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42 Merf’s Chesapeake Sketchbook by Merf Moerschel

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25 Boat Show Calendar and Notes

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55 Chesapeake Racing Scene

56 Fishing News and Forecasts by Captain C.D. Dollar

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34 The Maine Sojourn by Peter and Cathy Trogden

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Editor’s Notebook with Joe Evans

PropTalk Online

I recognize that I’m taking most of my doses of news and entertainment online these days. Still, I’m old-

fashioned enough to enjoy the tactile feel and portability of a magazine or a book in those moments of waiting or traveling. Nothing beats the protection and solitude that an open book, newspaper, or magazine provides you when you hide in plain view. I use my phone mainly for phone calls and sometimes as a tack hammer to bang a staple flat or squash an errant bug. But, I understand that the more acutely hip in our culture are thoroughly bound to their iPhones and Blackberries as main-stream media devices and wouldn’t want to be seen dealing with cumbersome text printed on old-fashioned paper. Somebody might think they are Ben Franklin’s older sister or something.

By equal measures of accident and intent, PropTalk has straddled the gap between traditional publications of paid subscribers and the electronic flip-books created for the short attention span set by virtually anyone with time on his hands and access to the World Wide Web.

PropTalk is free and deeply specialized, just like most Internet content. But, you can hold it in your hands, fold it under your arm, roll it up, swat a fly with it, take it to the boat, read it in the cockpit on your way to your next anchorage, and pass it along to a neighbor with certain pages dog-eared and your notes in the margins. Or you may leave the magazine in the doctor’s office, restaurant, deli, airplane, or bathroom where you found it for the next reader to enjoy.

And now, if you wish, you may also read PropTalk from cover to cover online, anytime, and anywhere that has a good connection.

Just go to proptalk.com, double click the latest cover shot, and boom; the whole thing will open up to read, study, review, enjoy, and quickly hide from view as your boss passes by your desk.

As some run for the beach in this queasy economy, the publisher of PropTalk and SpinSheet magazines has encouraged us to pour on the fuel and rise to develop-ing opportunities to serve our readers and supporters. To that end, we continue to develop our electronic assets including an

unobtrusive email blast program to inform our peeps of up-coming fun-filled activ- i-ties that are right down the PropTalk line, such as oyster roasts, raft-ups, powerboat races, sock burnings, lights parades, dock-ing contests, poker runs, parties, and who knows what. As with all things PropTalk, it’s free to enjoy our stuff. All you have to do is go to the website and join the fun. (It’s even easier to opt out in the rare case when someone converts to sailing, in which case you can simply join the SpinSheet list.)

Over the next few months, you will see changes to our web presence that will allow us all to more easily interact. It’s all part of our growing ability to link the communities of Chesapeake Bay powerboaters. We’re working very hard to be sure not to leave anyone out.

This is your magazine, after all.

Joe


L e t t e r sHello Joe: I was reading your article about “Becoming an Officer” in the February issue and had a question about some of the information in the article, specifically “passenger for hire” and “payment of something as simple as a six-pack requires a licensed captain.”

I contacted the Coast Guard to clarify the information. I was always under the impression that there was some consider-ation allowed for recreational boaters or friends out fishing. They directed me to the Passenger Vessel Safety Act of 1993, which reads:

“Passenger for hire” means a passenger for whom ‘consideration’ is contributed as a condition of carriage on the vessel, whether directly or indirectly flowing to the owner, charterer, operator, agent, or any other person having an interest in the vessel.

“Consideration” means an economic benefit, inducement, right, or profit includ-ing pecuniary payment accruing to an indi-vidual, person, or entity, but not including

a voluntary sharing of the actual expenses of the voyage, by monetary contribution or donation of fuel, food, beverage, or other supplies.

Specifically, when there is an “organized payment” no matter what, it is required that a captain be licensed at the helm. Also, the owner cannot request sharing of any of the expenses. It has to be voluntary.

Thanks again for the great information in your publication! I look forward to read-ing every issue.

See ya on the water, Captain Marty

Dear Captain Marty:Thanks for the input. It’s a fine line isn’t it?The bottom line is that the Coast Guard is too busy with better things than to police the business of sharing the cost of an informal fishing trip among friends. The issue arises when someone is established in the charter business and operates without a license. I don’t

think that happens very often, since people are understandably proud of achieving the license and the options for learning are good.

Thanks for reading PropTalk so carefully.Please keep those letters coming.

Yours,Joe

Dear Joe:In reading the February 2009 edition of PropTalk magazine, in the article “Reading, Writing, Rocking, and Rolling: Maritime Learning in 2009,” you wrote that Mary-land does not accept online certification of boating safety education. Actually, Mary-land has been accepting, only on its own website since January of last year, an online boating safety certification. You can verify this with DNR’s safety education. Call and talk to Julie Brown or Anne Rogers. Just thought you might want to clarify this in later issues of PropTalk.

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Dear Dick:I checked your source and found that you are abso-lutely right about that. The Maryland DNR does host its own online boater safety course. If anyone is interested in knowing more about it, you may go to boat-ed.com/md/index.htm where you will find a main telephone number, which will get you a long-winded recording directing you through many in-teresting options including forestry information and a wildlife emergency option. Pushing the number zero will allow you to listen to the options as many times as you can stand, but it will not get you to a real person. Pushing the number eight, the boater’s education option, will send you to another record-ing, which will give you the number to dial for the boater safety office, so have a pencil handy. Dialing this number will get you to another fully-packed recording informing you of the boating education’s new office location and yet another telephone num-ber and the congenial directive to “have a nice day.” By the time you dial that number, it will be after 5 p.m., and the office will be closed.

PropTalk Tip: The final answer is (410) 643-8502, and the online course appears to be pretty comprehensive and straightforward with a $15 charge to take the certification exam.

Joe

Dear PropTalk:PropTalk is a wonderful publication! Each month we are anxious to get the latest copy and know specifically which retailers to visit to get a copy.

I am sure you get plenty of compliments but what you really want are specifics. Below are the elements or articles we valued the most in the February issue. This in no way minimizes the value of the complete publication.

Chesapeake CalendarBoat Shows for 2009Maritime Learning (Wonderful article - I teach safe boating for USPS)Heating Your BoatBoatshop ReportsMarketplace (Sure would like more local ads)

Suggestion: How about another more detailed article on oyster farming sometime in the future?

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The Power of CrAB by Ruth Christie

“T he more I focus my resources on the welfare of other people, the happier and more satisfied

I am with my life. You may find that this is true for you, as well,” says Don Backe of Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating (CRAB). This non-profit organization uses donated boats to provide anyone—disabled or not—the chance to spend time on the water through enjoyable sailboat outings, races, and cruises on the Chesapeake Bay.

CRAB now is branching out and wants to find and modify a powerboat so people who must remain in their wheelchairs due to injuries or illnesses can go fishing. “Years ago, I became wheelchair-bound after severing my spinal cord in a car ac-cident. During my time in and out of the body shop (the hospital), I never forgot the wonderful sails I’d had with my father and friends. With a friend’s urging (nagging, really), I helped form CRAB in 1991. In all honesty, I did it to get my friend off my back,” he says.

“I returned to sailing, the first time on a trailerable Freedom 20 equipped with pivoting seats and designed to promote disabled sailing. Until that moment, I had been seeing the world in black and white. It turned to color on that sailing trip and helped me realize there’s nothing I can’t do,” Backe adds. Fishing, like sailing, can have that same effect.

“For many of us, pain of movement kills normal enjoyment and shrinks our world of

activities. Our bodies may be wheelchair-bound, but our minds and our need for fun aren’t. The answer was simple: modify an existing Bay-proven boat to accom-modate those who can’t comfortably leave their wheelchairs,” adds Frances Scott Van Liew, a boater and CRAB supporter who lives with constant pain due to multiple sclerosis and spinal stenosis.

CRAB is looking for a generous donor to provide the boat for the Bay Power Boat Project. The group also is working to raise money so it will be able to add through-the-stern, water-tight, wheelchair-accessi-ble boarding doors; ramps to floating piers; and easy-to-enter-and-use private heads to the vessel. The goal is to take people in wheelchairs out on the Bay for some calm weather fishing fun.

CRAB operates out of an Eastport office, next door PropTalk’s office. Main-tained by Annapolis Harbor Boat Yard,

CRAB’s sailboat fleet operates out of San-dy Point State Park near Annapolis. “We provide an enabling experience for people who have lost some independence and lack a sense of control over many activities of daily living. When you have the tiller, you regain power over something,” adds Backe.

Mail your donation to Don Backe at CRAB, PO Box 6564, Annapolis, MD 21401. (410) 626-0273, crab-sailing.org

CRAB throughout the Year

T o get people involved and have fun at the same time, CRAB hosts and visits local festivals, regattas, parties,

and other cool events each year. Look for CRAB at the CRAB Cup, Intramural Races, the Boatyard Bar & Grill Regatta, and sev-eral boat shows, including the U.S. Sailboat and Powerboat Shows in October.

Below (L-R): Jon Davis, John Adams, Don Backe, and Colin Willett sail Doubler out of Ego Alley in Annapolis. To the right, locals party hard tosupport CRAB in 2008.

Below (L-R), Stephanie Lonchena, Amanda Tudor, and Chris Rzepkowski at EYC's 2008 CRAB party.


PlungaPalooza 2009

I n all likelihood, more than 11,000 people have the sniffles right now, thanks to the Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge

for Special Olympics Maryland (SOMD) this past January 24. The ice-laden waters at Sandy Point State Park near Annapolis did not deter plungers and more than 30,000 spectators from making this the biggest charity polar bear plunge in the world, raising at least $2.5 million for SOMD athletes. The funds will be used to provide year-round sports training and com-petition free-of-charge to more than 10,000 people with intellectual disabilities. Aerotek “PlungaPalooza ‘09” was a fun-filled, family festival, full of food, music, sand sculptures, vendors, members of the Ravens football team and other local celebrities, the crowning of Miss and Little Miss Polar Bear Plunges and Miss Hypothermic Hon, and more.

This year, the team of Jimmy Jernigan and his friends at the Chesapeake Bay Power Boat Association (CBPBA) was one of the top 10 fundraisers, collecting about $14,000 for SOMD. “It’s the coolest event! This was my fourth consecutive year doing the plunge, and it was my first year organizing CBPBA’s plunge participation. It was so much fun! We brought in a hot tub and a club tent, made an iceberg for SOMD, and had a great time.” With a habit of never sitting still and never passing up an opportunity to help people, Jernigan ener-gized CBPBA’s plungers from start to finish; he recruited team members and sponsors and kept the momentum going. “I do whatever it takes to raise money for Special Olympics and to support them. They do such great things for great people.” plungemd.com

N ow through the spring, bring your family and friends

and build a 16-foot wooden canoe and paddles at the Patuxent Small Craft Center at the Calvert Marine Mu-seum in Solomons. Pick any two consecutive Saturdays that fit your schedule and plan to spend the day, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. You will use simple hand tools and get guidance from experienced instructors. The fees of $600 for museum members and $650 for non-members include all materials. Kids age 10 years and up are welcome, accompanied by an adult. The museum also offers a similar class in building a 12-foot rowing skiff ($950 for members and $1000 for non-members);

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CBPBA polar bears brave the Bay this past January 24, during the MSP PlungaPalooza to benefit Special Olympics Maryland. Photo courtesy of Dawn Vacek and Jimmy Jernigan

L emon or lime, mayo or butter-milk, cilantro or cumin; turns out, it’s all good on rockfish!

During the Junior Chefs Rockfish Cook-Off in Ocean City, MD January 24, 10 young chefs from Maryland and Delaware made memorable meals. The event was part of the 2009 East Coast Commercial Fisherman’s and Aquacul-ture Trade Exposition.

Eric Yetter took first place; Mareike Van Wie grabbed second; and Mack-enzie Steele won third in the seven-to-13 age group. Alison Bechtoldt cooked up a first place win, Helena Kim won second, and Jessie E. Todd earned third in the 13-to-17 age group. All of the chefs received a plaque; and cash prizes were $200 for first, $100 for second, and $50 for third place.

The cook-off was sponsored by Maryland Seafood Marketing, the University of Delaware Sea Grant Program, and the University of Mary-land Sea Grant. For a free brochure containing the winning recipes, e-mail Doris Hicks at [email protected] or visit marylandseafood.org.

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B ig ships have used Automatic Identification Systems (AIS) for years. The FCC recently ap-

proved this technology for recreational boaters. AIS combines digital VHF radio with GPS navigation and allows position and speed data to be shared between all boats (with AIS transceivers) in an area and then plotted on your navi-gation display. This system can handle more than 4500 reports per minute and updates as often as every two seconds. It ensures that all boats with AIS are alerted to your precise position, day or night, in any kind of weather.

Picture a shipboard display system (e.g., radar, chart plotter, etc.) with overlaid electronic chart data showing a mark for every significant ship within radio range. Each ship “mark” could reflect the ship's heading, speed, size, and position. By “clicking” on a ship mark, you could learn the ship’s name, course and speed, classification, call sign, registration number, and other informa-tion. It would allow you to call any ship over VHF radio telephone by name, dial it up directly using safety equip-ment, or exchange short safety-related emails with the ship. navcen.uscg.gov/enav/AIS/default.htm


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T he Coastal Conservation Assoc-iation of Maryland (CCA MD)—a non-profit organization of

1800-plus recreational anglers and other conservation-minded citizens—recently donated $3000 worth of equipment to help the Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) enforce marine laws. This dona-tion brings the total amount CCA MD has provided NRP since 2000 to more than $25,000. The donation included two Canon cameras for use in photographing

violations, a Garmin Chart Plotter, and three Bushnell Elite Rangefinders to gauge distances of nets from shore to assure they are within legal ranges. Zodiac of North America, Inc. assisted in providing the Garmin Chart Plotter.

To expand CCA MD’s spat-on-shell, oyster restoration project on the Patuxent River, the Dominion Foundation recently awarded a $25,000 grant to CCA MD. This is the largest single project grant in the 14-year history of CCA MD. “Work-ing with local waterfront property owners

this summer, we’ll place about one million spat in 1000 cages at piers in Hungerford and Mill Creeks. After about one year, the adult-size oysters will be placed on sanc-tuaries where they can reproduce naturally and filter water,” says Scott McGuire, pres-ident of CCA MD Patuxent River Chap-ter. “Our biggest challenge now is to find volunteer Creek Captains to coordinate efforts at each location,” adds McGuire. To join these oyster restoration efforts, contact McGuire at [email protected]. ccamd.org.

Above, captain Dean Scarborough of Annapolis-based Watermark recently received the Roger Murphy National Safety Award from the Pas-senger Vessel Association in Alexandria, VA. Captain Scarborough is in his 13th year with Watermark as a vessel captain and security and training officer. Before joining Watermark, he served for 30 years with the Maryland Depart-ment of Natural Resources Police, retiring as a Major in 2002. Three Watermark vessels—the Catherine Marie, Cabaret II, and Harbor Queen—received USCG awards this past fall for exem-plary safety compliance. Watermark and Scar-borough were recognized during the Passenger Vessel Association’s Annual Conference in San Francisco, CA January 9-12. Photo courtesy of Beth Brown at watermarkjourney.com

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T his past January, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra-

tion National Marine Fisheries Service awarded the State of Maryland $10 million in federal fishery disaster funding to help rescue Maryland’s beleaguered blue crab industry. The money will help support habitat restora-tion projects and new economic opportunities designed to rebuild the blue crab population. Plans include engaging watermen and others in restoring habitats and monitoring crabs; focusing on aquaculture, tourism, and indus-try diversification; and invest-ing in new seafood processing methods. Maryland currently has nearly 6000 licensed commercial crabbers. dnr.maryland.gov

• Noyce Yachts in Annapolis recently ap-pointed five yacht sales associates for new and used boat development. Tom Knoedler leads the team that now includes Rick Casali, Art Howard, Marcio Sadler, Bob Williams, and Bill Yates, all from Gil-man Yachts, which closed recently. Noyce Yachts is the flagship office for Tayana Sailing Yachts and the mid-Atlantic dealer for President Trawlers. noyceyachts.com

• Save money and boat more. Zodiac of North America, Inc., of Stevensville, MD now offers a $500 rebate on large sport RIBs, a $250 rebate on smaller RIBs, and a $150 rebate on all other inflatable boats. Check out Zodiac’s Save Fuel Keep Boating Consumer Rebate program today at local dealers, including Boater’s World, Fawcett Boat Supplies, Oxford Yacht Agency, USA Services, Vane Brothers, and Washburn’s Boatyard, for starters. savefuelkeepboating.com, zodiacmarineusa.com

The Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition won the People’s Choice Award during the TrawlerFest in Stuart, FL this past January. Above, hull number one’s owners Bill and Lisa Roberts (center) and reps from Kadey-Krogen Yachts celebrate the win. This is the fourth time Kadey-Krogen Yachts has received the award from PassageMaker Magazine during TrawlerFest. [email protected], kadeykrogen.com

T he national outdoor conserva-tion community has lost a great champion. On January 20, Jim

Range lost his battle with kidney cancer. A native of Johnson City, TN, Range moved to Washington, DC in the mid-1970s, a freshly-minted attorney with conservation and politics on his agenda. He soon found a spot on Senate Majority Leader, Howard Baker’s staff. From this position, he was instrumental in marshalling such important

environmental legislation as the Clean Water Act, the 1977 amendments to toughen the Clean Air Act, and the 1980 Superfund Law. As the minority counsel to the Senate Committee on Environ-mental and Public Works, he helped create the foundation of the nation’s environmental protection policies.

He was the co-founder of the Theo-dore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership, a powerful coalition of fishing and con-servation groups. He also helped launch the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation and served on its board of directors. He was a past chairman of the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and was a White House appointee to the Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin. In 2003, Range received the U.S. Interior Department’s Great Blue Heron Award for conservation of waterfowl habitat.

He helped form the Union Sportsmen’s Alliance, an association of Democratic and Republican outdoors people who work togeth-er to increase funding for protecting wildlife habitat and access for hunters and anglers. As part of his efforts to broker agreements to aid the environment, he hosted the annual Congressional Casting Call at Fletcher’s Boat House on the Potomac River in April where congressmen and women joined together to fly-fish for shad and talk politics.

