PropTalk Magazine May 2025

ENGINE DEAD?

Boat Review: Grady-White Freedom 345

The freedom to do a whole lot more than most dual consoles.

By Lenny Rudow

See the Bay: Oxford, MD

Slow down to enjoy the Oxford way of life.

By Staff

The Official Guide to the Bay Bridge Boat Show at Safe Harbor Narrows Point

Details on tickets, parking, show highlights, a map, and more! 47

How To Sell a Boat

Tips to help make the process smoother. By Zuzana

Prochazka

Preparing to Cruise the Great Loop Part 1: The Physical Prep

What boat is right for you, and what should you plan to bring on the trip?

By Aubrey and Terri Smoot presented by Cruisers university

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More Than the Catch

How 77-year-old Florence Miller embodies the core of why we fish.

By Adam Greenberg

Spring is here! And the Bay Bridge Boat Show at Safe Harbor Narrows Point (April 11-13) is the kickoff to the boating season. Find the official show guide on page 45. Photo by Will Keyworth

Chesapeake Calendar presented by the boatyard bar & Grill

43 Bay People: Matthew and Deanna Sansbury, Yacht Brokers of Annapolis presented by herrinGton harbour

45 What to Do Outside the Boat Show Gates By Staff

PropTalk Monthly Subscription Form

Cruising Club Notes

Tides and Currents 71 Charter Fishing Directory

72 Brokerage: Used Boats for Sale

80 Marketplace: Services, Suppliers, and More

82 Biz Buzz: Chesapeake Business News presented by MtaM

83 Index of Advertisers

84 Chesapeake Classic: PropTalk’s 20th Anniversary

Fishing Scene

Coming in June PropTalk

New Arrival

Middle Bay Realty

Selling real estate in Virginia’s Northern Neck for over 20 years.

Live and play where the Potomac meets the Bay!

51 Church Lane, Lottsburg, VA

Listed at $229,000

FARMHOUSE WITH WATER VIEWS

3 Bed, 1 Bath, 1,678 sqft

Water views of Kingscote Creek and the Potomac River. Within walking distance of Lewisetta Marina and boat ramp.

83 Waters Cove Circle, Reedville, VA

Listed at $439,500

NEW CONSTRUCTION WITH DEEDED BOAT SLIP

3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1,493 sqft

Fish or crab from the pier or travel by boat to several nearby restaurants. Community also offers a pool, clubhouse, and lawn maintenance.

193 Hall Farm Dr, Heathsville, VA

Listed at $1,299,000

WATERFRONT HOME WITH PIER AND POOL

3 Bed, 3 Bath, 2,712 sqft

Beautifully maintained home built in 2022 with in ground pool, outdoor kitchen, and a pier on Cranes Creek with lifts for your boat and a jet ski.

Call or email us today!

Erin Rice, REALTOR® (804) 453-8280 erin@nnkhomesales.com

Anjelica Crockett, REALTOR® (804) 761-5462 anjelica@anjelica.realtor

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By Kaylie Jasinski

The opening lines of Herman Melville’s “Moby Dick” contain one of my favorite passages in literature: “Whenever I find myself growing grim about the mouth; whenever it is a damp, drizzly November in my soul; whenever I find myself involuntarily pausing before coffin warehouses, and bringing up the rear of every funeral I meet; and especially whenever my hypos get such an upper hand of me, that it requires a strong moral principle to prevent me from deliberately stepping into the street, and methodically knocking people’s hats off—then, I account it high time to get to sea as soon as I can.” It’s not as (fully) depressing as it sounds. Ishmael is feeling grim, he’s trying not to let his neuroses and frustrations get the best of him, and he knows that there’s no better antidote than the sea. Isak Dineson once said, “The cure for anything is salt water: sweat, tears, or the sea.” Hats off to that.

And of course, there’s Jimmy Buffett—choose any number of his songs and you’ll find advice or cures for the woes of the “real world.” So, much like Jimmy and Ishmael, I decided the sea was the cure for the winter blues. And because it’s too cold (for me) to put my boat in the water in Maryland at the moment, I asked myself, “what would Jimmy Buffett do?’ and hightailed it to Key West. Honestly, he probably would have booked a one-way ticket, but alas, there was PropTalk to produce and spring boat shows to attend.

Which brings me to my next point—water and boating are always amazing cures for anything that ails us. And the Bay Bridge Boat Show at Safe Harbor Narrows Point (April 11-13) is the official kickoff to the boating season in Chesapeake country.

This month, for the first time, you will find the official boat show guide within the pages of PropTalk (starting on page 45). PropTalk and FishTalk will be in a new location (tent OA 1 near the show entrance), and of course the show itself has a new location at Safe Harbor Narrows Point. But apart from that, it’s the same great event attendees have come to know and love with even more amenities and exciting features. Stop by our booth on your way in to grab the guide, meet our team, and celebrate the start of the season.

I’m hoping I’ll be able to break out the flip flops, but just in case it’s cold, know that I’ll be wearing them in spirit with a smile on my face and Jimmy Buffett’s music playing on repeat in my mind. Boating season has begun. I hope to see you at the show!

PS: If you find yourself in Key West anytime soon, here are a few of my favorites: the Mel Fisher Maritime Museum, the Hemingway Home and Museum, Danger Charters, Smathers Beach, Blue Heaven, The Café Viento, Capt. Tony’s Saloon, Hog’s Breath Saloon, Hank’s Hair of the Dog Saloon, and Sloppy Joe’s (because of course).

# I went to the dark side (a sailboat - gasp!) but when in Key West...

# Boats and the sea are always the cure for whatever ails you.

Spotted in Florida!

While on vacation in the (Florida) Keys, I found your magazine! I told my wife that I thought Proptalk was a local publication, figuring it may be a regional publication. But behold when I opened it, it’s the same magazine that I get at home.

Your advertising clients should be proud that their ads are reaching an audience way out of the Chesapeake Bay Area!

Keep up the good work! ~Jerry

Some Boats Get in Your Blood…

Send your questions, comments and stories to kaylie@proptalk.com

Boat Dog

In response to the April Classic Boat column, “The Lure of Bertram Yachts,” Steve Gershman says, “You’re correct!” Bertram boats really do stick with you. Here’s a photo of his 1966 Bertram Hydrographic Survey Launch, Delta Bravo.

Meet Smitty & Marley

Olivia and Chad Watkins share this photo of their cat, Smitty, and terrier mix, Marley. Olivia says, “We love reading PropTalk and figured it would be fun to submit our fur crew! We have a boat dog and cat. Smitty rules the ship alongside his first mate Marley. These two spend most of their day keeping watch and chasing each other around the deck. They are currently docked on the Elizabeth River and enjoy any chance to raise the sails on their Island Packet 31 while cruising the Chesapeake Bay.”

Want to see your boat dog (or cat!) featured in PropTalk? Email one to three photos and a short description to kaylie@proptalk.com.

1. Boat insurance isn’t just for accidents

2. Accidents can happen to anyone

With comprehensive coverage, you’ll also be protected nancially for theft, vandalism, and unexpected events like storms if you need repairs or replacements due to damage.

3. Boat insurance can cover medical payments

When accidents happen, boat insurance offers liability coverage for damages or injuries you cause while boating, up to speci ed limits. It can also cover lawsuit costs if you’re sued.

Boat insurance offers a range of optional medical payments coverage limits, helping to cover medical expenses if you’re in an accident or someone is hurt on your boat, regardless of fault.

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ve things you should know about boat insurance

Are you ready to embark on your next on-water adventure? Before you set sail, here are ve things to know about boat insurance.

4. Most lenders require boat insurance

If you nanced your boat, you’ll likely need boat insurance since most lenders require boat insurance to protect their investment. Additionally, some marinas or municipalities require proof of insurance for docking.

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Progressive’s Sign & Glide® On-Water Towing coverage** can help. It’s an additional coverage that steps in if your boat is disabled or breaks down on the water, paying for on-water towing, jump starts, soft ungroundings, and fuel delivery. Fuel cost isn’t included.

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A Look Back at Annapolis Boat Shows’ Spring Boat Shows

The Annapolis Boat Shows’ spring shows have marked the beginning of boating season in the Mid-Atlantic region each year for more than four decades. While the fall Annapolis Sailboat Show and Annapolis Powerboat Show (started, respectively, in 1970 and 1971) are traditionally dominated by national and international manufacturers, the spring shows have always run with the intention of letting local dealers shine—allowing them to find buyers before the next model year begins and to draw boaters’ attention at the start of the season.

Let’s take a look back at the history of these spring shows:

• 1983 – Annapolis Boat Shows holds its first spring boat show out of Sandy Point State Park.

• 1987 – The spring boat show becomes part of Baltimore’s Harbor Expo, moving to the Inner Harbor under the name Baltimore In-Water Boat Show.

• 1991 – The show moves to Annapolis Yacht Basin to become the Annapolis Spring Boat Show (held in April) and the Annapolis Brokerage Boat Show (held in May), merging thereafter under the name Annapolis Spring Boat Show (hosting new and used boats, power and sail).

