock Hall, but the planned stopover was weathered out. Instead, the cruisers played Channel 72 Bingo by VHF and convened for a fun-filled time at McGarvey’s Saloon and Oyster Bar in the heart of downtown Annapolis, just steps away from the waterfront. Friday they cruised to Chesapeake Yacht Club for a group dinner under a large tent. Saturday most boats departed for home, as the planned dinner that night at Solomons Island Yacht Club was cancelled. Nevertheless, four boats did head for Solomons. The club’s next cruise will take boaters up the Potomac to Alexandria, VA, September 17-24.

As a regional sailing and powerboating hub, ICYC offers 35 slips that accommodate yachts 90 feet and less and are equipped with water and electric service. Reciprocal guests are welcomed. Some make the Indian Creek Yacht Club their second home during the high season. Learn more at icycc.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 | 4:30 - 10:00 PM

(Doors open at 4:00 PM)

Tickets on sale at www amaritime org

Enjoy Fabulous food & fun

Soak in the sounds of Key West with musicians that shaped a lifestyle. Peter Mayer, Doyle Grisham, and Eric Darken (touring and recording members of Jimmy Buffett's Coral Reefer Band) along with world-class musicians Scott Kirby and John Frinzi. And new this year, the Floating Collective band comprised of three legacies of the Coral Reefer Band - Mick Utley, Brendan Mayer, and Erin McAnally will start the fun. JD Spradlin, host of Radio Margaritaville will, once again, be our emcee of this year’s spectacular night of great music.

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General Admission

Great music, waterfront campus, signature cocktails, dinner, and open bar included!

Boatyard Beach Bash raises funds for the Museum’s environmental programs. Rain or Shine.

18th Annual

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Northern Cruise to Long Island Sound Completed and Upcoming Mid-Bay Cruise Planned

The Chesapeake Bay Grand Banks Owners Association (CBGBOA) had a successful Northern Cruise to Long Island Sound leaving Baltimore June 17 and returning July 14.

Two boats participated: The 4th Quarter, a Grand Banks 46 Classic and JAKL III a Grand Banks 36 Classic. Port of calls in New Jersey included Cape May, Atlantic City, Atlantic Highlands, and Jersey City. In New York, stops included Oyster Bay, Port Jefferson, Greenport, and City Island.

Due to an impending nor’easter, the boats had to split on June 20 as The 4th Quarter with stabilizers was able to make it to Liberty Landing in Jersey City. JAKL III went inside on the New Jersey ICW spending

four days at Beach Haven Yacht Club experiencing 30 to 40 mph winds and rain waiting for the storm to pass. The two boats reunited a week later at the Oyster Bay Yacht Club. They spent July 4 weekend at Greenport, Long Island’s Mitchell Park Marina. The ferry to Shelter Island is adjacent to the marina. Bicycles, which can be rented near the ferry landing, are the best way to explore beautiful Shelter Island. The cruise concluded with The 4th Quarter heading north along the Hudson to cruise the Triangle Loop and JAKL III headed back to their homeport of Baltimore.

Looking ahead, the CBGBOA Fall Mid-Bay Cruise will start October 15 in Solomons Island, with a stop in Cambridge, and ending in Oxford. This will kick off our Annual Fall Rendezvous at the Oxford Yacht Agency, the new home of our recently established CBGBOA Yacht Club. Planned events include guest speakers, a trip to Poplar Island, watercolor painting classes, technical sessions, and fine and casual dining.

Don’t Just Pick Your Slip; Pick Your Dock

By Bruce Stanski

If you have just purchased a new boat, seek to change marinas, or would like a new view from your boat, you may be looking for a new slip. All boaters consider the size of the slip (length and beam), power requirements, depth of water, width of fairway for approaching/departing, etc. All of these factors are important, but many boat owners don’t consider the type of construction material used to build the deck surfaces. Deck surfaces are generally constructed of three types of material: composites, treated wood lumber, or hardwoods.

One of the hardwood choices is IPE (pronounced “EE-pay”) and sourced from seven different species of trees under the genus Tabebula. These trees are mainly grown in Brazil and are also known as Brazilian Walnut. IPE is an excellent choice for docks because it is extremely dense,

doesn’t absorb water, is not slippery, won’t burn your feet, and is resistant to insect damage, splinters, mold, rot, flame spread, and decay. It has a lifespan of more than 25 years and is the wood used to construct the Coney Island Boardwalk. It is difficult to work with due to the density, needs to be predrilled, and can be expensive compared to other deck surface materials. The wood has a reddish-brown color when it is new and ages into a light silver/grey.

IPE decking was used in the building of the three new floating docks at Chesapeake Yacht Club (CYC) on the West River in Shady Side, MD, where I am a member. This was my first experience with this decking material. I love it and thought I would share my impressions. Next time you are looking for a new slip,

CBGBOA is an association for current and former owners of Grand Banks or boats of similar workmanship and quality. Benefits of being a CBGBOA member include discounted membership to BoatUS, membership directory to connect with other Grand Banks owners, active mentorship programs for new members, social events, and cruises throughout the year, plus a warm welcome from fellow, like-minded Grand Banks owners and enthusiasts. If you would like to join or learn more about CBGBOA, visit cbgboa.org

check out the deck surface material first. You won’t regret it.

Learn more about CYC in Shady Side, MD, on the confluence of the West River and South Creek, at chesapeakeyachtclub.org

# The author loves the new IPE decking at Chesapeake Yacht Club on the West River.

# Steve and Debbie on Jakl III.

# Bob and Cathy on The 4th Quarter.

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High Praise for Southern Maryland Boat Club Event

By Jim Berry

The second event of the summer for the Southern Maryland Boat Club, which will feature vintage race boats making waves in beautiful Breton Bay, will be history by the time this edition of PropTalk is released, so check back in the next issue for a recap.

Meanwhile, the club’s annual June event at Piney Point was a great success with 39 registered vintage race boats that ranged from small v-bottoms to fire breathing, high speed tunnels. In addition to local members, drivers traveled as far as 850 miles to join in the fun. The event has become an anticipated family summer activity. The two-day schedule includes 11 hours of true and historic race boats running on course that was used when the boats were in competition.

The growth and resurgence of the club and its events have been recently recognized by the American Power Boat Asso-

ciation’s vintage and historic division chairman Jeff “Nemo” Buckley, who represents all of the nation’s vintage race boat clubs. Buckley traveled from South Carolina for the event at Piney Point.

Buckley said, “Southern Maryland Boat Club never fails! Piney Point was clear evidence of that as the organization and all the volunteers had everything in order! For the first time, I had the pleasure of attending their event and introducing an inboard capable of playing with the outboard family on the Chesapeake. SMBC honored our revered “Wild Bill” Edwards throughout the weekend and quite a few stories circulated of his humorous antics. The chairman’s Spirit of Vintage award was given to Chris Lawrence, an Edwards disciple and protege, for his ceaseless commitment to V&H. The “Nemo” award was aptly bestowed upon Rayner Blair for that “Kill-Switch Syndrome” that

affects so many. The Golden Snorkel was not awarded... nobody sank. Wayne and Lisa Goddard kept the masses fed at their lovely, sprawling waterside estate. Can you spell ‘impressive’ on every level?! SMBC and its squadron of volunteers never cease to amaze both attendees and spectators. Great water, great food, and great fun! Put this one on your calendar as they are raising the bar on the Chesapeake!”

Learn more at:

southernmarylandboatclub.com

never before bought or sold a boat through a broker, I didn’t know what to expect. YaZu Yachting, and specifically Bob Hoefer, has made the process easy and painless. Since I live three hours away from the boat being sold, communication has been especially important to me. Bob has consistently kept me informed and for that I am especially grateful. Either buyer or seller, I strongly recommend YaZu.”

# Chairman Buckley honors Chris Lawrence with the Spirit of Vintage award. Photo by Mary Boelke Lawrence

We have compiled a PropTalk and reader-suggested list of some of the best dock bars in Bay Country. We’ve sorted the bars alphabetically by Upper, Middle, Lower Bay and Potomac, and Way South. Always remember to take along a designated skipper/driver for your adventures, and if we missed your favorite spot, email kaylie@proptalk.com for inclusion. For links to restaurant websites, as well as an interactive dock bar map, click to proptalk.com/dock-bars. Be sure to check business websites directly or call ahead for current operating hours.

UPPER BAY

North of the Bay Bridge

Admirals Club Beachside Bar

Rock Hall Harbor, Haven Harbour South

21140 Green Lane, Rock Hall

410.778.6697

Bowleys on the Bay

Frog Mortar Creek at Long Beach Marina

800 Chester Road, Middle River

410.335.8613

Brewers Landing Bar and Grill

Back River

801 Woodrow Avenue, Essex

443.231.5037

Broken Oar Bar and Grill

Nabbs Creek, Nabbs Creek Marina

864 Nabbs Creek Road, Glen Burnie

443.818.9070

Carson’s Creekside Restaurant and Lounge

Dark Head Creek

1110 Beech Drive, Middle River

410.238.0080

Chesapeake Inn Restaurant and Marina

Back Creek

605 Second Street, Chesapeake City

410.885.2040

Dock of the Bay

Miller’s Island

9025 Cuckold Point Road, Sparrows Point

410.477.8100

Donnelly’s Dockside

Deep Creek

1050 Deep Creek Avenue, Arnold

410.757.4045

Harbor Shack

Rock Hall Harbor

20895 Bayside Avenue, Rock Hall

410.639.9996

Hard Yacht Café

Bear Creek, Anchor Bay East Marina

8500 Cove Road, Dundalk

443.407.0038

Island View Waterfront Café

Browns Creek

2542 Island View Road, Essex

410.687.9799

Jellyfish Joel’s Fairlee Creek, Safe Harbor Great Oak Landing

22170 Great Oak Landing Road, Chestertown

410.778.5007

Lee’s Landing Dock Bar Susquehanna River

600 Rowland Drive, Port Deposit 443.747.4006

Little Havana Patapsco River

1325 Key Highway, Baltimore 410.837.9903

McFaul’s Oyster and Reel Sue Creek 900 Baltimore Yacht Club Road, Essex 443.730.6440

