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July Fourth Fun

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Editor’s Note

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Your Boating Horoscope W hile the summer sun’s rays shine down on you, don’t forget that the planets swirling above your head are just as important when it comes to getting out on the water this month. Think we’re joking? Just check out our Summer Boater’s Horoscope and tell us if there isn’t a bit of truth in the alignment of the stars.

Taurus

You’ve been wanting to change your living environment since late 2014… now is the time to do it! Mercury, the Messenger of the Gods, will be on hand to help you prove that a family of four can live happily in a cuddy cabin. Your relationship will come under fire starting around the solstice, but hang tight: Venus will step in around the 22nd and make sure your anchor holds!

Gemini

You’ll find yourself breathing easier, now that you can get some fresh air. A hyperactive Mars will step in after the 5th, making you an all-round leader and indisputable magnate of inspiration and envy.

This is the time to buy a new boat and make your brother in law eternally jealous.

Cancer

Until the 21st, a sharp sense of strategy, powerful energy levels, and an irrepressible desire to fire on all cylinders make this the month to tackle your to-do list of boat projects. Your diligence will pay off around the 25th, when Venus will give you a string of gorgeous weekends weather-wise (until October 8). Don’t sign up for that softball league!

Leo

Is your mind full of plans and your heart aflame with desire? That’s because Saturn has you under pressure, Venus is attempting to rocket you into orbit, and it’s summer time and you want to get the yard looking nice.

However, fight the allure of the lawnmower: it’s pesky Jupiter messing with you.

Your yard looks fantastic (much better than your neighbor’s – we mean it!) and you’ll have way more fun on the boat. Plus, kids love tubing way more than weeding.

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Virgo

You’ll be inspired to take on adventures, thanks to Saturn ceasing its messing with your life around the 15th, so this is the time to make plans to go cruising. The Sun will encourage you to give full reign to your dreams, but be careful not to overachieve.

Start with just a kayak.

Libra

Your head is full of ideas, with Jupiter nagging you to bring them to fruition, but know that it will do wonders for your relationship if you just pay someone to fix the boat instead of DIY’ing another disaster.

Scorpio

It’s all about taking the plunge this month, thanks to Mars pushing you to be daring. This is the summer to take the boat out of your favorite cove and explore the Bay. Cambridge, Crisfield, heck, even Smith Island is your proverbial oyster. Don’t wait for 2016: your horoscope looks really bad for next year. Trust us, you don’t want to know.

Sagittarius

You decided your fate last December, and now you’ll be starting to feel the effect.

You’re free to take matters in to your own hands and look at some of those next-generation pontoon boats without annoying Saturn trying to judge you.

Capricorn

This month, you are wrestling with the desire to change your course entirely and buy a sailboat. Fight it! It’s no way to live! Jupiter is behind the scenes of this massacre of your commonsense; have the determination to hold fast to your ride until July 20, when you’ll come back to reality.

Aquarius

All the planets seem to favor your selffulfillment and endow you with exceptional radiance. That said, remember the sunscreen on the 27th, the fifth, and the 11th (we could tell you why but then we’d be spoiling the surprise). Also, when was the last time you thought about your bilge pump? Just a psychic suggestion.

Pisces

You’ll be distracted with work this month, but now is the time to focus on your family and put their needs first. And when we say “their needs,” we mean “their desire to go waterskiing on random Wednesday mornings.”

Trust us, work can wait. This is the time to hang out with those who mean the most to you.

Aries

Until the 21st, both the Sun and Jupiter are working to improve your love life. This is the time to make that put-put cruise into an extended weekend trip; Venus is helping to make your nights romantic and the Sun is working to keep the weather in your favor. Get out there and have some fun.

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ummertime on the Chesapeake means raftups, sandy toes, steamed crabs, and dinghy poker runs.

But what the heck is a dinghy poker run anyway? The basic goal is to motor your dinghy to various set locations and obtain a playing card from each one. The cards remain in a sealed envelope until the very end when a judge will open them and the team with the best hand of five card stud poker will win. So prepare to get wet! Squirt guns and buckets are perfectly acceptable (and encouraged!) to add to the general merriment on the water, though water balloons will not be allowed. We’ve rounded up some fun runs on the Chesapeake this summer, but if we’ve missed any, please let us know.

Saturday, July 25, get ready for the 15th Annual Middle River Dinghy Poker Run. The event begins and ends at the Red Eye Yacht Club in Baltimore and the cost is $45 per person. Suggested raftup areas are Sue Creek and Strawberry Point. dinghypokerrun.org Saturday, August 1, the Chesapeake Bay Powerboat Association (CBPBA)

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will host its Ultimate Poker Run (location not yet determined). cbpba.com August 21-22 will mark the 13th annual Rock the Bay Poker Run in North East, MD. It will once again be hosted at the Nauti-Goose Saloon in North East and there will be an optional raftup at Jellyfish Joel’s (where the fifth and final card will be) in Chestertown.pokerrunsamerica.com/ component/k2/item/721-2015-rock-thebay September 19, in conjunction with the Hospice Cup Sailing event, there will be a Hospice Cup Dinghy Poker Run. Tickets are $50 per player and that includes entry to the after party.

The race will begin and end at Bert Jabin Yacht Yard in Annapolis. hospicecup.org So now what is an AquaPalooza?

The name was originally coined by Sea Ray to describe its on-water raftup events, but today it has collectively come to mean all sorts of on-water activities. In the Northern Bay, Hart Miller Island near the mouth of the

Middle River is generally a safe bet if you’re looking for a raftup party. The shallow waters and long sandy beach make it a prime spot for summer fun.

This summer will mark the second year for a new event called Waterworx that will be held on June 27. There will be tons of free giveaways and DJs will blast music from a barge from noon to 6 p.m. so make sure to get there early to grab some prime water real estate.

And on July 18, Hart Miller Island will play host to another event, HMT X. The waterfront will be dotted with boats of all shapes and sizes, plus a tiki bar, and maybe even a stripper pole or two (there was more than one last year). Also don’t forget the annual Sandy Beach Day in Dundalk, MD; a slightly smaller affair than the Hart Miller Island parties but no less wild.

This year it is slated for July 24-26.

With the start of summer only weeks away, make sure to keep an eye out for raftups and poker runs around the Bay. Let us know if you discover a new one; we’d love to see photos!

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ounded in 1968 by sailor Randy Repass, West Marine, Inc. has grown to become the largest omnichannel specialty retailer exclusively offering boating gear, apparel, and footwear, and other waterlife-related products to everyone who enjoys recreational time on or around the water. On May 21, the company announced on its website the launch of its BlueFuture Fund which will benefit youth boating, marine conservation, and healthy fish stocks.

The BlueFuture Fund is just part of West Marine’s ongoing support of sustainability and community boating.

Other initiatives include: reducing the company’s carbon footprint, creating and launching Pure Oceans (a green line of boat maintenance products), hosting “Cruising for a Cause” charity nights to support local marine based non-profits, and donating nearly $5.2 million to hundreds of non-profit organizations.

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he Miles River YC Foundation (MRYC) was established in 2010 to help the younger generation of Eastern Shore residents get on the water. The foundation which is affiliated with yet independent of MRYC, sought to fund maritime-focused educational activities on the Chesapeake Bay. And it has been successful: in the five years since its inception, they’ve been able to contribute over $200,000 to its cause.

But it’s not just about raising money and donating boats. “About a year ago, we decided that we wanted to have one signature project,” says Phillip Webster, chair of the foundation. “After a lot of strategic thinking, we concluded that there is a great number of people

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##West Marine’s BlueFuture Fund will benefit youth boating, marine conservation, and sustainable fisheries.

To kick off the formation of this new initiative, West Marine founder Randy Repass and CEO Matt Hyde are each making a lead donation. In addition, board members and the senior team are making contributions. On June 8, World Oceans Day, West Marine donated five percent of sales to the BlueFuture Fund.

For West Marine, World Oceans Day is “just one step in engaging our customers and associates in conversations and actions that can fulfill our company’s sustainability goals.”

This Donor Advised Fund is set up through Community Foundation Santa Cruz County. All donations are tax deductible. Interested parties are encouraged to recommend great non-profits who are deserving of grants.

West Marine will receive nominations for deserving non-profits between June 8 and July 31.

To learn more about the BlueFuture Fund, visit westmarine.com/ bluefuture or to make a donation, visit cfscc.org/westmarine

Everybody in the Pool! along the Chesapeake Bay, particularly children, who don’t know how to swim. You see this in the high number of drownings in both the Bay and in pools. We decided to work to change that.” The Sink or Swim program, called “SOS,” is a five-year effort to teach every Talbot County child to swim. In 2014, the first year of the program, 275 children learned to swim; in 2015, the MRYC Foundation is aiming to turn 500 children into competent swimmers.

The SOS program hits close to home for many Eastern Shore residents who make their living on or by the water. “Swimming is a basic life skill that every Chesapeake Bay

child should have, both for safety and as a prelude to being a boater and learning to enjoy the Bay,” says Buck Duncan, president of the MidShore Community Foundation that was able to contribute $7500 to the MRYC Foundation.

“We work with not for profits who identify children who haven’t been exposed to swimming and get them involved in the program,” says Webster. “We’re enormously pleased with the results so far.” Students are taught to swim at the Bay Hundred community pool in St. Michaels and the Moten Pool in Easton.

More than 20 non-profit organizations have benefitted from the MRYC Foundation’s grants. This year, the Foundation will provide necessary funding to the Boy Scouts of America, Chesapeake Regional Accessible Boating, Phillips Wharf Environmental Center, the Dorchester County YMCA, Annapolis Community Boating, and the MRYC Junior Program.

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Mariners’ Museum will be the only museum in the country utilizing this technology for marine-recovered archaeological wrought iron.

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Stories of our Ancestors 7 to 8 p.m. Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, Edgewater, MD. A 3000-year history of SERC land; the settlers, slaves, and scientists. Free.

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The Amundsen Expedition Departed Oslo, Norway, to find the fabled Northwest Passage to the Orient. 1903.

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Vessel Safety Check Coast Guard Auxiliary. Cape Charles Boat Ramp, Cape Charles, VA.

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Tides and Tunes Summer Concert Series Thursdays at the Annapolis Maritime Museum in Eastport. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Free but donations appreciated. Check online for full band schedule.

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Hospice Cup Wine Tasting 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Great Frogs Winery, Annapolis. $20. Bring three friends and get a free bottle of wine!

19-20

Beer, Bourbon, & BBQ Festival National Harbor, MD.

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26th annual Tuna-Ment Hosted by the Maryland Saltwater Sportfishing Association. Weigh stations in MD, DE, and VA. Captains meeting June 18.

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Antique and Classic Boat Festival Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. Free for members or with museum admission.

19-July 24

River Concert Series Fridays at St. Mary’s College of MD. Free.

Music by the Chesapeake Orchestra.

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Beneteau First Date Sea Trials Try out a Beneteau on the water!

Two drinks and an appetizer for each couple. Appointments available 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (410) 267-8181.

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Chesapeake Paddlefest 9 a.m. Great Marsh Park, Cambridge, MD. Open to kayaks, canoes, and stand up paddleboards. Benefits Special Olympics Maryland.

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Fossil Field Experience Calvert Marine Museum. $20, includes museum admission. Ages 8 and over. Pre-registration required.

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Veterans Benefit Concert Hosted by Yankee Point Marina, Lancaster, VA. 4 to 11 p.m. on Café Lawn. $10.

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Beerfest Historic St. Mary’s City, MD.

International Surfing Day Hosted by Surfrider Foundation to clean up oceans and beaches.

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Lighthouse Adventure Cruise Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons, MD. Northern route lighthouses and lunch on Kent Island.

Register by June 15. $130. 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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Osprey Paddle 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sultana Education Foundation. Chester River. $30.

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RivahFest Tappahannock, VA.

Vessel Safety Check Coast Guard Auxiliary. Oyster Harbor Boat Ramp, Oyster, VA.

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Captain John Smith, Explorer and first man to map the Chesapeake, died in London, England.

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Summer Solstice Waterfront Yoga 9:30 to 11 a.m. Concord Point Lighthouse, Havre de Grace, MD.

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Father’s Day “There should be a children’s song: ‘If you’re happy and you know it, keep it to yourself and let your dad sleep.’” ~Jim Gaffigan

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First Day of Summer!

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Father’s Day Cruise Treat dad to a cruise on the Inner Harbor aboard the Spirit of Baltimore.

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Father’s Day Evening Cruise 5 to 6:30 p.m. aboard the Wm. B. Tennison. Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons, MD. $25 adults, $15 children.

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The Business of Boating Practical tips on how to start your own charter business. Hosted by CAPCA. 7:15 p.m. Annapolis Elks Lodge 622, Edgewater, MD. Free.

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USCG Auxiliary Flotilla Meeting 7 to 9 p.m. Painter Fire Station, Painter, VA.

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National Catfish Day Designated as such by President Ronald Reagan in 1987.

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Crisfield Freedom Fest Music provided by the 229th Maryland Army National Guard’s Live Fire Rock Band. 5 to 10 p.m. Crisfield, MD. 9:15 p.m. fireworks.

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Man Overboard Procedures Seminar Northern VA Sail and Power Squadron. 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Alexandria West Marine Store. Free.

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Hollywood Bluegrass Festival St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds, Leonardtown, MD. 12 to 8 p.m.

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Summer Seafood Festival Tilghman Island, MD. 11 a.m. to

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DNR Boating Safety Class 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Hosted by the Bowleys Quarters Junior Fire Brigade, Middle River, MD. $35. Pre-registration required (410) 8008420.

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Kids Catch-All Fishing Tournament Indian River Marina, Rehoboth Beach, DE. Hosted by the Lyme Disease Association of the Eastern Shore. Ages 3 to 18. $25.

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“Cuba” Presented by travel writer and photographer Christopher P. Baker.

7 to 9 p.m. North Beach Town Hall, North Beach, MD. Hosted by Bayside History Museum.

Big Band Night/Fireworks Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels, MD. 7 to 10 p.m. $10.

4

Concert and Fireworks on the Beach 8 to 10 p.m. Ocean City, MD. Free. N. Division Street Beach.

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Museum Paddle 9 to 11:30 a.m. Sultana Education Foundation. Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum/Miles River. $35. Includes museum admission.

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The Barenaked Ladies in Concert With The Violent Femmes and Colin Hay at the Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons, MD.

3-5

Fourth of July Weekend Cookout Free food and refreshments. Specials, boating seminars, and marine experts on-hand to answer industry questions.

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4

The Second Continental Congress Signed the Declaration of Independence Philadelphia, PA. 1776.

Freedom Celebration Hosted by Yankee Point Marina, Lancaster, VA. 9 p.m. free fireworks on the water. Live music 8 to 11 p.m. $5.

4

Fireworks on the Narrows Back after a four-year absence!

Queen Anne’s Center on Piney Narrows.

Hosted by Kent Island YC.

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Rock Hall Parade Main Street, Rock Hall, MD. 10 a.m.

National Independence Day Celebration Washington, D.C. Parade at 11:45 a.m. on Constitution Ave. Fireworks between 9 and 10 p.m. over the National Mall.

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Solomons July Fourth Celebration Noon parade of patriotic boats.

9:30 p.m. fireworks over the Riverwalk.

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Taste of Cambridge Crab Cook-Off Gather in the streets to taste award winning dishes and cast your votes.

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The Viking – Ocean Showdown Open to owners of Ocean and Viking sportfishing yachts. Hosted by Canyon Club Resort Marina, Cape May, New Jersey. (609) 884-2400.

Annapolis July Fourth Parade 6:30 p.m. parade begins on Amos Garrett Blvd. and ends at City Dock. 8 p.m.

Naval Academy Band, Susan Campbell Park. 9:15 p.m. fireworks over Annapolis Harbor.

Ports America Chesapeake Fourth of July Celebration Baltimore’s Inner Harbor.7 p.m. performance by U.S. Navy Cruisers Band.

9:30 p.m. fireworks.

Frederick’s Fourth Baker Park, Frederick, MD. Noon to dusk. Music, volleyball, chili cook-off, bathtub races, and fireworks.

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Old Fashioned July Fourth Celebration Westminster, MD.

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Washington Monument Bicentennial Re-dedication 10:45 a.m. ribbon cutting ceremony. Old fashioned country fair 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Mount Vernon Square, Baltimore.

5

Independence Day Parade 2 p.m. parade on Union Avenue.

7 p.m. concert at Tydings Park, followed by fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Havre de Grace, MD.

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Kent County Waterman’s Day Rock Hall, MD.

Raffle Drawing to Benefit the Skipjack Martha Lewis Buy your raffle tickets between now and July 5! $25 for one or five for $100. Winner receives a weekend getaway for two in Havre de Grace, MD.

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Vessel Safety Check Coast Guard Auxiliary. Kiptopeke State Park, VA., boat ramp.

11-12

DNR Boating Safety Class 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Hosted by the Bowleys Quarters Junior Fire Brigade, Middle River, MD. $35. Pre-registration required (410) 800-8420.

Boater Safety Course 6 to 10 p.m. at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels, MD. $25. Pre-registration required. (410) 745-4941.

16-19

Bluewater Yacht Sales Summer Cruise Boat hopping, seminars, product demos, Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, and more! Registration required.

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Southside Boys and Girls Club Flounder

Fishing Tourney Friday kids fishing trip. Saturday adult tournament. $225 per boat. Long Bay Point Marina, Virginia Beach.

15

The Ship Mayflower departed Plymouth, England on the first leg of her journey to the New World. 1620.

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Frederick MSSA Meeting 6 p.m. Frederick Moose Lodge, 828 E Patrick Street, Frederick, MD. Public welcome.

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Sea Ray Reunion Tour Hosted by Clarks Landing Yacht Sales. Hyatt Regency Chesapeake, Cambridge, MD. Reunite and meet other Sea Ray owners for a fun-filled weekend and enjoy all the amenities at the resort. (410) 867-9550.

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East Coast SUP Cup North Division St., Ocean City, MD. Experienced paddlers and novices welcome.

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CCWBRA Kent Island YC Regatta Cocktail Class. Kent Narrows, MD.

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Music on the Nanticoke Free Summer Concert Series 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Vienna, MD. Bring a lawn chair. Free boat ramp and overnight dockage. (443) 239-0813.

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Atlantic City Grand Prix OPA Racing. Atlantic City, NJ.

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Ernest Hemingway Born In Oak Park, IL. 1899. Famous works include “The Old Man and the Sea” (1952) and “A Farewell to Arms” (1929).

The Italian Luxury Liner Andrea Doria sank after colliding with the Swedish liner Stockholm on its way to New York. 1956.

24-26

Huk Big Fish Classic Talbot Street Pier Ocean City, MD. Captains meeting July 23.

Cambridge Classic Cambridge, MD.

25

15th Annual Middle River Dinghy Poker Run Starts and ends at the Red Eye Yacht Club.

Baltimore. Register by July 18. $45.

25

Cape SUP Challenge Dewey Beach to Lewes Beach, DE. Hosted by East of Maui.

Kids Fishing Derby Hosted by Pasadena Sportfishing Group. Downs Park, Pasadena, MD.

The New National Maritime Strategy Hosted by CAPCA. 7:15 p.m. Annapolis Elks Lodge, Edgewater, MD. Free.

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90th Annual Chincoteague Island Pony Swim Chincoteague, VA. Watch the wild horses swim across the Assateague Channel.

Vessel Safety Check Coast Guard Auxiliary. Eastern Shore National Wildlife Refuge, Wise Point, VA. Parrothead Party Hosted by Yankee Point Marina, Lancaster, VA. Live music and dancing 8 to 11 p.m. $5. Leis for everyone!

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ard to believe the Fourth of July is right around the corner. In June 1776, the country was still embroiled in the Revolutionary War when representatives from the 13 colonies began drafting a resolution that would declare their independence from Great Britain. In early July, the Continental Congress voted in favor of independence, and on July Fourth, the Declaration of Independence was signed in Philadelphia, PA. So get out there and celebrate! We’ve rounded up events by city, and unless otherwise mentioned, most events take place Saturday, July 4.

Annapolis

The annual old-fashioned parade will begin on Amos Garrett Boulevard, turn right on West Street, and wind its way around Church Circle, down Main Street, and end at City Dock.

The U.S. Naval Academy Band will perform at 8 p.m. at Susan Campbell Park, and fireworks will begin around 9:15 p.m. If you plan to watch the fireworks from the water, please be aware of the restricted zone around the Naval Academy Seawall.

Baltimore

The celebration will take place in the heart of downtown Baltimore, at the city’s Inner Harbor. At 7 p.m there will be a performance by the U.S. Navy Cruisers Band, and at 9:30 p.m. the fireworks will commence. Visitors can choose to watch from the water or can snag a free spot on Federal Hill.

It may be difficult to find parking, so make sure to get downtown early.

Washington, DC

The National Independence Day Parade begins at 11:45 a.m. on Constitution Avenue and will travel from 7th Street to 17th Street. There will be parade floats, marching bands, and military units, so plan to rock the red, white, and blue. Between 9 and 10 p.m. there will be fireworks by the National Park Service over the National Mall. Plan to arrive early and bring

a blanket, as the Washington Monument, Lincoln, and Jefferson Memorial are illuminated in a truly unforgettable fashion.

Ocean City

There will be a free concert and fireworks downy ocean! The concert will begin at 8 p.m. at the N. Division Street Beach, followed by fireworks at 9:30 p.m. There will be plenty of prime beach real estate so bring a towel or snag a bench on the boardwalk.