• 1999 – The Annapolis Spring Boat Show merges with the Chesapeake Bay Yacht and Powerboat Show at the Bay Bridge Marina to become the Chesapeake Bay Spring Boat and Yacht Expo. The channel leading to the Bay Bridge Marina on Kent Island has yet to be dredged, so the venue can only accommodate powerboats.

• 2000 – The spring show is renamed Bay Bridge Boat Show.

• 2004 – Local sailboat dealers come together to create the Annapolis Spring Sales Event with Annapolis Boat Shows handling the marketing. Instead of having the boats in one centralized location, a shuttle ferries “attendees” between the dealerships.

• 2012 – Responding to demand for a spring sailboat show, Annapolis Boat Shows organizes the first Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show (held at City Dock) to replace the Annapolis Spring Sales Event.

• 2025 – The Bay Bridge Boat Show moves to Kent Narrows to become the Bay Bridge Boat Show at Safe Harbor Narrows Point.

This year’s show runs April 11-13; flip to page 45 for the official show guide and visit annapolisboatshows.com to purchase tickets. Immediately following the guide you’ll find points of interest in Kent Narrows within walking distance of the show.

We hope to see you there!

Our Annual ‘Splash Into Spring’ Sales Event — going on now through May 31st!

It’s Spring and we’re fully stocked with the brightest and best from Grady-White Boats — all at our Spring Sales Event pricing. So many new 2025 models, colors and options to choose from all available for immediate delivery throughout the greater Chesapeake Bay area. Contact us or visit Tri-State Marine in Annapolis, Deale or Middle River, MD to learn more.

and enviable overall performance, it's no wonder why Grady-White has won the hearts of so many including industry experts who have recognized Grady-White with countless awards.

When combined with Grady-White's unparalleled SeaV2 hull, ranked #1 in performance in each of the eight J.D. Power and Associates Marine Studies ever done, you arrive at something special — found only in a Grady-White.

Annapolis, Deale and Middle River you’ll find the very best in boating accessible nearby.

Come see all of the new Grady-White boats in-stock at Spring’s best prices — only at Tri-State Marine.

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Here are two opportunities to get out on the Bay with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) aboard one of its education vessels. At CBF they believe that the best way to experience the Chesapeake Bay watershed is to immerse yourself in it. I went on one of these cruises last summer, and it was awesome.

Bay Discovery Cruise Annapolis, Monday, May 5 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Pull up a net with a CBF boat captain to see what critters call the Chesapeake Bay home. Learn about the current state of the Bay, the challenges it faces, and how your support makes a difference. The trip departs from CBF’s Philip Merrill Environmental Center in Annapolis. The registration deadline is May 3. The fee for members is $40 per person. The fee for non-members is $60 per person.

Bay Discovery Fishing Trip, Saturday, June 7 from 7 to 11:30 a.m. Spend the morning aboard the Marguerite in search of whatever is biting! CBF’s experienced crew will provide all the

Discover the Bay With CBF

knowledge and equipment necessary—just bring your enthusiasm (gear and licenses are provided). The trip departs from CBF’s Arthur Sherwood Environmental Education Center in Annapolis. The registration deadline is June 5. The fee for CBF members is $55 per person. The fee for non-members is $75 per person.

Both trips are open to individuals aged 11 years and older (children must be

accompanied by an adult). In the event of light rain, trips will still run. Cruises may be canceled due to severe weather or mechanical issues. If a cruise is canceled, your tickets will be converted into a taxdeductible donation. Register at cbf.org/ events/bay-discovery-trips/index.html. For more information contact discoverytrips@ cbf.org or call (410) 268-8816.

# Bay Discovery trips are open to the public. Courtesy of CBF

Big Little Boat Festival

Calling all small boat lovers.

Chesapeake Light Craft (CLC) will hold a Big Little Boat Festival on Saturday, May 17 at Conquest Beach in Centreville, MD, on the Chester River. Registration is free. Camping (reservations required by May 13) will be available on Friday and Saturday nights, so make a whole weekend of it.

# Big Little Boat Festival happens May 17 on the Chester River. Courtesy of CLC/Facebook

1. In an emergency situation on the water, PYROTECHNIC FLARES are the most DYNAMIC, BRIGHT & RECOGNIZED signal clearly conveying the message that assistance in needed.

2. Flares are self-contained and require no batteries (which often corrode leak and lose charge in extreme marine environments as well as posing environmental concerns upon disposal).

3. PYROTECHNIC FLARES are up to 300X* BRIGHTER than a flashing LED Electronic Beacon.

This one-day rendezvous will be held rain or shine and will be packed with fun family activities to include a kids’ cardboard boat building competition and race, SUP and rowing coaching, and, of course, small boat building seminars. CLC’s rowing, sailing, and paddling fleet will be available for onwater demos. CLC will have lots of gear for on-water trials, but you can help keep the lines down by bringing your own paddles and lifejackets.

Boatbuilders are encouraged to bring their boats to play with and/or enter the boatbuilding contest. Bring your boat, show off your hard work, and hopefully, you will win a prize!

On-water demos will run from 9 a.m. to

noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m., and during that time informal coaching on SUP or rowing will be available on the beach. Technical seminars will run at 10 a.m., noon, and 2 p.m., approximately. The exact schedule may adjust slightly, so check the website, clcboats.com, before heading to Centreville. The kids’ cardboard boat building and race are planned for 1 p.m., and boat building awards will be presented at 4 p.m.

Conquest Beach is situated on the 758-acre Conquest Preserve between the Corsica and Chester Rivers. It boasts a living shoreline and a huge pavilion that can seat more than 100 people. There is no trailer launching on the beach, so bring a dolly to launch, if you have one. Bigger boats can be launched at the Centreville boat ramp; don’t forget to purchase your launch permit in advance.

Find more information and registration at clcboats.com.

AND MUST BE REPLACED EVERY 42 MONTHS! Know The FACTS About ORION Marine Flares

4. Orion flares DO NOT CONTAIN Perchlorate, a chemical of concern associated with groundwater pollution.

5. As a result of the altitude achieved by pyrotechnic aerial flares, the sighting area for these signals is exponentially greater than for electronic beacons:

Sighting Area (based upon signal height above horizon)

6. Flares are US Coast Guard APPROVED Day and Nighttime signals**. Flashing Electronic Beacons are certified for nighttime use only and require a separate daytime signal.

7. Orion flares are MANUFACTURED IN THE USA whereas most electronic beacons are imported from China.

Due to the curvature of the earth and line of sight restrictions, potential rescuers can only see handheld electronic light and handheld flares (LOCATE SIGNALS) up to 3 miles away. NEW HANDHELD ECO-FRIENDLY FORMULATION. BURNS 35% BRIGHTER WITH 33% LARGER FLAME. Anyone beyond 3 miles will not see Locate Signals. This is why aerial flares (ALERT SIGNALS) should also be on your boat. ALERT SIGNALS can be seen as far away as 41 miles to alert potential rescuers you require assistance. As rescuers approach, LOCATE SIGNALS help pinpoint your exact location.

Francis Scott Key Bridge Rebuild

In the early morning hours of March 26, 2024, Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed after it was struck by a container ship. Just over a year later, impacts from the tragic event remain, while the city looks to rebuild.

“One year later, we reflect on the lives lost, the importance of community, and the power that we possess to create a safer, brighter, and even more resilient future for our people,” said Ports America Chesapeake (PAC) president, Mark Schmidt. “The collapse of the Key Bridge revealed critical needs for investments to be made in infrastructure that can withstand modern challenges.”

Back in February, Governor Moore unveiled the design concept for the Francis Scott Key Bridge rebuild, offering a fresh vision for one of Baltimore’s most iconic transporta-

tion landmarks. The event marks a significant milestone in the multiyear project, aiming to restore the connection to the community for future generations and improve both accessibility and economic growth.

The governor stated that the new design honors the architectural tradition of the original bridge.

The new bridge will be Maryland’s first highway cable-stayed bridge, constructed according to the most advanced industry standards and best infrastructure design practices.

The total bridge length will be more than two miles with 230-foot minimum clearance from water to bridge deck above the federal channel. It will also feature two bridge towers more than 600 feet tall. For more details and updates, along with an animation that compares

the view of the old bridge to an estimate of views of the new bridge design, visit keybridgerebuild.com.

Coming Soon: The Baltimore Museum of Industry received a lead gift from the Baltimore Community Foundation in March to support a major exhibition on the Key Bridge collapse. Opening in March 2027, on the third anniversary of the tragedy, this immersive exhibition will feature original artifacts and archival materials, digital interactives, and context about the Port of Baltimore and its workforce. The exhibit seeks to ensure that the voices of workers, immigrant families, first responders, and others affected by the collapse are not just remembered—but heard, honored, and made accessible for generations to come. Stay tuned for updates at thebmi.org

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# A rendering of the new design. Courtesy of Key Bridge Rebuild

LIVE LIFE AT SEA LEVEL

TWater Taxi Operations Resume at St. Clement’s Island

he St. Clement’s Island Museum water taxi has resumed seasonal operations. The water taxi, which provides rides for visitors from St. Clement’s Island Museum to St. Clements Island State Park, will be cruising daily through October 31. Interested guests should always call the museum at (301)

769-2222 before visiting to check the water taxi availability, as adverse weather or other extenuating circumstances may impact operations.

