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Don’t miss the finish of a long weekend of boating fun where all the captains and their crews get together to discuss the weekend’s events and play their hands in the poker portion of the event. All poker run participants and sponsors gather for an all-you-can-eat buffet, drinks horse racing, and live music, in addition to the poker run and fundraising awards ceremony. The party is complimentary for all registered Captains, crew sponsors, and just $65 (includes 1 poker hand) for those family and friends that couldn’t attend the full weekend event.

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VOLUME 05 ISSUE 6

62 Fish News with C.D. Dollar

30 What Dad Wants 40 The Muse in the Museum by Stephanie Stone School Rules at the Chris-Craft Collection 42 Old

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44 Windrush by Allison Blake 46 Quest for Mother Goose by Totch Hartge Love or Money – The Restoration Dilemma 50 For

by Mike Moore

ON THE COVER: Water Witch, a 1961 Pacemaker Sea Skiff owned

by Mark Hall, clears Back Creek into the Severn River for a jaunt across the Bay. Photo by Joe Evans

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IN THIS ISSUE

Mike Wilhelm strips the topsides on Lady Anne at Sarles Boat Yard in Eastport

DEPARTMENTS 10 Editor’s Notebook 12 Dock Talk 20 Chesapeake Tides and Currents 22 Chesapeake Boating Calendar

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29 PropShots 32 PropTalk’s Dock Bar Guide 35 Thanks for the Memories

by Ed and Elaine Henn 36 Merf’s Sketchbook: Smith Point Light

with Merf Moerschel 38 Dreamboat: Seaway Skiff

by Mike Kaufman

54 Club Notes 57 Chesapeake Racing Scene 62 Fishing News and Forecasts

by C.D. Dollar

67 Brokerage and Classified Sections 75 Index of Advertisers 76 Marketplace Section 78 Chesapeake Classic

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Editor’s Notebook with Joe Evans

The Joy of Sanding

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here is a Zen thing that goes along with working on your own boat.

However, most of that pleasure and enlightenment disappears when you have to work on someone else’s boat, particularly if the repair involves grinding fiberglass.

I guess it’s been about 15 years since we almost finished my boat using only leftover materials, idle labor, found hardware, and spare cash—elements that were in short supply around our boat shop. The idea was to build just the thing to get the boss out of the shop and on the water where he couldn’t get in the way of progress so much. Any boat shop operative will tell you that the manager’s job is to man the phone, keep the customers away from the workers, make sure there’s enough cash to cover payroll, clean the bathroom, and otherwise stay the hell out of the way.

So, my 20-foot Simmons Sea Skiff gradually became a reality while more gainful employment happened around her.

Like the original fishing dories that T. N. Simmons crafted from 1946 through 1972 on Myrtle Grove Sound near Cape Fear, NC, she is a clinker-built boat made mostly of wood, designed and fastened to meet the demands of hard use and the unforgiving environment of the lower Outer Banks.

Just weeks before she could have been complete, my staff launched her, put me at the helm, and shoved me off. I didn’t look back.

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Over the years, she’s done nothing but take good care of me, while I’ve done nothing like take good care of her. On removing her cover at the first sign of spring this year, I recognized that it was time to spruce her up. Even as bits of paint flaked along her gunwhales and decks, I had to admit that her durability in all respects has been a tribute to the fine workmanship of Bill Brandt, Drew Kaufman, and Colin Crozier, who were the craftsmen most anxious to send me away.

My first priority was to strip her rails down to bare wood and seal the grain with epoxy. As I leaned into the work, I could smell the transitions from teak, to mahogany, to oak just as distinctly as if I were comparing the disparate aromas of the world’s coffee beans. For the coating, I tried J. B. Currell’s MAS epoxy this time, and I liked it a lot. It smells good, flows out as clear as crystal, and doesn’t float a waxy layer of amine which is a problem with some resins. I used Interlux’s triedand-true 404/414 primer as my undercoat, and the topcoat is Awlgrip’s San Mateo

wheat, a cool shade that doesn’t show dirt very much. She’s looking much better now, and I’m beginning to feel good about myself as I did years ago when she was first made ready for a run.

There’s no doubt that fiberglass reinforced plastic is the best material for producing small boats in a big way. But I remain certain that there is still no better boatbuilding fiber than wood.

For the majority who own fiberglass boats, a taste of the Zen of boat maintenance and repair can be had through a program offered by Mark Pastrone of Good Dog Boats, a remarkably advanced builder of small skiffs in Shady Side, MD. His Discover Your Boat program provides hands-on repair, maintenance, and an understanding of the construction of your vessel. The promise of the class is that you will leave with the ability to do your own repairs or certainly be able to communicate effectively with a fiberglass specialist hired to do the work for you. Find out more at discoveryourboat. com.

As for me, I have many hours of sanding and painting to go on my skiff, and I use her too much to believe that she will ever win a beauty contest. So, if you see us out there and think she’s looking pretty good, don’t look too closely.

She’s not done yet.

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Ninety-Two and Going Strong

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hile enjoying a sunny afternoon cruise this past spring, we happened upon a classic yacht going through her paces in the busy waters just off Hartge Yacht Harbor (see box) near Galesville, MD. Turns out, Bob Gallagher—the West/Rhode Riverkeeper executive director—was at the helm, getting a feel for Blue Mist’s handling. “She’s got a single screw and is very narrow for her length. So, driving her takes some getting used to,” says Gallagher.

To help the West and Rhode Rivers, Alex and Donna Schlegel of Hartge Yacht Yard (see box) recently donated their family boat, Blue Mist, to the West/Rhode Riverkeeper, Chris Trumbauer. The 1917, 52-foot Consolidated Commuter craft is now an outreach ambassador for the Riverkeeper program.

In the 1980s, the Hartge yard fully restored Blue Mist with classic style gracing modern comforts. Blue Mist gained a new six-cylinder Cummins diesel, a fiberglass sheathed hull, a fully varnished and rebuilt interior, an Awlgrip paint job, new systems, and all the comforts of an upgraded home. The yard has maintained her systems and her many varnished surfaces ever since.

Cruising at 10 knots, she turns heads with bronze opening ports, sleek styling, and

plenty of places begging you to “come, sit a spell, and enjoy the views.”

“She’s generated a lot of interest so far.

Several other groups that advocate for rivers on the Chesapeake Bay have asked her to visit. For starters, the Magothy River Association requested Blue Mist’s attendance during Magothy River Day June 14. To help expand the vessel’s outreach capabilities, our volunteers used PropTalk’s online Club Directory, among other local resources,” adds Gallagher.

Whitestake Associates, the new group that owns and operates Hartge Yacht Harbor, will store Blue Mist for the Riverkeeper under a covered slip. The Schlegel business at Hartge Yacht Yard will continue to maintain the vessel.

“On Saturday June 13, join us at Hartges Yacht Harbor for Rhythm on the River from 5 to 8 p.m.,” says Trumbauer. “You can see Blue Mist, show your support for the West/Rhode Riverkeeper program, and party all with excellent waterfront views.

We’ll also have live music by the Hypnotics, delicious food and drinks, and great South County auction items, including a cruise on Blue Mist. Tickets are $35. Come by car or boat. We’ll have tender service available; just call VHF channel 71.”

by Ruth Christie

A 0.72-Mile Trek Makes News

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artge Yacht Yard owner and general manager Alex Schlegel and service manager Luke Frey recently moved their 30-member crew and repair and maintenance equipment to 4701 Woodfield Road in Galesville. The team expanded their services to include an office and a marine store at 1000 Main Street and a mobile marine services component. The two-acre facility on Tenthouse Creek includes 15,000 square feet of indoor space, outdoor dry storage, rental slips, and an ample marine basin for in-water repair work. hartgeyard.com Across town, Whitestake Associates now owns the Hartge facility at 4880 Church Lane and launched a new business called Hartge Yacht Harbor at that site. With Nancy Bray as the general manager, the Harbor will continue to rent 320 slips and moorings and haul and paint boats. The state-ofthe-art paint building operates all year long, and the marine railway and TraveLift can haul all types of boats, power and sail, wooden or not. hartgeyachtharbor.com

From family boat to goodwill ambassador, Blue Mist—a 1917, 52-foot Consolidated Commuter craft—now works for the West/Rhode Riverkeeper.

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Bay States and Army Corps Nix Asian Oyster Option

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nce touted as a possible savior of the Chesapeake’s beleaguered oyster industry, the Asian oyster will not be part of a 10-year, $500 million plan to restore oysters in the Chesapeake Bay. In early April, Maryland, Virginia, and the Army Corps of Engineers announced a strategy that focuses solely on reviving native oysters. The plan is to build more artificial reefs in the Bay, expand oyster farming opportunities, and grow more baby oysters at more hatcheries.

Virginia and the Corps argued for continuing non-native experiments, while Maryland and other federal agencies rebuffed the concept. The five-year study could not definitely determine that the Asian ariakensis species is safe in all respects for cultivation in the Bay. The process to make that decision and develop the new strategy took nearly five years, involved 90 scientists, and cost $17 million.

Native oysters face an uphill battle, as deadly parasites (MSX and Dermo), sediment, nutrient pollution, and habitat degradation have limited restoration successes in the past 15 years. Today’s native oyster stocks are only about two percent of their historic average. Oysters are an important natural pollution filter and provide habitat for fish, crabs, and other marine life.—C.D. Dollar

Even Shipwrecks Need Protection

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t NOAA’s invitation, the State of Maryland recently nominated the U-1105 Black Panther Historic Shipwreck Preserve on the Potomac River to the national system of Marine Protected Areas as a site key for conservation. Maryland’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) worked with the Maryland Historical Trust and U.S. Navy to help coordinate the nomination. dnr.state.md.us

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Stretching a Free Safety Net for Skippers

he gaping mouth of the Potomac River is not one of PropTalk’s favorite places to be during a thunderstorm. We are convinced the Bermuda Triangle’s ugly step-sister rules supreme in those parts. Every time we safely cross that unpredictable patch of water, we give a sigh of thanks and toast the weather gods, even on becalmed sunny days. So, if you find yourself in trouble on the Potomac between Ragged Point and around Point Lookout, have no fear: Smith Point Sea Rescue’s Rescue III is close by. The service is a phone call away, and better yet: it’s free.

Glenn L. Warner, who is Rescue III’s senior boat captain, says “When you’re tired of paying for your boating, just sign up to be a rescue type and offer to keep the boat for them. It worked for me! I now operate and keep Rescue III at my dock near Lottsburg, VA. It’s more than just my newest contribution to public service; it keeps me out of trouble. Well, sort of…”

By repositioning Rescue III to a dock nearby on the Coan River, Smith Point Sea Rescue has greatly expanded the area it covers.

Over the winter, the 26-foot Mako was modified for year-round use and was outfitted with the latest in marine electronics to locate and assist mariners in peril. Rescue III carries experienced captains with local knowledge, extra fuel, a battery pack, a de-watering pump, and 500 feet of tow/recovery line.

Smith Point Sea Rescue’s services continue their more than 35-year run as being free for all skippers in need. To keep things running, the non-profit depends solely on donations and the proceeds of annual fundraisers, such as the Reedville Fishing Derby

Crew captains Skip Campbell and Mike Steel outfit Rescue III at her new home on the Coan River. Senior boat captain Glenn L. Warner says, “Mike designed and built our new foul-weather enclosure, plus he constructed our new hard top and radar arch.

Quite a handy fellow we soon discovered.”

June 12-13. “That’s really just a good excuse for us to have a great big party on the docks,” adds Warner. This volunteer rescue unit serves skippers from Ragged Point to the mouth of the Potomac River, south to the Rappahannock River, and across to the Eastern Shore. You can reach Smith Point Sea Rescue at all hours by hailing them on channel 16 or by calling 911. smithpointsearescue.com 14 June 2009 PropTalk

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Save This Date...

ock Hall’s Pirates and Wenches Fantasy Weekend rolls into town August 8-9. Plenty of anchorage, dockage, and raft-up space will be available so you can enjoy the music and mayhem, racing dinghies, costume contests and prizes, grub and grog, fun for pets and kids, and more. Stay tuned. bluecrabcc@aol.com, rockhallpirates.com

Bringing Andrew Doria Back to Life

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oth named Andrew Doria, a traditional wooden boat shipyard and a full-scale replica of a Revolutionary Warship, will be built along Havre de Grace’s historic waterfront. The more than 74-foot-long replica will bring an armed brigantine back to life. With a copy of the Declaration of Independence onboard and flying the Continental Congress or Grand Union Flag in Holland in 1776, the ship was one of the first vessels to represent our newly independent colonies. To avoid capture by the British in 1777, she joined a fleet of vessels scuttled in the Delaware River near Philadelphia.

Forty shipwrights, carpenters, blacksmiths, and other skilled tradesmen and volunteers will build the ship over the course of three years using many traditional and modern methods with master shipbuilder Allen C. Rawl. She will feature two masts to carry more than 8000 square feet of sails, 14 cannons and other armaments, and a crew of 10. The shipyard will have docents and will welcome visitors. The non-profit organization Andrew Doria—The First Salute, Inc. focuses on finding and recovering the original ship’s remains, building the fully operational replica, and promoting awareness of the ship’s historical significance during the Revolutionary War. To learn more and to help support the cause, visit andrewdoria.org.

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he stars will align on the Summer Solstice and Father’s Day weekend in the form of a constellation of classic wooden crafts. On June 19-21, the Antique and Classic Boat Festival—the largest classic boat festival in the mid-Atlantic—returns to the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels. More than 100 boats, ranging from an 11-foot hydroplane hottie to a 76-foot Trumpy Motor Yacht, will be in town on land and water for a juried show, seminars, a nautical flea market, marine artists and craftsmen, kids’ fun, and classic beauties for sale. For more fun photos, see page 29 (chesapeakebayacbs.org).

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Discover Your Boat

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Muck Sucker Returns to the West and Rhode Rivers

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he West/Rhode Riverkeeper will rerun the Honeydipper pumpout boat for her third season of offering sewage sucking services for a mere $5 per pumpout to recreational boaters. Members of the West/Rhode Riverkeeper get their muck sucked for free. The Honeydipper will be dipping from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Fridays through Mondays from May 22 to September 28 and weekends only from May 9 to 17 and from October 3 to November 1. Set up a pumpout by contacting captain Michael DeRogatis at (410) 5339002, radio VH Ch. 71, or honeydipper@westrhoderiverkeeper.org. For a few more ideas about how you can help West/Rhode Riverkeeper Chris Trumbauer, call (410) 867-7171 or visit westrhoderiverkeeper.org.

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Poker Run Fun

his June, the upper, middle, and lower Bays will be a madhouse of poker runs for good causes and for some fast fun. If you attend a poker run, send your stories and photos to joe@ proptalk.com. Here’s a sample of where the cards will be dealt this June: • Thunder on the Chesapeake Bay Poker Run 2009 June 12-14 brings more than $18,000 in cash prizes, including $10,000 for first place. Hotbeds of activity include the Nauti-Goose Saloon and Anchor Marina in North East, MD; Mears Point Marina and Red Eye’s Dock Bar on Kent Island; and Jellyfish Joel’s at Mears Marina on Fairlee Creek. thunderonthebay.com

• June 26-28 mark the twelfth annual Chesapeake Bay Leukemia Powerboat Poker Run. To date, the event has raised more than $600,000 for the non-profit Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s research efforts to fight blood cancers. The Chesapeake Bay Power Boat Association will host the event, and PropTalk is one of the sponsors. Fun spots include the Annapolis Waterfront Marriott, Beach House on Bear Creek in Baltimore, Waterman’s Crab House in Rock Hall, Great Oak Lodge in Chestertown, and Wild Duck Café on Frog Mortar Creek in Baltimore. cbpba.com • The fifth annual Coles Point Poker Run on the Potomac June 27 will benefit the Cople District Volunteer Fire Department in Kinsale, VA. Family fun runners will hit Port Kinsale Marina, Tall Timbers Marina near St. Mary’s City, St. Clements Island, and Fitzie’s Marina in Britton Bay. (804) 472-3666, rivvarats@aol.com Maryland Celebrates Boating

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n May 30, Sandy Point State Park is the place to be to celebrate boating with the USCG, USCG Auxiliary, and Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP). In addition to welcome packets and a free door-prize ticket, you’ll enjoy rides for kids on 25-foot USCG patrol boats, jet-ski demos, news from Coastie, costumed critters handing out coloring books, vessel safety checks, 30-minute boating classes, a special rescue swimmer demo from a USCG helicopter, and life jackets as prizes. Classes cover coping with emergencies; first aid; how to

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and have the stamina to board a boat from a high dock, take a 30-minute boat ride through potentially heavy seas, climb off the boat onto another dock, and then climb up a steep ladder and through a small trap door to the deck of the bove: Tara Davis of the National Marine Manufacturers Association presents a $3000 check to Ralph Maloy and Skip Zinck lighthouse. There are of the Maryland Wish-A-Fish Foundation April 16 at City Dock in no restrooms on the Annapolis. The cash was raised at an opening night gala for the 2009 boat or at the lightBaltimore Boat show in January. Wish-A-Fish is a volunteer organization serving families with special needs kids. Wish-A-Fish captains house. Captain Mike set aside a day of fishing for these families on the Bay each year to Richards of Chesaease their burden (wish-a-fish.org). Photo by Joe Evans/PropTalk peake Lights, Inc. use a life jacket, GPS receiver, and marine offers three tours a day radio; what to do when you get boarded June 14 and 28, July 12 and 26, and August by the USCG or NRP; and more. Bring 9 and 23. For $70 per person, you get a your family and a picnic. The fun runs from safety briefing, a special viewing of the 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Come for the party documentary “Legacy of the Light,” boat and stay for the scenery. Sandy Point State rides to and from the lighthouse, and an Park has great views of the Bay and the inside look at the lighthouse. amaritime.org Bay Bridge and offers a variety of recreational opportunities, including boating, crabbing, fishing, and windsurfing. The park’s location on the eastern flyway also makes it a popular place to see woodland, marsh, and migratory waterfowl. dnr.state.md.us

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or the third year in a row, the Annapolis Maritime Museum will offer hour-long, docentguided, public tours to the famed Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse, a National Historic Landmark built in 1875. This is the Chesapeake Bay’s last screwpile lighthouse left in its original site. Since 2004, volunteers from the U.S. Lighthouse Society and their contractors have been busy restoring the structure. Visitors get to see the progress over the next few years.

To visit the lighthouse, you must be at least 12 years old

Visiting in June 2007, PropTalk’s Molly Winans finally sees the light.