Mike’s Crab House North Rock Creek, 1402 Colony Road, Pasadena 410.255.7946

Nauti-Goose Restaurant North East River 200 W Cherry Street, North East 410.287.7880

Nick’s Fish House Middle Branch Patapsco River 2600 Insulator Drive, Baltimore 410.347.4123

Passages Bar & Grill

Swan Creek, Haven Harbour Marina Resorts 20832 Rock Hall Avenue, Rock Hall 410.778.6697

Rams Head Dockside

Furnace Creek

1702 Furnace Drive, Glen Burnie 410.590.2280

Raw & Refined

Patapsco River

2723 Lighthouse Point E, Baltimore 443.282.3640

Row Boat Willie’s Dock Bar

Miller’s Island, Bill’s Yacht Basin

9031 Cuckold Point Rd, Sparrows Point 410.477.5137

Rummur Lounge

C&D Canal 104 Bohemia Avenue, Chesapeake City 410.885.5995

Schaefer’s Canal House Back Creek 208 Bank Street, Chesapeake City 410.885.7200

Shanty Beach Bar

Eastern Shore Chesapeake Bay, Tolchester Marina

21085 Tolchester Beach Road, Chestertown 410.778.1400

Signals Grill and Deck

Sassafras River, Skipjack Cove Yachting Resort and Marina

150 Skipjack Road, Georgetown 410.275.1352

Stoney Creek Inn

Stoney Creek, off Patapsco River

8238 Fort Smallwood Road, Curtis Bay 410.439.3123

Sunset Cove

Frog Mortar Creek, Maryland Marina 3408 Red Rose Farm Road, Bowleys Quarters 410.630.2031

The Beach Bar

Furnace Creek 1740 Marley Avenue, Glen Burnie 410.553.0600

The Crazy Tuna Bar and Grille Hopkins Creek 203 Nanticoke Road, Essex 443.559.9158

The Point Crab House and Grill

Mill Creek, Ferry Point Marina

700 Mill Creek Road, Arnold

410.544.5448

The River Shack

North East River

121 Frederick Street, Charlestown

410.287.6666

The Rumor Reel

Bodkin Creek

1701 Poplar Ridge Road, Pasadena 443.702.2188

The Sea Horse Inn

Oakleigh Cove

710 Wise Avenue, Dundalk

410.388.1150

The Seasoned Mariner

Bear Creek

601 Wise Avenue, Dundalk

443.242.7190

The Wellwood

North East River

523 Water Street, Charlestown 410-287-6666

Tidewater Grille

Susquehanna River

300 Franklin Street, Havre de Grace 410.939.3313

Tiki Lee’s Dock Bar

Back River

4309 Shore Road, Sparrows Point 443.594.8454

Waterman’s Crab House Restaurant and Dock Bar

Rock Hall Harbor

21055 W Sharp Street, Rock Hall 410.639.2261

MIDDLE BAY

South of the Bay Bridge to Point Lookout across to Big Annemessex River

Abner’s Crab House and Marina

Fishing Creek

3748 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach

410.257.3689

Angler’s Seafood Bar & Grill

Back Creek

275 Lore Road, Solomons

410.326.2772

Arby’s Dockside Bar and Grill

Manokin River

8954 Deal Island Road

Deal Island Historic District

410.784.2749

Big Owl Tiki Bar

Kent Island Narrows

3015 Kent Narrow Way S, Grasonville

410.827.6523

Blue Point Provision Company

Choptank River, Hyatt Regency

Chesapeake Bay

100 Heron Blvd, Cambridge

410.901.6410

Boardwalk Café

Rod ‘N’ Reel Resort

4160 Mears Avenue, Chesapeake

Beach

410.257.5596

Boatyard Bar and Grill

Eastport, Off Spa Creek

400 4th Street, Annapolis

410.216.6206

Bull Lips Dock Bar

Wicomico River

2670 Clara Road

410.546.5443

Cantler’s Riverside Inn

Mill Creek

458 Forest Beach Road, Annapolis

410.757.1311

Capsize OXMD

Town Creek

314 Tilghman Street, Oxford

410.226.5900

Characters Bridge Restaurant

Knapps Narrows

6136 Tilghman Island Road, Tilghman

410.886.1060

Charles Street Brasserie

Back Creek

120 Charles Street, Solomons

443.404.5332

Davis’ Pub

Back Creek

400 Chester Ave, Annapolis

410.268.7432

Doc’s Sunset Grille

Tred Avon River

104 W. Pier Street, Oxford

410.226.5550

Dock House Restaurant

Kent Narrows 110 Piney Narrows Road, Chester 443.446.4477

Dock Tales Bar

Wicomico River, Wicomico Yacht Club 3346 Yacht Club Road 410.219.5248

Dockside Restaurant and Sports Bar

Rockhold Creek

421 Deale Road, Tracys Landing 410.867.1138

Drift Inn Crab House

Patuxent River 41310 Riverview Road, Mechanicsville 301.884.3470

Fisherman’s Crab Deck

Kent Narrows, Fisherman’s Marina 3032 Kent Narrows Way S, Grasonville 410.827.6666

Fitzies Marina Restaurant and Pub Breton Bay

21540 Joe Hazel Rd, Leonardtown 301.475.1913

Foxy’s Harbor Grille Miles River

125 Mulberry Street, St. Michaels 410.745.4340

Goose Creek Pit & Pub Manokin River 25763 Rumbley Rd, Westover 410.651.1110

Happy Harbor Restaurant

Rockhold Creek

533 Deale Road, Deale 410.867.0949

Harper’s Waterfront

South River, Turkey Point Marina

1107 Turkey Point Road, Edgewater 410.798.8338

Harris Crab House

Kent Island Narrows

433 Kent Narrow Way N, Grasonville 410.827.9500

Harrison’s Harbour Lights Restaurant St. Michaels Harbor, Miles River

101 N Harbor Road, St. Michaels 410.745.9001

Hidden Harbour Café

Back Creek

14755 Dowell Road, Lusby 410.326.1100

MIDDLE BAY (continued)

Ketch 22

Herrington Harbour South

7153 Lake Shore Drive, North Beach

443.646.5205

La Vela Italian Restaurant

Back Creek, Safe Harbor Zahnisers

251 C Street, Solomons

410.326.4817

Libbey’s Coastal Kitchen

Bay Bridge Marina

357 Pier 1 Road, Stevensville

410.604.0999

Lowes Wharf Marina Inn

Ferry Cove, Lowes Wharf Marina

21651 Lowes Wharf Road, Sherwood

410.745.6684

Marker 5 Restaurant

Knapps Narrows

6178 Tilghman Island Road, Tilghman

410.886.1122

Mike’s Restaurant and Crab House

South River

3030 Riva Road, Riva

410.956.2784

Palm Beach Willies

Floating Dock Bar and Grill

Slaughter Creek

638 Taylors Island Road, Taylors Island 410.221.5111

Pirate’s Cove Restaurant & Dock Bar

West River, Pirates Cove Marina

4817 Riverside Drive, Galesville

410.867.2300

Portside Seafood Restaurant

Cambridge Creek

201 Trenton St., Cambridge 410.228.9007

Pusser’s Caribbean Grille

Ego Alley

80 Compromise Street, Annapolis

410.626.0004

Red Eye’s Dock Bar

Kent Narrows, Safe Harbor Narrows Point

428 Kent Narrow Way N, Grasonville

410.827.3937

Robert Morris Inn

Tred Avon River

314 N. Morris Street, Oxford 410.226.5111

Sandgates Inn Restaurant and Crab House

Patuxent River

27525 North Sandgates Road, Mechanicsville

301.373.5100

Seabreeze Restaurant and Tiki Bar

Patuxent River

27130 South Sandgates Road, Mechanicsville 301.373.5217

Skipper’s Pier Restaurant and Dock Bar

Rockhold Creek

6158 Drum Point Road, Deale 410.867.7110

Snappers Waterfront Café

Cambridge Creek

112 Commerce Street, Cambridge

410.228.0112

Stan and Joe’s Riverside

West River

4851 Riverside Drive, Galesville 410.867.7200

Stoney’s Kingfishers Seafood

Bar and Grill

Back Creek

14442 Solomons Island Road S, Solomons

410.394.0236

Stoney’s Seafood House at Clarke’s Landing

Cuckold Creek

24580 Clarke’s Landing Lane, Hollywood

301.373.3986

Suicide Bridge Restaurant

Cabin Creek

6304 Suicide Bridge Road, Hurlock

410.943.4689

The Boathouse at Anchored Inn

Rockhold Creek, Hidden Harbour Marina

604 Cabana Blvd., Deale

410.867.9668

The Choptank Ego Alley

110 Compromise Street, Annapolis

443.808.1992

The Crab Claw Restaurant

Miles River

304 Mill Street, St. Michaels 410.745.2900

The Island Hideaway

Back Creek

14556 Solomons Island Road S, Solomons

410.449.6382

The Jetty Restaurant and Dock Bar

Wells Cove

201 Wells Cove Road, Grasonville

410.827.4959

The Kentmorr Beach Bar & Grill

Kent Island

910 Kentmorr Road, Stevensville

410.643.2263

The Lighthouse Restaurant and Dock Bar

Back Creek

14636 Solomons Island Road S, Solomons

410.231.2256

The Pier

Patuxent River

14575 Solomons Island Road S, Solomons, 410.449.8406

The Pier Oyster Bar & Grill South River

48 South River Road S, Edgewater 443.837.6057

Tickler’s Crab Shack and Restaurant

Tilghman Island, Wylder Hotel

21551 Chesapeake House Drive, Tilghman 410.886.2121

Tiki Bar-Solomons

Back Creek 85 Charles Street, Solomons 410.326.4075

Vera’s White Sands Beach Club St. Leonard Creek 1200 White Sands Drive, Lusby 410.586.1182

LOWER BAY AND POTOMAC

South of Point Lookout across to Big Annemessex River down to Deltaville across to Belle Haven, and up the Potomac River to Washington, DC

Capt. E’s Hurricane Grill and Tiki Bar Starling Creek

9104 Starling Creek Road, Saxis, VA 757.854.0807

Coles Point Tavern

Potomac River

850 Salisbury Park Road, Hague, VA 804.472.3856

Courtney’s Seafood Restaurant Smith Creek

48290 Wynne Road, Ridge 301.872.4403

Dockside Restaurant and Tiki Bar Monroe Creek

1787 Castlewood Drive, Colonial Beach, VA 804.224.8726

Fish Hawk Oyster Bar

Carter’s Creek, The Tides Inn 480 King Carter Drive, Irvington, VA 804.438.4489

PropTalk readers have spoken! Below are the winners of our 2023 Chesapeake Bay Dock Bar poll by popular vote.