The water taxi costs $7 per person (all ages) and includes a round-trip from the museum to the island and back, as well as museum admission. The water taxi runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily.

“We are extremely pleased to reopen the water taxi for a full season of cruising to the island,” said Karen Stone, manager of the St. Mary’s County Museum Division. “Being one of our most popular attractions for locals and out of town visitors alike, the water taxi allows guests the opportunity to enjoy one of St. Mary’s County’s best assets—our beautiful waters!”

Located in the Potomac River off the shore of Colton’s Point in St. Mary’s County, MD, the 62-acre St. Clement’s Island State Park contains a memorial cross dedicated to the memory of the first Marylanders. On March 25, 1634, the first English settlers under the Baltimore proprietorship sailed to St. Clement’s Island on the Ark and the Dove. (A replica of the Maryland Dove can be seen at Historic St. Mary’s City).

On the island, a replica of the Blackistone Lighthouse is available for tours most weekends in the summer and by appointment. The original lighthouse was built in 1851 by John Donahoo, decommissioned in 1932, and burned by vandals in 1956. The magnificent replica was completed in 2008 using the original blueprints of the 1851 light. Call St. Clement’s Island Museum for an updated lighthouse tours schedule at (301) 769-2222. There is no fee for guided tours, but donations are gratefully accepted and are used for lighthouse maintenance expenses.

For more information regarding hours of operation, programs, admission prices, and more, please visit Museums.StMarysMD.com or Facebook. com/SCIMuseum.

Visiting St. Clement’s Island at least once should be a “must” on every boater’s summer wishlist. Courtesy of SCI Museum

# “Resurrecting Poplar Island” highlights the success of restoration efforts.

Explore the Bay with PBS

Chesapeake lovers can enjoy more than 18 hours of Bay-focused programming during Maryland Public Television’s 21st annual Chesapeake Bay Week, April 20-26.

Most boaters in the Middle Bay are familiar with the restoration of Poplar Island in Talbot County. On Sunday, April 20 at 7:30 p.m., “Resurrecting Poplar Island” will highlight how Poplar Island, reduced to a few wispy bars of sand by the 1990s, has benefitted from an ambitious

environmental engineering project that uses dredged material collected from the approach channels to the Baltimore Harbor to restore its island habitat.

On Tuesday, April 22 at 8 p.m., “Chesapeake Rhythms” will premiere. With captivating visuals and lyrical prose, this piece chronicles the comings and goings of creatures like the tundra swan, monarch butterfly, and the American eel.

The following day, Wednesday, April 23, explore the length of the James

River from the comfort of your home with back-to-back programs that celebrate the tributary’s ecological and cultural importance. “Headwaters Down” airs at 7 p.m. followed by “Headwaters Down: Tidal River” at 8 p.m.

Look for even more compelling content available to stream using the free PBS app. Learn more at mpt.org/bayweek. You can watch all of last year’s incredible PBS Chesapeake week programming by using the links at mpt.org/bayweek/schedule.

Photo by David Gray, courtesy of US Army

Plan a Trip to Havre de Grace This Spring

Havre de Grace (HdG) is a quaint Chesapeake town situated at the mouth of the Susquehanna River and the head of the Chesapeake Bay. If you’ve yet to visit, spring is an excellent time, namely for a wonderful yearly event.

The 43rd annual Decoy and Wildlife Art Festival will take place on May 3 and 4 at the STAR Centre (700 Congress Ave.) in HdG. The Susquehanna Flats Marine Exhibition will take place during the same weekend in the parking lot adjacent to the STAR Centre. Both events are hosted by the Havre de Grace Decoy Museum.

The Marine Exhibition will showcase watercraft and equipment from regional dealers, including new and used boats, trailers, marine electronics, marine services, and more. Local experts and marine services providers will be on hand to discuss your every need.

The Susquehanna Flats Marine Exhibition is free to the public. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. Pit beef, pit ham, pit turkey, and grilled hot dogs provided by the Susquehanna Flats Chapter of Delta Waterfowl will be available throughout the weekend along with beverages.

The Annual Decoy and Wildlife Art Festival is the largest fundraiser for the Havre de Grace Decoy Museum. The event will feature numerous exhibitors showcasing both vintage and contemporary decoys. There will also be photographers and other artists exhibiting their work. The Decoy Event will take place inside the STAR Centre on both Saturday (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and Sunday (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.). Decoy carving com-

petitions will be held on Saturday inside the STAR Centre. Admission is $10 for the weekend. For more details, visit decoymuseum.com

While you’re in town, be sure to visit the Decoy Museum, which houses one of the finest collections of working and decorative Chesapeake Bay decoys ever assembled. HdG is known as the “Decoy Capital of the World,” after all! Just a short walk away is the Havre de Grace Maritime Museum which tells the story of this region’s rich maritime heritage. There are exhibits on commercial fishing, the Underground Railroad, Working on the Bay, the United States Coast Guard, and more. Learn more at hdgmaritimemuseum.org.

# Courtesy of the Decoy and Wildlife Art Festival

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April

16 Annapolis Anglers Club Monthly Meeting

Speaker, food and drink, table raffle, and 50/50. Food starts at 6 p.m. followed by meeting at 7 p.m. At the American Legion Post 7, Crownsville Road, Annapolis, MD 21401.

17-18

Seattle Yachts

Annapolis Spring

Demo Days

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Bert Jabin Yacht Yard in Annapolis. Featuring the Nimbus T8, C9, and W11. Call (410) 397-7323 to register or visit seattleyachts.com

24-27

Spring DelMarVa Birding Weekend

The event celebrates the amazing warblers, shorebirds, waterfowl, and raptors that visit and live here on the peninsula. Since 1995, this event has combined boat trips, paddling treks, and expeditions on foot when migrating birds are arriving and passing through the peninsula for nesting season.

25-27 Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show

At City Dock, Annapolis.

25 - May 4

Captain Steve’s Spring Flounder Tournament

Anglers may enter their heaviest striper, drum, bluefish, kingfish, trout, flounder; only one fish per angler. Location: Assateague Island, VA. Daily weigh-ins end at 8 p.m. at Captain Steve’s Bait & Tackle in Chincoteague, VA. $1000 first place award.

26 Northern Neck Sail and Power Squadron

2025 Boat Show

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Chesapeake Commons Shopping Center in Kilmarnock, VA. Boats, new and used, arts and crafts, classic cars and boats, flea market, food trucks, silent auction, raffle, and bake sale. Music provided by Brent Small. Organized by America’s Boating Club of the Northern Neck.

26 Oxford Day

This annual celebration brings together community members and visitors alike for a day of excitement and camaraderie in the charming town of Oxford, MD. Parade, flower sale, family fun, dog walk and dog show, library book sale, and more.

26-27 Pirates Invade Yorktown Weekend

Enjoy live blacksmith demonstrations, explore a pirate encampment, sing along to sea shanties, take part in a townwide treasure hunt, and witness exciting cannon demonstrations. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Yorktown waterfront, VA.

May

2-3 Harford County Spring Nationals

At Flying Point Park in Edgewood, MD. Noon to 5 p.m. each day. Presented by the Kent Narrows Racing Association.

2-4 Solomons Small Craft Gathering

At the Calvert Marine Museum in Solomons, MD. All small craft propelled by wind, paddle, oar, pedal, or motor are welcome. This year’s event will consist of two parts: three days of cruising and/or camping on the St. Mary’s River, followed by a boat show, messing about, and camping at CMM during its annual Solomons Maritime Festival.

3 Solomons Maritime Festival

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Calvert Marine Museum in Solomons, MD. The event includes the Antique Boat and Marine Show which features exhibits from collectors of antique and classic boats, and vintage marine outboard and inboard engines. Also toy boat building for kids, free 30-minute cruises on the Wm. B. Tennison, local music, Chesapeake Bay retrievers, model boats, and more. Free.

3 FSFF Annual Swap Meet

9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Free State Fly Fishers Clubhouse (behind Ford Hall) at the Davidsonville Family Rec. Center in Davidsonville, MD. Open to the public, free. A wide array of fly fishing and other fishing related rods, reels, fly lines, equipment, clothing, and books will be available for sale, all at incredible prices.

3 MarylandFest

12 to 6 p.m. at Historic St. Mary’s City in Southern Maryland. Free.

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Chesapeake Catfish Cookoff 12 to 4 p.m. at the Annapolis Maritime Museum’s Park Campus (7300 Edgewood Rd.). Taste delicious catfish dishes from local restaurants, judged by photographer Jay Fleming and Chef John Shields. Enjoy live music, cooking demos, fish-cutting demos, and a lecture from a fisheries scientist on invasive species.