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• American Global Yacht Group (AGYG) recently acquired Southport Boat Works. With locations in Grasonville and Stevensville, MD and points beyond, AGYG will continue to produce Southport fiberglass sportfishing boats in Southport’s current facility in Leland, NC. AGYG offers Apreamare, Formula, Hunt, Molokai Strait, Newport, Outer Reef, and Rivolta yachts. agyg.com

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ropTalk knows having two martinis is always better than one. This March, Jeff Martini joined his brother John and the crew at Martini Yacht Sales, a full-service yacht brokerage for new and preowned boats and partner with SI Yachts Maryland. The company is located at the Bay Bridge Marina in Stevensville, MD. martiniyachtsales.com

• To focus on other great boat shows, the National Marine Manufacturers Association has discontinued the Virginia In-Water Boat Expo & SailFest, which had been slotted for September 18-20 in Norfolk. All the more reason to hit the Yacht Show at National Harbor May 29-31 and the October boat shows in Annapolis. usboat.com

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DOCKTALK • Ever onward and upward… and sideways. After 25 years of repairing and restoring fiberglass boats, Tommy Solomon Yacht Services in Edgewater, MD has expanded operations as a national installer of bow and stern thrusters. The new company in Annapolis, Bow Thrusters of North America, offers a complete series of 12V/24V electric and hydraulic thrusters for any vessel, large or small. Solomon also matches chemical hull properties for compatibility when fiberglassing thruster tubes into hulls. Ken Krasko of Engineered Marine Systems, Inc. of Annapolis handles the electrical side of the work. btona.com

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unning the numbers on buying a boat can be frightening. But, not if you think of your new toy as an investment in making memories. Above, Linda and Michael MacWilliams took the kids out for a test ride on their new MJM 29Z April 27. Photo courtesy of Ken Comerford of North Point Yacht Sales/northpointyachtsales.com

• Nautique recently received the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Health and Environmental Stewardship award for incorporating ACRASTRIP, the only EPA-endorsed acetone replacement, into its lamination manufacturing processes. Only 10 such eco-friendly awards have been given and it’s a first for a ski/wakeboard boat manufacturer. Check out Nautiques at Chessie Marine in Elkton, MD. chessiemarine.com, nautiques.com

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• As the new president of the Friends of the Captain John Smith Chesapeake Trail, David J. O’Neil will help develop Bay stewards, create access to the trail, and promote Chesapeake conservation efforts. friendsofthejohnsmithtrail.org

• Forty-four new floating slips are coming soon to the Cape Charles Harbor Marina, in addition to alongside berthing for larger yachts and supporting facilities, courtesy of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Boating Infrastructure Grant program. esvachamber.org • Near Baltimore, the Water Taxi has re-

sumed operations from the freshly repaired Fells Point Landing. thewatertaxi.com

• Based in Alexandria, VA, BoatU.S. Towing Service recently created a new onthe-water towing and assistance program for rental boat clubs. Club members receive the same 24-hour services as BoatU.S. members. boatus.com

• The Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort, Spa, and Marina in Cambridge, MD recently underwent a $7 million renovation to upgrade and modernize guestrooms, ballrooms and other group spaces, and lobby and dining areas. chesapeakebay.hyatt.com

• The brand-new Chesabove (L-R): Alan Brocious, national sales manager for peake Charter Company in Zodiac of North America, Inc.; Jeff Cox, Ocean Marketing; Annapolis and Edgewater, and Jodi Kutchman, Fawcett Boat Supplies, celebrate the Grand Opening of the Fawcett Avon, Zodiac, and Honda Showroom MD provides bareboat and at 207 Chinquapin Round Road in Annapolis April 18. Headcaptained charters aboard quartered in Stevensville, Zodiac of North America, Inc. offers power yachts and sailboats. a Spring Stimulus Sale on in-stock items, with 25 percent off Zodiac ProJet 350 and Avon Seasport 320 Jet models.

The company also develops educational and recreational fawcettboat.com, zodiacmarine.com day and week trips to explore the Bay. (410) 263-2230, Submit DockTalk items to chesapeakechartercompany.com ruth@proptalk.com.

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CHES. BAY BRIDGE TUNNEL 12:48AM

15 07:10AM Fri 01:15PM

07:18PM 01:34AM 07:56AM Sat 02:06PM

08:13PM 02:23AM 08:44AM Sun 02:59PM

09:12PM 03:16AM 09:33AM Mon 03:54PM

10:12PM 04:11AM 10:22AM Tue 04:48PM

11:09PM 05:07AM 11:10AM Wed 05:40PM

12:03AM 06:01AM Thu 11:59AM

06:31PM 12:55AM 06:54AM Fri 12:48PM

07:21PM 01:45AM 07:46AM Sat 01:38PM

08:11PM 02:35AM 08:37AM Sun 02:29PM

09:02PM 03:26AM 09:29AM Mon 03:22PM

09:54PM 04:17AM 10:21AM Tue 04:17PM

10:47PM 05:11AM 11:16AM Wed 05:14PM

11:41PM 06:05AM 12:13PM Thu 06:15PM

12:38AM 07:02AM Fri 01:14PM

07:21PM

16 17 18 19

May 15 - June 14 Tides

20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

01:37AM

30 08:00AM

Sat 02:18PM

08:30PM 02:38AM 08:58AM Sun 03:23PM

09:39PM 03:42AM 09:54AM Mon 04:27PM

10:45PM 04:45AM 10:47AM Tue 05:25PM

11:46PM 05:45AM 11:38AM Wed 06:17PM

12:40AM 06:39AM Thu 12:25PM

07:04PM 01:28AM 07:28AM Fri 01:10PM

07:47PM 02:12AM 08:11AM Sat 01:53PM

08:27PM 02:52AM 08:51AM Sun 02:34PM

09:06PM 03:30AM 09:29AM Mon 03:15PM

09:44PM 04:06AM 10:07AM Tue 03:54PM

10:21PM 04:42AM 10:44AM Wed 04:34PM

10:58PM 05:18AM 11:23AM Thu 05:15PM

11:36PM 05:54AM 12:03PM Fri 05:58PM

12:14AM 06:32AM Sat 12:45PM

06:45PM 12:55AM 07:12AM Sun 01:30PM

07:36PM

H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H

31

L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L

6

H L H L

1 2 3 4 5

7 8 9

10 11 12 13 14

H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H

HAMPTON ROADS

02:35AM

30 08:57AM

01:46AM

15 08:11AM Fri 02:07PM

08:16PM 02:33AM 08:57AM Sat 02:57PM

09:12PM 03:23AM 09:44AM Sun 03:51PM

10:11PM 04:17AM 10:33AM Mon 04:46PM

11:12PM 05:13AM 11:23AM Tue 05:40PM

12:10AM 06:08AM Wed 12:12PM

06:33PM 01:06AM 07:02AM Thu 01:02PM

07:25PM 01:59AM 07:54AM Fri 01:52PM

08:16PM 02:51AM 08:45AM Sat 02:42PM

09:08PM 03:42AM 09:36AM Sun 03:33PM

09:59PM 04:33AM 10:27AM Mon 04:26PM

10:52PM 05:24AM 11:20AM Tue 05:20PM

11:45PM 06:16AM 12:14PM Wed 06:16PM

12:40AM 07:09AM Thu 01:11PM

07:16PM 01:36AM 08:02AM Fri 02:10PM

08:18PM

16 17 18

L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L

19

H L H L H L H L

28

20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27

29

Sat 03:11PM

09:23PM 03:35AM 09:51AM Sun 04:12PM

10:29PM 04:35AM 10:46AM Mon 05:11PM

11:32PM 05:35AM 11:39AM Tue 06:08PM

12:32AM 06:31AM Wed 12:30PM

07:01PM 01:26AM 07:23AM Thu 01:19PM

07:50PM 02:15AM 08:11AM Fri 02:06PM

08:36PM 03:01AM 08:55AM Sat 02:50PM

09:19PM 03:43AM 09:37AM Sun 03:33PM

10:00PM 04:24AM 10:17AM Mon 04:14PM

10:40PM 05:03AM 10:56AM Tue 04:55PM

11:18PM 05:42AM 11:34AM Wed 05:36PM

11:56PM 06:19AM 12:13PM Thu 06:17PM

12:33AM 06:57AM Fri 12:53PM

06:59PM 01:12AM 07:35AM Sat 01:35PM

07:45PM 01:53AM 08:14AM Sun 02:20PM

08:36PM

H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H

31

L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L

5

H L H L H L H L

1 2 3 4

6 7 8 9

10 11 12 13 14

H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H

ANNAPOLIS

03:24AM

15 10:08AM Fri 05:03PM

10:51PM 04:25AM 10:54AM Sat 05:42PM

11:45PM 05:32AM 11:43AM Sun 06:21PM

12:39AM 06:43AM Mon 12:32PM

06:59PM 01:32AM 07:56AM Tue 01:22PM

07:37PM 02:23AM 09:04AM Wed 02:14PM

08:14PM 03:10AM 10:08AM Thu 03:06PM

08:52PM 03:57AM 11:07AM Fri 03:59PM

09:33PM 04:43AM 12:01PM Sat 04:53PM

10:18PM 05:30AM 12:52PM Sun 05:48PM

11:08PM 06:19AM 01:41PM Mon 06:42PM

12:03AM 07:09AM Tue 02:29PM

07:38PM 01:04AM 08:03AM Wed 03:17PM

08:35PM 02:10AM 08:58AM Thu 04:05PM

09:34PM 03:21AM 09:55AM Fri 04:52PM

10:35PM

16 17

L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L

18

H L H L H L H L H L H L

27

19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26

28 29

04:37AM

30 10:52AM

Sat 05:40PM

11:39PM 05:56AM 11:49AM Sun 06:26PM

12:43AM 07:14AM Mon 12:44PM

07:10PM 01:46AM 08:28AM Tue 01:38PM

07:51PM 02:44AM 09:36AM Wed 02:31PM

08:30PM 03:37AM 10:37AM Thu 03:23PM

09:08PM 04:24AM 11:31AM Fri 04:13PM

09:45PM 05:07AM 12:19PM Sat 05:02PM

10:24PM 05:47AM 01:01PM Sun 05:50PM

11:04PM 06:24AM 01:38PM Mon 06:35PM

11:47PM 07:01AM 02:12PM Tue 07:19PM

12:32AM 07:37AM Wed 02:43PM

08:03PM 01:18AM 08:14AM Thu 03:14PM

08:47PM 02:06AM 08:51AM Fri 03:45PM

09:33PM 02:57AM 09:29AM Sat 04:17PM

10:21PM 03:54AM 10:09AM Sun 04:49PM

11:11PM

L H L H L H L H L H L

31

H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H

3

L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H

1 2

4 5 6 7 8 9

10 11 12 13 14

L H L H L H L

31

H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H

16

H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H

1

L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H

25

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

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

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*0.50 *0.50 1.5 *0.65 *0.65 1.9 *0.58 *0.58 1.7 *1.12 *1.17 3.4

+1:40 –1:15 –3:13 –3:47

Sat 12:22PM

07:24PM 01:09AM 07:40AM Sun 01:19PM

08:10PM 02:13AM 08:58AM Mon 02:14PM

08:54PM 03:16AM 10:12AM Tue 03:08PM

09:35PM 04:14AM 11:20AM Wed 04:01PM

10:14PM 05:07AM 12:21PM Thu 04:53PM

10:52PM 05:54AM 01:15PM Fri 05:43PM

11:29PM 06:37AM 02:03PM Sat 06:32PM

12:08AM 07:17AM Sun 02:45PM

07:20PM 12:48AM 07:54AM Mon 03:22PM

08:05PM 01:31AM 08:31AM Tue 03:56PM

08:49PM 02:16AM 09:07AM Wed 04:27PM

09:33PM 03:02AM 09:44AM Thu 04:58PM

10:17PM 03:50AM 10:21AM Fri 05:29PM

11:03PM 04:41AM 10:59AM Sat 06:01PM

11:51PM 05:38AM 11:39AM Sun 06:33PM

L H L

DIFFERENCES Spring

High Low H. Ht L. Ht Range

+1:56 +2:13 –0:07 +0:27 37°39’ +3:04 36°51’ +0:15

12:05AM

30 06:21AM

15 11:38AM

DIFFERENCES Spring DIFFERENCES Spring

High Low H. Ht L. Ht Range High Low H. Ht L. Ht Range

Windmill Point Wolf Trap Light Urbanna Norfolk

BALTIMORE

*0.88 *0.88 1.0 *1.12 *1.14 1.1 *1.33 *1.33 1.4 *1.37 *1.33 1.4

05:08AM

Fri 06:47PM

12:21AM 06:09AM Sat 12:24PM

07:26PM 01:15AM 07:16AM Sun 01:13PM

08:05PM 02:09AM 08:27AM Mon 02:02PM

08:43PM 03:02AM 09:40AM Tue 02:52PM

09:21PM 03:53AM 10:48AM Wed 03:44PM

09:58PM 04:40AM 11:52AM Thu 04:36PM

10:36PM 05:27AM 12:51PM Fri 05:29PM

11:17PM 06:13AM 01:45PM Sat 06:23PM

12:02AM 07:00AM Sun 02:36PM

07:18PM 12:52AM 07:49AM Mon 03:25PM

08:12PM 01:47AM 08:39AM Tue 04:13PM

09:08PM 02:48AM 09:33AM Wed 05:01PM

10:05PM 03:54AM 10:28AM Thu 05:49PM

11:04PM 05:05AM 11:25AM Fri 06:36PM

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

26 27 28 29

L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10 11 12 13 14

H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L

DIFFERENCES Spring

High Low H. Ht L. Ht Range

Sharps Island Light –3:47 Havre de Grace +3:11 Sevenfoot Knoll Light – 0:06 St Michaels, Miles River –2:14

–3:50 +3:30 –0:10 –1:58

*1.18 *1.17 1.5 *1.59 *1.59 1.9 *0.82 *0.83 1.1 *1.08 *1.08 1.4

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June 7

PropTalk’s Tide & Current Tables Provided by

May 15 - June 14 Currents CHESAPEAKE BAY ENTRANCE Slack

Max

kts.

0101 0755 1340 1946

+0.7 -0.9 +0.3 -0.8

16 0457

1241

0149 0836 1434 1656 2039

+0.6 -0.9 +0.3 -0.7

17

0003 0238 0543 0919 1322 1538 1826 2138

+0.5 -0.9 +0.3 -0.7

18

0104 0333 0626 1006 1358 1644 1933 2246

+0.5 -1.0 +0.5 -0.8

19

0204 0434 0707 1055 1430 1724 2030 2346

+0.5 -1.1 +0.7 -0.9

20

0302 0524 +0.5 0749 1141 -1.2 1506 1758 +0.9 2122 0036 -1.0 0354 0607 +0.6 0835 1225 -1.4 1542 1832 +1.1

15

21

0414 1150 1542

22 0441

0923

0126 0650 1312 1622 1911

30

0448 1147 1725

0118 0830 1410 2047

+1.0 -1.4 +0.8 -1.2

31

0546 1246 1843

0218 0928 1517 2158

+0.8 -1.4 +0.8 -1.1

1

0106 0641 1340 1952

0324 1028 1635 2311

+0.6 -1.3 +0.8 -1.1

2

3

0219 0442 +0.5 0733 1126 -1.3 1432 1736 +0.9 2054 0014 -1.2 0329 0544 +0.5 0822 1217 -1.2 1521 1819 +1.0

16

0245 16 0747

1419

17

2 0502

1131

+1.0 -0.8 +0.5 -0.7

0517 -0.4 1113 +0.6 1750 -0.8 2122 0023 +0.6 0342 0620 -0.4 0902 1212 +0.5 1508 1836 -0.7

0128 0805 1358 1626 1944

+0.7 -0.5 +0.5 -0.7

3 0557 1243

+1.1 -0.9 +0.4 -0.7

0311 1002 1600 1820 2126

+1.2 -1.0 +0.4 -0.6

0008 0735 1442 1914

0358 1052 1654 2214

+1.2 -1.0 +0.4 -0.6

0221 0906 1501 1723 2036

5

6 0600

1031

0249 0754 1430 1728 2018

-1.2 +0.4 -1.2 +1.0

21 0651

1343

+1.0 -0.9 +0.4 -0.6

6

0052 0819 1531 2008

0443 1139 1744 2301

+1.2 -1.1 +0.4 -0.6

0000 0642 1108 1808

0330 0840 1508 2102

-1.2 +0.4 -1.2 +1.0

0011 22 0735

1439

0359 1051 1649 1906 2210

+1.1 -1.0 +0.4 -0.6

7

0134 0900 1616 2100

0527 1222 1831 2347

+1.2 -1.1 +0.4 -0.5

-1.2 +0.4 -1.2 +1.0

23

0048 0441 0818 1137 1530 1737 1953 2253

+1.2 -1.1 +0.4 -0.6

8

-1.1 +0.4 -1.1 +1.0

24

0129 0524 0901 1222 1618 1824 2042 2339

+1.3 -1.1 +0.4 -0.6

-1.1 +0.4 -1.1 +0.9

25

-1.0 +0.4 -1.0 +0.8

0213 0609 +1.3 0946 1307 -1.2 1702 1912 +0.4 2134 0029 -0.6 0302 0656 +1.3 1031 1352 -1.2 1744 2002 +0.5

-1.2 +0.7 -1.5 +1.3

7

24

-1.5 +0.8 -1.7 +1.5

9

0118 0440 0809 1006 1225 1616 1930 2224

25

0030 0353 0703 0919 1157 1543 1842 2136

-1.6 +0.8 -1.7 +1.5

10

0156 0514 0852 1047 1307 1651 2013 2303

26

0120 0441 0757 1011 1251 1634 1938 2227

-1.6 +0.8 -1.6 +1.4

11

0231 0551 0937 1131 1352 1732 2055 2345

27

0211 0533 0851 1104 1351 1729 2035 2320

-1.6 +0.8 -1.5 +1.3

12

28

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Live music!

Thurs: June 11 & July 9

May

16

Wetland Canoe Tours 9 to 11:30 a.m. Saturdays. Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, Edgewater, MD. serc.si.edu

15-17 15 15-17

National Tourism Week visitannapolis.org

Bike 2 Work Day bike2workcentralmd.com

Mid-Atlantic Kayak Festival Camp Letts, Mayo, MD. Latest designs, instruction for all skill levels, demos, and pros. midatlantickayakfestival.com

15-22

Maryland Boating Safety Course 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Melvin Berman Hebrew Academy, Rockville, MD. Two consecutive Sundays. Taught by USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 24-3. $25.

(410) 531-3313, (301) 261-7735

16

oysters, clams, crawfish, shrimp, mussels & shooters

FuLL MOON PARTY

Bands: S.T.O.R.M. & Misspent Youth Tasty food & drinks at CBF beach Tickets at www.cbf.org

Thru Oct

The Way a Raw Bar should be...

Kent Island Day Stevensville Town Center, MD. Fun displays, activities, and crafts for the whole family.

(410) 643-5358, kentislandheritagesociety.org

16

Jamestown Day 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Jamestown, VA. Music, kids’ activities, special programs, military drills, and demos. A NASA astronaut will compare old and new methods of exploration. (888) 593-4682, historyisfun.org

16

Tappahannock Croaker Tournament Weigh-in at June Parker’s Marina, Tappahannock, VA. (804) 366-4998

16-17

Chesapeake Bay Blues Festival 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sandy Point State Park, Annapolis. Kids’ activities, crafts, food, beverages, beach blanket bingo, playgrounds, lawn seating, and more keyed to a jazzy beat. Benefits Special Olympics Maryland, Camp Face, and WE Care.

(410) 257-7413, bayblues.org

Fourth & Severn • Eastport – Annapolis 410.216.6206 • www.boatyardbarandgrill.com

16-17

Dragon Boat Festival Thompson Boat Center, Georgetown/Kennedy Center Waterfront, Washington, DC. Dragons, races, and sure-fire shore-side fun. dragonboatdc.com

16-23

Maryland DNR Boating Safety and Certification Classes 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. St. Paul Lutheran Church, Annapolis.

