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67 Fish Forecasts by C.D. Dollar

28 Summer Reading 30 Three Cheers for Dad—Father’s Day Gifts 38 The Lure of Smith Island by Eric Burnley 44 Full of Air: The Ins and Outs of Inflatable Boats by Carrie Gentile 47 A New Ship in the Yard by Greg Sutton 48 Merf’s Sketchbook: Restoring an Albin 25 by Merf Moerschel 50 Indian Summer by Charlie Iliff 53 Reigning in OPEC: Ten Tips To Cut Your Fuel Costs by Bob Cerullo ON THE COVER: A classic Sea Bird 24 rests quietly at Londontowne Marina in Edgewater, MD. She is a Ray Hunt design, built in 1966 by a manufacturer in Pompano, FL, and restored by an unknown builder on the Chesapeake Bay. Photo by Steve Schertler Photo by Gary Reich/PropTalk

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Coming in July: • Family Watersports – Waterskiing, Tubing, and Wakeboarding • Childhood Waterskiing Memories • PropTalk’s July Fourth Planner • Poker Runs 101 and Schedules • Aquapalooza • PropTalk’s Dock Bar Guide • Wish-A-Fish Foundation

DEPARTMENTS 10 Editor’s Notebook 13 Dock Talk 20 Chesapeake Tides 22 Chesapeake Boating Calendar

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32 Out of My Mind by Ruth Christie 41 PropTalk’s Dock Bar Guide 56 Cruising Club Notes 60 Boatshop Reports 64 Racing Report 65 Fishing News and Forecasts by C.D. Dollar

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Editor’s Notebook

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Fact or Fiction?

arly this spring I was invited to the Chart House restaurant on the Alexandria, VA, waterfront for some libations and brunch to celebrate a friend’s mother who is planning on relocating to the area from the Midwest. Melba Huch’s husband had recently passed away, so we couldn’t think of a better way to welcome her to the area and lift her spirits than to get a bunch of people together, drink champagne, and stuff ourselves with some unhealthy but tasty food. One guest at the table gave a “Melba toast,” as he hoisted his champagne glass into the air. Laughter and good times ensued. My seat at the lengthy table was across from Jim, who has been a good casual friend of mine for many years. Quite a vigorous spirit, Jim looks like a six-foot-tall Santa Claus without the extra padding. Since I hadn’t seen Jim since Christmas, I caught him up with what I was doing, including my new position at PropTalk. This got the two of us talking about the Bay and its health. As trees, refrigerator doors, car parts, and shipping pallets chaotically drifted by the expansive Chart House windows (runoff stimulated by heavy rain and snow melt into the Potomac), I munched on my high-calorie, high-fat, oh-so-good breakfast of crab cakes Benedict and listened to Jim’s take on the Bay. “I’m skeptical about anything the scientists say—just look at global warming; they all lied to us about that,” Jim said. Even with the flotilla of landfill materials floating by, Jim looked out the window and said, “Looks fine to me.” I quickly chided Jim, telling him in no uncertain terms that the Bay isn’t fine and has serious

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were the days before modern water treatment facilities when effluent was simply pumped directly into the river—before the Federal Water Pollution Control Amendments of 1972 and the Clean Water Act of 1977. All this said; the point isn’t to beat up on my poor friend Jim, whom I like very much. An osprey feeds on a freshly caught What struck me about our menhaden, which are affected by dead zones. Photo by Gary Reich conversation was that there might be a lot of folks out there who have the same innocent (or not so innocent) outlook about the news we hear about the Bay. It’s easy to look at the Bay from afar and think that nothing’s wrong. It’s still beautiful to look, at and lots of us are still out catching fish and crabs, exploring its rivers, taking beautiful pictures of waving marsh grasses, and even engaged in direct-contact watersports like waterskiing and tubing. Certainly, things have improved in many areas. But the truth is the Bay is still in big trouble. Fish kills and dead zones (oxygen depleted areas of the Bay where aquatic creatures cannot live) are “alive and well” during summer months, consuming up to 40 percent of Bay waters annually, and lasting up to six months out of the year. What’s causing these dead zones is nitrogen, phosphorous, and sediment runoff. Inviswith nitrogen and phosphorous pollution. ible to the eye (aside from mud-colored “More scientist stuff,” Jim mumbled. I storm water runoff), nitrogen and phospolitely put my index finger over my lips phorous from sewage treatment plants, and ended the conversation to preserve our plant fertilizers from homes and farms, and friendship and the mood of the gathering. other agricultural sources (chicken and cow manure, for example) sneak their way into My guess is that Jim remembers the the Bay and cause a process called eutrodays when raw sewage was being dumped phication. en masse into the Potomac River and people were advised not to even go near the In a nutshell, nitrogen and phosphorous murky, soupy, green-colored water. These flow into the Bay from New York, Pennissues. “You can’t believe those scientists; they lie,” Jim tried again stubbornly to convince me. We went on and talked about the troubles with the blue crab and oyster fisheries (which are at a mere fraction of historical levels), degradation of Bay grasses, sediment runoff, and issues

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sylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC, from runoff off the land, paved surfaces, sewage treatment plants, farms; you name it. After finding their way into the Bay, these nutrients then cause an explosion in algae growth (they’re plants after all, and they are nourished in the same way your lawn or house plants are by nitrogen and phosphorous, which are the active ingredients in fertilizers). It’s not the algae themselves that usually cause the dead zones, although toxic algae blooms do occur—usually called red tides. What causes the dead zone is the decomposition of the algae; this process eats up all the dissolved oxygen in the water. The lack of dissolved oxygen suffocates crabs, small invertebrates, and all the critters bigger animals like rockfish feed on. It also causes these larger fish to hover up toward the top of the water column where temperatures are high enough to stress them—sometimes to the point of death. It’s akin to sitting in the sauna at the gym for too long. So we’ve outlined the problem: Six states are in the Bay watershed, and every time it

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Clean Water Act to make sure that every Bay watershed state reduces pollution from all sources of nitrogen, phosphorous, and sediment to scientifically based levels (apologies to my friend Jim) through a variety of different methods by 2025. It also authorizes $2 billion to help local governments and farmers and creates a watershed-wide trading system so municipalities and farmers who work aggressively on reducing pollution can sell pollution reduction “credits” to others having difficulty meeting the reduction goals. This legislation is strong medicine. It gets the job done over a 16-year timeframe—reasonable enough to make the needed changes. It allows states some flexibility in how they address nonpoint-source pollution. Additionally, it is fair—it establishes science-based pollution standards for all sources of pollution. And lastly, it brings public money and market-based income from the aforementioned trading program to lower compliance costs to municipalities and farmers. All in all, PropTalk thinks it is a win-win solution to the Bay’s biggest problem. We’re encouraging readers to contact their representatives (local, state, and federal) and let them know that this piece of legislation is an extremely important and fair-handed way to restore the Bay. Although it’s the easy thing to do, we can’t sit aside any longer and pretend that the Bay will fix itself; this bill needs to pass. In order for the legislation to survive, it needs support from all the Bay states’ legislators. We’ve provided the links for contacting yours in the box below. See you out there,

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DOCKTALK Don’t Miss the Antique and Classic Boat Festival

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h, the many wonders of wellpreserved wood. With a few graceful coats of upscale varnish, wouldn’t we all look good too, no matter our age? Father’s Day weekend is a perfect time to visit the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum (CBMM) in St. Michaels for the 23rd running of the Antique and Classic Boat Festival June 18-20. Come to think of it, there’s never a bad time to visit St. Michaels. Photos courtesy of Chris Brown for the Classic Wooden Boat Festival

Classic connoisseurs will love the largest antique boat show and festivities along the Mid-Atlantic. You’ll see more than 100 restored and nicely preserved classics in the water and on land; some were built nearly 100 years ago. The festival features maritime artists, craftsmen, vendors, kids’ fun, and a “Field of Dreams” near the Steamboat Building, with classic used boats and motors for sale as well as a flea market of nautical necessities.

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Showtimes are Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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If you like retro designs, mahogany wood, gilded instrument panels, plush leather seats, and carefully crafted boats that hail from a more romantic era, then this is your festival. Hundreds of boat enthusiasts and aficionados will be there to answer questions as boats bob peacefully in the waters off the museum, making perfect photo ops. A few Chesapeake Bay Powerboating

owners will crank up their engines to putter close to the docks, but most of the crafts will stay tethered to shore, like small floating museums. Roger Johnson took a year to restore and rebuild a 28-foot 1930 antique boat. He has been restoring old boats to their former glory since 1975, after finding his first one in a field. He says, “When I grew up, they weren’t antiques. But when I bought one, that’s when I decided this is what I wanted to do.” Most admit the hobby can become expensive. Jeff Stebbins says, “If you love

the way they look and the way they glide on the water, it’s worth every penny. You have to be dedicated to restore boats like these. They are a piece of history that are still used on a regular basis; they’re here to tell the tales of countless other Chris-Craft, Century, Lyman, and GarWood vessels from our past that were burned, tossed out, and left to rot.” B. K. Powells adds, “The stories behind the boats and their graceful lines, rumbling sounds, and nostalgic beauty are simply hard to resist.” Make time to read each boat’s storyboard to learn the boat’s history, names of owners, where it was discovered, the restoration process, and more.

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Inside the show, you’ll find juried fine artists and artisans, including painters, sculptors, scrimshanders, photographers,

wildlife carvers, jewelers, model makers, chrome-platers, old gauge repairers, and furniture makers. The festival also features antique clothing and home furnishings, boat builders and restorers, boat kits and products, safety gear, rope and hard-to-find parts. The festival hosts are the Chesapeake Bay Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society International (ACBS) and CBMM. Judging under ACBS guidelines will take place Saturday.

Like Cyndi Lauper, Kids Just Want To Have Fun

In addition to a live touchtank, several justfor-kids activities are scheduled as part of ACBS’s International Youth Development Program. Boats for Kids lets youngsters assemble small boats and learn to sail them in a special pool. Kit Boat Building gets teens building one of the James Craft Kit boats of the classic Chris-Craft design. And, volunteers from Sea Scouts from Ship #759 in Baltimore will be on hand to help out and answer any questions.

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Reserve your slip now at a marina in St. Michaels; things book up quickly. One year, PropTalk did not do its homework and made last-minute plans. The harbor was so crowded, we had to beg and cajole the kind folks at Higgins Yacht Yard to find room for us. Luckily, they made space for our party platform inside the TraveLift area with seven like-minded vessels. It all worked out fine and dandy, of course, but plan ahead. For more details, visit chesapeakebayacbs.org/annual-boat-festival. PropTalk June 2010 13

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How To Dispose of Expired Flares

aryl Weiss of USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 23-1 out of Annapolis says, “Contact the nearest fire department and discuss the type and quantity of flares you want to get rid of. In most cases, they will tell you to bring them to the firehouse. You can also contact the Fire Marshal Division at (410) 222-7884 and ask for a fire investigator. They will make arrangements to pick up the material and safely dispose of it.” annapoliscgaux.org

Kids and PFDs: Maryland’s New Regulations

n effect now, a new Maryland law effective now says kids under age 13 years must wear a PFD while on a boat that is underway. Kids under age 16 must have a boating safety education certificate to operate a boat unless they are supervised by an adult or someone 16 years or older who has that certificate. The latter law becomes effective October 1. dnr.state.md.us

Virginia Has a BIG Idea

irginia was one of 10 states to recently receive a chunk of more than $12 million in grants. The Virginia Department of Health, in cooperation with the Rockett’s Landing Marina in Richmond, VA, will receive $240,034 and match that same amount to add 15 transient boat slips, rip rap embankment stabilization, full-service diesel and gas pumps, restrooms, showers, and laundry facilities for transient boaters along the James River. Made available via the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG) program, the grants are funded by the Sport Fishing and Boating Trust Fund. Stay tuned with PropTalk for developments. fws.gov

DNR’s Annual Photo Contest Returns

nap to it, student, amateur, and pro photographers, and enter the annual Maryland Natural Resource Photo Contest. Take some photos that celebrate Maryland’s natural beauty and submit up to three of them before September 1. Photos will be judged within six categories, including birds, floral, insects, outdoor recreation, scenic, and wildlife. Winners will be announced September 30. Winning entries will be featured in the winter issue of The Maryland Natural Resource Magazine as well as on the front cover of the 2011 DNR Calendar. The best overall photo wins the grand prize of $500, a 2011 Maryland State Park Passport, a lifetime subscription to the DNR’s magazine, and five copies of DNR’s Calendar. For more details about prizes and such, visit dnr.maryland. gov/photocontest.

It’s time to give your boat

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Tom Wisner “Bard of the Chesapeake Bay” 1930—2010

homas A. Wisner—a renowned folk singer known as the Bard of Chesapeake Bay—died at age 79 of lung cancer in Prince Frederick, MD, April 2. Tom dedicated his life to writing songs and singing about the Chesapeake Bay. He always tried to capture the voices of the water and sky, the rocks and trees, the fish and birds, and the gods of nature he believed still watched over them all.

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He was born June 29, 1930, in the District of Columbia and graduated from Anacostia High School. Most summers, he and his mother would visit her family’s farm in the upper James River basin in Virginia. They spent hours sitting on the front porch, singing country songs. Tom was an Air Force veteran of the Korean War and earned his bachelor’s degree in biology from Hartwick College in New York. He did graduate work in ecology at Cornell University and worked as a naturalist in Sequoia National Park in California. He then moved to Southern Maryland to be a high school science teacher. In the mid-1960s, he took a job as an educator at the University of Maryland’s Chesapeake Biological Laboratory in Solomons, where he began writing and singing. One of his better-known songs, “Chesapeake Born,” was written during that time.

Over the years, Tom recorded several albums, including one with his son Mark and several with Southern Maryland schoolchildren. Soon after learning he had lung cancer in late 2008, he and a group of charter school students recorded “The Land, Maryland.” Tom retired in his 50s and relied on donations from public appearances and the kindness of friends. Around that time, PropTalk’s Gary Reich says, “I remember he came and sang to us when I was in environmental camp back in 1982. It was pretty memorable.” Tom also taped interviews with older watermen and documented the tunes oyster shuckers sang as they worked. His music was used in a 1986 National Geographic documentary about the Chesapeake. In 2000, Tom helped found the Center for the Chesapeake Story in Solomons to preserve the Bay’s history through the arts. His voice will be missed.

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Alice Durand and Thomas Hacker (left) of Brothers Property Corporation are the busy new managers of the Bay Bridge Marina and Yacht Club (BBM). The company has invested millions of dollars in remodeling and renovating the property and enhancing its amenities, especially for families. Brand-new features include floating docks A, B, and C (made of fine ipe wood); a captains’ lounge; the BBM Grill; fuel systems and docks; and a dock house.

• Yankee Point Marina in Lancaster, VA, is a new authorized dealer for Sunstream Boat Lifts and will provide sales and technical support to boaters in Virginia’s Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck regions. The FloatLift essentially eliminates the need for bottom painting, is green in performance (it uses a solar cell and a deep-cycle marine battery for power), and floats, which helps eliminate concern for tidal surges and such. The marina also offers a new Sunport floating dock for PWC enthusiasts, and the poolside café features a new chef and menu. yankeepointmarina.com • Urbanna Boat Works—now owned by Jon, Lee, and Rick Farinholt of the Chesapeake Marine Railway in Deltaville, VA—has moved into new digs at Dozier Port Urbanna Marina. This was the former home to Felix Herrin’s Catman Catamarans and Cameron Marine Service. Lee is the new manager of Urbanna Boat Works. Jon says, “The buildings at this facility will enable us to do refits, repowers, and restorations inside all year long.” Coming soon: urbannaboatworks.com.

• To design, build, and service world-class trawlers, Noyce Yachts and the new Island Gypsy Yachts recently launched the International Trawler Base at Hartge Yacht Harbor in Galesville, MD. Yacht designers Rob Ladd and Steve Seaton will play key roles in the development program. In other news, Noyce Yachts also recently announced a new strategic alliance between Northwest Trawlers and President Boats International. The goals are to expand the Northwest line of trawlers to include the new 41-footer and offer better-equipped yachts at a reduced cost. noyceyachts.com • Maryland’s Oyster Shell Recycling Alliance is in full swing, thanks to the Oyster Recovery Partnership (ORP) and local restaurateurs, caterers, seafood wholesalers, oyster shuckers, and volunteers. For a list of participating restaurants and to learn how reused oyster and clam shells provide crucial natural habitat for new Bay oysters, visit oysterrecovery.org.

The office, ship store, and gym and sauna facilities have all been remodeled. Future plans include new floating docks throughout the yacht basin, a new playground with swings and a volleyball court, kids’ marine classes, women’s boating lessons, family boating courses, family fun days, and more events, such as fishing tournaments. Stay tuned with PropTalk for more developments. baybridgemarina.com

Hawk’s Yachts is moving to Liberty Marina from Pier 7 in Edgewater, MD. Managing broker Hawk Ennis (above) says, “Our new location is directly across the South River from Pier 7. Since we added two more brokers, we need larger space. Josh Alther has done a great job of improving Pier 7, but Liberty is better equipped to handle the latest addition to our business. We were recently awarded the Mid-Atlantic (New Jersey to South Carolina) exclusive contract for Eagle Trawlers, which come in 40- and 53foot models.” hawksyachts.com

Patriot (right), a St. Michaels tradition, has undergone a major renovation thanks to enthusiastic new owners John and Robin Marrah. “We spent the first week stopping fuel leaks, the second stopping water leaks, and the third stopping oil leaks,” laughs John. The Marrahs are working closely with local businesses and conservationists to integrate Patriot into the town’s overall effort to attract visitors and provide environmental tours. Patriot offers four regularly scheduled trips each day, with evenings available for charters. patriotcruises.com

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May 15 - June 14 Currents

Current tables show location, day of the week, day of the month, event (Slack, max Flood, max Ebb), time, and current speed in knots.

CHESAPEAKE BAY ENTRANCE

15 0058 0737 1218

0145 30 0833 1311

0510 -1.3 1035 +0.6 1654 -1.2 2006 2252 +1.1

0417 -1.4 0948 +0.7 1605 -1.5 1907 2159 +1.3

0501 -1.4 1032 +0.6 1651 -1.4 1956 2243 +1.2

0552 -1.3 1121 +0.6 1743 -1.3 2049 2332 +1.2

0306 0643 -1.1 1010 1212 +0.5 1443 1829 -1.0 2144

0028 +0.8 0728 -1.0 1306 +0.4 1924 -0.9

0649 -1.3 1216 +0.6 1845 -1.2 2145

0343 1101 1534

0117 +0.7 0807 -1.0 1359 +0.4 2016 -0.8

0027 +1.0 0746 -1.3 1317 +0.6 1604 1950 -1.2

0420 1151 1637

0205 +0.6 0844 -1.0 1453 +0.4 2108 -0.7

0126 +0.9 0840 -1.3 1418 +0.7 1729 2054 -1.1

0458 1239 1755

0225 +0.8 0937 -1.3 1523 +0.7 1849 2206 -1.1

0036 0254 +0.5 0539 0923 -1.0 1321 1558 +0.5 1903 2211 -0.7

0330 +0.7 1037 -1.3 1635 +0.9 1958 2318 -1.2

0138 0351 +0.4 0620 1009 -1.0 1359 1657 +0.6 2000 2316 -0.7

0444 +0.6 1134 -1.4 1733 +1.0 2100

0020 -1.3 0545 +0.7 1225 -1.4 1529 1819 +1.2

0116 -1.4 0634 +0.7 1314 -1.4 1615 1902 +1.3

0210 -1.5 0722 +0.7 1404 -1.4 1700 1947 +1.3

0300 -1.5 0812 +0.7 1451 -1.4 1744 2035 +1.3

0345 -1.5 0903 +0.7 1535 -1.4 1830 2122 +1.3

0428 -1.4 0950 +0.6 1615 -1.3 1917 2207 +1.2

16 0142 0825 1306 0227 17 0915 1358 0313 18 1008 1456

19 0401 1102 20 0455 1200 21 0552 1256

22 0111 0648 1349 23 0222 0741 1439

24 0330 0833 25 0428 0926 26 0519 1016 27 0608 1102

0017 28 0655 1146

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0554 -1.2 1121 +0.5 1738 -1.1 2338 +1.0