Kent Narrows

The Kent Island YC and the Queen Anne’s County Commissioners have teamed up to bring fireworks back to the Narrows after a four-year hiatus!

The display will be launched from the south side of the Narrows, and throughout the day there will be events open to the public at the Queen Anne’s Center on Piney Narrows and at the Kent Island YC.

St. Michaels

The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum will host a Big Band Night and fireworks show at their waterfront location. The 18-piece Shades of Blue Orchestra will perform on the Tolchester Beach Band Stand at 7 p.m., and the fireworks will begin around 9 p.m.

Food, ice cream, and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase.

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Havre de Grace, MD July 5

Oxford, MD July 3

Solomons, MD July 4

Cape Charles, VA July 4

Urbanna, VA July 3

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Tech It Out

by Capt. Chris D. Dollar

Keep Your Catch Cool

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uring my relatively short stint as an outdoor educator, I crossed paths with the legendary Captain Octopus.

That’s an alias, of course, since to reveal his given name would violate terms of his witness protection agreement. To successfully run a five-day excursion peopled by a gaggle of hormonal adolescents, many of whom for the first time in their young lives were forced to survive without comforts of modern life, you had to be organized.

And highly organized he was. Among Captain Octopus’s many talents was cooler maintenance. I’d never heard the phrase, loosely defined as the organization and management of foodstuffs, drinks, and ice. I certainly had not come across a character like Captain Octopus who elevated that particular duty to nearly religious fervor.

He was a true believer—and I quickly became a disciple—that the key to healthy and happy campers was fresh food and cool drinks. Keep dry food separated from drinks, use block ice, and

Engel

Engel Products has been around for a good long while. Its Deep Blue Coolers are built to hold ice for up to eight to 10 days and have been rated #1 in independent testing. Engel has seven coolers in its lineup, from the portable 25 up to the 320-quart monster (engel-coolers.com).

Rich Dennison, store manager of Tochterman’s Fishing Tackle in Baltimore, says, “The reality is the top coolers are all great, each with minor pros and cons. For most of our fishing customers, Engels are appealing because they are really cost effective, giving them great ‘bang for their buck.’

Pelican

If you own an expensive SLR/Digital camera or fishfinder/GPS and take it on or off the boat, you know about Pelican box (pelican.com). If you don’t, you’re playing Whiffle Ball. The Pelican story is a familiar one in the outdoors world: Someone has a great idea that fulfills a need, works hard to create a great product, and then cashes in for a boatload of money. Okay, that last part is pure conjecture, but it is true the company was founded in 1976 by Californian Dave Parker in his garage, that he made awesome gear, and then sold it to a private equity firm in 2004.

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drain water twice daily were fundamental tenets of his Five Commandants of cooler maintenance. The remaining covenants have been lost to the tides, and, except for draining the water, I follow those two diligently.

The quality of the coolers available today to boaters and fishermen make those we used almost 20 years ago (has it really been that long?!) seem like they were made of cardboard. A fishing captain will lose major points for serving lukewarm beer and soggy fried chicken.

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ethical angler is ensuring your catch makes it from the water to the table. ‘Ice is Nice’ isn’t just a bumper sticker; it’s a way of life.

While I concede an economical cooler usually does an adequate job, its lifespan is severely limited due to pedestrian construction and materials.

I’m hard on gear, so in recent years I’ve invested in high-end (read expensive) coolers. It’s been well worth it, more so for the durability than the ice-retention rate.

Here’s a brief overview of three coolers that I’ve found to make the grade.

“I own the 35, and for my needs it’s ideal,” he says. “For Chesapeake fishing—stripers, bluefish, I recommend the 80. For boaters wanting to keep drinks and food cool, the 65 or larger is a good choice.”

He adds that Engel’s dry box/cooler models (13 quarts to 30 quarts) are much more reasonably priced and hold ice surprisingly well.

tion lasting longer than a week, thanks to a freezer grade gasket and two inches of insulation. There are nine models, ranging from the 20-quart beverage style to the 250-quart beast. New are two wheeled coolers—the 45QW and 80QT. Most Pelicans employ a Dual Handle System (Molded-in and Hinged Handles), and as do similar coolers on the market, they reject UV light, standup to saltwater, and hold up well when dropped.

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G ea r h ea d

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Bilge Pump Plumbing Design

by Steve D’Antonio

here’s a common misconception among many boat owners, one that places far too much trust in the capabilities of the otherwise humble electric bilge pump.

Consider this: a one-inch hole (roughly the size of a transducer penetration), one foot below the waterline, will admit 1200 gallons (over half a ton) per hour. Herein lies the problem: In spite of the lofty ratings found on most pumps, their actual pumping capacity, once ‘head,’ a function of the distance water must be lifted from the bilge, and plumbing resistance are taken into account, is often far lower. In tests I’ve carried out, the output of an

average bilge pump installation, which includes a riser and antisiphon valve, as well as potentially undersized wiring (which also hamstrings pump performance), is often half the pump’s rating.

The upshot of this pump arithmetic is; typical bilge pump installations should not be relied upon to contend with anything but the most minor sort of flooding. That doesn’t mean, however, they couldn’t or shouldn’t be improved. While bilge pumps may not be able to keep up with a torrent, a well-found and properly plumbed system will buy those contending with flooding time to stem or slow the flow.

P l umbing Plumbing used for bilge pump systems must be durable, crush- and kink-resistant, and direct and present the lowest possible restriction. The discharge from a pump should never be reduced or paralleled; each pump should utilize its own dedi##Installation of check valves in bilge pump discharge plumbing isn’t uncommon, particularly when a small well, like the one shown here, causes short cycling. Such valves are, however, fraught with potential for failure scenarios.

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cated overboard discharge fitting. The interior of the hose should be smooth, and hard plumbing fittings, if used, should be kept to a minimum, and unnecessary 90-degree fittings avoided.

Where these turns are ##Because of its tendency to collapse or suffer damage unavoidable, gentle “sweeps” if stepped on or crushed, common bilge pump hose is should be used. unsuitable for the vast majority of installations.

Having said that, some resistance is unavoidable, in that provisions must be made charge can, other than momentarily, never to prevent back-flooding and siphoning; be submerged. Ideally, however, a riser for sailing vessels each pump discharge should be installed at some height above should be equipped with a riser that is a the vessel’s heeled waterline, which, for minimum of two feet above the dynamic power vessels, is measured when the vessel or heeled waterline (defined, for sailing heels seven percent. Anti-siphon valves are vessels, as heeling to the toe rail amidoptional on power vessels provided, once ships). A necessary evil, this riser ensures that water cannot flow back into the vessel, again, there is no chance of the pump’s overboard discharge fitting becoming suband it’s required for the proper operation merged. While they do add resistance, the of anti-siphon valves (more on these in a ‘better safe than sorry’ axiom applies; if in moment). The riser and anti-siphon valve doubt, an anti-siphon valve should be inmust often be installed amidships in order stalled. I’ve encountered power vessels that to meet this heeling requirement. have flooded through bilge pump plumbFor power vessels, installations are ing, when heeling only slightly, as a result often more lax. Many utilize no riser at all, of an otherwise minor grounding episode. particularly if the builder believes the dis-

V a l v e s : A nti - S iphon & C h e ck Anti-siphon valves, also known as siphonbreaks, are devices that admit air into a plumbing system when a vacuum is present, preventing a siphon from being established. Various valve mechanisms are used by different manufacturers (and most specify the minimum distance they must be installed above the dynamic waterline, some calling for 12 inches, while others call for two feet; the latter is my preference).

Some rely on a small spring and rubber ball, others use a diaphragm-type flap, while still others use a duck-bill design.

Regardless of which style is employed, all must be accessible because all require periodic, at least annual, inspection, disassembly, and service.

These valves are prone to becoming encrusted with salt and debris, which insidiously prevent them from operating when needed. A pet peeve of mine where builders are concerned, and I have no shortage of these, is their tendency to install anti-siphon valves in inaccessible locations, in the assumption that they require no service. Ideally, new and refit vessels should be provided with bilge pump plumbing schematics, which identify, among other

things, the location of each and every antisiphon valve. It’s not unusual to find (if one searches diligently) a dozen, for various purposes in addition to those used for bilge pumps, aboard a 50- or 60-foot vessel.

In the inspections I carry out, it’s not unusual for me to encounter the use of check valves in bilge pump installations.

While I’ll concede there are times where a check valve can be beneficial, their use

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should by no means be considered ideal or universal. Furthermore, in order to remain American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) compliant, check valves must not be used in bilge pump plumbing to prevent siphoning or flooding. Additionally, check valves are prone to seizing in both opened and closed positions, either of which could be disastrous. If a check valve becomes seized in the open position, down flooding or siphoning can occur; should it become seized in the closed position, a submersible pump will continue to run, agitating the water around it, often leading the casual observer to conclude that the pump is removing water from the bilge, when in fact it’s not. In the aforementioned tests I carried out, a check valve alone can reduce the flow rate of a pump by as much as 50 percent.

As if that’s not reason enough to avoid the use of check valves, they have one more dirty trick up their sleeve. A check valve can make it impossible for a pump to overcome the head pressure of the water it retains in the hose. It gets trickier still. The pump will work the first time it’s tested because the hose is empty. Thereafter, the pump will run; however, it will be unable to open the valve and therefore will not discharge water.

Finally, the only true test of a bilge pump system involves actual removal of water. Conscientious vessel operators should test bilge pumps by controlled flooding of bilges at least annually. In doing so you may be surprised by what you find.

About the Author: With nearly three decades of marine industry experience, former boatyard manager, technical writer, and lecturer, Steve D’Antonio, consults for boat owners and buyers, boat builders, and others in the industry. Find his weekly technical columns at stevedmarine.com.

B.O.A.T.

Nobody Cares A

lawyer, his boat’s insurance agent, and his agent’s marine surveyor walk into a bar.

Bartender says, “What’ll you guys have?” Insurance agent replies, “I’m really thirsty, but all I can afford to pay for is a big glass of water.” His eager-to-please surveyor turns and says, “Well, since he’s paying for me, I’ll have what he’s having.”

Finally the lawyer says, “Anything topshelf, straight-up,” because he’ll only pay if there was a written contract forcing him to do so.

Any similarity to recent actual events is purely coincidental.

Previous readers of B.O.A.T. likely understand the underlying theme: boating isn’t exactly an inexpensive pastime.

There’re two types of boat owners out there, the ones who use their vessel like a work truck, and those who take pride in their investment. Sure, I could throw all my gear into my boat without concern, skip all those mechanical and safety checks before leaving my slip, ignore my OCD rechecks of dock lines to ensure no rubbing Follow us!

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on my return, or save time and money by not reinstalling or repairing canvas that keeps Mother Nature out. My repeated cleanings likely appear vain and time consuming to the utilitarian owners. Trust me, I envy those who treat their boat as just another pair of used sneakers; how easier life would be if I didn’t care about protecting my investment. Unfortunately, I can’t afford to.

I spent a considerable amount of time and money preparing for this season, servicing everything above and below the waterline that could potentially send her to the bottom; maintenance started during winter layup, finishing only moments before her three-week late spring launch. Focusing on prevention versus emergency response, I replaced every thru-hull this season, performing simultaneous cosmetic repairs too.

Everyone’s rework efforts paid off as my boat was in spectacular condition at her 2015 launch, enough so that I planned not to have to pull her again for two to three more seasons.

We got to use her once.

A dock mate called me at work and said. “You better get here quick.” Turns out, a guy who doesn’t care about his boat as much as I care for mine struck two other boats in the main-lane of my marina, then did a hard-over U-turn to free himself from that second boat, pointed toward mine. He managed to melt, then snap, two of my 5/8-inch bow lines in the process of throttling his large boat into my (occupied) slip. Men pulled his boat off my bow only moments before my arrival.

Three damaged boats later, no apology from the man plus irrational responses to my simple questions for his information made me question if a liquid lunch was involved. Funny what that lawyer-type called “an accident” I call “inevitable.”

Like a lazy person kicking his door open in a mall’s tight parking spot, damage to other people’s stuff is simply the inevitable outcome from a lifetime of caring only about himself. There are very few true accidents, at least for us who still care.

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Boat Notes

by Lenny Rudow

Bennington 30: High Performance Pontoon Specifications: LOA: 31’3 | Beam: 10’0” | Draft: N/A | Disp: 5187 lbs | Max HP: 600 | Fuel Cap: 83 gal

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ontoon boats have been one of the fastest growing segments of the boat market for several years. Once you get on a modern pontoon, the reasons why they’ve become so popular are obvious: modern pontoon boats are more comfortable, designed better, can run faster, and are far more seaworthy than their predecessors.

And these days, you can find pontoons that have everything from full galleys to wakeboarding towtowers.

Are they prime for running across the Bay when it’s blowing 20 knots?

Not unless you enjoy getting very, very wet and tossed around a bit. But that said, if you enjoy watersports, picnicking, or just zooming around in Chesapeake tributaries, coastal bays, or open waters on calm afternoons, pontoon boats are tough to beat.

One that’s exceedingly tough to beat is the new Bennington 30, a juiced-up ‘toon that can carry 600 horses and blast off to over 50 miles per hour.

How do you get this much power on a pontoon? A pair of twin Yamaha F300 outboards do the trick, and Bennington makes it possible by starting out with a three-tube design. The side pontoons are normal 25-inch diameter “logs,” but performance foils and splash fins are added.

The center tube is a 32-inch diameter elliptical log, with lifting strakes. Crosschannels are three inches tall (the industry norm is two inches), .125 inches thick, and are beefed up to .250 inches at the bow and stern. All these pieces/parts are attached

with extruded M-brackets and elevator bolts instead of the usual screws. Wiring includes waterproof Duetsch connectors.

Cleats and hardware are stainless-steel.

Rails are welded on all four sides instead of on only two sides. And the elevated

What does the un-traditional tube design get you when you’re sitting at the helm? Performance that’s more akin to that of a V-hull than that of a party barge.

Crank the wheel over at high speeds, and the boat doesn’t bank outwards but instead grabs the water and carves. Crank it back the other way, and the boat doesn’t slide or bleed off too much speed, nor does the prop ventilate. Handling is downright sporty.

Construction and design aside, the immediate benefit of boating on a platform like this is that you get gobs and gobs of elbow room. With an LOA over 30 feet and a beam of 10 feet packaged into the boxlike pontoon boat footprint, there’s enough space for up to five loungers, a pop-up changing room, the helm station, and a full wet bar. You could easily entertain a dozen people aboard this boat, and its

helm station is molded fiberglass. In other words, the 30 is built significantly stronger—and smarter—than the average pontoon.

official maximum capacity is 21 people.

Wow. These will be thoroughly entertained people, too. Filler cushions can transform the entire aft port quarter of the boat into a

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huge sunpad. Fabrics feel like butter, and the cushions are as comfy as they come.

There are fold-out arm rests and removable drink holders, and the galley and/or wet bar can be fitted out with perks such as a refrigerator, a grill, and LED accent lighting.

Beyond all these goodies, you can opt to add a coffee table here, put a stowage compartment down there, or change a seat anywhere. And that brings us to another huge advantage pontoons like this hold over molded fiberglass boats: since everything above deck level is modular, you can arrange the things a zillion different ways when ordering one of these boats. You want a wet bar over here, and an entertainment center over there? No problem. You’d rather have additional seating and serve the drinks from your cooler? Piece of cake. Adding a towing bit, sport tower, or camper enclosure strikes you as a good idea? Just say the word. But try asking for that kind of customization on a V-hull boat, and they’ll laugh you right out of the showroom.

Before you get too excited, as with all boats, there is of course a downside. And in this case you’ve probably already guessed it: price. Traditional pontoon boats tend to

be a bit less expensive than their fiberglass counterparts, but when you make them this big and bodacious, yeah, the numbers build quickly. Base pricing with power starts at about $75,000 and the fully rigged, ready, and pimped-out model I saw at the Miami International Boat Show broke three figures. Ouch. On the other hand, have you looked at 30-foot runabouts lately?

They aren’t exactly cheap either. And with the Bennington 30, you’re getting a lot

more deck space than you’d get with those runabouts.

As usual, whether or not this is the right boat for you comes down to priorities. And in this case, if your priorities are maximizing the number of people you can entertain in maximum comfort—without minimizing things when it comes to performance— then the Bennington 30 is one pontoon boat that might just make a better choice than any molded-glass boat on the water.

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he Choptank River is unique among the Chesapeake Bay tributaries.

As you enter from the Bay you will notice that the water is distinctly different, clearer, brighter, bluer than the Bay itself.

As of the summer of 2014, the channel through Knapps Narrows has been a challenge, and more boats are now opting to enter the Choptank at Blackwalnut Point, which only adds three miles to your trip.

Summer southerlies waft through the broad waters of the mouth of the river and through more than 30 discrete Choptank anchorages and two towns which are very much worth your visit.

To call Oxford a quaint, scenic village is an understatement. Old homes, mature trees, lovely landscaping, and a town park facing the open Choptank make this an inviting place to spend an afternoon. Oxford, whose founding dates back to 1670, boasts several marinas to accommodate visitors, and the three Campbell’s Boatyards have earned a reputation for excellence in workmanship and service.

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by Tom Hale

The settlement was founded as a port of entry, developed as a seafood processing center, and has always been a water-oriented settlement, now catering to the fleets of cruising boats that visit each summer. The restaurant scene in Oxford includes five longstanding establishments to satisfy the most discriminating palette. It is hard to pick a favorite; however, Latitude 38 near the head of Town Creek seems to be the locals’ hangout. Wherever you dine, you must end your meal with a serving of fresh homemade ice cream at Highland Creamery down on the waterfront.

For a slightly more urban experience, we headed over to Cambridge. As you proceed up river give the well-marked shoals at Castle Haven, Chlora, Howell Point, and Hambrooks Bar plenty of room. The water is every bit as shallow as the charts indicate. While the townsfolk of Oxford might disagree, Cambridge is emerging as the jewel at the head of the Choptank Bay. With the development of the Hyatt Resort and River Marsh Marina and the influx of

retirees, this town is on an upswing. This new prosperity brings great options and amenities of interest to cruisers. Dockage options range from the full resort amenities of River Marsh Marina, to a free public wall just past Snappers Waterfront Grill in Cambridge Creek (there are no electrical or water hook ups here). The friendly members of Cambridge YC give a warm welcome to transients, and the municipal marina has lots of space and can handle large cruising groups. The entrance to the basin for these two marinas is overlapping floating piers which comprise the wave barriers. It is narrow. Be patient and wait your turn. Once inside the basin there is plenty of room. The museums, shops, and restaurants of Cambridge are easily reached from either of these marinas.

High Street is a grand entrance to the town, and you will be walking up from the marinas as sailors and travelers of old would have approached the town. High Street, wide with broad shaded sidewalks, leads past renovated and nicely kept homes.

WWW.ANNAPOLISYACHTSALES.COM Walking up High Street is reminiscent of old Charleston and the refined southern towns which exude charm and grace. The fine homes along the street reflect many of the architectural styles which evolved as America grew. Some of the early homes were simple Chesapeake-style houses, but as prosperity came to Cambridge, the homes were built in an evolving range of styles beginning with Georgian and the Federal style which developed after the Revolutionary War. By the mid 1800s Italianate-style homes were the fad, and by later in the 19th century, Gothic or Queen Anne-style homes were preferred. The walk into town will show many lovely homes of each of these architectural styles. It is only a half-mile walk to the center of town where at the corner of High and Poplar where you will find a unique collection of shops, galleries, restaurants, and museums that grace the block between High Street and Race Street.

Our tour of Cambridge started with a visit to the Richardson Museum. The small museum is staffed by Herm Kramer, a seemingly tireless proponent of Cambridge, boat building and ”Mr. Jim.” A revered Cambridge boat builder, Mr. Jim sought to preserve the wooden boat building traditions of the Chesapeake

adjust his spiel to meet the expectations of his guests. Skipjacks, pungies, buy boats, bar cats, deadrises: they all came out of his shop over his 60 years of boat building.

Mr. Jim built Maryland Dove, a recreation of one of the two ships who brought settlers to establish a British colony on the lands granted to Lord Calvert. Two of his final projects were the oyster buy boat Mr. Jim, well known to visitors of the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels, where for decades she took visitors on tours of the Miles River, and Nathan of Dorchester, the last sailing skipjack built on the Chesapeake. After consuming more than an hour of Herm’s time, we reluctantly bid adieu ##Oxford workboat. and continued to wander the streets and window shop the many stores and galleries along Race and and to teach others so that the timeless skills would not be lost. We spent an hour Poplar Streets.

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In the marina, we ran into some other boaters who were making plans for dinner in town. The number of restaurants in town is outsized for a town the size of Cambridge. The range in offerings is broad and explains why recently Cambridge has caught the attention of foodies. As our cluster of cruisers returned to Poplar Street, we broke into smaller groups to try a variety of restaurants. One contingent went to RAR Brew Pub and had an excellent time. Another boat’s crew dined at the ever popular Cambridge icon, Jimmy and Sooks, while the crew of Marlene could not resist a restaurant named Leaky Pete’s. We had arranged to have dinner with friends from Illinois who persuaded us to try the highly recommended High Spot Gastropub. The buffalo oysters were excellent, spicy but not overpowering. Returning to the marina after dinner, it was clear that everyone had enjoyed their evening and that there are many fine restaurant options in Cambridge. Who knew?