UPPER BAY

Shanty Beach Bar

Tolchester Marina

MIDDLE BAY

Skipper’s Pier Restaurant and Dock Bar Rockhold Creek

LOWER BAY AND POTOMAC

Dockside Restaurant and Tiki Bar Monroe Creek

WAY SOUTH

The Oyster Farm at Kings Creek Kings Creek

Fisherman’s Grille

Somers Cove

923 Spruce Street, Crisfield 410.968.1131

Leadbellys Restaurant

Crockrell Creek, Fairport Marina

253 Polly Cove Road, Reedville, VA 804.453.5002

Madigan’s Waterfront

Occoquan River

201 Mill Street, Occoquan, VA 703.494.6373

Mallards at the Wharf

South Branch Onancock Creek

2 Market Street, Onancock, VA 757.787.8558

Merroir

Rappahannock River

784 Locklies Creek Road, Topping, VA 804.758.2871

Morris Point Restaurant

Canoe Neck Creek

38869 Morris Point Road, Abell

301.769.2500

Pier 450

Smith Creek off Potomac River

48342 Wynne Road, Ridge

301.679.3900

Portside Grill

Urbanna Creek, Urbanna Port Marina

25 Cross Street, Urbanna, VA 804.695.6240

Red Shell Shanty Bar

Somers Cove

715 Broadway, Crisfield

443.614.2397

Reedville Market

Cockrell Creek

729 Main Street, Reedville, VA

804.453.4666

Reluctant Navigator Restaurant

Potomac River, Tall Timbers Marina

18521 Herring Creek Road, Tall Timbers

301.994.1508

Riverwalk Restaurant

York River

323 Water Street A-1, Yorktown, VA 757.875.1522

Ruddy Duck Seafood and Alehouse

St. Mary’s River

16800 Piney Point Road, Piney Point

301.994.9944

Something Different

Urbanna Creek

213 Virginia St., Urbanna, VA

804.758.8000

The Crazy Crab Cockrell Creek

902 Main Street, Reedville, VA 804.453.6789

The Shack

Corrotoman River, Yankee Point Marina

1303 Oak Hill Road, Lancaster 804.462.7635

The Tides Inn

Carters Creek, The Tides Inn Marina

480 King Carter Drive, Irvington, VA 844.244.9486

Tiki Bar & Grill at Windmill Point

Rappahannock River, Windmill Point Marina

40 Windjammer Lane, White Stone, VA 804.436.8454

Tim’s at Coles Point

Potomac River

307 Plantation Drive, Hague, VA 804.472.4807

Tim’s II at Fairview Restaurant and Crabhouse

Potomac River

5411 Pavilion Drive, King George, VA 540.775.7500

Urbanna Seafood Restaurant & Raw Bar

Robinson Creek

453 Johnsons Dr, Urbanna, VA 804.758.8588

WAY SOUTH

South of Deltaville across to Belle Haven down to the CBBT and Virginia Beach

Catch 31 Fish House & Bar

3001 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach, VA 757.213.3472

Chicks Oyster Bar

Lynnhaven Inlet

2143 Vista Circle, Virginia Beach, VA 757.481.5757

Dockside Seafood and Fishing Center

Lynnhaven Inlet

3311 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 757.481.4545

Ocean Eddie’s Seafood Restaurant

1415 Atlantic Ave., Virginia Beach, VA 757.425.7742

Ocean House Waterfront Seafood

1905 Atlantic Ave., Virginia Beach, VA 757.425.8600

Restaurant at Smithfield Station

Pagan River, Smithfield Station Marina 415 S Church Street, Smithfield, VA 757.357.7700

Rudee’s Restaurant and Cabana Bar Lake Rudee

227 Mediterranean Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA 757.425.1777

Stony’s Dockside Bar and Grill

Little Creek 8166 Shore Drive, Norfolk, VA 757.937.6889

Surf Rider Blue Water Sunset Creek 1 Marina Road, Hampton, VA 757.723.9366

Surf Rider Marina Shores Long Creek 2100 Marina Shores Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 757.481.5646

Surf Rider Poquoson White House Cove

105 Rens Road, Poquoson, VA 757.868.0080

The Oyster Farm at Kings Creek Kings Creek, Oyster Farm Marina 500 Marina Village Circle, Cape Charles, VA 757.331.8660

The Shack 712 Atlantic Ave., Virginia Beach, VA 757.319.5146

The Shanty Cape Charles Harbor 33 Marina Rd., Cape Charles, VA 757.695.3853

The Surry Seafood Co. Grays Creek 633 Marina Dr, Surry, VA 757.294.3700

Water Street Grille

York River 323 Water St., Yorktown, VA 757.369.5644

Waterman’s Surfside Grille 415 Atlantic Ave., Virginia Beach, VA 757.428.3644

York River Oyster Company

Sarah Creek 8109 Yacht Haven Rd., Gloucester, VA 804.993.7174

Yorktown Pub

York River 540 Water St., Yorktown, VA 757.886.9964

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Record Attendance at Camp David

Contributed by Tulio Vulgaris

Freeman Creek on Maryland’s Eastern Shore saw a record 21 boats and 19 drivers assembled on June 17 to contest the Cocktail Class Wooden Boat Racing Association’s (CCWBRA) Camp David Cup. Teams came from Florida, Tennessee, Connecticut, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Maryland to compete for the elusive prize. The Cup goes to the lowest-scoring driver at the meet and encourages entering in multiple classes. There were 37 entries in four classes.

There were a number of new faces and new boats. The legendary hot pink skua, #109 Pink Lady, reappeared, now piloted by recently introduced racer, Richard Wittich.

Art Gilbert in his bright orange Screw Driver, #270, drove from the Northern Neck of Virginia to make his debut at Camp David. If Saturday’s meet was any indication, this is a boat/ driver combo to watch in the future as Gilbert took second place in the very competitive Tohatsu 6-hp class.

The day broke with a thin overcast that gave way to hazy sunshine, which many attributed to Canadian wildfire smoke arriving on the west/northwest breeze that barely riffled Freeman Creek.

At the skipper’s meeting, race director Benji Cantera announced that due to the forecast’s increasing winds, the 8-hp class, normally the last of the day, would be run first. Four boats made it to the finals with Cameron Walker in Tennessee Moonshine, #888, taking first place in the first two sprints. He took second in the third sprint, battling with Farr Yacht Design’s Russ Bowler in Flyin’ Kiwi, #40, who took the last sprint and second place in the first sprint. Daryl Kepler in Silver Bullet, #777, finished 4-2-3 for third place in the class. It was close racing and a great way to start the day.

The ever-growing Tohatsu 6-hp class took up the rest of the morning. Twelve boats in three preliminary heats of three sprints each were distilled down to the final with five boats. The racing was very cut and thrust with several photo finishes. Adopting a single engine has clearly had the desired effect of emphasizing driver skill and hull system preparation. The differences between drivers’ skill levels becomes smaller and the competition tighter.

The first sprint of the Tohatsu final heat went to Pennsylvania’s

Andy Thomas in Swamp Rocket, #28, with Art Gilbert’s Screw Driver, #270, hot on his heels. Kim Granbury’s French 75, #3, was DNF and out for the rest of the race. Annaliesse Cantera in Rolling Thyme, #114, beat her brother Benji in Ball Breaker, #115, to the line for third place. Not to be outdone, Benji took first in the second sprint followed by Thomas and Gilbert. Gilbert returned the favor and took first in the last sprint to clinch his second in the class, with Thomas in hot pursuit to grab the second spot and first place in the class. Annaliesse pushed Rolling Thyme into third ahead of her brother, but it was not enough to prevent him from third place in the class.

After the first two classes, the assembled multitude walked up the hill for the traditional BBQ with all the sides and exotic soft drinks (sarsaparilla, birch beer, etc.). By the end of lunch, there was no time to be wasted as the breeze kicked up and became more northerly.

# Skuas at the Beach of Singing Trees.

# Last year’s winner Frank Cantera presents the Cup to Cameron Walker and Russ Bowler.

Two preliminary heats in the Post ’79 Mixed class yielded a five-boat final. Andy Allerton in Smoking Loon, #53, took first place by winning the first sprint, placing third in the second sprint, and second in the third. Just one point separated him from Ray Crowley of Dunedin, FL, in Neat, #417, who was on his heels for

second in the first sprint and won the third. He placed fourth in the second sprint. Benji Cantera in Ice Man, #113, copped the third position finishing 3-2-3.