Hosted by the Annapolis Sail and Power Squadron on successive Saturdays. Review/ test May 26 at 6 p.m. (410) 263-8777, michaelm_aacps@hotmail.com

17-19

Nordic Tug Rendezvous Smithfield Station, Smithfield, VA. sailyard.com

18 19-20

Jamestown Settlement Founded in the Virginia Colony, 1607

Blue Angels Air Show Annapolis. Pack a picnic and a camera, anchor in the Severn, and look up. The Blue Angels fly in honor of USNA Commissioning Week. Send your photos to joe@proptalk.com. usna.edu

Annual Wade-In and Open House at SERC 9 a.m. Reed Center, Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC), Edgewater, MD. Fun for the whole family. Wade-in at 11 a.m. Free parking and shuttle service at Central Middle School.

(301) 238.2737, serc.si.edu

16

Heart of Chesapeake Country Heritage Day 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Museums and historical attractions in Cambridge, MD and all over Dorchester County. Walking and guided cycling tours, food, kids’ activities, and more. (410) 228-1000, tourdorchester.org High five! Blue Angels soar over Severn River partygoers in May of 2007. Don't miss the Blue Angels Air Show over Annapolis May 19-20 (usna.edu). Plan your picnic raft-up now. Photo by Missy Heim

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Maryland Boating Safety Course 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday.

Annapolis Recreation Center. annapolis.gov

Keeping the Lights On Piers 3 and 5, Baltimore Maritime Museum. Help Chesapeake Chapter of U.S. Lighthouse Society keep Seven Knolls Lighthouse and Lightship Chesapeake "shining." cheslights.org/volunteer.htm

22 22-25

National Maritime Day Celebrate the Chesapeake!

Chestertown Tea Party Music, plays, and other live entertainment; arts and crafts; land and water races; demos; food and libations; costumes and contests; reenactments; stories and games; sailing; dancing; puppets; tours; Tory tossing; and more. chestertownteaparty.com

23

Canoe Cruisers Association Potomac Downriver Race (301) 530-3252, ccadc.org

23

Day Cruise on John W. Brown 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. South Locust Point Cruise Terminal, Baltimore.

Cruise into history and enjoy live big band music, reenactors and ship tours, flybys of WWII aircraft, a continental breakfast, and an all-you-can-eat lunch buffet. Proceeds help maintain this Liberty Ship Memorial. liberty-ship.com

23-24

Air Expo ‘09 Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Lexington Park, MD. Bring your buddies and anchor on the Patuxent to see thrilling high-precision flying by U.S. Navy’s Flight Demonstration Squadron and the Blue Angels. On land, enjoy demos, entertainment, and food.

Free for all. (301) 757-EXPO

23-24

Annapolis Nautical Flea Market Navy Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, Annapolis. Bring your used boats and equipment that you want to sell. U.S. Yacht Shows, Inc. will bring the buyers. usboat.com

23-25

USNA Commissioning Weekend Annapolis. usna.edu

24

Blessing of the Fleet 4:30 p.m.

South Main Street, Chincoteague Island, VA. Boat parade from Robert Reed Waterfront Park. (757) 336-6861, chincoteaguechamber.com

24

Soft-Shell Spring Fair Noon to 5 p.m. City Dock, Crisfield, MD. Watermen’s Hall of Fame awards, entertainment, and soft-shell crab cook-off.

(410) 968-2500, crisfieldchamber.com

25

How To Use a Chart 7 to 9 p.m. St. Paul Lutheran Church, Annapolis. Annapolis Sail and Power Squadron. $31. ljsquare@comcast.net

29

Sunset Canoe Excursion 5 to 7:30 p.m. Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, Edgewater, MD. serc.si.edu

29-31

Yacht Show at National Harbor New, brokerage, and charter yachts, sail and power. Yacht launches and tenders, toys, accessories, and great views of the Potomac. usboat.com

24

Franklin Expedition Leaves England To Find Fabled Northwest Passage, 1845. All were lost.

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29-Jun 1

National River Rally 2009 Hyatt Regency, Baltimore. Brings more than 500 river conservationists together. Events include a party at Camden Yards, workshops, mentoring sessions, exhibits, a banquet, and River Action Day. rivernetwork.org

30

Family Fishing Frenzy 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Virginia Beach.

Try your hand at fishing and learn about tackle, bait, and casting. Meet at Little Island City Park for transportation into False Cape State Park. (757) 426-7128

30

Music on the Bay: Country Traditions 4 to 8 p.m. Captain Salem Avery Museum, Shady Side, MD. Presented by the Shady Side Rural Heritage Society and Adam’s Ribs. Music, dancing, country-style buffet, live auction, and more along the West River. shadysidemuseum.org

June

Park to Park Paddle 2009 7:30 a.m. to Noon. Seven-mile kayak and canoe paddle from Parkers Creek to Flag Ponds Nature Park. Sponsored by the Calvert County Natural Resources Division, Battle Creek Nature Education Society, and American Chestnut Land Trust. (410) 535-5327, calvertparks.org

Wetland Canoe Tours 9 to 11:30 a.m. Saturdays. Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, Edgewater, MD. serc.si.edu

Thru Oct

30

3-Aug 29

30

5-7

Summer Programs Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC), Edgewater, MD. Wetland educational excursions (canoe paddles and hikes) for the whole family. serc.si.edu

Public Paddle on the John Smith Trail Sassafras River at Turner’s Creek Landing, MD. Hosted by Sultana Projects. Canoes will be provided, so bring a day-pack and your camera. (410) 7785954, sultanaprojects.org

Blackbeard Pirate Festival Hampton, VA. Family fun celebrates living history and turns the clocks back to 1718. Full-scale sea battles, tall ships, treasure hunts, sea chanteys, historic reenactments, a pirate camp, strolling entertainers, fireworks, and more. (757) 727-0900, blackbeardpiratefestival.com

The Constellation Blast 7 to 10 p.m. Pier 1, Baltimore.

Party down on the U.S.S. Constellation during this annual fundraiser.

(410) 539-1797, constellation.org

30-31

Chesapeake Bay Wine Festival Noon to 6 p.m.

Terrapin Nature Park, Stevensville, MD. Stroll along vendor row, go sliding, have your caricature done, enjoy some ice cream, and bring a blanket or lawn chair, sit back, and listen to some great music. chesapeakebaywinefestival.org

6

Clean the Bay Day 2009 9 a.m. to Noon. Join 7000 Virginians in removing unhealthy debris from cherished waterways throughout the Commonwealth. cbf.org

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Annual Westover Lawn Party 3 to 7 p.m. Westover, Charles City, VA. Music, auctions, seafood bar, kids’ fun, and more. Benefits James River Association. (804) 788-8811 x202, jrava.org

6

Kids Fishing Tournament 9 to 11 a.m. Breakwater Marina, Woodbridge, VA. Sponsored by Friends of Leesylvania State Park. (703) 583-6904, dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/lee.shtm

6

Take a Kid Fishing Day Lake Hodson, Ravenna, MD. Fishing, food, and door prizes. (330) 673-8897

6

Wade-In Festival 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center, Grasonville, MD. Food, games, and prizes. FREE admission. (410) 604-2100, bayrestoration.org, discoverqueenannes.com

6-7

Celebrate the Rappahannock River Old Mill Park, Fredericksburg, VA. Whitewater Mid-Atlantic Canoeing and Kayaking Championships, annual Paddle for a Cause, and Scout Challenge Race. (540) 907-4460, (540) 371-5085

6-7

Diesel Engine Class Annapolis School of Seamanship. Full schedule at annapolisschoolofseamanship.com.

6-7

Food and Wine Festival at National Harbor Along the Potomac in Washington, DC. Great food, wine, beer, music, and fun! Proceeds benefit Share Our Strength and the Erikka A. Hayes Foundation in Prince George’s County. foodandwinenh.com

8

Using VHF and VHF/DSC Marine Radio 7 to 9 p.m. St. Paul Lutheran Church, Annapolis. Taught by Annapolis Sail and Power Squadron. (410) 263-8777, michaelm_aacps@hotmail.com

8 8-15

World Oceans Day The United Nations has spoken. oceana.org

USCG Auxiliary Boating Safety Course 7 to 10 p.m.

June 8, 12, and 15. Annapolis Fire Department, Taylor Avenue. (410) 409-2998, ngardner@sensitivesystems.com

9

Onboard Weather Class 7 to 9 p.m. St. Paul Lutheran Church, Annapolis. Taught by Annapolis Sail and Power Squadron. (410) 263-8777, michaelm_aacps@hotmail.com

9

Youth Fishing Derby 9 a.m. to Noon. Turner’s Creek Park, Kennedyville, MD. Prizes for casting, biggest fish of the day, biggest fish in a species, and biggest fish in each age division. Free lunch and goodie bag to all registered kids. Rod and reel give-away to first 75 to pre-register. $7. (410) 778-2083, kentparkandrec.org

11

Full Moon Party Boatyard Bar & grill, Eastport. Thursday night, a full moon, and a new raw bar: good enough reason to get out of the house! boatyardbarandgrill.com

12-13

Reedville Fishing Derby Reedville, VA. Fishing fun punctuated with music, food, and beverages. Benefits Smith Point Sea Rescue, an all volunteer, non-profit, sea rescue service serving the Middle Chesapeake Bay. smithpointsearescue.com

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June 13 Continued...

Day Cruise on John W. Brown South Locust Point Cruise Terminal, Baltimore. liberty-ship.com

12-13

Thunder on the Chesapeake Bay Poker Run Nauti-Goose Saloon, North East, MD. thunderonthebay.com

12-14

Kadey-Krogen Yachts Open House 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. Port Annapolis Marina. casey@kadeykrogen.com, kadeykrogen.com

12-14

Potomac River Festival 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Colonial Beach, VA. Pet parade and contest, land and boat parades, carnivals, music, dancing, arts and crafts, food, concerts, beer and wine, and fireworks. colonialbeach.org

13

Bands in the Sand 5 to 10:30 p.m. Philip Merrill Environmental Center, Annapolis. Boatyard Bar & Grill’s party to benefit the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. $100. PropTalk is a sponsor. cbf.org/bandsinthesand

13

Rhythm on the River 5 to 8 p.m.

Hartges Yacht Harbor, Galesville, MD. Enjoy live music, food, beverages, and a silent auction. $35. Proceeds benefit the West/Rhode Riverkeeper and the rivers themselves. (410) 867-7171, amy@westrhoderiverkeeper.org

13

13

Splash & Dash Beach Party 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jetty Restaurant, Grasonville, MD. Beach party with Chesapeake Whalertowne for Boston Whaler customers. Lunch, docking, gifts, and more. $5. (410) 827-3888, whalertowne.com

13

Youth Fishing Derby 9 a.m. to Noon. Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge, Kent County, MD. (410) 639-7056

14

South County Festival 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Herrington Harbour North Marina, Tracys Landing, MD. Games, activities, live music, contests, demos, exhibits, arts and crafts, beer and wine, endless food, and more for the whole family. (410) 867-3129, fourriversheritage. org, herringtonharbour.com

Magothy River Day Dobbins Island concert, wade-in, and fun for the whole family. magothyriver.org

South River Sojourn and Wade-In Kayak and canoe on the river, enjoy a picnic, and wade. southriverfederation.net

14-Aug 23

13

14

St. Mary’s Crab Festival 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds, Leonardtown, MD. All things crabby, a car show, demos, music, and dancing. stmaryscrabfestival.com Tour the Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse On alternating Sundays, tour boat departs from Annapolis Maritime Museum at 8 a.m., noon, and 3 p.m. $70. (410) 295-0104, amaritime.org

John Bildahl went above and beyond the call of duty behind the lens during the Bands in the Sand party in 2006. These are some of the barefoot gooddeed-doers who make the event pop every year. The "totally beach-in" time returns to Annapolis June 13. The musical party comes to you courtesy of the Boatyard Bar & Grill all to benefit the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (cbf.org/bandsinthesand). Photo by John Bildahl/johnbildahlphotography.com

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Mom n’ Me: Seining for Fish Edgewater, MD. Parents and other brave souls will don waders and seine fish and tiny Bay critters for kids ages three to five years to learn about. serc.si.edu

18-Aug 27

Concerts at Waterman’s Park Thursdays at 7 p.m. Enjoy Chesapeake Bay watershed songs at Captain Herbie Sadler Waterman’s Park at Annapolis Maritime Museum. Free. Bring lawn chairs and picnic blankets amaritime.org

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19-20

Maryland’s 375th Birthday Celebration Weekend Historic St. Mary’s City, MD. Tall ships, music and other entertainment, and activities 17th-century style at Maryland’s first colony and capital to celebrate 375 years. visitmaryland.org

• 1/4 to1/2 the $$ of

Annapolis Slips.

• Less Crowded • E-Z Access to Bay • Newly Refurbished Docks • Deep Channel and Dockage

19-21

Classic Wooden Boat Festival Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. More than 100 boats compete for top honors as you enjoy seminars, a nautical flea market, arts and crafts, kids’ fun, and classic boats for sale. chesapeakebayacbs.org

19-Jul 31

River Concert Series Friday Nights 7 p.m. St. Mary’s College Campus, St. Mary’s City, MD. Jeffrey Silberschlag directs the Chesapeake Orchestra. Free.

(240) 895-2024, riverconcertseries.com

20

Be a Pirate for $5 Annapolis Harbor. Onboard the Sea Gypsy.

(410) 263-0002, chesapeakepirates.com

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Fishing Festival 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Kiptopeke State Park, Cape Charles, VA. Celebrate local history, waterways, and natural surroundings with a fishing clinic for kids and teens, a kayaking clinic, nature programs, and family activities. (757) 331-2267, dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/kip.shtml

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Potomac Heritage Day 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Leesylvania State Park, Woodbridge, VA. (703) 583-6904, dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/lee.shtml

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Public Paddle on the John Smith Trail 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Chester River at Bogles Wharf Landing, MD. Hosted by Sultana Projects. Canoes are provided, so bring a day-pack and your camera. sultanaprojects.org

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Alexandria Red Cross Waterfront Festival Oronoco Bay Park, Alexandria, VA. Enjoy the Tall Ships Kalmar Nyckel and Schooner Sultana, BBQ, seafood, smoothies, old-fashioned sodas, and more. waterfrontfestival.org

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Father’s Day For great gift ideas, see page 30.

Make Your Father a Pirate Fathers ride free all day on Annapolis Harbor’s own pirate ship operated by Pirate Adventures, the Sea Gypsy.

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Teen Boat Building School 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Teens learn how to make their own canoe at the Havre de Grace Maritime Museum.

Spend the whole week building it and get ready to paddle on the sixth day! (410) 939-4800, hdgmaritimemuseum.org

Safe Boating Course 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Anchorage Marina, Baltimore.

Hosted by Dundalk Sail and Power Squadron on four consecutive Tuesdays.

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Fostering the Future Cruise 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Alexandria VA. Enjoy cocktails, dinner, tunes from the Nautical Wheelers, and views of the Potomac River onboard the Cherry Blossom Paddle Boat to benefit the Fund for Alexandria’s Child. (703) 838-4565, potomacriverboatco.com

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Gwynn’s Island Festival Mathews, VA. Family-style chicken, live music, a pet parade with prizes, arts and crafts, kids’ games, square dancing, golf-putting contests, and more. visitmathews.com

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Chesapeake Bay Leukemia Powerboat Poker Run Middle Chesapeake Bay. Hot spots at Annapolis Waterfront Marriott, Beach House on Bear Creek in Baltimore, and Wild Duck Café on Frog Mortar Creek in Baltimore. leukemiacup.org

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Coles Point Poker Run on the Potomac Poker runners start and finish at Port Kinsale Marina, with stops at Tall Timbers Marina near St. Mary’s City, St. Clements Island, and Fitzie’s Marina in Britton Bay in between. Benefits the Cople District Volunteer Fire Department.

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Canal Day 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

C&D Canal and Chesapeake City, MD. Music, food, fun, charity raffles, kids’ activities, and crafts to celebrate 30 years of Canal Days! chesapeakecity.com

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Patuxent River Fun Run Solomons, Benedict, Sea Breeze in Sandgates, and Vera’s on St. Leonard Creek with a party, DJ, food, contests, and prizes. Benefits Childrens National Medical Center. (301) 481-9405, chesapeakeperformanceevents.com

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Public Paddle on the John Smith Trail 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Chester River/Crumpton Landing, MD. Hosted by Sultana Projects. Canoes are provided, so bring a day-pack. (410) 778-5954, sultanaprojects.org

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Classic Boats Gather in St. Michaels for Father’s Day Weekend

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he 22nd running of the Antique and Classic Boat Festival hosted by the Chesapeake Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society kicks off on June 19 and runs through the morning of June 21 on the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum campus in St. Michaels. This nationally-revered show brings proud owners and their restored masterpieces together for showing and judging. This year, there will be more than 100 boats on display ranging from 11 to 76 feet long. All participating boats must have been built before 1976.

Traditionally, Saturday provides the most activity with entertainment and projects for kids, a nautical flea market, a tent full of vendors, nautical crafts, and day-long judging to determine the best in show as well as the winners of best amateur restoration and the junior craftsman award.

PropTalk guarantee: You will not find a more ideal Father’s Day weekend outing than a spring trip to St. Mike’s to see such a spread of perfectly loved old boats. For more information, go to chesapeakebayacbs.org.

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What Dad Wants

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Dads love cool gear that ramps up their outdoor fun. Ties, cologne, and socks… NO! Boats, fishing ops, and fun… YES! Here’s what PropTalk wants this Fathers Day. Get in gear for June 21.