Sid Evans, editor of Garden & Gun Maga-zine says, “Jim was one of the most remarkable men I ever met. He had a passion for hunt-ing, fishing, and wild places that was beyond measure, and that passion was contagious. He made you want to fight for conservation, and like any great general, he made you want to follow him into battle. It may be a long time before we truly appreciate the impact he has had on our lands and waters, but for now, it’s clear that hunters and fishermen have lost a great friend, and so have I.” —by Joe Evans

Photo courtesy of Fletcher’s Boat House

Jim Range 1945-2009


• In January, MJM Yachts launched its new 40z, powered by Volvo’s IPS system and designed to be a Down East style head turner. “It was blowing like stink, 25-35 northwest straight down from Canada and 28 degrees on the thermometer. Chunks of ice and snow on the foredeck flew off at 35 knots,” laughs MJM Yachts principal, Bob Johnstone, summing up sea trials off Boston. “But, we sold three 40zs! The only way to break the fuel barrier and still have a powerboat that will cruise at a respect-able 25 knots is to go stronger and lighter.” Hull number seven will be completed this August. mjmyachts.com

• IMIS Corporation t/a International Marine Insurance Services has moved into new, waterfront offices at 110 Channel Marker Way, Suite 200, Grasonville, MD. “We are part of the Wells Cove Marina complex. The entrance to the marina is at approximately 38°58’ North by 76°14’ West. Stop in to see us anytime you’re near Kent Narrows,” say principals Al and Gary Golden. imiscorp.net

Jet-Tern Marine marks its 10th anniversary as builders of Selene Ocean Trawl-ers. Jet-Tern has shipped 300 36- to 75-foot Selene trawlers around the world and hopes to deliver 40 boats in 2009. Selene Annapolis serves the Chesa-peake region. Above, the new Selene 59 makes some waves. [email protected], selenetrawlers.com


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Thru Mar15 whale watch-ing excursions

Humpback and fin whales make their winter migration off Virginia Beach. Daily trips planned. (757) 385-3474, virginiaaquarium.com

16 USCG Captain’s License Course Annapolis School of Seamanship.

For more courses, call (410) 263-8848 or visit annapolisschoolofseamanship.com.

16-20 Annapolis restaurant week Annapolis’s finest

restaurants join together for a mouth- watering, awe-inspiring, menu-driven event. annapolisrestaurantweek.com

16-Mar 7 Coastal Naviga-tion 105 Course

6 to 9 p.m. SailTime Sailing Center, Wil-loughby Harbor Marina, Norfolk, VA. Ed Darling teaches this seven-night, ASA- certified course. Bring your navigation tools. $425; YC get a 10-percent discount. (757) 480-7245, [email protected]

17 Boat electrical Systems 7 p.m. Fawcett Boat Supplies,

Annapolis. Fawcett’s free Winter Seminar Series, features pro Bob Campbell of MES. [email protected], fawcettboat.com

17-18 America’s Boating Course 6 to 10 p.m.

USCG Station, Columbus Boulevard and Washington Avenue, Philadelphia, PA. Hosted by the Delaware River Power Squadron for people who sail and power. (215) 779-5849, (267) 250-2474

18 winter Lunches in Shady Side The Shady Side (MD) Rural

Heritage Society’s Winter Luncheon Series will feature Barry Kessler’s family fishing fun. $15. (410) 267-0654, shadysidemuseum.org

19 Annapolis “Ducks Unlimited” Banquet 6 to 10 p.m. Sheraton

Hotel, Annapolis. Full mean, open bar, raffles, and silent and live auctions all to benefit local wetland conservation efforts. $95 per person; $165 per couple; includes Ducks Unlimited membership for one year. (410) 268-3036

19 Annapolis Maritime Museum winter Seminar 7 to 8:30 p.m.

McNasby’s Oyster Company Building, Eastport. Historian, musician, and author Cliff Long will discuss “Smugglers, Pirates and Nelson’s Blood: A History of the Rum Trade.” $10 for members; $15 for non-mem-bers. (410) 295-0104, amaritime.org

21 rock hall expo 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Rock Hall Fire House, MD. Enjoy

the offerings from more than 50 businesses, including restaurants, gift shops, B&Bs, and hunting, boating, fishing, and building aficio-nados. (410) 639-7483, [email protected]

22-24 2009 Yacht Brokers Association of America

International Conference Maritime Institute, Baltimore. ybaa.org

24 Speed and Passion 7 p.m. Fawcett Boat Supplies,

Annapolis. Fawcett’s free Winter Seminar Series brings Gary Jobson of Jobson Sailing. [email protected], fawcettboat.com

26 Concert by Joe Stead 7:30 p.m. Calvert Marine

Museum, Solomons. $10. (410) 326-2042 x41, calvertmarinemuseum.com

26 Tony hiss: Saving the Shore 6:30 p.m. Performing Arts

Center, Chesapeake College, Wye Mills, MD. Nationally acclaimed author of The Experience of Place. Sponsored by the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum. Free. (410) 745-2916, cbmm.org

28 America’s Boating Course 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. USCG

Station, Philadelphia, PA. Hosted by the Delaware River Power Squadron. (215) 779-5849, (267) 250-2474

28 freezin’ for a reason: Polar Plunge 2009! Tim’s Rivershore

Restaurant, Dumfries, VA. Live music, costume contests, and prizes to support Special Olympics Virginia. (703) 359-4301, polarplunge.com

28 Judge Yachts open house BBQ and Seafood Bash!

Noon to 5 p.m. Denton, MD. Boat deals, tackle, rods, electronics, food, and prizes! (410) 479-9770, [email protected]

28 Night in the Museum Gala 7 to 11 p.m. Havre de Grace

Maritime Museum. Food and live entertainment to benefit the museum’s educational and outreach programs. hdgmaritimemuseum.org

28 Saltwater fishing expo 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Annapolis

Elks Lodge #622, Edgewater, MD. Great deals and demos! Ocean and Bay tackle from top-shelf tackle dealers. $5. mssaannapolis.com

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28 South river on the half Shell Presents: oysters Alive

7 to 10 p.m. Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Philip Merrill Environmental Center, An-napolis. Fun, food, drink, oysters, and the Rob Levit Trio to benefit the South River Federation. Bid on vacations in France and Cape Cod, dinner at local restaurants, works by local artists, specialty baskets, and more. Auction donations are being accepted. Admission is $50 per member, $70 per non-member, and $75 at the door. southriverfederation.net

28-Mar 1 Don't Be a Diesel Dork!

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Downtown Sailing Center, Baltimore. Taught by Chris Oliver (the “Diesel Doctor”). (410) 727-0722, downtownsailing.org

28-Mar 14 oUPV Six Pack Course

Prince George’s Community College, Largo (MD) Campus. Fifty-six-hour course, with a March 14 test, offered by the True Course Captain’s School. (301) 322-0797, [email protected]

March

1 Preservation workshop 1 to 4 p.m. Havre de Grace Maritime

Museum. Get expert advice on how to care for your family treasures for future genera-tions. $20. hdgmaritimemuseum.org

3 ethanol Seminar 7 p.m. Fawcett Boat Supplies, Annapolis. Enjoy

Fawcett’s free Winter Seminar Series with Alex Zahl of the Army Corp of Engineers. [email protected], fawcettboat.com

3-Apr 30 USCG Auxiliary Courses 7:30 to

9:30 p.m. Seneca Valley High School, Ger-mantown, MD. The Gaithersburg USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 24-08 offers three safe-boating courses Tuesdays and Thursdays: Boating and Seamanship, Sailing and Sea-manship, and Basic/Advanced Navigation. (202) 263-4898, [email protected]

4-25 America’s Boating Course 7 to 9 p.m. Main St. Meth-

odist Church, Suffolk, VA. Four Wednes-days. Taught by the Nansemond River Power Squadron. $30. (757) 399-0051, [email protected]


McNasby’s Oyster Company Building, Eastport. “Ospreys on the Rebound” by Melanie Lynch. $10 members; $15 non-members. (410) 295-0104, amaritime.org

6 friday free fridays Calvert Maritime Museum,

Solomons. The free Heritage Concert Series brings the Fathers & Sons Barber-shop Quartet and The Patuxent Pearls, sponsored by the Southern Maryland Heritage Area Consortium. (410) 326-2042 x41, calvertmarinemuseum.org

6 USCG Captain’s License Course Annapolis School of Seamanship. For

more courses, call (410) 263-8848 or visit annapolisschoolofseamanship.com.

7 America’s Boating Course 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bennett’s Creek

Fire Station #5, Suffolk, VA. Taught by the Nansemond River Power Squadron. $30. (757) 399-0051, [email protected]

7 Northern Virginia Chapter CCA Save-a-fish Banquet/Auction

fundraiser 6 p.m. Shriners Kena Temple, 9001 Arlington Blvd, Fairfax. VA. Full bar social, dinner, and live auction and raffle, featuring an HDTV, Nikon digital camera, LL Bean fly rod combo, guided/charter fishing trips, and other items. $50; includes one-year CCA membership and subscrip-tion to TIDE Magazine. (703) 626-2668, (703) 407-8921

7 oyster roast 2 to 5 p.m. Little River Seafood, Burgess, VA. Bean soup, hot

dogs, soft drinks, coffee, and some raw and steamed oysters. $20 advance; $25 at gate. Kids under 10 get in free. Two dollars gets you a beer or some wine. Benefits Smith Point Sea Rescue run byy volunteers. (804) 453-3955(757) 399-0051, [email protected]

7 Stu Apte Book Signing Noon to 3 p.m. Bass Pro Shops, Arundel Mills,

Hanover, MD. Meet “The king of the Tarpon,” renowned Saltwater fly-fishing personality Stu Apte and author of Of Wind and Tides Memoirs. basspro.com

7-8 USCGA Boating Safety Course 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Bladensburg (MD) Waterfront Park. Taught by USCG Flotilla 24-3. $25. (410) 531-3313, (301) 261-7735

8 Daylight Saving Time Begins 2 a.m.

10 Basic Boating Certification Course 7 p.m. Alexis I. duPont

High School, Greenville, DE. Hosted by the Wilmington Power Squadron. $25 for advance registration; $30 at the door. (610) 444-5155, (302) 733-0289

11-12 America’s Boating Course 6 to 10 p.m.

USCG Station, Columbus Boulevard and Washington Avenue, Philadelphia, PA. Hosted by the Delaware River Power Squadron for power and sail. (215) 779-5849, (267) 250-2474

12 Annapolis Maritime Museum winter Seminar

7 to 8:30 p.m. McNasby’s Oyster Company Building, Eastport. Reporter and author Larry Chowning will discuss Deadrise and Cross-Planked: The History of Wooden Deadrise Boat Building. $10 for members; $15 for non-members. (410) 295-0104, amaritime.org

13 St. Patrick’s Concert 7 p.m. Captain Salem Avery House,

Shady Side, MD. Concert features Maggie Sansone on the hammered dulcimer ac-companied by Sue Richard on the Celtic Harp and Peter Brice on the Irish button accordion. Desserts and coffee. $15 for members, $20 for non-members. Proceeds benefit Shady Side Rural Heritage Society. (410) 867-4486, shadysidemuseum.org

14 Gulls & Terns: Talk & hike 9 to 11 a.m. Impress your friends

when you tell them that “Seagull” is actu-ally a Ring-Billed Gull. Your guide from the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center in Edgewater, MD will teach the tricks to distinguishing amongst the species of gulls and terns found on the Chesapeake Bay. Bring binoculars. $4 per person, for ages 10+. (301) 238-2737, serc.si.edu

14 National Capital Angling Show 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Georgetown Prep School Field House, North Bethesda, MD. Enjoy presentations by master anglers, vendors, guides, lodges, and conservation-minded souls. ncc-tu.org

14 Youth habitat Court 10 a.m. to noon. Chesapeake Bay Maritime

Museum, St. Michaels. Using acting and role-playing, kids will learn about the environment and the challenges it faces. Kids should bring a favorite costume piece and their imaginations. $3 for museum members; $5 for non-members. cbmm.org


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14-15 ocean Sailing Semi-nar Annapolis. The

Cruising Rally Association's intensive seminar strives to make offshore pas-sages safer and more fun. carib1500.com

14-21 America’s Boating Course 9 a.m. to

1 p.m. Gatling Point YC, Isle of Wight, VA. Two Saturday classes taught by the Nansemond River Power Squadron. $30. (757) 399-0051, [email protected]

17 St. Patrick’s Day Go green!

17 St. Paddy’s Day Party! Boatyard Bar & Grill, East-

port. Jeffery P. Maguire rules the roost as the Boatyard is transformed into Magu-ire’s Irish Pub for the day! Irish food and beer, free St. Paddy’s glass, live music, and more. boatyardbarandgrill.com


McNasby’s Oyster Company, Eastport. Janie Meneely will present colorful Chesapeake songs and stories. $10 for members; $15 for non-members. (410) 295-0104, amaritime.org

19 Basic Boating Certification Course 7 p.m. Thomas McKean

High School, Wilmington, DE. Hosted by the Wilmington Power Squadron, the largest regional boating organization for all boaters who power, sail, and paddle. $25 for advance registration; $30 at the door. (610) 444-5155, (302) 733-0289, wilmingtonpowersquadron.org

20 first Day of Spring !

21 from Seed to Shoreline workshop 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Environmental

Concern’s Wetland Learning Center, St. Mi-chaels. Get a behind-the-scenes look at living shorelines, and follow the path of a Spartina alterniflora seed as it is collected in the wild, processed, sown, grown, and planted in a living shoreline. $10 for members of the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum or Environmental Concern; $15 for non-members. cbmm.org

21 Nautical rummage Sale 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. United Methodist Church,

College Park, MD. Items to be sold include anchors, boat hardware, ropes, marine stoves, life jackets, and more to benefit the Sea Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay Region. (703) 472-3145, (301) 646-0805

21 St. Patrick’s Day Boat Show Jackson Marine Sales, North East,

MD. Get deals on new and used boats, free refreshments, and green beer! Financing, insurance, slips, and repair on Mercury, OMC, Volvo, Yamaha and Kohler. Meet factory reps. (410) 287-9400 x220, jacksonmarinesales.com

21 USCG America’s Boating Course 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. USCG Station,

Columbus Boulevard and Washington Avenue, Philadelphia, PA. Hosted by the Delaware River Power Squadron for power and sail. (215) 779-5849, (267) 250-2474

21-22 fishing and Boating flea Market Com-

modore Hall, 1909 Old Eastern Avenue, Essex, MD. New and used fishing tackle, boats, trailers, and professional knife sharp-ening. Sponsored by the Essex-Middle River Chapter MSSA. (410) 686-2348

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25 fly fishing 6 to 7:30 p.m. Waterworks Park, Annapolis. Six-

week Wednesday night course taught by Jake Derlink. Adults learn about fly fishing equipment, knots, casting, flies, aquatic insects, and more. For fees and more information, contact [email protected].

25 Virginia Adopts the Chesapeake Bay Deadrise as State Boat, 1988

28 Canoe excursion Morning paddle along Muddy Creek and the Rhode

River in Edgewater, MD to learn about the many tributaries of the Chesapeake Bay. Seek out wildlife with your guide from the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center. $12 per adult; $6 per kid ages six to 12 years. (301) 238-2737. serc.si.edu

28-29 Diesel engine Class Annapolis School of Sea-

manship. Hands-on class teaches operating theory, preventive maintenance, and basic troubleshooting and repair skills. (410) 263-8848, annapolisschoolofseamanship.com.

28- 29 Don't Be a Diesel Dork! 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Down-

town Sailing Center, Baltimore. Taught by Chris Oliver (the “Diesel Doctor”). (410) 727-0722, downtownsailing.org

28-Apr 12 Annapolis in Pink!

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28-29 west river hosts huge In-water Used

Boat Show 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Clarks Land-ing at Shady Oaks, West River, MD. Many boats will sell at or below wholesale! (410) 867-7700, clarkslanding.com

29 Maryland Day marylandday.org

29 Maryland Day Mother and Daughter Tea

1 and 3 p.m. Two seatings at the Captain Salem Avery House in Shady Side, MD. Free admission. Register by March 20. (410) 867-4486, shadysidemuseum.org

30 CAPCA General Meeting 7:30 p.m. Annapolis Elks Lodge,

Edgewater, MD. James Robinson & Son present “It's All about Insurance.” capca.net

31 Children’s Day at the Museum 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Havre de Grace

Maritime Museum. Learn to tie knots, help build boats, play like a sailor, and cre-ate crafts. Moon Bounce and kite flying. $10 per family of four ($2 for each addi-tional member) or $3 for single admission. Children under age three years admitted for free. hdgmaritimemuseum.org

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October 8-12U.S. Sailboat ShowAnnapolis—usboat.com

October 15-18U.S. Powerboat ShowAnnapolis—usboat.com

T he Baltimore Boat Show blew through town January 21-25 like a warm burst of sunshine on a rainy

day. Lots of families with young kids were there, as well as some pretty cool boats and accessories, of course! This indoor boat show offered up a variety of fun events and activities, including SpongeBob SquarePants and other local mascots and celebrities. Here is some of the buzz from the Show.

“It was definitely a better show for us than last year. We also have some new tricks up our sleeves we’re going to try next year,” says Steve Ripley, co-owner of Fawcett Boat Supplies in Annapolis. Stay tuned.

“I was encouraged about the range of high-quality boats that were priced to sell, including those designed to get families out fishing,” says PropTalk’s C.D. Dollar. “The quality and technology have advanced every year. The Show had countless turn-key op-portunities for buyers and lookers.”

“The entertainment and vendors made it a truly family fun event, and not just

You Can’t Spell Baltimore Without Boata business venture,” says Rick Boulay Sr., president and owner of Chesapeake Whalertowne in Grasonville and An-napolis. “Because we were able to bring our full line of boats to the Show—one of our biggest displays ever—we could give show-goers a catalog snapshot of our Boston Whalers. All the fun-fare activities, accessories, retailers, active and credible financial institutions, and manufactur-ers’ displays of engines and other marine systems really energized the atmosphere at the Convention Center. We left with five times the leads we had last year as a direct result of the Show! And, every exhibitor got a chance to display his wares, because the shuttle dropped show-goers off on one side of the convention center and picked them up on the other side of the Show; there were no blind areas. If you are a marine business in this area and you did not go to the Baltimore Boat Show this year, you are kicking yourself today. It was a Show for both buyers and sellers.”

“I was surprised by the number of prospective first-time boat owners who

showed up. It was a low-pressure atmo-sphere, with an overall “help the boater out” theme. The Baltimore Boat Show has a great regional feel to it, drawing people to the fun and delivering the dream,” adds Frank Longino, president of Southport Boat Works.

“The Show was packed with product and fun,” says PropTalk editor Joe Evans. “The Sham-Wow guy brought the same amount of product as he did last year and was completely sold out of his super-absorbent towels by noon on Saturday. He spent the rest of the weekend selling mops. Everywhere I went there was excitement, including the turbine-powered world speed record-smashing race boat Miss Geico, the TakeMeFishing.org kids casting attraction, radio-controlled model boats in a huge pond, a paddle-boat pool to keep the kids entertained, continuous seminars on fish-ing and cruising topics, Ravens cheerlead-ers, and even Sponge Bob Squarepants in person. Sponge Bob was my favorite. He’s awesome. And, the word is, many boats were sold at incredible prices.”