Flyin’ Kiwi, #40, with Russ Bowler at the helm, swept the Late Classic final with Tennessee Fleet Captain Cameron Walker pressing hard and

finishing second in all three sprints. Frank Cantera finished third. The Early Classic race had but two entries and neither made it to the start line, so the class was cancelled.

When all was said and done, all present retired to the top of the hill for awards. For the first time ever, there was a statistical tie for the Camp David Cup between Cameron Walker and Russ Bowler. Last year’s winner Frank Cantera handed over the gold and both their names will be inscribed on the trophy.

This year’s Camp David turned out to be a stupendous start to the 2023 Mid-Atlantic CCWBRA racing season, even for those who did not make it to the podium. Jack Pettigrew’s paddling prowess saved the day, as Havin’ Fun, #82 was able to avoid a DNF in the Late Classic Mixed race.

Smith Island Crab Skiff Association at the Kent Island Yacht Club

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After a week of rainy weather, the skies finally cleared on Saturday, June 24, providing a nice warm and humid day for skiff racing at the Kent Island Yacht Club. Four skiffs made the trek to Kent Island: Slippery Eel with John Pepe, Swamp Rat with Tuffy Garrett, Twisted Oyster with Ralph Justice, and Muddy Oyster with Joe Strohmer.

As in all the skiff races, the faster boats start in the rear of the field, but this did not deter Ralph Justice as he came from behind and won three of the four races. John Pepe broke through in race two to claim his maiden win. The Smith Island Crab Skiff Association would like to thank our fans for their support and the Kent Island Yacht Club for their hospitality.

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

# Jack Pettigrew in #82, Havin’ Fun, was able to avoid a DNF by paddling.

# Race director Benji Cantera outlines the course.

# Close racing between Ralph Justice in Twisted Oyster, Tuffy Garrett in Swamp Rat, and John Pepe in Slippery Eel.

# John Pepe in Slippery Eel heading to the line for his first win in a Smith Island Crab Skiff.

Thunder on the Choptank

The annual Thunder on the Choptank races, presented by Kent Narrows Racing Association, were held July 22-23 at Gerry Boyle Park at Great Marsh in Cambridge, MD. At print time, results were not yet available. Stay tuned for updates at proptalk.com

Photos by Dennis Falkowski

Rare 1957 Plywood Racer

We have a good number of classic boats in the Chesapeake Bay area.

This racer is a Switzer Craft Shooting Star. Amazingly, this 16-foot boat with all its curves and tall fins is built from molded plywood. The design was so sleek—complete with high fins and twin bubble windshields—and so ahead of its time that it inspired the “Batboat” in the Batman TV series.

It took a woodworking artist to not only build this boat but also restore it. The Switzer family had her completely restored between 2000 to 2003 by the local builder that actually hand-crafted this boat nearly 50 years earlier!

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Finishing touches during this restoration process included its wood, paint, chrome, and hardware.

This black and white racer with red and white vinyl upholstery is powered by a fully rebuilt 40-hp Mercury Mark 55E. Since the restoration, the boat has only been in the water once for test purposes. It has been displayed on land ever since.

Switzer Craft was started in the basement of the Switzer’s Chicago home in 1946. Dave Switzer created a sailboat, but unfortunately it didn’t work well because it couldn’t sail upwind.

When Dave was drafted into World War II, he left the sailboat behind with his younger brother, Bob, who didn’t

want a sailboat at all. Bob was all about speed. He wanted a motorboat. Bob had a problem though because he didn’t even own a boat motor.

Determined to save up and buy himself a motor, Bob took on a second job at a butcher shop, where he made $7 a week. After six months he took the $60 he saved, visited Chicago boat dealers one Saturday and found a 1934 Evinrude 5.4 motor for $50. Bob bought the motor and wrote a letter to his brother asking if he could turn Dave’s sailboat into a motorboat.

With Dave’s permission and the help of their father, Russell Switzer, Bob built his first motorboat. Unfortunately, his boat wasn’t as smooth on the water as he hoped it would be.

While in Hawaii waiting to return home from the war, Dave sent Bob and Russell a 13-inch scale model mahogany carving of a speedboat.

Russell decided to surprise Dave by actually building his version of the motorboat. Russell was more of a mechanic than a wood worker, so it was shoddy craftsmanship. When Dave saw the boat his father and brother had created, Dave said he would have built it differently. Russell then told him, “If you’re so smart, then why don’t you build a boat!” And that’s how Switzer Craft began!

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Bob and Dave Switzer created many cornerstones of today’s high performance boat designs. Dave, the quiet genius, and Bob, the enthusiastic racer/promoter, did more with less than you can imagine, standing the boating world on its collective ear repeatedly.

After the war the Switzers got serious and built custom wood racing runabouts for the burgeoning stock outboard classes in the 50s. Their early success gave them the impetus to build larger pleasure designs all bearing Dave Switzer’s often quirky vision. The models ranged from sleek runabouts with 50s-style tail fins, to larger cabin cruisers and fishing boats.

In those days travel and delivery costs kept the majority of boat sales in the Midwest and isolated dealercentric pockets elsewhere across the country. That’s why it was so rare to find this boat on the East Coast.

Today Bob Boardman is the owner of this classic Switzer and a member of the ACBS Chesapeake Bay Chapter. He loves the chapter and attends many of its events. Among his several classic boats Bob also owns a Chris-Craft Cobra, which is an outstanding craft. I have seen this Cobra

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Chris-Craft in the water underway at the Chesapeake City, MD, ACBS event. Enjoy the abundance of these special boats during this classic boating season and all the events up and down the East Coast. Go for a special cruise or attend a classic boat show.

The catamaran hull form has been around for a long, long time. Think of two logs with a platform on them and you have a catamaran. In more modern times recreational sailors were experimenting with sailing catamarans in the 19th century. In the post-World War II boating boom the use of racing and cruising sailing catamarans increased exponentially. The latest chapter in this story seems to be powercatamarans. While powercats have been used in commercial, small boat, and high performance applications for years, we seem to be entering the era of the powercatamaran motor yacht. The catamaran platform offers many advantages compared to a traditional monohull of similar size including more usable space, high stability, a smoother ride, and lighter weight resulting in lower horsepower requirements and lower fuel consumption.

I asked Ken Comerford of North Point Yacht Sales in Annapolis, MD, dealer for

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Caymas Boats, including the 34 CT, an outboard powered catamaran, if he saw an increase in interest in these designs. “I think rather than a spike in interest in any one kind of design, there has been a broad groundswell, so to speak, of interest in what a catamaran can do,” he answered. “And powercats have sort of evolved from small center console applications. When I hear the term ‘powercat’ I think of a larger cruising boat, rather than a runabout or a fishing boat. Even in that world we are seeing such a diverse understanding of what catamaran technology is. But we are definitely seeing a swell in the conceptual thinking about the idea of a cat and what a cat design can do. People look at sail-powered cruising cats and think ‘I could do that with power.’ It’s very difficult right now to see a large trend. That’s why I called it a groundswell, but interest in catamaran-based designs is definitely increasing.”

Jay Nolan of Makai Performance Power Catamarans, represented in Annapolis, MD, by S&J Yachts, shared some interesting facts about the popularity of multihull yachts. “The whole multihull market is growing 14 percent per year, so that’s the fastest growing part of the boating market. Within that category, powercats are the fastest growing segment. So multihulls are the most active segment of the boating market, and powercats are the most active category within that segment. And there is plenty of market research online to back that up.”

Jay further explained the source of their potential buyers. “In the US market I would say about half come from some other catamaran experience, often in sail, and are interested in a premium multihull yacht like ours. The other half come from monohull owners both power and sail. Our sales strategy aims at buy-

# A Prestige M48 multihull yacht underway. Courtesy of Prestige Yachts

ers who are accustomed to either an open or an enclosed cruiser and are looking at the upper end market. That focus on the upper end rules out most powercats because they were adapted from existing sail cruisers or fishing boats. So the standard available fit and finish in most powercats isn’t super high. We are producing a yacht that is well above what’s currently available in today’s market. There are a lot of technical advantages that are built into our boats. The hull is vacuum infused, and all the small parts and the furniture are as well. That enables us to save quite a big weight margin over hand laid up parts. That, in turn, enables us to offer extras not available elsewhere. For example, our Makai 37 features a tempered glass windscreen, as well as tempered glass side windows unlike the acrylic plastic found on most boats. We make the supports and stringers for the beds and seats all each one solid piece which makes the hull light, strong, and stiff so that it doesn’t creak and groan in a seaway. All of this is what an upscale buyer is looking for, and we provide it.”

Josh White of Chesapeake Yacht Center (CYC) in Baltimore, MD, shares his experience with the latest catamaran offerings from Prestige Yachts. “I would love to discuss the Prestige Multihull Yachts M48 and the all new M8. I have spent time on them both and most recently on the M8 in Trieste, Italy. One thing to note is that we are referring to them as multihull yachts versus powercats. Most every one of the competing yachts are simply sailing cat hulls that the builder simply uses another mold to build the deck component and the same hull

mold. Prestige designed these multihull yachts specifically as powerboats, so the hull design started from the ground up to support the specified power, upper deck weight, and balance, etc. These two boats are truly revolutionary. When we ran the M8, we were cruising a 65-foot yacht that has the space of an 85-foot yacht at 20 knots and only burning 60 gallons per hour. The M8 allows a couple to truly be owner/operators of the square feet of living space of an 85-foot monohull.”