In the morning, we took off to explore further on our bicycles. On the Cambridge Creek waterfront we came across J.M. Clayton Seafood. If you want to pick up some fresh Maryland crab meat, this is the place! Later in the day as we wound our way further up the Choptank River, we dined on crab salad and reflected on our time in Cambridge, which was quite a pleasant surprise. It far exceeded our expectations. We plan to take a slip and stay in Cambridge for a month or two later in the season.

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Ferry across the Tred Avon River

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Story & photos by Jean Korten Moser

very day is a new adventure on to the local school, says Capt. Judy Bixler the Oxford-Bellevue Ferry who, with her husband Capt. Tom Bixler, Around 9:45 on a Tuesday owns and operates the ferry service. morning in mid-May, Nancy and Today there is not enough traffic to Doug McCorkindale drive their Range operate two vessels. “Eighty percent of the Rover onto The Talbot, the 42-ton steel passengers on the boat today are tourists,” ferry that shuttles passengers and vehicles she says. “There are no true commuters three-quarters of a mile across the Tred anymore.”

Avon River from Bellevue to Oxford and Oxford to Bellevue. ##Capt. Tom Bixler gives fourThe couple is on their year-old passenger Nathan a high five after Nathan brought way to a marina in the ferry into the dock (with a Oxford where Doug little help from the captain). will pick up their powerboat and bring it back to their house on the Choptank River.

Accompanied by their dog Lucy, a Golden RetrieverAustralian Shepherd mix, the McCorkindales stroll around the deck during the 10-minute ride and chat with deckhand Jim Daffin, who is in his 10th year working on the ferry. It is a trip they have made about four times a year for the last five years, Nancy tells me. “We take the ferry to save The Bixlers are in their 14th year of the 30 minutes it would take to drive the transporting people, bicycles, cars, motorextra 20 miles by land.” cycles, fire trucks, RVs, and trailers across Established in 1683—the year that the the river on the 30-foot wide, 65-footPort of Oxford also was established—the long, flat-bottomed boat built in 1980 by privately owned ferry service has been Blount Marine in Warwick, RI. The vessel saving passengers time and miles for 332 has two of everything: two wheels, two years. There have been approximately 20 throttles, two engines, two propellers, two ferryboats during that time, four since rudders.

1900: the Vivian, the Tred Avon (three-car “It is a true double-ended ferry,” Judy capacity), the Southside (six-car capacity), says. “It has no bow or stern; it depends on and the Talbot (nine-car capacity). During the direction you are going.” the 1980s both the Southside and the Talbot At 10:15, on the Bellevue side, a small sailed the route carrying folks to jobs in group from St. Paul’s Preschool in Trappe boatyards and canneries and school buses board the boat for their annual cruise. Led Follow us!

by teacher Lori Hemming and escorted by Glenn Saulsbury, grandfather of threeyear-old Samantha, the group also includes four-year-old Nathan. Capt. Tom invites the youngsters up to the pilothouse where they are given the opportunity to drive.

Nathan, who comes from a powerboating family, clearly has done this before. He keeps his eyes on the water and his hands on the wheel, taking care not to over steer. With Capt. Tom’s assistance, he takes the boat all the way into the dock.

Tom obtained his 100-ton captain’s license while he was in college and living on Shelter Island, Long Island; Judy earned hers on Shelter Island in 2001. They once lived in Canton, NY, 12 miles from the Canadian border, where they owned an auto dealership and raised their family. The business gave Tom ulcers, so he decided to sell it and retire early. The couple spent the next four years sailing from Maine to the Bahamas on their 41-foot Nauticat sailboat before they bought the Oxford-Bellevue Ferry in late 2001. They sold their sailboat and now have a 26-foot Shamrock diesel powerboat named Ferry Tale.

They employ six or seven captains and 15 to 20 crew members at the ferry, which operates from 9 a.m. to sunset seven days a week April through October and weekends in November.

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With the ferry in service all day long, any maintenance is done at night, Judy says. “We have an extra engine and an extra transmission. They can be switched out at any time.” Major maintenance is done over the winter. ##Capt. Tom Bixler in the One of the scariest moments pilothouse of The Talbot. during their ferry ownership came in September 2003 when Hurricane Isabel came through, dock without incident.

Judy recalls. Tom stayed on the boat at It is 11:46 a.m. The gates are Easton Point during the storm and slept shut, and the ferry is about to on an air mattress in the engine room. At leave the Oxford landing when one point he got up and turned on the raJudy spies regular passenger Diana dio to hear a report that the Bellevue dock Headlee waving at her from was moving and in danger of being lost. If behind the gates. She calls to Tom the dock was lost, ferry service would end. to hold off and runs to open the Fortunately, though the dock did pop off gate to allow the bicyclist to come the pilings, it came back down in and was aboard. “I come once a week with able to be repaired fairly quickly. my bike,” a grateful Headlee says.

Exceptionally windy conditions have “I work for the (Washington) also caused some challenging moments, Nationals (baseball team). When like the time Judy was about to dock the they are away, I am here.” ferry when a microburst came through.

Bicyclists can ride the ferry for “The pilothouse, when it catches the wind, just $4 one way, $7 round trip. is like a giant sail,” she says. She was able (Walk-on passengers pay $3 one to abort her approach, come around, and way, $5 round trip; car and drivers

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$12 pay one way; $20 round trip). It is Most years the Fourth of July events in Do Judy and Tom ever get bored, seven scenic miles from the Bellevue Oxford are confined to the Bike Parade shuttling three quarters of a mile across landing to St. Michaels. for Kids and the Tred Avon YC fireworks. the river and three quarters of a mile Ferry passengers come from New One year, on the Fourth of July, a group back, three or four times an hour, day York, Philadelphia, Washingafter day, seven months of the ton, D.C., and many foreign year? countries and have included “NO! We never get bored,” Ferry Facts public figures such as former says Judy. “The people onboard are Name: The Talbot Vice President Dick Chaney different, the boats we see on the Beam: 30 feet and former Secretary of Deriver vary along with the creatures Length: 65 feet fense Donald Rumsfeld. The we encounter—ospreys, eagles, Draft: 26 inches 2005 film, “Swimmers,” an rockfish, and skates. We have even Weight: 42 tons independent drama by Doug had dolphins on three different Engines: 2 Detroit Diesel 371s Sadler, was made on the ferry. occasions. How could you possibly Horsepower: 100 hp per engine Once a year the Bixlers get bored?”

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have been going to Harrison’s load your car and pick up your cleaned Chesapeake House on Tilghman fish as you leave the island.

Island for many years, and every In case you plan to skip out on your trip is better than the last. It’s one bill, let this little story dissuade you. It of those all-inclusive resorts, but its seems four gentlemen were trying to excellent hospitality and Eastern Shore leave the island without paying their bill. cooking make it stand out from the Buddy called his two cousins: the bridge rest. According to my grandmother, my operator and the sheriff. great-grandmother came from Tilghman When the miscreants arrived Island. This probably explains why all the at the bridge, it was up. food at Harrison’s remind me of home When it came back down, cooking: The fried chicken and stewed the sheriff was waiting on tomatoes are exactly like the same dishes the other side. she made in her kitchen.

Whether you arrive at Harrison’s Chesapeake House by car or by boat, you will immediately realize you are no longer in the hustle and bustle of the rat race.

The friendly folks who check you in are more interested in your comfort than getting to the next person in line. The view from your room of the beautiful water and the boats bobbing at the dock is more relaxing than any cityscape.

Harrison’s is a four-generation operation. Buddy Harrison’s grandfather started taking out fishermen in the early 1900s, and his grandmother ran the kitchen.

This tradition continues today with Buddy’s son, Bud, doing the day-to-day operation. Bud has improved the accommodations by ##Captain Bud Harrison on the left helps a customer with his trophy rockfish. redoing all the rooms and building a meeting/dining room that can be used for large gatherings.

Quite a few corporations have meetings All of my trips to Harrison’s have at Harrison’s where business and fishing revolved around fishing. Back in the day mix quite well. we targeted big bluefish, and now rockThe best way for an angler to experifish are the primary attraction. Beginence Harrison’s Chesapeake House is on ning with the spring trophy season right the Buddy Plan, a combination fishing on through the summer and fall, when and dining trip that begins with a delismaller fish are caught on live spot, the cious dinner followed by a night in one good fishing is consistent. of the recently remolded rooms. In the The boats in the Harrison fleet are morning, you are treated to a big Eastern large and can accommodate big fishing Shore breakfast, and then sent out for parties, making Harrison’s a popular a day of fishing with a massive lunch. place for large groups. One big advanOnce you are back at the dock, you can tage to having large boats is the lack of Follow us!

motion on all but the roughest days.

While a few folks would be seasick on the Queen Mary before it left the dock, I have never seen anyone get sick while fishing on a Harrison boat.

My most recent trip last summer was a perfect example. We left the dock

around 7 a.m. and were fishing by 8. As soon as our live spot hit bottom, it was inhaled by a rockfish. We had two fish in the box for all onboard by 9:30. Then it was off to the spot where all hands caught these little fish two at a time. Once the live well was refilled, we headed in. I was on the road with my four filets in the cooler before lunch.

If there are people in your party that don’t care to fish, no problem. Tilghman Island has much history to explore, and St. Michaels is just a short drive back towards Easton. Warning! The shops at St. Michaels can cause a credit card to limit out very quickly.

Getting to Harrison’s Chesapeake House is easy. From Easton follow Route 33 through St. Michaels, across the drawbridge at Knapps Narrows.

Harrison’s Chesapeake House will be on your left.

If you come by boat go through Knapps Narrows and follow the channel around to the dock at Harrison’s Chesapeake House. Call ahead to book a slip.

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Rock on with Watersports

by Beth Crabtree

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hether you crave the exhilaration of doing tricks on a wakeboard, love the thrill of wakesurfing, or want to slow down a bit with a SUP or kayak, watersports enthusiasts spend their summers waiting for the next opportunity to get out on the water. Here’s how you can get in on the fun.

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“One of the great things about watersports is the whole family can enjoy it together,” says Jen Pratt, who grew up skiing with her dad and brother. Jen and her husband Todd are owners of Annapolis Watersports located on the South River and a new shop on Deep Creek.

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“One of the best ways to get started is to enroll in a class or clinic,” advises Pratt. “Beginners will learn what it’s like to be in and behind the boat, and for those who already have some experience it’s an opportunity to improve their skills. At Annapolis Watersports we offer a series of summer clinics in which we supply all the gear and bring in a pro who works for several hours with small groups of people who want to learn. Last year we had students of all ages, from 8 year-old kids up to older adults.”

Waterski

For competitive-level waterskiing, the Upper Chesapeake (ucskiclub.com), Severn River (severnriverskiclub.org), and South River Ski Clubs (southriverskiclub.net) have well-maintained courses designed for tournament boats and skiers. You’ll find some of the most active members are families with multiple generations out on the water. At tournaments, a course is set and skiers go through it multiple times until they fall, hit a ball, or don’t go through a gate. After each successful course completion the tow line is shortened. A normal line is 75 feet, but pros can ski with a line shortened to approximately 40 feet.

Michael Wagener, longtime member of the South River Ski Club says, “Our Club has a long and interesting history, and our course is a gem that’s existed for 40 years. Through the years we’ve run kids’ programs, pulled disabled skiers with special equipment, held social events, and hosted new skiers who don’t own boats. Although the course is expensive to maintain we’ve been fortunate to have members who’ve worked tirelessly to keep it in good condition.

“We used to be the only location that could host all three tournament events— jump, tricks, and slalom; however, today most tournaments are held on freshwater lakes because the water is smoother, and fresh water is a little slower (which is good for skiers who approach turns at speeds in excess of 50 mph). But we still have an excellent practice site on the South River, and we’ve had national and world record holders come out of Annapolis.”

Wagener continues, “We usually ski before 9 a.m. because that’s when there is less boat traffic, and the water is smooth. While wakeboarders love big wake, waterskiers want no wake.

At tournament level, skiing requires a lot of technique and strength. It should be predictable and exacting, and even a little unanticipated wake from other boats can be dangerous.”

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• Only vessels with Department of Natural Resource inspection decals may enter slalom courses.

• You need three people to ski, tube, wakesurf, or wakeboard— the boat operator, the observer, and the person being towed.

• Operators and observers must be 12 years of age or older, and the person being towed must wear a personal flotation device.

• Personal Watercraft (PWCs) used for towing must have the capacity to carry at least three persons.

• You may only tow a skier from sunrise to sunset.

• Towing vessels must stay at least 100 feet from shore, piers, bridges, people in the water, and other vessels.

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What Type of Boat Is Best?

“Boat ownership is a significant commitment, so you’ll want to determine what kind of boat you need based on your interests,” says Pratt. “Potential buyers should think about how many people will be on the boat and how they intend to use it 80 percent of the time. If you just want to get around the river and occasionally throw in a tube, there are many different recreational cross-purpose boats at reasonable prices, especially if you’re open to a used boat.

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“However, if you want to mostly wakeboard or wakesurf, there are boats built specifically for those purposes, and other types of boats may not perform up to the owners’ expectations, especially as their skills progress. Sometimes we see people trade in boats after two or three years because their skills exceed what the boat can do, so I suggest shopping for a boat at a place that sells a lot of the class of boat you want, and be sure to ask a lot of questions. Wakeboarding and wakesurfing magazines are good places to learn about boat brands and what to look for, and there’s a lot of information on the Internet, too.”

A reputable dealer should offer a demo ride as well as support after the purchase. “We go out with our new owners and coach them on how to operate the boat properly when towing a skier, wakeboarder, or wakesurfer,” says Pratt. “Going out early to get smooth water is important. In fact, when you go is almost more important than where you go,” she emphasizes. “Although with wakesurfing you’ll want to find wide and deep areas because you’ll need deeper water to get the proper wave height, shape, and push.”

Get Started with Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP)

If you’re ready to try stand up paddleboarding but not quite sure how to get started, we’ve got answers. There are plenty of SUP rental companies throughout the Chesapeake, but if it’s your first time on a paddleboard, a lesson is recommended. Most beginner lessons are only an hour long and afterwards you should be proficient enough to paddle solo on the water.

In a good beginner SUP course, you should expect to learn basic paddling strokes (forward, backwards, turning), how to stop, brief rules of the road, and how to get back onto your board if you fall off in deep water.

A good instructor will teach strokes on land first and then have the class practice them in the water. They should also go over how to properly size a paddle and board for each person, and how to launch a paddleboard safely into the water. For beginners, a longer, wider board is recommended for stability.

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• Annapolis Canoe and Kayak: Rentals, equipment demos, fun paddling outings, races, and gear for sale. annapoliscanoeandkayak.com • Capital Sup, Annapolis: Lessons, rentals, guided tours, SUP yoga, fitness classes, night paddles featuring LED-illuminated boards, and race training programs. capitalsupbiz.com • DelMarVa Board Sport Adventures, Fenwick Island, DE: rentals, SUP yoga, night paddles featuring LED-illuminated boards, and excursion tours. delmarvaboardsportadventures.com ##LED -illuminated nig • East of Maui, Annapolis: Lessons, boards and gear for sale. eastofmauiboardshop.com ht paddle.

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Dock. Finally, it is very important to know how to pull yourself back onto your board if you have fallen off in water over your head. And everyone, experienced paddlers and novices alike, should always wear an ankle leash while paddling so that you do not get separated from your board if you fall off.

Before committing to a lesson, feel free to ask instructors what they will be going over to make sure that you leave a happy camper. If you are new to the sport it is always best to try a lesson first, and in the end you will be the more proficient paddler for it.

Tubing

Tubing is a quick and easy way to quench your thirst for fun. Just throw that puppy off the stern, hop on, and you’re off. No real balance, strength, or skill required, making it the perfect towing option for little kids and underachieving adults. “Tubes” vary from a simple inner tube to some fancysmancy get-ups with seatbacks and drink holders. How can so much fun be so easy?

Jetski

With more than 12,500 registered personal watercraft (PWC) in Maryland alone, the Bay is brimming with jetski enthusiasts.

Some drivers prefer a PWC when towing kids because they and the spotter are low to the water, which makes it easier to communicate with the rider, plus there’s no prop to worry about. To find others who share your PWC passion look online for groups such as the Up’er Chesapeake Jetski Fanatics meet-up group and Jet Ski the Chesapeake Facebook page.

Kayak Fishing

There is nothing like the exhilarating experience of being pulled around by a fish, and even a five pound rockfish will yank your kayak around a bit. Kayak fishing is awesome because it’s relatively inexpensive and affords you lots of mobility. Once you have your rig all geared up, there are minimal costs associated with getting out on the water, and the ease of rooftop transportation enables you to explore lots of waterways.

PropTalk graphics guru Zach Ditmars loves kayak fishing and says, “Recently I decided to go out for a quick leisurely paddle

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through Annapolis Harbor just before dusk.

I didn’t expect to catch anything as it was nearly dead low tide, but I grabbed a light rod anyway. In just an hour and a half I was able to paddle a few miles, see a few friends, and catch over a dozen fish. All this while watching a beautiful sunset; that’s why I love kayak fishing.” As of the end of May, Ditmars had caught eight fish species (two shy of the PropTalk Fishing Challenge) from his kayak and launched from at least a dozen different locations in Maryland and Virginia.

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t’s late Tuesday night, and a colorless, In brief, officials want boaters to keep past several years, keeping closer tabs on 38-foot Chesapeake Bay workboat their eyes open for unusual or suspicious small-boat traffic; increasing their ranchugs quietly into the harbor and activities on the Bay, such as unusually dom boardings; and information sharing heads for a pier near a cluster of oil-storintensive diving operations around big with counterpart agencies. New highage tanks. Cramped inside the darkened ships and near critical infrastructure such tech vessel identification systems help to wheelhouse are four men—the skipper, a as wharves, bridges, and dams; oddkeep better tabs on water traffic. deckhand, and two explosives experts—on hours transfer of people from freighters USCG has launched a program called a clandestine mission. and tankers onto small boats; or vessels America’s Waterways Watch (AWW) Within seconds after the vessel ties up, operating at night without running designed to encourage ordinary boatthe crew detonates its hidden cargo—a lights. ers to report incidents that they believe diesel fuel bomb with plastic explosives— USCG asks boaters who observe may suggest terrorism or illegal activity. turning the shoreside oil tanks into an such activity to report it to the National And the Maryland NRP has a similar inferno and giving program dubbed “See the city its first taste Something, Say Some##A U.S. Coast Guard 21-foot rescue boat of maritime terrorthing.” patrols the Inner Harbor Baltimore. ism. The port is shut As is often the case Photo by PA1 Tom Sperduto/ USCG for days, and shipping in following up on tips near other major U.S. from citizens, some harbors, hampered by of the reports from new emergency security boaters have turned out restrictions, slows to a to be erroneous, such crawl. as a Maryland case a No such disaster has few years ago in which yet befallen a U.S. port the suspected “terroror potential waterfront ists” turned out to be target, including those ordinary fishermen. But on the Chesapeake Bay, authorities say they’d and federal and state rather get such reports intelligence officials and run them down have found no credthan not know about Where to Report Suspicious Activity ible evidence that one is them and risk a serious USCG National Response Center Waterway Watch (877) 249-2824 in the offing. But the U.S. incident.

Coast Guard (USCG) and “Intelligence is going Maryland NRP hotline (800) 638-9944 Maryland Natural Resources to win this battle,” says USCG Baltimore command center (410) 576-2525 Police (NRP) are asking Stephen L. Caldwell, forUSCG or NRP on VHF-FM Channel 16 boaters to stay alert to help mer director of homeland make sure one never takes security and justice issues place.

Response Center at (877) 249-2824. for the Government Accountability Of“Right now there’s nothing apparThe Maryland NRP maintains a hotline fice (GAO), the congressional watchdog ent, but it’s a real threat,” says Robert M. at (800) 638-9944. Or you can phone agency, who has delved into the smallGauvin, the point-man on the small-boat USCG’s Baltimore command center at boat security issue extensively and still security issue at USCG headquarters in (410) 576-2525. In a pinch, call USCG keeps tabs on it.

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approach the port side of the American destroyer—and set off an explosion that blew a large hole in the warship’s side and killed 17 U.S. sailors.

In August 2005, terrorists fired rocket-propelled grenades at two U.S. warships moored in Aqaba, Jordan. In November of that year, pirates attacked a cruise liner 100 miles off the coast of Somalia, using two 25-foot rigid inflatable boats.

Small recreational boats and commercial vessels are easy to buy or rent— or even commandeer—in the United States. There are more than 20 million pleasure craft, 300,000 fishing boats, and 100,000 other small commercial vessels. Unlike aircraft, most don’t require a license to operate. They can easily deliver weapons or people.

“Small boats require low investment and minimal training to achieve even partial terrorism goals,” Jena Baker McNeill says in a report for the Heritage Foundation, a Washington think-tank.

Even so, GAO investigations have shown that the Department of Homeland Security still has a long way to go in taking steps to enable its disparate

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agencies to share and coordinate the intelligence they receive and to track what’s being done about it.

Officials say that makes it all the more important for recreational boaters—who are out on the water frequently and can observe what’s going on—to call the hotline numbers when they see suspicious activity.

About the author: Art Pine is a Coast-Guard-licensed captain and a longtime boater on the Chesapeake Bay. An early version of this article appeared in Mad Mariner, a defunct online boating magazine.

The Arts at Navy Point

More than 60 artists, artisans, and vendors will showcase their works at the Antique and Classic Boat Show and Festival June 19-21 in St. Michaels.