DIFFERENCES Spring High Low H. Ht L. Ht Range Onancock Creek +3 :52 +4 :15 *0.70 *0.83 2.2Stingray Point +2 :01 +2 :29 *0.48 *0.83 1.4Hooper Strait Light +5 :52 +6 :04 *0.66 *0.67 2.0Lynnhaven Inlet +0 :47 +1 :08 *0.77 *0.83 2.4

DIFFERENCES Spring High Low H. Ht L. Ht RangeWindmill Point +1:56 +2:13 *0.50 *0.50 1.5Wolf Trap Light –0:07 +0:27 *0.65 *0.65 1.9Urbanna 37°39’ +3:04 *0.58 *0.58 1.7Norfolk 36°51’ +0:15 *1.12 *1.17 3.4

DIFFERENCES Spring High Low H. Ht L. Ht RangeMtn Pt, Magothy River +1:24 +1:40 *0.88 *0.88 1.0Chesapeake Beach –1:14 –1:15 *1.12 *1.14 1.1Cedar Point –3:16 –3:13 *1.33 *1.33 1.4Point Lookout –3:48 –3:47 *1.37 *1.33 1.4

DIFFERENCES Spring High Low H. Ht L. Ht RangeSharps Island Light –3:47 –3:50 *1.18 *1.17 1.5Havre de Grace +3:11 +3:30 *1.59 *1.59 1.9Sevenfoot Knoll Light –0:06 –0:10 *0.82 *0.83 1.1St Michaels, Miles River –2:14 –1:58 *1.08 *1.08 1.4

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PropTalk’sTide & Current Tables

Provided by

DIFFERENCES slack before floodmax flood slack before ebb max ebb flood speed ratio ebb speed ratio food dir. ebb dir. flood knots ebb knots ON CHESAPEAKE BAY ENTRANCE: Wolf Trap Light, 0.5 mi west of +1:43 +2:00 +1:34 +1:36 1.2 1.0 015° 190° 1.0 1.2 Stingray Point, 12.5 mi east of +2:18 +3:00 +2:09 +2:36 1.2 0.6 030° 175° 1.0 0.8 Point Lookout, 5.9 nm ESE of +3:45 +4:53 +4:57 +4:15 0.5 0.3 340° 161° 0.4 0.4 ON BALTIMORE APPROACH:Poplar Island, 2.2 nm WSW of –0:44 –1:26 –0:57 –0:49 0.6 0.8 359° 185° 0.5 0.6 Thomas Point Shoal Lt, 0.5 nm SE of –0:25 –0:09 –0:43 –0:41 1.0 1.3 033° 191° 0.8 1.0 Chesapeake Bay Bridge, main chan +0:16 +0:08 –0:17 +0:13 0.9 1.1 025° 230° 0.7 0.9

CHESAPEAKE BAY ENTRANCE

BALTIMORE APPROACH

C & DCANAL

March 4 March 11 February 16 February 25

February 15 - March 14 Currents

kts.MaxSlack kts.MaxSlack kts.MaxSlack

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1448 1856 -1.0 2208

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1703 1909 -1.0 2147

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1531 1820 +2.2 2132

9 0006 -1.9 0315 0611 +2.5

0931 1234 -2.5 1621 1905 +2.2

10 0054 -2.1 0412 0709 +2.7

1031 1328 -2.4 1706 1948 +2.2

11 0142 -2.3 0507 0807 +2.7

1127 1420 -2.3 1747 2029 +2.2

12 0229 -2.4 0559 0859 +2.7

1222 1507 -2.1 1827 2106 +2.1

13 0008 0312 -2.4 0650 0947 +2.5

1315 1550 -1.8 1904 2141 +2.0

14 0043 0350 -2.4 0738 1031 +2.3

1407 1632 -1.6 1939 2215 +1.8


MarinasMarinasFF or most of us, the marina is essentially the exit ramp

from the day-to-day grind to the waterborne delights of the Chesapeake Bay. It’s where we keep the boat—rigged, serviced, shining, and ready to run. If the marina/

boat owner partnership is a good one, the only worries we have in the heat of the season are measured in the inventories of snacks, sunscreen, libations, fuel pricing, and a bit of navigation and deci-sion making on where to go.

At this time of year, black bears and boat owners are beginning to notice the lengthening of the days. For the bear, it means it’s time to wake up and forage. For the mariner, it’s time to call the yard to make sure that the boat is prominent on the work list so she will be ready to go at the first sign of spring. From my days

working in a boat yard, I know the anglers will be the earliest to call, and they are certainly the most agitated if the boat is not painted, de-winterized, and ready to splash when striped bass sea-son breaks out. The prudent boat yard manager takes care of these guys first or risks enduring whatever level of angst and voodoo the angler can conjure up for the occasion.

Sometimes, a clever boat owner will drive through the boat yard around lunch time to deliver a modest bribe of hot-wings, burgers, a rack of hot coffees, or a six-pack of beer for the boys to ensure special consideration. This works!

What doesn’t work is presenting the boat yard with a work list in late February with the expectation that the tasks will be com-

At this time of year, black bears and boat owners are beginning to notice

the lengthening of the days.

by Joe Evans


4883 Church Lane Galesville, MD 20765

Phone (443) 607-6306Fax (443) 607-6308

[email protected]

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Establ ished 1865Hartge Yacht Harbor

pleted ASAP. In boat yard jargon, ASAP means, “We’ll get to it after all other proj-ects with specific due dates are complete.” It really helps the relationship between owner and boat yard to plan the work in the fall, and work to a target date. At least then, the service manager can make a fair guess on what’s possible or not.

A large dose of understanding will help things go smoothly over time, as well. As you suffer through your chores in a climate-controlled office downtown and dream about how much more fun it is to be out chasing fish and catching rays on the Bay, the boat yard crew is out in eight de-grees Fahrenheit, leaning against a 20-knot breeze and wondering how the hell to get the epoxy to cure on a patch job. No bot-tom paint will be applied when the wind chill takes the temperature down to Arctic levels. Varnish doesn’t flow well in the cold. Additionally, once the shrink wrap is cut, that’s that, and the boat will then be open to the weather come snow, ice, or acid rain. In fact, other than small remov-able projects that can be accomplished indoors, the bulk of the seasonal work will happen in a tight window, beginning with the earliest taste of spring and running

non-stop until everyone is launched and mostly happy. This is the time of year to bring hot coffee and chocolate instead of beer.

Of course, if you have more time than money and you enjoy working outdoors, you can do the work yourself. Many yards encourage owners to do their own paint-ing. Others just tolerate it, and some don’t like to entertain that kind of mischief at all. Casa Rio Marina in Mayo, MD, Jabin’s Boat Yard in Annapolis, and Campbell’s Bachelor’s Point Boat Yard in Oxford are good examples of places that allow owners to do their own work. The complication for the operators of self-help marinas is in maintaining an environmentally compliant facility. This is much easier when everyone working on boats is trained and on the payroll. But, there is great value in the shared misery and camaraderie of owners and professionals working together to get the fleet ready for the season.

Tom and Susan Campbell’s offerings in Oxford, by the way, include three boat yards with the character and talent to care for and even build classic boats, collect-ables, and dream machines. Their Jack’s

Point Yard with its covered slips is a good place to visit if you are out sightseeing for interesting old boats.

Some boat yards have upped the service ante by arranging indoor storage and main-tenance for their customers. The Hinckley Yacht Service programs in Oxford and Annapolis and the Mathews Brothers in Denton, MD have programs for storing and working on boats indoors. They will fetch your boat and deliver it to the indoor shed where routine maintenance and repair work can progress regardless of the whims of the weather gods.

Once the boat is launched and ready for the season, for many, the marina becomes a second home community. This requires a whole different set of amenities to sup-port the fun, with a focus on easy access to home and the Bay as well as resort features and supplies to make the weekends special. While small operations simply offer dock-age and service, some on the Bay have developed full spreads, including swim-ming pools, restaurants, dock bars, live music, playgrounds, putting greens, and transportation to town centers for shopping and entertainment.


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Rock Hall, MD could be the quintessential family spot with beautifully landscaped grounds, two swimming pools, horseshoes, flower gardens, a gift shop, American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC)-certified tech-nicians, a playground, picnic pavilions, bi-cycles, kayaks, and a weekend bar and grill with occasional live music. Across the Bay and up the Patapsco River, the Baltimore Marine Center at Lighthouse Point offers a heated pool, a fitness center, a self-serve laundry, a heliport, jet and marine fuel, two restaurants, a tiki bar, a nail-care spa, dry cleaning, boat sales, full repair services, land storage, and a Blockbuster video shop. Norview Marina in Deltaville, VA has developed its own society of maritime escapees who gather on the docks each weekend to party and play supported by a captain’s lounge, a pool, laundry, a bath house, and quick access to some of the best fishing on the Bay. Further north, Zah-niser’s Yachting Center in Solomons offers dockage, service, comprehensive repair and refit talent, food, a pool side bar, and bikes.

While these represent just a small sampling of the broad options for full-

time, full-service, totally fun places to keep your boat, it’s important to note that all of them are certified clean marinas. The state-sanctioned Clean Marina Program establishes the criteria for environmen-tal awareness and compliance for these critical-area operations. In order to become a clean marina, operators must achieve stringent standards of behavior, equip-ment, design, and awareness, including storm water run-off controls, petroleum handling, vessel maintenance practices, sewage handling, waste management, and regulation knowledge. To see a list of clean marinas in Maryland, go to dnr.state.md.us/boating/cleanmarina. A list of participating clean marinas in Virginia can be found at virginiacleanmarina.com.

An overview of Bay marinas would be incomplete without considering those places that exist primarily to accommodate those who simply need a place to dock, re-lax, and provision for the next jaunt as they tour the Bay. These are destination marinas offering access to cool places, or they are resort attractions in their own right, or both. The Harbor Inn Marina, for instance, provides easy access to the quintessential shopping avenue in St. Michaels. But, it is

also a renowned spa matched to a luxury hotel and a casual restaurant for a sublime escape plan. The resort aspects are even more impressive at huge spreads such as the Bay Creek Resort and the Kings Mill Marina in Virginia. Bay Creek in Cape Charles features golf and shopping, while the Kings Mill Resort offers a famous spa experience, golf, three restaurants, and shuttle service to Kings Dominion and Old Williamsburg.

Then there are special stops along the way, such as Mike Morgan’s St. Michaels Marina where you can tie up, fuel up, grab a bike and tour the town, get a nice lunch, and polish off the experience with an excellent cigar from Morgan’s dockside selection. There aren’t many places you can do that any more.

This article can’t take in all of the fine marina options on the Bay. There’s not enough paper here for that. however, we would love to hear your thoughts on special places that have treated you well in your Chesapeake Bay maritime experi-ence. Please send your story to [email protected].

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L yn Jackman, office manager at Casa rio Marina in Mayo, MD says, “In addition to our 15-ton boat

TraveLift, we now have a 35-ton TraveLift to go with the new deeper TraveLift well and boat ramp we installed last year. The lift came by an ice-busting barge up the Rhode River and Cadle Creek. After about 20 years here, Richard Maldeis became the general manager of the marina last fall. And, this coming April, we’ll also host a yard sale. Keep posted with PropTalk for more news about us.” (410) 798-4731

With the help of about 30 people, three tractor trailers, a forklift, and a large crane, the Gingerville Yachting Center recently welcomed a new 80-ton TraveLift. “The four-wheel drive, four-wheel steering TraveLift can move powerboats longer than 100 feet with a 27-foot beam. We’re rebuilding the marina so we can better serve bigger boats,” says marina owner David Phipps. This is arguably the largest and widest lift in the area. The marina is located near the South River’s Route 2 Bridge. (410) 573-1047

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“This past fall, Smith’s Marina added a new 35-ton TraveLift to keep our other 35-ton lift company and to accommodate our customers. We are a full-service marina and boat yard on a nice protected cove on the Severn River. Check out our complete range of spring commissioning services as well as our 65 in-water, year-round and transient slips, and winter storage for more than 200 boats. We also have a public boat ramp, a pumpout facility, a marina store, and year-round fuel service, the only one on the river. Our new slip rental season

M arinas on the Chesapeake are here to serve you, and they aim to please. Many have made some changes and upgrades to their facilities recently to get ready

for the spring splash. Here are a few marinas we heard news about so far this year.


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begins this spring,” says Valerie Smith, who owns the marina with her husband

Rick. “We have been family owned since 1936 and are quite friendly and accommodating.” smithsmarina.com

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This past December, three Chesapeake Bay marine businesses made Boating Industry Magazine’s list of the Top 100 Dealers for 2008, which recognizes quality business operations, customer service, marketing, and professionalism. Prince william Marine Sales Inc. in Woodbridge, VA ranked third and earned a Best in Class award; Lynnhaven Marine in Virginia Beach, VA ranked 25th, and hoffmaster’s Marina in Woodbridge ranked 76th. boating-industry.com

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“Beginning this summer, you can add Rich-mond, VA to your list of docking destinations. The Marina at rocketts Landing is being built as a new mixed-use marina in central Virginia. Located on the banks of the James

River, this complex features Richmond’s first and only dockside to-go restaurant, the Boathouse at Rocketts Landing. The facility will have floating docks, a fuel dock, pumpout services, restrooms and showers, water and power hook-ups, a pool and beach volleyball court, telephone and cable connections, a bike path nearby that connects Williamsburg to Richmond, and its own harbormas-ter,” says Jason Vickers-Smith, vice president of The WVS Companies, the developers of Rocketts Landing. rockettsvillage.com

DreDGinG Up neWs“The channel to Jones Creek has just been dredged to 6.5 feet. We are excited, because this will allow us to haul deeper boats for spring commissioning,” says Phil Young of Young’s Boat Yard. “For more than 50 years, we have been a fam-ily owned and operated do-it-yourself yard with maintenance services. Visit us on Jones Creek off Old Road Bay near the mouth of the Patapsco River in Edgemere, MD.” youngsboatyard.com

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T o help the Maryland Clean Marina Initiative reach nearly 4000 boaters, the Marine Equipment & Sup-

ply Company (MESCO) has donated oil absorbent pads to the initiative. “We also have expanded our product selection to help our marina custom-ers with their compliance efforts. These products are cost-effective and efficient and complement our growing category of environmentally friendly products,” says Jim Walsh of MESCO, a Mid-Atlantic wholesale marine parts and accessory distributor, based in Thorofare, NJ. mesconet.com

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Our summer cruise in Maine was wonderful, and our pre-trip planning paid off, but we learned some valuable lessons we would like to share.

Our first recommendation is about managing your expectations, keeping a positive spirit, and

remaining flexible. As much as we plan and dream our way into a cruising adventure, it’s still important to remind ourselves that it is only a plan, and we might change it based on any number of factors. Plans can change quickly because of things out of our control, such as fog, wind, mechanical failures, and a myriad of other complica-tions. This is part of the adventure. In other words, “enjoy the journey” is the first rule of maritime travel.

We have many friends whom we wanted to visit in Maine, but we didn’t want the pressure of meeting up with them on pre-determined dates because of the unforeseen obstacles that might detain us. Therefore, we told people that we would be in touch a day before we were in their neighborhood, and if it worked out to see them that would be great; if not, so be it. That philosophy eliminated a lot of stress.

Early on, we realized that there is so much to see that we would only be able to visit part of our wish list. The Cruising Guide to the Maine Coast by Hank and Jan Taft was our Bible, and we strived to visit as many five-star attractions as we could. To avoid frustration, we narrowed our focus to remote islands that are difficult to reach by car. This had two benefits: few-er crowds and smaller, manageable harbors and villages, which could be explored on foot in a few hours. Places like the Isle of Shoals, Jewell Island, Eagle Island, North Haven, Frenchboro, Swan’s Island, Roque Island, and Deere Isle provided great exploring and protected anchorages. Many great destinations were only an hour or two

Notes from a

Down East Sojournby Peter and Cathy Trogdon

Bee Weems rests near Maine's rocky shore.

Peter Trogden contemplates his next move on the way to

Maine.


apart. Some days, we explored a destination until noon and then moved onto another great location for the evening. This variety made our days relaxing and rewarding.

Staying connected to family, friends, and work was easier than expected due to our Verizon broadband service and booster. This service also provided detailed weather maps via the NOAA weather data online. In some remote coves, protected by a rocky shore and tall trees, and where the tidal change was 18-20 feet, we only had service at high tide. But we were amazed to find Verizon service all the way Down East to the Canadian border.

Before the trip, we asked others who had made the trip what we should expect along the way. Many remarks were of cau-tion about rocks, currents, tides, and fog, so we were a bit nervous about the dangers and challenges we would be facing. It is always important to be vigilant, and there are more dangers in New England than on the Chesapeake Bay. There is an impor-tant difference between cruising in New

England in a slow sailboat and traveling in a power yacht capable of cruising at 16 knots. We found that we had the power and control to overcome the strong currents that a sailboat would not be able to handle comfortably. This gave us confidence to explore more.

With time and faith, we became comfortable running the boat at all speeds in the fog. Bee Weems, a 36-foot cruiser built by Zimmerman Marine in Virginia has a Down East-style hull, similar to the working lobster boats in Maine. The prop and rudder are above the keel, as is customary in these kinds of boats. We noticed the lobstermen did not go to the trouble of dodging the lobster buoys, which dot the water everywhere like a starry night sky. So we decided we would ignore them too. We never picked up a float or had to

untangle the line from our prop. However, in deep waters, the lobstermen use a double float system. This might be because of the extreme tides and current or weather con-ditions. We did not realize the floats were connected with a line near the surface, so we did hook up on one of these rigs. We quickly learned, however, to recognize that one float points toward its mate 20 feet away in these situations, and so we avoided going between them.

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When we got tired of cruising in fog, we learned to head inland where the land warms quickly in the morn-ing, and the fog burns off early. This was a valuable lesson, because there are days on the coast when the fog never subsides. That gets old after awhile. On days like that, all you can see are the lobster floats as you pass by. The water and horizon and sky are all the same shade of gray.

Another big help was our radar and chart plotter from Nobeltec, which worked perfectly, giving us accurate data every step of the way. The tides and current data were updated auto-matically minute-by-minute giving us detailed information about our route. We have all the data in books and on charts too, but it was very timely to have it on screen as we changed plans underway.

Some days offered up surprises. On our second day, we developed a hole in our exhaust hose and had to be towed into Ocean City, NJ for two days of repairs. This costly delay could have been avoided had we stopped the boat when we heard the slight change in tone in the engine. The seas were rough, and we were eager to get to Sandy Hook, and I remember hearing a very slight pitch change in the engine. Then 30 minutes later, the main engine shut down, and there was smoke in the engine room. The lesson learned is to investigate immediately any change in your boat’s operation no matter how small. As it turned out, we spent two days in a place we hadn’t intended to stay, but we made the best of it. We met some nice people and traveled briefly on the Intracoastal Waterway of New Jersey. Due to bad weather, we couldn’t travel on the outside once we set out again. This was an insignificant hiccup in the grand scheme.

The cruising experience frequently offers opportunities to meet interesting people. We always bring aboard new Weems & Plath products to give to other cruising yachtsmen we meet along the way, and then we ask for their feed-back. This practice has created many interesting evenings with new friends we have met on the water.

The U.S. Coast Guard is very serious about stopping and inspecting vessels near the Canadian border. Be sure to have your radio on and your paperwork ready, as you will most likely be boarded before you arrive in Canada or on your way back into the United States. We were approached three times on the same day by three different Coast Guard vessels!

If you visit Canada, you need to show your passport to clear back into the United States. Also, your insurance carrier should be notified if you plan to extend your cruising plans beyond your policy coverage. Our policy needed to be updated to cruise into Canada.