3 Blues, Brews, & BBQ Festival

Sample more than 30 different craft beers, dig into some amazing BBQ (available for purchase), and listen as some of the best Blues musicians in Hampton Roads and beyond take the stage at Riverwalk Landing in Yorktown, VA.

We’ll take care of your boat’s every need and have her ready for the season.

Our schedule is filling up, so call us at 410-228-8878 discuss and schedule your project.

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43rd Annual Havre de Grace Decoy and Wildlife Art Festival

Presented by the Havre de Grace Decoy Museum at the STAR Centre, 700 Congress Avenue, Havre de Grace, MD. Includes the Susquehanna Flats Marine Exhibition (free admission; $10 for Decoy Festival): boat sales, marine safety, electronics, services, and more.

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First Annual Katfish for Kids Fishing Tournament

Free invasives fishing tournament presented by Anglers Sports Center Combos for Kids in partnership with CCA Maryland. Join this fun and impactful community effort that targets invasive species in the Chesapeake Bay and supports local families in need through gift donations and donated catfish meat. Kids 12 and under fish free; min. $25 donation for adults. Check-in at Anglers in Annapolis.

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CCA Central Region Chapter Annual Celebration of Conservation 6 to 9 p.m. at Linganore Wine Cellar in Mt. Airy, MD. Oyster bar, delicious dinner, beer, wine, raffles, silent and live auctions. This fundraising dinner directly supports CCA Maryland’s focus on ensuring the health of our marine resources and anglers’ access to them.

14 Frederick Saltwater Anglers Monthly Meeting

Meets the second Wednesday of each month at the Frederick Elks Lodge #682. Optional food starts at 6 and the meeting begins at 7. We have a speaker and vendor along with raffle prizes and a 50/50.

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CCA Angler’s Night Out 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at West End Grill in Annapolis. Presented by Waterfront Marine. “Speckled Trout Tips” with Dennis Fleming. Talk and Q&A. Free and open to the public.

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Conservation of USS Monitor

Evening lecture series, 7 to 9 p.m. at the Mariners’ Museum and Park in Newport News, VA. In-person ($10, free for members) and virtual (free). Register to attend at marinersmuseum.org

16-18 4th Annual Smith Island Fishing Tournament

This tournament celebrates the culture of this iconic Chesapeake Bay community. Prizes awarded for the top “Smith Island Slam,” which is a three-fish stringer of a redfish, rockfish, and speckled seatrout. Proceeds benefit the Smith Island Fire Departments and its First Responders. Register on iAngler.

16-18 FSA Flounder Frenzy

Presented by Frederick Saltwater Anglers in Chincoteague, VA. Dinner Friday, May 16 at 7 p.m. at Chincoteague Fire Hall. Weigh-in: Friday and Saturday at 4 p.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m. Headquarters and weigh in will be at Curtis Merritt Harbor.

17 CLC Big Little Boat Festival

A day of waterfront fun at Conquest Beach on the Chester River. Free and open to the public. The Chesapeake Light Craft rowing, sailing, and paddling fleet will be available for onwater demos. Also boatbuilding seminars, kids› cardboard boatbuilding, food truck, and more.

17-18

Cambridge Classic Powerboat Regatta

The oldest active powerboat race in the country happens on Hambrooks Bay off the Choptank River in Cambridge, MD. About 70 boats are expected to be on hand to create an exciting two days of racing. Admission is free with a $5 a day donation for parking. Kid’s zone, food, and drinks will be available. Watch on land at Gerry Boyle Park at Great Marsh.

17-18 Southern Maryland Heritage Festival

11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Historic Sotterley in Hollywood, MD. Celebrating local food, culture, and history over two days. Food sampling, artisanal shopping, historical exhibits, and diverse musical performances, with family-friendly activities including a dedicated kids’ area.

20 Blue Angels Flight Rehearsal Annapolis

2 p.m. over the Severn River in Annapolis. Part of U.S. Naval Academy Commissioning Week.

21 Blue Angels Flight Demonstration Annapolis

2 p.m. over the Severn River in Annapolis. Part of U.S. Naval Academy Commissioning Week.

21 Annapolis Anglers Club Monthly Meeting

Speaker, food and drink, table raffle, and 50/50. Food starts at 6 p.m., followed by meeting at 7 p.m. American Legion Post 7, Crownsville Road, Annapolis, MD 21401.

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CMM Waterside Music Series

7 p.m. at the Calvert Marine Museum in Solomons, MD. Live music by Jordan Davis.

25 NorthCoast On-Water Experience

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. rain or shine at Eastern Bay Yachting Center (1804 Crab Alley Drive, Chester, MD). Join Pocket Yacht Co. and reserve your VIP ride aboard the NorthCoast 315HT, 255HT, and 235HT! Experience the thrill firsthand with rides, refreshments, and raffles, plus special weekend pricing on all instock boats. Appointment is required to participate in test rides, so RSVP by May 22nd at: Sales@Pocket-Yacht.com or at pocketyachtco.com

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CCA Reef Ball Build

9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Windy Hill Elementary School in Owings, MD. RSVP to volunteer with CCA at ccamd.org

31 Campbell’s Nautical Flea Market

8 a.m. to noon, rain or shine, indoors at Campbell’s Boatyards—Oxford, MD. Unload gear or stock up for the season. Free to the public. To set up a table, please send an email to  info@campbellsboatyards.com

31 CCWBRA Skuas on the Lehigh

8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 17 Adams Island, Allentown, PA. Cocktail Class Wooden Boat Racing Association.

31 Herrington Harbour North Marina Resort Boater Yard Sale

8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Herrington Harbour North (389 Deale Rd, Tracys Landing, MD). Come find great deals on all things boating-related including boats, boating gear, outboards, rigging, sails, and more! Do you have boating gear to sell? Reserve a spot by contacting David at  david@herringtonharbour.com  or (410) 867-4343. There is no fee to sell, however registration is required.

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Hampton Blackbeard Festival Hampton’s waterfront comes alive with dozens of pirate reenactors, costumed in historically accurate garb, who transform today’s Hampton into the busy seaport of yesterday. The festival offers a variety of children’s activities, live musical entertainment, fireworks, period vendors, arts and crafts, and much more! At Mill Point Park and Downtown Hampton, VA.

Grady-White Freedom 345: Smile, Smile, Smile

By Lenny Rudow

Dual console boats are great for both families and fishing, but the vast majority of them are runabouts that limit you to day-tripping with a small crew. What if you also enjoy weekending, entertaining large parties, and taking long cruises? Enter: the Grady-White Freedom 345.

The Freedom 345 not only adds a cabin into the mix, but it also comes with a massive heaping of luxury. Check out the aft-facing lounger seat in the cockpit, for example. It begins as a double-wide bench seat, which doesn’t protrude too far into the cockpit so as to leave plenty of open fishing space. At the press of a button, however, the bases extend out to turn into full-length loungers. Or press a different button and a SureShade sun

shade hums its way out of the hard top, boosting your comfort level on hot, sunny days. You want to open the windshield vent? Raise or lower a table? Adjust the helm seating? All of these functions, and more, are electrically actuated for buttonpressing ease.

Additional luxury touches come from 8000 BTU cabin and 16,000 BTU helm air conditioning systems, integrated USB ports and wireless cell phone chargers, fore and aft freshwater washdowns and a six-gallon hot water heater, and an eightspeaker stereo system with subwoofer. Still, the number one comfort-booster for most people will be found in the passenger’s side console. Grady-White found a way to make it transform from useable day-boating space into a weekend crash-

pad, with the use of one more of those electrically actuated button-presses. During the day there’s an L-shaped settee along the port side and running forward around the teak and holly sole, plus a 19-inch flat-screen TV in the forward bulkhead, elevated stowage cabinets above, and a microwave oven. When it’s time for a snooze and you hit that button, a filler slides out from the starboard side to turn the entire cabin into one big berth.

What about the head? That goes in the helm console, so it’s kept 100-percent separate from the sleeping quarters. This also means it’s exceptionally roomy for a head compartment and has a countertop with a sink, a shower, and a vanity.

Now for the crazy part: all of the goodies and gadgets we’ve mentioned up until now are standard features on this model. At the base cost you get all of this stuff included, on top of Grady-White’s trademark features like the SeaV2 variabledegree deadrise hull, uber-rugged construction, a flawless fit and finish, and comfy, cushy cushions. So, what’s left to opt for?

Specifications

LOA: 33’6”

Beam: 11’7”

Draft (min.): 2’1”

Displacement (approx.): 12,510 lbs.

Fuel Capacity: 293 gal.

Water Capacity: 32 gal.

Transom deadrise: 20 degrees

Max HP: 1050

Two things we think all family anglers ISO the perfect boat will want to add into the mix include a Seakeeper 3 gyroscopic stabilization system and upgrading the aft fish box into a freezer with a digitally controlled thermostat.