“The Arts at Navy Point” is a popular “show within the show.” Co-chairs John Into and Nancy Price work tirelessly throughout the year to connect with a variety of “the Best of the Best” maritime-themed vendors and attract them to participate. They are champions of how marine-focused fine arts, crafts and hardware—as well as a selection of boat restorers and other industry specialists—create a better event experience. And the enthusiasm of the visitors who attend this event proves it!

The Arts at Navy Point spreads out under several large tents as well as many smaller vendor display tents. Sometimes, the walk ways are crowded, but the show attendees love the opportunity nonetheless to see these unique items, often by juried artist from around the country.

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Here’s just a sampling of what you might find: • Canvas bags and hats • Hand-carved fish • Nautical cards or a lamp • Adirondack guide boats • Cookbooks • Birch wood sculptures • An elegant boat-shaped home bar • Watercolor paintings • A diorama about Chesapeake Bay life • Glassware for your boat • Marine photographs on the water • A maritime antique from a big ship • Marlinespike art work • Nautical stained glass • Hand-blown glass • Boat Restoration Resources • Boat canvas or cushions • A ship-in-a-bottle • Custom dock lines

Antique & Classic

Boat Show & Festival June 19 - 20

by Chris “Seabuddy” Brown

A Variety of Boats

Chris-Craft built 262 boats in this model.

Most of them were priced around $1/foot in length when they were first sold.

This annual show has showcased yachts from famous and rare brands such as Trumpy, the ex-Governor’s yacht, Burgers, Rybovich, Wheeler, Owens, Cruis Along, Red Bank, and Mathews. These boats rarely attend other ACBS shows since many shows can’t accommodate the inwater yachts. This is just one more feature that makes this Classic Boat Show special.

Now, back to runabouts: other boat brands that come from near and far to display at this Maryland June Festival are Lyman, Century, Higgins, Shepherd,

What types of boats attract you? Do you prefer runabouts or cruisers? Cuddy cabins or fishing boats? Fiberglass or wood? The once-a-year show in St. Michaels will have them all, plus a full festival of events, vendors, seminars, maritime-themed artists and craftsmen, plus music and food.

This year the Chesapeake Bay Chapter of the American Classic Boat Society (ACBS) hosts some unique, rare, and special boats. The festival spreads across the nine football fields of the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum (CBMM). You don’t want to miss this Maryland event, now in its 28th year!

For the first time, a rare Chris##With the pretty backdrop of the Craft Cobra will be at this show. old Hooper Strait Light and Miles It’s the Chris-Craft with the gold River, there are great land and tail fin, a single cockpit boat inside in-water displays at the show at CBMM. Photo by PropTalk a distinctive wooden hull that starts off with a bow that splits the waves and tapers off to nothing at the stern. This is one of only 106 boats in this limited edition model made

by Chris-Craft.

Another Chris-Craft runabout, the fiberglass XK–19 is also scheduled for this year’s event. This special boat shows styling and innovative design lines that set a standard in the Glastron, Glasspar, Cobalt, Sea Mac, early ‘70s for future Chris-Craft runabouts. Whirlwind, Checkmate, De Siva, Dodge, Garwood, Trojan, Mastercraft, Grady Recently restored by Chad Brenner’s White, and Aristocraft. Last but not least, company, Classic Restoration and Supply, in Philadelphia, PA, she has a Jim Wynne- you’ll see a cross-section of collectible classic boats representing several other catdesigned hull. Known for his international egories: daily use boats, fishing boats, tugs, boat racing work, Wynne fashioned a launches, the Bay-built deadrise, race boats, 24-degree deep-vee hull for the XK-19 for great handling, ride, and high speed in Bay skiffs, and a variety of “one-off” boats with chop as well as offshore. Chris-Craft’s head creative features.

To plan your trip to the festival, check of design, Dick Avery is credited with this out the CBMM website for hours and boat’s smart above-the-waterline styling. details.

You’ll also find a list of the festival’s Now for the in-water cruisers at this maritime vendors featured in the Arts at event, many of which visitors can board, Navy Point when you visit chesapeakebayafter asking permission, on Saturday, acbs.org June 20. If you’re a fan of the Chris-Craft And if you have a boat you’d like to disbrand, expect to see wood, fiberglass, and play, contact Ray Glenn at (410) 867-7853 even metal cabin cruisers. One of the most to register. popular yachts is the 57-foot Constellation.

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Chris-Craft Cobra, the Classic Boat Show's Top Dog

This Cobra is the Chris-Craft boat model that gets the adrenalin pumpin’! She will be on display at the Antique and Classic Boat Show & Festival June 19-20.

The Cobra model Chris-Craft is one of the most recognizable “wow” boats ever offered for sale in the long history of wooden boats. Chris-Craft made the Cobra its image boat after World War II. It wanted to be the boat builder for every man, woman, and family in the world. Across a wide mix of boat models, this design was selected to attract buyers with its “gotta have it, can’t live without it” appeal. She was designed to turn heads on the water or at a boat show.

Chris-Craft decided that the profit made from its other models would cover whatever this Cobra would cost to build and market. In other words, she was one attractive loss-leader. Chris-Craft figured it spent so much on this boat’s development that it would just break even after making 100 boats. The factory built 106 Cobras and stopped.

For the underwater hull shape, ChrisCraft used the naval architectural lines of one of its existing boat models as the boat’s running surface. Those Chris-Craft lines had already sold 503 hulls.

To that underwater running surface they styled a sleek, curvy, bright-finished planked mahogany boat that started at the bow as high, wide, and purposeful and then gracefully tapered its aft to nothing at the transom. Next, Chris-Craft took out the back seat. Then it added a “Chris-Craft” gold fin. The final addition was alligator upholstery.

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This boat is rare. Chris-Craft only each plank seam. This planking method made Cobras in two lengths for about used by Chris-Craft is often called batten eight months in 1955. The gold fin, the seam construction. single seat cockpit, the quality and sparkle Engine choices were many. They of the hull, interior, and detailing all make ranged from Chris-Craft-made and for a special boat. branded engines to a Chrysler Hemi.

That gold fin was made from fiberAnother option was a special dual fourglass at a time when Chris-Craft was the barrel carburetor Cadillac engine that largest wooden boat builder in the world made 285 horsepower, supplied by Cal and just starting to use fiberglass as a Connell, a Detroit Cadillac car dealer. His boat building material. The fiberglass fin marine engine company became Crusader was made in one factory and the wood Marine. [On a side note, Cal was the hull and deck in another. When mated navigator for movie star Tyrone Powers together for final assembly, many gold fins during WW II in the South Pacific.] did not fit their intended boat hulls. It is Chris-Craft Cobras have a top speed said that several fins were from about 40 miles per tried on most boats, so hour to 55 mph deowners and restorers may pending on the engine find that the numbers on selection. All the boats the fin and the boat hull were made as straightprobably don’t match.

The deck is mahogany planked and stained natural with a blond accent king plank as well as the decking around the gold fin.

Like most runabouts from this time frame, the actual planks are wider than the white lines suggest to your eye. Grooves were ##Chris-Craft Cobra at speed. made in the wider deck planks and these were striped with white paint, usually after the last shaft, traditional inboard boats, but over of many coats of varnish was thoroughly the years a few have been re-powered and dry. The hull is also made from Chrisfitted with a V-drive. As the shaft angle is Craft spec-grade mahogany wood planked less with the V-drive, these boat run even over an understructure of a harder wood faster. The Cobra seems to be a “wow” frame. boat under any conditions.

The boat bottom was double planked Saturday, June 20: with a thin layer of planking going on first. Next, a canvas was stretched over Boating Seminars that inner planking and that was brushed Look for a posted list of Saturday’s semior soaked with lead. Next came the outer nars about boats, boating, and all things planking. This is the layer you see. It is nautical at the Festival information desk thicker (between the two layers of plankon the grounds of CBMM. Saturday, ing and the canvas, the bottom is 9/16 June 20 is the day for informative talks, inch thick). The boat was then protected slide shows, and hand-outs at the Antique with copper-bronze bottom paint. and Classic Boat festival.

The side planking is done in a different The seminar presentations are held manner. First, a small batten (think of a inside the CBMM’s Steamboat Building, small, narrow strip of wood) is screwed where comfortable chairs, microphones, to each boat frame. Then the side planks and a large screen make it easy to attract are screwed to these battens. Look for the nationwide experts. Enjoy this opporscrew heads by looking at the round plugs tunity to talk with like-minded boating along the finished planking. Remementhusiasts, take a break from the summer ber, frames run athwartships (across a sun, and ask the speakers about topics that boat) and the battens and planking run interest you. lengthwise. The sides are just this single The presenters and topics are varied. thickness of planking that is 7/16 inch They often include a mix of small boat thick, backed up with those battens at designers, boating writers, boat builders, 52 July 2015 PropTalk.com

engine mechanics, and experts on certain brands/styles of boats. It’s also a great opportunity to pick up how-to information about boating, boating safety, and many other topics. Different experts are invited each year, often based on attendees’ requests.

Previous years’ topics have included: the Pluses + Minuses of 5200 Bottoms, the Strength of Old Wood Found in Boats, the Top10 Collectible Fiberglass Boats, Varnish Choices and Varnishing Techniques for Best Success, and Using Epoxy for Boat Restoration Presenters come from Maine, Michigan, Connecticut, and Florida, as well as from various Mid-Atlantic states to share their expertise.

How Can I Tell if I Have a Collectible Boat?

Collectible boats can be wood, fiberglass, or metal, or a combination of these materials. In addition to the hull’s material, the boat’s age is an important factor. There are four subcategories of collectible boats that hinge on how old the boat is. Here is an idea of how “Collectible Boats” are defined by the International Antique and Classic Boat Society (ACBS):

• Historic: any boat built up to and including 1918 • Antique: any boat built between 1919 -1942, inclusive • Classic: any boat built between 19431975 • Late Classic: for boats constructed between 1975 and the year 25 years prior to the current year.

Boats from these periods are typically limited production or “one-off” boats and can be: discovered at shows, used daily by watermen, enjoyed in their “as-found” condition (after years in a barn or boathouse), restored to “concourse” quality or show-winning status Many classic runabouts are either a utility (an open cockpit design that allows walking-around room) or a cockpit boat with one, two, or three cockpits of seating space, separated by solid decking over the rest of the classic. Of course, there are exceptions to this broad classification.

The benefit of using collectible boats is the same as using new boats…. fun! You may turn more heads driving a classic boat, though!

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Old Point Comfort YC Steps Back in Time

ld Point Comfort YC (OPCYC) power boaters had a unique opportunity to support the National Park Service, Fort Monroe Authority, and Casemate Museum by transporting their staff and volunteers for an annual tour of Fort Wool. Fort Wool lies a mile south of Fort Monroe, across the Hampton Roads main channel, just east of the southern island of the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel. Its construction was funded by Congress shortly after the British attacks on Norfolk, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C. during the War of 1812. At the time, cannons lacked the range to close off the main channel, which necessitated the construction of an island just south of it. Construction of the island on which the Fort could be built started in 1820. The island, once built, proved unable to support the massive four level stone and masonry fort initially planned. By the 1850s a single level fort was completed sufficiently to play role in the Civil War, including the Battle of Hampton Roads and the Union blockade of the Confederacy.

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roe Authority Staff, a Park Service Ranger, and nearly twenty Casemate Museum volunteers to Fort Wool for a tour to enhance their appreciation of the small fort’s role in the defense of Hampton Roads and its significant place in American History. Mike Hobbs, the longtime curator of Fort Wool, explained the history and gave a tour of the island fort, which remained an active Army installation until 1967. It was a perfect day for the trip, a great boating experience, and a wonderful opportunity to learn more about Hampton Road’s history. opcyc.org PropTalk.com July 2015 53

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n late April, Baltimore YC hosted the West End Boat Club from Essington, PA, on the Delaware River.

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ince the April 29 tripplanning meeting of Club Crabtowne, we have scheduled many special events to satisfy various interests, especially watersports. This month, our kayakers spent six beautiful hours on Jug Bay in the Patuxent Wildlife Refuge and enjoyed a relaxing picnic lunch. We plan to host this trip monthly, early June through early September. In May, we went to see the Blue Angels in Annapolis Harbor, and in June have planned to go on members’ boats to Hemingway’s for lunch, as well as begin our monthly moonlight cruises. Want to get involved? Our monthly meeting and social will be held on Tuesday, July 23, at The

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New Meaning Given to Beer Can Racing

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he Chesapeake Outdoor Group will be celebrating its 12th annual 12-oz Regatta Saturday, August 15 at the Eastport Democratic Club. This regatta allows skippers to exercise their ingenuity in creating the fastest model sailing yacht from common items and at least one empty beer can (soda can for the kids). All boats must be able to fit within a five-gallon bucket, and will be measured and examined for compliance prior to racing.

All class entrants will receive their bucket and materials to build their boat on August 8 at the skipper’s meeting. Non-boat racers can also buy a rubber duck to race. This regatta is fun for the whole family! chesapeakeoutdoor.org

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ack Creek Yacht Club members enjoyed fine weather for the Mid-week 2015 Season Opener on Crab Creek at the home of Molly and Wally Stone. Sixteen members attended the event May 13 and 14.

Fifteen boats and 60 club members participated in all or part of the Fleet Captain’s cruise, which began May 23. The cruise included several marinas, coves, and creeks south of the Bay Bridge.

Each stop on the cruise included food and attire appropriate to a decade from the 1920’s through Y2K. June 20, the club will hold its highly popular lobster feast, followed by Flip, Flop and Drop on the 21st. The event will be at the home of Wally and Molly Stone, with additional hosts John Oberright and Jo Rys. Upcoming July 4th holiday events include a cruise hosted by Ben

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Racing News Thunder on the Narrows Boat Racing

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hunder on the Narrows, held June 27-28, is organized by the Kent Narrows Racing Association (KNRA), and its members, all of whom support racing on the Chesapeake Bay and specifically this annual race, sanctioned through the American Power Boat Association (APBA).

This year’s race has these special features: the Divisional Championships, EPIC Championship Events, the MACH Series Event, and both the Paul Sohn Memorial and the James Curtis Memorial Awards.

Jersey Speed Skiffs (perhaps the wildest race boat ride to watch), Hydroplanes (the fastest racing boats, running in several classes), and Ski Boats (patterned after the West Coast classes) will race both days with larger than normal race fields thanks to the unique awards and this year’s special events. Top racers such as Valerie Wilson, the Thompson Brothers, and John Shaw are among the top owners or drivers coming.

Free limited bleacher seats are available right in front of the race course.

Food and drink are sold on site for your convenience. Fair warning: The pit beef sandwich is my choice. Get one made by Marilyn in the concession stand if you can.

Directions: The race course is located at Kent Island Narrows (N38° 58.03’, W76° 14.82’) in Chester, MD, and it is reached by land from US 50/301 exit 41, four miles east of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. Once off route 50, follow the special parking signs. A free bus goes between the parking lot and the racing.

The race course site location for GPS directions: 117 Yacht Club Road, Chester, MD 21619. kentnarrowsracing.com

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Upcoming 2015 Racing Events June 21: Atlantic City, NJ Atlantic Ocean Powerboat Racing his is near-shore ocean racing with viewing from the A C boardwalk from noon to 4 p.m., racing will be along the city’s beaches with the northernmost turn placed off of the Steel Pier and the southern-most turn placed off of the Tropicana Hotel & Casino. Boats from 21 to 50 feet in length will compete on Sunday to determine the winners in seven different classes, with speeds ranging from 60 miles per hour to more than 170 mph. The event will be free and open to the public, both on the water and at the Race Village at the Golden Nugget. (908) 910-8025, dee@oparacing.org

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owerboat racing is often called “NASCAR on the water” for good reason: the high speed action occurring on the water just offshore is just as exciting as anything Tony Stewart or Jeff Gordon brings to the table. But in one sense, powerboat racing smokes anything in a car: we’d much rather be sitting on a beach or a boat rather than baking in the stands of a race track.

Considering the fact that many sport boats can go up to 140 miles per hour, we can’t understand why anyone would prefer the wheeled version.

Bay Country residents are lucky to have several opportunities to catch the on-the-water excitement this summer, and we can’t recommend highly enough that you head out to spectate the races.

First up is Thunder on the Narrows, June 27-28, held on Hog Bay just behind Kent Island YC and featuring the tightcutting Jersey Speed Skiffs and hydroplanes with their rooster tails. On land, look for a bleacher seat or bring your own comfy lawn chair. However, do not bring a cooler: they’re prohibited at this event. Excellent vendors will keep you happy, though (follow Seabuddy’s advice and try the pit beef sandwich).

If you want to catch the action from the water, bring your boat over and join the spectator fleet that always assembles early just outside the racing oval. “You

##There’s a party on the water, spectating at Thunder on the Narrows. Photo by Walter Cooper

just need to head to the south end of Hog Island, anchor up, and join the party,” says Wheeler Baker, Kent Narrows Racing Association’s president. But take note: “People will start getting there at 9 a.m., and you need to be in place by 10:30.

Racing starts at noon, and we can’t have anyone rolling up during it.” kentnarrowsracing.com We return to the KIYC for the Cocktail Class Wooden Boat Racing Association’s (CCWBRA) KIYC Regatta, July 18. Cocktail class boats bring big action is little packages, and having the small boats right there on shore means that you can talk with racers (and hopefully get involved yourself). It’s a different kind of party, where coolers are allowed and you can bring your own snacks or have lunch at the club (alcohol is allowed on site, but participants are not allowed to consume alcohol until after ##Hanging out on shore in style. Photo by PropTalk they’ve completed racing for the day).

This is the place to bring the kids and the pups: there are plenty of grassy spots perfect to set up chairs, a tent, or even just a picnic blanket and still have great views of the race course.

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happens a little closer to the north end of Hog Island, with racing just off the dock at the club. As usual, be sure to get there early to make sure you don’t impede the racing. ccwbra.com We’re headed to Cambridge for the weekend of July 25-26, where the Cambridge Classic will be happening for the 103rd year. Driving into town, you’re likely to see pro stocks and Jersey Skiffs racing on Hambrooks Bay from the Route 50 bridge, but head over to Great Marsh Park for the party. Boy Scouts will collect $5 from each car for parking and admission, and the (really) good news is that it doesn’t matter how many souls you have in the car: $5 gets everyone in, so bring the whole crew in your van. Bleacher seating is available, but you have a lawn chair that’s much more comfortable. Again, leave the coolers at home, but don’t worry: “every year our vendors do something different,” says Tom Thompson, chairman of the event. “The crab cakes are always a crowd favorite.”

If you’re watching from the water, be ready for a party. “We have a very large spectator fleet that rafts up together,” says Thompson, “and they have a pretty good time out there.” There’s no cost to join the floating fun, and the race organizers will even head out to sell you some merchandise (the t-shirts are always a hit).

Wherever you are, look for PropTalk to be there with a magazine and a camera. We wouldn’t miss this for the world.

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##Joe Connor, vessel maintenance assistant at Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels, MD, tries out Bufflehead, the newly launched log canoe.

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ummer has finally arrived on the Chesapeake Bay. Big rockfish, steamed crabs, fireworks, and steamy days mark everyone’s favorite boating season.

Local shops have mostly caught up from the reluctant-spring-delayed commissioning rush. The economy also seems to be recovering, albeit reluctantly, as well. Boat shops are reporting an upsurge of what can best be called deferred maintenance, where owners are finally having work done that was put off during the recent financial unpleasantness.

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arty Lostrom of Scandia Marine Center at Whitehall Marina in the St. Margaret’s section of Annapolis, MD brings us up to date on their new location and some surprising developments. “We are a full service operation. We do everything. We have been here a year and are still trying to staff up to handle the work load. We didn’t anticipate that the demand would grow so fast, so heavy, so soon. We increased our storage by 27 percent over the winter, and people are definitely spending money now on stuff that they held off doing.

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Our re-powers went up by 150 percent from the year before because owners are tired of tinkering with a worn-out power plant.

Other projects include several deck core replacements and boats with some major structural changes. People who were on the hard for several years are putting the boat back in and they are finding that you can’t store a boat and not have stuff deteriorate on it. We are seeing lots of folks who have had their boats in dry storage for a couple of years going back in the water. I think that’s a good sign for the industry.”

A newly painted 25-foot custom fishing boat at Eastern Shore Boatworks in Ocean City, MD.

still working on our 53-foot Custom Evans Catamaran for the Boston Harbor in Massachusetts. We hope to have some pictures of this vessel to send you for next month’s edition.”

S

cott and Mike Glyphis from Eastern Shore Boatworks in Ocean City, MD, sent us this update. “We are currently installing rub rails, cleats, fuel tank, lights, and running wire on our latest 25-foot center console.”

D

ave Hannam of Classic Watercraft Restoration in Annapolis reports that he is furiously back to building the Garwood 16-foot Speedster replica of the original 1935 Miss Behave. In just a few weeks, the boat has gone through a complete 180-degree turn in regard to production. Final coatings and varnish have been applied to the mahogany inlay deck and hull,

along with a new carburetor added to the V6 Chevy 210-hp engine.

Next step in the works includes the mechanical steering system installation. At this pace, Hannam hopes to have the little classic ready to be fired up and running out on the Bay!

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utch Garren of the Patuxent Small Craft Guild in Solomons, MD, brings us two projects this month. “A sevenfoot dinghy needing some loving care was donated to the Patuxent Small Craft Guild (PSCG) by George Roome, a friend of Kent

seven feet six inches and a two-foot, eight-inch draft. A gift from Clarence R. Sewell, this powerboat is a local type usually described as a Hooper Island “draketail” or “ducktail.” It was known for its sleek lines and round, reverse-rake stern.