As we prepared for our trip, we decided we wanted to spend as much of our vacation time as possible exploring Maine rather than simply traveling over the waves. Consequently, we asked a very capable friend to consider bringing the boat back home for us so we could maximize our time in Maine. Since we planned this long before leaving the Chesapeake, we were able to take some hands-on shakedown jaunts with our delivery friend to help him become familiar with the handling and systems of the boat. This helped us all to become confident and comfortable with the ar-rangement, and it allowed us to share the fun of the voyage.

In summary, we believe the most important lesson we learned is that it is important to plan as much as possible before undertaking an adventure like this knowing at the same time that a certain amount of flexibility and a willingness to go with the flow is the key to a fun, fulfilling adventure.

An interruption near Ocean City, NJ.

Down East appetizers on the Bee Weems

About the Authors: Peter and Cathy Trogdon own and operate Weems & Plath, the quintessential navigation and precision maritime tool company in Annapolis.

The seas were rough, and we were eager to get to Sandy Hook, and I remember hearing a very slight

pitch change in the engine. Then 30 minutes later, the main engine shut down, and there was smoke in the

engine room


M y wife Elaine and I first sailed down the ICW in 2002-03 in a 29-foot sailboat. We took

two months meandering down the ICW’s myriad of bays, rivers, creeks, canals, cuts, sounds, and lagoons stretching from An-napolis to Ft. Pierce, FL. It was truly a great experience—one we wanted to repeat. But, if you stay on the ICW and don’t go “outside” into the ocean, you must motor or motor-sail at least 80 percent of the time. We needed a small trawler that was economical to oper-ate and big enough for both of us. We purchased our 25-foot Ranger Tug, Bay Ranger, from Gratitude Yachting Cen-ter in Rock Hall, MD after the 2007 U.S. Powerboat Show in Annapolis.

Elaine and I spent the 2008 boating season as one long shakedown on the Bay prior to our October departure. Our first concern was being able to carry as many provisions and as much gear (stuff!) as we did on our previous ICW trip. The fears were unfounded. After loading the essentials, we still had lots of room, so we added all the things we had in the wait-and-see pile.

Three words describe the main dif-ference between the first ICW trip in the sailboat and this trip: WARM AND COZY! All along the way on both trips, people kept saying, “It’s an unusually cold fall this year!” The first trip, I wore the very same wool sweater, foul weather gear, ski hat, and gloves in Fernandina Beach, FL in mid-December that I wore going through North Carolina in early Novem-ber! This time, however, my cold-weather outfit never saw the light of day, because we were WARM AND COZY in Bay Ranger’s heated cabin! Elaine got much more knitting done on Bay Ranger, because she was warmer and spent no time tending sails. On Bay Ranger, we can sit up high in the light and airy cabin with a cup of coffee and enjoy an expansive view outside. On the sailboat, we were down below with only small portholes to see out.

We motored six to seven hours at around seven knots for about 50 miles a day on Bay Ranger, compared to about 30 miles per day at five knots in the sail-boat. As a result, we arrived in Ft. Pierce on Day 46 of this trip, while it was Day 60 in the sailboat (including a six-day

we would not have attempted with the sailboat. There was always room for us on the fringe of a crowded anchorage, because we could anchor in shallower water than most other boats.

We also were able to pass under 20 bridges between Norfolk, VA and Bra-

denton Beach, FL that would have required an opening for our sailboat. Bay Ranger has a vertical clearance of 13 feet, compared with our sailboat’s 44-foot mast. One of the more tense moments of an ICW passage can be waiting in a narrow approach for a bridge to open while experiencing a strong following current. Throw in a group of other boats fighting that same current, all trying to stay back from the bridge and avoiding each other, while staying off the bottom, and it can test your boat-handling skills and your patience. We were delighted to be able to slip past waiting boats in those situations.

We loved our years as “raghaulers,” and we are better powerboaters because of our sailing experience. The most im-portant experiences for us are the same regardless of the boat. Our fondest memories of both trips include beauti-

ful anchorages with awesome sunrises and sunsets and experiencing a wide variety of waterway scenery from large estuaries and sounds to the most remote creeks. A small, close-knit community of boaters, sail and power, experience the ICW in the fall. These cruisers bond easily and cross paths frequently as they move south. The southbound destinations are as varied as the cruisers and their vessels. The common thread among ICW travelers, sail or power, is a safe and enjoyable journey to the prize: an extended pleasant warm winter stay.

About the Author: Ed Henn and his wife Elaine are Chesapeake Bay cruisers who like a taste of warm weather every now and then. When they are not on Bay Ranger, among other pursuits, they deliver PropTalk Magazines.

So, here I sit in a marina in Bradenton Beach, FL waiting for cold, cloudy days to tackle the proj-ect of comparing this Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) trip with our previous one. But the sun keeps

shining, and the temperature stays in the high 70s, so I just have to force myself.

ICw: I See why

Near Annapolis this past fall, Elaine Henn ap-pears ready to launch Bay Ranger's inaugural trip down the ICW. Photo by Ed Henn

by Ed Henn

maintenance delay). Our 110-hp Yanmar diesel spent $673 in fuel, compared with our sailboat’s 27-hp Yanmar diesel, which spent $129! This time, however, we saved $80 in ice by having refrigeration and saved additional money in marina costs, because we made the trip in less time.

Bay Ranger’s shallow 26-inch draft kept us off the bottom even while crossing heav-ily shoaled inlets. The shallower draft also allowed us to stray safely from the magenta line of the ICW charts (sometimes inten-tionally, sometimes not). In some cases, we saved time and distance by setting a shorter course across a body of water than the magenta ICW course suggested. Our shallower draft also opened up anchorages


Most of the boat tests you read are done in one day over a period of a couple of hours. This one

was conducted over three days out of Ocean City, MD with runs to the offshore canyons and 12- to 14-hour days. I was invited to fish the White Marlin Open on a 51-foot Riviera powered by three Volvo Penta IPS (integrated propulsion system) drives. I have participated in the White Marlin Open since its beginning when Jimmy Mosko had the idea that a white marlin tournament out of Ocean City just might work. He was right, and today it is the largest and richest white marlin tourna-ment in the world.

IPS drives have been around for a few years and are just now catching on with the owners of sportfishing boats. The people at Volvo Penta thought the White Marlin Open would be the perfect venue to show off their product, and they were correct.

On Monday morning, I was on the dock at 4:30 a.m., and we headed out in the

pre-dawn darkness to a spot our captain, Ed Szilagyi, had selected somewhere near the Norfolk Canyon. As is always the case, much planning and discussion (arguments) went into the selection, but in the end, Ed used his total authority as captain to make the final selection.

The first thing you notice about the IPS drives is how quiet they are. Then you realize there is no odor from the diesel engines. And finally, there is the realiza-tion that the entire boat is free of even the slightest vibration. I have been running to the canyons out of Ocean City since 1973 in everything from a 20-foot Wellcraft to a

63-foot Viking, and this was beyond a doubt the quietest trip I have ever made.

Good weather does not always smile on the White Marlin Open, but this day was absolutely perfect. Light winds, smooth seas, and bright sunshine. Unfortunately, the fish did not cooperate, and while we raised a couple of whites and a blue, we failed to hook anything. During this lack of action, Ed told me about the IPS drives and how they work.

First the quiet, vibration free operation is due to the short drive shaft, the rubber suspension, and the fact that the exhaust exits under water. This exhaust setup also re-duces the smell of diesel fumes and any chance of station wagon effect

where the exhaust gases actually enter the cockpit or cabin. The exhaust from IPS drives is released in the water and carries back well behind the boat.

The placement of the drives where the props are facing forward allows the power to be fully utilized because the props are operating in clean water that has not been

Volvo’s IPSby Eric Burnley


The IPS drives were compared to a conventional two engine installation on identical boats. The boat with the IPS drives had 35 percent better efficiency at 38 knots, 30 percent better fuel consumption at 30 knots, and was 15 percent quicker out of the hole. Add these figures to the reduction in installation time, and you have some pretty impressive savings.

For more information on IPS drives, contact Volvo Penta America, 1300 Volvo Penta Drive, Chesapeake, VA, 23320; (757) 641-2254.

About the Author: Eric Burnley, a Del-aware native, has been writing outdoor features since 1973 for the full gamut of magazines including Outdoor life, Field and Stream, Saltwater Sportsman, Sports Fishing, Marlin Magazine, and numer-ous regional publications.

disturbed by conventional running gear. When turning, the entire unit moves in the direction of the turn giving immediate response to the helm. The two-counter-rotating props remove any side force, so all the power is directed forward.

The real test of the maneuverability came on the trip home when we missed the opening of the Route 50 Bridge by five minutes. The bridge opens every half hour during the summer, and if you miss an opening, you have to wait up to 30 minutes for the next one. During the White Marlin Open, there may be 30 or more boats waiting in line, with each one trying to maintain position in a very strong current.

At first, Ed used the joy stick to hold us in place, and then he demonstrated a new gadget that worked with the GPS to hold us steady without anyone touching the controls. We stayed in one spot while all of the boats around us were moving back and forth trying to maintain position. Back at the dock, we moved into our slip as quickly and as quietly as a cat. Had we been docked side to, we could have slid

in sideways. These IPS drives allow more precise maneuvering than is available with any other system.

We had a lay day on Wednesday and went back to the Baltimore Canyon on Thursday and found all sorts of life, from large bait pods to yellowfin tuna and porpoise. Within the first half hour, we hooked a double header on whites, and due to the excellent maneuverability available with the sportfish option, we boated and released both in a very short time. With four released white marlin, we certainly proved the IPS drives will raise fish. We also had several other billfish in the baits that jumped off or decided not to eat.

The Volvo Penta IPS system can be installed in any boat, and the time required to install the system is 50 percent less than it would be with a conventional engine set up. The fuel savings is also great. We used less than 500 gallons a day fishing the canyons out of Ocean City from a 51-foot boat. Other 50-footers I have been on used twice that much fuel, and they were run-ning two engines while we had three.

by Nancy Noyes


W aking up each morning in his aerie-like home overlook-ing Saltworks Creek off the Severn River, Bob Slaff begins his day feeling fortunate and happy, not just for

his beautiful surroundings, but for nearly everything in his life.“Being a fishing captain on the Chesapeake Bay is like being

aristocracy,” says Slaff, who at 85 still relishes taking friends out on his 30-foot Alura cruiser Inmar. In fact, Slaff, a long-time journal-ist and activist on behalf of the Bay, the region’s marine trades, and local politics, seems to enjoy just about everything, with the Chesa-peake Bay and its hundreds of tributaries running a close second to his family.

Transplants from northeastern Pennsylvania, Slaff and his wife Esther have lived in the Annapolis area more than a quarter century, but their attachment actually started about 20 years earlier when his responsibilities on behalf of a marine supplies distributorship he helped build, initially to import British Seagull motors, brought him to town on business. “I was calling on Fawcett’s,” he explained, “and I fell in love with Annapolis.” Even though he and his wife were not to settle full-time in the small waterfront community of Epping For-est just outside Annapolis until 1982, “That was pretty much the end of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania,” he says with a characteristic twinkle in his eye.

His strong commitment to the area and active efforts on behalf of the Chesapeake Bay not only fill him with enthusiasm and help pro-vide the energy to stay active and involved on a daily basis, but also have resulted in some signal honors. In 2007, for example, Governor Martin O’Malley recognized him as the state’s first Ambassador of the Chesapeake Bay, a designation of respect for “significant and extraordinary contributions to the maritime community and to the promotion of recreational fishing and boating in Maryland”—or, as Slaff himself puts it, “for years of loving the Bay and talking and writing about it.”

Over the years in Annapolis, Slaff has done a great deal more than just talk and write about the Bay—though he’s done plenty of that, to be sure. Not long after he moved his family and his business to Annapolis in 1982, he was recruited by then-Executive Director Mick Blackistone to the Marine Trades Association of Maryland. He went on to become president of that organization from 1986 to 1989. Meantime, he also was appointed to the Maryland Boat Act Advisory Committee, on which he has served continuously since 1988. He’s also put in time as President of the Susquehanna River Basin Association (1973-1976, while still living in Pennsylvania) and as a member of the Annapolis Maritime Advisory Board for four years in the late 1980s.

“From his days with the U.S. Navy to his work as a journalist, Slaff has demonstrated a lifelong passion for our waterways, and a tireless commitment to Maryland’s unrivaled maritime community,” said Governor O’Malley when he named Slaff as the first Chesa-peake Bay Ambassador of his administration. “I can think of no more appropriate candidate.”

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In addition to waterway-specific activ-ism, Slaff worked with long-time friend Dick Dein, a retired Coast Guard officer, to help establish the Chesapeake Area Professional Captains Association and transform it from a social network to a professional association.

After Slaff retired from IMTRA, the marine distributorship, in 1990, he and Dein went on to form a loose partnership to undertake a variety of marine-related ac-tivities, including a few years as fishing charter captains aboard Inmar. “It’s no fish story,” Slaff says, proudly dis-playing a 2001 photograph to prove it. “We caught the biggest fish of the year, a 52-inch, 55-pound rockfish, but we didn’t turn it in, so it wasn’t recorded.”

Although he no longer shares an office in Eastport with Dein, on the less-than-serious side of things, Slaff does remain in service to the Maritime Republic of Eastport (MRE) as the Admiral of its Navy, having signed on for this tongue-in-cheek duty when the MRE first was formed a decade ago.

Slaff claims to have started boating at the age of 14 or 15 when he took a Barnegat Bay pumpkin seed sailboat out onto Pennsylvania’s Lake Harvey “and capsized im-mediately,” he recalled with a laugh. It wasn’t long before he tried again, however, and his excitement about being on the water has never abated.

After earning his high school degree from Wyoming Seminary in 1940, he entered the University of Michigan, where he promptly joined the NROTC. During his sophomore year, as the United States entered World War II, Slaff enlisted in the Navy and went to work flying anti-sub-marine patrols in the blimp service out of Lakehurst Naval Air Station in New Jersey. After the war in Europe came to a close, he went west, slated to become a supply officer for the invasion of the Japanese homeland. When the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki resulted in the Japanese surren-

der and made that invasion unnecessary, however, he was able to return home to Pennsylvania and eventually go back to the University of Michigan to complete his degree.

Stints in both his own family’s newspa-per and magazine distribution business and his father-in-law’s clothing business in the Wilkes-Barre area eventually gave way to

a maritime preoccupation when he began importing and distributing Seagulls, then adding other products such as Avon in-flatables and Whale pumps, and an assort-ment of other products from Europe. Once he was fully entrenched in this marine-ori-ented business, it was only a matter of time before the Slaff family would put down roots on the Chesapeake Bay.

Bob and Esther celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary last year. Boats have been part of their family for nearly all of that time. Shortly after they were married, they were given a 15-foot sloop as a joint

birthday gift, and their careers in boating took root.

Today, the Slaffs keep a 36-foot sailboat (hers) and the Alura (his), and remain active in cruising circles, enjoying the weekly dinners at the Eastport Yacht Club through the year and weekend cruises when the weather’s right. They look forward to the annual sailing picnic for St. John’s Col-

lege students, in which they have participated for many years, and a variety of other activities aboard boats.

As part of his long involve-ment in the Department of Natu-ral Resources’ Boat Act Advisory Committee, Slaff has become a good friend of fisheries manager Bob Lunsford, and together they have been exploring the farthest reaches and most remote parts of the Bay and its tributaries. Slaff is quick to say yes to virtually any invitation to get to know a part of the area he hasn’t seen before, especially if it’s off the beaten path. Actually, it would have to be off the beaten path, because he has spent so much time cruising and exploring, there aren’t very many popular spots he hasn’t vis-ited. He’s always happy to share whatever knowledge he gleans, whether it be through a column in a regional publication or by sharing a copy of DNR’s handy maps of water access points in the watershed with anyone who’s interested.

“I’m trying to get across that Maryland has great fishing and boating access spots,” he said. “Maryland loves the Bay, and I do, too.”

For a copy of the DNR map of water access points throughout the region, e-mail Slaff at [email protected].

About the Author: Nancy Noyes is a freelance writer with a deep background in newspaper editorial, journalism, and publish-ing with credits in SpinSheet, Soundings, Yachting, Sailing World, and many other outlets. She has been the sailing columnist for the Baltimore Sun and she was the managing editor of the once famous and sorely-missed Publick Enterprise magazine in Annapolis.

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SKETCHESWe have to start somewhere, so let me

take you back to the early 1970s. I was privileged to have known a boatwright named Rueben Johnson.

In boatyard jargon, the enduring label of “wood butcher” could have been used, but it never would have applied to Rueben.

Rueben worked his magic on the wooden craft of the day—the pre- and post-WWII Owens, Pacemakers, Chris-Crafts, and the like. The wooden boat purist or budget-minded boat owner, neither of whom chose to make the leap of faith to fiberglass, needed the skills of a Rueben. Construc-tion type—whether double planked, carvel, clinker/lap strake, or smooth-skin plywood—mattered naught to him. Keel, stem, ribs, or other structural member replacements and refurbishment were not impossible tasks. They just took a bit more time. His artistry was clear in replacing all or part of a bright-work transom.

Rueben had the eye. It was marvelous to watch

him go about his work and learn from him. A perfect example is how he would go about replacing the sheer strake of an early ‘60s lap strake cruiser. Rot had appeared, and as he removed fasteners and peeled the plank back, the full extent became known. Thankfully, no rot had crept into the underside of the deck and deck carlings, but the rub rail needed replacement. The damaged plank was put aside. We’d probably term this process “open and inspect” in today’s boat-speak. Rube would approach this part of the process like a doctor as-sessing an ailing patient to judge the extent of the problem.

Rip out was always the easy part. The major hours went into replacing and sistering ribs and rebuilding the stem. But imagine the final product. The strake would be perhaps eight inches at the aft end flaring to 14 inches at the stem. Thickness could vary slightly from three-quarters of an inch at the narrow end, but the flare could require a bit more “fat,” as Rueben would say.

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So it was up to the wood loft where he would select a suitably dried four/four ma-hogany plank. Down to the planer, then to the band saw for a rough cut, using the old plank as a template. Then up on the scaf-fold to check the fit. Back down for a sec-ond cut. If acceptable (and I rarely noted more than that second cut), out came the clamps, his well-used hand planes, mallet, and chisels. Once he was ready to install the replacement plank, out came his two electric drills, one for countersinking and one for driving home the fastenings. Only then would it be the time for the glue pot and screws. He preferred a resin and pow-der mix and never used anything but silicon bronze fastenings. He cut his own plugs from scraps from the same board so the grain would match. Trim work, caulking, priming, and painting completed the task.

Even considering the results, customers had to be won over to his way. Not because his work was questioned. On the contrary, he was a master at his trade and turned out top-quality work. If he messed up, he’d go off the clock and fix it on his nickel. His customer relations challenges stemmed from the “quick fix and do it cheap” mentality of many boaters. With various chemical rot fixers on the market at the time, Rueben had to convince folks that they didn’t work. Bluntly, he refused to use any of that stuff. His cure for wet and dry rot was simple and always the same—“a boat carpenter.”