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UPPER BAY Schaefer’s Canal House

Chesapeake and Delaware Canal

The Granary

Sassafras River

Nauti Goose Saloon

Northeast River

Woody’s Crab House

Northeast River

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Rock Hall Harbor

Waterman’s Crab House

Rock Hall Harbor

Carson’s Creek Side Restaurant and Lounge

Dark Head Creek

Sue Island Crabhouse & Dock Bar

Middle River

Crab Quarters

Middle River

Red Eye Clubhouse & Grill

Middle River

Island View Waterfront Café

Browns Creek

Hard Yacht Café

Bear Creek, Dundalk

Bay Café

Baltimore Harbor

Rusty Scupper Restaurant

Baltimore Harbor

Dead End Saloon - Fells Point

Baltimore Harbor

Canton Dockside

Baltimore Harbor

River Watch

Hopkins Creek, Baltimore

Nick’s Fish House

Baltimore Yacht Basin - Middle Branch

Windows on the Bay - White Rocks Yachting Center

Patapsco River

Magothy Seafood Crab Deck & Tiki Bar

Mill Creek/Magothy River

Deep Creek Restaurant

Deep Creek-Magothy River

Jellyfish Joel’s

Fairlee Creek

Middle Bay Riptides Restaurant & Dock Bar

South River, Annapolis

Pusser’s Landing

Ego Alley-Annapolis Harbor

Sam’s Waterfront Café

Chesapeake Harbor, Annapolis

Mike’s Restaurant & Crab House

South River, Annapolis

Cantlers Riverside Inn

Mill Creek, Annapolis

Captain Bud’s

Crisfield, MD

Props Restaurant (formerly Cheshire Crab)

Main Creek, Pasadena

Hemingway’s and Lola’s tropic Grill

Kent Island

The Captain’s Table Restaurant

Patuxent River, Solomons

DiGiovanni’s Dock of the Bay

Patuxent River, Solomons

Dockside Restaurant/Blue Heron Pub

Potomac River, Colonial Beach, Va

Madigan’s Waterfront

Occoquan River, Occoquan, Va

Mango’s Bar & Grill

Herring Bay

Naughty Gull Restaurant

Patuxent River, Solomons

Pirate’s Cove Restaurant

West River, Galesville

Skipper’s Pier Waterfront Restaurant

Rockhold Creek, Deale

Spinnaker’s Restaurant

Potomac River, Point Lookout

Stoney’s Kingfisher Restaurant

Patuxent River, Solomons

Thursday’ s Steak & Crab House

West River, Galesville

Tim’s II Restaurant & Crabhouse

Potomac River, Fairview Beach, Va

Kentmorr Restaurant

Kent Island

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Harris Crab House

Kent Narrows

Big Owl Tiki Bar & Grill

Kent Narrows

Red Eye Dock Bar

Kent Narrows

Jetty Restaurant and Dock Bar

Marshy Creek, Kent Narrows

Fisherman’s Inn

Marshy Creek, Kent Narrows

Big Mary’s Dock Bar

West River, Galesville, MD

Calypso Bay

Tracy’s Creek-Tracys Landing, MD

Crab Claw

St. Michaels Harbor

St. Michaels Crab House & Restaurant

St. Michaels Harbor

Foxy’s Dock Bar

St. Michaels Harbor

Schooners Landing

Tred Avon River, Oxford

The Masthead at Pier Street

Tred Avon River, Oxford

Abner’s Seaside Crab House

Fishing Creek, Chesapeake Beach

Vera’s White Sands

Patuxent River, Lusby, MD

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Patuxent River, Solomons

Solomon’s Pier Restaurant

Patuxent River, Solomons

Tiki Bar

Patuxent River, Solomons

Four Winds Café

Back Creek, Solomons

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Knapps Narrows, Tilghman Island, MD

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Choptank River, Secretary, MD

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LOWER BAY Potowmack Landing Restaurant

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Sunset Grill

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Gloucester Point, Va. on York River

Smithfield Station

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Thanks for the Memories

by Ed and Elaine Henn

Sunrise or sunset? South Carolina or Georgia? No matter. It’s all good.

Editor’s Note: Through PocketMail, the Henns have taken PropTalk fans along as they re-explore the ICW and beyond. The first time they made the trip as rag haulers. This time, they are on Bay Ranger, a Ranger Tug 25. This fourth installment unfolds before Thanksgiving near Beaufort, NC (mile 202)…

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ike the creeks and rivers in this area, our memories have wound around like pretzels on this trip.

The bridge we went under to Lucy Point Creek was used in Forrest Gump’s shrimping scene, reminding us that life is like a box of chocolate. Snug in our tug on cold nights and sunny days, we feel a bit smug when passing sailors in their cockpits dressed in foulies, hats, and gloves, as we had years ago. We’ve also had some interesting wake-up calls at different anchorages, once finding our stern rubbing some reeds. Another time, we skedaddled as a boat drifted back to us with a dragging anchor, jammed windlass, and frantic captain.

After provisioning and fueling up in Beaufort, NC, we headed south to go around Jekyll Island, cross St. Andrews Sound, and drop anchor off Cumberland Island where wild horses live, not to mention a few white pelicans and dolphins.

Two days shy of Thanksgiving, we visited St. Marys, GA and stayed at Lang’s Marina, which was rapidly filling up with likeminded cruisers. Everyone was “Southern friendly” and interested in seeing our boat.

Over the past nine years, Thanksgiving at the town’s hotel has grown into a community-wide party, from eight cruisers on up to more than 60 boats and 200 people. The hotel reminded us of one we stayed in while in Zermatt, Switzerland. At noon, the townspeople provided hams and turkeys, and the cruisers dinghy-delivered potluck dishes. With many items new to us, the potluck reflected the wide range of cruiser origins, including Canadian turnips with maple syrup, bourbon sweet potatoes, and baked rutabagas. Wonderful!

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We adorned our holiday wreath with Spanish Moss and took a festive, if choppy, weekend jaunt to the Jacksonville (FL) Christmas Boat Parade and spectacular fireworks displays. One string of fireworks from a bridge looked like white waterfalls, reminding us of Heidelberg, Germany when the bridges were ablaze with red fireworks.

Dinghies gather together while their masters enjoy a town-wide Thanksgiving Day party in St. Marys, GA.

(Gin rummy update: tied at 27 each.)

Up the St. Johns River north of Jacksonville, we made a planned stop for Yanmar motor servicing (250-hours) at Lambs Yacht Center. We also hooked up with family (Chuck and Bev) at their East Palatka home, where we enjoyed great food and fun movies. After heading through Jacksonville, Bay Ranger enjoyed a few days of lovely, calm waters, blue skies, and warming temps along the Mosquito Lagoon and Indian River. A few pockets of no-see-ums were no match for our screens.

Warm December days are hard to beat.

Along the way, a big powerboat passed us, saying he had left Annapolis last week with ice on the boat and temps in the 20s. And, thanks to a boatpix.com driveby, our son bought us a helicopter shot of Bay Ranger underway to celebrate our safe return this spring.

We averaged 1.4 gallons per hour while cruising at about seven knots. While looking for fuel on the Canaveral Barge Canal, we found something else: our first manatee sighting of 2008.

On Friday, we anchored just south of the NASA Space Center; last time as sailors, a full moon greeted us on the hook. The next day, we

went into the Dragon Point anchorage at Eau Gallie, a lovely place to stay, where we saw the second Ranger Tug 21 in this area, Miss Mary. Nearby, we can see the crumpled green remains of a 200-foot concrete dragon, which an eccentric lady had built for her grandkids.

Marking our seventh cruising week near Fort Pierce (mile 966) on December 7, we enjoyed a week-long stay at Fisherman’s Wharf, planning our trip across the Okeechobee. (On our previous ICW trip, we had only reached Beaufort, SC by this time.) We walked every morning and spent the afternoons relaxing and sightseeing. (Normally confined to magazines and newspapers, Ed finished his fifth book of the trip.) We enjoyed lunches in town at a little Greek restaurant, stops at Mervis’ Café, thousands of live poinsettias all over town, and some pretty old birds: 1950s T-Birds and other vintage cars in various stages of rebirth.

The fish-cleaning station at the boat ramp nearby beckoned pelicans hungry for fish-gut toss-outs. During a poor excuse for a landing, one of them skidded off our swim platform making a flapping, squawking nuisance of herself.

Sunday night after the Christmas parade on land, we marveled at undulating red, green, and white lights draped all over about 40 palm trees and a dozen other trees that were programmed to the beat of Mannheim Steamroller’s Carole of the Bells.

Quite stunning!

Tonight is the holiday boat parade, and we’ll soon head south to Stuart, FL and beyond. Stay tuned with PropTalk for more news about our travels.

About the Authors: Ed and Elaine Henn 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 help deliver PropTalk Magazines.

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Merf’s Sketchbook

ome time ago, I skiff from above, starting conducted a boating the genset, plugging in course for a couple the cord and connectof guys from Minnesota. ing the other end to an Turns out that one of electric hoist, and then them, Dave McNally, raising the now powered had recently bought up genset (with its danby Merf Smith Point Light at the gling power cord). They mouth of the Potomac got the genset to the first River. A number of such level when it quit. The lighthouses have been switch was accidentally passing into private hands whacked, shutting the for various uses recently; unit off. Two guys at the in McNally’s case, it’s his lower level muscled the family vacation retreat. set to a grated area. The Smith Point Light is helpers above reset the a typical caisson strucwinch that had twoture with several levels blocked and had to be including the light itself. re-extended to make the The light remains in last 10 or so feet to the Coast Guard control, main level. The genset and McNally has the was restarted as before, rest. His basic plan is to and the last leg of the lift convert the main level was begun. into a sort of great room Once McNally’s and galley with sleeping guys got the genset quarters above. There are, into position out of the of course, a Lectrasan weather and were able to head and a shower. While power-up the chop saws, somewhat cramped and drills, and nail guns, they yet unique, a lighthouse got back to work. As I has its advantages. watched the choreogMcNally rationalizes that raphy of wainscoting, there are no taxes, no utilplumbing, and electrical ity fees, no bureaucratic work, I was struck by the zoning or permit stuff, similarity of this effort and no fishing license to that of the needs of required, and the closest the string of snowbirds neighbors are over two in their trawlers and Having been bashed against the side of the lighthouse by motoryachts bumpmiles away. the rough seas, the skiff had broken loose and was slowly ily heading down the McNally, a residential builder back home, invited Bay close-aboard in the disappearing toward Norfolk in the horizontal rain. me for a visit to see the increasingly nasty afterprogress of his conversion noon. Whether power or when I reached Smith Point Marina. Here efforts. It is well at this point for me to emsail, each of these boats had what they had began my introduction to adventures in phasize the inherent difficulties associated on board. If you didn’t have it, you either private lighthouse keeping. with lighthouses and the logistics of supdid without or jury rigged. If McNally and I met McNally as he and one of his porting keepers and now a private owner. his folks didn’t pre-plan their bill of matefour-man crew brought out from MinMcNally keeps a 28-foot Carolina Skiff at rials or requisite tool list or electric power nesota were loading a genset into the skiff.

Smith Point Marina to serve as his water needs, time would be lost. Going back to Seems the underwater power cable had taxi. It is not just people he transports. the truck, the shop, or chandlery for that packed up for a time: no juice, no work!

He moves all manner of building materitool or part may be a pretty normal practice The weather had worsened, yielding threeals, tools, food, supplies, and gear, as well. around a boatyard, but it is hardly a good to four-foot seas by the time we were Hold this thought! option this far from land and the hardware alongside the lighthouse.

The mouth of the Potomac is known for store. Coming full cycle, the life of latterI managed the series of ladders up to its quickly changing conditions, and while day lighthouse keepers obviously followed the main level, while McNally and his my early fall road trip to Reedville, VA was a similar script, but surely in a more austere crew began to hoist the genset aboard. This sunny, it was raining and blowing like stink and challenging era. required dropping a 110 VAC cord to the 36 June 2009 PropTalk

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McNally was giving me the grand tour amid the noise and clatter when the famous Murphy of Murphy’s Law reared his ugly head. Having been bashed against the side of the lighthouse by the rough seas, the skiff had broken loose and was slowly disappearing toward Norfolk in the horizontal rain. Sensibly, none of us dove over the side of the lighthouse to attempt a recovery, favoring instead to arrange for Smith Point Sea Rescue to assist. The rescue craft and McNalley’s water taxi appeared through the gloom about a half hour later, and the skiff was safely resecured. (Those Smith Point Sea Rescue guys are tops!)

Fortunately, I had brought a courtesy jug of McNally’s favorite booze, and presumably this added to his unflappable nature and helped maintain his calming internal sea. The episode didn’t seem to have affected his guys at all as they continued to plug away at their assigned tasks.

Since this trip, McNally and his team have made several additional trips. The main level is pretty much done, and work is now focused on the second level. The essential light has a new roof. Just consider the challenges and logistics of that!

Dave McNally and his light. Photo by Merf

To find out more about Smith Point Light, go to lighthousefriends.com. For information on Smith Point Sea Rescue, the only remaining volunteer sea rescue operation on the Chesapeake Bay, go to smithpointsearescue.com.

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.

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Seaway Sportsman

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She shows her New England heritage with her sweeping sheer, high freeboard forward, fine round bilge forward sections, and her hint of tumblehome aft.

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he Seaway Sportsman is a goodlooking working boat whose lines are elegant enough to double as a cocktail cruiser and a megayacht tender.

Rick Casali of Noyce Yachts in Annapolis introduced me to the boat one November afternoon, and we took her out of Whitehall Creek to the Bay to play in a moderate, damp, and chilly northeast breeze.

The boat initially shows her New England heritage with her sweeping sheer, her high freeboard forward, her fine, round bilge forward sections, and her hint of tumblehome aft. A closer look, however, reveals hard chines along the aft 75 percent of her waterline, a concession to improved performance at higher speed/length ratios.

Long spray rails mitigate the tendency for spray and bow waves to climb the topsides to the rail, and, as we found out during the trials, they keep her dry in a Chesapeake chop.

Chesapeake boats tend to have a lot of flare forward and a rather flatter sheer than their New England cousins. Up north, the boats tend to trade flare for rise of sheer forward, giving them a more gradual increase in reserve buoyancy, resulting in an easier ride in long, rolling swells. The 38 June 2009 PropTalk

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Chesapeake flare deals with our short steep chop more effectively, throwing the spray away from the boat to keep her from “spitting at you.”

The boat’s structure uses no wood. There is no balsa core or plywood in decks or stringers. The hull is single-skin fiberglass, the deck uses vacuum-bagged Nida Core for stiffness, and the transom core is 24-pound Penske board, so the structure is as low maintenance as it can get.

A look around the boat revealed that a good bit of thought had gone into her arrangement. Forward, she has a cuddy cabin with V-berths and a self-contained head.

The aft ends of these berths extend under the seats in the forward end of the cockpit, so the cockpit volume is maximized. The center console lifts up on air cylinders to give access to storage and batteries inside.

PVC tubes leading from this compartment provide lockable rod stowage. The space can accommodate a 180-hp Yanmar if you want the inboard diesel option with a Keel Drive. A Keel Drive is what we older types know as an “inboard.”

This boat, however, was powered by a Honda 135-hp four-stroke mounted on an Armstrong bracket on the transom, the

new generation of engines that is smooth, quiet, and a pleasure to own. Taking the boat out of Whitehall Creek at near idle, we were doing five to six knots at a quiet 76 decibels, which was approximately the level of the background noise on the creek.

At 2000 RPM, we were doing 7.5 knots.

Steadily increasing the speed brought her up onto a plane with little rotation or bow rise. At 4500 RPM, we moved easily at over 26 knots, and the main noise was from the wind. WOT, full boogie, or flat-out took us up to 34 knots, and man, it was cold!

The turns were well controlled and comfortable under all conditions during the run. The Sportsman always felt under control with no tendency to misbehave.

Turns were tight, and she banked easily and comfortably. She had a flat wake at all speeds. The flat wake and the low amount of rotation through the “hump range” indicate that the bottom loading is low, which is a good thing. This allows the addition of more cargo, passengers, or beer without substantially affecting performance or handling.

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This allows the addition of more cargo, passengers, or beer without substantially affecting performance or handling. and harbor crawling and is easy to work when fishing. She’d be a pleasure to own, and she is certainly fun to run.

The Chesapeake dealer for Seaway Boats is Noyce Yachts at Yacht Haven in Annapolis— noyceyachts.com. Contact Rick Casali for more information at rickc@noyceyachts.com.

About the Author: Mike Kaufman has been a professional yacht designer and surveyor for more than 30 years. He has designed and assessed both power and sailing yachts for a full range of purposes around the world. Kaufman is a National Association of Marine Surveyors Certified Marine Surveyor and has served as regional director and chairman of the Membership Screening Committee for that organization. He is a life member of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers. kaufmandesign.com.

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live in Harford County, home of the Havre de Grace Maritime Museum, just far enough away from Havre de Grace that visiting is both doable and special. Every time I go, I think I should come here more often. Union Avenue is lined with gracious 19th century homes that sit back from the street on large treed lots; boat yards on the waterfront feature endless angles and all manner of maritime clutter. It’s the Upper Bay version of Annapolis, with the hubbub rheostat turned WAY down.

I forgot: For those of you who think Havre de Grace is in France, it’s at the head of the Bay, where the C&D Canal meets the confluence of the Susquehanna and Elk Rivers. It’s where brackish tidal water meets fresh, and smack in the middle of the Atlantic flyway.

It’s been a happening place for all things maritime since forever.

The morning I visited the maritime museum, there were more boats in the parking lot than cars. A flock of Canada geese grazing the close-cropped lawn hardly noticed my arrival. They were intent on goose business—serene grazing that exploded into hiss-

escape the confines of hearth and home and revert to that semi-feral state that hunting and fishing provide.

The museum itself is a structure that goes along with this setting— inviting, fitting in. The museum just celebrated its 20th anniversary with a big shebang in the newly renovated central space. Large windows— some round to evoke portholes—debouche onto the greensward that ambles down to the shores of the gray blue Susquehanna. Just to the north lies the Concord Point Lighthouse, the oldest lighthouse in continuous use in the United States. A wooden boardwalk/promenade

by Stephanie Stone snakes along the waterfront, over and through enough beach and marsh to make a DNR ing mouth-gaping pursuit of an identical wetlands specialist flinch. copy, a burst of pattering feet, capped by Inside, high ceilings and massive wood the self-congratulatory shake of tail feathtimbers make the central space both open ers by the escapee. and cozy. This will be the home of an Henry Boyer’s fishing shanty (c. 1900) exhibit entitled Beyond Jamestown—Life is marooned nearby, its stovepipe cocked 400 Years Ago, opening spring 2009. It at a jaunty angle. These shanties, or shad will tell us about Susquehanna River/Upper shacks, were board and batten cabins built Bay in the 17th century when it was populated

by Susquehannocks and Nanticokes, and “discovered” by that guy named John Smith.

There is a permanent collection on dison shoal draft play. If you are interested in woodworking scows. Equipped with traditional tools, don’t miss the array with bunk beds, a of drawknives, spokeshaves, axes, adzes, table, and a stove, chisels, augers, and gimlets as you enter. they afforded fishThe proportions of the two-man saw and a ing parties over54-inch auger of one-inch bore remind one night shelter on the fishing grounds of what the term “work” used to mean.

Further on, we are invited to handle off the fecund fish hooks fashioned from bird bone by shores of what is Native Americans. The rest of the permanow Aberdeen nent exhibit is small, but rich—the right Proving Ground. size to make you leave invigorated, not There men could exhausted. Being a word person, I have the A floating shad annoying habit of reading all the printed shack at the Havre materials that accompany the artifacts. Did de Grace Maritime you know that the Susquehannock Indians Museum. Photo by were very tall and bathed daily, that they Stephanie Stone

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dwarfed the English who did not bathe and therefore stank mightily? That oysters were so plentiful that they were a staple of colonial households? That ice was the second largest export in the 19th century. That Perryville, across the river from Havre de Grace, harvested 100,000 tons of Susquehanna ice in 1875. That we have petroglyphs from the banks of the Susquehanna River?

But I digress.

Far and away the largest exhibition in the museum has been the boat building school that currently has a dozen small wooden boats in various stages of repair and making. The Chesapeake Wooden Boat Building School started in 1989 with the goal of keeping the maritime heritage of Upper Chesapeake alive. The first boat built was a Chesapeake Bay Sharpie; more than 150 have followed.

The school used to occupy the central exhibition area, but during the recent renovations and expansion, it moved down the street to the old Seneca Cannery. It’s due to move back now, to the new ground floor where students can make all the sawdust they want and not skuzzy up the rest of the exhibitions.

The boat program for adults is run in conjunction with Harford Community College. There are different areas students can focus on: model shop (half hulls, plank on frame, and radio-controlled models); wood boat restoration (a current project is new ribs and transom for a 1961 16-foot lapstrake Grady-White runabout); wood and canvas canoe restoration (bring your

weighing a mere 4550 pounds all up.

I ask boat school co-director and instructor Bud Gillis about a strikingly handsome canoe that caught my eye where it hangs in the central exhibition area. I soon understand that there is always more to learn about boats.

It’s a 1927 Carlton canoe that the “knu guys”—as they call themselves—rebuilt.