Built at Broomes Island in 1936

by Alpheus Sewell for his son Clarence, the boat was used on the Patuxent River for crabbing, oystering, eeling, and fishing until 1988. By the time of her donation in 1989, she was in need of major repairs. Over the course of the next 10 years, the boat was totally rebuilt by museum staff and volunteers of

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A neat and well done electronics package installed on a Beneteau Antares 13.8 by the crew at Hartge Yacht Yard in Galesville, MD.

Mountford, a loyal Calvert Marine Museum (CMM) supporter. A complete restoration took place, including replacement of the main thwart. Unnamed and not dated, this pre-1972 vessel can be man powered or use a small outboard motor. This tiny water craft was restored by the volunteers of PSCG and is looking for a new owner. If interested, contact President Jim Wilson.

The second project is the Sewell Draketail Workboat. Deck and other repairs are being made to the 36foot Sewell Draketail Workboat at CMM. PSCG has replaced a number of deck planks, portions of the rub rail and cabin top, along with other necessary improvements. All work is being performed while this fine vessel is afloat. The Sewell Draketail Workboat is 36 feet long with a beam of

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ing projects is a 1940s Herreshoff 12.5 that is getting a mild restoration.

We’re replacing many frames, some planking, updating bronze hardware, and fitting a removable electric outboard.”

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eorge Hazzard of Wooden Boat Restoration in Millington, MD, reports on progress in his busy shop. “We are

finishing up three coats of varnish on the decks of the 2003, 23-foot Hacker Craft for the upcoming summer. We also are putting back on the newly re-chromed hardware, thanks to Polished Treasures, on the

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A replica 1935 Gar Wood 16-foot Speedster, powered by a 210-hp Chevy V6 takes shape at Classic Watercraft Restoration in Annapolis, MD. Photo by Anne Hannam

the PSCG. She was rededicated in September 2000 to the memory of Clarence Sewell. The draketail is currently powered by a 1964 Gray fourcylinder marine engine, developing 25 horsepower. See PSCG ongoing projects with volunteers in action on Tuesdays and Saturdays at CMM.

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ritt Lilly of Lilly Sport Boats in Arnold, MD, reports that his race boat is upside down in the yard at the shop having some major bottom work done in preparation for the summer racing season.

Among other recent projects was a complete marine imron paint job on a 23-foot Scout center console.

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atrick Mertaugh, of Choptank Boatworks in Denton, MD, reports that he has six restorations under way including this one: “One of our many ongo-

One of two 1300-hp MAN diesels being lowered into a Little Harbor 53 at Composite Yacht in Trappe, MD.

1935 Consolidated. She had all new 12-volt wiring, fresh paint, and varnish. The 23-foot 1957 Owens also is getting new paint and varnish.”

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eg Roney of Mathew Brothers in Denton, MD, reports a busy spring.

“Other than a few boats still in storage, spring commissioning, varnish, launches, and deliveries, all went off without a hitch! Customers are very happy to arrive at their homes to see their boats ready and waiting for them. We’re now focusing on finishing a new build, an Eastport 32, two major refits, and working toward another storage building on site.”

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t. Michaels, MD, Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum’s (CBMM) Tracy Munson’s report: while we talk power-

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boats here, announcement of the completion of an historic log canoe (mentioned in June PropTalk) definitely warrants inclusion. “The first Chesapeake two-masted log hull sailing canoe to be built in more than 35 years was launched at CBMM on Wednesday, April 22 with a public celebration for the occasion. The log canoe, christened Bufflehead, was launched immediately following

the CBMM’s Blessing of the Fleet ceremony.

Bufflehead is the first log canoe to be built since 1979, when Tenaceous [sic] joined the fleet, and is expected to race in the XXXII Mid-Atlantic Small Craft Festival, which takes place at CBMM on October 3-4. Adapting the lines from an 1893 Robert D. Lambdin canoe in the museum’s collection, CBMM

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JD decided to take a break before re-assembling the outboard motor in the mechanics shop at Scandia Marine Center in Annapolis, MD. Photo by Rick Franke

shipwrights, apprentices, and volunteers began working on the new sailing log canoe this past fall. The hull has been constructed from three 26-foot local loblolly pine logs, with the canoe and its spars constructed in full public view.

Log canoes were traditionally used as workboats, for tonging oysters in particular. The building technique is unique and indigenous

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The bottom on a Grand Banks ready for a new barrier coat at Scandia Marine Center in Annapolis, MD. Photo by Rick Franke

Evan Howell removed sticky adhesive left after stripping the shrink wrap from a Legacy 42 at Scandia Marine Center in Annapolis, MD. Photo by Rick Franke

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Jerry Marcinkevich buffs the hull of a newly painted Scout 23 at Lilly Sport Boats in Arnold, MD. Photo by Rick Franke

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Chesapeake Bay Tide Tables

All times listed are in Local Time, Daylight Saving Time has been applied when appropriate. All heights are in feet.

BALTIMORE 1

6:41 AM Wed 2:07 PM 7:01 PM

2 H 0.5 L 1.2 H

2

12:44 AM THu 7:24 AM 2:48 PM 7:51 PM

0.4 2 0.4 1.3

L H L H

3

1:36 AM 8:09 AM 3:29 PM 8:41 PM

0.4 2 0.4 1.3

L H L H

4

2:31 AM SAT 8:56 AM 4:10 PM 9:33 PM

0.4 2 0.3 1.4

L H L H

5

3:29 AM Sun 9:44 AM 4:51 PM 10:27 PM

0.4 1.9 0.3 1.5

L H L H

6

0.5 1.8 0.3 1.6

L H L H

July 2015 Tides

Fri

4:32 AM Mon 10:33 AM 5:34 PM 11:23 PM

7

5:42 AM 0.6 L Tue 11:25 AM 1.7 H 6:18 PM 0.3 L

8

12:22 AM Wed 6:57 AM 12:19 PM 7:05 PM

1.7 0.6 1.6 0.2

H L H L

9

1:23 AM THu 8:14 AM 1:15 PM 7:53 PM

1.8 0.6 1.5 0.2

H L H L

10

1.9 0.6 1.4 0.2

H L H L

11

3:27 AM SAT 10:39 AM 3:16 PM 9:35 PM

1.9 0.6 1.3 0.2

H L H L

12

4:25 AM Sun 11:42 AM 4:17 PM 10:28 PM

2 0.5 1.2 0.3

H L H L

13

5:20 AM Mon 12:37 PM 5:16 PM 11:19 PM

2 0.5 1.2 0.3

H L H L

14

6:10 AM Tue 1:26 PM 6:11 PM

2 H 0.5 L 1.2 H

15

12:10 AM Wed 6:56 AM 2:11 PM 7:03 PM

0.3 2 0.5 1.3

L H L H

16

0.4 2 0.5 1.3

L H L H

Fri

2:26 AM 9:30 AM 2:15 PM 8:43 PM

12:58 AM THu 7:39 AM 2:51 PM 7:52 PM

diFFerenCes Sharps Island Light Havre de Grace Sevenfoot Knoll Light St. Michaels, Miles River

High –3:47 +3:11 –0:06 –2:14

17

1:45 AM 8:19 AM 3:27 PM 8:38 PM

0.4 1.9 0.5 1.4

L H L H

1

18

2:30 AM SAT 8:57 AM 3:59 PM 9:23 PM

0.5 1.8 0.5 1.4

L H L H

2

19

3:15 AM Sun 9:34 AM 4:29 PM 10:09 PM

0.5 1.8 0.5 1.4

L H L H

Fri

20

4:02 AM Mon 10:10 AM 4:58 PM 10:55 PM

0.6 1.7 0.5 1.5

L H L H

21

0.7 1.6 0.4 1.5

L H L H

Fri

4:52 AM Tue 10:47 AM 5:28 PM 11:42 PM

22

5:49 AM 0.8 L Wed 11:25 AM 1.5 H 6:01 PM 0.4 L

23

H L H L

17

6:12 AM 1.8 H THu 12:49 PM 0.4 L 6:11 PM 1.1 H

5:30 AM Wed 12:04 PM 5:19 PM 11:23 PM

3

L H L H

4

1:02 AM SAT 7:38 AM 2:17 PM 8:01 PM

0.3 1.8 0.3 1.2

L H L H

5

1:56 AM Sun 8:23 AM 3:03 PM 9:00 PM

0.3 1.7 0.3 1.3

L H L H

6

2:54 AM Mon 9:10 AM 3:50 PM 10:01 PM

0.4 1.6 0.2 1.3

L H L H

0.5 1.5 0.2 1.4

L H L H

1.6 0.8 1.4 0.4

H L H L

7

24

1.6 0.9 1.3 0.4

H L H L

8

25

2:11 AM SAT 9:15 AM 1:47 PM 8:02 PM

1.7 0.8 1.3 0.4

H L H L

26

3:01 AM Sun 10:20 AM 2:45 PM 8:51 PM

1.8 0.8 1.2 0.4

H L H L

27

3:50 AM Mon 11:17 AM 3:45 PM 9:43 PM

1.8 0.7 1.2 0.4

H L H L

28

4:39 AM Tue 12:07 PM 4:44 PM 10:38 PM

1.9 0.6 1.2 0.4

H L H L

29

5:27 AM Wed 12:52 PM 5:40 PM 11:34 PM

2 0.6 1.2 0.4

H L H L

30

6:15 AM THu 1:34 PM 6:34 PM

2 H 0.5 L 1.3 H

31

0.4 2 0.4 1.4

Fri

1:20 AM 8:04 AM 12:54 PM 7:18 PM

12:31 AM 7:03 AM 2:15 PM 7:26 PM

L H L H

12:11 AM 6:55 AM 1:33 PM 7:05 PM

1.8 0.5 1.1 0.2

0.2 1.8 0.4 1.2

12:31 AM THu 6:53 AM 12:07 PM 6:37 PM Fri

3:57 AM Tue 9:59 AM 4:38 PM 11:05 PM

5:03 AM 0.6 L Wed 10:51 AM 1.4 H 5:28 PM 0.2 L

9

12:10 AM THu 6:12 AM 11:46 AM 6:20 PM

1.5 0.6 1.3 0.2

H L H L

10

1.6 0.6 1.2 0.1

H L H L

11

2:16 AM SAT 8:32 AM 1:47 PM 8:07 PM

1.7 0.6 1.1 0.1

H L H L

12

3:13 AM Sun 9:36 AM 2:48 PM 9:00 PM

1.7 0.6 1.1 0.2

H L H L

13

4:06 AM Mon 10:34 AM 3:46 PM 9:51 PM

1.8 0.6 1.1 0.2

H L H L

14

4:55 AM Tue 11:24 AM 4:40 PM 10:40 PM

1.8 0.5 1.1 0.2

H L H L

15

1.8 0.5 1.1 0.2

H L H L

Fri

1:14 AM 7:23 AM 12:46 PM 7:13 PM

5:39 AM Wed 12:09 PM 5:30 PM 11:27 PM

12:14 AM 6:58 AM 1:27 PM 7:04 PM

0.3 1.7 0.5 1.2

L H L H

1 2:11 AM Wed 8:17 AM 2:09 PM 8:38 PM

0 L 2.5 H -0.1 L 3.2 H

17

18

12:59 AM SAT 7:34 AM 2:03 PM 7:50 PM

0.3 1.7 0.4 1.2

L H L H

2 2:56 AM THu 9:04 AM 2:57 PM 9:24 PM

-0.2 L 2.6 H -0.2 L 3.2 H

19

1:44 AM Sun 8:09 AM 2:40 PM 8:36 PM

0.4 1.6 0.4 1.3

L H L H

Fri

3

3:42 AM 9:51 AM 3:47 PM 10:11 PM

20

2:31 AM Mon 8:44 AM 3:17 PM 9:24 PM

0.5 1.5 0.4 1.3

L H L H

21

3:20 AM Tue 9:19 AM 3:55 PM 10:14 PM

0.6 1.4 0.4 1.3

22

0.7 1.4 0.3 1.4

Fri

4:11 AM Wed 9:54 AM 4:35 PM 11:07 PM

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L. Ht *1.17 *1.59 *0.83 *1.08

Spring Range 1.5 1.9 1.1 1.4

diFFerenCes

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

0 2.6 0.1 2.9

L H L H

18

4:31 AM SAT 10:39 AM 4:36 PM 10:52 PM

0.1 2.6 0.2 2.8

L H L H

-0.2 L 2.7 H -0.2 L 3.2 H

19

0.1 2.6 0.3 2.7

L H L H

4 4:29 AM SAT 10:40 AM 4:39 PM 10:59 PM

-0.3 L 2.8 H -0.2 L 3.2 H

20

L H L H

5 5:17 AM Sun 11:31 AM 5:34 PM 11:49 PM

-0.3 L 2.8 H -0.1 L 3 H

L H L H

6 6:08 AM -0.3 L Mon 12:25 PM 2.9 H 6:32 PM 0 L

5:07 AM 0.7 L THu 10:32 AM 1.3 H 5:17 PM 0.3 L

24

Fri

5:07 AM Sun 11:17 AM 5:17 PM 11:28 PM

5:42 AM 0.2 L Mon 11:56 AM 2.6 H 5:59 PM 0.4 L

21

12:06 AM Tue 6:19 AM 12:36 PM 6:43 PM

2.5 0.3 2.6 0.5

H L H L

22

12:45 AM Wed 6:57 AM 1:19 PM 7:31 PM

2.4 0.3 2.5 0.6

H L H L

7 12:41 AM Tue 7:01 AM 1:21 PM 7:34 PM

2.9 H -0.2 L 2.9 H 0.1 L

23

1:28 AM THu 7:40 AM 2:05 PM 8:23 PM

2.3 0.4 2.5 0.6

H L H L

2.2 0.4 2.6 0.6

H L H L

12:01 AM 6:06 AM 11:14 AM 6:02 PM

1.4 0.8 1.2 0.3

H L H L

8 1:37 AM Wed 7:56 AM 2:22 PM 8:40 PM

2.7 H -0.2 L 2.9 H 0.1 L

24

25

12:56 AM SAT 7:06 AM 12:03 PM 6:49 PM

1.5 0.8 1.2 0.3

H L H L

9 2:38 AM THu 8:55 AM 3:25 PM 9:48 PM

2.5 H -0.1 L 2.9 H 0.2 L

25

3:08 AM SAT 9:17 AM 3:48 PM 10:15 PM

2.1 0.4 2.6 0.6

H L H L

26

1:50 AM Sun 8:07 AM 12:59 PM 7:39 PM

1.6 0.8 1.1 0.3

H L H L

10

2.4 H -0.1 L 3 H 0.1 L

26

2.1 0.4 2.7 0.5

H L H L

27

2:41 AM Mon 9:04 AM 1:59 PM 8:29 PM

1.6 0.7 1.1 0.3

H L H L

11

2.4 0 3 0.1

27

28

3:31 AM Tue 9:58 AM 2:59 PM 9:20 PM

1.7 0.7 1.1 0.2

H L H L

12

29

4:18 AM Wed 10:47 AM 3:58 PM 10:11 PM

1.7 0.6 1.1 0.2

H L H L

30

5:03 AM THu 11:34 AM 4:56 PM 11:03 PM

1.8 0.5 1.2 0.2

H L H L

31

1.8 0.5 1.3 0.3

H L H L

Fri

Fri

6:20 AM 1.8 H THu 12:49 PM 0.5 L 6:18 PM 1.1 H

H. Ht *1.18 *1.59 *0.82 *1.08

3:53 AM 10:00 AM 3:54 PM 10:15 PM

23

16

Low –3:50 +3:30 –0:10 –1:58

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Low +1:40 –1:15 –3:13 –3:47

5:47 AM 12:19 PM 5:52 PM 11:56 PM

H. Ht *0.88 *1.12 *1.33 *1.37

Spring L. Ht Range *0.88 1.0 *1.14 1.1 *1.33 1.4 *1.33 1.4

Fri

3:44 AM 9:55 AM 4:31 PM 10:55 PM

4:53 AM SAT 10:55 AM 5:34 PM 11:57 PM

H L H L

5:59 AM 2.4 H Sun 11:53 AM 0 L 6:32 PM 3.1 H

Fri

2:15 AM 8:26 AM 2:55 PM 9:18 PM

4:05 AM Sun 10:12 AM 4:44 PM 11:10 PM

5:04 AM 2.2 H Mon 11:07 AM 0.3 L 5:40 PM 2.9 H

28

12:04 AM Tue 6:03 AM 12:01 PM 6:34 PM

0.3 2.3 0.2 3

L H L H L H L H

13

12:53 AM Mon 6:58 AM 12:48 PM 7:25 PM

0 2.4 0 3.1

L H L H

29

12:54 AM Wed 6:58 AM 12:55 PM 7:25 PM

0.2 2.5 0 3.2

14

1:44 AM Tue 7:51 AM 1:39 PM 8:12 PM

0 2.5 0 3.1

L H L H

30

1:43 AM THu 7:51 AM 1:47 PM 8:15 PM

0 L 2.7 H -0.1 L 3.3 H

15

2:31 AM Wed 8:37 AM 2:27 PM 8:56 PM

0 2.5 0 3.1

L H L H

31

-0.2 L 2.9 H -0.2 L 3.4 H

16

0 2.6 0 3

L H L H

3:13 AM THu 9:20 AM 3:12 PM 9:36 PM

diFFerenCes Onancock Creek Stingray Point Hooper Strait Light Lynnhaven Inlet

High +3 :52 +2 :01 +5 :52 +0 :47

Fri

2:31 AM 8:41 AM 2:40 PM 9:04 PM

Low H. Ht +4 :15 *0.70 +2 :29 *0.48 +6 :04 *0.66 +1 :08 *0.77

Spring L. Ht Range *0.83 2.2 *0.83 1.4 *0.67 2.0 *0.83 2.4

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Slack Water Max Current Speed

Slack Water Max Current Speed

514 1.2 1204 -1.1 1810 0.5 2335 -0.6

11

137 1.1 822 -0.9 1416 0.4 1956 -0.7

22

150 731 1312 1952

436 -0.5 1025 0.5 1637 -0.8 2312 0.8

1

211 926 1627 2131

557 1.2 1245 -1.1 1853 0.5

12

233 1.2 922 -1 1520 0.5 2054 -0.7

23

243 838 1356 2031

533 -0.6 1119 0.4 1722 -0.7

2

22 -0.6 640 1.2 1325 -1.1 1937 0.6

13

327 1.2 1016 -1 1618 0.5 2151 -0.7

24

0 0.8 633 -0.6 1218 0.4 1809 -0.6

112 -0.6 725 1.1 1405 -1.1 2021 0.7

14

36 750 1445 1947

419 1.2 1106 -1.1 1711 0.5 2245 -0.7

25

446 1128 1815

204 -0.6 813 1 1447 -1.1 2108 0.8

15

128 Wed 835 1529 2043

508 1.2 1152 -1.1 1801 0.6 2337 -0.7

26

12 Mon 546 1211 1854

300 -0.7 903 0.9 1531 -1 2157 0.9

16

554 1.2 1235 -1.1 1847 0.7

27

7

112 653 1256 1935

401 -0.7 958 0.8 1617 -1 2249 0.9

17

27 -0.7 639 1.1 1316 -1.1 1932 0.7

28

213 Wed 807 1344 2019

505 -0.7 1058 0.6 1707 -0.9 2344 1

18

115 -0.6 722 1 1356 -1 2015 0.7

29

9

612 -0.7 1202 0.5 1801 -0.8

19

445 1115 1802

40 1.1 719 -0.8 1309 0.5 1858 -0.8

20

Wed

2

THu

3

Fri

4

SAT

5

Sun

259 1006 1703 2222 350 1046 1739 2316

6

Tue

8

THu

10 Fri

315 925 1438 2106 417 1043 1537 2157

Slack Water Max Current Speed

Slack Water Max Current Speed

242 -1.3 802 0.7 1436 -1.5 2031 1.3

12

10 637 1135 1826

327 -1.4 852 0.7 1525 -1.6 2118 1.3

13

3

54 723 1228 1915

410 -1.5 941 0.8 1613 -1.6 2204 1.3

14

50 0.9 732 -0.6 1320 0.3 1900 -0.6

4

139 811 1326 2008

455 -1.6 1029 0.8 1703 -1.5 2252 1.3

15

140 0.9 829 -0.7 1420 0.3 1952 -0.6

5

223 901 1425 2102

544 -1.6 1120 0.9 1759 -1.4 2343 1.2

16

229 1 921 -0.8 1517 0.3 2044 -0.6

6

308 Mon 952 1526 2200

639 -1.6 1216 0.9 1903 -1.4

653 1353 1831

317 1.1 1009 -0.9 1608 0.4 2135 -0.6

7

17 Wed 737 1434 1925

404 1.1 1053 -1 1655 0.5 2225 -0.6

8

203 -0.6 806 0.9 1435 -1 2058 0.7

30

107 819 1511 2017

450 1.1 1134 -1 1740 0.6 2315 -0.7

9

8 Mon 536 1153 1838

252 -0.6 849 0.8 1514 -0.9 2141 0.8

31

158 900 1545 2108

535 1.1 1215 -1.1 1823 0.7

21

342 -0.6 935 0.7 1555 -0.8 2226 0.8

SAT

Sun

515 1156 1640 2249 610 1300 1744 2343

Mon 702 1356 1847 Tue

THu

Fri

SAT

Sun

Tue

218 918 1610 2136 307 958 1648 2228 356 1037 1726 2318

58 631 1231 1915

Wed

THu

Fri

SAT

Sun

337 950 1445 2112 429 1103 1539 2155 519 1209 1636 2240

Mon 607 1305 1734 2328 Tue

THu

Fri

22

125 -1.3 637 0.7 1316 -1.4 1902 1.1

23 THu

424 1202 1742

145 0.5 818 -1 1431 0.6 2046 -0.7

218 -1.4 725 0.7 1407 -1.4 1949 1.1

24

15 504 1249 1843

230 0.4 859 -1 1522 0.6 2140 -0.7

307 -1.4 815 0.7 1455 -1.4 2037 1.1

25

113 552 1332 1938

321 0.4 948 -1.1 1621 0.6 2244 -0.8

22 651 1151 1837

350 -1.4 904 0.7 1537 -1.4 2123 1.1

26

210 643 1418 2030

421 0.4 1043 -1.1 1712 0.7 2341 -0.9

17

102 738 1236 1922

428 -1.3 950 0.7 1615 -1.3 2206 1

27

303 Mon 734 1501 2121

516 0.4 1137 -1.2 1753 0.9

38 1.1 734 -1.5 1314 0.9 2006 -1.3

18

139 821 1321 2008

505 -1.3 1034 0.7 1653 -1.2 2247 1

28

31 -1 602 0.5 1228 -1.3 1833 1

135 1 828 -1.5 1411 0.9 2110 -1.2

19

214 907 1408 2053

542 -1.2 1119 0.7 1733 -1.1 2329 0.9

29

12 544 1240 1901

233 0.8 924 -1.4 1513 0.9 2220 -1.2

20

246 Mon 949 1454 2139

621 -1.1 1206 0.6 1819 -1

30

10

121 642 1338 2006

338 0.7 1026 -1.4 1623 0.9 2329 -1.2

21

14 0.8 701 -1.1 1256 0.6 1910 -0.9

31

11

230 740 1435 2108

449 0.7 1128 -1.4 1728 1

Wed 552 1044 1740 THu

Fri

SAT

Sun

Tue

355 1047 1635 2304

Wed 447 1142 1750 THu

Fri

SAT

All times listed are in Local Time, Daylight Saving Time has been applied when appropriate. All speeds are in knots.