With today’s seemingly endless variety of alloys, space-age materials, and chemical stews, wood has been relegated to cabinetry and trim. Many boaters are of the mind that weather-exposed bright work trim is to be avoided, because it is just too much trouble to maintain. As a result, the “Rue-

bens” of the boating world have become hard to find. And taking this a step further, modern design has given away to computer aided design (CAD) programs leading to computer aided manufacturing (CAM), which takes the guesswork out of lofting, molding, and cutting. After all, automation is more cost effective.

From a practical perspective, Rueben would not fit easily into our automated and synthetic world. He’d still have preferred to “eye-ball,” “pick a board whose grain would take a good turn,” “measure twice, cut once,” and then “cut and fit.” Perhaps that’s bad news. But from a conceptual perspec-tive, he might fit very well. For instance, to Rueben CAM would have meant “Carpen-ter And Materials.

About the Author: D.C. “Merf” Moerschel has been messing about in boats longer than he cares to recall. Retired, living in Annapolis, he plies the Bay and other waters in his Albin trawler Salty Dog and only does stuff he likes to do.

This is the kick-off for a new series gener-ated from the inimitable brain synapses of Merf Moerschel, PropTalk’s resident sketch artist, magazine distribution specialist, and full-time mariner. The aim of these sketches is to provide glimpses of our Chesapeake Bay—its people, places, boats, and events in words, photos, and pencil sketches.


The last article I wrote was from my new home up in the tundra in Central New York, where the snow hasn’t stopped since

Thanksgiving, and the temperature today will be right around zero. I remember read-ing the 2009 Southern Waterway Guide and plotting my Hermione’s next cruise, which was intended to be a “week or so” around the holidays.

Unlike most Bay boaters, who have to wait for the spring warm up, we were able to cruise south from the Melbourne, FL area to the upper Keys, enjoying wonderful warm weather all the way. Our plan to stay in Eau Gallie all winter and work on the

boat turned out to be Plan A. It was a good plan, and it made perfect sense. But after a month of snow and a drive back south in a sleet storm just before the holidays, Plan B evolved. Mike’s mother lives in Vero Beach, a few miles to the south of Mel-bourne. We decided to cruise the 40 miles or so down in Hermione for Christmas, taking a couple of days to cruise between Christmas and New Year’s before heading back to the Indian River. I convinced Mike that, “No work will get done in the holiday week, and we’ll get right back and put our nose to the grindstone.”

As we were just tying up at Vero Beach on Christmas Eve, a solo cruiser we’d met

last year arrived in his dinghy asking to book a passage north through the Erie Canal next spring. He lives aboard his Nordhaven trawler in Vero in the winter and single hands her up to Chesapeake City in the summer. He wants to do the Erie Canal on our ancient woody. We pointed out that his Nordhaven would be a little more spacious, and we’d be happy to take him through the locks, but he wants a passage aboard Hermione. Having told him we’d show him the boat at 11 a.m. on Christmas morning, we spent three hours trying to clean her up a bit after her time in the yard and on the rails in Eau Gallie, where she picked up an impressive amount of mold while we were away.

The continuing story of the travels of Jody Reynolds, Captain Mike Wright, their two dogs, and Fred, a well-behaved fake parrot, on Hermione, their 1925 57-foot Elco— Editor.

Hermione’s Winter Escapeby Jody Reynolds


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The following day, we left Vero for our little voyage. Once we pointed Hermione’s aristocratic nose to the south, it was an easy proposition to keep heading for the Keys, which was my thinking all along. That, of course, has evolved into a month-and-counting stay in Islamorada, at Founders Park Marina.

During the 260-mile trip south, Her-mione developed a new electrical quirk, which turned out to be a cooked alternator. Also, Sparky, our antique Kohler genera-tor, decided to take another vacation, so we had a convenient excuse to linger here in the Keys while we addressed those issues. It was so pricy to stay at this marina by the day, we decided to convert to a month, which made economic sense if you looked at it from my perspective. (Actually, it did make sense, as the nice people here cred-ited the days we spent at the transient rate to the monthly rate.)

The trip from Vero Beach was fantastic, except for the run between Jupiter Inlet and Fort Lauderdale, which we man-aged to transit on a warm, sunny Saturday between Christmas and New Year’s. But, every kind of yahoo imaginable was out on the water enjoying the summerlike weather. You can hardly blame them, since

the north had been experiencing frigid cold for weeks. (Memo to self: NEVER AGAIN).

Oddly enough, the waterway behind Miami is surprisingly open, scenic, and peaceful. I’ve never done the trip from Lauderdale south in the Waterway and was surprised at the number of really nice anchorages.

For years, ever since sailing down the Hawk Channel (ocean side of the Keys) in the early ‘90s on my Hylas with her 6.5-foot draft, I’ve wanted to experience the island side of the channel. It’s absolutely fantastic, as long as you don’t draw much more than Hermione’s three or so feet. What’s really amazing is the cruising along the clearly-marked shallow stretches. For some reason, there’s more water outside the channels than in them along this route. The more you drop your rpms, the more distance you will make, because with more speed your stern sinks as the bow rises, and you slow down.

You don’t want to go fast here anyway. If you do, you’ll miss the beautiful clear blue water, the dolphins, and yes, the manatees, a family of which likes to hang out under our boat here at the dock.

The other night, we returned to the boat after dark after stopping by the famous Lorelei’s Tiki Bar for some happy hour music—we are in the Keys after all. (And for those who were were dismayed when the Lorelei at MM 83 turned into a tourist trap, I’m happy to report that it’s being brought back to its former glory as a locals pub). I asked Mike if he wanted a beer. Walking to the aft deck where we keep our supplies of Newcastle and Kalik, I forgot that the cooler had been moved to the side deck and that we’d left the aft lazarette open in anticipation of an earlier, daylight return to the boat.

Next thing I knew, my armpits were at deck level, and I was standing on the lazarette floor having managed to scrape my leg pretty badly.

Though I’ll bear a couple more scars, the copious amounts of Neosporin (never leave the dock without it), and Mike’s excellent bandaging techniques seem to be working remarkably well. Other than the fact that I unwittingly left Oxford, MD in 2007 with two broken vertebrae, this is my first significant medical incident aboard Hermi-one. Mike’s had some back problems, but sharing Hermione’s engine room with two Chrysler 318s doesn’t leave much wiggle


room. I’m getting out of all the work I’d promised to do. Life is pretty good. The dogs are annoyed, as I haven’t taken them kayaking or swimming in the past several days.

In theory, we’re going to be responsible people and point Hermione north to Eau Gallie and the Indian River at the end of our month here. Mike will have to tie and gag me to leave this wonderful water. Unfortu-nately, challenges back in the real world are calling, so we may actually have to go with the promise of coming back here for the month of March. Mike swears we will go outside from Miami at least to Jupiter inlet, unless it’s blowing a gale.

Problem is, once we return to the Indian River, reali-ty may set in, and adding another 500 miles plus to your trip seems like a silly idea. It is, if you look at it from a pragmatic perspective. But that’s never stopped me. If I made all my decisions based on pragmatism, I would have missed about 45,000 miles of glorious yachting.

I’m finally working on that marketing plan and a de-sign for our website but had to postpone a photo shoot here in the Keys as I’m a little behind on boat cosmetics.

When we head north in the spring, and keeping Mike’s rule of keeping at least 100 miles south of the frost in mind, we’ll stop to enjoy the Chesapeake Bay. Then we’ll return to the beautiful St. Lawrence—my river or Mike’s river, depending on whom you talk to and focus on the Alexandria Bay area on the U.S. side and Ivy Lea/Gananoque on the Canadian side of the spectacular 1000 islands.

To have her new diesel engines and perhaps a genset, Hermione is going to have to earn her keep with some paying charters. She will also need some sprucing up to accommodate photo ops. We are looking for sponsors for three major classic boat shows in the 1000 islands, the Rideau Canal, and the Trent Severn Waterway, all incredible cruising destinations.

She will also take passengers from the American side of the River to the less-commercial Canadian side, where options range from pristine Canadian park islands to quaint villages and the wonderful city of Kingston, Ontario, the Annapolis of the north. We are launching a boat/hotel cruise program in the 1000 Islands whereby guests may come aboard for trips and stay comfortably in nice hotels along the way.

We’ve had a long talk with our girl, and explained that if she wants to continue these cruises from Canada to Key West with stops along the Bay, she’s going to have to make a contribution.

About the Author: Jody Reynolds is a life-long mariner who has converted from sailing to what she terms the “re-ally dark side, antique wooden motoryachts.” Hermione is owned by Misty Rivers, Ltd., with the intention of running historic charters to give antique boating enthusiasts a taste of the yachts of the 1920s. Captain Mike Wright is a yacht surveyor with a 100-ton masters license.


They’re Already Planning Their Fall Festival!

H ead honchos at the Clas-sic Yacht Club of America (CYCA) visited Baltimore’s

HarborView Marina in January to co-ordinate “dress ship” and other plans for the Classic Yacht Festival September 18-20. CYCA’s plans include the Icebreaker Dinner/Dance April 18, Flag Raising June 5-7, Mid-Summer Rendezvous July 17-19, Late Summer Rendezvous August 14-16, and Change of Watch Dinner October 17. classicyachtclub.org —by Bill and Robyne Reynolds

It’s All About the Boat Shows…

A fter enjoying the Atlantic City Boat Show February 7, the Upper Chesapeake YC (UCYC,

or UckYuck, as they call themselves) will meet March 4 and travel to the St. Patrick’s Day Boat Show at Jackson Marine Sales in North East, MD March 21. groups.msn.com/ucyc

Surf Fishing for Derbies?

O n February 9, the Pasadena Sportfishing Group enjoyed Lee Samson’s highlights from

his DVD “Fish the Surf ” and enjoyed prizes and a 50/50 to benefit the group’s three Kids’ Fishing Derbies this year. Our meetings are free and open to the public. The 17th annual Fishing Flea Market and Show at the Earleigh Heights Fire Hall February 14-15 will feature more than 150 tables stocked with new and hard-to-find fishing and boating items (pasadenasportfishing.com). —by Paul Coakley

Cruising Club NotesToo Many Raisins in My Raisin Bran

W ords my seven-year-old sputtered during a particularly volatile crank-fest one rainy, cold February morning. I know the feeling. Being on the hard or ice-bound is tough for everybody; it’s cold, lonely, and boring. Perhaps that’s why a few cars are starting to return to the marinas, spilling out their contents with owners eager to get a head start on boat

prep. At least, that was the case at Casa Rio Marina and Herrington Harbour North this past Super Bowl weekend. In addition to boat prep planning, rockfish, lobsters, boat shows, and perpetual parties are all on the agendas of our Bay cruising clubs this winter. They are keeping busy fishing or at least talking about fishing, dressing up for dining and dancing, and planning Chesa-peake cruises and rendezvous for the coming season. That is how it should be. See you at a marina soon. —Ruth Christie/[email protected]

What To Do When it Rains

O n January 2, Mike Beans, Tim Hellman,

Skip Johnson, Chris Linetty, Rob Pellicot, and Boyd Shoemaker—all from the frederick Chapter of MSSA—chartered a trip with Captain Max King of Virginia Beach Contend-er. We had rain, waves, and 10- to 20-mph winds onboard a 33-foot Con-tender. Using live eels and a nine-rod spread at Fisherman’s Island, the first drift produced a 39-pound rockfish on 20-pound test line. It was one pound shy of a citation. The next drift yielded another fish, followed by a few dog sharks. Around 3 p.m., the wind fell, and the bite came on. We had a triple header, and a few more bites. We left with nine fish from

25 to 50 pounds. Congratulations to Johnson for becoming a member of the 50-pound club! Approaching Lynnhaven Inlet, Captain Max “let the big dogs eat” and opened up the twin 350-hp Yahamas to an eye-popping 53 mph and 68 gph! See videos of this trip and others at youtube.com; key in “Virginia Beach Contender.” —by Chris Linetty

Happy Holiday Hullabaloo

T he Chesapeake Bay Grady-white Club’s seventh annual Holiday Party January 10 was

at the Podickory Point Yacht and Beach Club. The caterers, Jen and Gary of Heav-enly Chicken and Ribs, outdid themselves. Tri-State Marine in Deale, MD donated the oysters on the half shell and fruit tray. The club, Boater’s World, and Grady-White Boats donated all the great door prizes. Debi Sutton won the 50/50 raffle of $85. Members flocked to the Baltimore Boat Show in January and donated items to the Tri-State Fishing Flea Market February 7. We will travel to Fort Myers Beach, FL February 20-22, and have in-vited sister groups in Virginia and Florida to the Grady-White Palooza in Knapps Narrows August 21-23 ((410) 747-5638, [email protected]). —by Donna Kaler

The Butterfly Jig Is Up

E xpert angler and author Lenny Rudow gave the Annapolis Chapter of MSSA an earful about

butterfly jigging during the club's January meeting. At the Saltwater Fishing Expo February 28 at the Elk’s Lodge in Annapo-lis, we will present four pro lectures on Bay and ocean fishing and host a rod and reel raffle. In addition to charter trips and ocean fishing, we all look forward to the Chap-ter Meeting with Greg Buckner (trolling for trophy rockfish) March 18, Rockfish Season in April, the Boatyard Bar & Grill Opening Day Fishing Tournament and Party April 17-18 in Eastport, the Chap-ter’s and MSSA’s Spring Tournaments, the Tunament in June, the September Crab Feast, and more. mssaannapolis.com —by Pete Abbott and Kevin McMenamin


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N ew officers (below) and Board of Governors (Dusty Rhoads, Gail Higginbotham, and

Chuck Gorum) for the Back Creek YC (BCYC) were installed January 24 during the Commodore’s Ball in Annapolis. Members enjoyed filets of mignon or halibut, salad, a silent auc-tion, dessert, and dancing. February 21 brings BCYC’s second annual gourmet

Red Wine and Chocolate meal. March ushers in a Happy Hour on the 6th, a Mid-Week gathering in Annapolis for dinner, and a Spring in the Islands social on the 21st. The club’s Season Kickoff will be April 18. The week-long annual Club Cruise June 27-July 5 will take members to the Northern Chesa-peake Bay (gobcyc.com, [email protected], ). —by Otto Hetzel

Breaking into Lobsters

T he Down east Cruising Club will kick off the 2009 season with lobsters and the Spring Icebreaker March 14 at a member’s

home near Annapolis ([email protected]). —by Rick Casali

Building More than Just Bulkheads

A t the mouth of the Patapsco River, the Bodkin YC has started phase two of a two-year pier and bulkhead reconstruction

project, due to be done early in 2009. “With better piers and wider slips, we’re able to bring in new members who add to our fun,” says commodore Will McCracken. “There’s something going on all the time at the club. We have a great group of active boaters on the Northern Chesapeake Bay.” Last year, members replaced the 270-foot-long south fa-çade bulkhead and two piers and completed a major interior facelift, with a new roof, new interior paint, a new ceiling, and new carpets. The club operates without paid staff, with all members contributing personal effort to support day-to-day operations and improvements to the club harbor and facilities, which include a picnic pavilion and parade ground with a waterfront view of Bodkin Creek ((301) 258-0786, bodkinyachtclub.com). —by Tom Allen

New BCYC officers for 2009 (R-L): commodore John Oberright, vice commodore Richard Sanger, rear commodore Bill Falk, fleet captain Steve Bacon, treasurer Mary Bowie, and secretary Betsy Beyer. Photo by Viola McAvey

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Albemarle Boat Owners Online albemarleboatowners.comAlbin Cruisers [email protected] Owners Group albinowners.comAnnapolis Sail and Power Squadron aspsmd.orgBack Creek Yacht Club gobcyc.comBlack Boaters Association of the Chesapeake Bay [email protected] Area Professional Captains Association capca.netChesapeake Bay Bermuda 40 Association [email protected] Bay Grady White Club geocities.com/cbgradyclubChesapeake Bay Grand Banks Owners Association cbgboa.orgChesapeake Bay Power Boat Association cbpba.comChesapeake Bay Sabre Association cbsa-sabre.comChesapeake Bay Yacht Clubs Association cbyca.orgChesapeake C-Dory Club c-brats.comChesapeake Mainship Group groups.yahoo.com/group/chesapeakemainshipgroupChesapeake Outdoor Group chesapeakeoutdoor.orgChesapeake Paddlers Association cpakayaker.comChesapeake Women Anglers chesapeakewomenanglers.orgChesapeake Yacht Club chesapeakeyachtclub.comClassic Yacht Club of America classicyachtclub.orgClub Sea Ray clubsearay.comCoastal Conservation Association Maryland ccamd.orgCoastal Conservation Association Virginia ccavirginia.orgCrabtowne Skiers, Inc. crabtowne-skiers.orgCruising Rally Association carib1500.comDelaware River Power Squadron uspsd5.org/squadrons/delaware_river.html

North East River Yacht Club neryc.comNortheast River Power Squadron [email protected] Neck Sail and Power Squadron [email protected] Virginia Sail & Power Squadron nvsps.orgPasadena Sportfishing Group pasadenasportfishing.comPatapsco River Power Squadron patapscoriverpowersquadron.orgPortsmouth Anglers Club portsmouthanglersclub.comPotomac River Sail and Power Squadron usps.org/localusps/potomacRichmond Sail and Power Squadron usps.org/localusps/richmondRockville Sail and Power Squadron usps.org/localusps/rockvilleSeafarers Yacht Club of Annapolis seafarersyc.comSilverton Owners Club silvertonclub.comSolomons Island Yacht Club solomonsislandyc.comSouth Harbor Yacht Club shycmd.tripod.comSouth River Ski Club southriverskiclub.netStingray Harbour Yacht Club stingrayhyc.comSue Island Sail and Power Squadron usps.org/localusps/sueislandTidewater Grady White Club [email protected]. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Division 6 [email protected] Chesapeake Ski Club ucskiclub.orgUpper Chesapeake Yacht Club groups.msn.com/ucyc/ucyc.msnwVirginia Coastal Fly Anglers vcfa.orgWaterway Radio and Cruising Club waterwayradio.netWilmington Sail and Power Squadron wilmingtonpowersquadron.orgWindjammers of the Chesapeake windjammers-chesapeake.org


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e bby duPont is busy with the resus-citation of another classic woody in his home shop near Bozman,

MD. This one, a 1928 22-foot Chris-Craft Cadet (known as the Model One by pur-ists), is duPont’s fourth restoration. “When I buy a boat, it’s a total wreck, a grey boat whose wood has lost all of its color,” he says.

The current project came from a tangle of vines and brush in a backyard in Con-necticut discovered on a side trip to Cape Cod. The boat had suffered substantial charring from a barn fire before a tree fell and crushed her. DuPont’s main interest was in her original Chrysler CM-M en-

gine, which would be a better match for his 1931 Chris-Craft triple cockpit runabout.

