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he Bachelor Point crew at Campbell’s Yacht Yard in Oxford, MD, completed an unusual project when they repowered the popular St. Michaelsbased tour and cruise boat the Patriot. The Patriot is a 65-foot two level 149 passenger vessel. Her new Cummins diesel had to be installed so she could go back in service in early April.
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omposite Yachts in Trappe, MD, is reporting three new launches just in time for spring. The Composite 35 is a bit of a departure in that she’s a downeast style with a high sheer forward and round bilges. The Composite 37 is more of a traditional Chesapeake Bay design, as is the Composite 46, named Storm Trouble. Based on the stan-
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John Blankenship of Osprey Composites in Tracys Landing, MD, puts the finishing touches on the cockpit repair after the fuel tank replacement on a 2008 Luhrs 28. Photo by Rick Franke
dard Composite 46 design, she is a real Chesapeake deadrise with hard chines, gentle sheer, and a single 500-hp Cummins diesel, full keel and skeg, and a midships steering station. All similarity to a work boat ends there, however, as the plush interior appointments and the usual fine Composite Yachts fit and finish leave no doubt that Storm Trouble is a fine yacht.
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Ralph Beatty of Digital Prop Shop in Tracys Landing, MD, demonstrates the computer aided propeller tuning process.
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This 1973 Easton Bay-built is ready to go back in the water at Sarles Boat Services in Annapolis, MD. Photo by Rick Franke
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Beautiful, private, marina on the Occoquan River, just minutes from the Potomac. Easy boat ride to Georgetown and many points on the Chesapeake. 158 slips, including floating docks, ample parking, fuel, pump out, showers, and laundry. Near 18 hole Ospreys Golf Club.
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