Slack Water Max Current Speed

29 -1.3 548 0.7 1223 -1.4 1817 1

Sun

334 836 1530 2204

Mon 430 930 1620 2254 Tue

520 1021 1708 2340

Wed 606 1108 1752 THu

Fri

SAT

Sun

Tue

318 1031 1543 2226

Wed 349 1118 1639 2318

Fri

SAT

Sun

Tue

351 828 1548 2210

Wed 437 925 1631 2256 THu

Fri

519 1022 1719 2340 603 1119 1807

100 0.6 739 -1.1 1344 0.6 1958 -0.8

121 -1.2 645 0.7 1319 -1.5 1916 1.2 211 -1.3 732 0.8 1413 -1.6 2003 1.3 300 -1.5 823 0.9 1506 -1.7 2054 1.4

All times listed are in Local Time, Daylight Saving Time has been applied when appropriate. All speeds are in knots.

Current Differences and Speed Ratios Secondary Stations Baltimore Harbor Approach

Time Differences

Min. before Flood

Flood

Min. before Ebb

Speed Ratios Ebb

Flood

Ebb

Secondary Stations Chesapeake Bay Entrance

Time Differences

Min. before Flood

Flood

Min. before Ebb

Speed Ratios Ebb

Flood

Ebb

Cove Point, 3.9 n.mi. East

-3:29

-3:36

-4:08

-3:44

0.4

0.6

Chesapeake Beach, 1.5 miles North

+0:29

+0:48

+0:06

+0:00

1.0

0.7

Sharp Island Lt., 3.4 n.mi. West

-1:39

-1:41

-1:57

-1:43

0.4

0.5

Chesapeake Channel, (bridge tunnel) +0:05

+0:38

+0:32

+0:19

2.2

1.2

Thomas Pt. Shoal Lt., 2.0 n.mi. East

-1:05

-0:14

-0:22

-0:20

0.6

0.6

Stingray Point, 12.5 miles East

+2:18

+3:00

+2:09

+2:36

1.2

0.6

Pooles Island, 4 miles Southwest

+0:59

+0:48

+0:56

+1:12

0.6

0.8

Smith Point Light, 6.7 n.mi. East

+2:29

+2:57

+2:45

+1:59

0.5

0.3

Turkey Point, 1.2 n.mi. Southwest

+2:39

+1:30

+0:58

+1:00

0.6

0.8

Point No Point, 4.3 n.mi. East

+4:49

+5:33

+6:04

+5:45

0.4

0.2

Corrections Applied to Baltimore Harbor Approach

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Chesapeake Bay Entrance

Slack Water Max Current Speed

Fish News

by Capt. Chris D. Dollar

##The first IGFA world record Carolina hake, caught by Johnny Boyd earlier this year, weighed 5 pounds, 10 ounces.

Photo courtesy of Ken Neill

Huk Big Fish Classic Set for July 24-26

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uilding on last year’s success, organizers and sponsors of the second annual Huk Big Fish Classic will be back in Ocean City, MD, at Talbot Street Pier July 24-26.

At last summer’s inaugural event more than $92,000 was paid out for the heaviest fish pulled from the Atlantic.

The tournament format has a flexible 32-hour continuous fishing “time slot,” meaning fishing teams can come and go. Tournament director Brian Roberts says that allows anglers to fish favorable to the weather, take advantage of a hot bite, and allow for work schedules.

“Teams have more time to fish during the times when fish bite, as they can fish early in the morning, late in the evening, or fish all night long,” says Roberts. “Teams can fish the way they want, share the rod while catching the fish, and fish for any species with the chance to win big money while still having fun!”

Also new for 2015 is the addition of title sponsor Huk Performance Fishing Apparel (hukgear.com). Huk will also highlight the tournament on its new television show, “Money Fish,” airing on the Sportsman Channel. The Huk Big Fish Classic is located at 311 Talbot Street in Ocean City, MD. The final registration and the Captain’s Meeting take place on Thursday, July 23. Weigh-ins are free for adults and children, and scales open on Friday July 24 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday July 25 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.; and on Sunday July 26 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. For more information, contact Tournament Director Brian Roberts at thebigfishclassic@gmail.com or (410) 213-0325. bigfishclassic.com

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Hake Approved as New World Standard

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irginia angler Johnny Boyd is now officially a worldrecord holder after the International Game Fish Association approved his Carolina hake as the All-Tackle World Record.

His catch also establishes the initial world record for the species.

Boyd’s hake weighed five pounds, 10 ounces when checked in by the Virginia Marine Resources Commission scales.

The fish was also examined at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) to confirm the

##The Big Fish Classic is back in Ocean City this summer, bigger and better. Photo courtesy of the Big Fish Classic

species identification. Boyd donated his record fish to VIMS to be added to their fish collection.

Boyd was fishing out of Virginia Beach aboard the Healthy Grin, skippered by PropTalk contributor Dr. Ken Neill. It is the 11th All-Tackle World Record caught on the Healthy Grin. Boyd landed the world’s largest Carolina hake February 1, using a custom rod matched with an Avet reel loaded with 65-pound PowerPro. The fish, which had a 15-inch girth, ate a crab.

Big Money and Big Rock

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at Championship on the Chesapeake

he bite turned on just in time for the 2500 anglers, spread out on 465 boats, who took part in the Maryland Saltwater Sportfishing Association’s (MSSA) Championship on the Chesapeake rockfish tournament, held May 1-3.

Garn Godwin set a new MSSA tournament record for the largest rockfish, weighing in a 52-inch, 53.3-pound striper that earned him $65,437.

Find complete results at mssa.net/standings-results ##Garn Godwin receives his big check at the MSSA awards party at Kurtz’s Beach.

Crab Survey Shows Slight Uptick

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Top Five Rockfish

Top Money

1. Garn Godwin....... 53.3 lbs., 52” 2. Bob Arvey............. 50.2 lbs., 49” 3. Kevin Tracey........ 47.4 lbs., 49” 4. James Snyder...... 46.05 lbs., 50” 5. Roger Grissom..... 45.9 lbs., 47”

1. Garn Godwin.......... $65,437.00 2. James Snyder........... $22,167.00 3. Andrew Wendell..... $10,437.00 4. Roger Grissom........... $9002.00 5. Rick Schaffer.............. $7755.00

(Amateur Division)

(Amateur Division)

MSSA Annapolis Spring Tournament

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n related MSSA news, the Annapolis Chapter hosted its Spring Rockfish Tournament to benefit the EVAN Foundation.

Edgewater angler Dale Dirks, one of the driving forces behind the fundraiser, said tournament proceeds top $10,000. All monies go to the EVAN Foundation, which was founded by Wendy and Gavin Lindberg after they lost their only son Evan at age seven to neuroblastoma, a deadly pediatric cancer.

Winners

1. Andrew Wendell................. 47” 2. John Weber.....................45.25” 3. Chris Rosenthal.................44.5”

Ladies Winner

1. Robin Zagalsky..................39.5”

Youth Winners

1. Darin Zagalsky..................40.5” 2. Brian Zagalsky...................38.5” 3. Will Muscatello...............38.25”

ast summer, chicken neckers had a rough go of it trying to fill a bushel basket of the iconic tasty beautiful swimmers. If the 2015 blue crab dredge survey proves accurate, however, sport crabbers may enjoy a slightly better season.

From December through March, researchers sampled 1500 randomly selected sites throughout the crabs’ Chesapeake range. Last month, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) released survey results that showed an increase, compared to last year, in the abundance of spawning-age females. DNR reported 101 million sooks (adult females). Although that’s an encouraging bump, it is still well below peak abundances seen in 2010 and 2011 and below the established target level.

Juvenile crabs also showed a positive trend, increasing 35 percent from 2014.

Young crabs more than doubled from the record low in 2013, making the 2015 juvenile abundance of 269 million crabs slightly above the 26-year average of 261 million. A second harsh winter has again contributed to crab mortality, killing an estimated 19 percent of adult crabs this past winter.

“Despite the harsh winter temperatures, we are pleased that crab numbers increased,” said DNR secretary Mark Belton.

“This is good news for the crabs and for Marylanders who enjoy them all summer long.” Officials from fishery agencies in Maryland and Virginia as well as the Potomac River Fisheries Commission pledged to continue their collaborative management efforts of this culturally and economically important species.

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Fish Forecasts

by Capt. Chris D. Dollar

##This 51-pound, 50.25-inch rockfish was landed by TJ Mulrenin (right) while fishing with Captain Jim Batchelor on Reel Times out of Breezy Point. Photo Courtesy of TJ Mulrenin

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he locust trees’ bloom peaked last week, blasting a vibrant white against a sky-blue ceiling. That, according to Chesapeake lore, should mean the season’s first soft crabs are plentiful.

For a last meal I’d be hard pressed not to request a fat slab of soft crab meat. Slow smoked pork is in the mix.

Yet, as much as I may cringe at regulating such a succulent seafood delicacy to common bait, for fishermen looking

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ic Burnley says, “Summer fishing will heat up in July with Southeast Virginia firing on all cylinders.

Look for the Chesapeake Bay BridgeTunnel to hold sheepshead, triggerfish, spadefish, and flounder.”

If you’re looking for sheepshead, you could find them holding tight to the pilings and rocks. “Drop a fiddler crab on a single-dropper bottomrig. Choose a strong, 3/0 hook and use 50-pound fluorocarbon leader for best results.

Spadefish and triggerfish will also swarm around the pilings and islands,” he suggests. “You’d do best by rigging a No.1 red hook to the end of a four-foot length of 30-pound fluorocarbon and pinching a couple of split shots two feet above the hook, use a small piece of clam for bait.

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to land big drums, reds, or blacks in Virginia waters or blacks in Maryland, soft crabs are a killer bait. (Clams are a close second in Virginia.)

The sweet spot of spring fishing is here, arguably a time of rich options to add to your catch list. My email has been lighting up the past several weeks, photos of big ocean run rockfish, white shad, red, and black drum. If all goes according to plan, we should see flounder, tunas,

Look for schools of spadefish and triggers swirling just below the surface.

“Flounder fishing will be flat-out awesome in mid summer. Anglers will catch fish by drifting three-way rigs and squid/minnow sandwiches over rough bottom and along channels. Some of the best action will be around the CBBT islands and rocks,” he predicts.

“Bounce a two- to three-ounce bucktail and Gulp! curly tail or strip bait tight to the structure. Live bait will catch the biggest flatties. Dangle a small spot or croaker on a three-way rig for trophy doormats.”

Are you interested in catching a cobia? The Virginia waters are a great bet, Ric says. “Anglers who can tear themselves away from the CBBT will find cobia invading the Lower Bay. Anchor

sharks, specks and the other drums, spot and croakers. In Southern Bay waters, sheepshead, spadefish, and cobia are perhaps less common, but coveted sport fish nonetheless.

So until the summer solstice arrives, and daylight begins to swing on its downward pendulum, I plan to soak it all in. Here are some ideas to spark your next fishing adventure.

up on the shoals and fish cut bunker or live eels on fishfinder rigs. Or, drive around looking for cobia swimming on the surface,” he suggests “When you find a fish sunning, cast a three-ounce bucktail and curly tail. Orange is a favorite color, but I like white on white or white and red. Some guys like pink.”

No Virginia summer fishing prediction would be complete without including the bluewater scene. “Offshore fishing will be at its best for tuna, dolphin, and wahoo. Crews will patrol the edge of the Gulf Stream, humps and valleys and canyons trolling SeaWitch skirts and ballyhoo,” he says. “Get baits in the water early or fish late for the best shot at a big eye tuna. They love an Ilander SeaStar or Hawaiian Eye and horse ballyhoo.”

Maryland Bay

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’m conflicted on where to place Captain Tyler Nonn of Tidewater Charters— Virginia or Maryland? —since he goes to where the fish are. And this month he tells PropTalk that means he’ll put a lot of miles on his trailer and truck.

He plans to spend the next several weeks in the Lower Bay sight-fishing for cobia, cruising buoys, and looking for them basking in the sun, along current eddies where the man in the brown suit likes to hang out. His clients will chuck lures at them, hoping to fool these bruising fighters into smashing an artificial lure.

When he’s not fishing at the Bay’s mouth, he and his fishing clients will be jigging with light tackle the lumps, points, and humps between the mouth of the Choptank River and Bloodsworth Island, looking for rockfish and blues later. He expects the strong 2011-year class of stripers to provide a lot of action well into the fall. aptain Harry Nield on the Kingfish II says he’s done rockfishing for the time being, and he and his first mate are gearing up for drum and croaker.

“The blacks are here now, and the reds are trickling in as well,” he says. “Croakers are also here in decent numbers and should only get better as we close in on June, which is the best time for them in our area (of Tangier Sound).” aptain Kevin Josenhans of Josenhans Fly Fishing will spend the next month fishing from Crisfield for specks, rockfish, bluefish, and flounder.

“Maybe a few early redfish will make their way up to Tangier Sound from their winter home down south,” he says optimistically.

“The 2011-year class of stripers should give

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##Hunter Southall with a bull red drum he tagged and released. Photo courtesy Healthy Grin Sport Fishing

us plenty of action during the summer months as they reach the 20-to-22-inch size range.” Captain Josenhans adds that he’s “hoping for a good flounder jigging season, as we have enjoyed only marginal success with the flatfish in recent years.” aptain Mark Galasso of Tuna the Tide reports there seems to be good numbers of smaller rockfish starting to show at the mouths of the rivers and in the smaller bays. “In June and July we’ll be prowling the shallows looking for topwater opportunities,” he says.

“Jigging should be heating up as well as live lining when the spot show up. A few blues should start firing up later in June.

Stock up on soft plastics and metal jigs, and remember the new size limits. We now have a 20-inch minimum.”

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Delmarva Coast

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nboard the charter boat MARLI, you can expect Captain Mark Hoos and crew to be fishing the bluewater from her home port of Ocean City, MD. “The yellowfin tuna bite should be red hot with a few gaffer dolphins mixed in the catch,” he predicts. “The first white marlin should show anytime. The larger bluefins (75-125 pounds) will also make their appearance around the Fourth of July. Trolling will be the dominant pattern this time of year.” he elder, and some would say infinitely wiser Burnley tells PropTalk, “The number one fish in the summer is the summer flounder. Depending on water temperature, they may be found over reef sites in the Delaware Bay or in the ocean.”

He says in 2014 the water in the Bay was “too warm for flounder, so they

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##Last May, Bryan Bailey caught this 25.5”, 6.85 lb Summer Flounder, just shy of a citation, near Swash Bay off of Wachapreague, VA.

moved to the ocean. This year, who knows?

Wherever they are, a bucktail with a strip of squid, fresh fish, or Gulp! can be very effective.” The veteran fishing writer adds that a more conventional rig would be a Delaware Bay Green Machine decorated with a live minnow, squid strip, or Gulp!

“The important thing is to present the bait directly on top of reef structure,” he suggests.

Eric says another summer favorite is the croaker. “Those of us who enjoy the simple pleasure of catching fish without much hassle will be targeting croaker. These fish will eat almost anything, put up a dogged fight and taste pretty good as the main course at a fish fry. Last year the bigger croakers were caught in the tidal rivers and creeks that empty into the Delaware Bay. Small pieces of squid or fish on a circle hook presented on the bottom will be enough to tempt a croaker.” ver the next four weeks, Captain Chuck with First Light Charters plans to fish for sea bass on the local spots such as Old Grounds and B Buoy among others. His clients will fish squid rigs tipped with cut bait. Beginning in early June, when the flounder should begin to migrate onto reefs and wrecks, he’ll put his clients on them, using flounder rigs with bluefish bellies. “Another thing we like to do, early in the morning or at dusk, is throw topwater plugs for stripers,” he says.

“We’ve had good luck at the Outer Wall or at the jetty in Indian River inlet.”

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Chesapeake Bay Fishing Charters, Guides, & Head Boats

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ne of the most difficult ways to learn how to fish the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean is trial and error. Then there’s the boat issue; we don’t all have one. Luckily, the Bay is full of knowledgeable guides and charter captains to show you the ropes! Below you will find a directory of professional guides, charter boats, and head boats to get you started on your quest for the perfect fish. Whether you like to fly fish, troll, or bottom fish, there’s likely a local expert who can lend a hand. For more, visit proptalk.com/charter-fishing

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tidewater charters Fly & Light Tackle Guide Service

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Eye on the Bay

Rockfish Charter

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All in a Day’s Work

he coffee was the only thing warm and toasty the morning of April 23, when a few PropTalk staffers woke early and headed down to Deale, MD, to catch a ride with Butch and Billy Gee of Ebb Tide Charters. We were early in the season, but we were enthusiastic.

By the time the sun rose, we were on the water, with osprey the only well-wishers from their perches around Herring Bay. The Ebb Tide is a 40-foot Rollins Bay boat with a trolling rig that consists of 18 rods spread between two planer boards, ready to tackle the biggest catch out there, but all was quiet (and cold) throughout the better part of the day.

##Still worth a picture

You know the best way to catch a fish? Abandon all hope. Start to pack it in. Call the boys in shore and make plans to meet. That’s when you’ll hear it; the whizz and snap that catches your ear and wakes your whole crew up.

Allison Nataro was the first to Billy Gee’s side, taking the rod from his hands and starting to crank on it with all her might at his encouragement. Butch jumped in behind her with the net, and as the rockfish got hoisted over the side of the boat we all cheered. With an expert’s hand, Billy lifted the fish from the net and gently removed the hook.

“That belly’s full of roe,” said Butch, as we snapped a quick picture and laid the fish down on the measuring stick.

Thirty-seven inches. Just inside the slot.

She was back in the water before we had time to think twice, thanks to Billy. Ready to head up the Bay, protected and respected.

We ate burgers for dinner that night, but didn’t feel a hint of disappointment. There’s no way we would have caught that fish without the work of Billy and Butch. And knowing she went back in the drink, ready to repopulate the creel, means we’ll have another chance to run into her or her offspring again.

We’re going to make sure the Gee boys are there with us when it happens. fishebbtidecharters.com

##Heading out into Herring Bay.

##Our ride for the day

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##Reeling in the bite

##Billy Gee sets out the first rods

##Just inside the slot.

##Saying goodbye, good luck, and see you again soon

##Kaylie Jasinski scans the horizon

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Fish Spots

Jackspot, Ocean City, MD 38.053, -74.451

by Capt. Chris D. Dollar

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he first time I fished the targeted species, and in the early ’90s Jackspot I hadn’t a clue as yellowfin tuna showed up.” to the storied past of this Roberts says over the last 15 years well-known area. Ignorant was I to many boats have “run over fish trythe incredible billfish action this little ing to reach blue water out in the patch of the Atlantic once produced. canyons…” May through late June, By some historical accounts, the Jackspot put O.C. on the big game fishing map.

All I knew was that my little but nimble 20-foot power cat could easily make the 21-mile or so run from the O.C. Inlet under an hour. The few times I’ve fished it, my main targets have been bluefish and king mackerel on the troll, using cedar plugs. I’d read that these lures could catch anything, and I did land a few slammer blues, but no kings.

In time, trolling and chunking gained popularity, particularly among the “mosquito fleet” of smaller craft that didn’t have the fuel range and safety ##Photo courtesy of whitemarlinoutfitters.com margin to fish the canyons.