DuPont is careful to save everything and use anything salvageable to keep his boats as original as possible. Fortunately, there is very little rot in the boat, so most of the essential hull, deck, and structure remain as templates, guides, and material for the restoration. For the pieces that must be fabricated, duPont makes them himself or turns to artists, such as Bruce Wilson in Salisbury, who recreates the upholstery; Jim Thorpe in Idaho, who can duplicate intricate chromed hardware; and Jerry LeCompte in Cordova, MD, who knows his way around vintage engines.

J. C. Kinnamon on Tilghman Island, MD has a new 40-foot crab boat coming together for Jim MacCullough

from Miller’s Island. Kinnamon is using Coosa foam boards to fabricate the interior structure and decks. The engine will be a 450-hp Cummins. The cockpit will have a short roof behind a spacious 13-foot cabin area with a couple of V-bunks and closets. Aldon Lednum on Tilghman Island is building the running gear, strut, and steer-ing assembly. The boat should be ready to run by mid-March.

A cross the Knapps Narrows Bridge from Tilghman Island is John Kinnamon Sr’s shop, where an

open 28-footer is well on her way to com-pletion. She is quintessentially the same deadrise design as all of Kinnamon’s boats, built by eye and experience, based on years on the water and in the boat shed. She is number 303 from the senior Kinnamon’s shop, and she’s going to Captain Donny Thrift near Cole’s Point, VA for commercial fishing. Thrift intends to power her with a two-stroke 250-hp Yamaha. She should be running by the first of March.

DuPont is installing new wood on the bottom after fabricating and installing fresh mahogany forward stringers and scarfing in an oak keel section. He hopes to be able to save the charred topside planks to keep her as original as possible—not because it makes sense or is easier, but because it’s a challenge and, “probably the right thing to do,” he says.

“I enjoy saving something special that nobody else will,” he laughs.

“Apparently, the builder of a boat acts under a com-pulsion greater than himself. Ribs are strong by defini-

tion and feeling. Keels are sound, planking truly chosen and set. A man builds the best of himself into a boat…”

John Steinbeck from The Sea of Cortez

PropTalk’s Boatshop Reports are not limited to professional boat builders. In fact, we love hearing about the backyard and garage projects that define our passion for being on the water as much as we celebrate the dream machines that come from the dedicated boat shops in the watershed. If you have a boat under restoration, reconstruction, or major modification, or one that is sprouting from plans, dreams, and raw materials, let us know with a note and some high-resolution horizontal im-ages. Send your information, including contact details, to [email protected].

Ebby duPont and his 1928 Chris-Craft Model One (Cadet) restoration near Bozman, MD

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Welding a custom T-top at Miller Marine Fabri-cation in North East, MD. Photo by Bill Griffin


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Bill Judge’s crew at Judge Yachts in Denton, MD recently completed a 36-footer, the Chesapeake model,

featuring a new deck layout with built-in fish boxes, a live well, and a larger engine—a Cummins 480. Judge is setting this boat up for demo rides.

Now in development is a cruiser built on the Chesapeake 36 hull with an extended cabin, queen berth, up-galley, and dinette. The boat is intended to serve as a com-fortable weekender suitable for evening cocktails, modest over-nighting, and local

jaunts with a stand-up shower across from a full head and hanging lockers below. She should be ready to go to her home slip in Annapolis for the summer cruising season.

Another 36-foot Chesapeake is nearing completion for a customer in New Jersey. She is being fit out for bluewater fishing and should be ready to run in March.

Also in the shop is a new 35-foot Express, which will go to Dare Marina and Yacht Sales near Virginia Beach, Judge’s coastal Virginia dealer.

All of these boats, along with most of

the Judge line, will be available for viewing at the fifth annual Judge Open House Feb-ruary 28. Party veterans know to get there early and come hungry to take advantage of the great barbecue and seafood. Come rain or shine, but RSVP by calling Elaine at (410) 479-9770.

After—-Annapolis Harbor Boat Yard repair and paint work on the Trojan 36

J. C. Kinnamon is building a 40-footer on Tilghman Island. Photo by Bill Griffin

Before—Anchor damage on a Trojan 36 at Annapolis Harbor Boat Yard


Pete and Bob Mathews at Mathews Brothers Boats in Denton are wrapping up a 40-footer for Phil

Ratcliffe on the Choptank River. The boat has a full complement of custom features, including a 600-pound per day icemaker, a discreet day head in the cockpit, a full head below, a 12-kW Panda genset, chilled air climate control by Taylor, a 575-hp Cater-pillar engine, upholstery by Steve Price in St. Michaels, a hydraulic windlass and bow thruster, an engine driven hydraulic steer-ing, twin Garman displays with a full suite

be a Bay cruiser with a single Cummins V-Series 380 below deck. The boat features lobster boat-style high sides and a 12-foot beam, which makes her ideal for family cruising. The 28-inch cockpit sides will make for a safe play deck for kids. She will have a V-berth, a galley, and a stand-up full head below. The owner likes to fish, so the boat will have a clean layout on deck with removable seats to clear the way for fish wrangling. The boat should be ready to join the fray for the 2009 spring trophy striped bass season.

John Shannahan at Dickerson harbor Yacht Yard in Trappe has developed the tools, skills, and talent pool to retrofit

Eastbay’s 38-, 43-, and 49-foot Down East-style cruisers. It seems that deck and cabin layouts suitable for chilly days in Maine can be a bit uncomfortable in the hot Chesapeake summer. Mid-Atlantic cruisers prefer a bit more overhang and the ability to close up the cabin for air conditioning.

of navigation and fish-finding instruments, and custom cabinetry below to suit the owner’s tastes. Pete Mathews says, “He’s been a great customer to work with. It’s a one of a kind boat.”

Also in production is a 22-footer for a customer in Alabama. David Morrow of Maritime Insurance Services in Annapolis has volunteered to deliver the boat to Lake Guntersville, AL near Chattanooga for the customer, who was his photography professor in college.

Otherwise, the shop is tied up with ret-rofits and upgrades on previously-delivered Mathews boats and boats from other build-ers for bow thruster installations, varnish and paint work, major refit work, hard-top installations, and a pile of spring prep chores on the more than 50 boats in the Mathews indoor winter storage program.

C omposite Yacht in Trappe, MD has the hull of a 32-foot Wil-lis Beal-designed Down East-

style boat to frame, fit, and finish for a Chesapeake Bay-based customer. The hull was molded at R. P. Boats in Maine and shipped to Composite for building. The Composite team is setting her up to

Also in the yard is a 57-foot Hatteras in need of repairs to her superstructure and a dose of Imron’s new and improved paint in the cockpit and upper bridge deck. The Composite metal technicians are building a crow’s nest with full controls on a 29-foot Strike fishing boat. They are also apply-ing a PropSpeed antifouling treatment to the prop and running gear. PropSpeed is a silicone-based topcoat bonded to metal by a catalyzed etching primer. It works by being too slick for marine growth instead of using biocides or other toxic methods to repel aquatic life. Cool stuff.

Bud Gillis at the havre de Grace Maritime Museum reports that the Chesapeake Wooden Boat Builder’s

School is getting a new home. As a result of a successful capital campaign, the deck under the museum has been enclosed for use as a boat shop. The school is moving from temporary quarters in the basement of the old Seneca Cannery, where boat-building classes have been held as a part of the continuing education program of Harford Community College.

T om Jones at Crab Alley Skiffs in Dominion, MD has a 19-footer coming together for a couple in

Charleston, SC. This one will finish off with fleet white and flag blue Awlgrip topsides and trim.

h inckley Yacht Services on whitehall Creek near Annapo-lis is busy with the interior refit

on Luna Sea, a Baja 430. The work includes new Wilsonart countertops with cherry wood fiddles coated in satin Epiphanes varnish. The boat is also getting a new high-gloss teak and holly sole. Christine Roney of Yacht Interiors of Annapolis is making new valences, bolsters, and cush-ions.

Hinckley service manager, Kip Kool-age is overseeing hull repairs on Michael Brassert’s Hinckley Pilot 35. Once the hull has been faired and prepped, she will be trucked to Hinckley’s climate-controlled paint room in Easton, MD for Awlgrip topcoats.

Martin Hopkins has his Jeanneau 36 flybridge powerboat in for insurance recovery and repairs after a partial sinking last fall due to a blown engine intake hose.

The Judge 35 Express Photo by Bill Griffin Angel Pastrana performs the detail work on a Mathews Brothers 22 in Denton, MD. Photo

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She’s getting a new 370-hp Volvo D6, new wiring, and interior refurbishing. Mechanic Randy Wilkerson, marine electrician Carl Morrissey, and carpenters David English and Russell Ives are handling the work.

Niki and Kent Schwab’s Eastbay 38 from Gibson Island is in for a new Garmin electronic system, including a couple of 4012 touch-screen displays, a 4kW high-definition radar, a GPS/Chartplotter, and fish finding modules. Annapolis Custom Yacht Canvas is building some new canvas for the boat while she’s in the yard.

John White, who manages the marina at Whitehall, is overseeing the replacement of about 60 slips over the winter as the marina stays on track with a two-year plan to replace all of the docks.

Graham Norbury at oxford Boat-yard (OBY) reports that the OBY crew has completed an extensive

interior refit on Gadget, a Hinckley 64 once owned by Walter Cronkite. Improvements included new Corian countertops, fresh varnish, a new air conditioning system, and

new navigation instruments.Also in the works is a major stateroom

refit on Algonquin, a 55-foot trawler, which is getting new teak and maple veneer on her cabinets and a new lighting scheme.

Jim Kavle at Sarles Boat Yard in An-napolis has a very collectable 36-foot Maynard Lowery-designed and -built

deadrise on the railway. The crew is replac-ing the prop and running gear.

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Will Stahlgren of Heritage Wooden Boat Ser-vices inside a 1933 Richardson 26 restoration project in North East, MD Photo by Bill Griffin

Larry Lauterbach glues down the skins on a Lauterbach Special hydroplane in Dominion,

MD. Photo by Bill Wagoner

New maple and teak veneer inside a 55-foot trawler at Oxford Boatyard


T ravis Pittman at Tiffany Yachts in Burgess, VA reports signifi-cant progress on the new Tiffany

38, which has been taking shape in spare moments over the last couple of years. The cabin house, side decks, and foredeck have been joined and faired to the hull. Now, a debate over the choice between Cummins and Yanmar rages even as the boat is made ready for her engine.

Jim weaver at weaver Boat works in Tracys Landing, MD has Miss Scarlet, his newest 62-footer, in the final paint-

ing phase of construction. The teak toe rails feature eyebrow trim to set her off. Palm Beach Towers has finished the metalwork, and the boat should be outside for tower and instrument installation by the end of February. Southern Marine Electronics is handling the navigation and fish-finding package installation. After she splashes and tests out in March, she will head to Isla Mujeres for the sailfish season and then on to Orange Beach, AL, her home port.

Next up is a 63-footer. She has her interior structure, floors, and engine bed in as she waits for the arrival of her twin Caterpillar engines. This one is coming together with a proud bow pulpit, bow rails, live wells, and tuna tubes to suit a California-based angler. She should be ready to run in May.

In addition to several unique restora-tion projects, Jerry LeCompte at Dock Side Boat works in Cordova,

MD has Lee Hunt’s 1955 21-foot Chris-Craft Capri in the shop where he has re-

placed the bottom frames, inner mahogany skins, and outer planks. Once the bottom is finished, the boat will be flipped for a complete deck replacement.

Rob, the junior LeCompte, is splitting time between the shop and business school as the clock progresses toward the birth of his first child. Ashley LeCompte is due in July.

r ichard Scofield at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum Boat Shop in St. Michaels has an-

nounced the launch of the Boatyard Blog (cbmm.org/wordpress) and the Apprentice-For-a-Day Blog (cbmm.org/afad), intended to keep people up to date with museum projects.

George hazzard at wooden Boat restoration in Millington, MD is busy with refinish work on the

interior of a 1955 Chris-Craft Cavalier; final recoating of a 1962 17-foot Cruis-ers Inc. with Interlux Britesides Hatteras white paint, new frames, stringers, chines, and keel on a 1953 Chris-Craft Riviera; new steam-bent oak ribs and planking on a 1964 30-foot Chris-Craft Greavette; new rub rails and paint on a 1950 Penn Yan dinghy; and a 1964 Ford Falcon station wagon revival.

Joe reid’s crew at Mast & Mallet in edgewater, MD has commenced work on a new 25-foot Smith Island crab

skiff interpretation for Ralph and Sue Myer in Easton. She will be built of western red cedar sealed in MAS epoxy. She’ll power

up with a Yanmar 50 diesel. At press time, the jig is up, the planks are on, the prop shaft log has been drilled, and the lami-nated keel is being installed. She ought to be ready to run in April.

Next on the Mast & Mallet building schedule is the cold-molded wooden hull for the 24-foot Annapolis Classic Water-craft Homewood Landing launch.

A llen flinchum’s team at Cypress Marine in Severna Park is per-forming a complete restoration of a

1946 Chris-Craft Rocket. Flinchum found the boat in a barn in Pennsylvania under the care of her second owner. She is all original and only needs extensive refinish-ing, chrome, and engine work to come back to her post-war glory.

A Maynard Lowery classic on the covered railway at Sarles Boat Yard, Annapolis Photo by Bill Griffin

Mike Moore and Guy Gray beside a 12-foot Karl Stambaugh skiff under construction at the Ruark

Boatshop, a part of the Richardson Maritime Museum in Cambridge, MD Photo by Jill Jasuta

A 1948 Greavette comes back to life over new steam-bent white oak ribs at Wooden Boat

Restoration in Millington, MD.


Racing News2009 inBoarD hyDropLane & Jersey skiFF race scheDULe by Joe Evans

offshore Performance racing Chesapeake Schedule

June 6-7 Ocean City, MDSeptember 19-20 Cambridge, MD

for more information, go to oparacing.org.

Bildahl’s Race Images Now Available OnlinePropTalk-contributing photographer John Bildahl has posted more than 1400 close-up race photos from 2006 and 2007 for all the world to enjoy. Prints are available as well at a modest price. Check out the magic at johnbildahlphotography.com/ptalk.

2009 Inboard race Dates

April 18-19 Power in the Park, Portsmouth, VAMay 16 -17 NJ Powerboat Championships, Lake Hopatcong, NJJune 6 -7 Carolina Cup, Elizabeth City, NCJune 26-27 Roanoke Rapids, NCJuly 17-19 Eastern Divisional Championships, Waterford, MI July 25-26 Cambridge Classic, Cambridge, MDAugust 1-2 Thunder on the Narrows, Kent Narrows, MD August 14-16 Hampton Cup/Summer Nationals, Hampton, VA August 22-23 Governor’s Cup, Celina, OHSeptember 5-6 Ragin’ on the River, Port Deposit, MDSeptember 12-13 Mays Landing, NJOctober 3-4 Clarksville, VAOctober 10-11 Hydrofest, Wildwood, NJ

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Fish News By Captain C. D. Dollar


NOAA Postpones Recreational Fishing Registry Requirement

I t’s possible that many saltwater anglers didn’t know that a 2007 revision in the nation’s main fisheries law required them to register by January 1, 2009 with

NOAA’s Fisheries Service if they didn’t already have a fishing license. But strong public input convinced NOAA to give states another year to put in place their own data collection systems. The new deadline for the national saltwater angler registry is January 1, 2010.

For decades, recreational fishermen complained about the faulty data collection method used by NOAA and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). The new registry, included in the revised Magnuson-Stevens Act passed by Congress in 2007, is part of a federal effort to improve fishing surveys to track and quantify recreational angling effort.

Specifically, the national registry requires sport fishermen who don’t have a license but fish in tidal waters for migratory fish such as striped bass and salmon to sign up. Those who fish recreationally in non-tidal inland waters aren’t required to register, according to the final rule.

“Better national surveys of the more than 15 million saltwater anglers will help us demonstrate the important contributions of recreational anglers to both local economies and to the nation’s,” says Jim Balsiger, acting assistant administrator for NOAA’s Fisheries Service. “The registry will help us gather comprehensive data to ensure sustainable fisheries built on the best available science.”

Federal saltwater angler registrations will commence on January 1, 2010 and will include an angler’s name, date of birth, address, telephone number, and the regions where he intends to fish. This information will be used by NOAA to conduct surveys on fishing effort and amounts of fish caught. Once anglers have registered, they may fish anywhere in U.S. federal waters, or in tidal waters for anadromous species, regardless of the region or regions they specified in their registration information.

B ill O’Brien, owner of Shore Tackle, has developed a line of affordable rods designed and built to meticulous specifications and

made by a world-class manufacturer.

These rods will be offered via a new website, tacklecove.com, and at Shore Tackle’s retail store in Grasonville, MD.

The initial line of rods to be offered includes trolling sticks designed for rockfish, as well as bottom-fishing and jigging rods.

“The prototypes were fished this past summer by a few local charter captains and fishermen with rave reviews,” says O’Brien.

Shore Tackle will also offer a full line of gear to tame virtually any gamefish swimming in mid-Atlantic waters. Shoppers may choose a standard outfit or use the online custom rigging feature to choose lure weights, color

combinations, line weights, and other configurations. These rigs will be assembled at Shore Tackle and Custom Rods and shipped to the customer.

The Tackle Cove site will also feature an interactive Captain’s Corner page containing tips and advice on rigging, fishing techniques, and experiences from professional anglers.

O’Brien adds, “We will have the new rods in the shop shortly and will have them at the Annapolis MSSA Saltwater Fishing Expo on February 28t.” For more details, visit tacklecove.com.

Striper Champion Crowned in Virginia

C hristian Seay of Cheriton, VA won the Striped Bass World Championship with a 65-pound, eight-ounce rockfish. His

fish also earned him the monthly prize as well as top honors in the Military Division. Seay won several prizes, including a $1000 gift certificate to Cabela’s and a $750 gift card to Bay Propeller. He also took home a custom-made, bumper-mounted aluminum rod and cooler holder, several rod and reel outfits, and lots of lures.

Time To Register Your Blue Water Tourneys

N MFS reminds bluewater tournament operators that they need to register their events if their tournaments

target highly migratory species (HMS), such as marlin or tuna. Federal scientists and policy makers need to know about your event

so they can collect valuable data to help them assess fish populations and analyze the impact of fishery management actions. The information

also helps ensure the federal compliance with international conservation obligations. Registration is required at least four weeks prior to a tournament at hmspermits.gov or by calling the HMS Management Division’s St. Petersburg office at (727) 824-5399.

Captain Chuck Fisher of BFG Tackle and a fresh striper caught on a live eel near Virginia's Old Plantation Flats. Photo by Joe Evans

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Fish NewsBy Captain C. D. Dollar


Ian Light from Hampton, VA hoists a bright sea-run striper caught near the mouth of the Bay. Photo by Joe Evans

Photo by Joe Evans

Maryland Fisheries Task Force Delivers

“I t’s about time,” was the reaction from many anglers after years of complaints about a perceived management imbalance in favor of

the harvest of fish instead of fostering fish abundance by Maryland’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR).