0237 0451 +0.4 0703 1057 -1.1 1437 1736 +0.7 2053

8 0330 0748 9

0007 -0.8 0538 +0.4 1144 -1.2 1513 1809 +0.9

0417 0835 1552

0053 -1.0 0619 +0.5 1229 -1.3 1843 +1.0

0459 0925 1632

0140 -1.1 0700 +0.5 1317 -1.4 1921 +1.1

0540 1016 1715

0228 -1.2 0744 +0.6 1407 -1.5 2004 +1.2

0623 1107 1800

0314 -1.3 0834 +0.7 1458 -1.5 2053 +1.3

0039 0710 1159 1849

0358 -1.4 0924 +0.7 1547 -1.6 2141 +1.4

0125 0800 1255 1940

0443 -1.5 1014 +0.8 1637 -1.6 2229 +1.3

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DIFFERENCES ON CHESAPEAKE BAY ENTRANCE: Wolf Trap Light, 0.5 mi west of Stingray Point, 12.5 mi east of Point Lookout, 5.9 nm ESE of ON BALTIMORE APPROACH: Poplar Island, 2.2 nm WSW of Thomas Point Shoal Lt, 0.5 nm SE of Chesapeake Bay Bridge, main chan

slack before

BALTIMORE APPROACH

30 0335 1046

0246 1014 1732

0015 -0.5 0640 +1.2 1336 -1.1 1944 +0.4

0329 1057 1814

0059 -0.5 0723 +1.2 1420 -1.1 2030 +0.4

0418 1141 1854

0148 -0.5 0810 +1.1 1504 -1.0 2118 +0.5

0515 1226 1932

0243 -0.5 0900 +1.0 1550 -1.0 2209 +0.5

16 17 18

19 0101 0621 1314

0345 -0.5 0956 +0.9 1637 -0.9 2011 2302 +0.6

0454 -0.5 1057 +0.7 1727 -0.9 2050 2357 +0.8

0314 0605 -0.6 0900 1202 +0.6 1456 1818 -0.8 2131

0417 1025 1551

0051 +0.9 0715 -0.7 1309 +0.5 1910 -0.8

0516 1144 1647

0144 +1.0 0820 -0.8 1415 +0.5 2002 -0.8

20 0208 0737 1404 21 22 23

24 0610 1255

0236 +1.1 0920 -0.9 1517 +0.5 1743 2054 -0.7

0701 1357 1839

0028 26 0750 1453

0327 +1.2 1015 -1.0 1615 +0.5 2144 -0.7

0416 +1.3 1107 -1.1 1709 +0.5 1934 2234 -0.7

0114 0837 1543 2029

0200 0549 +1.3 0921 1241 -1.2 1630 1850 +0.5 2123

0247 1004 1714

28 29

floodmax flood

0503 +1.3 1155 -1.2 1801 +0.5 2324 -0.7

0013 -0.6 0635 +1.2 1326 -1.1 1939 +0.5

slack before ebb

0103 -0.6 0720 +1.1 1409 -1.1 1755 2026 +0.5

0424 1127 1836

0154 -0.5 0805 +1.0 1452 -1.0 2114 +0.6

0011 0247 -0.5 0516 0852 +0.9 1208 1535 -1.0 1915 2202 +0.6

0110 0343 -0.4 0613 0940 +0.7 1249 1619 -0.9 1953 2251 +0.6

C&D CANAL

30 0659 1341

0605 1256 1738

16 0653 1345

0200 -3.0 0906 +2.5 1506 -1.2 2044 +2.1

0138 2 0833 1527

0101 0833 1515 2025

0432 -2.8 1130 +2.4 1735 -1.4 2321 +2.1

0531 -2.6 1223 +2.3 1829 -1.5 2125

0027 +0.8 0644 -0.5 1227 +0.4 1505 1833 -0.7

0022 +2.1 0634 -2.4 1316 +2.2 1645 1922 -1.7

0124 +2.1 0737 -2.2 1408 +2.2 1732 2015 -1.9

0113 +0.8 0744 -0.6 1328 +0.4 1919 -0.7

0536 1211 1646

0158 +0.9 0840 -0.7 1427 +0.3 2004 -0.6

19 0204 0926 1559

20 0313 1022 21 0430 1120

0550 1216 1818

23 0047 0705 1309

0228 +2.2 0840 -2.0 1500 +2.1 2111 -2.1

0242 +1.0 0932 -0.8 1524 +0.3 1737 2049 -0.6

0338 +2.2 0946 -1.9 1555 +2.1 1905 2209 -2.4

0325 +1.1 1020 -0.9 1617 +0.3 1828 2133 -0.6

0450 +2.4 1050 -1.7 1647 +2.1 1951 2303 -2.6

8 0621 1316 9 0704 1413

0011 0746 1504 1918

11 0052 0828 1549

0408 +1.2 1106 -1.0 1706 +0.3 2218 -0.5

0450 +1.2 1150 -1.1 1753 +0.4 2008 2304 -0.5

0135 0910 1629 2058

0222 0617 +1.2 0951 1313 -1.1 1705 1922 +0.5 2152

0313 1033 1740

13 14

0533 +1.2 1232 -1.1 1838 +0.4 2351 -0.6

0041 -0.6 0703 +1.2 1354 -1.1 2007 +0.5

0459 -1.8 1139 +2.0 1801 -1.5 2116 2341 +1.3

0340 -2.9 1040 +2.5 1644 -1.3 1928 2225 +2.1

17 0004 0743 1430

0449 1100 1555

0416 -2.0 1105 +2.1 1720 -1.4 2032 2253 +1.4

0543 -0.4 1128 +0.5 1748 -0.8 2108

5 0359 0944

0336 -2.1 1034 +2.2 1639 -1.4 1948 2209 +1.4

31 0014 0733 1420

0055 1 0804 1455

0305 4 0828 1418

0249 -3.0 0953 +2.5 1555 -1.2 1832 2134 +2.1

0208 0442 -0.4 0717 1032 +0.6 1332 1703 -0.8 2031 2339 +0.7

0256 -2.3 1004 +2.3 1559 -1.3 1901 2127 +1.5

24 0152 0815 1400 25

0254 0921 1451 2038

0352 26 1021 1541

0556 +2.5 1146 -1.6 1736 +2.1 2353 -2.7

0227 3 0904 1557

0546 -1.7 1217 +2.0 1843 -1.6 2203

4 0322 0939

0032 +1.3 0638 -1.5 1258 +2.0 1627 1925 -1.8

5 0430 1020

0126 +1.3 0730 -1.4 1340 +2.0 1659 2007 -2.0

0220 +1.4 0823 -1.2 1425 +2.0 1734 2052 -2.1

6 0546 1106

0046 7 0659 1155

0320 +1.5 0920 -1.1 1513 +2.0 1813 2141 -2.3

0139 8 0808 1244

0422 +1.7 1020 -1.0 1604 +2.0 1854 2229 -2.5

0232 9 0912 1336

0521 +1.9 1115 -1.0 1655 +2.0 1937 2316 -2.7

0615 +2.0 1207 -1.0 1746 +2.1 2024

0001 -2.9 0708 +2.2 1259 -1.0 1529 1837 +2.1

0048 -2.9 0800 +2.4 1353 -1.1 1626 1931 +2.1

0140 -3.0 0849 +2.5 1445 -1.2 1721 2025 +2.2

0234 -3.0 0935 +2.6 1533 -1.4 1817 2118 +2.3

10 0324 1009 1431

0657 +2.5 1239 -1.5 1823 +2.0 2125

0039 -2.7 0756 +2.5 1333 -1.4 1631 1910 +1.9

12 0502 1149

0127 -2.6 0848 +2.5 1428 -1.3 1721 1958 +1.8

13 0551 1235

27 0446 1117 28 0535 1209

max ebb flood speed ratio ebb speed ratio

0619 1257 1811

0213 -2.5 0930 +2.4 1517 -1.3 2044 +1.6

food dir.

ebb dir.

11 0414 1101

14 0639 1318

flood knots ebb knots

+1:43 +2:18 +3:45

+2:00 +3:00 +4:53

+1:34 +2:09 +4:57

+1:36 +2:36 +4:15

1.2 1.2 0.5

1.0 0.6 0.3

015° 030° 340°

190° 175° 161°

1.0 1.0 0.4

1.2 0.8 0.4

–0:44 –0:25 +0:16

–1:26 –0:09 +0:08

–0:57 –0:43 –0:17

–0:49 –0:41 +0:13

0.6 1.0 0.9

0.8 1.3 1.1

359° 033° 025°

185° 191° 230°

0.5 0.8 0.7

0.6 1.0 0.9

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To benefiT The Chesapeake bay foundaTion

Bands Sand in the

full Moon parTy with moon lights, music & dancing!

saTurday, June 19

bands: s.T.o.r.M. & Misspent youth Tasty food & drinks at Cbf beach Tickets at www.cbf.org or 410/268-8816

May

For Tournaments, see proptalk.com.

1-31 14-15

American Wetlands Month epa.gov/wetlands/awm

Dominion Riverrock Brown’s Island, Richmond, VA. dominionriverrock.com

14-15

OkoumeFest 2010 Annapolis and Kent Island, MD. Worship wood. clcboats.com

14-15

Potomac Wildlife Art and Decoy Show La Plata, MD. somdgiving.org

14-16

Bikes, Bands, and the Bay Mathews, VA. bikechesapeake.org

15 15

Clean the Bay Day Smithfield, VA. cbf.org

Coconut Ball 6 to 10 p.m. Annapolis Maritime Museum. Party with live music to benefit breast cancer research. savethecoconuts.org

Jamestown Day Williamsburg, VA. Demos, drills, and digs. historicjamestowne.org

Kent Island Day Stevensville, MD. Tours, food, displays, arts and crafts, kids’ fun, entertainment, and more. kentislandheritagesociety.org

Open House and Wade-In Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, Edgewater, MD. Rides, climbing, and fun. serc.si.edu

Preakness Pimlico Race Course, Baltimore. preakness.com

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new brunch items added ! Fresh Baked Malt Waffles, Brioche French Toast, Eggs Annapolis! Old Favorites: Huevos Rancheros, Corn Beef Hash, Omelets. Great Bloodies, Mimosas and Specialty Coffee Drinks.

June 24 – d’Vibe & Conga July 22 – d’Vibe & Conga

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

Welcome Back to the Beach North Beach, MD. ci.north-beach.md.us

Harbor Party! 6 to 10 p.m. Cape Charles, VA. Music, food, drinks, and more. northamptoncountychamber.com

Blue Angels Show Andrews Air Force Base, MD. blueangels.navy.mil

Maritime Model Expo Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. Models, kids’ fun, displays, and more. cbmm.org

15-16 15-16

Dragon Boat Festival Georgetown Waterfront Park, Washington, DC. Dragons race for bragging rights. dragonboatdc.com

15-22

Boat Building by the Bay Saturdays. Annapolis Maritime Museum. Hosted by Box of Rain. Launch day party May 22. kelsamclaughlin@yahoo.com

15-29

Day on the Bay Saturdays. Cruise from Annapolis to St. Michaels. watermarkjourney.com

Medieval Day Steppingstone Museum, Havre de Grace, MD. steppingstonemuseum.org

17-21

National Bike to Work Week bikeleague.org/programs/bikemonth

20-22

Spring Turkey Hunt Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, Cambridge, MD. fws.gov/blackwater

Treasure the Chesapeake Annapolis. Chesapeake Bay Trust celebrates 25 years with fun and a photo and video contest. cbtrust.org

Clarks Landing’s Women Only Boating Course clarkslanding.com

Free Seminar on Winches West Marine, Annapolis. Features Giff Hammar. westmarine.com

22 22 22

National Maritime Day usni.org

Occoquan River Conservation Day Lorton, VA. Paddling, fishing, kiting, touring, and more. nvrpa.org

Potomac Downriver Race Pro-level, 7.5-mile, whitewater race from Rocky Island to Sycamore Island. canoecruisers.org

Virginia Safe Boating Course Chesapeake Yacht Sales, Deltaville Yachting Center, VA. cysboat.com

22-23

Chesapeake Bay Blues Festival Sandy Point State Park, Annapolis. Chuck Berry, Buddy Guy, and other fine musicians rock the docks to help local charities. bayblues.org

22-23

Warbirds Over the Beach 1 p.m. Virginia Beach. militaryaviationmuseum.org

22-28

National Safe Boating Week: Just Wear It safeboatingcampaign.com

22-29

USNA Commissioning Week Annapolis. usna.edu

Guided Sunset Kayak Tour 6 to 8 p.m. Tour Hoffler Creek near Portsmouth, VA. hofflercreek.org

proptalk.com

Rockin’ on the Rhode II YMCA Camp Letts, Edgewater, MD. Local music, food, and beverages to send kids to camp. campletts.org

Spring Family Canoe Trip 1 to 3 p.m. Pickering Creek Audubon Center, Easton, MD. pickeringcreek.org

Blue Angels Demo Cruise 1 to 3 p.m. Annapolis. Flight demo at 2 p.m. watermarkjourney.com

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26-31

Maryland Safe Boating Course 6:30 p.m. May 26, 28, and 31. Taylor Avenue Fire Station, Annapolis. Hosted by USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 23-1. annapoliscgaux.org

Full Moon Party Boatyard Bar & Grill, Eastport. Lunar chili, Jamaican wings, $1 oysters… yum! Live music. boatyardbarandgrill.com

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28 28-30

Blue Angels Commencement Flyover blueangels.navy.mil

oparacing.org

Miss Geico Races in Ocean City, MD

28-31

Chestertown Tea Party Festival For details, see page 15. chestertownteaparty.com

Eastport 43

28-31

Season Opening of Boardwalk Café Rod ’N’ Reel Restaurant, Chesapeake Beach, MD. cbresortspa.com

Chickahominy Water Trail Festival Chickahominy Riverfront Park, Williamsburg, VA. Paddle 10 miles to Rockahock. Benefits James River Association. Register by May 27. jrava.org

Seminar Day St. Paul Lutheran Church, Annapolis. Four twohour seminars hosted by Annapolis Sail and Power Squadron. (410) 643-5666

29-30

Annapolis Nautical Flea Market For details, see page 15 and visit usboat.com.

29-Sep 4

Let’s Go Fishing Saturday mornings. Chippokes Plantation State Park, Surry, VA. dcr.virginia.gov

29-Oct15

Smith Island Cruises 12:30 p.m. Crisfield, MD. Onboard the Chelsea Lane Tyler or Twister with captain Alan Tyler. smithislandcruises.com Chesapeake Bay Powerboating

www.eastportyacht.com 419 R Four th Street, Annap olis, MD 21403

443-951-1380

Smith’s Marina On the Severn River

Is Your Boat Ready For The Season? Full Service or DIY Family Owned & Operated Since 1936

• Slips and Dry Storage • New 35-Ton Travel Lift • Bottom Painting

• Compound & Waxing • Gelcoat & Fiberglass Repair • Fuel Dock

Sidepower Bow Thruster Installations

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Finding Nemo Is Released, 2003

Soft Shell Spring Fair Noon to 5 p.m. Crisfield, MD. Seafood, arts and crafts, awards, live entertainment, and more. crisfieldheritagefoundation.org

Birding by Boat 7 to 9 a.m. Belle Isle State Park, Lancaster, VA. dcr.virginia.gov

Chessie Makes the Big Screen... Perhaps, 1982 7 p.m. Love Point, Kent Island, MD. While entertaining guests at their waterfront home, Robert and Karen Frew videotape a 30- to 35-foot-long, one-foot-wide, humped creature with a head shaped like a football.

31 31

Memorial Day Memorial Day Ceremony at Fort McHenry Baltimore. nps.gov

June

4-6

Great American Dock Party Hampton Public Piers, VA. Docking deals, Friday night cook-off, a cornhole tournament and limbo contest, music by Phoebus Rio, prizes, and more. hamptoncvb.com

5-6 5-Sep 26

Shagging on the Riverwalk 6 to 9 p.m. Riverwalk Landing, Yorktown, VA. It’s a free, beach music series. What did you think it was!? (757) 890-3500

4-Aug 6 5 5 5 5

Clarks Landing’s Summer Kick-Off Trip Cambridge Hyatt Hotel and Marina, MD. Friday “docktails” and appetizers on company yachts, golf, swimming, tennis, a crab feast and potluck, coffee and pastries, and more! clarkslanding.com

24 June 2010 PropTalk

The Drifters Release Under the Boardwalk, 1964 World War II’s Normandy Landings Begin at 6:30 a.m., 1944

Mega Meteorite Strike, 35 Million Years Ago 9:36 a.m. Creates a 55-mile wide, shallow basin about 130 miles southeast of what is now Washington, DC, and lays the groundwork for today’s Chesapeake Bay. baygateways.net

9-12

1-Aug 1

4-6

6 6 7

Hooked on Fishing: Youth Fishing Derby Turner’s Creek Park near Betterton, MD. For ages 15 and younger. Prizes, lunch, bait, casting, goodie bags, and rod and reel combo for early birds. kentparksandrec.org

5 5

Chemist Will Baltzer Develops First Effective Sunscreen Called Gletscher Crème, 1938 Benjamin Greene made the first widely used sunscreen in 1944; Red Vet Pet was a disagreeable red, sticky substance similar to petroleum jelly.

Surfer Tony Finn Develops the “Skurfer,” 1984 The small surfboard was designed to be pulled behind a boat.

8-10

Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse Tours Annapolis Maritime Museum. amaritime.org

Defenders Return to Fort McHenry 1 to 4 p.m. Baltimore. Demos, concerts, and military maneuvers. nps.gov

Fishing for Kids and Clean the Bay Day Douthat State Park, Millboro, VA. Crafts, sea life, cleanup projects, and fishing fundamentals. dcr.virginia.gov

Milton Hershey Cracks the Code and Becomes First American To Make Milk Chocolate, 1899

Clean the Bay Day 9 a.m. to Noon. All over Virginia. cbf.org

Demolition Derby Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds, Crownsville, MD. aacountyfair.org

Fresnel Lens of Hooper Island Lighthouse Shines for First Time, 1902

Benefit by the Bay Cape Charles, VA. artsentercapecharles.org

Ocean City (MD) Air Show ocairshow.com

Museum Gala Old Town Alexandria, VA. Cocktails, dinner, and dancing to benefit local culture. $150. visitalexandriava.com Open House Point Lookout Lighthouse, Scotland, MD. pllps.org

Wade-In 2 to 5 p.m. Anita C. Leight Estuary Center, Abingdon, MD. Boating, live animals, music, and more. otterpointcreek.org Westover Lawn Party 3 to 7 p.m. Westover, VA. Seafood, music, auctions, and kids’ fun to benefit James River Association. jamesriverassociation.org

Marine Diesel Engine Workshop In partnership with Anne Arundel Community College, Annapolis School of Seamanship will host this class. aacc.edu/marine Cypress Festival 6 p.m. Cypress Park, Pocomoke City, MD. Water fun and fishing contest; rides and potato gun competition; exhibits and vendors; car, bike, dog, and talent shows; contests and arts and crafts; music and games; and food, glorious food! pocomoke.com

First “Sherman’s Lagoon” Strip Is Published, 1991 The strip was done on tracing paper and features critters who live on a coral reef near Micronesia.

Spring Cotillion 5 to 10 p.m. Block party to celebrate local marine wizards. PropTalk is a sponsor. eastportyc.org

10 10-12

Tribute to USCG Washington, DC. coastguardfoundation.org

Youth Fishing Derby 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, Cambridge, MD. Don’t miss the prizes and frog races. fws.gov

Smith Point Rescue Reedville Fishing Derby Smith Point Marina, Reedville, VA. smithpointsearescue.com

Chesapeake Bay Wine Festival Noon to 6 p.m. Terrapin Beach Park, Stevensville, MD. Local food, wine, artisans, and entertainment. chesapeakebaywinefestival.org

Croaker Jamboree Hosted by Smith Point Sea Rescue. smithpointsearescue.com

5-6

11 11

Jacques-Yves Cousteau Is Born, 1910

proptalk.com

11-13

Norfolk Harborfest Town Point Park. Food, fun, and fireworks. festevents.org

Shouldn’t you spend your weekends boating?

11-13

Potomac River Festival Colonial Beach, VA. Parades, pageants, and pets. colonial-beach-virginia-attractions.com

Fishing Derby 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Terrapin Nature Park Pond, Centreville, MD. parksnrec.org

Let Relms Landscaping take care of all your year-round residential and commercial landscaping needs

National Marina Day For more details, see page 15 and visit marinaassociation.org/nmd.

Park-to-Park Paddle Seven miles from Parkers Creek to Flag Ponds Nature Park. calvertparks.org

12 12 12

Taking Care of Boater’s Lawns for over 30 years!

Potomac River Boat Poker Run timsrivershore.com River Artsfest Indian Head, MD. charlescountyarts.org

The Officers and Sports Knife Is Registered as a Product, 1897 Invented by Carl Elsener in 1891, it’s better known as the Swiss Army Knife.

Call 410.798.5333

www.RelmsLandscaping.com

The 865-Page Novel Chesapeake by James Michener Is Published, 1978

12-13

Annapolis Arts and Crafts Festival Navy-Marine Corps Stadium. annapolisartsandcraftsfestival.com

Bandy 27

12-13

Food and Wine Festival National Harbor on the Potomac River. Food, wine, beer, spirits, music, demos, and fun. Benefits a local charity. foodandwinenh.com

12-13

HonFest Hampden, Baltimore becomes “beehive central.” honfest.net

Celtic Festival Steppingstone Museum, Havre de Grace, MD. steppingstonemuseum.org

13 13

Great Chesapeake Bay Swim bayswim.com

View Back to the Future 9 p.m. Oxford. Free. portofoxford.com

Well Engineered.

St. Mary’s Crab Festival Fairgrounds, Leonardtown, MD. stmaryscrabfestival.com

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Tag Team Triatha-Boat-Athon! 9 a.m. Choptank River off Tilghman Island, MD. Walk, bike, and boat to benefit the river. crebconservancy.org

Youth Fishing Day Eastern Neck Island, Rock Hall, MD. easternneck.fws.gov

Youth Fishing Day Patuxent Research National Wildlife Visitor Center, Laurel, MD. patuxent.fws.gov

Youth Fishing Day Terrapin Beach Park, Stevensville, MD. discoverqueenannes.com

19-20

Alexandria Red Cross Waterfront Festival Oronoco Bay Park, Alexandria, VA. Tall ships, lively music, rides and kids’ fun, arts and crafts, food and wine, and more. visitalexandriava.com

19-20

Clarks Landing’s Escape to Great Oak Father’s Day Rendezvous clarkslanding.com

13-16

19-Aug 14

Father’s Day Sonora Louise Smart initiated first Father’s Day celebration June 19, 1910.

Mid-Atlantic Nordic Tug Owner’s Rendezvous St. Michaels Harbour Inn, Marina, and Spa. nordictug.com Flag Day Ceremony 6 to 9 p.m. Fort McHenry, Baltimore. americanflagfoundation.org

What’s Up Doc? Bugs Bunny Prototype First Graces Big Screen in “Porky’s Hare Hunt,” 1938

Premier Issue of PropTalk Hits the Stands, 2005 Sawdust, a Mast & Mallet-built Thomas Point 43, graced the cover.

Two Newfoundland Puppies Rescued from a Shipwreck off Maryland, 1807 Sailor and Canton were such good retrievers, they were bred to nondescript dogs and eventually led to the Chesapeake Bay retriever breed. Oh, yeah: the crew and cargo were saved, too.

18-20

Classic Wooden Boat Festival Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. For more details, see page 13. chesapeakebayacbs.org

Bands in the Sand! Chesapeake Bay Foundation Beach, Annapolis. Food, drinks, and music by S.T.O.R.M. and Misspent Youth. cbf.org

Rhythm on the River 5 p.m. Hartge Yacht Harbor, Galesville, MD. Benefits West/Rhode Riverkeeper programs. Drinks, dinner, and music. westrhoderiverkeeper.org

Movies on the Dock 9 p.m. Select Saturdays. Crisfield, MD. Free! crisfieldevents.com

20 20

Father’s Day Festival Commemorating Craney Island Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve, Portsmouth, VA. Re-enactors, music, historians, and kids’ fun. hofflercreek.org

Father’s Day River Paddle Noon to 3 p.m. Deep Bottom Park and Boat Landing, Richmond, VA. jamesriverassociation.org

Lizzie Borden Is Acquitted of Murdering Her Stepmother and Father, 1893 Disputes over the identity of the killer(s) continue to this day.