New rub rails, new ribs of Atlantic white cedar, steamed and bent, new planks of red cedar, and new canvas and paint. In the old days, canoes were lap strake, their planks painstakingly scarfed, fitted, and tacked together to make the craft waterThe Chesapeake Wooden Boat Building School. Photo by Stephanie Stone tight. “The workmanship required was weekends. A popular program that has run huge,” Gillis tells me. That’s how canoes in June for the last 12 years is the Teen came to be covered in canvas: their planks Boat Building event. Kids start on Monday were simply butted up, with a canvas cover with a kit based on a design called “The impregnated with paint added to make Six-Hour Canoe” and put their craft in the them watertight. Around the turn of the water on Saturday. century, a scarfed canoe fetched $65; one Call (410) 939-4800 or click to with butt joints and canvas went for $32. hdgmaritimemuseum.org to learn more.

Do the math.

I mention to Gillis that I’m a sailor, and being a devout canoe guy, he’s got

The proportions of the two-man saw and a 54-inch auger of one inch bore remind one of what the term “work” used to mean. old Old Town here for a makeover); and wooden boat shop that focuses on new builds. The projects for the wooden boat shop cover the waterfront: there’s a Chesapeake Bay crabbing skiff in the works— fastened with nails and finished with house paint—along with a sailboat from a 1930s Popular Science design, a Shellback dinghy, and a sailboat from a Chesapeake Light Craft kit. Another of the intriguing projects is an ultralight kayak, an 11-foot boat made of marine-grade Brazilian okoume mahogany plywood, lap strake and glued, Follow us on Twitter—twitter.com/proptalk

that covered too. It seems that some canoe owners opt for the “sailing package.” This includes a 50-square-foot Lateen sail and leeboards to port and starboard. The thought of catching a puff with that rig in spring makes me shiver. Good thing that the Susquehanna Flats that lie off Havre de Grace have a mean depth of 18 inches.

In addition to the boat shop and collections, the museum hosts a welter of maritime events, including film and concert series, preservation workshops, summer reading programs and camps, and theme

About the Author: Stephanie Stone has been a steady columnist covering the Baltimore and Northern Bay waterfronts for PropTalk’s sister publication SpinSheet for many years. Please send your Northern Bay story ideas and comments to sstone@jhu.edu.

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Old-School Research Rules at the Chris-Craft Collection in Newport News

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tamp collectors do it. Britney fans do it. Your co-worker does it.

Your grandma probably does, too.

No matter who you are, no matter what you’re looking for, it’s out there waiting to be found, it seems, with only the click of your mouse.

Just Google it.

And the same goes for Chris-Craft fanatics. But you won’t find the powered pleasure boat pot of gold on Craigslist. Instead, look to the Chris-Craft archives at the Mariners’ Museum Library in Newport News, VA. Housed on the campus of Christopher Newport University (CNU), the Mariners’ Museum Library boasts numerous maritime collections, perhaps the most popular of which is the Chris-Craft archives. Donated to the Mariners’ Museum in 1987, the Chris-Craft collection was moved with the museum’s library to the CNU campus in 2008. The anthology is housed in approximately 23,000 square feet of drawers, stacks, and shelves and includes roughly 42 June 2009 PropTalk

119,000 hull cards, 25,000 photographs, 55,000 plans, and sales catalogs spanning nearly 80 years.

In an office only a few doors away from the classic Chris-Craft dream vault sits Jerry Conrad, archivist for the collection,

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from people who own the boat, are restoring it, are interested in its background, used to own one, or are just plain nostalgic,” he says. “Unique requests range from an older gentleman who had proposed on a Chris-Craft boat, to a family with a grandmother who was featured in a Chris-Craft advertisement.” He says that a surprising number of people find boats in old barns and are eager for information about their new treasures.

Once a request is received via the Internet, phone, or in person, the journey begins.

Resting in drawers and organized neatly in thick, looming stacks are thousands of boat equipment records, reproduction plans, photographs, and promotional materials of Chris-Craft models, like time capsules waiting to be discovered.

Some documents easily betray their age upon first glance. Original documents still bear tack holes, designer doodles, and the musky scent of decades past. People may request plans made to scale, while others might be searching for information on

All monies received for research packages go back into preserving the collection. in a comparatively sparse room. Conrad had no boating background when he came on board with the Mariners’ Museum in 1997, but was intrigued by the opportunity to captain such a collection. Conrad and four volunteers play Santa Claus to ChrisCraft enthusiasts around the world and field research requests, about 300 a month.

“If there’s water, we get calls,” Conrad explains, noting that he and his co-workers have connected with Chris-Craft fans from all over the world.

Conrad says the motivations for requests are as diverse as the countries from which they originate. “We get lots of requests

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Chris-Craft’s wartime contributions, such as the production of landing craft and rescue boats used during World War II. Basic black and white photographs of engines and early construction are available, as are sales photographs featuring the leggy “girls of Chris-Craft” posing on 1950s models, vibrant images of the fleet cruising past Miami Beach in later decades, and VIP visitors enjoying personal tours of the latest and best manufacturer offering.

“I can’t pick a favorite boat or best story,” says Conrad, “but it’s amazing to me that kit boats, such as a 12-foot Meteor, the kind that would have been seen in the back of Boy’s Life Magazine in the 1950s, can be researched here and a modern Meteor kit can be found online today.” Whether it’s a 1930’s runabout or 1970 Aluminum Motor Yacht, Conrad and his crew aim to please and provide the customer with a complete living history of the craftsmanship and character of the original boat. All monies received for research packages go back into preserving the collection.

Conrad has certainly found a niche in the archives. After two years of intensive research including sorting the huge photograph archive, Conrad published Chris-Craft: The Essential Guide in 2002.

“It’s meant to be like a bird-spotting book, but for boats, that enthusiasts can take to and use at boat shows,” explains Conrad, not giving himself nearly enough credit for the massive task of compiling such valuable information. In an age when almost anything is searchable or downloadable online, it’s refreshing to be able to see, touch, and even smell the real deal, instead of relying on the pixels on your screen to tell the story. Conrad does admit, though, “It would be pretty cool to get the book on Kindle.”

What’s Kindle, you may ask?

Google it.

To learn more about the Chris-Craft collection and the Mariners’ Museum, visit mariner.org/library/chriscraft.

About the Author: Laura Adams, originally from Annapolis, is a teacher and freelance writer living in Virginia Beach.

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o you’re a sailor looking to sell your house in Northern Virginia, move aboardship, and set up a charter business. Longtime sailors Bill and Connie Iler did just that back in the midoughts, but not until making a highly aesthetic choice.

They discovered the classic Trumpy.

Their Trumpy, Windrush, now docks during warm weather in the same yard where the Ilers’ J/37 once tied up. It’s a mere six blocks from where the beautiful yacht was built. For the uninitiated, John Trumpy & Sons built fabulous boats on Spa Creek from 1947 until 1974 at the site where the Chart House restaurant now stands. Not only did U.S. Navy minesweepers slide off the ways here, but so did a steady run of world-class yachts. (Perhaps the most famous Trumpy, the presidential yacht Sequoia, was built in New Jersey, before the business moved to Annapolis.)

For a history lesson on boatbuilding at this site, take the Annapolis Maritime Museum Eastport walking tour online at amaritime.org.

The 55-footer, built in 1966, did not return to the neighborhood without a great deal of effort. First, the Ilers had to fall in love. One weekend while in Rock Hall, MD, they spotted a gathering of Trumpys in the harbor. They didn’t know much about powerboats or wooden boats but, as Bill jokes, the Trumpys are pretty enough for the sailboat crowd. In addition, the Trumpys offered good living space. Over the next several months, the couple did their homework and checked out a few. Finally, their broker sent them to Fort Lauderdale to see Windrush. “We liked her, because

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She also needed work.

Luckily, not far away in Riviera Beach, FL, Moores

by Allison Blake Marine specializes in restoring Trumpys. Here’s where the fingernails got good and gritty: repairs included a hull restoration, because a $60 part caused $100,000 damage. Seems the shower’s busted sump pump had allowed freshwater to leak into the bottom of the boat. The extensive renovation also included plumbing and interior carpentry.

Several months and a couple of hundred thousand bucks later, Windrush was back in the water and headed for Annapolis.

She’s been taking visitors out on charters ever since, whether an afternoon in her summer home along the Chesapeake Bay, in her winter home at Islamorada in Florida’s Keys, or in between on the Intracoastal Waterway.

Original workings remain in the boat, such as the Bendix autopilot in the helm, and the Detroit 671 diesel engines. Also maintained is the Danish modern look of the boat’s furniture.

Since they live on it, the Ilers have been happy to maintain their own quarters in the bow.

Aft are two staterooms that bear the stamp of Bill’s engineering background. Originally, the boat’s bunks were twin beds, but Bill designed a way to retrofit them into a queen or a king if need be.

“We’re trying to bring the boat back toward what Trumpy would have done,” says Bill, whose better half, Connie, refers to Windrush as “a floating piece of fine furniture.”

As this story is being written, the Ilers are headed back to Annapolis from their winter she was built in the ‘60s and had a lighter in the Keys, where Windrush served as a interior. She was wider than some of the set for a major catalogue’s photo shoot other cruiser models, so she had a little and took a charter across the Okeechobee more living room and space below,” Bill Canal. Look for her at the Chesapeake Bay says.

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I Did It Anyway: The Quest for Mother Goose

by Totch Hartge

Hartge's first Mother Goose was a great test of the concept.

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y father, Capt. Dick Hartge (1894-1979) was a designer and builder at the family boatyard in Galesville, MD. Jane Robinson Hartge, my mother, sailed her father’s 40-foot schooner from Florida to St. Mary’s County, MD when she was 19. She was also a yachting writer for the Miami Herald at the age of 13 interviewing yachtsmen and women as they passed through on their big boats each winter. My three sisters and I were weaned on boats and did nothing but float and sail through our formative years. My lovely wife Lisa has a few thousand ocean miles in her wake, as well.

My own higher boating education came from good boats and good teachers. As the boatyard brat, I taught sailing from the summer of my fifth birthday, and I had the great fortune to join in adventurous offshore trips courtesy of Dr. George Williams, a favorite boatyard customer. I

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sailed with him to the New York World’s Fair in 1964, and again to the west coast via the Panama Canal in 1969-1970. A subsequent transatlantic race with Ed Hartman’s excellent crew on Ma’m’selle in 1971 polished up my deepwater skills and confidence.

Being about ninth in the family line to climb the Hartge Yacht Yard ladder did not suggest dependable prospects for employment, so I ended up with a coat and tie selling marine insurance in Annapolis, which has been what I have done since 1972. A few thousand marine surveys later, and with all of my firm opinions and experiences to draw on, I itched for a signature family boat of my own. In 1990, I began my quest.

One of my finest friends, Bob Stine of Black Dog Boatworks in Denton, MD, an authority on classic working boats, was influential in my thinking. Based on his strong opinions, I started a long list of

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“must have” and “maybe” and “no-way” features that would shape my search:

Size

Forty feet was the target. The Chesapeake Bay argument holds that shorter than 40 becomes uncomfortable in the typical Bay weather and waves. Additionally, the longer a boat is, the more headroom you can have without disrupting a low and lean profile.

Getting more than six feet of headroom in a 34-footer makes for a tall boat, and while boats like this are quite popular, the look is not for me.

The next consideration was living space.

If you intend to carry the family and/or guests, the boat needs at least two cabins and proper bunks plus a spacious head with a shower and a workable galley.

Most 40-footers accommodate a midship engine room underneath a level floor, which allows deck space for seating and a spacious cockpit. Forty feet was right for many reasons.

Budget

I knew that the cost would increase rapidly with length and more as complicated systems, cabinet work, and other details are corrected or added. My offshore sail-

ing taught me that simplicity was a great contributor to freedom, and it costs less.

Thus, I was able to convince myself that I could get a lot for a little if I kept it simple.

I obsessively worked it all out in endless

portholes, oblong portholes, and round ones. The erasers rubbed away on my pencils long before they ran out of lead. With reams of sketches and specification lists over endless days of thoughtful dreaming,

“Go ahead with that. You know you’re going to do what you want anyhow.” versions of the essential lists to a point that my dear wife would have been perfectly justified in going out for groceries and never coming back. But she didn’t, and she would listen as long as she could, and then would say, “Go ahead with that. You know you’re going to do what you want anyhow.”

I think she could be classified as an enabler.

Looks

My ideal style of boat over these many years has been the Maine lobster boat, turned into a yacht. I started scouring boating magazines and classifieds. I sent away for sales material from builders, cut out ads and pictures, and started to assemble a collage of possible boats. I drew curves, eyebrows, sheerlines, trim pieces, square

I was homing in on actually making the jump into doing something.

One bright morning, a Yachting magazine arrived at the house and knocked my socks off. On the cover was an image of Hinckley’s new picnic boat. The composite of my favorite ideas realized in my sketches looked very much like this boat that Bruce King had drawn for the venerable Maine yacht builder. Had I introduced my design, perhaps I could have been rich. Not being suddenly wealthy, but feeling a little smug about being on the right track, I moved into higher gear.

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With five kids and a commitment to feed them all and educate them through college, I had to get settled on what was possible and what was unlikely. And what if, after spending some serious university support money on my boat, my family did not like the boat or powerboating at all? To test the prospects, I stepped out and bought a beautiful old 46-foot Chesapeake Bay-built deadrise for $7500 and shared the pleasure with Stine who did the work to turn her into what I wanted. It became my hillbilly

The Quest Continued

I immediately revived my collection of dream sketches, clipped classified advertisements, and grand dreams for a boat that could take us anywhere—Florida, New England, the Caribbean. I wanted to buy smart, buy pretty, and I wanted it now, even though our various college aspirations would mean the far-flung trips would have to wait for five to 10 years.

In magazines, online, and on the road, I looked at lots of classic Down East hulls,

Plan Two

I showed my sketches to Barry Starke, a successful charter manager and broker in Oxford, MD. He said, “Nice boat, but it has to have an aft cabin to charter.”

I began the search for a deal on something such as an old fiberglass Grand Banks 42, which seemed to fit the bill.

But, I could never find a sharp enough deal to make up for the cost of necessary repairs and upgrades. Or, perhaps I could not finagle a good enough deal on the yard

Hartge's 42-foot Bristol Trawler. Photo by Joe Evans

Hinckley. I named her Mother Goose, and everyone enjoyed having her as one of the family. We were melancholy when I sold her to the right buyer eight years later after cruising around every nook and cranny of the Bay.

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and I began to realize that buying a boat right and making it right were likely to be financial worlds apart.

Then one night, I convinced myself I could buy the boat, fix it up, and pay myself back by putting her into charter. No sweat.

work. The math wasn’t cooperating.

Then she came to me through the digital ether online at Yachtworld.com, a 42-foot 1970 Bristol Offshore trawler, single engine, near Boston. The backlit image of her on my screen looked great, but I noted

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that the engine was a Caterpillar D-333, an unknown thing in most of today’s modern marine diesel shops. Reading along, I was encouraged to see that the engine had been rebuilt in 2002 at the cost of more than $20,000. I also dug into it and found that this is the same renowned engine design that built the Alaska pipeline, still considered one of the most dependable power plants of all time. With my rose-colored glasses firmly in place, I felt that the boat might be okay, at the right price. The hull design by Eldridge-McGinnis was a winner, and she had an aft cabin!

The clincher was the fact that she had once belonged to Giffy Full, a legendary East Coast yacht surveyor. He could tell me everything about her. If he still liked her, then I could be on the right track.

He liked her a lot.

After three trips to see her, I could begin to weigh the good against the bad. She had a heavy, overbuilt hull typical of early glass boats—a good thing. Her steering gear was oversized, and her transmission showed essentially no wear after 34 years of work. The deck beams looked healthy, and her wooden deck showed no trouble spots.

She clearly had some soft plywood in her cabin sides, no generator, a bad water tank, and some recently-installed, non-marine grade cabinetry that would have to go. But, the fuel tanks were good!

With the combination of a meticulous survey by Bob Gallagher and the pleasure of dealing with a gentlemanly seller, we were able to strike a deal just eight months from the day I first found her. Eschewing the usual buyer’s demand that everything must work, I only asked that she be ready and able to make it to Galesville. After an auspicious shakedown jaunt, carrying only the bare essentials of food, beer, and crew, we left for the Chesapeake Bay. Along the way and indeed, through the entire process, I was so convinced that she was just the striking piece of marine design and construction that would turn heads as she had mine. On our refueling stop in Cape May, NJ for the last push home, we were resting at a deluxe marina, the place for sport fishing yachts and condominiums.

With the fuel hose delivering the juice, the boss up the hill called to the fuel attendant’s full-volume walkie-talkie with this

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clear admonition, “Hurry up and get that crappy-looking trawler outa-here!”

So, I guess we had work to do.

Now, after 33 months and I can’t tell you how many dollars, the next Mother Goose has an eight-kW Westerbeke genset, proper custom cabinets, new ports, an upgraded electrical system, refrigeration, new canvas, new marine plywood along her cabin sides, deep coats of new varnish, and a buttery yellow topside paint job. The three-page list of repair and improvement items has been checked off, and we’ve since taken every opportunity to cruise the Bay. We have enjoyed every second of the experience. I imagine that the dock boss at the fancy marina in Cape May still would rather not have her hanging around his dock too long. But, she looks just fine at ours.

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For Love or Money Classic Boat Restoration Considerations

story by Mike Moore photos by Joe Evans

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ome visitors to the Antique and Classic Boat Festival at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels may come away with visions of acquiring and restoring an antique boat.

The allure of these deeply varnished masterpieces is irresistible. However, according to Ken Spring, a boat restoration specialist in Port Republic, MD, “Anyone interested in a classic boat should explore his motives before taking the plunge. Is it about love or about money?”

Grand-dad’s old runabout, in spite of its sentimental value, could easily consume many times her restored value before returning to her former glory. But buying a restored Chris-Craft or Lyman and maintaining her properly might actually return the investment.

Before we get too far into the discussion, perhaps we should define what we are talking about. The website for Bill Donahue’s Annapolis Classic Watercraft (ACW), a wooden boat specialty shop at Sarles Boat Yard in Eastport, offers this method for determining what qualifies as a classic: “The definition of a classic boat could

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be debated ad infinitum. Any such definition would likely include such characteristics as functional, efficient design; artistic lines; excellent craftsmanship; uniqueness; and pedigree. But like many things, you just know a classic boat when you see one!”

According to Donahue’s trained eye, “If it looks good, it probably is good.” An old boat that causes you to pause and take

a second look is very likely a classic.

A famous designer, manufacturer, or builder will add a lot to the final valuation of a restored boat. Potential restorers should research the market value of a boat and discuss the project with others who have had experience with old boats such as members of the Chesapeake Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society, (chesapeakebayacbs.org) who will be showing their boats at the Antique Boat Festival June 19 through 21.

Donahue offers this axiom— “Despite the precision of your estimates, restoring your boat will always cost three times as much and take twice as long.”

He also notes that backyards and barns around the country are filled with abandoned projects, oftentimes leaving the boat in worse shape than it was before someone started the restoration. “Unless you love the process and are skilled in the work, you will likely not get a good return on your investment,” he says.