Ian Dimka, also from Chesapeake Yacht Center, explains that the M line of multihull yachts is a new venture for Prestige. CYC is expecting delivery of their first M48 in the spring of 2024. “I think we are going to get a lot of interest in the M line locally in the Chesapeake Bay area. I don’t think the interest is just because it’s a catamaran. There are a lot of those around. I think it will be because of the things Prestige has done specifically, from the original engineering and design of the yacht to the fit

and finish. The feedback from visitors to the M48 at the Miami Boat Show was extremely positive. Prestige designed the boat from the ground up to be a powered catamaran yacht. This is not a redesign or adapted older design. Prestige built the M line from the very beginning to be a powerboat. The M line boats are designed to be owner operated vessels, not charter boats where the standards are not as high. Up here on the Chesapeake you want a beautiful yacht that is easy to operate and provides the owner with as much comfort as possible. Prestige builds the M line specifically for ownership, not charter fleet use. We have a lot of customers with monohull experience who are looking into getting a larger yacht, but not a bigger yacht. I have several customers who are interested in the M48 who have had Prestige 460s and 520s and their reasoning behind that desire is that they want to get into a larger yacht with more space, but they don’t want to get into a 65-foot boat. They want something that can offer more living space than their current boat.”

Big cats or multihull yachts have a lot to offer, especially at the top end of the market. The whole field is rapidly developing and new models and innovations are announced almost daily. If you have never had any experience with a cruising catamaran you might want to consider a “test drive” by chartering one from one of the many charter companies who have them in their fleets. For example, The Moorings Charter Company website lists six sizes of powercats, ranging from 40 feet to 53 feet available for charter at 14 locations worldwide. Or, closer to home, you might check out what C&C Charters in Grasonville, MD, has to offer for cruising on the Chesapeake. P

# The Caymas CT34, an outboard powered (up to 900-hp) center console catamaran, makes for a great day boat or fishing platform. Photo courtesy of Caymas Boats

# A computer rendering of the Makai 45 in flybridge configuration. Courtesy of Makai Performance Power Catamarans

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It’s hard to believe, since at the time of this writing we are in the grip of a record-setting heatwave, but summer is drawing to a close. Soon it will be Boat Show time. Reports from our shops reflect a good summer and a positive outlook for the upcoming fall season. Lots of good boating weather remains so the season should end on a positive note.

Last month (August 2023 edition) we reported in detail on boatbuilder Richard Hawse in Pasadena, MD, and his backyard project My Way, a 46-foot flybridge sportfish. Richard sends us this update of progress to date. “The cover boards are installed. The aft deck is installed. I’m now working on building the consoles for the mezzanine and the boxes for the bridge. The engines should go in right before Christmas. I have to get the engine room faired and get the afterdeck sealed down and all glassed up and waterproof. Then I will move the boat outside, turn it 90 degrees, and point it toward the front yard, because when I put the engines in, I don’t want it on the cradle anymore. It will weigh too much. I’ve got to get the boat blocked up like it would be in a yard so that we can come in with a hydraulic trailer and grab it. Once the boat is all waterproofed, it’s a

no brainer; it’s time to install the engines,” he concluded. We’ll keep in touch with Richard and give our readers regular updates on progress.

Another work in progress update comes to us from Steve McGee of Chesapeake Ship Building in Salisbury, MD. Last month we reported on the launching of American Eagle, the first of the 12 Project Blue small catamaran cruise ships to be built for American Cruise Lines. Steve reports that her fitting out is now nearly complete, and she will be delivered on July 31. American Eagle will be on her first cruise with passengers by mid-August. The next two boats are under construction and should join their sister ship in early winter.

Mike Bickford at Campbell’s Boat Yard in Oxford, MD, shares the following. “The crew at Campbell’s in

Oxford recently completed work on a Dyer 29. The hull and decks were faired, filled, primed, and painted with Awlgrip. The hull is Majestic Blue, and the decks are Oyster White with Moondust on the non-skid pattern. The brightwork was stripped and given a faux teak finish, with clear Awlgrip to protect the artist’s work. The engine was removed, serviced, painted, and reinstalled after the engine space was thoroughly cleaned and updated with new sound insulation. The boat has successfully travelled to North Carolina to be introduced to the owner’s family.”

Nancy Noyes of Chesapeake Light Craft in Annapolis, MD, sends us this interesting story from the CLC newsletter. In 1993, archeologists excavated a boat near the village of Gislinge (GISS-ling-ah), in Denmark.

# Two Nibral (an alloy of nickel, bronze, and aluminum) 28-inch diameter by 42-inch pitch five bladed propellers bored for twoand-a-half-inch shafts ready for installation on My Way at Richard Hawse’s backyard in Pasadena, MD. Photo by Rick Franke

# Argonaut, a 1951 Chris-Craft Commander in her slip at Pocohontas Marina after winning the platinum medal at the Antique and Classic Boat Festival. Photo by Rick Franke

Dendrochronology established that the boat was built around the year 1130. Apparently, the boat saw hard use fishing and hauling cargo before being abandoned in a marsh 50 years later. The Viking Ship Museum in Roskilde, Denmark, reconstructed the Gislinge Boat. In 2015, the museum released the working drawings to the public.

At an overall length of 25 feet, four inches, John Harris and the team at CLC thought that a replica Gislinge Boat was small enough to be an accessible amateur boatbuilding project. But not if they stuck with the 12th-century original’s split-oak planks and iron rivets! In 2019, CLC began developing a computer-cut, woodepoxy replica of the Gislinge Boat. The pre-cut marine plywood kit, assembled using ordinary ‘stitch and glue’ techniques, makes the construction of this ancient design accessible to serious amateur builders and organizations. The structural epoxy coating will ensure durability, keeping upkeep to a minimum. (Fiberglass cloth is used only sparingly in CLC’s replica in high-wear

spots.) The discreet addition of built-in positive buoyancy will make it much easier to recover from a swamping. CLC designer Jay Hockenberry was responsible for the CAD/CAM engineering and has project-managed this ambitious undertaking.

Preserving the essential elemental beauty of the Gislinge Boat’s lines, without making the thing impossible to build, took months of study, iteration, and mock-ups. “Screwing up the lines of this boat was just unthinkable,” says Harris. “Other than taking some ‘stealers’ out of the planking line-off—a planking feature neither necessary nor desirable in stitch-and-glue—you can overlay our lines and the lines of the museum original. The body sections, especially, are very close. It is stitched-and-glue marine plywood, but this boat will have both the look and the feel of the 12thcentury original.” Covid spoiled plans to assemble Hull #1 in a boatbuilding class during the summer of 2020. Instead, CLC staff in Annapolis began assembly of the full-sized stitch-

and-glue Gislinge Boat in November 2020, masks clamped over faces. As of this writing, CLC’s kit-built Gislinge Boat prototype has been launched and is undergoing sea trials.

Fred Probst at Phipps Boat Works in Deale, MD, explains why he built the eight-foot pram he recently featured on Facebook. “I guess you could say it was a labor of love. I built it in my spare time because I love building things, especially beautiful things. A small rowing and sailing tender is always a useful thing to have around. And I guess I hope that my son, who is now just two years old, will use it as he grows and will come to love fishing, crabbing, and boating like I do.”

Also while at Phipps I talked to Buster who said they were as busy as ever this summer. “We have this 1976 Chris-Craft Sea Skiff in for a complete paint job and a replacement of all her wood trim with new teak. After that the jobs just keep coming in. It should be a busy winter.” As Buster says, “People still want their boats worked on and looking good.”

# The 454 customized GM engine in a 1968 Century Arabian at Marine Services, LLC at Pocohontas Marina in Edgewater, MD. Photo by Rick Franke

# Seneca, a 32-foot 1964 Brownell Bass Boat in the shop at Mast and Mallet in Mayo, MD. Photo by Rick Franke

# Liberty, a 1966 Chris-Craft Roamer having new barrier coat and bottom paint installed at Osprey Marine Composites in Tracys Landing, MD. Photo by Rick Franke

# A Dyer 29, looking better than new at Campbell’s Oxford Boat Yard in Oxford, MD. Courtesy of CBY

In Joe Reid’s Mast and Mallet in Mayo, MD, shop I saw a familiar boat. This is Seneca, a 1964 Brownell all wood Bass Boat that Joe had restored last winter. “The boat was out of the water for a year. We refastened the bottom, sealed up all the plank seams with cedar strips, and then fiberglassed the whole bottom,” he explained. “And then after all the

restoration work was done, we put the boat back in the water. Then we discovered that the keel itself, and the shaft log, had dried up and shriveled up and formed large checks in the wood. The keel area, where the shaft alley is, started leaking more and more water into the boat. Now we are going to install a fiberglass tube in the shaft alley and resolve the

leak issue,” he concluded. “You know,” Joe said, “We talked about doing this earlier, before she was launched, but decided it wasn’t necessary,” he laughed. “I guess we were wrong.” In other work coming up, Joe has some extensive interior woodworking to do on a Jones 46. Joe says the winter looks good; his schedule is starting to fill in.

CLC designer Jay Hockenberry was responsible for the CAD/CAM engineering on the Gislinge boat and has managed this ambitious project. Courtesy of CLC

Eric Rogers Curry, at Holiday Point Marina in Edgewater, MD, has found a solution to hot weather bottom grinding. Photo by Rick Franke

The V-drive in a 1968 Century Arabian gives the shaft the proper angle for an aft engine placement. The boat is in the shop at Marine Services, LLC at Pocohontas Marina in Edgewater, MD. Photo by Rick Franke

If you are interested in offbeat or unusual boats, Hank Reiser at Marine Services, LLC at Pocahontas Marina is the man to see. This month he has a 1968 fiberglass Century Arabian in his shop for major restoration. Work includes: “(an) engine rebuild, upholstery, hull, deck, and chrome work, the whole shooting match,” Hank explained. “We probably

will rebuild the engine, it’s a big block 454 that was customized for this boat with a V-drive. We should knock it out in about three weeks.” I asked Hank how the prize-winning ChrisCraft Commander Argonaut behaved underway. “Chris-Craft did everything right,” he replied. “She cruised along at a steady 1500 RPM and was doing 15 miles per hour. The chines on these

boats were carried forward and knock the wakes and chop down and keep her decks dry. Chris Smith knew how to design them.”