Mid-Summer Faire St. Mary’s City, MD. Colonial games, music, entertainment, and competitions, including sawing contests, wooden-horse jousting, pig races, jugglers, and more. stmaryscity.org

Virginia Becomes the 10th State, 1788

Afrikan American Festival Mill Point Park, Hampton, VA. Music, rides, arts, crafts, food, and more. Benefits a local charity. hampton400.com

25-27

Hampton Jazz Festival Hampton Coliseum, VA. Evenings will sizzle with classic performances by R&B, pop, and soul legends. hamptonjazzfestival.com

25-27

Leukemia Cup Powerboat Poker Run Chesapeake Bay. Benefits the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. PropTalk is a proud sponsor. leukemiacup.org

Canal Day Chesapeake City, MD. Bands, food, raft-ups, raffles, kids’ fun, and crafts to celebrate three decades of fun! chesapeakecity.com

Cardboard Boat Race The Strand, Oxford, MD. Benefits Special Olympics of Maryland. oxfordpool.org

Clarks Landing’s Women Only Boating Course clarkslanding.com

Gwynn’s Island Festival Gwynn’s Island, Mathews, VA. visitmathews.com

Not on the 4th Fireworks Tim’s Waterfront Restaurant, Dumfries, VA. timsrivershore.com

South River Sojourn and WadeIn 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Harbor Hills Community Beach, Davidsonville, MD. Hosted by South River Federation. southriverfederation.net

21 21-26

Summertime Blues Festival 2 to 8 p.m. Steppingstone Museum, Havre de Grace, MD. Music, beer and wine, food, tours, and artisans. steppingstonemuseum.org

Tilghman Island Seafood Festival Local, hot, steamed crabs, music, crab races, and more. tilghmanmd.com/seafood.htm

First Day of Summer!

Teen Boat Building School Havre de Grace Maritime Museum. hdgmaritimemuseum.org Full Moon Party Boatyard Bar & Grill, Eastport. Food, fun, and lively music. boatyardbarandgrill.com

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25 25-27

”On the Waterfront” Is Released, 1954

26-27

Clarks Landing’s Escape to Baltimore and the Orioles Baltimore Inner Harbor. clarkslanding.com proptalk.com

26-27

LatinoFest 2010 Patterson Park, Baltimore. The fun is all within walking distance from the waterfront. latinofest.org

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Bay to Bay Ride for the Blind 6:30 a.m. Betterton Beachfront, MD. chestertownlions.org

The Movie “Moby Dick” with Gregory Peck Is Released, 1956 Starbuck’s Coffee franchise took its name from the character Starbuck of the Pequod crew.

28-Jul 2

Junior Paleontologist Camp Cove Point Lighthouse, Solomons. Fossilized fun! calvertmarinemuseum.com

Since 1969

Sam Foster and Bill Grant Start a Company To Make Hair Accessories, 1919 Ten years later, the Foster Grant Company begins making sunglasses.

29-Jul 4

Town Carnival Tydings Memorial Park, Havre de Grace, MD. (410) 9394362

The Movie “The Perfect Storm” Is Released, 2000 So long, Billy, Alfred, Sully, Bugsy, Murph, and Bobby.

Call Marc Thomas (410) 991-0939 marc@lukebrown.com 5,000 yachts over 40’ available on the most user-friendly website.

Lots of photos and full specs.

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30-Aug 4

Boating Skills Seminars Five Wednesdays. Newark (DE) Senior Center. wilmingtonpowersquadron.org

Peter Fyffe has some fun during the Solomons Maritime Festival May 1-2. Photo courtesy of the Calvert Marine Museum

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PropTalk’s Picks for Boat and Beach: Summer Reading

Coming Home: The Chesapeake Diaries

adies, curl up in the cockpit with some tea and enjoy this romance novel with healthy doses of suspense and local Bay flavor. Mariah Stewart launches her Chesapeake Bay series with an engaging story of how two sad and hurt people find solace and love in St. Dennis, a cozy waterfront town on the Bay. Vanessa Keaton feels she has finally found a home; the townsfolk welcome her, and her boutique Bling is a success. Her half-brother Police Chief Gabriel Beck— who is about to wed Mia Shield—is always there for her, unlike most of her family. Widower and former FBI agent Grady Shield shocks everyone by escaping his Montana hideaway to attend his sister’s (Mia) wedding. Thankfully, Grady—whose wife was murdered years ago—is more of a “It happens; let’s move on” type of guy, than a “I hate all women” naysayer. As the hermit and shopkeeper begin to see a future together, their pasts keep both from committing. However, when someone vandalizes Bling, Grady vows to keep Vanessa safe. Is he successful? Find out for yourself. Coming Home is an entertaining second-chance-at-love story. The lead couple brings tons of baggage into the relationship, while the townsfolk add eccentricity into the mix. All in all, it’s a fun read, that’s sure to put you in the mood. (376 pages; ballentinebooks.com)

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Oscar and Olive Osprey: A Family Takes Flight

hrough colorful photos, fun facts, and short chapters, Janie Suss brings an osprey family alive for kids ages eight years on up. Heck, even PropTalk enjoyed this quick read, because each bird gives his or her own perspective on the often exciting day-to-day developments inside a platform nest off the author’s dock on the Chesapeake Bay. How exhilarating it must be to fly, dive for fish, and land safely for the very first time! You’ll learn about Oscar and Olive’s first two seasons together, first as empty nesters, and then as proud parents of Omar, Olivia, and Odie. The pair show their offspring how to live well by building and maintaining their nest, soaring, feeding themselves, and defending against a pesky heron and other potential predators. Kids especially will relate to the different paces and levels of success that each of the baby birds experiences as each young bird learns to spread its wings. Like other households, dad spends his time fishing, while mom babysits. The young ospreys delight in watching other ospreys and learning to hop, test their wings, dive for fish, and clean their talons after meals. In the end, you will be comforted to know that mom and dad gave their offspring a great head start and will return next year to continue the cycle of life on the Bay. (112 pages; bookpros.com/synergy)

Exploring the Chesapeake Bay in Small Boats

ant to impress your paddling buddies with your knowledge of Bay plants and critters? John Page Williams—author and senior naturalist and director of special field programs for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation—can help. He has explored these waterways for more than 40 years. His award-winning, two-part book gives enticing descriptions of how the Bay’s intricate waterways change each season and provides the basics of Bay-related geology, ecology, and human history. Williams fills you in on all you’ll need to know about water safety, boat selection, seamanship, and natural history gear, including binoculars, field guides, cast nets, books, and maps. The second section gives you an on-thewater view of the varied ecological niches that ring the Bay. These trip descriptions include information on access points, a short historical overview, physical characteristics of each watercourse and its banks, and remarks on the flora and fauna to be found there in one season or another, all presented in an easy-going, yet inspiring, narrative. Keep the book in a plastic bag next to your paddles so it’s ready when you are. (190 pages; cmptp.com)

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Excerpt from My Life Was This Big:

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nyway, back in Costa Rica this guy teased this seven-foot sailfish up to the boat. When the fish was 20 feet away from the boat I looked at this little six-inch Lefty’s Deceiver that was on my line and I yelled up to the captain, “Do you think that that monster is going to eat this little fly?” The captain’s response was classic: “Don’t elephants eat peanuts?”

My Life Was This Big

ost anyone who’s picked up a fly rod knows the name—Lefty Kreh, patron saint of fly fishing. And while Kreh has penned a multitude of how-to books on fly fishing, outdoor photography, and fly casting, not many know much about the man himself or how he became one of the single-most recognizable names in the sport. By reading the book you’ll discover firsthand, from Kreh himself, how he started out from very humble—even desperate— beginnings. His father died when he was six years old, leaving his mother to raise Kreh and his three siblings. His family went from relative middle-class comfort to living in the “ghetto” (as he terms it in the book) in an instant. Along the way, Kreh explains in a wonderfully written, funny narrative how these desperate beginnings and his desire to attend high school (his mother couldn’t even afford to clothe him, so he had to hunt and fish, selling catfish and muskrat skins to buy clothes to wear to school) turned him into an outdoorsman and fisherman, and eventually a writer, photographer, and expert on of fly fishing. The tale weaves around Kreh’s experiences of growing up poor, his tour in World War II, how he met his wife, Ev, early outdoor experiences, becoming a writer, the people he met and fished with, and how he ultimately became one of the most prolific fly fishermen and outdoor writers of our time. This book is a unique, informative, insider’s look at how it all came together. (288 pages; skyhorsepublishing.com)

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Three Cheers For Dad—

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hough dad will likely use it for fishing, minor boat repairs, or popping the top off his favorite brew, the Leatherman Wave comes with almost everything needed to rebuild a diesel engine, too. Sold in stainless or the pictured black oxide finish, the Wave is available at most marine retailers and sporting good shops and comes with an unbelievable 25-year warranty. leatherman.com

Magma Newport Stainless Barbecue

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quipped with 11,200 BTUs of grilling muscle, Magma’s Newport series stainless steel barbecues are perfect for cooking up a fresh catch or broiling a cheeseburger in paradise. The grill is available in different configurations to suit the installation location and is fueled by a one-pound propane canister that provides two to four hours of char-broiled happiness. Shown is the A10-918L model with the T10-355 rod holder mount. Delicious. magmaproducts.com

Keen Newpor t H2 Shoes

ure they look funny, but they’re comfortable, can be worn in or out of the water, are slip resistant, and won’t leave black marks on the boat. A favorite among PropTalk staff (OK, the editor), the Keen Newport H2 features a signature black “bumper” that protects dad’s toes and comes in a variety of colors. His friends might laugh at him, but he won’t care. keenfootwear.com

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Angler’s Night Out Fly-Fishing DVDs

ver popular with Chesapeake anglers, the PropTalk-sponsored “Angler’s Night Out” is a series of winter Tuesday night get-togethers where anglers of all types fill the Boatyard Bar & Grill in Annapolis for cocktails, food, and great fishing movies played on a big screen. Among the favorites are Confluence Films’ “Drift” and “Rise,” which are

available from the filmmaker. Filled with breathtaking cinematography, excellent sound tracks, and interviews with world legends, both movies take a look at flyfishing in exotic locations like Venezuela, Patagonia, the Keys, Belize, the Bahamas, and a selection of blue-ribbon trout streams in the western United States. confluencefilms.tv

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Out of My Mind

Cruise to the Bay Bridge Boat Show

by Ruth Christie

All night long at the Bay Bridge Marina, a steady stream of bridge traffic blended into an endless string of shimmering pearls. You don’t see that at most Bay marinas. Photo by Gary Reich/PropTalk

hen PropTalk assigned me to booth duty Friday and Saturday afternoons of the Bay Bridge Boat Show April 22-25, I started thinking. What’s it like to visit a nice, new-to-us marina while “covering” a boat show? Two weeks before the show, I called Paul Jacobs of United States Yacht Shows and Bay Bridge Marina’s new managers, Alice Durand and Thomas Hacker. Thankfully, they liked the idea and assigned us a two-night slip just outside the show. This was going to be fun! Boat show Friday, I left PropTalk’s office early and returned home. Jim and I threw clothes and coats, fridge and pantry essentials, and cameras onto our 40-footer and loaded our two kids. During the hour-long cruise from the West River, I stowed provisions, while the kids settled into boat mode. It’s exciting and memorable to cruise to a boat show; being on the Bay in the spring is better than driving anywhere. When you arrive at marinas, docking duty quickly unfolds into getting squared away, sprucing up a bit, and exploring new places. Slip 27 on the floating F docks provided a quiet, birds-eye view of the show. Saturday morning, Alice, Thomas, and I toured the marina’s new facilities, which include sienna-toned ipe decking and upgraded fixtures on the A, B, C, and fuel docks, while discussing plans for future marinawide enhancements (see page 18 for more details). This Bay resort already features a pool-side grill and tiki bar, a fine restaurant, nice facilities and buildings, plenty of dock space and parking, and unique, expansive views of the Bay Bridge and beyond. Hard to top those bells and whistles! Later, I relieved Jim of kid duty, and he and his brother Don, who drove over, took in the show. For lunch, we gathered at the 32 June 2010 PropTalk

marina’s Grill/Tiki Bar. There’s nothing better than a grilled cheeseburger and a cold beer at a boat show! The kids and I then worked PropTalk’s booth; they loved being part of the action. We also met Paul for the first time; it’s always nice to pair a face with e-mails. All weekend, we enjoyed unlimited access to seminars and displays, shared boat drinks with friends and family, made new friends at the show, checked out new boats and gear, exchanged toys for good behavior from our little devils, walked everywhere, and showed off our boat, regardless of her various stages of kid-inspired messiness. A definite highlight other than introducing Jim and Don to Chris Dollar, PropTalk’s fishing editor? Friday dinner at Hem-

ingway’s Restaurant. The service and Bay views were excellent, as were the oysters, cioppino, grilled cheese paninis, ice cream, and Irish coffees. Sweet! Safely tucking into a marina is a luxury. Worries about the weather, onboard systems, battery power, and such nearly melt away. Need lights? No problem; you’re plugged in. No hull-lapping noises to keep you awake in this yacht basin, and everyone has plenty of room to stretch their legs on land. All in all, we had a fun, peaceful, and relaxing “working weekend.” Plan a cruise to a boat show with your friends and family. Rather than being a casual observer, you’ll love being part of everything.

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To Go to the Bay Bridge Boat Show by Boat 1. No bridge toll or traffic, and no parking fees; it’s not a car show, after all 2. Cushy crash pad at your beck and call 3. Floating docks; ‘nuff said 4. Fun family time afloat 5. Fridge full of rum punch and beer. Yes!

6. Cheeseburgers in paradise (aka the marina’s Grill/Tiki Bar) 7. Excellent facilities and stunning Bay views 8. Hemingway’s baked oysters three ways. Yum! 9. Flexible schedules; cocktail hours become a state of mind 10. Kids actually like “selling free magazines at the carnival” proptalk.com

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Boat Is a Four-Letter Word What To Consider When Contemplating Restoring a Wooden Classic by Gary Reich

ooden boat owners: people often use words like “crazy,” “insane,” “eccentric,” or even go so far as to pull out the “stupid” card to describe them. But let’s remember that fiberglass boats aren’t without their problems: blisters, delaminating hulls, water-soaked cored decks, and rudders included. We might poke fun at the wooden boat set, but few of us are immune to the beauty of a restored classic. Upon the mere sight of the varnished glossiness of one, most boat-minded folks enter a trance-like state where they pore over every detail of the subject boat and use

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It was a picture-perfect spring morning when I pulled up to George Hazzard’s 8400-suare-foot shop—aptly named Wooden Boat Restoration. I walked in and wandered my way through a patchwork maze of wooden boats. Some of them were right-side-up and some upside-down, and all of them were at varying stages of completion. Many boats were fully stripped down to their bare frames, while some sat proudly with new mahogany decking. I deftly weaved my way in and out of the wooden boats, scared I might knock one over and start a domino-like chain reaction where all of them end up in a pile of expensive firewood on the floor.

Never Let Your Emotions Override Common Sense

I met Hazzard in the back of his shop, and he started out by telling me a story about one client who called him who was looking to buy a wooden classic and said he already had his eye on one. “This guy had a boat he wanted to buy and asked me if he should buy it or not. I told him that I’d be happy to look at it with him, but by the time I talked to him next, he’d already bought the boat. The next week I went down to launch it with him and as we rolled the boat back into the creek, water started seeping in from the transom. Then we tried to start the engine and it wouldn’t.” The buyer’s impulse Chesapeake Bay Powerboating

adjectives like “beautiful,” “gorgeous,” and “unbelievable.” But let’s say for the sake of conversation you are actually considering buying and restoring a wooden classic boat. Or maybe you already own one that is in need of repair. Unless people are versed in what to look for, they could get themselves into deep trouble pretty quickly. So PropTalk decided to hunt down an expert and find out the potential pitfalls and possible pleasures of purchasing and restoring a wooden classic. That search led us to George Hazzard of Wooden Boat Restoration in Millington, MD.

purchase ended up costing him about $20,000 by the time the boat was made right again. Unless you’re willing to invest a lot of money, it’s never a good idea to let the apparent beauty (or your potential vision of what the boat will become) cloud your vision. If you do find a boat you are interested in, it’s time to do some Sherlock Holmes-style digging.

Poke Around, Then Poke Around Some More

Wooden boat buyers often fail to know where to look for telltale signs of damage, but with a little poking around, one can stave off potential heartache. “If the seller won’t let you lift up the floorboards and have a look around, walk away,” Hazzard says. He then led me over to an old 30-foot Chris-Craft Constellation that was upside-down in his shop without any bottom planking. Hazzard then reached his hand through the boat’s exposed frames and pointed at the engine stringAn old bateaux with new planks at Ruark BoatWorks in Cambridge, MD. Photo by Gary Reich/PropTalk

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A minor investment turns into a major project. Photo by Gary Reich/PropTalk

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ers, which looked fine to me. “See those?” Hazzard then proceeded to push his finger almost straight through a section of one of the engine stringers and pulled out a small handful of material that resembled garden mulch. “You really have to look around and try to find rot; it doesn’t just pop out at you.”

For another example, Hazzard walked me outside to a beautiful skiff that was sitting on a trailer. Hazzard started pointing around and showing me the bad news. The stem was mush, there was rot all around the rubrail into the plywood topsides, pieces of endgrain mahogany had been patched into the corners, and a brace job on the transom didn’t even physically connect with it. Hazzard offered me a long list of suggestions: “If the boat has been on a trailer for a long time, look for damage caused by the trailer’s rollers, as the weight of the boat often causes the rollers to leave dents or damage to the hull and frames. Pull up all the floorboards and have a look around the stringers, frames, planking, and transom. Push your finger into the stringers, frames, stems, and support pieces to check for rot. Look for bubbled up paint or varnish; this usually means there is water damage or rot underneath. And if you can, get an expert involved.”

Be Realistic About the Costs

A big mistake that people sometimes make when getting involved in a wooden boat project is underestimating the costs. It can easily cost a couple thousand dollars a week in labor, material, and storage costs to carry out a full-on restoration. The lingo in the boat business is: “make an estimate and multiply times two.”

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Some shops will allow you to work with a monthly budget, where you can specify the dollar amount of work you want to occur each month, but don’t expect this as the norm; some won’t even pull your project into the shop without a full-on monetary commitment from the start. Lastly, sometimes it makes more monetary sense to buy a boat that is already restored, if you’re not interested in the restoration process itself. “You really have to be into the process and love the boat to commit to one of these projects. Sometimes it’s better to just buy one that’s already been restored; just make sure that’s what she really is, though,” Hazzard says. (See the aforementioned “poking around” section.)

An Expense, Not an Investment

Hazzard tells me that some clients expect to make money on a restoration, but explains that this almost never happens. “Lots of people buy a classic wood boat at a super deal and then expect to have a real beauty that they can sell at a profit,” Hazzard says. “It just doesn’t work that way, no matter how good a deal the buyer gets.”

“There’s a reason they’re called pleasure craft. And remember that boat is a fourletter word,” Hazzard explains with a grin. “You have to do it because you love the boat and the process. Look at this one (he points to an old powerboat)—it’s a family heirloom, so they’re restoring it to save a piece of their family history. These folks over here have had this boat since it was new, so they love it. That’s the right approach,” says Hazzard. Hazzard’s last piece of advice: “Don’t expect to get rich buying and selling classic boats.”

Get an Expert Involved

So why would anyone ever be crazy enough to get mixed up in something like this? There are usually lots of reasons, some sane and some of them off-the-wall, but it’s usually for the love it, of course. There’s really no other reason to get involved in a wood classic project unless the entire process appeals to you—from acquisition, to restoration, and on to launch where you’ll parade proudly down the creek to the envy of standers by. Don’t say we didn’t call you crazy and brilliant for doing it.

Does all of this sound confusing and scary? The best thing you can do is to get an expert involved in the purchase process. Have a look at PropTalk’s Boatshop Reports section each month, and you’ll find several Bay-area shops and builders who specialize in wooden boat restoration. “I’m always happy to help prospective buyers by looking at the boats they are thinking about getting involved with,” says Hazzard. “It’s an excellent way to remove some of the anxiety of trying to spot everything yourself.”

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Why Cruise to Smith Island?

ach day, two Smith islands come to life: day tourists see the “fast” one, but overnighters enjoy the “calmer, quiet” one after the tour boats depart for the day. Late afternoon is the best time to walk the docks, bike the streets, and think what it must be like to live on a flat, remote island in the Chesapeake Bay with several hundred of your closest friends and family members. There are no bigcity trappings, and forget the crazy pace of East Coast existence. Time really does slow down on Smith Island. You’ll see tidy homes with picket fences, small businesses, old churches with historical grave markers, quirky modes of transportation, friendly islanders, and endless views of marshes, beaches, and the water. Photo ops abound. Only the sting of a green-headed fly can snap you back to the present. Before You Go—Stock up on crabs for steaming as well as your favorite boat drinks and bug juice. Reserve one of six transient slips at the Smith Island Marina in Ewell. The facility has new docks, a bed and breakfast, a new dock house, and kayak, bike, and golf cart rentals. If you ask nicely, they’ll even lend you some crab pots. The other good news is the Bay-side coastal waters between Rhodes Point and Ewell and the channel (Levering Creek and the Canal) connecting to the Big Thoroughfare were recently dredged; they are deeper and wider than they have been for years. Around Town—For good eats, check out the menus at the Bayside Inn, Harbor Side Groceries and Deli, and Ruke’s General Store and Seafood Deck. Dotting the island, gift shops offer a nice diversion; they are full of antiques and local craft work, T-shirts and sweat shirts, hats and postcards, books and art work, and enough souvenirs to delight any coworker or grandkid. Treat yourself to a room with a view; the island has several lodging options. Time to relax, unwind, and enjoy.