Consequently, a legislative mandate passed in 2008 created a task force to hammer out fishery priorities. In December, Maryland’s Task Force on Fisheries Management submitted its 2008 Legislative Report to Governor Martin O’Malley, the Maryland General Assembly, and DNR Secretary John Griffin. The Task Force included stakeholders representing commercial fishing interests, recreational anglers, the scientific community, and conservationists. The report contains more than 30 specific recommendations on habitat preservation and restoration, and fisheries stock monitoring and

assessment. Other key points include data management, fishery management, legal issues, and enforcement.

“Enforcing fishing laws and regulations and protecting and restoring habitat are critical issues facing fisheries conservation in Maryland,” says Task Force Chairman, Thomas B. Lewis. “Without quality habitat, other efforts to improve fisheries management and protection will be of limited value.” He adds that, “Without enforcement, even the best fishery management plans are doomed to fail.”

Highlights of the report include recommendations to develop effective land use criteria to protect waterways, use a multi-species philosophy in fish management, clean up the data management system to make it functional to scientists and policy-makers, reconcile antiquated fisheries laws, and create a dependable funding program to support the Natural Resources Police.

Lewis says, “We believe these proposed improvements

will lead to increased citizen involvement, a higher focus on habitat protection and restoration, and additional enforcement support to protect our fisheries. We are also glad to see that many of our recommendations are already being implemented by the Fisheries Service.”

Log onto dnr.state.md.us/fisheries/taskforce/index to read the full report.

In related fisheries news, a 2008 oyster survey by DNR biologists indicated a reduction in disease levels. However, reproduction is still poor for these important filter feeders of the Bay.

DNR has also confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in the lower Susquehanna River and pinpointed a boat docked in Harford County as the source. “Maryland’s freshwater reservoirs have a lot to lose if zebra mussels

get in,” says Dr. Ron Klauda, a biologist with the Maryland DNR. “By taking a few simple precautionary steps now, boater and anglers can help prevent the devastating economic impact and ecological havoc caused by this invasive species.” For more information, click to dnr.state.md.us/irc/zebra/zmussel1.

CCA-VA Hosts Save-a-Fish Event

F ishermen looking to give something back should join the fun at the Northern Virginia chapter of the Coastal Conservation Association’s Ninth Annual

Banquet and Fundraiser. The event features a full bar, dinner, and a couple of auctions. The event is scheduled for Saturday, March 7, from 6 until 9 p.m. at the Shriners Kena Temple in Fairfax, VA. Tickets are $50 per person and include a one-year membership to CCA and subscription to TIDE Magazine. For tickets, call Rob Allen at (703) 626-2668 or Carl Onesty at (703) 407-8921.

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LNG Terminal Approved for Sparrows Point

I n spite of passionate opposition from the fishing community, local lawmakers, and community groups, a liquefied natural gas terminal at Sparrows Point

in Baltimore has been approved by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. The company expects to bring 1.5 billion feet per day of natural gas to the terminal.


FISH FORECASTS

f or the month of february, Maryland’s own Captain Joe riley will be in Guatemala, fishing from the Buena Vista Sportfish-

ing Lodge for Pacific sailfish as well as black, blue, and striped marlin. Captain Riley told PropTalk that in past seasons it hasn’t been unusual to catch sails over 100 pounds, and that multiple hook ups are common. His anglers also have decent shots at tuna and mahi-mahi. Captain Riley believes that the angler should be a part of the whole fish catch-ing experience, and his hands-on philosophy allows the angler to set the hook and reel in the fish. He adds that the lodge is spacious and clean with sepa-rate bedrooms, a community dining room, and an outside bar and grill and private swimming pool. The lodge provides transportation to and from the airport, all food and drink, laundry service, maid service, and more. He recommends the six-night, five-day package, made up of four days of sailfish-ing and a one-day tour of Antigua, the old capital of Guatemala, at a cost of about $3000 per person. He’ll be back in Maryland in time for the 2009 rockfish opener in April.

Captain Joe riley (410) 353-0785 buenavistasportfishing.com jjsrockcharters.com

C aptain Mark Galasso of Kent Island, MD recommends fishing the warm water outflows of area

power plants, including the nuclear facility at Calvert Cliffs near Solomons, for catch-and-release striper fishing. Captain Galasso says these rockfish will hit a glitter white or chartreuse Bass Kandy Delight (BKD) or albino Bass Assassin rigged on a one-half to an ounce-and-a-half lead head. By late February into March he predicts that the creeks and rivers on the Eastern Shore will heat up for white and yellow perch and crappie activity. He prefers minnows on a jighead or grass shrimp on shad darts. The upper reaches of the Choptank, Chester, Wye, and Tuckahoe rivers should hold fair numbers of panfish. As March begins and eases into April, Captain Galasso will be working the Susquehanna Flats for catch-and-release stripers. There can be some beastly rockfish cruising the shallows and hitting topwater plugs, such as Stillwater Smack-its, Lonely Angler, or Tsunamis.

Captain Mark Galasso (410) [email protected]

C aptain walt of Light Tackle Charters predicts, “As long as we don’t go

into a deep freeze, catch-and-release action for stripers at the CBBT (Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel) should remain good. I’ve caught them well into February in years past when the water temps remain in the lower to mid-40s.” Come March, he’ll be on the Susquehanna Flats for Maryland’s special catch-and-release season, expected to run March 1 through May 3. Captain Walt adds that panfishing (crappie and white and yellow perch) in the upper Poco-moke River can be red hot in Feb-ruary through March. This scenic river almost always offers a place to get out of the wind and tangle with these sweetwater gamefish on ultra-light tackle.

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f or February and March, look for breaks in winter’s grip when warmer southern air often makes it possible to work the creeks for panfish. Intrepid Virginia anglers flock to places like the Hot Ditch, a warm-water discharge off the Eliza-beth River that helps fill their fishing needs, especially for speckled trout. Resident stripers begin to stage for the run

upstream at other spots, including the Hampton Bridge complex. Maryland anglers have their own warm-water locales, such as the Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant and a few options in Baltimore’s Patapsco River. February and March can also be prime months to fly south and swap snow boots for flip-flops. Some of PropTalk’s fishing prognosticators are much closer to the equa-tor, waiting for your call.

Jack Detweiler hoists a slippery Severn River pickerel. Photo by Chris Detweiler

Dale Weems from Solomons with his 37-pound, 4-ounce king mackerel caught at the Seven Mile Bridge in Moser Channel at the Seven-Mile Bridge in the Florida Keys on an outflowing tide with Captain Sonny Forrest.


C aptain Sonney forrest of Solo-mons and Marathon, fL looked into his fishing crystal ball and

found that, “catching fish in February and March can be hit or miss most days due to the weather, especially when it’s windy and very cold. “But, he’s quick to say that when the weather’s right, the warm-water dis-charge at the Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant is good for resident stripers. “Any available live bait works great, but it’s just hard to come by,” he says. “Otherwise, try jigging and top-water lures, as the casting will help keep you warm.” He adds that if you can get out on the Patuxent River, you can find white perch on the deeper edges, and yellow neds up river near Wayson’s Corner. Grass shrimp work, as will Fish Bites. He is also spot-on when he tells us that those perch are some of the best eating fish this time of year. “Be prepared for the weather and conditions, along with filing a Float Plan with family or friends,” he ad-vises. “Having fun and being safe are more important than catching and cleaning fish.”

Closer to home, Captain Sonney recom-mends MSSA’s Southern Maryland Chap-ter annual Fishing Fair, held on March 28-29 at the Solomons Fire House. “Many of the best local lure makers and guides will be on hand,” he says.

Captain Sonney forrest(443) 532-0836, (410) 326-6464captainsonney.com [email protected]

C aptain Gary Neitzey (Centreville, MD) says early February through mid-March can be good for

fishing the warm-water discharges where rockfish forage for baitfish. “The colder it gets, the better it is for these waters,” he says. “This is also a good time for pickerel anywhere you find them. And in some years, stripers will show up on the Susque-hanna Flats (at this time). Look for them at the mouth of the Susquehanna River and the deep water off Turkey Point.” Captain Neitzey likes to use light jig heads for rockfishing, mostly quarter-ounce to three-eighths ounce heads, rigged with seven-inch Bass Kandy Delights in shades of white and green. He will also throw jerk-baits such as the Yo Zuri Crystal Minnow if the stripers want something different. He prefers top-water plugs on the Flats. For chain pickerel and yellow perch (catch and release), the Severn and Magothy River fish should hit flies such as Lefty’s Deceiver and Bob Clouser’s Deep Minnow tied in yel-low, orange, and black on #2 to 1/0 hooks. If using spin gear, try minnows, spinners, and shad darts in black, yellow, and purple.

Captain Gary Neitzey(410) 758-4262, (410) 937-8753anglers-connection.com/fishhawk

C aptain Gene Kelly of Tropical fishing Adventures in Central America says the Tropic Star has

had some very good fishing days over the past months. Greg Newett and Dale Carlson released their first black marlins, and Sonny Seale and his wife Karen also released black and blue marlins estimated between 400 and 500 pounds. The Dorado and Amberjack were biting too. The marlin gods smiled on John and Delora McEnaney, who scored a grand slam in-cluding five blue marlin, one black marlin, and a Pacific sailfish. Frank Kosi brought his mom Gwen down to Tropic Star to celebrate the Christmas holidays. Gwen, who is 72 years old, still battles giant yel-lowfin tuna on 21-day trips to Mexico. The mother-son duo released two blue marlins, a black marlin, and a Pacific sailfish.

Tropic Star (800) 280-5565, (631) 668-2019 [email protected]

Captain Sonny Forrest, Dale Weems, and lunch.

A 14-pound dolphin entree caught by Mrs Dale Weems with Captain Sonney Forrest in the Keys about a mile from Sombrero Light.

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No Sale? Donate your boat to the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum. Help CBMM preserve our heritage and take a tax write off to a 501(c)3. See our website at www.cbmm.org or contact Lad Mills, (410) 745-2916 or [email protected]

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Sell Your Boat Fast for Market Value Most sold in two weeks or less. We sell your boat on eBay. List your boat. Get a check. Middle River Boat Sales. (410) 340-0008.

19’ Chris Craft Capri ’58 $34,500, NEW Mercruiser 350 Mag, EFI. Just refurbished & refinished. Call Bob Pierce (410) 353-7826, [email protected] , Sarles Boatyard Yacht Sales www.yachtworld.com/sarles

22’ Mathews Brothers Classic Bay Cruiser ’02 Surprise Fiberglass hull. Yanmar 100hp dsl engine. Stored and maintained by IndoorBoatStorage. Available for immediate purchase. $99,000 Call Mathews Brothers at (410) 479-9720.

24’ Shamrock 246WA ’00 Hardtop w/enclosure, swim platform, low hrs on 5.7 liter Seamax, electric head, VHF, Furuno, trim tabs, Washdown, $27,500 Composite Yacht LLC, (410) 476-4414.

25’ Sea Ray ’89 Impeccable condition with 7.4 Mercruiser engine, new waterpump/ alternator/ batteries. New risers manifolds, heads, in 2007. AC/heat. New canvas and glass $14,950 100’s of Photos @ www.yachtview.com John Kaiser (443) 223-7864 cell anytime

26’ Nordic Tugs ‘97 26-2 Hull was Awlgripped Red in 2003, making her shine like new! Fresh bottom paint. Cummins 4 cylinder 150 hp diesel. Bowthruster. Fridge/freezer equipped galley. Fwd Stateroom, full head. AC & Heat. $169,000. Annapolis Sailyard, [email protected], (410) 268-4100

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26’ Back Cove ‘06 She has been lightly used and well maintained. She only has 90 hrs on her 240hp Yanmar dsl. She lives on a lift at the owner’s home. Raymarine C-80 GPS Chart Plotter with Ches. Bay map, Depthsounder, VHF, Radar arch that supports the aft end of the bimini; bimini has side curtains & forward windshield attachment. She is asking well below the present base price let alone the additional costs of canvas and electronics. Asking $125,000 OBYS (410) 226-0100.

26’ Grady White ’99 $35,900 268 Islander, 250 Yamaha, Trailer, just detailed and inspected, Our Trade! Call Ned Dozier, The Yacht Group (800) 827-8089

26' Sea Hunt Triton ’07 Like new with twin 150 Yamaha 4 strokes. Trailer, upgraded electron-ics and 2013 Yamaha Warranty included. $55,000 obo. 100’s of Photos @ www.yachtview.com John Kaiser (443) 223-7864 cell anytime

28' Albin Flush Deck ’04 Only 506 hours use, always indoor stored in a boathouse for the past four years! Located in St. Simons, Georgia. $109,000 obo. 100’s of Photos @ www.yachtview.com John Kaiser (443) 223-7864 cell

28’ Albin Tournament Express ’02 $99,500 Yanmar 315 dsl 23 kts, bow thruster, radar. Call Jim Kavle (410) 353-2133, [email protected], Sarles Boatyard Yacht Sales, www.yachtworld.com/sarles

28’ Bertram ’87 Great shape, Beautifully maintained, Fully equipped too much to list, New alum. fuel tanks, Priced to sell @ $30,000 Composite Yacht (410) 476-4414.

28' Pursuit 2870 Walk- around ‘04 Very strong, well- outfitted, and well-designed. Twin Yamaha 225hp 4-stroke outboards with just under 200 hours. $84,500 obo. 100’s of Photos @ www.yachtview.com John Kaiser (443) 223-7864 cell anytime

29’ Hinckley Talaria 29 Runabout ’06 WOOD WORKS is a late model T-29 Runabout with many little touches that set her apart from the rest. $355,000. Offered by Hinckley Yacht Brokerage, contact Jennifer (410) 263-0095 or [email protected]

29’ Back Coves ’06 3 available, 2 hardtops and 1 softtop; Yanmar dsl engine, accommodations for weekending, nice electronic packages and much more. Prices starting at $157,500 OBYS (410) 226-0100.

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DOWNEAST'95 42' Hinckley Talaria F/B'94 40' Little Harbor express'02 36' Atlantic Downeast F/B'90 34' Little Harbor express(410) 268-1611www.walczakyacht.com

35’ Donzi 35ZF Daytona ’01 $64,900 This 35 Donzi rare w/ 2003 Mercury Racing 250XS Optimax outboards. Under 400 hrs, unmatched by either 225 Optis or 250 EFIs. Optional Daytona package w/higher level of equipment & appearance upgrades. The Yacht Group (800) 827-8089.

35’ Marlago Sport Open ’06 $109,900 275 Mercury Verados w/low hrs. This is one of the best kept Marlagos on the market. No expense has been spared on her. Comes loaded with options! Call Ned Dozier, The Yacht Group (800) 827-8089

35’ Tiara Open Express ’98 What a boat for cruising and entertaining your friends! She has the preferred Twin 370HP Cummins dsls – cruises 24 knots and tops 30 knots. Excellent complement of electronics plus eng room digital color monitor, versatile Sunbrella top w/side curtains, sleeps 4 in comfort, AC and heat w/generator and much more. The owner has been very meticulous with all the mechanicals and it shows! Reduced again to $164,500 OBYS (410) 226-0100.

35’ Marlago Cuddy ’02 $79,900, One owner, 225 Yamaha 4-strokes, many options. Flag Blue Awlgrip, great electronics. Change of owner’s plans forces sale. (800) 827-8089.

36’ Hinckley Picnic Boat EP ‘06 THREE SEAS is virtually new, fully loaded, and ready to go! Lots of nice extra touches make her a very desirable boat! $575,000. Offered by Hinckley Yacht Brokerage, contact Jennifer (410) 263-0095 or [email protected].

36’ Sabre Express Hardtop ‘03 One of the last 36 Mark II expresses built and one of the few with the custom Hardtop. Stunning Flag Green hull, climate controlled pilothouse, T-370HP Yanmar dsls, all Raymarine electronics – Fishfinder – Radar/Plotter – Auto remote – VHF – GPS – depth finder – Clarion AM/FM/CD. Turn Key vessel. Asking $289,000 SOA (877) 267-1808.

36’ Albin Trawler ’81 Lehman dsl, generator, bow thruster, Air/Heat, radar, AP, double cabin, Very Clean! Call Tony Tumas to arrange a viewing: day or evening (443) 553-5046. www.greatblueyachts.com; email: [email protected]

36’ Cape Horn Open CC ’08 $179,900 Triple 250 Yamaha 4-Strokes, 90 one-owner hrs. $24,000 in electronics, many options, custom trailer. Motivated owner. Call Ned Dozier. The Yacht Group (800) 827-8089.

36’ Hinckley Picnic Boat Classic ’97 NOR’EASTER has 2001 Yanmar 420-hp engine. She is Flag Green and was Safari which has appeared in many of our Hinckley Picnic Boat ads. $225,000. Offered by Hinckley Yacht Brokerage, contact Jennifer (410) 263-0095 or [email protected]

29’ Mathews Brothers Patriot ’02 JWB Fiberglass hull. Yanmar 315hp dsl engine. Kept in top cond. at MathewsBros IndoorBoatStorage facility. $150,000 Purchase today! Call Mathews Brothers at (410) 479-9720.

29’ Mathews Brothers Patriot ’04 Lady Antoinette Fiberglass hull. Volvo Penta 5.7GXi, 320hp gas engine. Kept in top cond. at an indoor storage facility. Purchase today! $185,000 Mathews Brothers at (410) 479-9720.

29’ Mathews Brothers Patriot ’04 Summer Inn Fiberglass hull. Yanmar 315hp diesel engine. Kept in top cond. at MathewsBros IndoorBoatStorage facility. $225,000 Purchase today! Call Mathews Brothers at (410) 479-9720.

31’ Marlago Open CC ’02 $67,900, 157 one-owner hrs on 200 HPDI Yamahas, perfect shape and recently detailed. Owner moving up. Call Ned Dozier, The Yacht Group (800) 827-8089.

32’ Ches. Deadrise ’00 Ready to fish, Plenty of rod holders & storage, Fresh paint, Electronics, Less than 400 hrs on BB Chevy $75,000 Composite Yacht (410) 476-4414 www.compositeyacht.biz

2008 Eastport 32 The Jake Hull # 3, Loaded, like new. Twin Yanmar-BMW 260hp fully electronic turbo charged diesels with only 38 hours, Furuno Navnet electronics. Interior has extra cabinets and A/C. Set up for the serious fisherman but retains the comfort of a luxury weekender. Offered at $359,000 Listed by the Eastport Yacht Company, call Tom Weaver(443)951-1380 ext 1101 www.eastportyacht.com

32’ Jones ’06 Cummins 370, Beautifully finished, built with comfort and ease of operation in mind, Ready to fish or cruise, Well Priced @ $169,900, (410) 476-4414, www.compositeyacht.biz

32’ Nordic Tugs Trawler ‘08 Fiberglass hull, clean & efficient electronic Volvo single dsl, 280 hp. Roomy interior & well-equipped galley. Separate pilothouse. Viewing & test drive available. Special Incentive price until Feb 15, $299,700. Annapolis Sailyard, [email protected], (410) 268-4100

32’ Nordic Tugs ’98 Fiberglass hull, Cummins 220 single dsl. Comforts of home in this well-appointed boat. Well-appointed galley features deep stainless steel sink. Water purification system. Comfortable cruiser! $159,900. Annapolis Sailyard, [email protected], (410) 268-4100.