So, enjoy the last weeks of summer. It goes by so fast that it will be fall before you know it. See you next month.

A 1976 Chris-Craft Sea Skiff having new paint and all new teak trim installed at Phipp’s Boat Works in Deale, MD. Photo by Rick Franke

Fred Probst’s construction project: an eight-foot sailing/rowing pram at the Phipps Boat Works shop in Deale, MD.

Photo by Fred Probst

A Trawler Cat 36 having a damaged propeller replaced at Herrington Harbour North in Tracys Landing, MD. Photo by Rick Franke

Fi S h New S

By Lenny Rudow

Multiple Records Fall in Maryland

We have record fish going down in quick succession in Maryland. Kayak angler and Lowland Outfitters snakehead fishing guide Damien Cook slayed a 21-pound mega-dragon this July while fishing in a Dorchester County river, beating the old record snakehead (set while bowfishing) by over a pound. The beastly fish struck a custom Addiction Baits Cooker chatterbait. Meanwhile at the opposite end of the state in Garrett County, angler Bryson Meyers broke the record for fallfish—the second record-breaking fallfish of the year. His fish weighed just over three pounds and stretched the tape to 30 inches. Meyers caught the fish while on a float trip fly fishing the North Branch of the Potomac for trout.

Don’t Make a Gaffe

To reduce striped bass release mortality in compliance with Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Committee (ASMFC) Amendment 7 requirements, Delaware has banned the use of gaffs while handling striped bass. Moving forward, the use of gaffs is now strictly prohibited to aid the recovery of striper stocks by reducing release mortality.

Good Grass

The annual Virginia Institute of Marine Science aerial survey of Bay grasses from 2022 is complete, and the news is relatively good. In total Bay-wide 76,462 acres of grasses were mapped, which is a 12-percent increase over 2021 and is nine percent higher than the long-term average. Below average rainfall and slightly cooler summer temperatures are credited with the increase. Since Bay grasses are utilized by the juveniles of many species and especially blue crabs, increasing average means more bait—and more fish—for the Bay.

Wonder on the Web

The Ocean City Reef Foundation has a new website up, and while we wouldn’t normally think of a new website as newsworthy, this one is very cool. There’s a selection of underwater videos of oceanic reefs (click on the “Videos” tab) which are utterly spectacular. Of course, they’re also proof that reef-building works wonders. Check it out at ocreefs.org

# Damien Cook with his record-smashing snakehead.

# Check out the cool underwater videos of artificial reefs at ocreefs.org.

T OURNAMENT N EWS

The annual Flounder Pounder at Bahia Marina in Ocean City, MD, is set to take place September 10. There are multiple Calcutta levels and entry fees are a mere $50 for the boat and captain ($25 per additional angler), so this is an easy-to-afford competition. Fishing takes place from the Fenwick Ditch to the Verazano Bridge and the tip of the south jetty, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Visit bahiamarina.com for the details.

September 22 through 24 is the Tiki Lee’s Rockfish Open, a big-money competition with an expected payout of $200K. This year sees a big change in the format, since rockfish over 31 inches can no longer be kept. For 2023, the winners will make their mark by catching the heaviest three-fish stringer under 31 inches, with a tiebreaker of the combined length of all three fish. There will also be calcuttas for the longest fish caught and released, as well as the heaviest four-fish stringer. Visit tikileesrockfishopen.com to learn more.

Tournaments That Matter

There’s a pair of tournaments this month that are being organized to benefit exceptionally worthy causes, which Chesapeake Bay anglers need to know about. The first comes up on Saturday September 16, the Weigh in for Wyatt, which is focused on benefiting families with children battling childhood cancer. Now in its fourth year, proceeds are dedicated to helping the children— not an angler who caught a big fish. That said, there are still some very cool prizes you can win by competing. First place gets a fishing charter in the ocean on the Marli, long known as a top-producing offshore charter boat. Second place wins a duck hunt at the Native Shore Hunting Preserve. Third place wins a cooler and accessories, and there are also fishing tackle bonus prizes. Lines-in is at sunrise and weigh-ins at Lowes Warf Marina wrap up at 3 p.m. Visit the Weigh in for Wyatt Facebook page or email bkfabircationllc@gmail.com for more information.

The Tangier Classic takes place this month as well, September 22 to 24, in Crisfield, MD. The Tangier

Classic is now in its fifth year, and also benefits kids in need. This year’s beneficiary was prematurely born and has already undergone multiple brain surgeries with more to come, so the least any of us could do to help is pick up a fishing rod and spend a day on the water. The American Legion Post 16 in Crisfield is the headquarters and 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. Sunday. Multiple species are eligible and there’s a long list of calcuttas to join in on. Visit tangierclassic.com to learn more.

BROKERAGE & CLASSIFIED SECTIONS

DONATE YOUR BOAT

Help a Wounded Veteran 240-750-9899

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Donate Your Boat, Planet Hope Land and Sea is a local 501(c)(3). Teaching youth from DC, Maryland and Virginia to sail for over 15 years. 800.518.2816 admin@planet-hope.org www.planet-hope.org

BROKER SERVICES

S&J Yachts, Brokers for Fine Yachts With 10 locations from Maine to Florida, S&J Yachts is one of the largest full-service yacht brokerages on the East Coast. Our extensive reach & marketing helps find top buyers quickly. S&J Yachts has established an outstanding reputation for integrity and service! Our experienced team of brokers is committed to serving both buyers and sellers, ensuring fair practices and complete satisfaction with every deal. Whether sail or power, we’ll help you find the perfect fit! 410.639.2777 info@sjyachts.com www.sjyachts.com

Yacht Brokers of Annapolis 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

DINGHIES

1956 AristoCraft 14’ Torpedo Original 1956 Wizard engine and trailer; ACBS national show winner, original tank and controls; completely reconstructed in 2008 w/ original AristoCraft parts. $13,500 So. Jersey, 609.354.8856 or HulseAbbott@gmail.com

Yacht Brokers of Annapolis A native of the Annapolis area, Matthew Sansbury has always had a love for being on the water. Prior to opening Yacht Brokers of Annapolis, Matt worked as a marine service technician as well as a commercial electrician. His passion for boating and his technical expertise make him a trusted resource for both buying and selling quality yachts. Phone: 410.206.2755 Email: Matt@YachtBrokersofAnnapolis.com www.YachtBrokersofAnnapolis.com

Yacht View Brokerage, LLC announces our new 8% commission, which may include complimentary Annapolis dockage (for yachts above 100K and up to 80’ in length) and 10% co-brokerage listing commission! We will successfully market your yacht from her current East Coast location or arrange delivery to our secure dockage for yachts from 30’-80’ (Power/Sail). Located 20 minutes from BWI airport, our listings are easily inspected and demonstrated to prospective buyers. Targeted print advertising & Yachtworld.com MLS internet exposure with wide angle/high resolution photos and video. 30 yrs proven customer service! Call/text Capt. John Kaiser, Jr. @ 443.223.7864. Email your yacht’s details for a full market appraisal to: john@yachtview.com www.yachtview.com

2019 Zodiac Hypalon 290 RIB

Excellent condition, very little use. Includes pump and cover. $1,950 Please call 301.717.0274

POWER

2021 Sea-Doo Fish Pro 170 & Sound System Jetski iDF & Sound System, Rotax 170 HP, Karavan Trailer w/ Spare Tire, Storage Cover, Bait Cooler, Bow Storage Hatch, Removable Transom Cooler w/ Rod Holders, Stereo, Garmin DF / FF /GPS, Trim Tabs, In-Dash Hour Meter, (5) Rod Holders, and more! $15,495 Riverside Marine, 410.686.1500, sales@riversideboats.com www.riversideboats.com #20424

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(Kenzie Jane) 17’ Chris Craft ‘37 $95,000 Tristan Weiser 609.420.0469 tristan@curtisstokes.net www.curtisstokes.net

18’ Sea Ray ‘98 $21,000 David Robinson 410.310.8855 david@curtisstokes.net www.curtisstokes.net

1994 Thompson Calae 18’ Looking for a boat for fun water sports? This boat is great for Fishing, Tubing, Water skiing. New engine in 2022 w/ 50 hours. New carburetor. New cutlass bearing, throttle and shift cables. Trailer included. Price to sell at $5,800 Call Joe Smith at 410.708.0579 for an appointment. Sassafras Harbor Marina Yachts Sales, 410.275.8000 shmys@sassafrasharbormarina.com www.sassafrasharbormarina.com

2023 BAVARIA VIDA 33, SR36, R40 COUPE, SR41

Brokerage & Classified

2008 Maxum 1800MX 3.0L Mercruiser, New 2023 Venture Galvanized Bunk Trailer, Black Hull w/ White/Tan Upholstery, Bimini Top w/ Boot, Bow Cover, Cockpit Cover, Storage Cover, Mooring Cover, Garmin EchoMap Plus 44CV, GPS,12V Adapter, Fiberglas Deck, Ski-Tow, Bottom Paint, and more! $9,995 Riverside Marine, 410.686.1500, sales@riversideboats.com www.riversideboats.com #20259

2020 Robalo R180 CC 115 Yamaha, Ski Tow, GPS, Bimini Top. ASKING $39,995 Waterfront Marine 443.949.9041 www.waterfrontmarine.com

2022 G3 18SC Camo Jon Boat 90 VMax Yamaha, Yamaha Warranty until 3/2/2025, Bear Galvanized Single Axle Trailer, Bimini Top w/ Boot, Electric Trolling Motor, Garmin MFD DF-FF-GPS, Stereo, Rod Storage, and more! $27,995 Riverside Marine, 410.686.1500, sales@riversideboats.com www.riversideboats.com #20525