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The Lure of Smith Island Photos and story by Eric Burnley

mith Island, located in Maryland’s portion of the Chesapeake Bay, is populated by a hardy people who have lived off crabbing, fishing, and oystering for generations. Looking like a patchwork maze of bright green marshland from the air, the landmass has been eroding for many years. Fewer young people follow in the crabbing, fishing, and oystering footsteps of their parents, but those who remain know the surrounding waters better than anyone. One of those remaining folks is Captain Dan Harrison. Like many, Dan did leave the island to join the Army, where he spent 20 years protecting our country. When he retired from active service, he returned to Crisfield, MD, and took a position as an officer with the sheriff’s department. On his time off, he ran charters carrying folks like me to excellent light-tackle or fly-rod fishing. Last January, he retired from the sheriff’s office and now devotes much more time to fishing. I fished the waters around Smith Island with Captain Dan last year and, as always he put us on fish. We were out on a hot day when rockfish are not known to be

very active, yet we managed to find some at every place we tried. Casting shads and small plugs produced a steady pick of rockfish. On an earlier trip during the fall, Dan and I fished the shallow water on the north end of the island where every cast with my green DOA TerroEyz produced either a rockfish or a tree stump. Dan told me that as a boy he had played here on dry land. The entire area is now covered with three to five feet of water. The submerged trees do make great structure for fishing, but when one grabs your lure, the initial reaction is to set the hook on what surely must be a giant rockfish. After a while, I learned the difference between a stump and a fish and was able to avoid my legendary hook set into the former. When the tide began to fall, we motored to the entrance jetty on the west side of the island and found the rockfish there almost as willing as they were at the old submerged marsh. I continued to use the green DOA TerroEyz, while Captain Dan broke out his fly rod. We both had a steady pick of rockfish along the rock-strewn jetty. To end the day, we worked a point in the marsh where the current created a nice proptalk.com

rip. The rockfish were holding in about eight feet of water off the end of the point, and our lures and fly patterns took their share here. Not only does Captain Dan know where and how to catch fish, he also has a repertoire of stories gathered from 20 years in the Army and another 20 years as a county sheriff. You never want for entertainment when fishing with him. While Captain Dan lives in Crisfield, Captain Chris Marshall actually lives on Smith Island. Like Dan, he grew up on the island, but moved away some time ago. His path was to pursue a career as a captain for a cruise ship line. He was living in New York City when 9/11 occurred, and the cruise line business subsequently went bust. He decided to move back home with his wife Sharron and try the fishing guide business. I first fished with Captain Chris shortly after the move back to Smith Island. I have fished with Captain Chris several times, and all trips have been successful. On one trip, we went to the Lower Middle Shoal and caught rockfish on live spot. On the way over, we jigged up a few gray trout near the Target Ship.

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Last summer, we fished near the Fox Island Buoy, catching flounder, croaker, and blues. Later in the day, we moved to the entrance jetty and caught big croaker, a few kings, and some more blues. You can set up a full-day charter with Captain Chris followed by a dinner of fresh fish and steamed crabs back at the dock. Dessert is, of course, Smith Island cake. Lunch can be arranged at the Drum Point Market, where the crabcake sandwiches are huge and delicious. Then there is Smith Island itself. A place where time may not stand still, but

it doesn’t move very fast. The primary business on the island is crabbing. In the old days most every crabber brought his catch home where his wife would steam and pick the hard crabs while both tended the peelers in the shedding troughs. The Maryland Board of Health decided this was not a safe way to handle crabmeat and built a picking house where many of the island ladies still pick their husband’s catch today. The picking house is open for visits if arrangements are made beforehand. Most anglers stay in Crisfield, where both Captain Dan and Captain Chris will

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pick you up. Last fall, we stayed in one of the cabins at Janes Island State Park, which is right on the water with magnificent views of the marsh. There are spaces available for trailers, motorhomes, and tents. For those who like to travel by boat, Somers Cove Marina is right in downtown Crisfield and has transient slips available and nice amenities. If you want to get to Smith Island to have a look around but don’t have a boat, ferries leave Crisfield twice a day at 12:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. from the downtown city dock. Whether you enjoy fishing or just want the excitement of experiencing a new place unlike anything else in Maryland, you should put Smith Island on your to-do list. You’ll see an old-time way of living dating back into the 1800s, that in many ways remains largely unchanged today. And the fishing is great; I know you will not be disappointed. Capt. Chris Marshall with a rockfish caught off Smith Island with a live spot.

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Hard Yacht Café

39° 15.0N 76° 29.3W

The Granary

39° 26.1N 75° 58.4W

Bay Café

39° 16.4N 76° 34.3W

Nauti Goose Saloon

39° 35.4N 75° 56.4W

Rusty Scupper

39° 16.5N 76° 36.3W

Harbor Shack

39° 8.1N 76° 14.9W

River Watch

39° 18.4N 76° 25.5W

Waterman’s Crab House

39° 7.9N 76° 14.6W

Nick’s Fish House

39° 15.4N 76° 36.4W

Carson’s Creekside

39° 19.1N 76° 25.3W

Cheshire Crab

39° 7.6N 76° 28.4W

Sue Island Dock Bar

39° 17.1N 76° 23.9W

Magothy Seafood Crab Deck and Tiki Bar

39° 4.1N 76° 30.7W

Red Eye Clubhouse

39° 17.1N 76° 24.6W

Deep Creek

39° 2.6N 76° 27.4W

39° 16.1N 76° 23.8W

Jellyfish Joel’s

39° 15.5N 76° 10.5W

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Middle Bay

middle bay

Riptides

38° 56.5N 76° 33.2W

Skipper’s Pier

38° 46.2N 76° 33.3W

Abner’s Seaside

38° 41.2N 76° 32.1W

Pusser’s Landing

38° 58.6N 76° 29.2W

Hemingway’s and Lola’s

38° 58.3N 76° 19.4W

Vera’s White Sands

38° 25.3N 76° 27.5W

Sam’s Waterfront Café

39° 2.1N 76° 24.4W

Kentmorr

38° 54.5N 76° 21.4W

Badfish Dock Bar

38° 19.1N 76° 27.1W

Mike’s

38° 57.1N 76° 34.3W

Annie’s Paramount

38° 57.2N 76° 12.4W

Catamarans

38° 19.3N 76° 27.4W

Cantlers Riverside Inn

39° 0.2N 76° 27.3W

Harris Crab House

38° 57.2N 76° 12.4W

Solomon’s Pier

38° 19.2N 76° 27.3W

Captain Bud’s

37° 58.3N 75° 51.4W

Red Eye's Dock Bar

38° 57.2N 76° 12.4W

Tiki Bar

38° 19.1N 76° 27.2W

The Captain’s Table

38° 19.5N 76° 27.5W

Big Owl Tiki Bar

38° 58.1N 76° 14.7W

Four Winds Café

38° 19.5N 76° 27.1W

DiGiovanni’s

38° 19.2N 76° 27.3W

The Jetty

38° 58.3N 76° 14.2W

Bay Hundred

38° 43.8N 76° 19.5W

Stoney’s Kingfisher

38° 19.3N 76° 27.4W

Fisherman’s Inn

38° 58.1N 76° 14.4W

Suicide Bridge

38° 37.2N 75° 56.4W

Blue Heron Pub

38° 13.5N 76° 57.4W

Calypso Bay

38° 46.3N 76° 34.8W

Snappers

38° 34.2N 76° 4.2W

Madigan’s Waterfront

38° 40.5N 77° 15.3W

Crab Claw

38° 47.5N 76° 13.2W

Morris Point

38° 15.2N 76° 43.9W

Mango’s Bar & Grill

38° 43.2N 76° 32.3W

St. Michaels Crab House

38° 47.4N 76° 13.1W

Tim’s II

38° 19.4N 77° 14.5W

Naughty Gull

38° 19.5N 76° 27.5W

Foxy’s Dock Bar

38° 47.2N 76° 13.2W

Potowmack Landing

38° 49.5N 77° 2.3W

Pirate’s Cove

38° 50.6N 76° 32.3W

Lowes Wharf Marina Inn

38° 45.9N 76° 19.7W

Tim’s River Shore

38° 34.1N 77° 15.5W

Big Mary’s Dock Bar

38° 50.6N 76° 32.3W

Schooners Landing

38° 41.3N 76° 10.1W

Spinnaker’s

37° 30.2N 77° 36.3W

Thursday’s

38° 50.5N 76° 32.4W

The Masthead

38° 40.5N 76° 10.1W

South River Ego Alley

Chesapeake Harbor South River Mill Creek, MD Crisfield, MD

Solomons, MD Solomons, MD Solomons, MD

Colonial Beach, VA Occoquan River Herring Bay

Patuxent River

Galesville, MD Galesville, MD Galesville, MD

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Rockhold Creek, Deale Kent Island Kent Island Kent Narrows Kent Narrows Kent Narrows Kent Narrows Kent Narrows Kent Narrows

Tracys Landing, MD St. Michaels St. Michaels St. Michaels

Sherwood, MD Oxford Oxford

Chesapeake Beach Patuxent River, MD Solomons, MD Solomons, MD Solomons, MD Solomons, MD Solomons, MD

Knapps Narrows Choptank River, MD Cambridge Creek Potomac River Fairview Beach, VA Potomac River Potomac River Point Lookout

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Mallards at the Wharf

37° 42.7N 75° 45.3W

Sunset Grill

36° 57.5N 76° 17.3W

Surfrider

37° 0.5N 76° 20.4W

The Beacon Cabana Bar

37° 3.1N 76° 17.6W

Surfrider Marina Shores

36° 54.2N 76° 3.5W

Surfrider Taylors Landing

36° 55.2N 76° 11.3W

La Marinella

36° 54.2N 76° 4.1W

One Fish Two Fish

36° 54.4N 76° 4.3W

Chicks Oyster House

36° 54.2N 76° 5.6W

Dockside Inn

36° 54.2N 76° 5.1W

Bar Norfolk

36° 50.4N 76° 17.3W

Hooters

36° 50.4N 76° 17.3W

Pelican Pub

37° 7.1N 75° 58.7W

Aqua at Bay Creek Resort

37° 15.4N 75° 58.7W

Tommy’s

37° 50.3N 76° 15.1W

River’s Inn

37° 15.2N 76° 28.5W

Smithfield Station

36° 58.5N 76° 37.2W

Onancock Creek Hampton Roads Hampton Roads

Salt Ponds Marina Lynnhaven River Little Creek

Lynnhaven River Lynnhaven River Lynnhaven River Lynnhaven River Elizabeth River Elizabeth River Cape Charles Cape Charles Reedville, VA Gloucester Point, VA Smithfield, VA

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Full of Air: The Ins and Outs of Inflatable Boats by Carrie Gentile

n inflatable dinghy wears many hats: cargo carrier, shuttle, fishing boat, grocery-getter, or a vessel to simply mess about in. Fortunately, there’s a good chance one of the many inflatable manufacturers

How Are You Going To Use It? “I begin by asking customers how they envision using the dinghy,” says Nic Stark of Inflatable Experts in Annapolis. “It makes a huge difference whether they’re used for weekend or extended cruising, and what type of boat they own,” Stark says. Criteria to consider before purchasing an inflatable are the frequency it will be used, where it will be used, how it will be stored on your boat, and if speed is important. Ultraviolet (UV) rays, rocky and abrasive shorelines, barnacles, chemicals, and gas and diesel can gnaw away at the inflatable’s lifespan, so keep an eye on the durability factor, too. The answers to these questions will narrow down your choice of inflatable tube material, flooring, and size. “My advice is to buy the biggest dinghy you can afford—at least 9.5 feet,” says Stark. “Get the biggest inflatable you can deal with. A common mistake I see is a couple buying one that is too small for two 44 June 2010 PropTalk

has designed a dinghy that will suit you. But to be able to select the appropriate model, most experts agree a little research is in order. With that in mind, PropTalk consulted some local inflatable wizards for the basics.

people and their gear.” Stark says the few hundred dollars for the couple extra feet will pay off in better performance, comfort, and your willingness to go farther and use it more often. “They’re not just for getting to shore. A dinghy can extend and enhance your boating by allowing you to explore places your big boat can’t easily go.”

What Type of Flooring? After size, perhaps the next decision is selecting the type of floor. This will impact the time it takes to put the inflatable together, weight, performance, and durability. Stark says floor options include fold-up, roll-up, and inflatable floors. The foldable style usually consists of four or five interlocking pieces that, when placed together, form a solid surface. The panels are typically made from wood, plastic, or fiberglass and must be disassembled each time the boat is deflated for storage. For this reason, this is perhaps the most laborious choice.

Roll-up-style inflatables have “hinged” interconnected rigid floors that add stability for extra gear and make boarding easier. Removal of the floor for disassembly is not necessary, as the floor is typically integral to the inflatable and simply rolls up when the boat is deflated. “Roll ups are a good choice if you’re taking it up and down a lot,” Stark says. The newest type of flooring is the high pressure air floor. The floor is essentially a large inflatable pad on the bottom of the inside of the inflatable that remains rigid with 11 pounds per square inch (psi) of pressure (in comparison, inflatable hull tubes contain 3.5 psi). The flexibility and inherent light weight of this type of flooring makes for a lighter inflatable, and one that is easier to assemble and disassemble. Rigid inflatable boats (RIBs) combine the durability of a solid fiberglass hull with the stability and buoyancy of an inflatable. Since the hull and floor are solid fiberglass, RIBs cannot be folded, but you can deflate the tubes. On the plus side, the rigid bottom allows the boat to quickly get up proptalk.com

on a plane and utilize larger engines than inflatables without rigid hulls. RIBs have a large carrying capacity, are ultra-stable, and can handle choppy seas very well. On the down side, they take up a lot of space and usually require davits, foredeck chocks, or a large swim platform for storage. The traditional appeal of the inflatable tender is its ability to be deflated and packed away, but on a RIB, this convenience is sacrificed to merits of the rigid bottom. The last type of inflatable is the “dinghystyle” floor/hull, which has an inflatable hull and transom, a low-pressure inflatable floor with minimal support and is generally powered by a human and two oars. They’re more fun for raft-ups and lounging around than for general to-and-from transport to shore.

Materials— Hypalon or PVC? Once you’ve sorted size and flooring, the next item to consider is the material with which the inflatable is constructed. In general, inflatables are made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or Hypalon. The latter costs more but can take abrasion from

A pile of inflatables of all different types await repair at Inflatable Experts in Annapolis. Photo by Carrie Gentile

beaching the boat and hitting bottom better than PVC. According to Stark, gas and chemicals can stain PVC, while Hypalon is mostly unaffected by them. Hypalon also holds up well against the sun’s harmful UV rays. Most inflatable dinghy manufacturers offer their products in both fabrics. “Hypalon is about 20 percent more expensive than PVC, but is tougher and more durable,” says Steve Ripley, owner of Fawcett Boat Supplies in Annapolis. Hypalon is a synthetic rubber material patented by DuPont. The seams are overlapped or butted, and then glued.

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Steve Ripley of Fawcett Boat Supplies gives expert advice to a prospective inflatable buyer. Photo by Carrie Gentile

PVC is a plastic that is either glued or heat-welded together. Most inflatable dinghy experts agree that Hypalon is the preferred fabric, but PVC boats are a reasonable choice as well. “PVC got a bad rap for a while. Floors and transoms were failing, but PVC boats are made much better now, with most manufacturers offering the same warranty with both Hypalon and PVC inflatables,” says Ripley. Ripley says that if you’re not using the boat in extreme conditions or climates like Florida, Bahamas, or the Caribbean, then a PVC boat is a viable option. “It’s more economical, and you could spend the

money you save on adding more boat features. One is not necessarily better than the other,” Ripley adds. Features to consider are the oar locks, the number of air chambers, storage compartments, seating, and the placement of the tow rings.

Decisions, Decisions Now that you are armed with a bit of the

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Since inflatable dinghies are difficult to row efficiently, most buyers opt for an engine with their purchase. Most inflatable dealers also carry outboard engines, which makes it easier at purchase time, and the dealer will be able to spec out the right engine for your budget and performance expectations. Additionally, check out the transom plate on the boat; it will have maximum power and weight loading specifications on it.

lingo, you can properly set about poking around for an inflatable that is just right for you. A great solution to the age-old problem of storage and portability, inflatable dinghies are great for ferrying cargo and crew back and forth to the mother ship, but can also be great for exploring local creeks and tributaries where you cruise, fishing, or just drifting about and catching some rays. About the Author: Carrie Gentile is a freelance writer and avid boater in Eastport. She also plays rugby.

Inflatable boat tubes are glued or hot welded together; note the seams. Photo by Gary Reich/PropTalk

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pend any time on the waters around Annapolis and you’ll likely see one. A common sight on the Severn and middle Chesapeake Bay, especially during summer months, the dark-gray, 676-class Yard Patrol (YP) craft have been serving the seamanship and leadership training needs of the United States Naval Academy

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five is underway. The total contract value is $52.6 million, or roughly $8.6 million per new YP. The USNA has an ultimate

A snapshot of the USNA’s brand-new YP 703 as she leaves on her maiden voyage to Annapolis. Photo courtesy of U.S. Navy

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(USNA) for more than 20 years. However, a new era began in April as the first new craft in the latest class of YP, YP 703, was delivered to the Academy, the last stop on her maiden voyage from C&G Boatworks in Mobile, AL. The 703-class program began nearly 11 years ago with an initial requirement justification submitted by the USNA. The Naval Academy’s requirements were based on the needs of midshipmen training and the shortfalls of the current YP craft. The current YPs are nearing the end of their service life, and their older systems are becoming more difficult and expensive to maintain. Frank McCarthey is the program manager at NAVSEA PMS 325 and responsible for the new YP. C&G Boatworks was awarded the contract for the first six new YP craft, and construction of the remaining Chesapeake Bay Powerboating

need for 18 total new YPs. Presented only with general characteristics of the new class, C&G Boatworks designed a vessel to meet those requirements, and by all accounts, they have succeeded. Only slightly longer and wider than the current version, the new YP has a significantly larger displacement (225 long tons versus 173), which is readily apparent in a side-by-side comparison. Speed, range, and endurance numbers between the two classes are all similar. The new YPs have a state-of-the-art, fully integrated bridge system with multi-functional displays for navigation, communication, and engines and systems monitoring. The modern damage control system reflects current fleet designs. Although the new class can accommodate a larger crew (40 versus 31), the systems are designed to require fewer operators, a Navy-wide trend.

10 crew, 30 midshipmen

The USNA is excited to take delivery of its new YPs, which will be used, according to an Academy spokesperson, “to provide midshipmen with valuable, practical, hands-on training in seamanship, navigation, naval tactics, communications, naval phraseology, and standard procedures.” YP 704 is scheduled for a September delivery, with the remaining four hulls to be delivered in 2011. And what will become of the current YPs? “That’s a good question,” says McCarthey. There may be interest from other service academies, universities, and foreign navies. What impact will the new YPs have on the fleet? Lieutenant Commander Dennis Volpe (USNA ’96) has served aboard the USS Spruance and the USS Gettysburg and is scheduled to become the Executive Officer of the USS Taylor next spring. He understands the advantage of a YP training environment more representative of current fleet capabilities. “The new YP fleet provides future naval officers the opportunity to experience, understand, and experiment with modern ship handling techniques and procedures that better prepare them for future combined fleet exercises as well as combat operations at sea.”

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Starting a New Life for Salty Dog, a 1976 Albin 25 by Merf Moerschel

made a painful decision on my last trip back from the warm several winters back: It was time to part with my cruising sailboat and downsize to a powerboat. After considerable thought, I decided on an Albin 25. The main reason for picking this boat was because I could trailer her to the warm in about three days compared to three-plus weeks via the Intracoastal Waterway. The Albin 25 is a true pocket-cruiser with an almost cult-like following. She was the brainchild of Swedish designer Per Brohall, and over 2500 were built by Albin Marin in Sweden and also under license in the United Kingdom. The Albin 25 is exactly 25 feet in length overall, carrying 22 feet, two inches along the waterline and a beam of eight feet, six inches. The hull draws a mere two feet, four inches and displaces just under 4000

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pounds. While the original power plant was a 21-horsepower diesel, this engine proved inadequate and was quickly replaced by a 37-horsepower Volvo MD3B. The design is very much Northern European with two berths, a small galley, an enclosed head forward, and a small twoberth cabin aft. Separating these is a “doghouse” purposed for a mix of boat operations and socializing. Having decided on an Albin 25, the next step was to find one. In my year-long search, I looked at 15 Albins from Florida to Maine. Ideally, I wanted a “jewel” to avoid restoring yet another boat. For any number of reasons, this was not to be. First, if this little craft has a weakness, it is her old diesel. After nearly

“interesting” upgrades that had been installed over time. The repowering decision was probably the easiest in the broadest sense. All her major systems would require a complete rip out, reengineering, and refit. My surveyor was clear in condemning the 110- and 12-volt systems as “accidents waiting to happen.” Over the ensuing years, technological advances and owner upgrades produced a virtual “rats nest” of wiring and fuses. I removed a total of 26 separate wiring and fuse strings. On the 110-volt side, the battery charger was under the steering station and very much exposed to the elements. The propane system prompted the question “why the hell did someone do that?” The small four-pound locker kit sat uncomfortably under the helm seat with its overflow venting curiously below the waterline. Attached to the tank was a very large three-burner RV stove that my two sons unceremoniously dismantled, pitching parts over the side as it could not fit through the companionway. Then there was the fridge in the doghouse: a nice convenience unless one wanted an easy passage to the forward cabin. The canvas work was a mix of practicality and strange. Access into the doghouse usually requires ducking under a soft top. A previous owner had added a high pitched tent-like top for easier access, but this destroyed the symmetry of the Albin 25 profile in the process. The head also had issues: it didn’t work, there was no holding tank, and the LectraSan was freefloating in the starboard bilge restrained only by some duct tape. All the seacocks except the engine raw water intake were original. The old Espar heater, the Balmar autopilot, and stereo were all toast. So why would I buy this mess? The price was right, and in addition to a trailer, she had some other advantages: a swim

“The Albin 25 is a true pocket-cruiser with an almost cult-like following.” 40 years, Volvo simply doesn’t support these engines, but the aftermarket for old engines is still strong. Unfortunately, of the 15 possible boats I found, only three had been repowered. I finally found hull number 2534, a 1976 De Luxe model (upgraded cabinetry) in Vermont with a trailer. The latter being the good news, the bad news included a very tired Volvo MD3B with the bottoms of two cylinders practically rotted through, minor water damage in the main cabin, serious systems problems, and some rather

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platform was already installed, and a lidded hatch had been added to the aft cabin. Overall she was sound with only two minor topside leaks. Albins were constructed in a controlled environment, and I know of no blister problems, as was often the case with other boats of her vintage. When one focuses on a particular boat, does one’s homework, takes notice of what other owners have done in terms of upgrades and fixes, and considers other possibilities, a picture begins to evolve. This process taken together with “the stuff I want in this next boat” shaped the basic plan of what to do. In my case, the plan became a seven-page spreadsheet covering virtually every aspect of the re-fit. She’s still a work in progress, but I intend to breathe new life into her over time. Stay tuned.