Speaking of fishboxes, note that the Freedom 345 is ready to ice down everything from yellow perch to yellowfin tuna. That aft box has 41.5 gallons of capacity, and the additional fish-chilling boxes hold another 102 gallons. The transom livewell has plenty of capacity, too, at 32 gallons, and note that this is one of the GradyWhite full column inlet wells (which eliminates dead spots) and it’s lighted as well. The rod holder count includes four in the gunwales plus four rocket launchers on the hard top supports, and adding to your rod-hauling abilities, Grady-White installs an overhead rodrack in the hard top for four more rigs.

You’ve filleted those perch and steaked the tuna? Okay, now fire up the grill built into the wet bar. As they’re toasting up, grab a cold drink out of the refrigerator and then set it down in one of the 19 drink holders. When you’re done munching and chilling, fire up the twin Yamaha XTO

Offshore F450s or triple Yamaha F350s and head for the barn at a cruising speed in the mid-30s to 40 or so mph. Nail the throttles and feel a 50-mph-plus wind in your hair. And when you get back home, you can check up on your pride and joy whenever you’d like, because the Siren Marine Connected Boat monitoring system is yet another standard feature.

Toss out those impressions of what a dual console boat can do, because the Grady-White Freedom 345 gives you the freedom to do a whole lot more. And whether that means cruising across the Bay

for a daytrip, hitting the canyons in search of big game, or weekending aboard, one thing is for sure: this boat will give you the freedom to enjoy family time however you’d like.

Local Dealer: Tri-State Marine in Annapolis—(410) 562-6247, Deale— (410) 867-1447, and Middle River, MD— (410) 574-3988 or tristatemarine.com.

See it in Person: Dock B with Tri-State Marine at the Bay Bridge Boat Show at Safe Harbor Narrows Point April 11-13.

OSlow Down To Enjoy the Oxford Way of Life

xford, MD, visitors must follow one rule: if you drive into town, slow your car down to 25 miles or less, as the sign says. If you drive 26 mph, you will get a ticket. This is the only thing that happens quickly in Oxford. Take the overarching lesson to heart and slow down This quiet hamlet on the Tred Avon River is made for sauntering or cycling along tree-lined streets and stopping for lunch or ice cream.

Founded in 1683, Oxford became one of only two ports of entry to Maryland; the other being Anne Arundel, now called

Annapolis. Through the American Revolution the seaport thrived as an international shipping center surrounded by tobacco plantations.

Another long wave of prosperity came to Oxford after the Civil War, when improved canning and packing methods opened national markets for Chesapeake oysters. Once the oyster beds dried up and the packing houses closed, Oxford became a sleepy watermen’s town. It is still such a town today as well as a relaxing destination for weekend visitors and boaters.

Visitors coming from St. Michaels on weekends should consider a ride on the OxfordBellevue Ferry, which has been crossing the Tred Avon River for 342 years. This short trip across the river will cost you between $2.50 and $20, depending on whether you walk onboard or drive your car, ride your bike, or take your motorcycle across with you. The ride across will reveal pretty homes along the shoreline upriver and downriver and the mouth of the Tred Avon, leading to the wide Choptank River.

The ferry lands at “the Strand,” the main drag along the Oxford waterfront, where you look right to see the Tred Avon Yacht Club (TAYC),

one of the most well-situated clubs on the Chesapeake when it comes to views and breeze. From the ferry landing you may walk to a handful of shops, such as a bookstore and antiques shop; the Oxford Museum; and a couple of restaurants, including Capsize on Town Creek (reopening April 16 for the season) and Doc’s Sunset Grille.

TAYC hosts many sailing events over the summer, with the Oxford Regatta being a signature family-friendly regatta. Even if you’re not a sailor, you will enjoy joining the large spectator fleet of powerboats who watch the graceful Chesapeake Bay log canoes race on the river. Each of the dozen log canoes competing has its own power-driven “chase boat,” some festooned with palm trees, lounge chairs, and festive revelers.

Boaters who arrive in their own vessels may anchor off the Strand free of charge or find a slip at one of the marinas on Town Creek, such as Safe Harbor Oxford, or one of Campbell’s Boatyards’ transient slips on Bachelor’s Point (with a pool) or Jack’s Point. Do not leave Oxford without eating an ice cream cone! This is as important as driving the speed limit. The Scottish Highland Creamery on South Morris Street makes memorable, awardwinning homemade ice cream that’s so good, you will return to Oxford for more.

~M.W.

# Even if you’re not a sailor, you will enjoy joining the large spectator fleet of powerboats to watch the graceful Chesapeake Bay log canoes race on the river out of Tred Avon Yacht Club. Photo by Will Keyworth

# Do not leave Oxford without eating an ice cream cone! Courtesy of The Scottish Highland Creamery/Facebook

Upcoming Events:

Oxford Day 2025

Bring the whole family to Oxford Day on April 26. Activities will include a parade, flower sale, family hour of fun activities for children of all ages, a blessing of the animals, dog walk and show, library book sale, opening day of the Oxford Museum, and free walk-on ferry rides on the Oxford-Bellevue Ferry.

There will be designated parking areas in addition to regular street parking; parking is limited. Consider bringing bikes and parking out of town at the Conservation Park, which is a short pedal along wide shoulders.

The event will be held rain or shine. Learn more at oxfordday.org

Nautical Flea Market

Campbell’s Boatyards is sponsoring a Nautical Flea Market on May 31 for customers and vendors. Unload gear or stock up for the 2025 boating season! To set up a table, please contact info@campbellsboatyards.com for more information. This event runs from 8 a.m. to noon rain or shine at Campbell’s Bachelor Pt. location (26106A Bachelor Harbor Dr.).

Fourth of July Fireworks

Don’t let the town’s sleepy reputation stop you from going there for the Fourth of July. Oxford hosts a dazzling fireworks display right off the Strand. Stay tuned to the PropTalk calendar for the exact date for fireworks.

# Boaters who arrive in their own vessels may anchor off the Strand free of charge or find a slip at one of the marinas. Courtesy of Campbell’s Boatyards

Romantic Getaway

Less than a minute’s walk from the Strand, the 300-year-old Robert Morris Inn is undergoing some renovations but is still open for business. Spend the weekend at this quaint retreat (with no televisions in the rooms). Whether or not you are a guest at the hotel, you may dine at the newly refurbished Financier Restaurant, featuring locally harvested ingredients from farm-fresh produce to the day’s catch from trusted watermen. Learn more at robertmorrisinn. com.

Another option is the adults-only Sandaway Suites and Beach boutique hotel. The centerpiece of the twoand-a-half-acre waterfront paradise is the charming Victorian lodge, complemented by thoughtfully designed duplex suites, a cozy cottage, and spacious suites with full kitchens. Most accommodations feature private screened porches and breathtaking river views. The hotel also boasts a private beach and expansive waterfront lawn. Stroll along the shoreline, unwind in the lounge chairs as you take in a sunset over the Tred Avon River, enjoy alfresco dining at one of the picnic tables, or fire up the barbecue grills for a memorable meal with a view. Find more lodging options in or near Oxford at tourtalbot.org/oxford

Matthew and Deanna Sansbury

Matt and Deanna Sansbury are the owners of Yacht Brokers of Annapolis, and Matt also serves as the vice president of the Marine Trades Association of Maryland (MTAM) for the Anne Arundel area. We recently caught up with the Sansburys to chat about their work and their background in the marine industry.

Could you tell us a little about your boating background. Matt grew up doing some occasional sailing as a kid, but it wasn’t until our late 20s that we both really got into boating. Our first “boat” was actually two kayaks. We loved being on the water so much that we quickly upgraded to a 20-foot deck boat, fell in love with boating even more, and doubled down to a 41-foot catamaran that we lived aboard. We eventually took a sailing sabbatical to explore the East Coast and the Bahamas.

How about nowadays—how often do you get out on the water?

We currently have a small center console that we can’t wait to break out of winter storage and enjoy soon! We try to get out as often as we can, but being in the business means that boating season is usually our busiest time with work, but we always try to plan time to get out, if only for a few hours.

What’s your idea of a perfect day on the water?

Deanna: A nice, calm warm day, slowly cruising the Severn River and Annapolis Basin with our dogs. My favorite day is the Blue Angels practice day!

Matt: Zipping downtown or across the Bay to a restaurant or doing some fishing.

Tell us about Yacht Brokers of Annapolis. How did your careers in the boating industry start?

After returning from our sailing sabbatical,

we decided to pursue our passion for boating as a new career rather than returning to our previous jobs, so we started out as brokers. Yacht Brokers of Annapolis was launched in January 2020, just before the world shut down from Covid. While we didn’t foresee that in our business plan, it unexpectedly provided a great boost for our company, and we’ve been loving it ever since!

What’s it like to work with your spouse?

Oh boy, what a loaded question! No

# Matt and Deanna currently own a small center console and love getting out on the Bay with their dogs.

seriously, it’s great in a lot of ways. Since we do the same thing, we’re able to team up and help each other work through deal scenarios as well as divide and conquer the business ownership aspects. It’s also incredibly helpful to have a spouse who understands the demands of the job, especially the afterhours and weekend commitments. I think it would be challenging if one of us worked a traditional 9-to-5 job. We truly appreciate how our work allows us to align our schedules and spend so much time together.