Patrick Mertaugh of Choptank Boatworks, a wooden boat shop in Denton, MD, cautions that he has often had to spend a great deal of effort deconstructing someone else’s poorly thought-out restoration attempt before getting started on the essential recovery of a worthwhile old boat. proptalk.com

Jerry LeCompte, the renowned restoration expert at Dockside Boatworks in Cordova, MD, agrees, “You must enjoy the process of restoration and understand that preserving a piece of history will be your

will often have that personal appeal you’ll not get from a modern production boat.

Old fiberglass is also a reasonable restoration option. Forty years after fiberglass became a primary boat construction materi-

He says the result will depend on what you start with. “High quality Boston Whalers, Seacrafts, Grady-Whites, and Makos offer special dynamics that enhance their restored values,” he says. “The old ones are good

“Despite the precision of your estimates, restoring your boat will always cost three times as much and take twice as long.” reward more than any significant financial gain.” Currently the Dockside crew is bringing back a 1938 Elco and a 1955 Capri runabout.

Ebby DuPont, who privately restores Chris-Craft and Garwood runabouts for his own enjoyment near St. Michaels, advises potential restorers to look for and treasure any original hardware remaining on a project boat. “If the boat is to be used, it will likely need a new motor and wiring, which can be replaced with modern equipment.

However, the original hardware and fittings will be useful and will add a lot to the value of the finished boat,” he says. “If your intent is to have a show winner, the presence of the original engine is also important.”

In my view, smaller seems better. A quick run-through of the boat listings on the Antique Boat Center website (antiqueboat. com) shows that most of the boats are trailerable and less than 30 feet long. Restored classics require covered storage to minimize exposure to damaging sunlight and weather, and showboats are likely to be trailered instead of cruised to exhibitions. Since small boats are easier and quicker to launch, they are cheaper to operate and are more likely to be used, enjoyed, and cared for.

When it comes to comparing the cost of a restored classic with the price of a new production boat, Donahue says, “A properly restored boat holds it value surprisingly well, but it depends on how you go about it.”

Keep in mind that the demand for old boats is low, particularly if you are thinking about reselling the boat to make a quick profit.

While you’ll get the enjoyment of improving the old boat, that pleasure will not likely balance out in your checking account at the end of the day. “A better way is to buy a fully restored boat at market value and keep it up and looking good,” says Donohue. In this scenario, you are likely to recover your purchase price, less the cost of maintenance, which is the price of your enjoyment of the boat. You can’t say the same for a new boat which will take a huge depreciation hit as soon as you take possession. A classic boat Follow us on Twitter—twitter.com/proptalk

al, the boats are fundamentally good except where the underlying wooden structure has failed and the metals have corroded away.

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For Love or Money Classic Boat Restoration Considerations

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“Anyone interested in a classic boat should explore his motives before taking the plunge. Is it about love or about money?”

new model. “If you appreciate the rich mahogany trim of a 1970 Montauk, you can have it all rebuilt for about the same price as the cost of a modern version, which is now trimmed in plastic and aluminum,” says Borelli. He also recommends having your restored boat appraised by a professional yacht surveyor, so the insured replacement value can be updated to reflect its new market value.

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Martin Hardy at Composite Yacht in Trappe, MD, a boatbuilding operation that sells Cape Horn and Triton boats as well as offers a full range of reconstruction, repair, and maintenance work, says, “We’ve seen a lot of customers who have started a project, found it overwhelming, and turned it over to us to complete. The problems start when the owner removes the old stingers and grid, and the original hull loses its shape.”

Hardy recommends determining the extent of the deterioration before launching into a restoration. “Some of the old cheaper boats don’t leave much to work with once the backbone has rotted out,” he says. “Most often, it’s going to be more than just replacing a soft deck.

What’s underneath—the tanks, structure, floors, and stringers—are probably rotten as well. It’s usually best to have a professional shop take care of that stuff and reserve your own time and save some money by cleaning up or replacing the hardware and equipment once the boat is structurally improved and ready to go.”

On the up-side of saving a fiberglassic, Hardy notes, “A well-built fiberglass part such as an old Mako hull is going to last a long time. It’s the underlying wooden grid system that fails. Once that is rebuilt with modern materials, you’ll have a great boat just the way you want, probably looking better with a two-part polyurethane paint job than she did when she was new.”

John Patnovic at Worton Creek Marina in Chestertown, MD has specialized in the revival of vintage Bertram 31s and other ambitious projects, such as a firedamaged 91-foot Berger. He says, “The fellow who wants to restore his own boat can certainly save some money, but the trade-off is the time it’s going to take. If you are willing to spend all your weekends and every holiday working on the boat, then go for it. If not, you’re going to eventually find that you have a millstone around your neck. Conversely, if you are going to have a boatyard do the work, the trade-off will be money.”

Patnovic recently built a 100- by 72foot work shed with a 44-foot ceiling to accommodate large undertakings. No sooner did he have it done than a 110foot Trumpy Mathis “houseboat” built in 1930 arrived for a complete rebuild. This is the same style of yacht as the famous presidential yacht Sequoia, only larger.

Now he’s bumping the building out to hold the yacht for this three- to five-year project.

“In many ways, this is the perfect restoration scenario,” he says. “She’s a historical boat that simply couldn’t be reproduced today at any reasonable price.

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The owner loves old wood, understands the value, and has the passion and wherewithal to carry the project through.”

For those who accept the challenge of classic boat ownership, the reward comes at water’s edge. As Bill Donahue says, “There are few more satisfying experiences in a boatman or boatwoman’s life than seeing your old girl re-born on launch day.”

About the Author: Mike Moore is a Cambridge resident and a volunteer docent for the Richardson Maritime Museum and Ruark Boatworks.

An impeccably restored 1932 Garwood 18-35 by Ebby duPont at the 2007 Classic Boat Festival in St. Michaels.

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Club Notes

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Getting the Job Done

hen the weather calls, you’d better respond… and I don’t mean by detailing your boat. The Bay's sun, clear skies, and warm days at the end of April were impossible to resist. No matter that we hadn’t washed or waxed our hull or bothered to put supplies onboard. A return to the relaxing routines of whimsical weekending on a boat and a beautiful sunrise met my family on the hook up the Rhode River. Turtles, turkey calls, and only three other vessels greeted us in our favorite spot on the Wye River’s Dividing Creek. With shorts and T-shirts on and our feet in the water, it was nice to slow down and feel the summer-like sun. Eastern Shore hospitality, friendly slip mates at St. Michaels Marina, and outstanding crab imperial at the Crab Claw Restaurant beckoned us to stay another day in town. So, we did.

After playing hooky from school, work, and boat prep, we returned home Monday covered in fluorescent green pollen.

But, we were refreshed and ready to plan our next escape. See you out there. —Ruth Christie/ruth@proptalk.com

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ruisers from the Middle Bay relaxed in Marathon, Florida Keys, this February at the Sombrero Resort and Marina. Jim Christie, a roving photographer for PropTalk, says, "We knew they had to be from the Chesapeake area because every single night at 5 p.m. sharp, they would scurry from their boats and assemble for happy hour. The only exception to the program was on Sundays when they would add appetizers to the mix. The group has done met here for years.” If you or your friends are in this photo, shoot an email to joe@proptalk.com and give us the full story. We’ll send you a PropTalk T-shirt in return.

Morning begins over the Rhode River. Time to make some coffee...

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Worth Celebrating!

rancis Williamson, commander of the Northern Virginia Sail and Power Squadron (NVSPS), recently received the Award for Excellence in Community Service from the U.S. Power Squadron for hosting wounded warriors from Walter Reed Hospital on Chesapeake cruises; collecting money, food, and toys for children in Sylvania, GA, a community that has been hard hit economically; and doing free Vessel Safety Checks for local boaters (nvsps.org). Below, Williamson (L) and past commander George Degnon (R) share the award. It was Degnon's idea to use Power Squadron members to host cruises on the Bay for wounded warriors from Iraq and Afghanistan; and he made the events happen.

One service member says, “Since returning home from Iraq a while ago, I had not slept at night nor been able to relax in the day. But following that boat ride, I slept my first good night’s sleep, and I can relax again.” —by Frank Shults

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mithfield Station in Smithfield, VA is the site of the Nordic Tugs Rendezvous May 17-19. This is a great opportunity if you are thinking about tapping into the tug life. You'll be able to test drive boats for sale and meet local owners and learn how they caught the tug bug (sailyard.com).

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ow well do you know your vessel?

Do you have real navigational skills… or just luck? The Seafarers YC will sponsor a Predicted Log Contest from May 30 to August 8. Contestants will be provided with a chart of the required start and finish lines and waypoints.

Prior to running the course in the competition, each participating captain must check in, pick up an observer at a pre-arranged time, and submit the predicted time that he or she will take to complete the course. It’s a test of accuracy, not speed. The contestant closest to his or her predicted travel time will win the cash “$prize$” (seafarersyc.org).

—by Edward Morris

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Ahhh… Marvelous May

ow that May, and warmer weather, have arrived, the Jewish Navy looks forward to our annual on-the-water rendezvous over the Memorial Day weekend. We will raft up on Salt Works Creek May 23. On Sunday, we will dinghy ashore and pull out the grills for a good old-fashioned, all-you-can-eat cookout spiced with lively conversation at a nominal cost. June and July will bring more cruises and raft-ups. Our club draws its membership from Bay sailors who enjoy good company and the exchange of interesting ideas. This year’s cockpit discussions will include pondering what the speed of lightning would be if lightning did not zigzag. If, like the Optimist, you see the bagel rather than the hole, we are happy to save you a spot on the water (jewishnavy@jewishnavy.org).

—by Adiva Sotzsky

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On Your Mark.

Get Set. Go!

Tugging at Your Heart Strings

Look What Happens When You Snoop

imply because we have nothing better to do, PropTalk checked out what's happening at the Chesapeake Bay Yacht Clubs Association (cbyca.org), as we do every year. It's a good place to start if you're looking for fun on the water all season long. You'll find a bunch of photo op events from different clubs on the Middle and Upper Bays.

April showers brought no fewer than 14 flag raising ceremonies to clubs this May, with six more planned for June. The Key YC, Maryland YC, and Susquehanna YC all have fun events on tap for June, including a Queen of the Chesapeake Pageant, a Steak Roast, and an All-You-Can-Eat Crab Feast. During the summer, there are pigs to be roasted, steaks to be seared, crabs to be steamed, and parties to be perfected. There's even some dinghy poker run fun. We just thought you should know.

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resh on the heels of its commodore's Ball last November, the Georgetown YC will celebrate 50 years with a boat parade and a day-long party on the Sassafras River May 16. The fun returns August 9 with the Kids Kruise, which has been welcoming kids with lifethreatening illnesses to a day on the water with their families since, get this, 1966 ((215) 396-7101). georgetownyachtclub.com

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elow, a Scottish Piper and 70 members of the Back Creek YC (BCYC) enjoyed the On-the-Water season opener at Bob and Gail Higginbotham’s house on Whitehall Creek April 18, with a reception, BBQ dinner, and a Blessing of the Fleet (L-R): Monsignor Tom Kane, Marty Sadler and Lee Turowski (in the background), Scottish Piper John Masterson, Pam Masterson and Michelle Sanger

(in the background), Susan Schreiber, and Jean Shirk. On May 2, a Kentucky Derby and New Member Party was held at the Naval Station in Annapolis. Mint juleps and a hat contest accompanied the annual racy festivities. BCYC ladies and friends will attend a boating safety seminar by the Annapolis Sailing and Powerboat Schools May 16. The club’s Memorial Day Cruise will take place May 23-25 (gobcyc.com).

—by Otto Hetzel

Coaxing Bass into Your Cooler

he Pasadena Sportfishing Group met May 11 at the Earleigh Heights Fire Hall in Severna Park, MD. Guest speaker Tom Hughes, a fly and light-tackle guide, gave a PowerPoint presentation full of secrets for “Catching Striped Bass on the Upper and Middle Chesapeake Bay.” Everybody enjoyed the presentation, dinner, prizes, and 50/50 to benefit for our three Kids’ Fishing Derbies scheduled for 2009. Our meetings are always free and open to the public (pasadenasportfishing.com).

—by Paul Coakley

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e know you're out there. We can hear you breathing. Shoot your cruising club stories and photos to ruth@ proptalk.com each month. We'll be happy to share them. You, too, can enjoy the dubious distinction of being a roving reporter for PropTalk. We want to hear from Y-O-U.

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Taking the Helm

bove, during the Change of Watch ceremony at the Maryland Institute of Technology and Graduate Studies near Baltimore, the Fells Point YC began celebrating the club’s 30th year (L-R): immediate past commodore Dave Thomas, commodore Paul Brabazon, vice commodore Pat Brabazon, rear commodore Paul Schaub, and fleet captain Lisa Forbes. In addition to hosting fun raft-ups, meetings, and parties, we help with the Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race, Baltimore’s Parade of Lighted Boats, visiting tall ships, Baltimore’s Privateer Day, and other community events (fpyc.net). —by Pat Brabazon

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he Chris-Craft Commander Club will celebrate its 10th anniversary Rendezvous (owners rally) at the Kent Island YC in Grasonville, MD July 16-19. (commanderclub.com). —by Fred Miller

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Racing News

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he American Power Boat Association’s Chesapeake season kicked off in good form at the Henry Lauterbach Memorial Regatta in Portsmouth, VA April 18 and 19 in perfect spring weather over calm waters. Brandon Kennedy squeaked out wins over Kasey Browning in the 1.5-Liter class on both days. In the Five-Liter class, Gordon Oakley, Thom Thompson, and James Martin traded positions over the weekend, with Oakley on top on Saturday and Thompson bringing home the bacon on Sunday. Six One-Liter boats ripped up the course, with Joe Sovie taking the flag on both days.

Eight 2.5 stock hydroplanes battled it out with Bobby Kennedy ruling the action for the weekend. Six National Modified class boats featured tight racing as Steve Short closed out the fleet with a perfect record.

Five Jersey speed skiffs roared around the oval, with Jimmie Stewart taking Saturday’s action, and Tom Pakradooni winning Sunday’s contest.

The Chesapeake regional inboard racing tour travels through New Jersey and North Carolina before returning to Bay (Choptank) waters July 25 for the Cambridge Classic, the oldest continuously running motorsports race in North America.

by Joe Evans

2009 Inboard Race Dates May 16-17 June 6-7 June 26-27 July 17-19 July 25-26 August 1-2 August 14-16 August 22-23 September 5-6 September 12-13 October 3-4 October 10-11

NJ Powerboat Championships, Lake Hopatcong, NJ Carolina Cup, Elizabeth City, NC Roanoke Rapids, NC Eastern Divisional Championships, Waterford, MI Cambridge Classic, Cambridge, MD Thunder on the Narrows, Kent Narrows, MD Hampton Cup/Summer Nationals, Hampton, VA Governor’s Cup, Celina, OH Ragin’ on the River, Port Deposit, MD Mays Landing, NJ Clarksville, VA Hydrofest, Wildwood, NJ

For more information, go to goboatracing.net.

Offshore Performance Racing Chesapeake Schedule May 30-31 September 19-20

Party on at the 2008 Thunder on the Narrows

Ocean City, MD Cambridge, MD

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The Homewood Landing launch is the brainchild of Bill Donohue at Annapolis Classic Watercraft (ACW) based on lines and details of an old boat that caught Donohue’s eye. Mast & Mallet was commissioned to build the hull, essential internal structure, and engine bed. The able crew at ACW will perform the finish and rigging work. The Mast & Mallet carpenters milled three-quarter-inch bead-and-cove red cedar strips to form the

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oe Reid and his team at Mast & Mallet in Edgewater, MD have three cool projects in the shop—a 25-foot deadrise under construction, the strip-planked hull and interior for the Annapolis Classic Watercraft’s 24-foot Homewood Landing launch, and the partial restoration of a 1956 Chris-Craft 30-foot Sea Skiff for Ken Sharp in Edgewater. Sharp found his classic at Jerry LeCompte’s Dockside Boat Works in Cordova, MD, bought her for a reasonable price, and hauled her to Mast & Mallet so he could be close to the work.

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Brightside topcoat, and her transom has been redone in a bright finish. She’ll be impressing spectators along the waterfront

by Memorial Day. The 25-foot deadrise project is essentially a stretched version of a 22-footer that Reid conceived about 20 years ago.

Designer Mike Kaufman managed the lengthening and relocation of bulkheads and frames to accommodate more boat and a 54-hp Yanmar diesel engine. She will feature a short hard-top and a cozy cabin just large enough for crab baskets and grandkids. She should be ready to run home to her berth in Oxford, MD for Ralph and Susan Myers in June.

The western red cedar strip-planked hull for the Homewood 24 at Mast & Mallet.

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soft-chined hull over the jig stations and bulkheads that were digitally created by Kaufman and cut by Sean and Mike Suckling at Lite-Woods Joinery in Annapolis.

The hull will be sealed in epoxy with a light fiberglass shell before flipping and moving to ACW for the finish work. ACW has an owner patiently waiting for this boat.

Reid has a commission to build a new 22-foot interpretation of a Smith Island crab scrape waiting for space to open up in his shop.

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udge Yachts in Denton, MD has a cruising version of their Chesapeake 36 coming together for Bob and Sheila Wohlfarth in Annapolis. This one will feature an extended cabin and island berth below, a single full head, a separate shower, an up galley, and a 480-hp Cummins powerplant. Wohlfarth will keep her at the Annapolis Yacht Club ready for cruising and sunset jaunts and as support of the club’s robust sailboat racing program. The plan is to launch her in June.

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Jason Corsini leans in on the refurbishment of a 1956 Chris-Craft at Mast & Mallet.

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Bob Wohlfarth’s new Judge 36 taking shape in Denton.

Crab Alley Skiff’s entry in the Professional Boatbuilder Challenge

zines. The competition calls for the design of a boat between 16.5 and 18.5 feet long, carrying 650 pounds and burning less than two gallons of fuel per hour while maintaining a 15-knot cruising speed. The contest will also test the boat’s ability to handle a solid two- to three-foot chop.

Jones’ answer to the challenge is an 18foot version of his crab skiff made from Synboard PVC panels. He built a rounded forward section to handle the expected chop and faired it into the absolutely flat aft sections where the boat finds her speed.

lenge. His entry is a high-tech composite of glass on Corecell foam and epoxy-sealed juniper. He developed the running surfaces and the decks using a glass/foam sandwich.

The topsides are made of juniper strip planks. The bare hull weighs a mere 165 pounds. On her first test run on the South River with a tiller-steered 1955 Johnson 25, she hit 40 mph without a problem.

The first rendering appeared at the Bay Bridge Boat Show in April.

Meanwhile hull nine of the Eastport 32 series will launch on the Bay in May. Hull 10, destined for a customer in Florida, will be ready to go in July. Hull 11 is committed to a customer in Italy for a late summer delivery.

Judge’s crew is also busy building three 27-footers for customers in Baltimore, Ridgley, and Gaithersburg, MD. In stock and ready to run are a 36 Chesapeake, two 27-foot center-consoles, and two 22-foot center consoles. The boats are fully rigged and priced to go.

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om Jones at Crab Alley Skiffs in Dominion, MD has completed his design and a test boat for the design challenge sponsored by Wooden Boat and Professional Boatbuilder maga-

Jones first tested the boat with a 20-hp Honda four-stroke engine. With 610-pounds aboard, she ran comfortably at 16.8 knots. Jones is thinking that a 25-hp engine will be ideal for the contest.