Household wiring, a LectrSan held down with duct tape and an old Coke botlle case used as a battery box. Classic. Photo by Merf Moerschel

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 25 trawler Salty Dog and only does stuff he likes to do. Salty Dog's Volvo MD3B: sturdy but tired. Photo by Merf Moerschel

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Indian Summer

Having sunk over the winter, Luce Eel sits proudly afloat to the left of Indian Summer, now sporting a trashbag window treatment.

It may not seem like much, but the air horn operating from buttons at both helm stations was a triumph in the serial saga of Indian Summer. At some point in the unrecorded past, the horns failed, possibly due to a fried relay. A repair person, who neglected to put an entry in the maintenance log, attempted to cure the problem by running new wires and disconnectby Charlie Iliff ing the old ones. When we tried the buttons, the silence would not warn other vessels of our presence. Diagnosis involved considerable headscratching, crawling in and out of the locker under the flying bridge instrument panel, and testing wires with a voltmeter, while buttons were pushed top and bottom. We found a number of disconnected wires, including one or two that were hot, but the horn problem was stubborn. A bench test of the relay in the horn enclosure demonstrated a decided click on activation, but no power transmitted to the air compressor. That testing showed, however, that the

Charlie Iliff's homebrew fuel polishing kit. Photos by Charlie Iliff

Spring Progress y a carefully controlled scientific test, we have established that two out of three two-yearolds do not like the sound of an air horn. They don’t like it to the point of tearfully quitting the company of a grandfather in search of an ancestor with better sense. Two three-yearolds, however, find an air horn wildly entertaining, particularly if they can press the button with an unsuspecting grownup on the front deck.

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horn circuit was intended to work when the button grounded the relay—not when the button connected the positive side of 12 volts to the relay, as our unidentified repairman had rewired it to do. So, with a new generic relay part from NAPA, reattachment of two original wires, and running one new one, the horn is once again operational—and sporting a new coat of white paint. The only failure is that the two-year-olds didn’t like it; maybe next year when they’re three. Those who have followed the Indian Summer story through the last four issues of PropTalk will be relieved to hear that the fuel polishing system is nearly ready for installation. Readers who were losing sleep over our delay in getting that done can be confident that the system will be filtering and re-filtering the bunkerage on Indian Summer by the time this issue hits the docks. Although we aren’t quite sure why, the balky starboard engine is starting much better. Warm weather certainly contributes, and maybe the combination of an oil change in the injector pump and a bit of exercise has helped, too. During one of the horn tests, suddenly there was a rumbling from the engine room. It seems a grandfather-grandson team on the flying bridge had pushed the start button instead of the horn button. It wouldn’t be fair to reveal who pushed the wrong button, but a bystander reported hearing: “OK, Decker, to blow the horn you just push this button like this.” It not only was the first time we’d started an engine from the flying bridge, but also the first time we found out proptalk.com

that the topside buttons don’t require the lower station key switches to be in the on position to start the engines. We celebrated the instant starting of the balky engine, but decided that a bit of redesign of the ignition switches is on the to-do list. Despite our status as grandfathers, Bob and I well remember the youthful thrill of starting up various pieces of machinery in the absence of vigilant adults. In fact, we remember that stuff a lot better than a number of more recent events, but that’s for a publication other than PropTalk. In the meantime, there are main battery switches that will get some use. The successful horn repair was the loudest success this month, but some people point to other improvements as a bit more significant. After all, you can pick up a hand-held air horn that will deafen adults and terrify two-year olds nearly anywhere. And you can even use it to celebrate your team’s lacrosse goals until the ushers take it away from you. During a break in the horn diagnosis project, we removed the nonfunctional microwave oven, and replaced it with a brand-new one. Well, almost brand

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(When you’re rehabbing an old boat, you learn things. Spigot, for instance, isn’t just the thing on the sink that you turn on to get water. It’s also the structure in a portlight that extends through the hull.) The interior of Indian Summer has seen marked improvement. The queen-size master cabin mattress was discarded and re-

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Spring Progress

placed with a 12-inch deep memory-foam mattress from Costco. The comfort level is way up. And in the salon, those consuming the hot hors d’oeuvres and wine were relaxed in a couple of La-Z-Boy rocker swivel chairs. Of course, unlike the several available recliners which came easily apart, our chairs were structural units that wouldn’t fit through the doors or main companionway. Fortunately, the welting and tracks around a couple of windows needed attention anyway, so the biggest was removed, frame and all. At exactly the right angle, the chairs came over the rail and were twisted through the window opening. They turned out to be as comfortable on the boat as they were at the store.

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And, the new cushions for the settee from Annapolis Yacht Interiors arrived at the same time. Perhaps the greatest improvement to the salon, however, was removal of eight or 10 boxes and bags of tools, spare parts, unidentified bits of hardware, and at least five different types of caulk, glue, paste, and nondescript adhesive, not to mention several rolls of duct tape. A thorough cleaning set the stage for the aforementioned wine and hors d’oeuvres excursion, although the “glazing” of one window that day bore a definite resemblance to a black garbage bag. We had planned a longer cruise for midApril than just an afternoon, but no one was disappointed, since all plans involving

Indian Summer are subject to change. Part of the fun is the satisfaction of bringing the boat to life in her new identity. To-do lists don’t seem to shorten, but we’re in no rush, and there’s been noticeable progress. Next trip we’ll maybe test the Tiki Navigator that is running on an antique laptop, hooked with a serial wire to a 1998 Garmin handheld. It looks great on the bench. And did I mention that you can blow the horn from either helm station? Editor’s Note: Charlie is going to spend next month writing about his days as a teenager waterskiing on the Chesapeake but will return in the following months to keep us up to date with Indian Summer’s progress.

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Tips To Cut Your Fuel Costs

by Captain Bob Cerullo

n the not too distant past, my boat fuel costs for a cruise or vacation were never something I thought about too much—they were just part of the cost of running a 46-foot twindiesel Bertram and the small Bayliner that make up my family’s fleet. But fuel prices have gone up, and truth be told, I have adjusted a little by running my Bertram at lower speeds to conserve fuel, and I’ve also started making shorter trips. But I can’t say I ever gave the cost of a day of waterskiing with the Bayliner much consideration. As long as the kids weren’t turning blue, I towed them all over the Bay and up and down the Piankatank River until the sun went down. So what can you do to keep a little more green in your wallet this season? Here are 10 tips that will help reduce the number of times you fill up this season. The results of a hefty fill up at a local Annapolis fuel dock. Photo by Gary Reich/PropTalk

Check Your Bottom

Crusted barnacles and marine growth can drastically reduce your boat’s ability to flow through the water. It takes a lot more fuel to push a boat with a dirty hull through the water. If your hull is already encrusted with the pesky critters, it’s time for a haulout and a new coat of antifouling paint. Interim cleaning can be handled by a diver, who can remove slime, barnacles, and other growth from your hull at a generally reasonable cost.

Replace, Calibrate, or Clean Your Propeller

A barnacle-free and calibrated propeller can make a big difference in fuel economy. If your propeller is dinged, dented, or bent, this will drastically reduce fuel economy. And just like your hull, a barnacle-covered

Install a Fuel Flow Meter

A fuel flow meter reports instantly how much fuel your engine is consuming. With one installed, you can easily determine the best cruising speed or engine revolutions per minute (RPMs) for fuel economy in relation to the current conditions (payload weight, sea condition, etc.). A flow meter makes calculating fuel economy simple, and it can also serve as a way to spot early trouble with an engine, your hull, or a propeller when you see fuel consumption rise unexpectedly. This propeller won’t do any favors to your wallet come fill up time. Photo by Joe Evans

Barnacles can significantly affect your fuel efficiency. Photo by Gary Reich/PropTalk

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with one that will provide maximum fuel economy, but if your present propeller is in serviceable condition, consider taking it to a propeller shop to have it scanned, calibrated, and refinished. As with your hull, sending a diver down occasionally (good divers will do both your hull and prop(s) while they are down there) can help keep you running at maximum efficiency during the boating season.

propeller isn’t very efficient. If you notice your top speed has gradually decreased, it could be that your prop is damaged or covered with marine growth. New vibrations can also tip you off to a damaged prop. You can consult a propeller expert with regard to replacing your present propeller

Put Your Boat on a Diet

Your engine has to push the weight of your boat itself, as well as every pound you load onto it. Cases of motor oil, chairs you never use, winterizing equipment, unneeded clothing, extra tools that you don’t use or need, or any other item you don’t really have to bring along should be removed and stored—not transported every time you use your boat. PropTalk June 2010 53

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Leave on a Fair Tide

If possible, plan your outing to avoid running against a tidal current along the way. A simple and easy way to steer clear of this situation is to obtain a tide and tidal current table and plan your comings and goings around the movement of the water. NOAA has complimentary tide and tidal current tables available online. PropTalk presents tide tables every month, or you can also visit tidesandcurrents. noaa.gov for electronic tables.

Carry a Reasonable Amount of Water

A full water tank adds weight to the tune of 8.33 pounds per gallon. Unless you are planning a trip where you might need the water, topping off the tanks just adds unnecessary weight to haul around. Water in the bilge can also add up to a significant amount of weight. Check the position of your bilge pump to make sure it gets out as much water as possible. On larger boats, an additional bilge pump in the stern will get the water that flows to the aft portion of the boat when you are moving.

Trim tabs help to optimize performance and efficiency. Photo by Gary Reich/PropTalk

Plan a Smart Route

Sightseeing is an expensive luxury when you are running a boat. Take the time to plot the shortest route before you leave the dock. A chartplotter or GPS can help with this, but you can also use good old-fashioned paper charts or a chart book to accomplish the same mission. The shortest distance between two points is a straight line, but remember that shoals, fish traps, buoys, and bridges mess up the mathematical equation—plan carefully.

Use Your Trim Tabs (or Install a Pair)

How the weight is distributed in your boat can make a big difference in fuel economy. If there is too much weight either in the bow or the stern, it will make a difference in the way your boat cuts through the water. Check where you keep those extra anchors and how you position portable fuel tanks. Engine trim is important on outboardpowered boats, but trim tabs can also make a big difference. Experiment with trim under different conditions, especially if you have the aforementioned (and invaluable) fuel flow meter to see which trim setting provides the best fuel economy.

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Got Twins? Consider an Engine Synchronizer

Twin-screw boats are most efficient when both engines are synchronized and running at the same RPMs. If you don’t already have an engine synchronizer, consider getting one. An engine synchronizer “talks” to both engines and allows them to run at the same RPMs. Synchronizers also tend to reduce vibration and wear and tear on the engine mounts and shaft bearings and help to maximize fuel economy.

Keep Your Filters Clean and Your

Engine Tuned Properly

Dirty air intakes, primary and secondary fuel filters, and a poorly tuned engine will all drastically reduce fuel economy. Make sure your engine is properly tuned and all filters are clean—a certified marine mechanic can help you here. Take a look at your exhaust once the engine is warmed up—a properly tuned diesel engine should not emit much visible smoke. Any trace of black smoke indicates a fuel consuming problem in the engine. While you’re thinking filter, take a peek at your water intake filters to ensure marine growth has not clogged them.

Pull Back the Throttle

Higher speed obviously consumes more fuel. If you have a fuel flow meter, find the best combination of trim and speed to suit your traveling style. Often times, throttling back only a few knots can save you significant amounts of fuel. You may find that sometimes, running slower and taking in the sights can be more fun— and it certainly is always safer. While fuel costs have certainly steadied out, filling the boat up still isn’t cheap by any stretch of the imagination; it can often even be painful. Next time you head out into the Bay, consider throttling back a bit, throwing the lawn chairs off the boat before you leave, carrying the proper amount of water, and keeping your hull, engine, and props in tip-top shape. Maybe you can buy dinner with the savings.

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Cruising Club Notes Finding Time

une is “cruise when you can cruise” time. Want proof? Then, read on. Our clubs are more active than a dirty mind. We’ve got news of a teen tog-fishing sensation, pro secrets and tall tales from the deep, cruising families and boat expos, rockfishing as a restorative event, rendezvous and raft-ups, good deeds and great feeds, and more. Enjoy! As always, for the Cruising Club Directory, visit proptalk.com. By May 25, send Club Notes, Directory updates, and strawberry rhubarb pie to ruth@proptalk.com.

Tog Time

espite dubious wind and weather, the Tidewater Grady-White Club boldly ventured out to the Cape Henry wreck April 22. Eight anglers on two boats on the wreck and a third hugging the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel hoped for a tussle with tog. Tyler Pintado (right), a 15-year-old freshman at Currituck County High School, NC, was on his dad’s (Rick) 20-foot Grady, the Huki Lau2. Veterans on boat # 2, including myself, were not shy about offering advice and wisdom to the youngster on how best to rig, hook, and catch a wily tog. Apparently, Tyler chose to ignore

most everything he heard. Good thing, too. He proceeded to out-fish the entire group, much to our amusement and embarrassment. Tyler caught about nine tog, including one keeper, though the pickings for everyone else were slim to none. I struck out, so I’ll be sure to talk to Tyler before my next tog trip. A modest annual club fee entitles you to feast and drink with us in style and to join us on many of our planned, family friendly activities (paulprcca@aol. com). —by Peter Paul

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asadena Sportfishing Group members met May 10 to hear Rick Neumann’s take on techniques for surf fishing. Summer Striper Season starts May 15 and runs to December 2; that’s two stripers per person over 18 inches. Next up is the June 14 meeting; it’s free and open to the public (pasadenasportfishing.com). —by Paul Coakley

n Rock Hall, MD, where about 25 Wilmington Sail and Power Squadron (WSPS) boats reside, it was time to give back to the town and Mother Earth. We met April 24 to clean up Route 20 from Rock Hall to Gratitude (below). We’ve got 45 boating activities planned for this season (wilmingtonpowersquadron.org)! —by Harry Anderson

Now, That’s the Spirit!

he Fells Point YC’s (FPYC) Clean Stream Team filled many bags with debris April 10, but happily noticed a decline in the amount of trash at the site over the last few years. That day, Lisa Forbes, Jay Irwin, and Carol Richardson, impressed kids into becoming privateers on Broadway Pier, where the Pride of Baltimore II was docked. Earlier in the week, we helped with the Pride’s season opener. Our first drive for a local women’s shelter and food bank collected 54 cans of canned meat products and a few bags of good, wearable clothes. FPYC’s community spirit lives on (fpyc.net)! —by Pat Brabazon

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Island Oasis

he Classic Yacht Club of America (CYCA) is looking forward to the Flag Raising Ceremony Rendezvous June 11-13 at the Kent Island Yacht Club, which boasts a waterfront pavilion, a pool, picnic tables, and spectacular views! After the fleet settles in on Friday, CYCA will serve beer, wine, soda, burgers, and hotdogs. Members will share appetizers

and specialty dishes. The live band and cash bar will delight all. Saturday includes a flag-raising ceremony, boat tours, and cocktails and dinner. Sunday brings an all-hands-muster and a Continental breakfast. Owners of vessels from 1984 or older should contact CYCA for membership information and a kind invitation to the event (classicyachtclub. org). —by Chris Morrison

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Wa-Hoo! Let’s Go!

une 2 brings Ken Lahr, owner of Reel Draggin’ Tackle and a saltwater fishing instructor, to delight members of the Washington, DC, Metro Chapter of the Maryland Saltwater Sportfishermen’s Association (MSSA) (below). Don’t miss Lahr’s secrets of the deep; he’ll provide offshore trolling tips and tactics for tuna, wahoo, and dolphin (dcmssa.org). —by Jeremy Bendler

Jeremy Bendler says, “April 22 on the Miss Susie out of Solomons was very good to MSSA’s Metro DC Chapter. Ten anglers caught their limit, with the biggest fish being a 47-incher. Captain Greg Buckner and mate, Ted, were fantastic; they ran all the gear all afternoon long.”

Look Out, Rock

ne day after competing in the Boatyard Bar & Grill’s Rockfish Tournament, members of MSSA’s Annapolis Chapter hosted a Wounded Warriors Rockfish Tournament and Day on the Bay for wounded warriors from the Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Ten boats took about 35 warriors and caregivers out for some fun trophy rockfishing April 18. Congrats are in order for vice president Dale Dirks, who won the 2009 MSSA Captain of the Year award. Great job! Next on the schedule is a charter fishing trip July 21 out of Chesapeake Beach, MD, with Captain Drew Payne on the Worm and Captain Randy Dean on Bay Hunter. We will live line for rock, and when it gets dark, we will go croaker fishing. Reserve your spot by June 30 (mssaannapolis.com). —by Fred Menage

An Affair To Remember?

he Chesapeake Bay Grady-White Club’s April meeting was a social affair at the Kentmorr Marina Restaurant, where we had wonderful views of the Bay while we partook of its riches from the menu. In May, several members will meet in the Severn River to watch the Blue Angels, then raft up to wait out the mad rush of the exodus. First-aid and knot tying were the subjects of our May meeting. June brings the annual club ladies fishing tournament, the Sharon Finn Memorial Tournament. We’ll also have an offshore fishing trip, led by our intrepid president. We’ll round out the month with our famous shrimp and steak dinner at a member’s home. Activities continue in July with members taking part in the Wish-a-Fish Foundation’s activity day, and monthly meeting at Petie Green’s restaurant in Deale, MD. The TriState Fishing Tournament takes place in August, as does Grady-White Palooza III, a three-day gathering of Gradys from around and beyond the Bay, at Knapps Narrows Marina (below). Membership is open to all Grady-White owners in the area (groups.yahoo.com/group/cbgradyclub). —by Maryanne Gomme

You Are Quite Welcome, I’m Sure

lub Crabtowne (aka Crabtowne Skiers) is a year-round activities club for singles, couples, and spouses who like to do waterskiing, white-water rafting, hot-air ballooning, soaring, skydiving, horseback riding, hiking, biking, dancing, and sailing. The Skipper Crew Social in Annapolis April 24 was a great place to Chesapeake Bay Powerboating

meet new friends, with shared dishes, boat beverages, and more. April 27 found us at the Fleet Reserve in Annapolis for dinner and fun discussions with staff from the Chesapeake Sailing School. If you come to one of our meetings, ask for me; I’d be happy to introduce you around (crabtowne-skiers. com). —by Ronni Varner PropTalk June 2010 57

CRUISING CLUB NOTES Deux Rendez-Vous. Impressionnant!

or the Albin Owners Group, July 23-25 bring the Chesapeake Rendezvous at Zahniser’s Marina in Solomons and the New England Rendezvous at Essex (CT) Island Marina. Respective rendezvous coordinators par excellence are Butch Bollinger and Ric Murray. There are no fees or costs associated with these events other than normal dockage; if the groups are large enough, there may be discounts. With membership now approaching 900, our group was formed in winter 2005 as a way for owners, prospective owners, and fans of these boats to exchange information, ideas, and instructional information. A series of restoration DVDs is being filmed that features the Albin 36 Classic and focuses on blisters and osmosis, leaking windows, and engine and gearbox fixes (albinowners. com). —by John Collins

Tips, Tricks, and Tactics

SSA’s Frederick Chapter held its second annual Spring Boat Fling March 27 at the Sports Authority in Frederick, MD, to promote recreational saltwater fishing. Six member boats were fully rigged for inshore and offshore fishing, from trolling the Bay to jigging for tuna offshore. We offered tips, tricks, and tactics for both Bay and offshore fishing throughout the MidAtlantic region. Well over a thousand people stopped by to chat, share fishing stories, and tell a few tall tales (aka lies). We are planning our 2010 Spring Rockfish Tournament in

conjunction with MSSA’s Championship on the Chesapeake Tournament. Our “local” tournament pays five places to winners; the heaviest combined weight of three fish over the three-day tournament wins. There’s also a winner-take-all Calcutta worth $1300 and a catered dinner at the Solomons Volunteer Fire Department Friday night. That’s where more fish stories are spun and testosterone levels run high! Our meetings on the second Wednesday of each month at the New Market (MD) Fire Hall are always fun and feature well-known speakers and tackle vendors (mssafrederick.com). —by Chris Linetty

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All Tricked Out

he next meeting of the Northern Virginia Coastal Conservation Association will be June 9 at 7 p.m. at the Grace Presbyterian Church in Vienna, VA. Captain Tom Hughes—an Orvis-endorsed fly-fishing guide—will present “Maximizing Your GPS/ Plotter/Fish Finder.” This meeting is open to the public; feel free to bring a guest. The next meeting of the Potomac River Smallmouth Club will be June 30 at 6:30 p.m. at the Vienna Fire Station on Center Street; it’s also our third annual Boat Night! Members will display their boats, all set up and tricked out for fishing. Learn the different advantages of kayaks, pontoon boats, canoes, and jet-boats. Or, better yet, bring your boat for sale. Food and fun will abound (ccavirginia.org). —by Ernie Rojas

They Didn’t Skimp on the Shrimp

n April 10, more than 60 members of the Back Creek Yacht Club (BCYC) enjoyed Chuck and Lisa Gorum’s “Low Country Boil” in Annapolis, which featured trash punch, cake, and a finger-lickin’ good meal of boiled shrimp, corn, Kielbasa sausage, onions, and potatoes (below). Southern Culture expert, Lisa, explained the mores, provided creative “it’s spring” party favors, and taught us how to properly pronounce boil

(“boule”). Members brought grill-worthy items to the Friday Happy Hour April 23 hosted by Jan and Ruth Court at Peninsula House, their Bed and Breakfast in Eastport. Bruce and Eleanor Krause on Karrie, a 36-foot Grand Banks, hosted a fun potluck raft-up at Eagle’s Nest on the Magothy River May 1. May 15 brings our New Member Party at the home of Bob and Gail Higginbotham off Whitehall Creek. Our Memorial Weekend Cruise will be May 29-31 at the Maryland Yacht Club (gobcyc.com). —by Otto Hetzel

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yla Deputy of the Silverton Owners Club says, “Meet Chessie (below), owned by Rick and Jean Tennyson. Though not fond of the water, the cat is purrfectly happy to call a 1985 37 Convertible Silverton home (silvertonclub.com).”