“The Jackspot has he says, is when the Mako fishing been a great fishery, (one) that the heats up. legendary Ocean City charter fleet (sailing) from Talbot Street Marina “On any given day from June to August you may find bluefin in the late 1930s thru the mid 1980s and yellowfin tuna, bluefish, fished daily during the summer for dolphin, or king mackerel on the white marlin, slow trolling dead troll with feathers, spoons, green squid baits,” says Brian Roberts, an machines, and cedar plugs,” he says. avid bluewater angler and director of “Additionally, if the water is right, the Big Fish Classic tournament. “In you still may catch a white marlin. the late ’80s, bluefin tuna became the

Last year there were even sailfish caught just north of the Jackspot.”

“When it comes to fishing, the area is a pot of gold,” says John Unkart, veteran bluewater angler and author of “Offshore Pursuit” and “Saltwater Tales.”

“For bluewater anglers the lump drops off on the southeast side from 46 feet to over 110 feet.

This edge can provide great chunking action for bluefin. Anglers trolling routinely find Atlantic bonita, king mackerel, and bluefish. However, keep an eye on SST shots.

When favorable water moves in, so do mahi, yellowfin, and wahoo. I’ve even had clients release white marlin!”

Anyone who has fished the Jackspot knows it to be a reliable destination flush with angling opportunity.

“My most memorable day,” Roberts told me, “was catching loads of small tuna, bluefish, and king mackerel trolling small baits in mid June with 12-pound tackle.”

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S&J Yachts is pleased to announce that William Jones has joined Skip Madden as a full time broker in the Deltaville office. Willie has enjoyed boats for over 35 years. Spending his summers in Urbanna, VA, Willie grew up racing Hobie Cats. Following that, he enjoyed cruising the Bay and has sailed in the Caribbean and the Hawaiian Islands.

Willie looks forward to helping his clients. Whether buying or selling a boat, Willie will make it an enjoyable process. sjyachts.com

The Calvert Marine Museum is pleased to announce the appointment of Carey Crane as curator of exhibits. Relocating from Las Cruces, NM, Crane brings over 30 years of exhibit experience in zoos, natural history, and health and science museums. “Crane’s artistic experience and knowledge make him a perfect addition to the Calvert Marine Museum staff,” said Doug Alves, museum director. Crane is happy to be back on the east coast and on the water again, and being at the Calvert Marine Museum is an “opportunity beyond expectations.” calvertmarinemuseum.com

Grand Opening Jeanneau/Prestige Yachts America (the subsidiary of French boat builder by the same name), announced the appointment of Christopher J. Hughes as its new marketing and communications director. Christopher brings to Jeanneau/Prestige Yachts a diverse and extensive business background ranging from web based B-to-B and direct-to-consumer digital marketing to strategic planning, export development, and global business development.

Christopher has served in a number of executive leadership positions, most recently with BoatTEST.com, but has also tapped his entrepreneurial spirit, working as a consultant to many global brands over the last 22 years. “Christopher brings a wealth of leadership and creative experience to this role,” said Nicolas Harvey, President of Jeanneau – Prestige Yachts America, “and having this knowledge and leadership is a key addition to the growing North American team.” jeanneau.com Follow us!

Rock Hall Marine Consignment is the new marine and nautical consignment store on the Eastern Shore. It is the second business to open in the historic Rock Hall Clam House. Save money when you buy new or slightly used items; make money when you put items on consignment. They take the hassle out of selling these items yourself via yard sales, flea markets, Craigslist, or eBay and are currently accepting items for consignment. rockhallmarine.com

The Next Generation

The young crew at Pasadena Boat Works decided to start a full service marine center that could begin to fill the age gap in the boating industry.

The group started as a Carolina Skiff dealer and has added Sea Chasers and Suzuki as their outboard motor line. Along with a service department, they have a ship’s store and will eventually build in a parts department and a marine technician school. “With youth and ignorance, we think the sky’s the limit,” operations manager Nick Doetsch joked.

“At Pasadena Boat Works we believe that every walk of life should be able to have access to the water, not just a privileged few. Our shop keeps in mind how times have changed and that affordable boating is the only way a younger generation can begin boating at an age when it becomes part of their life and not just a dream.” pasadenaboatworks.com

Welcome Back

Luke Frey recently returned to Hartge Yacht Yard as the new service manager. Luke was the service manager for many years when the yard was on Church Lane and Lerch Creek. After they moved to Woodfields on Tenthouse Creek, Luke took a job in Solomons Island as a partner at Washburns Boatyard. Now, after six years, he’s back. Long ago Luke started out in the boatyard business as part of the travelift crew; then he sold boats at Hartge Yacht Sales for ten years. He then spent several years in commercial construction before coming back to Hartge Yacht Yard where he was soon promoted to Service Manager. hartgeyard.com Send your Chesapeake Bay business news and high-resolution photos to allison@proptalk.com PropTalk.com July 2015 75

BROKERAGE & CLASSIFIED SECTIONS

The deadline for the Brokerage and Classified sections is the 25th of the month prior to publication (June 25 for the August issue).

Contact Lucy Iliff for advertising, (410) 216-9309 or lucy@proptalk.com

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BOAT4HEROEs.ORg Boy Scout Sea Ship 59 Looking for tax deductible donations of sail & power boats in the Chesapeake Bay area.

Donated boats must be structurally sound & in good cond. Contact Dr. Fred Broadrup (301) 228-2131.

Donate Your Boat, Planet Hope is a local 501(c)3. Teaching youth from DC, Maryland and Virginia to sail for over 15 years. (800) 518-2816. www.planet-hope.org

BROKER SERVICES

18’ Bayliner Bow Rider ’05 Very well equipped. VHF Marine radio, 2 batteries w/selector switch, compass, depth/ fishfinder, water separating fuel filter, winter cover, New Upholstery. Boatel stored between uses.

CALL 443-223- 8901 19’ Cobia ‘07 Yamaha 135-hp w/250hrs Garage kept with trailer. $19,900 Call P.J. Campbell 410-829-5458. .

Sea Ray 205 Sport ’08 Mercruiser 220hp engine .Only 65 hrs .Original owner .

Extra clean. $17,900. Call P.J. Campbell 410-829-5458.

21’ Scout 210 Sportfish ‘05 CC w/ T-top. Yamaha 150-hp. EZ Loader trailer.

Professionally serviced/ warehoused every winter. Email Pete at emeraldlady41@gmail.com for specs/ extras. $24,900.

22’ C. Dory ‘05 Cruiser 90-hp Honda 4-stroke w/780hrs New bottom paint ,Load Rite Trailer, GPS. Excellent condition. $39,900 Call P.J. Campbell 410-829-5458.

Yacht View Brokerage LLC Wants Your Listing! USCG 100t Master John Kaiser Jr. has been selling only well maintained power and sailing yachts in Annapolis since 1988. We will market your yacht from her current location or ours! We offer select yacht owners complimentary dockage (25’-75’), including weekly cleaning and electric.

National advertising including Yachtworld.com internet exposure with hundreds of high resolution photos!

Located in Annapolis, 15 minutes from BWI airport, your yacht will be easily inspected and demonstrated to the prospective buyer. A successful sale in under 90 days is our goal! Call/Email John @ 443-223-7864 Cell/Text, 410-923-1400 Office, EMAIL: john@yachtview.com, WEBSITE: www.yachtview.com

POWER 15’ Fiber Glass Lapstrake Style Boat W/big flare on bow...dry boat w/ flotation, 2 swivel seats. Safe and fast.

2012 Mercury 4-stroke O/B, dealer maintained...20-hp. $4,400 0B0 Contact Tom @ (410) 269-0607.

24’ Edgewater 245 CC ‘10 with ONLY 100 hrs on twin 150 Yamahas. Equipped w/Garmin electronics including autopilot. Nice console cover and a head that’s never been used.

Lift-kept in Annapolis. Contact Kate Chaney at 410-279-6445, or KChaney@AnnapolisYachtSales.com

23’ Composite Yacht ‘13 Low hrs on an economical Merc 150 4-stroke, Garmin FF/GPS/Radar. Very stout all composite construction.

(410) 476-4414 rob@compositeyacht.biz

23’ Sylvan Signature Pontoon ’12 with Mercury 150. Loaded. Warranty. Ready for the next family outing.$34,995. Call Dave Melvin 410-287-9400 Ext 214 or dmelvin@jacksonmarinesales.com Sea Ray 22 1/’2 ’94 Sundancer 230 Alpha 1 outdrive V-8, under 200 hrs..

Sleeps 4. Kept high & dry. Rack paid thru 2015. Original owner. Gunpowder Cove Marina. $14,500 (443) 417-0014 Leave msg.

24’ Well Maintained Lyman Sportsman ’75 $22,500 in recent up-grades. All new canvas and windows. Only 190 hours on 1999 5.7 Ltr Mercrusier. $14,500 Call Steve at 443254-6771.

27’ Sea Ray Sundancer ‘09 $75,500, Single Merc I/O 350 hp, 70 Hours, Gen Set, Call Rob Dorfmeyer 216-533-9187 or email him at rob@curtisstokes.net

27’ Harbercraft Kingfisher ’07 250-hp Merc Verado, aluminum, 30 knot cruise, ultimate fishing machine in any weather, 9.9 Merc pro-kicker, Asking $89,900 Call Rob Dorfmeyer 216-533-9187 or email rob@curtisstokes.net.

Regal 2700 ‘08 Bow Rider 425-hp Volvo Penta engine. Original owner.

Only 70 hrs. Like new condition. $49,900 Call P.J. Campbell 410-829-5458.

28’ Albin TE ’96 Cummins 330, 750 hrs, shed kept, nice electronics, autopilot, bow thruster, many extras, recent survey, nice well kept example, $58k Consider small center console in part trade. 804 725-8108

Bayliner 245 ’06 Very well maintained and cared for. Low hours, full canvas, full galley & head. Tons of room on a trailerable boat. Trailer included. $22,500 410 476-4414.

28’ Bayliner ’85 Fly Bridge Sedan Single 5.7 liter Volvo 260 Duro Prop. GPS, VHF, FF. Galley, head. Frig, full canvas, newly painted bottom. $9,500 Call Buck (410) 241-5266.

25’ Parker ‘91 Cabin 2008 new eng & outdrive, 215 hrs. Near steering, auto pilot, power winch anchor, extended camper top. Boat lift kept. Excel. cond. $26,500 (410) 757-2511.

28’ Carolina Classic ’04 Fresh water vessel in great lakes, heated storage, Crusader 375HP inboards, hardtop, updated Garmin & Furuno electronics, bait prep and storage center. Asking $82,700 Call Rob Dorfmeyer 216-5339187 or rob@curtisstokes.net 25’ Parker WA F225 Yamaha, 2004, 900 hrs, very clean boat.

Aggressively priced at $35,000. rob@compositeyacht.biz 410-476-4414 26’ Cutwater ’13 Volvo Diesel. Recent Trade-in $119,000 Low Hours! PocketYacht (410) 827-5230.

28’ Judge ’98 Nice “Downeast” design, International dsl eng. 275-hp, depth, GPS, refrig, battery charger, sleeps 2, sm galley etc. Reduced $29,000 Acadia Yacht Sales (410) 226-0100 Jim Reynolds.

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28’ Sea Ray 260 ’06 S-Mercruiser 32-hp. This is a super clean vessel, like she just came off the showroom floor!

Asking only $39,500 Jim Reynolds (410) 226-0100.

Price reduced! 28’ Harris Downeast Cruiser ’83 1993 Volvo 200-hp dsl, Major refit in 2008, $45,000, rob@compositeyacht.biz 410-476 4414

29’ Tiara Open ‘01 Twin Crusader 5.7 320 hp 230 hours, nice electronics, Tiara built quality, asking $59,500, Call Rob Dorfmeyer 216-533-9187 or email him at rob@curtisstokes.net.

29’ Hinckley T 29 R ’04 ZD3 is a fast and very responsive Runabout. Perfect for cruising shallow water areas, ZD3 is in Excellent condition. $235,000 Located in Easton, MD. Offered by Hinckley Yachts, contact Jack Erbes (410)2630095 or jerbes@hinckleyyachts.com

31’ Fjord Dolphin ’87 Twin Volvo dsl AQ-31D I/Os 138-hp 780 hrs, $29,900 Curtis Stokes & Associates Rob Dorfmeyer 216-533-1987 or email rob@curtissstokes.net

32’ Luhrs ’71 Flybridge dual command stations, fiberglass w/wood super structure, freshwater cooled, Mercury gas in-boards 250-hp, Asking $9,900 Call Rob Dorfmeyer or email rob@curtisstokes.net

29’ Luhrs 290 Open ’94 Twin 170-hp Yanmars.

New electronics and batteries. Spacious helm with bridge.

Above average condition and priced to sell. $39,000. Contact Jimmy Mackey at Dozier Yacht Sales, 804-241-4130.

30’ Regal 3060 ’05 LOADED, Blue Hull, Twin Mercruiser 5.0 OSi 260-hp gas engs, 250 hrs. Kohler generator, full cockpit enclosure, full Raymarine electronics, ice maker.

Priced to sell $61,000. Deltaville, VA. Call Jonathan at 804-776-7575 or Jonathan@AnnapolisYachtSales.com

31’ Mainship Pilot ’08 Lift kept, meticulous, 315 Yanmar w/bow thruster.

Flag Blue hull, low hours, and much more make this the best of these rare offerings. Call Ned Dozier, 443-9950732, ned@grandeyachts,com. www.neddoziergrandeyachts.com

32’ Luhrs 320 Super ’78 Twin Perkins dsl 185-hp Perkins, 15 knots cruise, AC Onan Genset 3 kw, radar, chart plotter, depth sounder, Asking $12,700 Call Rob Dorfmeyer or email rob@curtisstokes.net

31’ Stamas Express ’94 This boat is immaculate and has been refit, call or email for information and a list of work done! $38,500 Josh@dozieryachts.com 804-824-3606

32’ Trojan F32 ’88 Re-powered with twin fuel injected Marine Power 350s.

New generator and lots of upgrades. $24.900. Contact Jimmy Mackey at Dozier Yacht Sales, 804-241-4130.

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Budsin Phantom 22 '03 $54,900 Sea Ray Sundancer '04 $32,500 Shamrock Cuddy 260 '86 $17,500 Judge Down East '04 $49,900 Regal Ventura 8.3 '94 $14,000 Four Winns 285 '00 $24,900 Chance 31 Sea Fleet Skipper '61 $15,000 Hatteras Sport Fish Classic '65 $139,000 Egg Harbor 36 Sport Fisher '82 $29,900 Little Harbor 36 '98 $177,500 Bertram 38 III Convertible '81 $69,900 Egg Harbor '87 $54,999 Marinette 39 '86 $34,900 Silverton 38 Convertible '02 $144,900 Silverton 392 '00 $108,000 SeaRay 40 Sundancer '06 $225,000 Viking Motor Yacht 43 '80 $55,000 Jefferson Int'l 4300 '99 $129,000 Beneteau Antares '06 $259,000 Jefferson 45 Motor Yacht '86 $103,500 Sea Ray 450 Sundancer '11 $495,000 Carver 410 Sport Sedan '02 $149,900 Marine Trader 47 '91 $129,000 Californian 48 Motor Yacht '87 $169,900 Beneteau Swift Trawler 52 '14 $1,220,000 Ocean Super Sport Convertible '86$129,000

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26’ Robalo R260CC 2013 $109,900

30’ Scout HT Cruiser 1988 $79,000

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BROKERAGE & CLASSIFIED 33’ Four Winns 318 Vista ’07 Super clean, twin Volvo 270s, shows like new.

Just listed $83,900. Call (410) 639-9380, www.SaltYachts.com

33’ Rinker Twin Mercs 5.7 Liters 810 hrs asking $45k Curtis Stokes & Associates call Rob Dorfmeyer 216-533-9187 rob@curtisstokes.net

33’ Sea Ray 330 ’08 Newly trade boat. Very clean, low hrs. A/C, generator. A must see. Located in Annapolis. $69,900. Contact Ian Dimka at 410-693-7386 or Ian@AnnapolisYachtSales.com 330 Sea Ray ‘98 Recent survey available.

T-320HP Mercruisers w/613hrs, 4.5KW genset, AC/HT, etc.

Great family cruising boat and priced to sell. Asking $29,900. Jim Reynolds (410) 226-0100 34’ Sea Ray Sedan Bridge ‘87 Twin fwc mercruiser 454 w/400 hrs. 5kw generator w/100 hrs. Full in closure for bridge, a/c w/reverse cycle heat. $17,500 obo. Call for more information, James Klimek 240-271-4631 or jk3043@aol.com

34’ Mainship Trawler MK I ’78 Single Perkins dsl 200-hp, Gen set, fair cond., needs some TLC Asking $17,900. Call Rob Dorfmeyer 216-533-9187 Curtis Stokes & Associates or rob@curtisstokes.net

34’ Pursuit 3400 Express ’00 Twin gas 7.4L MP’s 320-hp, always fresh water, inside heated storage, located on Lake Erie. Call Rob Dorfmeyer 216-533-9187 Asking $110,000. Call Rob Dorfmeyer Curtis Stokes & Associates or rob@curtisstokes.net

35’ Tiara 3500 Sovran ’12 Nearly perfect. Volvo Penta® IPS dsls, Joystick. 82 hrs. Helm A/C . Garmin electronics, Wetbar, Aft lounge. Sleeps 6.

Our trade. $310,000 Call Bob Wagner, 484-832-3331, bob@grandeyachts.com

36’ Composite Yacht Custom Deadrise Cruiser 480 Cummins QSB, bow thruster, Galley, head w/ shower, AC. Like new. Well appointed & very low hrs. $219,000, rob@compositeyacht.biz, 410-476-4414

34’ Pursuit Express ’00 This boat has it all! Lightly used, never fished. Twin 7.4 Crusaders, Well maintained and it shows. $98,000. Call Bob Wagner, 484832-3331, bob@grandeyachts.com

3573 Cruisers Yachts ‘97 Clean with many recent updates, Mercruisers 7.4, $50,000,Cal Bob Wagner, 484-8323331, bob@grandeyachts.com

36’ Little Harbor Whisper Jet ’98 Jet drive boat w/generator and air conditioning. Clean and ready to go.

Located in Jabins Yacht Yard. $177,500.

Contact Bob Oberg (410)-267-8181 or Bob@AnnapolisYachtSales.com

35’ Marlago ‘07 One owner, local use only. Owner upgraded to 300 Verados, all-new seating, and much more. Great boat w/ Burgundy Awlgripped hullsides.

Asking $119,000. At our Bay Bridge office. Call Ned Dozier, 443-995-0732, ned@grandeyachts.com www.grandeyachts.com

35’ 356 Aft Cabin Motor Yacht ’00 7.4L Mercruisers, 420 hrs. 2 strms, 2 heads.

Large enclosed aft deck. Well maintained and priced to sell. $79,000 Call Bob Wagner, 484-832-3331, bob@grandeyachts.com

Carver Yachts 35-40 Contemporary design. Good performance in all conditions. Built in the U.S. for 60 yrs. 3 great models: Carver 350 Mariner SE ’03 $109,000. Carver 36 Mariner 2006 $118,000. Carver 404 2000 $149,000.

S&J Yachts 410-639-2777 www.sjyachts.com

36’ Carman Sportfish ’08 Eastern Shore VA, ready for bay/offshore fishing, Cummins power, 1000 hrs., all electronics. Call Pete: 757-710-4069 before 8PM. $189,000 Pics/specs at www.shorethingchartersva.com

36’ Marine Trader Sundeck ’90 Ford Lehman 135-hp single diesel, AC/ Reverse Heat, full galley, new soft goods, two stateroom, aft full beam master, asking $69,900 Call Rob Dorfmeyer 216-533-9187 or rob@curtisstokes.net

36’ Tiara Sovran ’05 Cummins dsls, 480 hp, 240 hrs! Beautiful, well maintained yacht. One owner, hardtop, bridge air, teak interior. Great cruising boat. $235,000 Call Bob Wagner, 484-8323331, bob@grandeyachts.com 37’ Carver 370 Aft Cabin ’94 Twin Cummins dsls with low hrs, fresh & clean throughout, clean survey a year ago, shed kept the majority of her life. Cruise in comfort for just $78,000. Call (410) 639-9380, www.SaltYachts.com

34’ Mainship Trawler MK I ’78 Single Chrysler dsl, fresh water vessel, great cond., full keel, forward V-berth, extended hard top. Asking $38,500 Call Rob Dorfmeyer 216-533-9187 Curtis Stokes & Associates or rob@curtisstokes.net

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35’ Regal 3560 Sport Yacht ’06 T/375 hp Volvo, generator, Air cond. w/ heat, radar, GPS, Windlass. $139,900.

Please call Stephen Parker at Jackson Marine Sales 443-553-2518 or 410-287-9400 x212, sparker@jacksonmarinesales.com

36’ Carver 366 Motor Yacht ’03 2 Brand new factory Re-Built Mercruisers. 2 staterooms, 2 heads, Great Layout! Nice 36’ Aft Cabin! Our trade. $119,000. Call Bob Wagner, 484-832-3331, bob@grandeyachts.com

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37’ Great Harbour ’06 Largest 37ft trawler available. The ultimate live aboard!

Stable, stoutly built.

Tremendous storage. Large master stateroom. An elegant home! $399,900 S&J Yachts 410 639-2777 www.sjyachts.com

38’ Bertram 38 III Convertible ’81 Great cond., well maintained, high quality fishing boat. Seller highly motivated! Great value at $79,900.