What is your mission/ philosophy when it comes to selling boats?

At Yacht Brokers of Annapolis, we pride ourselves on being a small boutique company with a focus on customer satisfaction. Our goal is to provide an exceptional customer experience for both buyers and sellers by treating our business like a hospitality industry. Buying a boat is about embracing a lifestyle, and we’re dedicated to making that process as enjoyable and seamless as possible!

What would be your biggest piece of advice for someone who is looking to buy a boat?

Ask yourself, “How do I see myself using my boat for the next few years?”

It seems like a pretty obvious question, but often times buyers put so much pressure on themselves to find “the perfect boat.” While it’s tempting to look for a single boat that will meet every possible need indefinitely, life changes, and your boating habits will likely evolve as well, and that’s OK!

What advice would you give to a young person who wants to start a career in the marine industry? We’re passionate about mentoring and recognize the marine industry’s need for enthusiastic, new talent. Many young people are often surprised to discover that sales is actually hard work, and being a yacht broker involves so much more than just being on boats all day. Beyond a love for boating, successful brokers need to have exceptional people skills. Buying or selling a boat is an emotional experience, and being a trustworthy, honest, and dependable partner to guide your clients through this journey is incredibly fulfilling and fosters lasting relationships.

To learn more, visit yachtbrokersofannapolis.com or stop by and meet the Sansburys in person at the Bay Bridge Boat Show at Safe Harbor Narrows Point (Dock A).

# Before starting YBA, Matt and Deanna took a sailing sabbatical to explore the East Coast and Bahamas.

# The Yacht Brokers of Annapolis team.

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DOCK & SERVICE YOUR VESSEL WITH US

Kent Narrows is gearing up to welcome boaters for the all-power, all-fun Bay Bridge Boat Show at Safe Harbor Narrows Point.

This is the spring show you can’t miss. With spectacular views from sunrise to sunset and all-around family fun, this spring show is the perfect place to climb aboard hundreds of boats and celebrate the coming boating season.

Tickets

General Admission ~ $20 Military ~ $15 (Taxes and Fees Included) (Limited onsite box office available) Children under 15 are free

Location

The Bay Bridge Boat Show at Safe Harbor Narrows Point is held in the Kent Narrows. 428 Kent Narrow Way N, Grasonville, MD 21638

Hours

Friday, April 11: 10am - 6pm Saturday, April 12: 10am - 6pm Sunday, April 13: 10am - 5pm

Parking

Over 800 parking spots within a mile of the show! Show parking will be available at the Old Outlets off of Exit 41. From there attendees can take the Cross Island Trail to the show (1 mile) or board the shuttle.

Stay

Make your trip to the Bay Bridge Boat Show at Safe Harbor Narrows Point a full weekend of fun on the Eastern Shore. Explore all that Queen Anne’s County has to offer. From great local restaurants to picturesque attractions around the county, Queen Anne’s County is where your shore adventure starts. Make your plans now and book accommodations.

Directions

From Baltimore, Annapolis, and Points West

Take 97 south to US-50 east across the Bay Bridge. From there take exit 41 for MD-18/Main St toward Kent Narrows W.

From the Eastern Shore

Head west on Rt. 50, take exit 41 toward MD-18/Main St/ Kent Narrows and follow signs to Boat Show parking.

From Points North

Take US-301S to exit 41 toward MD-18/Main St/ Kent Narrows.

Answers to FAQs

Are pets allowed on show grounds?

No, animals are not allowed inside the show due to safety and health reasons unless it is a certified service animal.

Are strollers allowed on show grounds?

No, strollers are not allowed inside the show due to safety issues. Please park your stroller in the designated stroller parking area.

Should my child wear a lifejacket?

Yes, we recommend all children wear life jackets for their safety.

Will the show be open if it rains?

Yes, the boat show happens rain or shine.

Can I scan my ticket from my phone?

Yes, you do not need to print out your ticket. All tickets may be scanned from your phone.

Are backpacks allowed in the show?

Yes, backpacks and bags are allowed.

If I leave the show, am I allowed back in later?

Yes, you will be able to scan your ticket again upon re-entry.

Can I bring food or drink into the show?

Yes, you may bring food and drinks into the show, with the exception of alcohol. Adult beverages are available for purchase inside the show grounds.

The spring shows produced by Annapolis Boat Shows are always the official kickoff to the boating season in Chesapeake country. And this year, while the Bay Bridge Boat Show at Safe Harbor Narrows Point has a new location, it’s the same great show attendees have come to know and love but with even more exciting amenities.

Parking is located at the old outlets off exit 41, so guests can opt to either take the shuttle or walk/ bike one mile along the Cross Island Trail to the show. If it’s a nice day, there’s no better way to explore Kent Narrows than the nearly seven-mile Cross Island Trail, which offers a safe, tree-lined avenue for non-vehicular transportation. And after the show, you can take advantage of all the great dock bars and restaurants along the Kent Narrows waterfront.

Whether you’re in the market for a new boat, dreaming about the boating lifestyle, or simply want to enjoy a beautiful spring day by the water, this is the place for you.

There will be hundreds of shiny new boats in a variety of sizes and price ranges available for guests to climb aboard, and some you can even take for a spin at the PropTalk Demo Dock. On-water educational opportunities will also be available, along with free daily seminars. Anglers will want to visit

the FishTalk Fishing Pavilion in the seminar area next to the pool. Speaking of pool, there will be a variety of food truck options, along with the Lazy Mermaid Pool Bar.

It’s going to be a great weekend, and we can’t wait to kick off the boating season with you. If you have any questions, stop by the PropTalk and FishTalk booth, Tent OA 1, located just inside the show entrance. We hope you enjoy the show!

Climb Aboard!

Hundreds of shiny new boats ranging in size from small center consoles to luxury yachts will be available to board, and some are even available for demo rides. See the list of boats at the demo dock below. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes that are easy to slip off prior to boarding boats. Find the boat list organized by length starting on page 22 of the Show Guide.

PropTalk Demo Dock

The PropTalk Demo Dock is the perfect opportunity to try before you buy. Just as you wouldn’t buy a car (we hope) before taking it for a test ride, the same is true for boats. Head down to the dock and make an appointment to get out on the water during the show; you might just fall in love! Here are the boats currently available. Find the most up-to-date list at annapolisboatshows.com or simply stroll over to Dock C and take a look.

• 1973 Seacraft 23 (fully restored with a Seakeeper gyrostabilizer and complete Raymarine electronics package)

• 2025 Godfrey Monaco 255 SB (with 350-hp Honda outboard)

• 2025 Godfrey Xperience 2286 SFLX (with 200-hp Suzuki outboard)

• 28XS Cape Horn

• 32 Yellowfin

• 340LS Jupiter

• Flux Marine Scout 215 Dorado (with an all-electric outboard)

• Ingenity 23E (all-electric boat)

• Invincible 33 Open Fisherman

• Sea Fox 282 Hybrid LT

• Sea Fox 328 Commander

• Vision Marine Phantom (all-electric boat; hull is made from 100 percent recyclable plastic)

• X Shore 1 (all-electric boat)

Free Seminars

The show will feature daily seminars, presented by BoatU.S., on a variety of topics. Find the full schedule on page 16 of the Show Guide.

FishTalk Fishing Pavilion

Learn about the great fishing experiences and species you can chase on the Bay, chat with industry experts, learn about invasive species, take part in cooking tutorials, and more. There’s also coloring, cornhole, and casting competitions for young anglers. The Fishing Spot is located in the seminar pavilion next to the pool.

Food and Refreshments

Indulge your tastebuds with a variety of food truck dining options, beer stations, and the Lazy Mermaid Pool Bar—all ready to help you enjoy the kickoff to the boating season.

Shuck Like a Pro

Friday, April 11 at 4 p.m. Whether you’re a seasoned shucker or just starting out, a master shucker will provide hands-on instruction to help you master the art of oyster shucking. Sponsored by The Oyster Recovery Partnership and Harris Seafood Co. This seminar is currently SOLD OUT, but there will be a few walk-in spots available and everyone is welcome to come watch the fun.

Door Prizes

Everyone loves a good door prize! When you pre-purchase your tickets online or sign up at the show, you are automatically entered to win one of the many door prizes that are generously donated by our maritime partners. See page 14 for more information.

On-Water Training

Chesapeake Boating Academy in partnership with BoatU.S. On-Water Training will conduct a number of family-friendly introductory boating courses such as Intro to Boating, Women Making Waves, Precision Docking and Boat Handling, and Open Water Boat Handling. Each course costs $175 and includes free entry to the boat show on the day of the course. Visit annapolisboatshows.com to register.

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Enter For A Chance To Win Great Prizes!

Everyone loves a good door prize! When you pre-purchase your tickets online or sign up at the show, you are automatically entered to win one of the many door prizes that are generously donated by our maritime partners.