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Spring is no longer “in the air;” it is here in force. Lots of boatbuilders launched the fruits of their labor this month, so be sure to check out the images on the following pages to see these new craft. The Cambridge Boatbuilders and Dealers Expo, which was sponsored by PropTalk and held April 10-11, was a great success, wellorganized, and a lot of fun. We’re already looking forward to next year. Boatbuilders also reported a lot of activity and interest at the Bay Bridge Boat Show, which was held April 22-25. All in all, it looks like things are definitely on the move. Whether you’re a professional builder or you have a homegrown boat in your backyard or garage, we want to hear from you. Send your images and boatbuilding stories to gary@proptalk.com.

ake Glover at Composite Yacht in Trappe, MD, tells us that Miss Hattie, the 38-foot SW Boatworks Down Easter project PropTalk has been reporting on for the past few months is wrapping up, and she was due to be launched as this issue of PropTalk went to press. A Rick Roe 46 interior refit is also nearing completion. Glover says all of the module cabinetry 60 June 2010 PropTalk

and countertops are installed, and only a little more teak trim, paint, and varnish work remains. A 40-foot Robbins and a 46-foot Carman are in for air conditioning installs, while a 38-foot Evans is well into a complete refit. Glover is excited about the shop’s first order of Alweld aluminum boats, which should be arriving from the factory around the time you read this issue.

Obligation, a new 29-foot deadrise, built by Ruark BoatWorks in Cambridge, has her engine in and is nearing completion. Photo by Gary Reich/PropTalk

of a couple of Awlgrip jobs at the moment, and the boats that have been in storage all winter are steadily rolling out the doors, being launched, and heading back to their home ports.

ichael Lohr of Lohr Custom Marine on Kent Island, MD, has been busy at work refitting a 2001 Craig Blackwell 40, which is undergoing major interior and exterior modifications. The cabin and bridge dash were completely removed, changing the boat to an “express,” and a new curved cowling and bridge wings were also installed. The interior accommodations are all new with a new head, shower, and galley cabinetry, which will be treated with teak veneer. Tom Freeman in Deale, MD, modified the original tower, and the topsides were painted with Aqua Mist Green AlexSeal at Casa Rio Marina in Mayo, MD. The bridge and decks will receive a beautiful treatment of Snow White AlexSeal once the final fairing and refit work is complete. The boat is fitted with twin 465-horsepower Yanmar 6LYs and a six-kw Northern Lights genset. The boat is being refitted for a businessman in proptalk.com

North Carolina, who intends to use her for pleasure fishing. Lohr tells us the boat should be complete and ready for delivery to North Carolina in mid-June.

ennis Elzey of Elzey Custom Boats in Cambridge, MD, has finished the Shore Built 24 (with cabin) that PropTalk reported on last month and is laying up two more Shore Built 24 hulls, these designed as center-console models. Otherwise, Elzey says, “we are busy with lots of spring repairs including a floor replacement and new fuel tanks in a C-Hawk, and gelcoat work for a Parker and two other C-Hawks.”

up in the next four to six weeks. We’ll keep you updated on the wood beauties in George’s shop as work progresses on them.

Lohr Custom Boats has done an extensive refit on this Blackwell 40. Photo courtesy of Mike Lohr

Mast & Mallet’s new Chesapeake 22 at her berth after launch. Photo courtesy of Joe Reid

A new Classic Bay Cruiser 22 takes shape at Mathews Brothers. Photo courtesy of Pete Mathews

oxy. Palm Beach Towers of New Gretina, NJ, weld up the towers, and Costa Marine Canvas and Enclosures of Egg Harbor City, NJ, craft the canvas for the boats. Interior design is provided by Interprod of West Berlin, NJ. The 72- and 54-footers will be finished sometime this year, while the 66- and 40-foot boats are slated for 2011 launches.

ugene Evans of Evans Boats in Crisfield, MD, has two interesting projects in the shed. One project is a 50-foot Evans hull that is being cut down to 46 feet for use as a pirate ship for a charter company in Hilton Head, SC. “We’ve got the plywood and fiberglass deck on her and are still working out our plans for the aft portion of the decking and hull. We’re also working on plans for the aluminum railing, which will be painted black at the owner’s request,” Evans says. “She’ll be powered with twin 250-horsepower, four-stroke Yamaha outboards and ready for delivery in late May,” Evans adds. Also underway is a 46-foot power cat that will be powered by two four-cylinder Cummins diesels mated to Bravo III outdrives. “She’s out in the yard now. She’s got a solid fiberglass hull and is being built for a fella’ in Wilmington, NC,” Evans tells PropTalk.

ebbie of F&S Boatworks, in Bear, DE, says the company has a full plate of orders to fill and is currently working on a 72-foot sportfish, 66-foot sportfish, 54-foot sportfish, and 40-foot express. Most all F&S boats receive teak trim with Awl Brite varnish, and the hulls are laid up with MAS Ep-

arles Boatyard of Annapolis spent a portion of the winter modernizing its railway carriage and winch system in order to accommodate larger vessels. At press time, master craftsman Steve Halbrook and the woodshop team are in the final stages of replacing some frames and corner posts, aft hull planking, and the transom (using white oak, African mahogany, and red Honduran mahogany, respectively) on a 1957 57-foot ChrisCraft Mary Kathryn, said to be one of the last two left in the world and the only one on the East Coast. Tom Weaver says “several engine replacements are nearing completion, and the yard has three Chesapeake Bay deadrise boats scheduled for work in the coming months.” Chesapeake Bay Powerboating

ooden Boat Restoration, LLC, of Millington, MD, has a shop full of work that is keeping the whole crew busy. While most of the hulls are upside down for hull work (mainly plank replacements), George Hazzard says that a couple of the projects should finish

huck Clark of Clark Fiberglass in Centreville, MD, launched South Paw on Easter Sunday, a 1975 Robbins 36 that PropTalk has been tracking for a few months. The wood hull was glassed over and restored in Clark’s shop over the winter. She is the only Robbins 36 with a left-hand helm station known to exist. Now in the shop is a 1988 29-foot

Robbins, which is in for mechanical repairs, a new fuel tank, and repairs to the hardtop canopy, which will also receive new stainless fixtures.

ill Judge and his crew at Judge Yachts in Denton, MD, are staying busy and have wrapped up most of the Chesapeake 27 orders and delivered them to their new owners. The Markley 46 project is complete and afloat at her owner’s pier. A Chesapeake 32 is receiving final touches, and she will soon be ready for the voyage to New York with her owners.

oe Reid of Mast & Mallet Boatworks in Edgewater, MD, has a 1979 35-foot Bertram in his shop and is close to wrapping up the project. Reid says his crew removed the wooden cockpit deck and replaced it with a fiberglass version that was prebuilt and shipped from Florida. While the deck was off, the crew installed a new aluminum tank fabricated by Wiedman Welding in Shady Side, MD. Reid reports that Wiedman is also fabricating and installing a new hardtop extension on a 1962 47-foot motoryacht for her original owners. The Chesapeake 22 DogGone that PropTalk June 2010 61

Reid built this past winter was on display at the Boatbuilders Expo in Cambridge, and after the show, Reid took new owners Mike Gilliam and his wife Deann to the local boat ramp for christening by Corona Beer. Homeport for DogGone is Crabneck, VA.

hesapeake Marine Railway in Deltaville is currently refitting a 1940 46-foot Colin Archer ketch, Wings of Dawn, owned by Joerg Flemming. Repairs have included removing, repairing, and reinstalling the rudder, keel repairs, raising the waterline, and applying a fresh coat of antifouling paint.

South Paw, a Robbins 36 restored by Clark Fiberglass, sits pretty on her lines at launch. Photo courtesy of Chuck Clark

The boat will have additional rigging work done at a later date, after which the owner plans to sail her across the Atlantic to Kiel, Germany.

teve Zimmerman of Zimmerman Marine in Mathews and Deltaville says that the spring commissioning season is in full swing. The mix of boats at the two yards is diverse, from Eastbay, Krogen, Nordhavn, and Nordic, to GradyWhite, Fountain, and Regulator. The crew installed a new electronics suite on a Grand Banks 47, including a Furuno NavNet 3D

Eugene Evans and crew work on the hull of their new 46-foot powercat. Photo by Bill Griffin

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eltaville Yachting Center in Deltaville reports that its crew is transitioning from spring commissioning to summer projects. These include topside paint

F&S Boatworks’ newest Express 40 starts to take shape in its Bear, DE, shop. Photo courtesy of F&S Boatworks

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uddy Hampton of Hampton Boat Repair in Centreville, MD, is continuing a unique project where he is converting an old houseboat hull into a crabbing platform for a local friend. See the unique hull among the images included in this report.

Buddy, of Hampton Boat Repair, modifies an old houseboat for crabbing duties. Photo by Bill Griffin

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Racing News

by Gary Reich

Race results courtesy of Ralph Cattaneo and Michael Pakradooni

he Chesapeake Bay powerboat racing season got underway at the Henry Lauterbach Memorial Regatta in Portsmouth, VA, April 17-18, where windy conditions stopped racing on both days. Saturday racing was halted after the qualification heats because of the wind, causing all the final heats from Saturday to be run on Sunday. Unfortunately the wind piped up again after the qualification heats on Sunday and the final heats were not run. Of particular note, Brandon Kennedy set a world record in the T-1 Shameless Say What? on Saturday, during the first heat of the day. Summaries and videos from the regatta can be read and viewed by going online to hydroplanequebec.com. Correction: PropTalk reported last month that the International Cup Regatta, scheduled for June 5-6 in Elizabeth City, NC, had been cancelled. We’ve since received information from race treasurer Lauren Outlaw that the race has not been cancelled and will go on as scheduled. We apologize for the error. See our racing calendar below for 2010 Region 4 race dates. We want your input; if you have news or photos to share about your boat and team, or any racing news in general, send it to gary@proptalk.com.

Jersey Skiffs made a good showing at the Portsmouth Regatta. Photo by Michael Pakradonni

Brandon Kennedy sets a new world record in his 1.5 Litre Stock hyrdoplane T-1 Shameless Say What? at the Henry Lauterbach Memorial Regatta in Portsmouth, VA. Photo by Michael Pakradooni

Henry Lauterbach Memorial Regatta Results for Regions 3 and 4 at Portsmouth, VA

1.5 Litre Stock 1) T-1 Shameless Say What?, Brandon Kennedy, Bear, DE (World Record) 2) T-24, James Dixon, Smithfield, VA 3) T-5 Trophy Hunter, Douglas W. Hagatha, Elizabeth City, NC 2.5 Litre Stock 1) S-53 Fast Times, Frank Beck, May’s Landing, NJ 2) S-1 Playin Again, R. Sam Horner, Baltimore, MD 3) S-33 Keen’s Sunday Money, Doug Martin, Purcellville, VA 5 Litre 1) E-50 The PropTalk Mistress, Baker/Cattaneo, Chester, MD 2) E-30 Big Bird by Pennzoil, Budget Buster Racing, Cinnaminson, NJ 3) E-816 A&A Shameless Batt, Donald Thompson, Cordova, MD National Modified 1) NM 30 Big Bird by Pennzoil, Budget Buster Racing, Cinnaminson, NJ 2) NM 928 Illusion, Scott Liddycoat, Hayes, VA 3) NM 370 Sonic Speed, William McCowan, Queenstown, MD Jersey Skiff 1) JS-71 Beverly Ann, Sidney Johnson, Cambridge, MD 2) JS-99 Veri Cheri, Dave Greenlaw, Upper Black Eddy, PA 3) JS- 9 Kentucky Blue, Robert G. Presley Jr. Rock Hall, MD

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Fish News NOAA Hosts Recreational Fishing Summit

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he old adage—lead, follow, or get the hell out of the way—seems apropos when talking about National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries, at least on the sportfishing side. Most recreational fishing leaders aren’t shy to claim the federal agency has failed to properly manage recreational fisheries, much less understand the sport’s nuances. In April, NOAA hosted its Fisheries Recreational Fishing Summit, which it billed as a series of meetings to bridge the gap between the recreational angling community and federal fisheries managers. All the major players attended the two-day summit that drew people from across the United States, who discussed challenges and solutions for federal fisheries management. “The excellent turnout at this summit tells me that you want to be heard. And I am here to tell you that NOAA is not only listening, but we are also ready to roll up our sleeves and get to work with you,” said NOAA Fisheries Management Services Director Dr. Jane Lubchenco in her opening remarks. “I want to start by making one thing very clear: NOAA is committed to working with the recreational fishing community. NOAA’s commitment—my commitment—to saltwater anglers is not a hollow one. We do not intend to make empty promises,” Dr. Lubchenco added. Coastal Conservation Association’s Richen Brame commented in a press statement that “No matter how hard they (NOAA) try, they cannot fit us neatly into the same management box as commercial fishermen. While I will not bet the ranch on it, there are at least signs of hope emanating from this conference that NOAA Fisheries is trying to understand recreational fisheries and may begin to manage them properly.” Stay tuned.

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he weather window on Opening Day of the trophy rockfish season was a narrow one, especially for boats under 35 feet. Although conditions were tolerable at daybreak, northwest winds built seas to four feet by midmorning. The wind was as inglorious as the Orioles’ last 10 games, and anglers took a beating. But the window cracked open enough for Galesville, MD, resident Russell Knapp to catch, and then release, a 50plus inch rockfish to take top honors in the Ninth Annual Boatyard Bar & Grill Rockfish Tournament in Eastport. Knapp’s striper hit a “John Deere green,” three-ounce bucktail trolled off the False Channel at the mouth of the Choptank River, earning him his first win in nine tries. “Never give up,” said a happy but exhausted Knapp at the Boatyard’s party afterward as he sipped on a liquid pain reliever. Wayne Petrone of Eastport skippered the 27-foot Rum Runner II, from which Knapp reeled in the winning fish, a cow Knapp estimated at 50 pounds that had already released her eggs. Place

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The Boatyard Bar & Grill format is unique among Chesapeake striper tourneys in that it’s a catch-andrelease event. Instead of weighing in rockfish at the dock, anglers take a digital photo of the fish against a 48-inch measuring stick. The rockfish is then released into the Bay to fight another day. Obviously, organizers put a lot of faith in angler integrity not to game the system, and by all accounts, it has worked very well. Joe Evans, chief judge on loan from Maryland Department of Natural Resources Fisheries, says “it’s encouraging that every big rockfish we checked in (via digital photo) was quickly released.” Evans added that next year it’s the event’s 10th anniversary, so he expects something extra special. More than 150 boats competed in this year’s tournament, which has local flavor throughout. Proceeds benefit the Annapolis Police Department’s Youth Fishing Camp, Coastal Conservation Association of Maryland, and the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. Anglers Sports Center, Annapolis Boat Sales, and PropTalk are major sponsors,

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along with other local businesses that help support the event. Andrew Wendell, the 2009 champion, placed second with a 47 1/4-inch striper he caught at the Bay Bridge, Bill Judge earned third place, with a 45-incher, and fourth place went to Jim Gill with a 43 3/8-inch rockfish. The “Youth Division” winner was Nito Omeechevarria (age 11) with a 38 5/8–inch striper.

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Nico Omeechevarria (age 11)

Chris Sentimore

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Tim Campbell

Shawn Kimbro

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Russell Knapp

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Bill Judge

Stan Welle

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Jamie Gill

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Allen Fritsch

Mike Gombert

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Charlie Findley

Bob Olsen

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White Parachute

42 1/2"

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Mark Asche

Craig Rohrer

Kevin Who?

Bloody Point

White Parachute

42 3/8"

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Mike Lande

Chris Conner

Reel Ex'cuse

Breezy

White Umbrella

42"

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Bill Greenfield

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White Umbrella

42"

10th

Jake Boulay

Rick Boulay

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Hacketts

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41 3/4"

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Keith McCart

Scott Snyder

Salty Nuts

False Channel

Yellow Tandem

41 3/4"

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Paul Phlauger

Matt Hartman

Sellfish II

Chesapeake Beach

False Shad

41 1/2"

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Dave Anderson

Nels Olson

America

Thomas Point Light

White Shad

41 "

14th

James Lawson

Wayne Petrone

Rumrunner II

False Channel

White Shad

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Zach Krissoff

Andy Hughes

Full Moon

Chesapeake Beach

White Bucktail

40 7/8"

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Fish News

by Capt. C.D. Dollar

Blue Crab Fishery on the Rebound, According to State Dredge Surveys (Press Release Excerpts Courtesy of Maryland Department of Natural Resources)

aryland Governor Martin O’Malley announced April 14 that the Chesapeake Bay’s blue crab population has increased substantially for the second straight year. The results of the most recent winter dredge survey show a dramatic 60 percent increase in Maryland’s crab population. The survey indicates that 2008 management measures put into place through a historic collaboration with Virginia and the Potomac River Fisheries Commission are continuing to pay dividends, with the crab population at its highest level since 1997. Governor O’Malley made the announcement from the Crab Deck at Fisherman’s Inn at Kent Narrows, MD. “Today, we can see firsthand what progress looks and feels like on the Chesapeake Bay. Today, because of the unprecedented partnership between Maryland and Virginia and tough decisions over the past two years, the Chesapeake Bay blue crab population is estimated to be 658 million crabs—a 60-percent increase over last year and the highest total population estimate since 1997,” said Governor O’Malley. The population estimate is the result of the 2009-2010 Bay-wide winter dredge survey, conducted annually by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and the Virginia Institute of Marine Science. Last year, the survey estimated 400 million crabs overwintered in the Chesapeake Bay. The Bay-wide blue crab winter dredge is the primary survey used to assess the condition of the Chesapeake Bay blue crab population. Since 1990, the survey has employed dredges to sample blue crabs at 1500 sites throughout the Chesapeake Bay from December through March. By sampling during winter, when blue crabs are stationary, buried in the mud and stationary, scientists can develop, with good precision, estimates of the number of crabs present in the Bay.

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FISH FORECASTS

Opening day Photo stripercourtesy laid against the Boatyard Bar & Grill yardstick. of Capt. Kevin Josenhans

e’re only a week into the 2010 trophy rockfish season, and already PropTalk’s new editor Gary Reich has cracked the whip to avert my attention from shad and migrating stripers to take a stab at predicting the next month’s fishing. But that’s fine with me since the stretch from mid-May to mid-June is one of my favorite times of year. The year is still fresh with some of the best angling opportunities ahead of us. It’s warm but not yet stifling hot, and usually thunderstorms aren’t an issue. The arrival of June trumpets the parade of bottom fish— flounder, spot, and croakers. Anglers in the Southern Bay are the first to wrestle with big black and red drum, and

apt. Mark Galasso of Tuna the Tide Charters (Grasonville, MD) says smaller bait should start showing up in June, and right on its heels will be the smaller rockfish. “Look for birds starting to work. Based on what is happening now, it should be a good month,” Capt. Mark says. “We’ll be jigging in the main Bay around Kent Island. At times we’ll troll until we find them. If small spot show up, live-lining at the mouth of the Eastern Bay should prove productive, and we might even see a few blues early this year.” Capt. Mark Galasso Tuna the Tide Charters (410) 310-1200 exploredelmarva.com capmarco@atlanticbb.net

apt. Walt of Light Tackle Charters (Eastern Shore) will lead clients to the shallows of Tangier Sound in search of stripers and speckled trout this month. During late spring and throughout the summer months, he runs out of Crisfield, MD, to the Bay, where he focuses on structure fishing in deeper waters, or around habitat like grass beds and stumps in shallow water. “In cases where the water is clear enough, we’ll sight-fish and cast to feeding fish we see in the shallows,” Capt. Walt says. “Light tackle and fly gear are the tools for this fishery. I’ll also spend some time flounder fishing in Tangier and Pocomoke sounds, and also at the seaside inlets in Ocean City, MD, Chincoteague, VA, and Wachapreague, VA.” Capt. Walt Light Tackle Charters ltcharters.com (410) 957-1664

Ron Smyser, of Delaware, holds a 52-inch Susky flats linesider caught on 15-pound tackle. Photo courtesy of Captain Walt

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spadefish, blues, and cobia also begin to show. By Memorial Day weekend, enough big black drum will travel north to garner the attention of Maryland fishermen. Offshore anglers will try their luck for sharks and big bluefish, and inshore the wrecks will populate with flounder and sea bass. After a long and stormy winter, no elixir is smoother than late-spring fishing. (Editor’s Note: I invited Capt. Dollar to fly fish for hickory shad before I “cracked the whip,” but a 3:30 a.m. wakeup call for a trip up to Deer Creek doesn’t even appeal to me—but I went up anyway and managed to spank only a few, as the spawn hadn’t really begun yet.)

n the party boat Morning Star, Capt. Monty Hawkins (Ocean City, MD) will fish for flounder, sea bass, and tautog on the offshore wrecks, as well as for bluefish and croakers this month. He sails from the Ocean City Fishing Center. Capt. Monty Hawkins Morning Star (410) 520-2076 morningstarfishing.com

apt. Dan Harrison is fired up because he knows that June is normally a great month down Crisfield way. “If all goes well, stripers, trout, blues, and croakers will be the norm,” Capt. Dan says. “All can be caught on the fly or light tackle, using artificial lures such as Bass Assassins, Storm lures, Calcuttas, and a variety of others. Work the tide for the best fishing.” He says that fly casters do well on a variety of gamefish by throwing Clousers in chartreuse/white, crab, blue/ silver, and white colors. Capt. Dan Harrison Salty Fly Guide Service (410) 968-0219 captdanh1@verizon.net