32’ Tiara Open ’04 Buy now and receive complimentary storage till spring and a full tank of fuel! 200 engine hrs. on Crusader fresh water cooled 8.1L MPI engines. All Raymarine electronics including GPS/Radar/VHF. 100’s of Photos @ www.yachtview.com John Kaiser (443) 223-7864 cell anytime

33' Egg Harbor ‘77 On land for easy survey, recent new engines, beautiful condition, reasonable offers encouraged, recent survey available with accepted offer. Asking 39,000, try 36K. 100’s of Photos @ www.yachtview.com John Kaiser (443) 223-7864 cell anytime


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36’ Hinckley Picnic Boat EP ’06 THREE SEAS is virtually new, fully loaded, and ready to go! Lots of nice extra touches make her a very desirable boat! $575,000. Offered by Hinckley Yacht Brokerage, contact Jennifer (410) 263-0095 or [email protected]

36’ Sea Ray Aft Cabin ’87 260hp FWC Mercruisers, AC/Gen, nice livaboard, $50,000 obo. 100’s of Photos @ www.yachtview.com John Kaiser (443) 223-7864 cell anytime

37’ Formula PC ’06 $339,000. Volvo common rail DIESELS, low hrs, Bay usage. Beautiful one owner boat. Call Ned Dozier, The Yacht Group, (800) 827-8089.

37’ Nordic Tugs ‘04 Fiberglass hull, Cummins single dsl, 330 hp. Bowthruster. Two staterooms, full galley, plenty of storage. The salon also has an enlarged, custom storage cabinet that is pre-wired and plumbed for a washer/dryer unit. $398,500. Annapolis Sailyard, [email protected], (410) 268-4100

37’ Nordic Tug Trawler ‘99 Fiberglass hull w/single dsl, low engine hrs. Maneuvers easily w/bowthruster. Well-equipped galley & roomy interior. Well maintained. Located in Annapolis. $299,000. Annapolis Sailyard, [email protected], (410) 268-4100

38’ Cruisers Yacht Cruisers ’00 $92,500, Twin Merc 310, call Bob Nixon (301)717-1688, [email protected] , Sarles Boatyard Yacht Sales, www.yachtworld.com/sarles

38' Fairline Phantom ‘00 Out of the Blue is very well maintained and rare. European quality with sleek aerodynamic styling. Excellent condition, professionally maintained. $275,000 obo. 100’s of Photos @ www.yachtview.com John Kaiser (443) 223-7864 cell anytime

38’ Hartmann Palmer Offshore ’87 Twin Ford Lehman 135 dsl, Gen, Dual Air, double cabin, sun deck w/hard top, Dual helm – cruise comfortably, economically – clean!! Call for complete details - Tony Tumas day or evening: (443) 553-5046 or (800) 276-1774, [email protected] or Visit www.greatblueyachts.com

39’ Carver 396 Aft Cabin ’00 $175,000 Twin Cummins dsls, immaculate condition, many options and custom upgrades. 2-boat owner is motivated. Call Ned Dozier. The Yacht Group (800) 827-8089.

39’ Krogen Pilothouse Trawler ’00 Excellent cond. and completely equipped including hydraulic stabilizers, full electronics, aft deck enclosure, washer/dryer, fuel polishing and much more. Aggressively priced. Located Solomons. Kadey-Krogen Yachts (800) 247-1230.

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40’ Marina Trader Sedan Europa Trawler ’79 Ford Lehman dsl, 2 zone Air/Heat, Dual steering station, fly bridge, aft cockpit, refrigerator, freezer/ice maker - ready to cruise $65,000 Call Tony Tumas to arrange a viewing: day or evening (443) 553-5046. www.greatblueyachts.com ; email: [email protected]

40' Robbins Solid Fiberglass. Extended Cabin -Sits 8, Sleeps 6. Cat Diesel Engine, Generator, HWHeater, Large Head, Heating/ Air Cond, Stove, Marine Ref., Microwave, Bow Thruster, Volvo trim tabs, 2 New CG approved fuel tanks, DF's, Radar, Life raft. Excellent for Cruising (Hinckley type), Or when finished rigged for fishing. Certified for 12 Passengers. Capt. George Prenant (301)261-5656 Cell (301)261-9075 home [email protected]

42’ Jones ’00 Scania 575HP, A/C, Full elect, elec head, shower, Many amenities, Ready to fish or cruise, Sleeps 5, $248K. Composite Yacht (410) 476-4414, www.compositeyacht.biz

42’ Jones ’97 Well Equipped with 6 Pack, More Info Coming Soon, $189,900, (410) 476-4414, www.compositeyacht.biz

42’ Krogen Pilothouse Trawler ’84 Very rare. Island berth forward, stabilized, epoxy bottom, new galley, washer/dryer, electric dinghy davit and complete electronics. Excellent value. Located Annapolis. Kadey-Krogen Yachts (800) 247-1230.

42’ Krogen Pilothouse Trawler ’87 Rare midship master. Many extras including stabilizers, water maker, new bottom 2007, washer/dryer, bow thruster, new refrigeration, dinghy w/outboard and much more. Motivated seller. Located Annapolis. Kadey-Krogen Yachts 800-247-1230

TRAWLERS'93 54' Vripack Pilothouse'06 42' North Pacific Pilothouse'94 36 Grand Banks Classic'07 36 Monk aft cabin(410) 268-1611www.walczakyacht.com

42’ Nordic Tugs ‘08 Fiberglass hull, Cummins single dsl. 540 hp. Excellent electronics package. Oyster hull, w/blue inset waterline. Owner’s stateroom, guest cabin, pilothouse, nav station. Annapolis Sailyard, [email protected], (410) 268-4100

SEA RAYS'99 54' Sundancer H/T '94 44' Sundancer'98 42' Motor Yacht(410) 268-1611www.walczakyacht.com

43’ Albin Classic ’79 T-120hp Ford dsls, AC, Generator & complete electronics. Sellers motivated/Aggressively priced to sell @ $82,900 100’s of Photos @ www.yachtview.com John Kaiser (443) 223-7864 cell anytime

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2001 38 Eastbay H/T express, Secret World One owner, T/3208 Cats under warranty, very clean and neat $329,000

1999 58 West Bay Sonship pilothouse. Bruenhilde One owner special order with 3406 Cats, stabilized, thruster, 2-20KW's. Mint condition. $895,000

1999 540 Sea Ray H/T lady J with all the updates. Maple interior, TNT, thruster, fully serviced Cat 3196's. Owners moved up! $329,000

1998 42' Sea Ray Motion Granted Rare find with cherry interior, thruster, huge updated plotter/ radar, T/Cats and custom arch. Beautiful $199,000

2008 435 Island Pilot Blue Jacket with IPS drives. Many custom features, open interior, shows as new. Well below replacement. Call

2000 44 Hinckley Talaria Chosen One Fully updated and serviced. Green hull. Dry sailed. Owner has moved up and keen to sell. $695,000

2004 46' Williams Bay Built Irish Girl yacht finish inside and out as a cruising platform. T/Cummins, only 500 hours. Very custom one of a kind.

2001 42 Sabreline Sarah Jane with extended hardtop over the cockpit providing a nice cruising package. Lower helm T/Cummins, updated $375,000

2000 39' Krogen trawler Growler S/Deere, stabilized, thruster. One owner fully serviced and best price in the country at $395,000

1989 52' Sea Ranger cockpit motor yacht Time with twin small Cummins, gen and a/c, huge aft deck, island beds forward and aft, office. Only $169,000


43’ Carver Cockpit Motor Yacht Beautiful Aft Cockpit Motor Yacht, Twin Cummins Dsls, Gen Set, Air, Full enclosure, GPS, Plotter, A must SEE BOAT! $ 189,900 Call Tony Tumas to arrange a viewing: day or evening (443) 553-5046. www.greatblueyachts.com ; email: [email protected]

43’ Marine Trader ’83 Twin Volvo dsl, Gen Set, Dual Air, Aft Sun deck w/hard top, Full Sun Deck and Fly Bridge enclosure -Beautiful interior – priced to sell fast – $ 89,900 – open to offers. Call for complete details - Tony Tumas day or evening: (443) 553-5046 or (800) 276-1774, [email protected] or Visit www.greatblueyachts.com

North Pacific 43 Pilot-house trawler '08 750 engine hrs, 9kw genset, water maker, AC/Heat, Sat/TV. $25K Raymarine E-series electronics. All the extras. $387,000 Located in Texas (936) 648-9536, [email protected]

45’ Californian Aft Cabin ’90 $199,900 This well-maintained, highly updated Californian is now on the market. Featuring the upgraded 3208TA Caterpillars, Satellite TV, a RIB tender, updated electronics and interior, she is ready to go cruising now. Do not miss this boat! The Yacht Group (800) 827-8089

46' Carman '01 TWIN John Deere 375HP, USCG Cert. 36 Passenger + 2 Crew, Fully Equipped Inside & Out, No Expense Spared, Incredibly Priced @ $289,900 (410) 476-4414 www.compositeyacht.biz

47’ Riviera Excalibur ’04 $279,000 Volvo common rail dsls, great cond. All options and many upgrades make this a fast, efficient and luxurious package. Call Ned Dozier. The Yacht Group (800) 827-8089.

48’ Chris Craft Catalina ’87 $184,900, Heavily updated in past three years. Kept under cover. 3208 Cats. Beautiful boat. Call Ned Dozier, The Yacht Group, (800) 827-8089

48’ Krogen North Sea ’07 Popular widebody model. Better than new. Owner’s change of plans necessitate sale. Totally outfitted for living aboard and long range cruising. Priced well below replacement. Located Kent Island. Kadey-Krogen Yachts (800) 247-1230

48’ Krogen Whaleback ’02 Extremely rare offering! This is the newest Whaleback and the only Grand Saloon Whaleback to ever come on the market. The cond is “Like New”, the equipment is exceptional and the price is very attractive. Located Annapolis. Kadey-Krogen Yachts (800) 247-1230.

49’ Grand Banks ’81 Pre-purchase survey available. Detroit 671N’s fully serviced and surveyed. Recent complete bottom job. New bridge canvas. Three cabins. Currently at Gangplank Marina in DC, current 4-night accommodation use with possibility to retain slip and future live-aboard status. Reduced from $229,000 to $199,000 Photos @ www.yachtview.com John Kaiser (410)923-1400 office (443)223-7864 cell anytime

HATTERAS'90 78' Hatteras CMY'84 70' Hatteras CMY'87 54' Hatteras MY'91 52' Hatteras CMY'90 50 Hatteras SD(410) 268-1611www.walczakyacht.com

56’ Jefferson Rivanna ’00 $789,000 To describe this boat as in excellent condition is an understatement, she is better than new! She has had an easy Chesapeake Bay life. New Atlantic Towers hardtop with enclosure, bridge is air conditioned. The anchor has never been down. The Yacht Group (800) 827-8089.

46’ Markley finished by Jay Allen ’93 700hp dsl, genset, electronics, 2 stations, Lectra san and MORE!!! $235k, (410) 476-4414, www.compositeyacht.biz

46' Chris-Craft Aqua Home ‘70 Dark-blue hull, white deck house, mahogany rails. 230hp gas engine, freshwater cooled, completely rebuilt in 2006, about 10 hours of use. $23,900. 100’s of Photos @ www.yachtview.com John Kaiser (443) 223-7864 cell anytime

46’ Ocean Super Sport ’85 $144,000 This 46 Ocean has been extensively cared for by a knowledgeable owner. Most pumps have been replaced, all of the original wiring has been replaced, a new holding tank and head system has been installed, transmissions just gone through as well as AC/HT units. Must sell. Call Jason Shields. The Yacht Group (800) 827-8089.

46’ Ricky Roe ’03 Yanmar 500hp, Genset, Beautifully finished, comfortable boat & well equipped, $340K. Composite Yacht (410) 476-4414.

46’ Sea Ray Express ’89 Must sell, Make offer! Extra clean, ever popular Sea Ray express. This boat is mint cond. w/extremely low hrs (300), on the durable 3208 Cats. She is in the water and located in Seaford Delaware. One hour from our office. The Yacht Group (800) 827-8089

47’ Buddy Davis Convertible ’86 $349,000 This heavily updated, fast 47 Davis is hands-down THE BEST on the market. Low hour, recently majored 8-92’s give an honest 26 knot cruise. All new electronics, new designer interior, and many recent cosmetic, system, and functional upgrades in the last year. The Yacht Group (800) 827-8089.

17' Ebb Tide ‘86 4-cyl Mercruiser I/O boat cover & trailer $1500 (410) 626-0273 crab-sailing.org

24’ 4Winns Vista 238 ‘89 260hp OMC I/O cockpit & camper cover. $1500 (410) 626-0273 crab-sailing.org

25’ Sea Ray 230 hp Mercruiser I/O, lift kept, 800 hours. Call for information. (410) 626-0273 crab-sailing.org

25’ Tiara Express cruiser v/8 I/O, cockpit cover. Bad engine Offers (410) 626-0273 crab-sailing.org

34’ Chris Craft Crowne ‘95 T/454 Volvos. For long term charter (410) 626-0273 crab-sailing.org

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Annapolis Harbor Boatyard .......... 13

Annapolis Sailyard .......................... 5

Annapolis School of Seamanship . 23

Boat Lifts Unlimited ..................... 14

Boater’s World ........................... 7,72

Boatyard Bar & Grill Tournament .. 6

Boatyard Bar & Grill .................... 21

Campbells Boatyard ...................... 31

Chesapeake Boats Inc. .................. 20

Chesapeake Whalertowne ............. 17

Clark’s Landing .............................. 3

Coastal Climate Control ................ 11

Composite Yacht ........................... 51

Downtown Sailing Center ............. 53

Eastport Yacht Company .............. 24

Evans Boats, Inc. ........................... 23

Fawcett Boat Supplies ................... 10

Gingerville Yachting Center ......... 33

Greater Philadelphia Boat Show ... 35

Hartge Insurance ........................... 17

Hartge Yacht Harbor ..................... 29

Herrington Harbour ....................... 19

Hinckley Yacht Services ............... 20

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

Intrinsic Yachts ............................. 64

Kadey-Krogen ................................. 9

Long & Foster - Jenn Klarman ..... 24

MAS Epoxies ................................ 53

MD Department of Natural Resources . 30

Mast and Mallet Boatworks .......... 14

Mathews Brothers ......................... 48

Mid Atlantic Marine Group .......... 71

Pettit Marine Paint ........................ 50

Queen Anne Marina ...................... 33

Selby Bay Marina ......................... 32

Smith’s Marina .............................. 32

St. Michaels Harbour Inn and Marina . 30

Vane Brothers ............................... 51

Walczak Yacht Sales ..................... 65

West Marine .................................... 2

Wooden Boat Restoration Company . 53

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS

Dominion Marine, Inc.

Full Service Marina ◘ Calm Protected WaterBoat, Trailer & RV Storage

1735 Little Creek Rd, Chester, MD 21619South of Kent Narrows on Crab Alley Creek

Commissioning Restorations Bottom Painting Compounding and Waxing Free Quotes

410-604-3899


Marine Services

Marine Services

MARKETPLACE

SEVEN SEASYACHT SERVICESAnchors & Chain

Swivels & ShacklesNORM THOMPSON

240-601-1870

Accessories & Equipment

Charters and Guides

Finance and Insurance

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CHESAPEAKEBOATING CLUB

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NO DOWNTIME BETTER VALUE

BETTER THAN OWNINGPremier Manufacturer of Aluminum Boatlifts

(866) 957-LIFTwww.boatliftdoctor.comDealer Inquiries Welcome

Sales, Service & Installation

Local & Long Distance TransportBoat sizes from 15’-55’

Boat Salvage & Disposal

800-742-1301www.covepointmarineservices.com

10% off all Winter Marine Services • Shrink wrapping & winterization • Canvas & painting • Engines & electronics

Licensed&

Insured

Annapolis Marine Group, LLC.443-223-9892 [email protected]

Sterling ®Acceptance

Corporation

BOAT LOANS800-525-0554

www.sterlingacceptance.com

Fixed Rates from

6.74%$100,000 & over

We also offer…Coast Guard

Documentation Yacht Insurance

Quotes

PRECISION FIBERGLASSSPECIALIZING IN COLLISION REPAIR

AND MARINE ALTERATIONSCUSTOM FIBERGLASS PARTS CONSTRUCTED

28416 Bloxom Rd. Parksley, VA 23421

757-665-7364

OUTBOARD REPAIREtec & Ficht Specialists

Evinrude, Johnson, Mercury, Yamaha, Honda

Mobile Service AvailableAnnapolis Outboard Co.

www.annapolisoutboard.com

443-221-4066

Finance and Insurance


David A. DeemCertified Surveyor

[email protected]

Skippers Exchange, IncMarine Fuel & Tank Cleaning

410-971-2444www.mar inefue lc lean ing.com

AlgaeWater

Sludge Rust

Our custom built system cleans your fuel and your tank, gas or diesel.

We can also remove and dispose of badly contaminated fuel.

EASTPORTYACHT SALESBrokers for Quality Power & Sail

www.eastportys.com410-903-1830

MARKETPLACE

Marine ServicesMarine Services

Real Estate

Waterfront,water view,water privileged,whatever.Expert handling from search through settlement and all the pesky little details in between.(410) 703-2350(410) 972-4090Susan-Nealey.com

410.798.9510www.mastandmallet.com

Your Best Choice forCustom Woodworking,Repair, and Restoration

Located at Holiday Point Marina, Edgewater, MD

Re-powers • Re-Builds • MechanicalAwlgrip Paint • Land Storage

[email protected] Marine Yacht Service

410-867-8830

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443-309-5375Service & Supplies

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[email protected] Space Available Mears Point Marina, Grasonville. 8 beautifully finished individual offices, main conference area, bathroom, kitchen, and storage / server room. The 2,000 sq ft space could be divided into 2 separate 1,000 sq ft offices. Contact Penny Shanks (410) 827-8888

HARTOFT MARINE SURVEY, LTD.

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800-438-2827410-263-3609

PETER HARTOFT • GALE BROWNING

Schools

Slips

3B’s Captain SchoolCoast Guard Approved

Feb 27 Annapolis, MD OUPV WeekendMar 8 Kent Island, MD Weekday

$100 tuition discount for 10 days prepayment

www.CaptainsSchool.com(888) 598-9598 • [email protected]

Slips Available for 2009Nestled in Herring Bay

Fun, Friendly Atmosphere

www.shipwrightharbormarina.com

410-867-7686301-261-5632

Custom Canvas & UpholsteryCustom Frames, Biminis, Boat Covers, Draperies, Cushions, & Upholstery.

20 years experienceCall Pat 443-534-0332


Chesapeake Classic

A light dusting on the railway in St. Michaels. Photo courtesy of the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum

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Severna Park, MD

522 Ritchie Highway

(410) 647-1434

Grasonville, MD

500 Saddler Road

(410) 827-4100

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