878 Avalon Pad Water Hammock

The Avalon Pad inflates to a 8’ x 7’ floating hammock that is 8 inches thick, providing 56 square feet of area to lounge on any body of water. This swim platform is constructed with a stable and buoyant border surrounding a mesh center that allows water to enter. One has the option to sit along the edges dry, with their feet in the water, or suspend freely in just a few inches of water to cool off. Our mesh center is uniquely constructed to create a sealed barrier protecting from jellyfish and other sea life; this versatile water toy is ideal for both kids and adults. This spacious pad is designed to enrich your days with friends and family at the local sand bar, lake, river, or marina. An easy to inflate floating island that provides a comfortable area to relax, sunbathe, and float partially submerged to cool off on those hot summer days. Visit Further Customs in Tent A-40

Bay Life Apparel Swag Basket

We work hard, we play harder, and we do it all with a deep respect for the water and the people who call it home. Our gear isn’t just about looking good—it’s built for the ones who put in the work and earn every sunset. Basket Items: Hoodie, Long-Sleeved Performance Fishing Shirt, Short-Sleeve Tee Shirt, Hat, and Stickers. Visit Bay Life Apparel at Land 2A

Chocolate Fudge Smith Island Cake

Experience the rich, time-honored tradition of Maryland’s state dessert with a homemade Chocolate Fudge Smith Island Cake. This decadent, multi-layered cake is made from a cherished family recipe passed down through generations and features delicate, thin layers of moist cake enveloped in smooth, chocolate fudge icing. Handcrafted with care by Experience Smith Island, this cake offers an authentic taste of Smith Island’s heritage and is the perfect sweet treat to share—or savor all for yourself! The winner must contact Experience Smith Island to place their order. Cake must be ordered by September 30, 2025. Visit Experience Smith Island in Tent A-12

Jetty Gift Set

This gift set includes a Jetty tee, a Jetty summer woven shirt, and hat. Jetty offers an eco-minded, durable apparel that embodies the fickle conditions of northeast surf and encourages outdoor adventure despite the weather. As a B-Corp Certified company, we prioritize reducing waste, creating premium products, and supporting coastal communities through our nonprofit, the Jetty Rock Foundation, which has donated millions of dollars to clean water initiatives and disaster relief efforts for over a decade. Supporting Jetty strengthens our commitment to protecting our oceans, waterways, and the communities that rely on them. Visit Jetty at Land 2

Newport Hooded Pullover Sweatshirt

Crafted from the finest hand-picked natural cotton and ring spun into exquisite yarn, our product showcases the artistry of European circle knitting and the timeless elegance of French terry fabric. Adhering to the highest European Oeko-Tex standards, each piece is meticulously assembled and finished in the USA. Available in Mariners Red, and Dark Navy. Visit JB Langley at Land 3

Two Preview Day Tickets to the Annapolis Powerboat Show

This lucky winner and a guest will enjoy the opportunity to spend the day on the docks at the Annapolis Powerboat Show on Preview Day, Thursday, October 2, 2025. Preview Day is less crowded allowing guests more time on boats and with brokers. Attendees can climb aboard hundreds of new and premiering boat on display from top manufacturers. Test-drive new models at our demo dock. Take a boating class with the BoatUS Foundation. Shop from top gear and accessory exhibitors. It is a great fall weekend boating exhibition, perfect for the entire family.

SEMINAR SCHEDULE

11:00-11:45am

12:00-12:45pm

FRIDAY, APRIL

What to Know Before You Go!

Presented by Captain Sarah Lawrence of Chesapeake Boating Academy

What Do You Do If Your Furry Crew Member Has An Emergency Aboard?

Presented by the staff of PetMedic Urgent Care

1:00-1:45pm VHF Etiquette

2:00-2:45pm

Presented by Captain Scott Berg of CBW LLC Marine Surveyors, Consultants, and Captains

What Is Capca And Why You Should Become A Member

Presented by Captain Tony Tommasello of CAPCA

3:00-3:45pm Zincs And More

4:00-4:45pm

Presented by Captain Scott Berg of CBW LLC Marine Surveyors, Consultants, and Captains

Shuck Like a Pro! (SOLD OUT)

An exhilarating shucking class with all the necessary supplies

11:00-11:45am

12:00-12:45pm

1:00-1:45pm

2:00-2:45pm

3:00-3:45pm

Test Your Knowledge With Nautical Jeopardy

Presented by Captain Sarah Lawrence of Chesapeake Boating Academy

10 Skills Every New/Current Boat Owner Must Master!

Presented by Chesapeake Area Professional Captains Association

Tips From A Professional When Buying A Used Powerboat

Presented by Captain Scott Berg of CBW LLC Marine Surveyors, Consultants, and Captains

Disasters Averted: Bay Stories Of A Towboatus Captain

Presented by TowBoatUS & Tow Jamm Marine Towing & Salvage

Learn More About The Boat Docking Competitions On The Bay

Presented by Erik Emely of Chesapeake Cowboys Extreme Boat Docking

4:00-4:45pm Blue Catfish Cooking Demonstration

Presented by Matt Cohey of The Narrows Restaurant SUNDAY, APRIL

11:00-11:45am

What to Know Before You Go!

Presented by Captain Sarah Lawrence of Chesapeake Boating Academy

12:00-12:45pm The Changing Chesapeake Bay Fisheries for 2025 Presented by Lenny Rudow of FishTalk Magazine

1:00-1:45pm

Disasters Averted: Bay Stories Of A Towboatus Captain

Presented by TowBoatUS & Tow Jamm Marine Towing & Salvage

2:00-2:45pm TBA

3:00-3:45pm

Dock And Dine Around Naptown

Presented by John Stefancik, Executive Director of Marine Trades Association of Maryland

Adirondack Guide Boat Land 6A Kayaks, Canoes adirondack-guide-boat.com

All Decked Out Marine Tent B 9, 10 Boat Maintenance, Repair, Decking, Flooring, Electronics Installation, Repair, Engine Maintenance, Repair aquamarinedeck.com

All Star Marine, Inc. Dock C Viaggio 22, Stingray 253 allstarmarineonline.com

Alliance Marine Group Tent C 2 Boat Maintenance, Repair, Brokerage alliance-marine.com

AM Marine Custom Boats Land 11 Binoculars, Night Vision, Telescopes, Burgees, Flags, Pennants, Cushions, Upholstery, Electrical Equipment, Systems, Fenders, Covers, Buoys, Lights - Navigational, Cabin, Underwater, Music Systems, Finishes, Paints, Varnish, Radios, Navigation, Boat Accessories, Electronics, Decking, Custom Canvas, Decking, Flooring, Electronics Installation, Repair, Signs, Boat Names, Lettering ammarinecustomboats.com

American Sentry Solar/American Design and Build Tent C 5 Solar Power Equipment, Solar Products americansentrysolar.com

AMPM Marine Dock B Regal Boat Builders, Manufacturer, Dealers ampmmarine.com

Anchor Bay East Marina Dock A Ocean 48 Boat Builders, Manufacturer, Dealers anchorbayeastmarina.com

Annapolis Boat Sales Dock C Key West, Everglades, Steiger, Monterey, Freeman Boatworks Boat Maintenance, Repair annapolisboatsales.com

Annapolis Harbor Boat Yard Dock C Stabilizers annapolisharbor.com

Annapolis Sail & Power Squadron Tent FP 7 Associations, Clubs, Boating Safety Courses, Information, Non Profit Organization aspsmd.org

Annapolis Yacht Company Dock A MJM Dealers, Brokerage aycyachts.com

AquaTraction of Mid-Atlantic Tent B 29 Decking, Flooring aquatraction.com

Automotive Training Center Tent B 16 Schools autotraining.edu

Bay Life Apparel Land 2A Clothing, Footwear chesapeakebaylifeapparel.com

Beacon Light Marina Land 17 Jet Skis, Personal Watercraft, Boat Builders, Manufacturer, Dealers, Marinas, Marina Management beaconlightmarina.com

Black Dog Propellers Tent B 4 Propellers, Shafts, Related Gear blackdogprops.com

Black Horse Kettle Corn Land 23 Food, Beverage blackhorsekettlecorn.com

Black Water Marine Tent A 44 Boat Maintenance, Repair, Electronics Installation, Repair, Engine Maintenance, Repair, Towing, Corrosion Protection, Boat Detailing, Winterization

Bluewater Yacht Sales Dock D Valhalla, True North, Regulator Boat Builders, Manufacturer, Dealers bluewateryachtsales.com

Boat US in Water Training Dock C Boating Safety Courses, Information boatus.org

Boatique USA Tent A 22, 24 Matresses, Bedding, Cushions, Upholstery, Furniture, Furnishings, Interior Design, Boat Accessories boatiqueusa.com

BOE Marine & RV Tent B 1 Antennas, Autopilots, Batteries, Chargers, Bow Thrusters, Stern, Depth Sounders, Engine - Outboard, Generators, Hardware, Lights - Navigational, Cabin, Underwater, Music Systems, Outriggers, Radios, Winches, Windlasses, Life Saving Equipment, Navigational Electronics & Software, Bicycles, Navigation, AIS Systems, Boat Accessories, Electronics boemarine.com