20’ Cobalt ‘00 $14,500 David Robinson 410.310.8855 david@curtisstokes.net www.curtisstokes.net

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

2022 Sportsman Masters 247OE

Bay Boat White F300XCB Yamaha Outboard, Yamaha Extended Warranty 4/6/25, Hours - 42, Venture Aluminum Trailer w/ Spare Tire, Ice Blue Hull w/ White Bottom, Polar White Upholstery, White Powder Coat, Under Leaning Post Tackle Station, Garmin 12› DF / FF / GPS, Garmin VHF, Cockpit Bolsters, On-Board Battery Charging System, Yeti Cooler w/ Slide-out Track, Porta Potti, Panoptix Livescope, Custom Cover, (4) Extra Gunnel Rod Holders, Minnkota 36V 72› Terrova Trolling Motor, Underwater Lighting. $114,995 Riverside Marine, 410.686.1500, sales@riversideboats.com www.riversideboats.com #20503

(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

19’ Judge/Eastern Center Console

Nice, clean Judge/Eastern 19 C/C. 90Hp Honda outboard. Trailer included. $23,900 Please call 410.459.5670

2017 Sea Ray 190 SPX 150 Mercury O/B, Ski Tow, Canvas Covers. ONLY $24,995 Waterfront Marine 443.949.9041 www.waterfrontmarine.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

24’ Everglades 243CC ‘17 New Listing! Well-constructed & maintained mid-sized center-console w/ variety of applications, options, safety features/ equipment. Fish, cruise, water sport or trailer. She is a beautiful Sea Foam Green and her owners have kept her shrink wrapped. $111,050 S&J Yachts 410.639.2777 www.sjyachts.com

24’ Sea Ray 240 Sundancer ‘07 259 Hp 5.0 MPI Mercruiser w/ Bravo III Outdrive, AC, Trailer, Mint Cond. $44,900 Upper Chesapeake Yacht Sales 610.299.3598 www.UpperChesapeakeYachtSales.com

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

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

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23’ Tidewater 2020 $84,500 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

2017 Chaparral 246 SSI ONE owner, ARCH, NO BOTTOM PAINT. ASKING $59,995 Waterfront Marine 443.949.9041

www.waterfrontmarine.com

2018 Sportsman Heritage 241 CC F250XB Yamaha Outboard w/ 211 hours, (no trailer), Solid Island Blue Hull, Ultraleather Cushion Upgrade, White Powder Coat, Under Leaning Post Tackle Storage, Ski-Tow Bar w/ White Powder Coat, Porcelain Head w/ Pump-Out, Windlass Anchor System, Simrad GPS and VHF, Bottom Painted, and more! $74,995 Riverside Marine, 410.686.1500, sales@riversideboats.com www.riversideboats.com #20502

NEW 2023 Contender 24 S Yamaha F300 w/ Digital Steering, T-Top, Fully Customizable. SALE PRICE $135,000 Waterfront Marine 443.949.9041 www.waterfrontmarine.com

2019 25’ Jeanneau NC795 One Owner, Yamaha 150Hp Four Stroke Outboard 120 hours (100 Hour Service Completed), Air Conditioning, Fusion Stereo, Lowrance Electronics, New Batteries, Turnkey! $89,950 Urbanna, VA. Call Bob Hoefer 804.241.8924 or bob@yazuyachting.com www.yazuyachting.com

(Always Dreaming) Beautiful 2014

Regal 2500 Bowrider Extremely wellmaintained boat. Comes w/ many options - underwater lights, docking lights, porta potti head, automatic fire extinguisher system, camper enclosure, mooring cover, trailering cover, magna grill, plethora of storage, numerous life vests, towable, water skis. Double axel trailer, w/ sealed hubs and an extra set of bunks. $62,900 Please call 717.471.3541 for additional information or to schedule a boat/ trailer inspection.

2020 Sportsman Heritage 251 CC Twin Yamaha F150XCA, w/ digital controls and Optimus electric power steering, Engine Warranty until 1/29/2024, Hours - 93, Trailer is not included, but Riverside has them available separately for $7,408 fitted & loaded, Shark Gray, Platinum Gray Upholstery, White Powder Coat, Windshield Close-out, Dual Chair Leaning Post w/ Bolsters, Battery Charging System, Garmin 12” chartplotter/GPS w/ Sonar/ fishfinder, Garmin VHF, Stereo, Underwater Lights, Anchor Windlass, Electric Head. $109,995 Riverside Marine, 410.686.1500, sales@riversideboats.com www.riversideboats.com #20480

2011 Tri-Toon Summer Breeze 25’

2021 Sportsman Heritage 251 CC 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

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

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. Sassafras Harbor Marina Yachts Sales, 410.275.8000 shmys@sassafrasharbormarina.com www.sassafrasharbormarina.com

(Dream

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

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

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 www.bluewateryachtsales.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

(Spirit) 29’ Tiara ‘97 $44,500 Curtis Stokes 410.919.4900 curtis@curtisstokes.net www.curtisstokes.net

Ranger Tugs R-25 2016 $129,987 Loaded and ready to cruise. Only 120 hrs. Trailer included. Call John Osborne at 410.490.6250 or john@pocket-yacht.com www.pocketyachtco.com

2012 Chaparral 264 Sunesta LIFT KEPT, Volvo 320Hp V-8, Low Hours and in Great Condition. ASKING $51,500 Waterfront Marine 443.949.9041 www.waterfrontmarine.com

26’ Pacemaker FB Cruiser ‘86 New 350Hp Merc, Very nice. $7,500 Upper Chesapeake Yacht Sales 610.299.3598 www.UpperChesapeakeYachtSales.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

27’

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

2020 Sportsman Open 282TE 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

2020 29’ Monterey 295 Sport Yacht 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

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

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

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

Nimbus C8

Brokerage & Classified

2020 Jeanneau NC895 Only 140 Hours on Twin Yamaha 150Hp Four Stroke Motors, Garmin Phantom 18 Radar, New Full Cockpit Enclosure, Two Cabin Single Head Layout. $205,000 Hartfield, VA. Call Bob Hoefer 804.241.8924 or bob@yazuyachting.com www.yazuyachting.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

2005 Pursuit 3070 Offshore Recently re-powered w/ New Suzuki engines, lift

lightly used, and well cared for. Contact David Cox at 410.310.3476 or DavidCox@NorthPointYachtSales.com www.NorthPointYachtSales.com

fun! Single 300Hp Mercury, Thruster, Radar and More... $278,663 Call Seattle Yachts 410.397.7323 or www.seattleyachts.com

29’ Monterey 2018 $135,000

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

410.397.7323 or www.seattleyachts.com

Cutwater C-30 Sedan 2022 $359,987 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

Ranger Tug R-31 2017 $319,900 This Ranger 31 is meticulously maintained. Includes flybridge, bow thruster, Heat & A/C, generator, dinghy, and more. Call Josh Miller at 810.531.9191 or jmiller@pocket-yacht.com www.pocketyachtco.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

Ready to sea trial! $539,500 Call Seattle Yachts 410.397.7323 or www.seattleyachts.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. $135,000 S&J Yachts 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

(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

410.397.7323 or www.seattleyachts.com

(Afishinado) 31’ Ocean Master 1988 $74,950 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

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

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

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

www.UpperChesapeakeYachtSales.com

kept,

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 for a closer look.

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!

30’ Nimbus C9 2024 Hull #137 arriving August to Annapolis. V10-350, grey foiled hull, X Edition, Eco-Teak deck, electronics package. $311,319 delivered. Call Seattle Yachts

30’ Nimbus W9 2023 Hull #238 arrived in May 2023 to Annapolis. Great day boat and weekender design for family pleasure and on the water

(Severn Sunrise) 31’ Tiara 3100 Open 1985 Dual Crusader 454, Furuno Radar, Plotter, Sounder, Digital Yacht AIT 2500. $24,900 Call Charlie Iliff 410.227.1066

32’ Eastport 32 2008 Florida boat. Well-equipped and ready to day boat/ weekend cruise. Refit/Upgrades! Asking $329,000 Call Mike Titgemeyer 410.703.7986 or www.seattleyachts.com

(Summer Recess) 33’ Wellcraft ‘03 $60,000 Tristan Weiser 609.420.0469 tristan@curtisstokes.net www.curtisstokes.net

33’ Bavaria Vida 33 ‘23 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

(Lady Nicole) 33’ Bertram ‘80 $45,000 David Robinson 410.310.8855 david@curtisstokes.net www.curtisstokes.net

1991 Carver Aft Cabin 33’ Looking to spend days and nights on the water? Well, this might just suit your needs! 2 Cabins w/ heads, kitchen w/ full refrigerator, stove and microwave. Separate seating for meals. Room to relax and watch TV or read. New canvas and bottom paint in 2022. Priced at $31,900 Call Joe Smith at 410.708.0579 for an appointment. Sassafras Harbor Marina Yachts Sales, 410.275.8000 shmys@sassafrasharbormarina.com www.sassafrasharbormarina.com

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

2008 MJM 34z Light to moderate use and stored indoors in the winter, this rare one-owner has all the right details and pedigree. Contact Grady Byus at 410.533.9879 or Grady@NorthPointYachtSales.com www.NorthPointYachtSales.com

34’ Nordic Tug 2009 FLYBRIDGE Rare flybridge version w/ bimini, loaded w/ extras, very fine condition. 1100 engine hours, 300 genset hours. Bow thruster, electric windlass, Reverso oil change. Full electronics/radar in pilot house and flybridge. Propane stove w/ oven, extra freezer, Vacuflush toilet, 2 A/C units, 2 TVs, 2 satellite TV receivers. Interior refit 2016. Price $249,000 Brokers Protected. Call John 757.440.2424, symoondog@hotmail.com www.boattrader.com/boat/ 2009-nordic-34-8932781/