Contact Ian Dimka 410-267-8181 or Ian@AnnapolisYachtSales.com

‘04 29’ T 29 R ZD3 $235,000

37’ Riviera ’06 One owner, sold new by us and never south of Annapolis. 380 Common-Rail Cummins w/270 hrs, new enclosure, 2010 electronics. Amazing boat. Call Ned Dozier, 443-995-0732, ned@grandeyachts,com www.neddoziergrandeyachts.com

38’ Chris Craft Corinthian ’84 Twin Merc 340-hp gas inboards, gen set, perfect live aboard, located in Baltimore, asking $36,000 Rob Dorfmeyer 216533-9187 Curtis Stokes & Associates rob@curtisstokes.net

‘06 42’ Hinckley SC 42 Black Watch Edition ALICE MARIE Greatly Reduced to $549,000 | Located in Stuart, FL

38’ Chris Craft Catalina 381 ‘86 Dsl powered. Great liveaboard/cruiser.

Island berth forward, queen berth aft, tremendous storage.

Wonderful updated interior, marble countertops. $59,900 S&J Yachts 410-639-2777 www.sjyachts.com

38’ Fuhwa Trawler ’83 Single 6.2 GM dsl (150 hrs) bow thruster. Please contact Jason Whitson at Jackson Marine Sales 410-287-9400 x215 or 484-994-4244 jwhitson@jacksonmarinesales.com 38’ Marine Trader ’80 Recent survey, very clean & well maintained, Ford Lehman dsl, great cruiser or livaboard, ac/ heat, priced to sell, $63,500, Call Josh Clark 804-824-3606 or josh@dozieryachts.com

38’ Silverton 38 Convertible ‘02 $144,900. New Listing. Located in Bert Jabin’s Yacht Yard in Annapolis. This boat needs to be sold. Contact Ian Dimka 39’ Cruisers Yachts 385MY ’06 for a showing today: 410-693-7386 or Stunning boat. Elaborately and tastefully Ian@AnnapolisYachtSales.com decorated. Only 195 hrs & perfectly 38’ Bayliner 3788 ’97 New shafts, maintained. Simply the best anywhere. rebuilt steering, props serviced, This Sharp price! $189,900. S&J Yachts 410 boat is an excellent Bay Boat. Great for 639-2777 www.sjyachts.com the family on the weekends or extended 39’ Mainship 350/390 ’97 Traditional voyages. Josh@dozieryachts.com or trawler styling w/twin Volvos, upgraded 804-824-3606 electronics, A/C, Lectra/San, autopilot, and freshly awlgripped hull.

Comfortable, clean, and well maintained. Just reduced to $99,500.

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‘12 48’ Hinckley Talaria 48 Motoryacht MODERATION $1,995,000 | Located in Naples, FL

2008 T 44 Flybridge BLUE ANGEL $735,000 | Located in Annapolis, MD

High end listings always welcome!

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40’ Sea Ray 40 Sundancer ‘06 $225,000. Clean Boat. Located in Baltimore. Seller looking to move up to a larger boat, needs this one sold! Contact Ian Dimka for a showing today: 410-6937386 or Ian@AnnapolisYachtSales.com

41’ Island Packet PY Cruiser ‘07 Great comfort & livability. Offshore capable.

Two cockpits – fore & aft. Smartly outfitted. Well maintained. A 4 season boat. $279,900 S&J Yachts 410-6392777 www.sjyachts.com 42’ Sabre Flybridge Sedan ‘03 Recently awlgripped hull “Flag Green”, T-450HP Cat’s, bow thruster, Radar, AP, 12KW genset, AC/HT and so much more! Jim Reynolds 410-226-0100

40’ Carver 405 ’97 Aft Cabin Twin Caterpillar 3116s dsls, loaded Asking $92,500 Please contact Jason Whitson at Jackson Marine Sales 410-287-9400 x215 or 484-994-4244 jwhitson@jacksonmarinesales.com 40’ Mainship 400 ’06 Immaculately maintained single owner boat, loaded w/ goodies, including a flybridge summer grill, bow & stern thrusters, autopilot, 2 zone air, and more. $229,000. Call (410) 639-9380, www.SaltYachts.com

40’ Tiara 4000 Express ’99 Local boat, Cat 3208s with all services done, hard top, great condition, owner moving up.

Asking $179,500. Call Ned Dozier, 443995-0732, ned@grandeyachts.com 40’ Trojan 12 Meter Convertible ’90 Twin 671Ts. Well cared for and shed kept. $64,900. Contact Jimmy Mackey at Dozier Yacht Sales, 804-241-4130.

Silverton 40 AFT Cabin Motor Yacht ’90 Well maintained, spacious, Crusader 454s, 800 hrs., 7.5Kw gen, AC w/heat, upgraded interior, new canvas, carpet, exhaust, GPS, stereo, TVs and more. Great live aboard. Dundalk, Bear Creek $46,500. (412) 974-7475 Website: www.boattrader.com/ listing/1990-Silverton-40-AftCabin-349705

42’ Beneteau Swift 42 ’04 Located at Jabins Yacht Yard!! She has a beautiful red hull & tons of custom additions - Freedom Lift, custom main salon & much more. She is loaded!!! $249,900.

Contact Todd Corbett: 410 757-7075 or email: Todd@AnnapolisYachtSales.com

42’ Beneteau Swift Trawler 42 ’06 Twin Yanmar 370-hp engines w/ ONLY 875 hrs. Dinghy w/ 5-hp eng. 11 kw Onan Gen Set. Beautiful blue hull, natural teak decks. OUR TRADE!!!!

Only $279,900.

Contact Todd Corbett: 410-757-7075 or email: Todd@AnnapolisYachtSales.com

42’ Hinckley SC 42 Black Watch Edition ’06 Alice Marie. Her 800-hp MANs push her to very comfortable 32 kt cruise & wide open throttle of 40 knots.

Hardly any expense spared in her build, now at reduced price of $549,000, ready to go fishing. Located Stuart, FL. Offered by Hinckley Yachts, contact Jack Erbes (410) 263-0095 or jerbes@hinckleyyachts.com

43’ Menorquin ‘04 Luxurious accommodations. Stunning joinery below.

Powerful yacht w/semidisplacement hull will do 20 knots.

Excellent fuel economy. $229,000.

S&J Yachts 410-639-2777 www.sjyachts.com

43’ Tiara Sovran ’06 Volvo IPS with Joystick, shed kept year round, many upgrades including Sat TV and heavily maintained. Beautiful boat, owner moving up. Call Ned Dozier, 443-9950732, ned@grandeyachts.com www.grandeyachts.com

43’ Astondoa ’14 Volvo IPS 600s, bow thruster, tender garage, all options, gorgeous boat. Compare to Azimut, etc. She cost $933,000 in August 2013, now asking only $499,000 Call Ned Dozier, 443-995-0732, ned@grandeyachts.com

44’ Carver Cockpit Motor Yacht ’01 Spacious, well maintained yacht. 2 staterooms, 2 heads. 370HP Cummins dsls, new bow thruster, dinghy with Mercury 4 stroke $159,900 Call Bob Wagner, 484-832-3331, bob@grandeyachts.com

43’ Custom Chesapeake Deadrise Complete re-build finished 2012.

Original hull built by Jim Drewery in Gloucester VA, built in 1999. Cold molded epoxy/glass. Cat 3208ta 320-hp 270 hrs, 506 twin disc w/trolling valve.

Full electronics, 2 stations all Kobelt controls w/Kobelt electronic joystick controlled full hydraulic steering. Awl gripped, beautiful interior, head v-berth, salon. Ready to cruise and fish. $164,000 410-967-3660

44’ Marine Trader ’80 One of a kind “Bristol” Far Eastern Model Tri Aft Cabin.

Twin Ford Lehman dsls, Sleeps 6.

Pristine Condition. $98,000. Call Bob Wagner, 484-832-3331, bob@grandeyachts.com

43’ Sea Ray 430 Convertible T/375 hp Cats, outriggers, windlass, custom winter cover and MUCH MORE! $69,000.

Please call Stephen K. Parker 443-553-2518 or sparker@jacksonmarinesales.com

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44’ Regal 4460 ’06 FRESH WATER BOAT! T/440HP Yanmar dsl, Bow thruster, Must see. $219,000.

Please call Stephen K. Parker 443-5532518 or 410-287-9400 x212 at Jackson Marine Sales. sparker@jacksonmarinesales.com

45’ Sterling Atlantic ‘06 Lovely Brazilian motoryacht w/classic lines and elegant interior. Think granite, leather and mahogany. Stabilized. Low hrs. $299,000. S&J Yachts 410-639-2777 www.sjyachts.com

Brokers for Fine Yachts 45’ Beneteau Antares 13.80 Flybridge Sedan ’06 Gorgeous, well-maintained, 3 strms, 2 heads. Low hrs & clean throughout. Generator, Raymarine electronics & new KVH satellite tv receiver. $259,000.

Call Keith Mayes at 410-793-4100 or Keith@AnnapolisYachtSales.com.

47’ Great Harbour N47 ’08 Range, comfort, safety – make your cruising dreams come true. Stable, 3’ draft, stand in engine room, spacious interior, large deck Unsinkable! $595,000 S&J Yachts 410 639-2777 www.sjyachts.com

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45’ Florida Bay Cruiser ’91 Unique opportunity to purchase one-owner, Florida Bay Coaster. Small-ship pilot house, upper-deck queen master, twin foc’sle, tile heads and a basement laundry! Irish Rover is best live aboard on the market, ready for your touches. $249,500 (443) 324-4938, Dann@ islandPilot.com www.YachtWorld.com/ FloridaBayCoaster

47’ Riviera M470 Excalibur 2 available, both dsl boats- ’03 with 315 Yanmars and ’07 with 350 Volvos. Both great shape, many updates, never south of Annapolis. Call Ned Dozier, 443-9950732, ned@grandeyachts,com. www.neddoziergrandeyachts.com

Great Harbour N47 ‘08 $595,000

Great Harbour 37 ‘06 $399,900

www.SjyAcHTS.com MD 410-639-2777 • VA 804-776-0604 ANNAPOLIS, MD • ROCK HALL, MD • DELTAVILLE, VA

46’ Marine Trader Trawler ‘88 Twin Ford Lehman dsls all new full enclosure on aft deck and bridge. Asking $98,000.

Call Tom at 443-880-2765 or Tom@AnnapolisYachtSales.com

47’ Riviera Flybridge ‘06 OUR TRADE! G2 Model w/many upgrades including 825-hp MTUs, Riviera Blue Awlgripped hullsides, new enclosure, much, much more. Asking $499,000 Call Ned Dozier, 443-995-0732, ned@grandeyachts. com www.grandeyachts.com

48’ Glass Boat Works Custom ChesapeakeDowneast 3 helm stations, great layout, original owner, very custom, offered at a fraction of replacement. $249,000.

Call Ned Dozier, 443-995-0732, ned@grandeyachts.com www.grandeyachts.com

48’ Hinckley Talaria 48 MY ’12 MODERATION - an opportunity to take immediate delivery of a beautifully custom built Hinckley T48 motor yacht.

Nearly new and ready to go. $1,995,000 Located in Naples, FL. Offered by Hinckley Yachts, contact Jack Erbes (410) 263-0095 or jerbes@hinckleyyachts.com

New places to pick up

Crazy Tuna Bar & Grille, Essex, MD

Hurd’s Hardware Store Deltaville, MD

Sunoco Mayo, MD

Joe’s Grog House Port Deposit, MD

Classic Restoration and Supply Philadelphia, PA

Yogi Castle Baltimore, MD

Pasadena Boat Works Pasadena, MD

Comfort Inn Solomons, MD

Cooper’s Market Elkton, MD

B&T Hardware Essex, MD

East Beach Marine Supply Norfolk, VA

Breakfast Shop Severna Park, MD

Herring Bay Yacht Club Rosehaven, MD

Holiday Inn Express Cambridge, MD

Bill Bateman’s Havre de Grace, MD

Jerry’s Place Prince Frederick, MD

Chad’s Barbecue Edgewater, MD

L & B Marine Stevensville, MD

Harris Marine Financing Stevensville, MD

Ledo’s Pizza Severna Park, MD

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3 Amigos 55’ Ocean Super Sport ’86 Restyled in 1986 w/new flybridge & solid front windshield this 30 knot top speed convertible. Needs some TLC. Galley up layout, beautiful teak interior. Roomy 3 strm interior, 16’ 4” beam. 8V92s 170 were built. Asking $129,000. Looking for offers. Contact Tom: 443-880-2765, Tom@AnnapolisYachtSales.com

65’ Higgins / Tug ’54 Fully restored into a trawler w/9x12 salon, 18x18 master statrm w/queen bed, desk, full size closets, full size attached master bath along w/extra heavy duty full size washer & dryer. Guest quarters include half baths off of salon & half bath off the galley. 7 1/2 knots, 3 gals per hr, 2,000 mile range. $125,000, (443) 604-7376.

Bayliner 242 EC ‘06 Popular trailerable cruiser.

V-Berth, Marine head, microwave, alk/elec 2 burner Origo, Dinette (converts to bed), Pressurized hot/cold water, transom shower & stainless sink. Price includes Two axle Load Rite trailer w/elec winch, 7’7” Achilles dinghy on Weaver Snap Davits and 3.5-hp Nissan OB, spare prop, 2 rigged anchors, camper canvas, Magma TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY grill (rod holder mount), and fishing gear.

Help Wanted: Bookkeeper $31,900, (410) 394-0134.

Annapolis Yacht Sales & Service is looking for a hardworking, efficient bookkeeper to join our team on a full time basis. Needs experience in A/R, A/P and GL transactions along with experience in QuickBooks & Microsoft Office (Excel, Word & Outlook). Must be 56’ Chris Craft Salon Model ’57 2x comfortable posting all business Cummins 555, she is a real classic, transactions, compiling reports for bottom & hull totally refurbished summer forecasting, and overseeing an ’13, 6kw Gen set, many upgrades, 29’ Sea Ray Sundancer ‘07 Twin - 5.0L assistant. Marine experience preferred Merc. engines. 5.0 kw Kohler generator. $99,900. Curtis Stokes & Associates, but not required . Email resume to Call Rob Dorfmeyer 216-533-9187 Camper canvas. Raymarine C-80 GPS. info@annapolisyachtsales.com rob@curtisstokes.net Bottom paint. Flatscreen TV. Spotlight, windlass, 2-frig. XM radio. Stored inside.

Mint cond., beautiful boat. Motivated seller. Located at Tomes Landing, Port New listings added all the time at Deposit MD. $73,900 Call Steve @ (410) 808-6257 or E-mail proptalk.com/proptalk-broker-ads kmbrlydiet@aol.com

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Help Wanted Diversified Marine Services, Inc. - Marine repair, installation and Restoration Company based in Annapolis, Maryland is now taking applications for a lead technician. Applicants should have a minimum of ten years’ experience in the maritime trades industry and knowledge of all shipboard systems. Mechanical Electrical - Systems. Base pay, retirement (401K), performance based compensation, education, holidays, vacation. References required. This is a rapid advancement opportunity. Please visit our web site for a company profile. www.dmsinc.net, For a confidential interview contact 410.263.8717. Please e-mail resumes to tomdmsinc@verizon.net Pasadena Boat Works Is searching for an experienced marine outboard and/or stern drive technician. Yamaha and Suzuki preferred. Please contact us at 443-858-2400 or PasadenaBoatWorks@ gmail.com - www.PasadenaBoatWorks.com

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Marine Services

POCAHONTAS MARINE SERVICE

Located on the South River edgewateR, md • Spring Commissioning Service • Installations and Repairs • Fiber-Classic Restorations (727) 902-3313

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• Slips • Covered Sheds • Lift-Slips and High & Dry Rack Storage • Electric, Cable & Pump-Out • State-Of-The-Art Fuel Dock • Galley with Snacks, Drinks and Great Food • Children’s Playground • Pavilion with Grills

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230 Riverside Drive | North East, MD

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326 First St. • Ste. 12 Annapolis, MD 21403

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25’ - 40’ Slips, MD Clean Marina / Boatyard of the year. Power & sail, cozy, in protected Deale harbor, excel. boating & fishing, free Wi-Fi & pumpout. 30 mins. from DC. DIY service boatyard. Discount to new customers. (410) 867-7919, rockholdcreekmarina.com

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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

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30’ - 50’ Deepwater Slips For Sale & Rent On the western shore of the Chesapeake in St. Leonard, MD. Flag Harbor Yacht Haven (410) 586-0070, www. flagharbor.com. Winter storage & repair (410) 586-1915.

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35’ - 60’ Slips on Choptank River Cambridge City Marina. Low annual and transient rates, water, electric.

Clean restrooms, showers, laundry, Wi-Fi. Walk to historic downtown and great dining. 410-330-8016.

45’ A Pier Slip in Anchorage Marina Great location in Baltimore Harbor, near Fort McHenry, for rent or for sale. Contact Ray (410) 534-7655.

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Transients Welcome

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www.harboreastmarina.com

Movie Theatre Restaurants Whole Foods Liquor Store Harborplace Aquarium Fells Point Little Italy

410.625.1700

Annapolis Deep-Water Slips 25’ - 50’ Protected Whitehall Creek location.

Electric, water, restrooms with showers. Annual and shorter term slip rentals. 410-757-4819. Whitehall Marina www.whitehallannapolis.com Why Pay High Annapolis or Baltimore Rates? $1,250-$2,200 YR. Land storage $120 monthly. Haulouts $10. Minutes to Bay and Baltimore Beltway. Old Bay Marina (410) 477-1488 or www.oldbaymarina.com

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410.335.3553

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS Annapolis Watersports................................ 45 Annapolis Yacht Sales............................ 36,77 Automotive Training Center......................... 57 Baltimore Marine Centers............................ 13 Bands in the Sand....................................... 87 Bay Shore Marine........................................ 53 Black Dog Propellers..................................... 9 BoatU.S....................................................... 11 Boatyard Bar & Grill..................................... 22 BOE Marine............................................ 55,88 Calvert Co Dept of Econ Development....... 42 Campbells Boatyard.................................... 25 Cape Charles Town Harbor......................... 26 Chesapeake Harbour Inc............................ 46 Chesapeake Light Craft............................... 63 Clarks Landing............................................ 21 Cobe Marine................................................ 20 Composite Yacht......................................... 62 Coppercoat USA.......................................... 57 Curtis Stokes & Associates........................... 3 Follow us!

Cypress Marine........................................... 55 Dozier Marine Group................................... 31 East of Maui................................................ 45 Eastport Yacht Club..................................... 58 Fawcett Boat Supplies................................. 48 Ferry Point - Trappe.................................... 10 Freedom Boat Club..................................... 42 Grande Yachts............................................. 18 Grande Yachts............................................. 19 Hamilton Marine.......................................... 14 Harbor East Marina..................................... 55 Harbours at Solomons................................... 5 Hartge Yacht Harbor.................................... 58 Herrington Harbour...................................... 32 Hinckley Yachts Annapolis........................... 79 Hooked On The Bay.................................... 54 J Gordon...................................................... 63 Jackson Marine Sales................................. 40 Kompletely Kustom Marine........................... 6 MarineMax................................................... 17

MESCO....................................................... 35 Moorings........................................................ 4 Orca Green Marine...................................... 48 Outboard World........................................... 37 Pasadena Boat Works................................. 46 Pettit Paint................................................... 60 Pocket-Yacht Company............................... 23 Riverside Marine......................................... 24 S&J Yachts.................................................. 81 Scandia Marine Center................................ 38 Shipwright Harbor........................................ 10 Skipjack Cove Yachting Center..................... 2 South River Boat Rentals............................ 47 St. Michaels Harbour Inn and Marina............ 7 Stur-Dee Boat Company............................. 54 Suntex Marinas........................................... 47 Tidewater Yacht Service Center.................. 41 Tohatsu........................................................ 29 Vane Brothers.............................................. 41 Wooden Boat Restoration Company........... 62 Yankee Point Marina................................... 26 PropTalk.com July 2015 85

What’s In Season

Crab-Stuffed Baked Flounder

I

f you read our fishing section, you know that flounder is hot this season. And for good reason.

One of our favorite dishes is a crab-stuffed summer flounder. It’s a simple way to dress up filets, with the succulent crab and Imperial topping taking the whole thing to another level entirely. If we’re making this on a weeknight, we generally pick up crab cakes from our favorite seafood market. If we’re doing this on a weekend, we always take the time to make our own.

Crab-Stuffed Baked Flounder PP 4 flounder filets

PP 1 cup crab meat PP 1 teaspoon parsley PP 1 teaspoon lemon juice PP 1 teaspoon Old Bay PP 2 tablespoons mayonnaise

Imperial Topping

Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees (if you have a convection setting, use that).

Whisk together all ingredients for the Imperial Topping, whipping until smooth, and place in the refrigerator.

With your hands, mix together crab meat, parsley, lemon juice, Old Bay, and 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise in a small dish. Form the crab meat mixture into two patties.

Lay one flounder filet on the bottom of a buttered cast iron pan.

Carefully place one of the patties onto the filet, molding the patty to fit lengthwise over the middle portion of the fish. Take the other filet and cut a slit in the middle of the fish lengthwise with a sharp knife, being careful not to split the fish into two pieces. Lay the second filet over the top of the first, pushing the edges together and allowing the crab mixture to pop through the second filet’s opening.

PP 1/2 cup mayonnaise

Remove Imperial Topping from fridge and top the filet with it.

Sprinkle with a touch of paprika or Old Bay.

PP 2 tablespoons half and half

Repeat with the third and fourth filets and remaining crab.

PP 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

Bake in a hot, 400-degree oven for 15 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbling.

PP 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

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