Otherwise, compared to the flat-bottomed version, the boat seems more maneuverable and quite dry with less pounding in the waves.

Now with the contest boat complete, Jones is working on orders for an 18-footer for a customer in Charleston, SC and a 16-footer for a man in Rock Hall, MD.

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eid Bandy of Bandy Boats in Annapolis has a 26-foot express designed for a customer in Milford, DE. Bandy will produce the jigs for the hull and deck, and the owner will build the boat with occasional help from Bandy.

Otherwise, the Bandy shop is busy with a repower on a 20-foot inboard powered center-console boat. The owner wants to switch out the OMC for a single 200-hp Mercury Black Max. Bandy has also submitted a design for the Professional Boatbuilder design chal-

The judges have received 70 entrants, including submissions from New Zealand, Spain, Iceland, Sweden, Egypt, Canada, Germany, Portugal, Brazil, France, Australia, Thailand, Denmark, Mexico, the United Kingdom, and the Marshall Islands, along with 19 entries from these United States. Most entrants submitted design information but did not build their boats, which was not a requirement of the contest. The judges had hoped to have the results tabulated for the Wooden Boat Show in Mystic in June. However, considering the robust response, the results may not be complete in time. Stay tuned to PropTalk to find out how our homegrown builders fair in the challenge.

om Weaver and Mick Price of the Eastport Yacht Company in Annapolis have announced the particulars of a new 42-footer following on the heels of their successful Eastport 32 Bay cruiser. The boat is meant to be suitable for accommodating four adults on extended cruises with a separate shower, more sleeping and party room, an up galley to maximize interior space, and other accommodations for living life bigger every day. Like the 32, she’s a twin engine boat offering either IPS or conventional drives.

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arry Lauterbach of Lauterbach Custom Boats in Dominion has his latest two-seat hydroplane essentially complete except for her running gear and powerplant. He’s waiting on the delivery of a custom-built 496 supercharged carbureted Chevy engine, which will run on straight gasoline and push the 22-foot joy-rider along at a smooth 100mph cruising speed. The engine is being built by Bob Mishko of Rocky Mountain Performance Engines in Tennessee.

Lauterbach built the boat using Sapele and Oukoume marine plywood over spruce frames hand picked from the inventory at Horstmeier Lumber Company (since 1877) in Baltimore.

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After fitting the engine and rigging the running gear, Lauterbach will finish her off in deep gloss coats of Imron paint. Tim Stevens on Kent Island is working on the upholstery, and Ham Parlett in Wye Mills will be handling the graphics. George Kennedy is building the custom trailer.

The boat will go to Ed Shields in Mechanicsville, VA to use as a thrill rider for his friends and grandkids. She should be ready to run and test in late May. Otherwise, Lauterbach is busy with

Eastport 42 by Weaver-Price Design and the Eastport Yacht Company.

restoration and repair work on vintage race boats, including a 14-foot X-Class classic with a 125-hp six-cylinder Falcon engine for the Joseph family in West Virginia.

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eaford, VA-based naval architect, Gary VanTassel and his support team have delivered the last of a two-boat order to Nigeria for the ChevronTexaco offshore oil field operation. VanTassel designed, engineered, and managed the conversion and upgrade work on the

The Lauterbach two-seater hydroplane in Dominion, MD. Photo by Dave Wagoner

pair of surplus 84-foot military speedboats.

VanTassel’s contract was to acquire and convert the boats into oil-field security vessels. He helped sea trial the boat on her delivery from Virginia to Jacksonville to be loaded as deck cargo for the Atlantic crossing. On the way, she easily achieved her contract performance requirement of 40 knots at wide open throttle. Her actual speed exceeded 47 knots. She settled into a comfortable cruise speed of 35 knots at 1750 rpm through a three- to four-foot chop.

Bandy’s entry in the Professional Boatbuilder Challenge

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The boats run with a trio of 1450-hp model 1692 Detroit turbo diesels driving custom props on Arneson surface-piercing drives. Other amenities include gun mounts and Spartan accommodations for a crew of six. The boats will patrol 24 hours a day.

Bobby Rowe’s Diesel Service, which built the engines; Severn River Marina; Martin’s Custom Structures, which handled the metal fabrications; Wildcat Propellers, which tweaked the props; and TECO Transmission Engineering, which set up the power train.

Also on the boards is detailed design work for a 33-foot, single-screw Carolinastyle, offshore fishing boat. The concept is for a fuel-efficient fishing platform capable of reasonable speeds, a long cruising range, and comfort. The hull design is nearly done, and model tests will commence soon.

The design is slated as a production venture for a North Carolina-based builder. Hull one should be ready to run in 2010. VanTassel notes that there is a good chance that a pre-production prototype boat or two will be available for purchase.

The Nigerian oil field security boat by Gary Van Tassell

A 62-footer takes shape at Titan Yachts in Bishopville, MD. Photo by Bill Griffin

Dave Mason of Chesapeake Boats (center) stands with the owners of a new deadrise cruiser headed for Baltimore. Photo by Bill Griffin

Technical and practical support for the project came from Crown Marine in Deltaville, VA, which handled the essential composite fabrications, painting, electrical work, and ship systems installations;

VanTassel is now occupied with design work for an unmanned computer-controlled offshore scavenger vessel intended to serve as an ocean-data collection platform.

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Fish News with Capt. C.D. Dollar

New Virginia Record for Blueline Tilefish

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irginia fishing records seem to fall these days like share prices in General Motors. David Akridge of Virginia Beach landed a 20-pound, fourounce blueline tilefish on March 19, besting the existing Virginia state record of 19 pounds, 14 ounces set by Rick Wineman of Yorktown, VA two years ago. Wineman’s blueline tilefish also currently holds the International Game Fish Association (IGFA) all-tackle record. Akridge has submitted an application for his catch as the IGFA alltackle record.

Akridge caught his blueline tilefish “deep-dropping” over the northeast corner of the Norfolk Canyon in 330 feet of water while fishing aboard a Contender 27. The fish had a length of 35 inches and a girth of 22.5 inches. The record fish was caught while jigging with a Williamson nine-ounce Abyss single-hook jig on a Shimano Trevala rod, mated with a Daiwa Saltist 50H reel spooled with 80-pound Saltiga braided line.

Maryland Volunteer Angler Surveys Kickoff!

Tim Campbell happily displays the Pilsner Urquell trophy and a miniature fishing rod commemorating his accomplishment of catching and measuring the smallest striped bass in the Boatyard Bar & Grill Opening Day Rockfish Tournament. The fish measured 11 inches and was caught near Calvert Cliffs on a chartreuse umbrella.

The winning fish, caught by Andrew Wendell in this catch and release tournament, was longer than the official 48-inch measuring stick and weighed more than 45 pounds. The fish was released alive.

As always, this eighth running of the tournament was hosted by Dick Franyo and his crew at the Boatyard Bar & Grill and sponsored by Angler’s Sport Center, PropTalk, Annapolis Boat Sales, Maryland Department of Natural Resources, and many other benevolent entities to benefit the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, the Coastal Conservation Association, and the Annapolis Police Department's Kids’ Fishing Program. More than 600 anglers participated in the contest, and well over 1000 party animals attended the grand festival of music, food, and fishing lies in Eastport to celebrate the epic return of the striped bass, spring, and a great cause.

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og on and be counted! Recreational anglers in Maryland can participate directly in fisheries management by submitting details from fishing trips.

DNR’s Fisheries Service Volunteer Angler Survey will help state biologists determine numbers and size structure of various species. The data will augment and enhance existing data sets.

Maryland’s DNR relies on your catch information to help manage striped bass, summer flounder, bluefish, yellow perch, and blue crabs. Visit DNR’s Anglers Survey Web Page at dnr.state.md.us/fisheries/survey. Pick your fish, and do your part to help manage our finned resources.

For complete results and a list of sponsors, go to boatyardbarandgrill.com.

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2009 Flounder Regs

he Maryland DNR has set the 2009 recreational summer flounder regulations, which are: Atlantic Ocean and Coastal Bays—three fish with an 18inch minimum size; Chesapeake Bay—one fish at a 16.5-inch minimum size.

The 2009 recreational summer flounder season ends September 13.

According to DNR, this reduction is required to, “mitigate exceeding harvest targets last year.” The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) has required Maryland’s DNR to reduce the 2009 recreational summer flounder catch in Maryland by 32 percent. No one who regularly fishes for flounder believes that many legal flounders were caught last year, and overall, the current methodology used by federal fisheries officials to arrive at such numbers is archaic and in need of an overhaul. That process, thankfully, is in the works at the federal level.

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Atlantic Coastal Fish Habitat Partnership Formalized

n March, the Atlantic Coastal Fish Habitat Partnership (ACFHP) formally took effect with the signature of the final party to its Memorandum of Understanding. ACFHP aims to accelerate the conservation, protection, restoration, and enhancement of habitat for native Atlantic coastal, estuarine-dependent, and diadromous fish species through the coast-wide collaborative efforts of its state, federal, tribal, and nongovernmental partners.

Ultimately, ACFHP will focus its efforts on supporting on-the-ground projects, implemented cooperatively by its partners, through endorsement, funding, coordination, and other opportunities. Through collaborative effort, the Partnership will generate conservation outcomes exceeding those that partners could accomplish independently.

ASMFC, as one of ACFHP’s 30 partners, has facilitated the formation of the partnership by providing staff and logistical support. Other partners are the 16 state natural resource agencies managing At-

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lantic coastal river drainage systems, federal natural resource agencies (NOAA, USFWS, and USGS), the Albemarle-Pamlico National Estuary Program, the Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve, the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, and several nongovernmental organizations (American Littoral Society, American Rivers, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Environmental Defense Fund, Oyster Recovery Partnership, Partnership for the Delaware Estuary, and The Nature Conservancy).

ACFHP is a candidate partnership under the National Fish Habitat Action Plan.

The Action Plan is a national effort to build and support strategic partnerships for fish habitat conservation. For more information, contact Emily Greene, ACFHP Coordinator, at egreene@asmfc.org.

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26th Reedville Fishing Derby

he oldest fishing tournament on the Bay returns to Virginia’s Northern Neck on June 12 and 13 in support of Smith Point Sea Rescue, the Bay’s only remaining volunteer sea rescue organization. Striped bass, bluefish, and croakers are the target species. For the first time, there will be a derby within the derby to provide chances for increased winnings through skill level bets or “Calcuttas.”

The tournament is also providing a Potomac River check-in option at Coan River Marina and another at Norview Marina in Deltaville to make participation more convenient for river and Middle Bay anglers.

Shoreside festivities will occur at Buzzard’s Point Marina in Reedville. The contest is limited to 300 boats. For more information, go to smithpointsearescue.com.

Don’t Miss the CCA Light Tackle Affair

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ore than 150 anglers are expected for the sixth annual Coastal Conservation Association Maryland (CCA MD) Kent Narrows Fishing Tournament on June 6.

This striped bass contest has quickly become the premier light-tackle event on the Upper Bay featuring limits on gear and fishing methods. It’s artificial lures only,

trolling and chumming are not allowed, and no angler can win more than one prize. Lines can be in the water no earlier than 6 a.m., and all fish must be weighed in by 3:30 p.m.

Shore Tackle and Anglers Sport Center are putting up the prizes, which run three deep in light tackle and fly divisions.

Most importantly, the cost is a mere $35 and includes the official T-shirt, an awesome pig roast, beer after beer, and soft drinks at the Jetty Bar & Restaurant on Kent Narrows beginning at 3 p.m.

You must be a CCA member to participate. Register at ccamd.org or call Ed Liccione at (410) 829-5771 or Joe Cap at (410) 310-8073 for more information.

Friedrich Takes the Helm at CCA-MD

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fter an exhaustive search, Tony Friedrich of Grasonville, MD has been picked to be the third executive director in CCA Maryland’s 14 years as a fish advocacy group in the state. Friedrich has been a member of the association for seven years serving on the board of directors and as the president of the Kent Island Chapter.

Perhaps his most notable contribution to the angling community has been his role in the development of Tiefest, a free conclave of flyfishing mavens who escape the ills of cabin fever by joining together to celebrate all things fly-fishing at the Kent Island YC in February. This year’s event welcomed more than 300 anglers.

Friedrich intends to focus his energy on increasing the association’s membership and expanding the rights of recreational anglers on Chesapeake Bay: “All of us who live in the Chesapeake Bay watershed are tremendously blessed,” he says. “Our Bay provides a resource simply not found in other areas. Whether one wants to fish, boat, hike, kayak, bird watch, or simply enjoy the scenery, the Chesapeake is a jewel that must be protected for future generations. That’s the responsibility of groups like CCA MD, and one that we’ll tackle head-on,” he says—ccamd. org.

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FISH FORECASTS by Capt. C.D. Dollar Nine year old Alex McGinnity from Timonium, MD caught this impressive 34-inch bass on a trip from Solomons with Captain Sonney Forrest.

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was driving one of Delmarva’s rural back roads on a recent weekend morning, scanning the radio for music. (I don’t have satellite radio, like I need more Howard Stern.). The best I could find was a form of imitation polka music. Not that I know what authentic polka sounds like, but this strain was particularly bothersome.

When floating down some country road, the Stone’s Far Away Eyes sometimes invades my brain. Overlaid with the polka rap, it was quite a mental disturbance. But what did it mean? I surmised that someone around these parts must appreciate the Polka Boys, which naturally led me to correlate different musical tastes with diverse fishing styles and this month’s prospects for anglers around the Bay. May and early June offer fly fishing for white shad, trolling for big stripers, even deep-dropping for ocean bottom dwellers.

Or, you might prefer to wade a mountain stream for trout or float a river for smallmouth bass. Pursue these angling adventures throughout the month, or even in the same day! Listening to polka music on a rural road is your choice.

Here is what the region’s best charter captains are thinking as we head toward June’s excellent possibilities:

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aptain Jim Brincefield of Jil Carrie Charter Fishing in Virginia Beach says, “We’re catching giant groupers and golden and blueline tilefish.”

Add flounder, red and black drum, cobia, spadefish, croakers, and Norfolk spot to the mix, and well, you get the picture.

Captain Jim Brincefield Jil Carrie Charter Fishing captainjim.com (252) 336-4296

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n May, Captain Mark Sampson of the Fish Finder in Ocean City, MD expects Ocean City’s inshore anglers to find an influx of bluefish, tautog, rockfish, and flounder. May is ideal for light tackle, because these fish are in shallow water or feeding on the surface. They’ll hit small plugs, jigs, spoons, or flies.

“Some of the best light-tackle stuff is at the Inlet and Route 50 Bridge, particularly on an outgoing tide when baitfish are swept out,” he says.

Offshore anglers should find makos, threshers, and blue sharks in 20-30 fathoms, good preparation for this season’s 29th Annual Ocean City Shark Tournament (ocsharktournament.com), slated for June 18-20.

Captain Mark Sampson Fish Finder BigSharks.com (410) 213-2442

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y early May, the 41-foot Viking Hurricane will be in her slip at Fisherman’s Marina, in West Ocean City, according to Captain Karl Roscher. He plans to kick off the month fishing for bluefish and perhaps make a run for sea bass. By the first week of June, he’ll test the offshore waters for the season’s first mako and thresher sharks.

“We’re anticipating good shark fishing in the early season, and I have high hopes for an early push of warm water that hopefully will bring the tuna within striking distance of the OC Inlet,” Captain Karl says.

Captain Karl Roscher Hurricane Sportfishing hurricanesportfishing@yahoo.com (410) 279-0555

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ome May, Captain Kyle Johnson of Rock Solid Charters in Solomons will target large striped bass by trolling parachutes in tandem or behind an umbrella rig, or with light-tackle gear dressed with BKDs or Bass Assassins.

“When trolling for the smaller stripers, target the channel edges from 30 to 75 feet of water,” he suggests. “If you chum, use fresh bunker. Anchor on the channel edges or around structure in water depths of 20 to 45 feet.”

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aptain Jeremy Blunt of the Wave Dancer in Ocean City, MD is ready to fish. He runs a 39-foot Venture with Mercury Verados, so he gets to the offshore grounds fast.

“We’ll start off in early May working the near shore wrecks for sea bass and tautog, and by mid-May, we’ll offer fullday, inshore trips to troll spots like the Jack Spot for bluefish,” Captain Jeremy says.

“Once the bluefish arrive, we’ll try to catch the first mako of the season.” He’ll fish the Mako Mania Tournament June 5-7 out of Bahia Marina, followed by the OC Shark Tournament June 18-20 from the Ocean City Fishing Center.

Captain Jeremy Blunt wavedanceroc.com (410) 507-4150

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aptain Gary Neitzey out of Centreville, MD chases rockfish in Eastern Bay in May, which is open for catch-and-release striped bass fishing.

“I’ll concentrate on underwater humps that have deep water around them,” he says. “I fish these humps with albino or chartreuse bass kandy delights (BKD) on half- or 3/4-ounce jigheads. This is also a good time for fly fishing with sinking lines and Clousers or Deceivers.” Captain Gary adds that there can also be a good shallow water bite, if it’s warm enough. He recommends using either Stillwater poppers or jerk baits. Poplar Island and the Bay Bridges are also good areas.

Captain Gary Neitzey flyfishthechesapeake.com (410) 758-4262, (410) 937-8753

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aptain Walleye Pete Dahlberg likes to tuck into the Eastern Shore islands of Barren, Hoopers, Bloodsworth, Spring, Holland, and South Marsh for light-tackle fishing.

“May is the time when speckled trout move into the area in good numbers,” Captain Pete says. “If I don’t get a hit after seven casts or so, I move on to the next spot.”

His favorite speck lures are chartreuse BKD, Specialized Baits half-ounce Lil Jimmy tipped with pork rind, or a threeinch chartreuse Storm Shad. Work them around stumps and along rip lines on marsh points.

Captain Pete Dalberg fourseasonsguideseason.com (703) 395-9955

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Mike McGinnity from Hampstead, MD with a 32-inch Striper. Photo by Captain Sonney Forrest

Sean McGinnity, age 11, from Hampstead, MD with a 37-inch rockfish caught aboard the Finfinder with Captain Sonney Forrest.

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aptain Dan Harrison of the Salty Fly Guide Service in Crisfield, MD will target stripers and then croakers, speckled trout, and redfish as May heats up into June. The key will be water temperature, especially for fly anglers.

He likes rattle flies like the Gonzo tied in chartreuse and white with copper bodies and a splash copper Flashabou. Clouser minnows in blue and white with pearl crystal flash and silver Flashabou tied heavy will also work. If you spin cast, he recommends scented lures, such as Berkley’s Gulp!.

Captain Dan Harrison captdanh1@verizon.net (443) 235-6760

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aptain Kevin Josenhans of Crisfield, says, “Tangier Sound fishing breaks wide open in early May. Rockfish increase in size and numbers as post-spawn migrants exit from the traditional spawning grounds of the Nanticoke and Wicomico Rivers.”

He recommends casting 3/8-ounce soft plastics. Speckled trout begin to fill anglers’ creels once the shallows reach that magic 62-degree mark.

Captain Kevin Josenhans kjosenhans@aol.com (443) 783-3271

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aptain Walt from Crisfield is switching from Susquehanna Flats fishing to chase the action further south over exiting trophy rockfish and arriving croakers, flounder, red drum, and trout around Tangier Sound.