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apt. Kevin Josenhans of Josenhans Fly Fishing (Eastern Shore) remarks that June on Tangier Sound “brings with it the much anticipated influx of several migratory species that Maryland Bay anglers can only experience for three, maybe four months of the year.” Bluefish have had a comeback of sorts over the past few seasons, with fish averaging two to six pounds, providing exciting action for fly- and light-tackle anglers alike. Capt. Kevin says to check the Target Ships first, since it is one spot where he sees consistently fast action with these voracious feeders. “Cast metal spoons and epoxy Clouser deep minnows toward surface fish as they feed hungrily on bay anchovy and menhaden schools,” Capt. Kevin adds. Schoolie rockfish and speckled trout are other warm-weather visitors, and their numbers increase as the month progresses. Croakers, Spanish mackerel (late summer), spadefish, and even cobia make appearances, and Capt. Kevin says it isn’t uncommon for his clients to catch five or six species during a single outing. Once the weather stays warm, the flounder take up residence along the channel edges of Tangier Sound and the Bay proper. “Drift minnow and squid combinations in 15- to 30-foot depths, just outside the crab pot line,” Capt. Kevin says. “Big baits for big fish rings especially true when it comes to flounder. Try to find the largest minnows you can, or even live spot, to increase your chance at a limit.” Capt. Kevin Josenhans Josenhans Fly Fishing josenhansflyfishing.com (443) 783-3271

apt. Sonney Forrest of Reel Relief Charters knows that with May and June arrive the Bay’s bottom species, and in good numbers and sizes. “The first to show up are normally the Atlantic croakers. In the daytime you can catch them, but the fish are normally small. The larger, more aggressive croakers come at the edge of dark. Ounce-for-ounce they are one of the hardest pulling fish in the Bay,” Capt. Sonney says. “You can limit out on many evenings fishing over the local oyster bars and hard-bottom areas. Starting down near Point Lookout in Cornfield Harbor, there are rock piles that hold croaker on the Potomac River up to the St. Marys River in 25- to 35-foot depths. The best baits are bloodworms or squid, although artificial baits can work as well and last longer on the hook,” Capt. Sonney adds. “Great eating-size flounder come in about late May into June, when the water temperature nears 60 degrees,” Capt. Sonney says. “They are found near moving water and on sandy or muddy bottom areas. We drift-fish for them using Flounder Pounder Rigs, long three-foot leaders with Kala Hooks weighted to the bottom. When the bait (normally minnows) comes along, they attack it. Some larger flounder will even attack a bucktail with a small spot or squid attached.” Capt. Sonney likes the mouth of the Patuxent River and the edges and steep drop-offs along Taylors Island for big flounder fishing. Capt. Sonney Forrest Reel Relief Charters captainsonney.com (443) 532-0836

apt. Jeremy Blunt, aboard the Samurai 1, says June means one thing: sharks! “June kicks off our season in Ocean City, MD,” Capt. Jeremy says. “We will be targeting mako, thresher, and blue sharks during the first half of the month, and as the waters warm, we can expect the hammerhead, sandbar, and dusky sharks to follow.” Capt. Jeremy adds that the highlight of the month will be the 30th Annual Ocean City Shark Tournament, which will be held at the Ocean City Fishing Center June 17-19. Captain Jeremy Blunt Samurai 1 Charters jeremy91873@aol.com (410) 507-4150

apt. Chris Newsome of Bay Fly Fishing says, “Spring has sprung at last! It couldn’t get here soon enough for me after the horrible winter.” On May 15, he’ll be back on the water with a new boat—a 24-foot Triton 240LTS Pro, which is an awesome fishing machine. He’ll fish the spring striper season, which runs until June 15, but after that, it’ll be catch-and-release until October 4. “These fish make terrific catch-and-release sport throughout the spring, summer, and fall. We target them around shallow water structures during this time, which in my opinion is the most exciting way to fish for them,” Capt. Chris says. “With the warmer water come speckled trout, redfish, and flounder. The last few years have produced terrific late spring and summer catches of trophy specks and quality redfish.” Capt. Chris Newsome Bay Fly Fishing (804) 815-4895 bayflyfishing.com

Edgar Popp with a beautiful spring rockfish caught with his father, Captain Jeff Popp. Photo by Captain Jeff Popp

rom May through June, Capt. Jeff Popp will run out of Solomons to live-line spot for a really nice grade of rockfish. “There will also be breaking fish on some days, and as late June arrives there will be more breaking fish,” Capt. Popp says. Capt. Jeff Popp captjeffpopp@yahoo.com (410) 790-2015

The Target Ships can offer some exciting lower Bay light-tackle bluefish action. Photo by Captain Kevin Josenhans.

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SLIPS 20’ - 40’ Slips, Pier 4 Marina 301 4th St., Eastport, across from Annapolis Yacht Club. Keep your boat where the Hinckley and Sabre dealers keep theirs. Electric, water, & showers. (410) 990-9515. www. pier4annapolis.com 28’ - 38’ Slips Power & sail, cozy, intimate MD Clean Marina in protected Deale harbor, excellent boating & fishing, free Wi-Fi & pumpout, 30 mins. from DC. (410) 867-7919, www. rockholdcreekmarina.com 30’ - 35’ Slips Available Annapolis City Marina, Ltd. in the heart of Eastport. Includes electric, water, restrooms with showers, and gated parking. Give us a call at (410) 268-0660, www. annapoliscitymarina.com. 40’ Slip, Back Creek Electric included, depth 8’-plus, 13’ beam, no liveaboards, not pets, $5,000 for the year. (410) 2710112. Don’t Pay Annapolis Rates this Winter Winter storage $3/foot/month. $90 minimum. $12/foot HWBL. In-water storage open and covered up to 50 feet LOA. Full-service BY or DIY. Winterization, sail & battery storage, variety of services: brightwork, shrinkwrap, ask us! 7-foot depth. 30-Ton TraveLift. (804) 472-3955, www. colespoint.com Modern, Floating Marina - Upper Bay Slips up to 50 feet available. Convenient to N. Maryland and tri-state area and I-95. North East River Y/C www.NERYC. com, ph: (410) 287-6333. Oxford, Talbot County, MD - 30’ - 55’ Slips Oxford, Talbot County, MD – 30’ – 55’ slips available for Power Boats and/ or Sailboats. All 3 marinas are Clean Marina certified in a quiet, quaint town. Go to www.campbellsboatyards.com or information on marinas and the slip layout. E-mail info@ campbellsboatyards.com or call 410226-5592 for pricing information. Powerboat Slips & In/Out Boatel Space Spring Price Specials – Deale, MD – Great boating and fishing – Pool – Showers – Sales – Parts – Service – Inboard – Outboard – Sterndrive. Gates Marine Service, (410) 867-9666 or (301) 261-9200. Slip For Sale - Magothy Marina 32’ by 12’2” Fresh docks, onsite fuel, pumpout, heads, showers, swimming pool, launching ramp, and ice. Secure parking. Power and water at slip.(410) 975-9881.

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SURVEYORS ABYI Marine Surveyors, LLC Power & sailboat surveys, big or small, gas or dsl. Contact Derek Rhymes, NAMS-CMS and SAMS A.M.S. (410) 268-4404 or toll-free (866) 608-4404. Accredited SAMS Marine Surveyor Capt. Jon Sheller, AMS, established 1980, serving MD/DC/VA, ABYC Master Marine Technician, Power & Sail, Gas & Diesel. Pre-Purchase, Insurance, Finance, Corrosion, (410) 349-7016, jons2011@aol.com

DONATIONS Maryland Maritime Foundation Needs your help. Through donations of boats, equipment, and other items, we provide funds for education and other opportunities to organizations and individuals. We also have boats for sale at great prices - allowing you to get on the water. (301) 509-3206, director@ mdmaritime.org . Boat, Car, and RV Donations Needed Possible cash back. Fast pickup. Tax receipt given. Proceeds spent locally for college education grants. www. kidsfundinc.org, (410) 532-9330, (877) 532-9330.

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24’ Bayliner 245 Sport Cruiser ’05 Excellent cond., low hrs. Loaded! A/C, heat, 5.7L Mercruiser Bravo III, camper canvas w/screens, marine head, sleeps 4, boatel kept. Call Jon 703-880-8231.

12’ Nautica RIB 12 Jet ’99 - $7,500 Low hrs, pristine cond., fast (40-45 mph) & safe for watersports/tender. Request full-color flyer/specs from Ron at rmessano-hbf@comcast.net or (302) 540-7805. 17’ Invader ’87 Bow rider, excellent cond., 2007 trailer, 4.3-L OMC I/O w/352 hrs, covers, Sea Scouts, $3000, James Klimek, (240) 271-4631, jk3043@aol. com.

24' Ellis Hardtop Lobster Boat '94 - one owner; lovely pocket yacht. Maine quality; Mercruiser V-6; 15-knot cruise; radar; enclosed head; full canvas; new listing. Only $47,500. Rick Casali 410-279-5309 rickc@noyceyachts.com

21’ Supra ’91 Good cond., trailer-fair cond., inbd Ford 351, ski tow boat, Sea Scouts, $5000 obo, James Klimek, (240) 271-4631, jk3043@aol.com, or Steve Alexander, (301) 646-0805, stevedalex@msn.com 22’ Mathews Brothers Classic Bay Cruiser ’02 Surprise Fiberglass hull. Yanmar 100hp dsl engine. Stored and maintained by IndoorBoatStorage. Available for immediate purchase. SALE PENDING $79,999 Call Mathews Brothers at (410) 479-9720.

248LS Monterey Montura ‘03, Navy blue hull, low hour Mercruiser 350 MAG w/ new outdrive, Stereo/CD Garmin GPS, full canvas, porto-pottie, 12V Refrigerator, Well cared for by Prestige Yacht Management! Asking $25,900.00 All reasonable offers considered, Photos @ www.yachtview.com 410-923-1400 office 443-223-7864 cell/John Kaiser

Donate Your Boat And help teach atrisk teens to sail. (202) 478-0396, www. planet-hope.org Full Fair Market/Book Value for Your Boat 501(c)(3) private foundation seeks boat donations for use within educational programs. Fully tax deductible. Free boat surveys provided. Free hauling/ transport. Also accept cars, trucks, and other items of value. Also seeking volunteer sailboat and powerboat instructors. (410) 591-9900

22’ Shamrock Walk-Around Furuno Radar/Chart Plotter GPS/ Fishfinder Canvas Eising-glass Bazooka Speakers Sea Maxx 5.7 EFI 320 hp PCM Marine 350 hrs Rocket Launchers & More $32,500. dc@bollardyachts.com David Cox 410-310-3476 (m)

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22’ Sea Ray 220 ‘07 Select With the Mercruiser Bravo III 260 HP and ONLY 70 HOURS, this boat is capable of some serious athleticism! $29,900. Located at Chester, MD. 800.442.7601. Pictures and more specs at www.clarkslanding.com.

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25’ Chris Craft Corsair ’03- flag blue hull, Heritage teak package, GPS, 420 hp V-8, exhaust bypass, new manifolds & risers, custom trailer. Turns heads in any harbor, and shows like new. $59,900. Rick Casali 410-2795309 or rickc@noyceyachts.com 25’ Doral ’99 This is a great weekender with galley, enclosed head, dinette that converts to a double berth plus a double berth aft of the companionway steps. S-Mercruiser 320-hp engine cruises at 35 and top out at 40, depthsounder, Magellan Nav 6500 GPS w/Mid Chesapeake charts, VHF, Stereo, Shore power and much more. She is clean and ready to go. Asking $29,500 OBYS 410226-0100

25' Ranger Tugs R25 ‘08 This R25 is trailerable! The hull is fast and efficient with great comfortable cruising capabilities and accommodations up to 5 people. $138,000 Gratitude Yachting Center (410) 639-7111 www.gratitudeyachting.com

26’ Eastport ‘10 Modeled after the successful 32, the 26 has traditional Chesapeake Bay Styling, single Volvo D3-220HP diesel for fuel economy and range, aft bench, navigator helm chairs, long hard top for protection from elements. Below features v-berth, storage, head for over-niting. Many options available. 443-951-1380 www.eastportyacht.com

26’ Pursuit ‘05 Center console with cuddy cabin; twin 225-hp Yamahas; 160 hrs, head, windlass, new battery, charger, plot charter, VHF, Stalite radio. Great for fishing or cruising. $83,000 obo, (410) 404-0070.

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26’ Four Winns ‘03 With Trailer & generator. Barely used and in top condition, priced at $47,000 Call (443) 650-0316 or www.knot10.com

28' Albin TE '00 Very lightly used & meticulously cared for. A beautiful dark blue hull & oyster decks make this boat a standout at any dock. Offered at $81,900. Contact David Malkin at (410) 280-2038 or David@ NorthPointYachtsSales.com

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26’ Regulator 26FS ’03 One of the cleanest 26FS Regulators on the market. Custom hull color midnight blue with silver and white waterline that has been waxed over a New black bottom make this boat a sight to see. Offered at special pricing . Contact Ken Comerford at (410) 280-2038 or Ken@NorthPointYachtSales.com

28’ Atlantic Craft ’05 Perfect for the Bay! Roomy cabin and large cockpit. Low hrs on 7.4L Mercrusier!! Outfiitted to fish with riggers, electronics, windlass and more. $60,000. (410) 476-4414, www.compositeyacht.biz

28’ Sea Ray 280 ‘07 Sundancer Sea Ray's number one selling cruiser, this 280 Sundancer is better than new with more warranty and priced a lot less! Mercruiser 4.3L MPI Alpha. $79,900. Located at Chester, MD. 800.442.7601. Pictures and more specs at www.clarkslanding.com. 29’ Mathews Brothers Patriot ’02 JWB Fiberglass hull. Yanmar 315hp dsl engine. Kept in top cond. at MathewsBros IndoorBoatStorage facility. $150,000 Purchase today! Call Mathews Brothers at (410) 479-9720. 29’ Mathews Brothers Patriot ’04 Summer Inn Fiberglass hull. Yanmar 315hp diesel engine. Kept in top cond. at MathewsBros IndoorBoatStorage facility. JUST REDUCED $162,500 Purchase today! Call Mathews Brothers at (410) 479-9720.

28’ Cape Dory Flybridge Fast Trawler ’89 30 ft. overall. AP, single engine, bow-thruster, 4-yr-old engine. Price reduction: Asking $59,000 Offers encouraged. Yard maintained, dry stored in winter. Jerry at (410) 440-9882. 28’ Carolina Classic ’09 Twin 260-hp Volvo dsls. Hardtop with full enclosure. Reverse cycle AC. Electric windlass. CLEARANCE PRICED $169,950 Chesapeake Yacht Sales (804) 7769898 orinfo@cysboat.com,

29' MJM 29z ‘07 3 miles per gallon at 24 knots will ease the pain at the gas dock. Wrap around seating for more people than you probably want to take out. Price Reduction $259,900 Contact Paul Mikulski at Paul@northpointyachtsales.com or (410) 280-2038 29’ Robbins by MathewsBros ’03 Miss Claire Fiberglass hull, 310 Marine Power gas engine, Top cond. at IndoorBoatStorage. Available for immediate purchase. $68,500 Call Mathews Brothers at (410) 479-9720.

27’ Grady White ’99 Sailfish With twin Yamaha 225s. Fish ready with low hrs $44,900 Call (410) 827-9090 or www.knot10.com 27’ Tiara Open ’87 $39,500 Fresh Flag Blue Awlgrip, new canvas & enclosure, twin 270 Crusaders, boat is in excellent shape. Owner moving up, looking for offers. Call Ned Dozier, The Yacht Group, (443) 995-0732, www. theyachtgroup.com

280 Sea Ray Sundancer ’03 Twin Mercruiser 4.3L MPI engines w/alpha drives. A/C, generator, Just detailed white hull with Blue canvas. Like New Condition, lift kept, Must see ASAP! Priced below current comps at $49,900. All reasonable offers encouraged. Photos @ www.yachtview.com, (410) 923-1400 or (443) 223-7864 John Kaiser/cell anytime.

29’ Robbins Chesapeake Bay boat ’03 Built by the Mathews Bros. 310-hp Marine Power gas engine, cruises @ 20 knots and tops out @ 26 knots. Flag Blue hull make her stand out in a crowd. FBG canopy, dual helm stations, windlass, Furuno 1650 GPS, radar, depth, VHF, Am/Fm/CD stereo with 4 speakers, trolling valve and more. Asking $68,500 OBYS (410) 226-0100. 29’ Sea Ray Sun Sport ’01 Twin Mercruiser 350s, 220 hrs, stored in heated building, loaded. $49,950 Call Ned Dozier, The Yacht Group, (443) 995-0732, www.theyachtgroup.com

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29’ Talaria 29 R 2009 BOOMERANG is as close to a new boat as you will get for this year!! A mere 105 hours on her engine. She comes with a brand new boat warranty and the reminder of her warranty on her Volvo 435hp diesel. Cruises at 31kts. Offered by Hinckley Yachts, contact Peter Howard phoward@hinckleyyachts.com or 410.263.0095

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29’ Sea Ray 290 ‘99 Sundancer Comes with a custom trailer. Maximum twin Mercruiser 5.7 EFI Alpha and a great layout both in the cockpit and the cabin. $49,900. Located at Chester, MD. 800.442.7601. Pictures and more specs at www.clarkslanding.com. 30’ Mainship ‘01 Popular Downeast cruiser w/single 250-hp Cummins dsllow hrs. Sleeps 2. Enclosed head w/ shower, full galley. Complete electronics. $79,900. Chesapeake Yacht Sales (877) 434-7039, info@cysboat.com 30’ Mainship Pilot ’98 $64,500 – Priced to sell! Yanmar 230hp dsl, bow thruster, reverse cycle heat/Air, plotter, full cockpit canvas, excellent cond.! Call Tony Tumas: day or evening (443) 553-5046. email: tony@greatblueyachts.com, Visit our web: www.greatblueyachts.com 30’ Sea Ray ’03 Twin Merc 350’s, gen, cherry interior, and very clean inside and out for $69,900 Call (410) 827-9090 or www.knot10.com

300 Sea Ray Sundancer ’03, w/twin Mercruiser 5.0L MPI’s with 50 hours! Kohler generator and Air conditioning! Currently on land being fully detailed and bottom painted. All mechanicals being serviced including outdrives. In water Smiths Marina slip may convey with sale ($3200 value) $68,900 Photos @ www.yachtview.com 410-923-1400 or 443-223-7864 John Kaiser cell/anytime. 31’ Mainship Pilot ’09 Yanmar 315-hp dsl. Fully enclosed pilothouse sedan. Bow thruster. Windlass. Generator. A/C with reverse cycle heat. CLEARANCE PRICED $189,000 Chesapeake Yacht Sales (804) 776-9898 or info@cysboat. com 31’ Marlago Open CC ’02 $64,900, 157 one-owner hrs on 200 HPDI Yamahas, perfect shape and recently detailed. Owner moving up. Call Ned Dozier, The Yacht Group (800) 827-8089.

32’ Carman ‘98 Ready to fish, crab, or cruise? This 32' Carman is ready with a 230hp single Volvo Turbo Diesel I/O $69,995 Call (443) 650-0316 or www.knot10.com 32’ Ches. Deadrise ’00 PRICE REDUCED TO $45,000!!! No engine or gear, Ready to drop in gas or dsl, Finished to fish, Full electronics, Fresh Awlgrip, (410) 476-4414, www. compositeyacht.biz

32’ Mabry ‘03 Yanmar 315HP, Electronics, Full Equipment, Beautifully Finished, $130,000. (410)476-4414 www.compositeyacht.biz 32’ Maxum ’99 Low hrs, Clean & ready to go. Generous accommodations w/ double berth fore 7 aft. Convertible dinette, full galley. Double wide helm seat, walk-thru windshield. T-5.7 Mercruisers, Kohler Generator. Family fun boat. $58,500 Sassafras Harbor Marina Yacht Sales (888) 221-5022

34’ Rinker Fiesta Vee ’03 Blue Hull. Less than 100 hours. Spacious interior, stall shower, cockpit seating for eight, full wet bar, walk-thru windshield. Electric engine hatch. T-350’s w/Bravo II outdrives. Generator, Dinghy w/outboard. $88,000 Sassafras Harbor Marina Yacht Sales (888)221-5022 34’ Sea Ray ’01 The best priced 34 Sundancer out there. New canvas and exceptional at this price. $75,000 Call (757) 438-1494 or www.knot10.com

33’ Cruisers 3372 Express ’03 Twin engines, AC/generator, low hrs, fully loaded. Motivated sellers, reasonable offers encouraged. Priced below current comps at $79,000. Photos @ www.yachtview.com John Kaiser (443) 223-7864 cell anytime. 34’ Silverton ‘05 Meticulously cared for convertible offers 2 staterooms, huge galley, split head & spacious cockpit & flybridge. Twin 375-hp 6.0L Crusaders. $159,500 Chesapeake Yacht Sales 877/434-7039, info@cysboat.com

34' Formula PC '99 A well built boat with plenty of sex appeal! Sleeps 6, both staterooms have privacy curtains. Entire aft section of cockpit can be turned into a giant sunken sunpad. Good performer, cruises at 23 knots. $110,000 Gratitude Yachting Center (410)639-7111 www.gratitudeyachting.com

32' Custom Downeast ‘82 Beautiful example of down east styling tempered with fly bridge cruiser. Many upgrades and very efficient powered with Volvo TAMD60B turbo diesel. Price Reduction $78,000 Contact David Malkin at (410) 280-2038 or David@northpointyachtsales.com 32’ Island Gypsy ’83 Sedan Trawler Powered by single 135-hp Ford-Lehman. New 5KW Gen-set, Air, Propane Galley and fully enclosed Fly-Bridge $72,500 Crusader YS (410) 269-0939, www. crusaderyachts.com

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34’ Mainship Trawler I ’79 $42,500 Perkins 160hp dsl, 3.5kw Gen set, AC., upper & lower helms, full fly bridge canvas, inverter 7 much more. Clean! Recent survey Call Tony Tumas: day or evening (443) 553-5046. www. greatblueyachts.com; email: tony@ greatblueyachts.com.

34' Mainship Pilot Soft Top '02- dark blue hull, full tan canvas w/ enclosure; thruster; GPS/plotter; radar; windlass; new A/C; new stereo/CD; new inverter. Low hrs on 370 hp Yanmar; 16-knot cruise. Best on market. $149,900. Rick Casali 410-279-5309 rickc@noyceyachts.com

35' Cruisers Espirit 1997 - Low hours - aft cabin sleeper upgrade and ready to cruise the bay - a comfortable weekend boat - $79,900. John McDevitt - Bluewater Yacht Sales 610-220-5619. 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’ Doral 350 Sport Cruiser ’95 All the options! Bow Thruster, AC/Gen., TV/VCR, ice maker, fridge, full galley, GPS plotter, trim tabs, power bow spotlight, elect. windlass, two staterooms, Mercruiser 7.2l engines, 24k cruise/33.4k top speed. $39,900. Motivated sellers, all reasonable offers encouraged. 100s of photos @ www.yachtview.com John Kaiser (443) 223-7864 cell anytime 35’ Marlago ’07 Verado 275s, beautiful burgundy Awlgrip, T-Top, enclosure, loaded, lift kept. $138,000 Call Ned Dozier, The Yacht Group, (443) 9950732, www.theyachtgroup.com

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35’ Silverton Aft Cabin ’98 Sidewalk deck model. Spacious full beam salon, two staterooms with stall showers. Large Flybridge, staircase from swim platform to aft deck. Low hours on T-454 EFI’s plus Kohler Generator. $95,000 Sassafras Harbor Marina Yacht Sales (888)221-5022 35’ Silverton MY ’03 Shows like new and is priced well to sell. Loaded boat with 2 large staterooms like new at $159,900 Call (410) 827-9090 or www. knot10.com

35’ Tiara Open ’02 Twin dsl, hardtop, dark interior. Lift kept and ready for a serious buyer to step aboard. $199,000 Call (410) 827-9090 or www.knot10.com

35’ Tiara Open ’02 All the right options; low hrs on turbo Cummins; upgraded electronics & canvas; shed kept; meticulous care; best on the market today. Asking only $199,000 Contact Rick Casali 410-279-5309 or rickc@noyceyachts.com 35’ Tiara Open ’98 T-Cummins 370-hp dsls. This is a lovely, well equipped, lightly used & meticulously maintained vessel. Excellent electronics package, comfortable interior, and preferred engines. Seriously for sale and looking for offers! Asking $139,500. OBYS (410) 226-0100.