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

Brokerage & Classified

(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

(Eltinar) 36’ Kadey-Krogen ‘86 $149,500 Curtis Stokes 410.919.4900 curtis@curtisstokes.net www.curtisstokes.net

2011 MJM 36z Downeast Very well equipped, lift kept, upgraded electronics and power windshield, new drive seals and props tuned. Contact David Malkin at 443.790.2786 or David@NorthPointYachtSales.com www.NorthPointYachtSales.com

2021 Pursuit DC 365 Very well equipped w/ factory options plus dealer installed upgrades. Lift kept, w/ very low hours and service up to date, ready to go. Contact Chris Beardsley at 804.885.4090 or Chris@NorthPointYachtSales.com

www.NorthPointYachtSales.com

39’ Legacy 12 ‘24 Late 2023 Delivery, brand new model - Twin Outboard 350/400, Air Con, Genset, Thrusters, Loaded and ready for cruising 2024 season! Call Seattle Yachts 410.397.7323 or www.seattleyachts.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 for more info at 410.397.7323 or www.seattleyachts.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 410.397.7323 or www.seattleyachts.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

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

2023 Pursuit S358 Don’t miss this opportunity! Like New condition, loaded w/ options and only 2 engine hours. Contact Chris Beardsley at 804.885.4090 or Chris@NorthPointYachtSales.com www.NorthPointYachtSales.com

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

2001 Sea Ray 380 Sundancer Very well cared for w/ several recent upgrades. Ready or cruising w/ comfortable overnight accommodations. Contact Chris Beardsley at 804.885.4090 or Chris@NorthPointYachtSales.com

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2019 Tiara Sport 38 LS Powered by Seven Marine 527’s, equipped w/ Seakeeper, generator, AC. 300-hour service completed on engines. Contact Jack McGuire at 401.290.7066 or Jack@NorthPointYachtSales.com www.NorthPointYachtSales.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’ 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

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

(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! 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’ 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 410.397.7323 or www.seattleyachts.com

40’ Nimbus C11 ’23 New Arrival - C11 #50 - Twin mercury 300Hp, enclosed deck layout, 2 cabins, cruising comfort in a commuter boat. $575,999 Call Seattle Yachts 410.397.7323 or www.seattleyachts.com

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2007 42’ Meridian 391 5.9 QSB Cummins w/ only two owners, you can easily be the third! This two-stateroom vessel has been kept in fresh water. Many recent upgrades, including all the outdoor seating reupholstered, new indoor carpets and isinglass panels replaced. New pull-down shades in cabin, new windshield cover w/ an insulated cover under the sunshade to help keep the boat cooler on those hot days. Being offered at $175,000 Call Joe Smith at 410.708.0579 for an appointment. Sassafras Harbor Marina Yachts Sales, 410.275.8000 shmys@sassafrasharbormarina.com www.sassafrasharbormarina.com

2022 Pardo Yachts 43 Walkaround, OUR TRADE 43’ Baltimore, 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

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Call Dan Bacot 757.813.0460 or www.seattleyachts.com

2023 MJM 4 Excellent opportunity to purchase a like new MJM 4 at a savings on this impressive day yacht. Contact Ken Comerford at 410.280.2038 or Ken@NorthPointYachtSales.com

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1996 Tiara Yachts 4300 Open Ready for cruising w/ comfortable accommodation and recent mechanical overhaul. Call to arrange a private showing today. Contact Chris Beardsley at 804.885.4090 or Chris@NorthPointYachtSales.com

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43’ Tiara 4300 Sovran ‘09 In route to Solomons, 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

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

Bavaria SR41 HT ‘23 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. $629,000 S&J Yachts

41’ Maxum 3900 SCR ’96 Fantastic boat, well kept, & ready to cruise the Chesapeake Bay! Ample space for entertaining friends & family for the day or weekend. $86,000 S&J Yachts

42’ Legacy 42 ’18 Freshly painted Flag Blue hull, superbly equipped, single 660 Cummins, genset, davits, flybridge and more. Asking $699,000

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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

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S&J Yachts 410.639.2777

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Dozier, OneWater Yacht Group, 443.995.0732, ned@owyg.com www.owyg.com

2000

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 $175,000 Call Joe Smith at 410.708.0579 for an appointment. Sassafras Harbor Marina Yachts Sales, 410.275.8000 shmys@sassafrasharbormarina.com www.sassafrasharbormarina.com

2019

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

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2021

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

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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. $264,900 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

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

2020

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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

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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

44’ Seahorse CN44 ‘05 Excellent boat for long-distance travel - perfect for a couple or family. 2cabin/1head. Very spacious widebody design w/ extra-large main saloon & panoramic windows. $395,000 S&J Yachts

45’ Formula Yacht 2014 Amazing condition and a totally loaded, local Chesapeake boat. IPS600 w/ joystick, low hours, and all maintenance up to date. Ned

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2018 Prestige Yachts 460 Fly 46’ Edgewater, MD.

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

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TORQEEDO Travel 1003S Electric Outboard Long range battery, 3 Hp, Perfect for daysailers up to 3,000 pounds, tenders, dinghies, duck boats. Quiet and lightweight, perfect condition. Used twice. Includes carrying bag for motor/battery. $1,800 703.869.1663 2000Annapolis@gmail.com

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Boat Show Help Wanted - FREE Show Tickets and More Annapolis Boat Shows is hiring for the Fall 2023 Boat Shows. Work is available August through the Shows in October. Jobs range from water crew to gate support. Hourly wage, some meals, and free entry into show included. Completion bonus available. Learn more and apply at: www.annapolisboatshows.com/job-opportunities

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

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

Biz Buzz

Authorized Dealer

Legasea Marine announces its new partnership with Contender Boats, as the brand’s exclusive authorized dealer for the state of Virginia and Dare County, NC. This exciting collaboration brings together two highly experienced boating families, ensuring a first-class experience for customers seeking top-quality, high-performance center consoles and exceptional customer service. Contender Boats takes pride in delivering a premium center console that boasts uncompromising durability, seaworthiness, and unmatched performance. Whether customers are avid anglers or casual boaters, Contender’s versatile lineup of boats from 24 to 44 feet caters to a wide range of on-water activities, ensuring every outing is both enjoyable and memorable. By partnering with Contender Boats, Legasea Marine further solidifies its position as a premier marine dealer in the Mid-Atlantic, catering to the diverse needs of boating enthusiasts and avid fishermen alike. “We could not be more proud to announce our affiliation with another family-owned company in Contender Boats. The well-respected Contender brand, now heading into its 40th year of business, has an outstanding reputation for service and quality craftsmanship. It is this premise that aligns with our core values and makes for an exciting partnership,” said Chris Hall, co-owner of Legasea Marine. “This partnership is a testament to our continuous pursuit of excellence in the marine industry.” legaseamarine.com

National Heritage Area

The Northern Neck officially launched the Northern Neck National Heritage Area with a celebration at Stratford Hall, on July 17, more than two decades after the Northern Neck Planning District Commission—working with numerous stakeholders, elected representatives, and the National Park Service—began the effort to earn National Heritage Area (NHA) designation for the region. A National Heritage Area, said the Northern Neck Planning District Commission’s executive director, Jerry W. Davis, defines “‘places where historic, cultural, and natural resources combine to form a cohesive, nationally important landscape.’ That perfectly describes the Northern Neck.” Erik S. Kreusch, National Heritage Area coordinator at the Northeast Regional Office of the National Park Service in Philadelphia, addressed the next step in the process. “We have three years to develop a Management Plan,” said Kreusch. Its goal is to make the organization sustainable to allow the Northern Neck National Heritage Area to honor the history of the Northern Neck, engage museums, the community, and the region’s tribes to tell their stories. All this “aligns very much with the mission of the National Park Service,” he added.

Elizabeth S. Vehmeyer, assistant coordinator for the National Heritage Area Program at the National Park Service in Washington DC, explained that although the first National Heritage Area was designated in 1984, and today there are 62 of them in 36 states, the Northern Neck became one, in January of 2023, along with the establishment of a system of National Heritage Areas across the country. “NHAs are grassroots efforts,” Vehmeyer said, “community-driven public-private partnerships that support, preserve, promote, and celebrate our nation’s history, its cultures, its peoples, and places. They are partners with the National Park Service.” A National Heritage Area does not create ownership by the Federal Government, she added, the way a National Park would. “NHAs are administered locally, making your participation and your voice in this process welcome and essential for the success of the National Heritage Area,” she said. northernneck.org

Small Craft Standards

The American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) has published its 63rd supplement to Standards and Technical Information Reports for Small Craft. The annual publication provides the international marine industry with the latest updates to the boat building and repair standards used for over 90 percent of the boats constructed in the United States. On August 16, ABYC will host a complimentary webinar, offering an overview of the 14 updated standards and the available compliance resources. These resources are designed to assist the industry in proactively meeting the demands of the 2025 model year requirements. “In Supplement 63, we’ve implemented updates to enhance safety and adapt to the evolving landscape of boat construction and technologies,” said Brian Goodwin ABYC technical director. “Notably the standards for Fire Fighting Equipment (A-4), Steering Systems (P-17 and P-22), and Emergency Engine/Propulsion Cut-Off Devices (A-33) have undergone systematic reviews and improvements. We are looking forward to the August 16 webinar to provide a comprehensive overview and explanation of all the updates.” ABYC members can access the standards and technical tools on ABYC’s website via the standards library. ABYC standards are continually researched, developed, and revised by over 400 volunteer technical experts and marine professionals participating in Project Technical Committees (PTCs). Visit abycinc.org/publications to purchase Standards and Technical Information Reports for Small Craft, Supplement 63 manual. To learn about how to get involved in standards development visit abycinc.org/getinvolved. To attend the 2023-24 Standards Update webinar, please register at abycinc.org/standardsupdate