Captain Walt Light Tackle Charters LTCharters.com (410) 957-1664

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aptain Mark Galasso of Tuna the Tide Charter Service said there’s a good chance that this cold wet spring may keep the bigger rockfish in the Chesapeake longer.

“Good trolling should last well into May with smaller rockfish starting to show in the tributaries,” he says. “Jigging and shallow water casting should pick up by late May, if we don’t get much of a May worm hatch.” He predicts Sandy Point trollers should be happy when the regular season opens June 1. He thinks the bluefish could be late this year due to the cool spring weather.

Captain Mark Galasso Tuna the Tide Charter Service capmarco@atlanticbb.net (410) 310-1200

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aptain Sonney Forrest of Reel Relief Charters in Solomons reckons that once the striped bass trophy season is over there will be more opportunities to catch the other gamefish migrating into the Chesapeake Bay. “Some bluefish show up in late May, following the menhaden. Sea trout and croakers arrive by early June,” he says. He suggests chumming for rock and blues using a fish finder rig, circle hooks, and big baits.

“Fish structure–light houses, bridges, reefs or the gas dock west of Calvert Cliffs,” he recommends. “Most anglers want to set the hook as soon as the fish strikes. It’s better to allow the bait to be swallowed, let the fish run and then set the hook.”

Captain Sonney Forrest captainsonney.com (443) 532-0836

George McGinnity of McGinnity Marine Art Reproductions with his 34-inch striper.

Photo by Captain Sonny Forrest.

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aptain Harry Nield of KingFish II Charters in Deal Island, MD will troll for migrant stripers in Tangier Sound. But he’ll also have his eyes peeled for bluefish, croakers, and flounder.

“Flounder were plentiful last year, so we can only expect similar numbers if not more,” he says. “Prime time begins around mid-June, lasting throughout the summer along most steep edges.”

A strip of croaker or bluefish belly using a three-way rig with an eight- to ten-inch drop to a sinker (heavy enough to hold bottom) and an octopus hook works fine. Live spot, small bucktails, and traditional fluke rigs all produce. A key to catching flounder is allowing the fish enough time to inhale the bait before setting the hook.

Captain Harry Nield KingFish II Charters fishandduck.com (443) 871-3499

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29’ Luhrs Open ’00 All the electronics have been upgraded and the boat shows like a 10. Its 11’6” beam provides a stable platform that will provide lots of space to enjoy fishing or just cruising around. Offer at $89,900. Contact Ken Comerford at (410) 280-2038 or Ken@northpointyachtsales. com for more info.

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’ Island Gypsy Trawler ’83 w/ dependable Ford-Lehman dsl single screw, gen-set, and flybridge enclosure. Very nice couples cruiser! Reduced to $72,500 Crusader YS (410) 2690939 www.crusaderyachts.com

32’ Tiara Open ’04 Price just reduced and detailed for the spring! 200 engine hrs. on Crusader fresh water cooled 8.1L MPI engines. All Raymarine electronics including GPS/ Radar/ VHF. Reduced on 3-25-09 to $177,500 for immediate sale.

100’s of Photos @ www.yachtview.com John Kaiser (443) 223-7864 cell anytime 33’ Carver Mariner ’84 Sleeps 6, private staterm, enclosed fly bridge, swim platform, 2-zone AC, range & oven, refrigerator & freezer, pressurized h/c water, enclosed head w/shower, toilet & w& and twin 350 hp engines w/low hrs. This boat is in great cond. Only $23,000. Norris Howard Yacht Broker (410) 742-6795 or (443) 944-3322 or nhowardboats@aol.com

33' Egg Harbor ‘77 Just launched for inspection and complimentary demo rides, recent new engines, beautiful cond., reasonable offers encouraged, recent survey available with accepted offer. Reduced to $35,000 100’s of Photos @ www.yachtview.com John Kaiser (443) 223-7864 cell anytime

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35’ Bruno & Stillman ’75 A dyed in the wool, hard top yankee built and designed lobster yacht.

Dsl. $44,900. Crusader YS (410) 269-0939 33’ Egg Harbor ’98 Wonderful cond. This classic boat is great for cruising the bay, fishing or just spending the afternoon creek cruising. Offer at $59,900. Contact Ken Comerford at (410) 280-2038 or Ken@northpointyachtsales.com for more info.

330 Sea Ray Sundancer '96 T310 Mercruisers, Kohler gen., Garmin GPS, AC/Heat, micro., color TV/VHS, stereo, all factory extras, only 450 hrs., well maintained $59,900. (443)3244938 dann@islandpilot.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. Ned Dozier, The Yacht Group (800) 827-8089.

35’ Markley hull custom finished as a fishing/cruiser.

Aluminum construction from the rail up. All heavy duty stainless hardware, Twin big blocks give her great speeds and good economy, Galley, Head, Electronics and More $75,000 Composite Yacht LLC (410) 476-4414.

35’ Marlago Cuddy ’02 $74,900, One owner, 225 Yamaha 4-strokes, many options. Flag Blue Awlgrip, great electronics. Change of owner’s plans forces sale. Call Ned Dozier, 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

DOWNEAST '90 34’ Little Harbor ‘02 36’ Atlantic F/B '94 40’ Little Harbor exp '93 42’ Hinckley F/B '00 38 Eastbay HX (410) 268-1611 www.walczakyacht.com

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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! $159,000 and Open to offers - Call Jim Karr OBYS (410) 226-0100.

36’ Krogen Manatee ‘84 The Manatee is the roomiest boat afloat.

This boat was just repowered with a new Volvo. She is fully found and ready to cruise or live aboard.

Located Solomons. Kadey-Krogen Yachts (800) 247-1230.

36’ Sabre Fast Trawler ‘93 36’ Sabre Fast Trawler 1993; This is an extremely well maintained vessel. New Awlgripped “Flag Blue” hull, Twin dsl engines with only 850 hours and lovely interior decor. Nice electronic compliment ie. Simrad autopilot , Furuno Nav Net Radar, Furuno GPS, VHF, Standard Horizon Depthsounder and more. Northern Light Gen Set 5KW, Reverse Cycle AC and HT, dual steering stations. Very popular design for the cruising couple or family. Asking $149,900. OBYS 410-226-0100 36’ Albin Trawler ’81 Lehman dsl, generator, bow thruster, Air/ Heat, radar, AP, double cabin, Very Clean! $78,500 Call Tony Tumas to arrange a viewing: day or evening (443) 553-5046. www. greatblueyachts.com; email: tony@greatblueyachts.com

36’ Atlantic Boatworks/MDI/ Duffy Custom Downeast ‘99 w/ single 375 Hp Volvo dsl w/1250 hrs, generator, A/C/invertor, Bow thruster and dinghy. Excellent cond. Asking $249,900 Will be delivered to Annapolis in mid May via ICW for easier inspection.

Photos @ www.yachtview.com John Kaiser (443) 223-7864 cell anytime 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. This boat is a steal. Call Ned Dozier. The Yacht Group (800) 827-8089.

36’ Grand Banks ’86 Classic, powered by a dependable economical single Ford-Lehman 135hp dsl, cruise equipped . $185,000 Crusader YS (410) 2690939 www.crusaderyachts.com 36’ Sabre Express Hardtop ’03 One of the last 36 Mark II expresses built and one of the few with the custom Hardtops. 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. Open to offersS - Call Jim Osborne SOA (877) 267-1808.

36’ Sea Ray Aft Cabin ’87 260hp FWC Mercruisers, AC/Gen, nice liveaboard, $50,000 obo.

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TRAWLERS '07 36’ Monk aft cab '94 36’ Grand Banks ‘00 39’ Krogen ‘89 46’ Grand Banks ’93 54’ Vripack T/ (410) 268-1611 www.walczakyacht.com 37’ Formula PC ’06 $289,000.

Volvo common rail DIESELS, low hrs, Bay usage. Beautiful one owner boat. Call Ned Dozier, The Yacht Group, (800) 827-8089.

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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 38' Matthews Sedan ’46 Skillfully restored by Hartge Yacht Yard. Fiberglass over wood hull (below waterline) and fiberglassed decks. Meticulous varnish/ paint throughout. All systems upgraded.

Sleeps four in two cabins, full galley, spacious wheelhouse/ salon, large cockpit. Twin Buick V-8s. Upgrades would exceed three times the asking price of $70,000.

Full specifications: www.hartgeyard.com ("classic yachts") or call 410-991-9660

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 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.

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

42’ Sabre Hardtop Express ‘06 With Hardback enclosure. Just arrived in Oxford, Md. T-Yanmar 500’s cruises 26 knots tops at 30 knots. 11.5KW Onan gen set, Reverse Cycle AC and HT and an unbelievable compliment of electronics. She has been elegantly maintained & comfortably outfitted for all your cruising needs. The owners are moving to a larger vessel and are willing to listen to all offers. Asking $599,000 OBYS (410) 226-0100.

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

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SEA RAYS ’96 Sundancer H/T '96 40' sedan bridge '98 42’ Motor Yacht '94 44’ Sundancer '99 54’ Sundancer H/T '07 58 sedan bridge (410) 268-1611 www.walczakyacht.com

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

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: tony@greatblueyachts.com 43’ Gulfstar Mark I Trawler ’73 Twin Perkins dsls, Gen Set, 2 zone Air/Heat, dual steering station, radar, pilot, plotter, many, many upgrades – a must see boat $89,900 Call Tony Tumas to arrange a viewing: day or evening (443) 5535046. www.greatblueyachts.com; email: tony@greatblueyachts.com 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 - $ 74,500 - open to offers.

Call for complete details - Tony Tumas day or evening: (443) 5535046 or (800) 276-1774, tony@ greatblueyachts.com or Visit www.greatblueyachts.com

43’ Viking ’90 Convertible, 671 TI’s. Cruise, entertain or fish in this well-maintained yacht.

PRICED TO SELL $224,900.

Crusader YS (410) 269-0939 www.crusaderyachts.com 43’ Wellcraft ’87 Portofino Express, twin 454 Chevys w/360 hrs, new radar w/GPS & depth, new canvas, 7.5-Kw genset, many other upgrades, call for more details, Sea Scouts, $67K obo, James Klimek, (240) 271-4631, jk3043@aol.com.

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! Call Ned Dozier, The Yacht Group (800) 827-8089.

Annapolis, MD 43’ Viking ‘90 $224,900

45’ Cherubini ‘01 $470,000

45’ Cherubini ’01 Trawler.

Unique custom interior. Beautiful blue awlgrip hull. AC, genset, Espar furnace, cruising comfort, electronics galore! $470,000 Crusader YS (410) 269-0939 www.crusaderyachts.com 29’ Back Cove ‘07 $183,500 43' 40' 35’ 29' 28’

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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

46' Grand Banks Europa '01 "Geronimo" has been maintained to the highest standards since new.

Optional 435 HP 3208TA CAT diesels provide a fast cruise speed as well as a very economical displacement cruise speed. Naiad stabilizers, extensive electronics, watermaker, Aqua Drive, 24 volt Side-Power bow thruster, Novurania RIB with 25 HP Yamaha, and much more. This fresh water Europa is turn key! Trades considered. Asking $659,000 Offered

by Luke Brown Yachts - Contact Marc Thomas (410) 991-0939 or Marc@LukeBrown.com 46’ Markley finished by Jay Allen ’93 700hp dsl, genset, electronics, 2 stations, Lectra san and MORE!!! $235k, (410) 4764414, www.compositeyacht.biz 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) 8278089.

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47’ Buddy Davis Convertible ’86 $389,000 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. Ned Dozier, The Yacht Group (800) 827-8089.

47’ Riviera M470 Excalibur ’03 New 315 Yanmar dsls, very efficient and quiet, grteat cond.

All options and many upgrades make this a fast, efficient and luxurious package. $229,000 Call Ned Dozier. The Yacht Group (800) 827-8089.

47’ Riviera M470 Excalibur, ’02, ’05, 496 Mercs, both lift kept, both in amazing condition.

50 MPH speed in utmost luxury.

The perfect move into cruising for the fast boat enthusiast. Call Ned Dozier, The Yacht Group. (800) 827-8089 48’ Krogen North Sea ‘04 Absolutely pristine. Many custom features reflect the owner’s extensive experience. 2 Stateroom, 2 head layout. If you are ready to go NOW this is a must see. Located Deale. Kadey-Krogen Yachts (800) 247-1230.

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 49’ Krogen Express ‘99 Beautiful cond. and well equipped including hydraulic stabilizers, bow thruster, excellent electronics, electric dinghy davit, RIB with 25 Yamaha, washer/dryer and much more. Enroute to Annapolis. KadeyKrogen 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 50’ Carver 504 ‘99 Only 214 hrs on Cummins dsls, best priced one on the market. Easy to see at our docks. Call Jim Lascaris at The Yacht Group, (800) 827-8089.

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56' Alden Grand Saloon Express '97 "Twilight" was built for Royalty! With Alden's renowned C. Raymond Hunt deep-V high performance hull fitted, with the upgraded and preferred 660 HP CAT 3196E diesels, and five bladed props, produce a fast 20 knot plus cruise speed in most any sea conditions. Two staterooms with two heads, exquisite teak woodwork with elegant raised panels hand-built by Alden craftsmen! Asking 699,000 Offered

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42' Ocean 42 Super Sport ’93 $232,500 38' Tiara 3800 Open ‘04 $345,000 35' Cruisers 3572 ‘01 $95,000 30' Mainship Pilot Rum Runner ’04 $144,000 26' Regal 26 Commodore 2665 ‘02 $39,000

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HATTERAS '98 50’ Hatteras SD '91 52’ Hatteras CMY ‘87 53’ Hatteras MY '87 54’ Hatteras MY '84 70’ Hatteras CMY (410) 268-1611 www.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.

65' Marlow Explorer '01 "Never Better" has been exceptionally maintained by a full time Captain since new. Private access from the salon to master stateroom with adjoining office and split head arrangement. Two staterooms forward plus crew quarters aft.

Reliable 800 HP 3406 CAT diesels, Naiad stabilizers, 12 Kw & 20 Kw Northern Lights generators, Satellite phone and TV, watermaker and much more. Asking $1,490,000 Trades considered. Offered by Luke Brown Yachts - Contact Marc Thomas (410) 991-0939 or Marc@LukeBrown.com

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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.

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Commissioning Restorations Bottom Painting Compounding and Waxing Free Quotes

410-604-3899

1735 Little Creek Rd, Chester, MD 21619

South of Kent Narrows on Crab Alley Creek

Marine Services

HARTOFT MARINE SURVEY, LTD.

Skippers Exchange, Inc

Marine Fuel & Tank Cleaning

Charters and Guides

BETTER THAN OWNING

Water

Algae

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.

410-971-2444

www.marinefuelcleaning.com

PETER HARTOFT • GALE BROWNING

800-438-2827 410-263-3609 www.HartoftMarineSurvey.com

Your Best Choice for Custom Woodworking, Repair, and Restoration

410.798.9510 www.mastandmallet.com Located at Holiday Point Marina, Edgewater, MD

CHESAPEAKE BOATING CLUB UNLIMITED USE NO DOWNTIME

Custom Canvas & Upholstery

BETTER VALUE

410-280-8692

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

w w w. c h e s a p e a k e b o a t i n g c l u b . c o m

20 years experience

Call Pat 443-534-0332

CHARTER THE JENNY RIE Solomon’s Island Finest Fishing!

Capt. Art Dawson 410-610-2775 www.jennyrie.com

Finance and Insurance MARTIN TERRY & ASSOCIATES

YACHT INSURANCE EXPERTS Servicing the Annapolis Boating Community for Over 25 Years

1-800-638-9149

MARTINTERRYINS.COM

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Local & Long Distance Transport Boat sizes from 15’-55’ Boat Salvage & Disposal

800-742-1301 www.covepointmarineservices.com

David A. Deem Certified Surveyor

866-643-2050

David.Deem@Verizon.net

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MARKETPLACE

Slips

Real Estate Waterfront, water view, water privileged, whatever.

Your Detailing Specialist

25 Ton Lift!

Expert handling from search through settlement and all the pesky little details in between.

(410) 703-2350 (410) 972-4090 Susan-Nealey.com

Service & Supplies

443-309-5375

www.Chesapeakebayboatdetailing.com www.Chesapeakebayboatdetailing.com

Yacht Mgmt.

Annapolis 410-267-6860

& Auto Care Baltimore 410-522-5588

www.prestigeyachtmanagement.com info@prestigeyachtmanagement.com

FERRY POINT MARINA ON MAGOTHY RIVER

Full Service Repair Great Amenities and and Maintenance Waterfront Restaurant Very Protected • 25-Ton Travel Lift • Full Service Yard Public Boat Ramp • Shrink Wrap • Repair & Maintenance DIY friendly!

410.544.6368 ALWAYS below 700 Mill Creek Rd. • Arnold Annapolis rates! www.ferrypointmarina.com office@ferrypointmarina.com

Schools 3B’s Captain School Coast Guard Approved May 8 Chincoteague, VA OUPV Weekends May 29 Springfield, VA Masters upgrade $100 tuition discount for 10 days prepayment

www.CaptainsSchool.com

Atlantic Seaboard Marine Surveyors, Inc.

Slips up to 50'

319100

Marine Services

YOUR DETAILING SPECIALIST

Dry Storage to 36 feet.

Repair Yard DIY or Subs.

Bell Isle

(No (No Boat Boat Tax) Tax)

55-Ton Travel-Lift 27,000 lb.

Fork-Lifts (Lower (Lower Bay) Bay)

Hampton, VA (757) 850-0466

www.BELLISLEMARINA.com

(888) 598-9598 • cgapproved@aol.com

Specialists in Vessel Survey Engines Gas and Diesel

1-877-604-0432 Reno Panico A.M.S.-E

Chester, MD 410-604-0432 www.AtlanticSeaboardMarine.com

Marketplace pro-performance marine services, inc.

Edgewater, MD Patrick Gallipoli 443-336-8760 pngallipoli@mobilemarinesvc.com www.mobilemarinesvc.com

DEEP CLEAN

Hull Cleaning and boat services Zincs, Props & Salvage

Keith Hopkins Call for quote 443-790-8827 Diverdown93@comcast.net

PropTalk Marketplace is a thrifty platform that delivers your message to the heart of the Chesapeake market every month in a dependable and consistent setting.

Bay boaters turn to this section when they are in need of products, services, and professional support.

The deadline for placing an ad in the July issue of PropTalk is May 25.

For more information and pricing, call 410.216.9309 or e-mail marketplace@proptalk.com.

EASTPORT YACHT SALES Brokers for Quality Power & Sail

410-903-1830

www.eastportys.com

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Chesapeake Classic

L-R: Edward C Baltz, president of the Perpetual Building Association in DC, and Judge Edward A Tamm, U.S. Court of Appeals DC, restoring a 1939 19-foot Garwood double cockpit in 1965. Photo by Paul Schmick courtesy of Tony Scrivener

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BOOK YOUR CHARTER ONLINE! MAKE-UP CHARTERS AVAILABLE $325 OVER 200 BOOKED IN 2008!

Big Game Fishing at its Best!

• T U N A • M A R L I N • D O L P H I N • WA H O O • S H A R K • B L U E F I S H • Over 170 slip marina with pool

Plenty of dockside parking

Seasonal & Transient slips available

July 10 - 12, 2009

M ARINA STORE

OPEN DAILY!

BAIT • TACKLE • GIFTS • APPAREL

800-322-3065 OR 410-213-1121

www.OCFishing.com

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