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36' Hinckley Picnic Boat Classic ‘99 HAIL MARY is a great boat that is ready to go. She is easily seen in Oxford, Maryland. Interior provides sleeping berths and stowage, head with shower, and a galley that offer comfortable accommodations for two. $ 260,000 Offered by Hinckley Yacht Brokerage, contact Peter (410) 263-0095 or phoward@hinckleyyachts.com 36’ Hinckley Picnic Boat EP ’05 SHADOW is a fine example of a late model EP. She boasts a wonderful entertaining platform with a built in BBQ and sink in the cockpit and plenty of seating in the pilothouse. $430,000 Offered by Hinckley Yachts, contact Peter Howard (410) 263-0095 or phoward@hinckleyyachts.com 36’ Luhrs Convertible ’03 T/Cats, low hrs, many updates, just surveyed, our trade. Boat is turnkey and beautiful. At our offices and ready to fish or cruise. Call Ned Dozier, The Yacht Group, (443) 995-0732, www.theyachtgroup.com

36’ Nauset Sedan Cruiser ‘03 High quality DownEast Yacht, lightly used, completely equipped for cruising, outstanding condition! Electronics duplicated helm/flybridge, single Cummins, Generator, Bowthruster, A/C. $249,000 Gratitude Yachting Center (410) 639-7111 www.gratitudeyachting.com 37’ Egg Harbor Convertible ’01 This is an exceptionally clean vessel that has been professionally maintained! Only 580hrs on her Twin 420HP Caterpillar dsls. She has an inviting interior with above-average workmanship. 2 stateroom layout w/varnished teak woodwork, designer fabrics & top-shelf furnishings. She has been priced to sell & is looking for offers. Asking $194,500 OBYS (410) 226-0100.

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2009 T 29 R BANYAN HOUSE at $235,000

2001 Hinckley Picnic Boat Classic ENCORE at $310,000

1972 B 40 MK III Yawl ARETE at $150,000

2002 Hinckley Talaria 40 GENISTA at $650,000

High end listings always welcome! Peter Howard phoward@hinckleyyachts.com

37’ Formula ‘04 Silver Imron, Twin Mercs & Bravo III drives, Bow Thruster, the 37’ is the blend of speed and luxury $156,000 Call (443) 650-0316 or www.knot10.com

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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. Trojan 11 Meter ’88 $34,900 Two 454s. Gen set, Air/Heat, new radar/Plotter, Sub Zero side by side refrig & freezer. radar. Call Tony Tumas: (443) 553-5046. email: tony@greatblueyachts.com, Visit our web: www.greatblueyachts.com 38’ Evans Dead Rise ‘07 $195,000 USCG certified passenger/charter boat Cummins 8.3l Turbo dsl, bow thruster, Certified for 18 passenger, Pilot house w/convertible dinette & forward cabin. Excellent business opportunity! Call Tony Tumas: day or evening (443) 5535046. email: tony@greatblueyachts. com, Visit our web: www. greatblueyachts.com, 38’ Cruisers Yachts Express ’99 With Cat dsl power & many extras. Cherry interior, 2 staterooms and 2 heads w/ large salon & galley offer plenty of family space below. The 13’6” beam provides stability, safety, & lots of entertainment area for after hrs entertaining. Currently stored under cover & meticulously maintained. It does not get any better than this. Kadey-Krogen Yachts (800) 247-1230.

38' Marine Trader Tradewinds Sundeck ‘86 Good livability, little money! Twin Lehman 135's, 8.5kw Kohler Genset with low hours, new Norcold refrigerator, good instrumentation, knowledgeable owner. $99,000 Gratitude Yachting Center (410) 639-7111 www.gratitudeyachting.com

38' Mast & Mallet/Wesmac Down East '02 $70,000 in upgrades; Bristol condition; 440 Yanmar; bowthruster; new genset; new A/C heat; new electronics; new Awlgrip. $299,500 Contact Rick Casali 410-279-5309 or rickc@noyceyachts.com 40’ Avanti ’97 $79,900 Very Clean! Twin 8.2l Mercs, generator, Air/Heat, full canvas, centerline double in master cabin, perfect boat for entertaining and cruising. Call Tony Tumas: day or evening (443) 553-5046. email: tony@ greatblueyachts.com, Visit our web: www.greatblueyachts.com.

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40’ Bayliner Cockpit MY ’00 Three staterooms w/full berths. Two heads w/ showers. Full service galley, large dinette w/salon on same level. Lower helm, large aft deck. T-270 Cummins dsls, 8kw Westerbeke Gen. Great family yacht. $192,000 Sassafras Harbor Marina Yacht Sales (888) 221-5022 40’ Carver ’97 Spacious, well maintained fresh water aft cabin. Two staterooms, 2 heads. Galley & dinette down. Large salon. Aft deck wet bar, walk-around helm. T-7.4 Crusaders less than 400 hrs, 6.5 Kohler, Trac vision, molded steps to aft deck from swim platform. $134,900 Sassafras Harbor Marina Yacht Sales (888) 221-5022

42’ Custom Bay Built ’03 KIWI Solid fiberglass and shallow draft! Twin 420 Caterpillar dsls w/Hamilton Jet drives! Draws 20" at rest and 10" when running. 20 knot plus cruise speed and 30 knots @WOT. This is a very unique boat with all the best equipment. Onan 9 KW generator, AC & Heat, Furuno electronics, dual helm stations, windlass, outriggers, etc. Perfect for the Chesapeake, ICW or Bahamas. Built by the well respected Phil Jones on Hooper’s Island. Asking $289,000. Contact marc Thomas Luke Brown Yachts - (410) 991- 0939 or Marc@LukeBrown.com

43’ Eastbay HX43 ‘02 Mint! Loaded with standard factory/custom options. See what inside storage is about! Prepped for 2010 season! $535,000 Crusader YS (410) 269-0939 www.crusaderyachts.com

40’ Formula 400SS ’99 Super clean performance boat with 502 Motors. Low hrs and turn key. $110,000 Call (410) 827-9090 or www.knot10.com

40’ Robbins ’94 Caterpillar diesel, Electronics, Full Galley $130,000 (410) 476-4414 www.compositeyacht.biz 40’ Robbins by MathewsBros ’07 Madeline, Fiberglass hull. 540 Cummins dsl eng. Delivered in May of ’08, this highly customized boat is practically new! Available for immediate purchase. Asking $485,000 call MathewsBros at (410) 479-9720. 42’ Cruisers Yachts Express ’99 one owner, lift kept, Cat dsl power, low hrs w/ many extras & options. Lightly used in the Chesapeake Bay this proven winner has cherry interior, 2 staterooms, and 2 heads for the cruising couple w/friends or family. 14’ beam, raised spacious helm, and large cockpit space provide more than enough entertainment area. Ready to go. Kadey-Krogen Yachts (800) 2471230.

43’ Eastbay 00 EX This boat is ready for spring and waiting a new owner to enjoy. Boat is very easy to view! . Contact Ken Comerford at (410) 280-2038 or Ken@ NorthPointYachtsSales.com. Will be on display at the Bay Bridge Boat Show, Yacht Collections at Chesapeake Harbor and during the Spring Sails Event

42' Grand Banks '92 Comfortable live aboard - economic cruising boat bow thruster - new Northstar 6000i and new Avon 10’ RIB - brightwork covers - $310,000 - John McDevitt Bluewater Yacht Sales - (610) 220-5619.

42’ Jones ‘00 575 HP Diesel, Gen-set, A/C & Heat, Full Electronics, 6 Pack, Ready to Fish or Cruise. $239,000 www.compositeyacht.biz. (410) 476-4414 42’ Krogen Pilothouse Trawler ’95 Widebody model. This is a real waterman’s boat. Original owner. Maintained to high standards. Meticulous records & logs. Benefit from the owner’s extensive knowledge & experience. Located Solomons. KadeyKrogen Yachts (800) 247-1230 42’ Riviera Flybridge ’05 $499,000. 635hp Cummins QSM11s make it the fastest ever. Stidds, Sat TV, custom props, fish rigged but cruised only. Very custom, very nice. Call Ned Dozier, The Yacht Group, (800) 827-8089.

43’ Viking ’90 Convertible., 671 TIs. Cruise, entertain or fish in this wellmaintained 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, $60K obo, James Klimek, (240) 271-4631, jk3043@aol. com. 44’ Travers ’89 Custom built Chesapeake Bay Flybridge Sport Fish. Cedar plank over oak frame. Bulkheads and interior are mahogany with teak & holly interior floors. AC, full galley & accommodations for 6 overnight. Decks are fiberglass. T-Cummins 250-hp w/ less than 1000 hrs. Generator $66,000 Sassafras Harbor Marina Yacht Sales (888) 221-5022 45’ Californian Aft Cabin ’90 $185,900 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.

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45’ Cherubini ’01 Trawler Unique custom interior. Beautiful blue awlgrip hull. AC, genset, Espar furnace, cruising comfort, electronics galore! $395,000 Crusader Yacht Sales (410) 269-0939 www.crusaderyachts.com

46’ Custom Bay Built ‘04 Solid fiberglass hull built to Coast Guard specs with the best equipment. Twin 370 HP Cummins, Aqua Drive, Dripless shaft seals, 6 KW Northern Lights, 30,000 BTU AC/Heat, Furuno NavNet Radar & GPS, Simrad Autopilot, Windlass, and much more. A great family boat, or ICW cruiser, with high end yacht quality finish inside and out! Offered at $495,000 by Luke Brown Yachts - Contact Marc Thomas (410) 991-0939 or Marc@LukeBrown.com

“I had my 1982 Morgan listed for almost 6 months with one of Annapolis' "big" brokerage firms and never had any communication from them, never had any movement on my boat. I switched to John Kaiser, and within 3 weeks of listing with him John called and asked me if I was "ready to sell my boat" because he had an offer already. John was in constant communication with me before and after the offer and the sale went smoothly. I would recommend John to anybody who is ready to sell their boat.”

46 Fairline Phantom '07 - Low hours and the owner has spared nothing while caring for this beauty - $549,000 - John McDevitt - Bluewater Yacht Sales - 610-220-5619

46' Belkov Down East Express '01ex- "Big Easy". Among the prettiest yachts built in the region in decades; world-class looks and performance; 25-knot cruise; shows like new; lovely decor; Stidd helm & mate seating; dark blue Awlgrip; matching tender on platform. Asking $575,000. Bring offers! Try $399k. Rick Casali 410-279-5309 rickc@noyceyachts.com

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 $597,500 Offered by Luke Brown Yachts - Contact Marc Thomas (410) 991-0939 or Marc@LukeBrown.com 46’ Grand Banks Europa ’02 $629,000. Twin 3208 Cats with only 350 hrs. Beautiful boat, teak just done. At our docks. Call Paul Lippincott, The Yacht Group, (800) 827-8089.

46' Carman '01 TWIN John Deere 375HP, USCG Cert. 36 Passenger + 2 Crew, Fully Equipped Inside & Out, No Expense Spared, Incredibly Priced @ $269,900 (410) 476-4414 www.compositeyacht.biz

46’ Cruisers ’06 Hardtop Volvo 480 dsls, washer/dryer, thruster, two staterooms, $415,000. Call (410) 827-9090 or www.knot10.com

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47’ Grand Banks Eastbay Flybridge ‘06 Commissioned new in 2008 w/current and extended Caterpillar warranties till 2012 on her C-12 705 hp Diesels which cruise her at 26K and top at 31K! She is in flawless condition and has a current survey to confirm her pedigree as one of the highest quality yachts available. She features all the highest quality cruising inventory including a wireless yacht controller which will operate her bow & stern thrusters in concert with her engines to give her owner total control of her motion from anywhere on the yacht. Her owner has planned a trip to New England this summer and will be interested in selling her in the fall after their cruise. Please feel free to contact his agent John Kaiser @ 443-223-7864 to review her original purchase details and all of her current owners upgrades and additions! She is the finest and most fully equipped Eastbay 47’ available at half her replacement cost! Over 100 current photos @ www.yachtview.com 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’ Chris Craft Catalina ’87 $169,900, Heavily updated in past three years. Kept under cover. 3208 Cats. Beautiful boat. Call Ned Dozier, The Yacht Group, (800) 827-8089 . 48’ Krogen Whaleback ’00 The Whaleback is the biggest 48’ boat on the water – 3 staterooms, 2 heads, saloon & galley all on one level. Ship-like pilothouse with 360° visibility. AC and separate dsl heat. Fully found & readyto-go. Located Solomons Kadey-Krogen Yachts (800) 247-1230.

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50’ Sea Ray Sundancer ‘99 Newer Cat C12 dsls, very nice boat, at our office. Call Jim Lascaris at The Yacht Group, (800) 827-8089. 50’ Bestway ’87 Volvo dsls, shed kept, stabilizers, and an EZ2CY enclosure. Great layout to cruise or live on. $224,000 Call (410) 827-9090 or www.knot10.com 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.

50' Cherubini Independence '03 Thoughtfully equipped with the best! Extremely comfortable cruising yacht. Twin Yanmar diesel engines, Northern Lights Generator, washer/dryer, hydronic heat, A/C, full size refig/freezer, and a Jacuzzi Tub just to highlight a few features. $949,000 Gratitude Yachting Center (410) 639-7111 www.gratitudeyachting.com

50’ Fairline Low hours and the owner has spared nothing while caring for this beauty. John McDevitt - Bluewater Yacht Sales - (610) 220-5619.

48’ Selene ’04 A turnkey vessel. Lovingly maintained. Fully equipped for long range cruising and a comfortable live-aboard lifestyle. This is a must see vessel. Selene Annapolis (410) 2800006, john@seleneannapolis.com

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50’ Ocean ’82 Super Sport model. Three staterooms, large salon with galley down. Custom built interior cabinets. EZ2CY enclosure. Twin rebuilt 8V92’s plus Westerbeke 15KW Gen. A Must See. $145,000 Sassafras Harbor Marina Yacht Sales (888)221-5022

53’ Selene ‘09 Extensively equipped w/ low hours on twin Cummins diesels and in like new condition. Beautiful cheery interior and with a long list of options. Contact John Dennison (410)280-0006, john@seleneannapolis.com, www.seleneannapolis.com 53’ Hatteras ’79 Great live aboard, loaded. New bottom & barrier coat. Top end rebuilds, Stabilizers, Genset, washer/dryer, AC, diesel heater, more $269,000 Crusader YS (410) 269-0939, www.crusaderyachts.com

50' Viking Sport Cruiser '03 - Beautiful express styling in an extremely well cared for vessel - spring upgrades just completed - The owner cares for this boat with an open checkbook - nothing is overlooked.- $499,000. John McDevitt - Bluewater Yacht Sales 610-220-5619.

52’ Jefferson Monticello ’86 Classic three staterooms, three heads. Enclosed main salon with lower helm station. Teak paneling throughout. T-375 Cats & Generator. Complete maintenance log. $160,000 Sassafras Harbor Marina Yacht Sales (888) 221-5022

52' Menorquin 160 '04 Looking for luxurious, live aboard or weekend trips with accommodations to sleep 8? This yacht has semi-displacement hull with a full keel, twin diesel engines for a top end of 18 knots. Beautifully maintained throughout and well equipped. $795,000 Gratitude Yachting Center (410) 639-7111 www.gratitudeyachting.com

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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) 8278089.

70’ Hatteras CPMY ‘91 Features an enlarged fully air conditioned aft deck, 4 staterooms including 2 VIP guest cabins. Updated interior. Low hours on recently overhauled engines. All offers considered. Contact John Dennison (410) 280-0006 john@seleneannapolis.com

TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY 53’ Selene ‘03 The only twin engine, three stateroom layout available. In excellent condition and ready to cruise. New Awlgrip paint! Contact John Dennison (410) 280-0006 john@seleneannapolis.com

26 Chaparral 265 ssi ‘03. Very clean, cuddy cabin model with separate head. 320hp Volvo Penta tops out at 50 knots, clean and ready for the weekend. At out offices in Kent Island. ASK $27,900 w/trailer. Contact BOEMARINE, 866735-5926, boats@boemarine.com, www.boemarine.com

54’ Vicem Down East FBMY ’06 Absolutely perfect in every way; 2 staterooms; 2 heads; price reduction of $100,000 to $849,000. Bring offers. Rick Casali 410-279-5309 or rickc@noyceyachts.com 28’ Parker 2826 XL ‘06, Fully fish rigged and ready to go offshore with T/250 hp Yamahas with 350 hrs. Clean and priced to sell at $83,000. At our offices on Kent Island Contact BOEMARINE, 866735-5926, boats@boemarine.com, www.boemarine.com 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 & preferred 660 HP CAT 3196E dsls, & 5 bladed props, produce a fast 20 knot plus cruise speed in most any sea conditions. Two staterooms with 2 heads, exquisite teak woodwork w/elegant raised panels hand-built by Alden craftsmen! New Awlgrip Carinthia blue paint job. Trades considered $575,000 Offered by Luke Brown Yachts Contact Marc Thomas (410) 991-0939 or Marc@LukeBrown.com

31 Bonadeo ‘07 Factory Demo. Loaded with Teak Decks, Covering Boards, 2 NavNet, 64 Mile Radar. New EZ2CY, New Cushions, Yamaha 250’s 300 hrs. Used boats at www.bonadeoboatworks.com, (772) 463-7447 $219k

32 Sea Ray Sundancer 320 ‘04 T/ Merc V-drives, clean w/ navy hull and gen. Only 230 Hours. Rock Hall MD. Just reduced to $105,900. Contact BOEMARINE, 866-7355926, boats@boemarine.com, www.boemarine.com

40' Seahorse '07 Trawler. Two double cabins w/ head/showers. Full galley. single Cummins 270 dsl -250hrs, NL 9KW gen -100hrs. Electronics. Fly bridge w/ bimini. Interior controls. Varnished teak interior. Hardly used. Great coastal cruiser, circle route, islands. 8kts at 2 gph. draft 2'10" Asking $299k. G.White 410-279-4652 or geoffrey@outerreefyachts.com.

45’ Searay Sundancer 450 ‘96 powered by T/CAT3126s. Full electronics package w/ KVH sat tv, underwater lights, and new carpets, CLEAN,CLEAN,CLEAN. In Pasadena, MD Ask $139,900. Contact BOEMARINE, 866-7355926, boats@boemarine.com, www.boemarine.com

48’ Hatteras ‘88 A beautiful example of this timeless Sport FIsh Model. Extremely well kept boat, w/ new T/735 hp Detriots, flawless inside and out. Shady Side MD. Ask $299,000. Contact BOEMARINE, 866-7355926, boats@boemarine.com, www.boemarine.com

53’ Navigator Pilothouse ‘99 Cleanest Nav. on the market. T/430 Volvo turbos, 10' Avon Rib/ 15hp merc. Totally equipped for serious cruising, in Severna Park. Ask $399,000. Contact BOEMARINE, 866-7355926, boats@boemarine.com, www.boemarine.com

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Chesapeake Classic Planks for the Memories

Barbecue at Marshall Hall, MD, in 1893. Photo by William Cruikshank and courtesy of shorpy.com

t the time of this photo, Marshall Hall—an estate on the Potomac opposite Mount Vernon—had a boat landing and was popular with day-trippers from Washington, DC. Excerpts from 1884’s Magazine of American History help tell the story: “It is a well-known weakness of all true lovers of angling not only to direct how to catch fish, but to properly cook them. Daniel Webster used to boast that he could plank shad with any pro on the Potomac.” “In ante-bellum days, in the spring, when there was a long session in Congress, a party went down the Potomac every Saturday on the steamboat Salem to eat planked shad. It was chiefly composed of senators and representatives, with a few leading officials, some prominent citizens, and three or four newspaper reporters, who in those days, never violated the amenities of social life by printing what they heard there.”

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“An important house in Georgetown would send onboard the steamer large stocks of wine and liquor, which almost everybody drank without stint. Going down the river, there was a good deal of card-playing in the upper saloon of the boat, with some storytelling on the hurricane deck. Arriving at the White House fishing grounds, some would go onshore, some would watch the drawing of the seine from the boat, some would take charge of the culinary department, and a few would remain at the card tables.” “The oaken planks used were about two inches thick, 14 inches wide, and two feet long. These were scalded and wiped dry. A freshly caught shad was then taken, scaled, split open down the back, cleaned, washed, and dried. It was then spread out on a plank and nailed to it with iron pump tacks. The plank with the fish on it was then stood at an angle of 45 degrees before a hot wood fire and baked until it was a rich dark brown color. An attendant turned the plank every

few moments, basting the fish with a thin mixture of melted butter and flour. Meanwhile, an experienced cook would fry fresh shad roe in a mixture of eggs and cracker dust over another fire, where sweet and Irish potatoes were being roasted in the ashes.” “The planked shad were served on the planks on which they had been cooked, each person having a plank and picking out what portions he liked best, breaking up his roast potato on the warm shad, while the roe was also served to those who wanted it. After the fish came punch and cigars, and then they re-embarked and the bows of the steamer were turned toward Washington. When opposite Alexandria, VA, an account was taken of the liquor and wine that had been drunk, and an assessment was levied, which generally amounted to about $2 each. Witnesses say they never saw a person intoxicated at one of these shad-bakes, nor heard any quarrelling.”

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