Bosun’s Marine Tent C 3, Dock B Pursuit, World Cat, Cobalt, Cobia, Edgewater, Barletta

Boat Builders, Manufacturer, Dealers bosuns.com

Boudreau Insurance Tent A 19 Insurance, Documentation boudreauinsurance.com

Brown Dog Marine Tent B 38, B 39, Dock A Pair Customs 24DV, 28 Electronics Installation, Repair browndogmarine.com

Campbell’s Boatyards and Yacht Sales Tent A 14, 15 Engine - Diesel, Engine - Outboard, Finishes, Paints, Varnish, Boat Builders, Manufacturer, Dealers, Boat Maintenance, Repair, Brokerage, Electronics Installation, Repair, Engine Maintenance, Repair, Haulout & Storage, Marinas, Marina Management, Restoration, Woodworking, Boat Detailing, Renovations, Full Service Yard, Winterization campbellsboatyards.com

Cane Mixers Tent C 22 Food, Beverage canecollective.com

Carlisle’s Marine Land 13 Boat Builders, Manufacturer, Dealers carlislesmarine.com

Castle Marina Tent B 2

Marinas, Marina Management castlemarina.com

Cedar Point Marina Dock A Contender, Boat Builders, Manufacturer, Dealers, Boat Maintenance, Repair, Brokerage cedarpointkn.com

Chesapeake Area Professional Captains Associations Tent C 25 Associations, Clubs, Boating Safety Courses, Information, Non Profit Organization capca.net

Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center Land C26 Non Profit Organization bayrestoration.org

Chesapeake Bay Properties Tent A 43 Real Estate, Waterfront kaitlyncollins.chesapeakebayproperties.com

Chesapeake Harbour Marina/ AMCYC Tent B 33 Haulout & Storage, Marinas, Marina Management, Accommodations, Destinations, Vacations chesapeakeharbour.com

Chesapeake Whalertowne Land 6, Dock A Boston Whaler Boat Builders, Manufacturer, Dealers whalertowne.com

Chesapeake Yacht Center Dock D Prestige, Jeanneau, Pardo Boat Builders, Manufacturer, Dealers, Boat Maintenance, Repair chesapeakeyachtcenter.com

Chesdin Boat Sales Land 18 Avalon, Splendor Boat Builders, Manufacturer, Dealers chesdinboats.com

Clarks Landing Yacht Sales Dock B Wellcraft, Beneteau Boat Builders, Manufacturer, Dealers clarkslanding.com

Coastal Conservation Assoc.of MD Tent FP 1 Non Profit Organization ccamd.org

Creative Spaces Remodeling Tent A 20, 21 Furniture, Furnishings, Interior Design, Renovations creativespacesremodeling.com

Cronin Dermatology Tent A 27 Health and Wellness cronindermatology.com

Custom Water Platforms Dock C

Dock Systems, Devices, Accessories customwaterplatforms.com

Cutco Cutlery Land 9 Knives cutco.com

Cynful Bliss Tent A 48 Food, Beverage cynfulbliss.com

David Walters Yachts Dock B Front Runner 39 CC Boat Builders, Manufacturer, Dealers, Brokerage davidwaltersyachts.com

Dean Yacht Company Dock A Riveria, Beneteau, Sea Ray Boat Builders, Manufacturer, Dealers deanyachtcompany.com

DEKit by Chesapeake Deking Tent B 12 Boat Accessories, Boat Detailing prestigeyachtmanagement.com

Dewey Beach Yacht Club Tent A 1 Associations, Clubs deweybeachyachtclub.com

DiMillo’s Yacht Sales Dock E MJM, Back Cove, Sabre Boat Builders, Manufacturer, Dealers, Boat Maintenance, Repair, Brokerage dimillosyachtsales.com

Dissen & Juhn Company Tent A 3

Decking, Flooring, Marine Construction, Renovations

dissen-juhn.com

Diversified Marine Services Tent A 4

Boat Maintenance, Repair, Custom Canvas diversifiedmarineservices.com

DNR Fishing and Boating Services Tent FP 3 Governmental Agencies dnr.maryland.gov/Pages/default.aspx

Dockmate Tent B 22

Dock Systems, Devices, Accessories Dockmate.us

East Coast Houseboats Tent A 42

Boat Builders, Manufacturer, Dealers eastcoasthouseboats.com

East Coast Yacht Sales Dock A Axopar Boat Builders, Manufacturer, Dealers ecys.com

Electrified Marina Dock E X Shore, Ingenity 23e, Flux Scout 215, Vision Marine Phantom Boat Builders, Manufacturer, Dealers electrifiedmarina.com

Elligail Charters Dock E Chesapeake 52 Charters elligailcharters.com

Evolution Marine Electronics LLC Tent B 35 Navigational Electronics & Software, Electronics, Electronics Installation, Repair

Experience Smith Island Tent A 12 Food, Beverage, Charters, Accommodations, Destinations, Vacations Experiencesmithisland.com

EZ Dock Mid-Chesapeake Land 19 Dock Systems, Devices, Accessories, Floating Docks, Marine Construction ezdockmidchesapeake.com

Fathom Insurance Company Tent A 31 Insurance, Documentation fathomins.com

Fawcett Marine Supplies Tent A 39 Clothing, Footwear, Engine - Outboard, Foul Weather Gear, Inflatables, Repairs, Life Saving Equipment, Coolers-soft, hard sided, EngineElectric, Boat Builders, Manufacturer, Dealers, Boat Maintenance, Repair, Chandlery, Engine Maintenance, Repair, Haulout & Storage, Provisioning Service, Winterization fawcettboat.com

Freedom Boat Club Tent B 18, Dock C Nauticstar Fractional Boating freedomboatclub.com

Further Customs Tent A 40 Chairs - Deck, Helm, Fishing, Dock Systems, Devices, Accessories, Engine - Outboard, Inflatables, Repairs, Paddleboards, Floating Mats, Boat Models, Half Hulls, Floating Docks, Boat Accessories, Dinghies furthercustoms.com

Galahad Marine Land G Boat Maintenance, Repair, Engine Maintenance, Repair galahadmarine.com

Galahad Marine Sales Dock A, Land G Crownline, Sailfish, Starcraft Coastal Vokey Boat Builders, Manufacturer, Dealers, Engine Maintenance, Repair galahadmarine.com

Game Fish Trail Tent A 32 Clothing, Footwear, Fishing, Lures, Tackle GameFishTrail.com

Get Blasted Tent A 36 Boat Maintenance, Repair, Restoration, Boat Detailing getblasted.com

Golden Boat Lifts Tent A 16, 17, 18 Davits, Hoists, Dock Systems, Devices, Accessories, Boat Lifts goldenboatlifts.com

Haven Harbour Marina Resorts Tent A 35 Boat Maintenance, Repair, Accommodations, Destinations, Vacations havenharbour.com

Hawgfin Tent B 31, 32

Clothing, Footwear, Show Apparel hawgfin.com

Honda Powersports of Crofton Land 4

Boat Builders, Manufacturer, Dealers, Boat Maintenance, Repair hondaofcrofton.com

Hook Optics/An Optical Galleria Land 1 Sunglasses hookoptics.com

Hook’em Right Coffee LLC Land 10 Food, Beverage hookemrightcoffee.com

Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Tent A 11 Accommodations, Destinations, Vacations chesapeakebay.regency.hyatt.com

Inspired by Hannah Land 25 Boating Safety Courses, Information, Non Profit Organization inspiredbyhannah.org

Intrinsic Yacht & Ship Dock C Invincible, Sea Fox

Boat Builders, Manufacturer, Dealers, Boat Maintenance, Repair IntrinsicYacht.com

JB Langley Land 3

Clothing, Footwear, Foul Weather Gear jblangley.com

Jetty Land 2

Clothing, Footwear jettylife.com

Jim’s Marine Land 16 Chaparral, Tidewater

Boat Builders, Manufacturer, Dealers jims-marine.com

JNT Enterprises Tent C 18 Marine Construction JNTdigs.com

Kent Island Scuba Tent B 28

Scuba Equipment, Scuba Instruction/Certification kentislandscuba.com

Knot 10 Yacht Sales Tent C 10, 11 Brokerage knot10.com

Lazy Mermaid Bar Pool Deck Food & Beverages

LifeMed Institute Land P 1 Health and Wellness lifemedinstitute.com

Lorelei Nautical Treasures Tent A 37

Clothing, Footwear, Jewelry, Watches, Pet Accessories, Bags, Dry Bags, Accessories loreleinauticaltreasures.com

LTB-Wolfeboro Boats

and Smith’s Marina Land 15, Dock C Wolfeboro LTB 25

Boat Builders, Manufacturer, Dealers smithsmarina.com

Lucky & Blessed Fishing Tent FP 8 Non Profit Organization LABFishing.org

M & E Sales Tent A 46, 47 Furniture, Furnishings, Interior Design palmerhenley.com

MAD Soaps Tent OA 3, 4, Tent B 37 Cleaners, Polishes, Oxidation Remover, Automobile madsoaps.com

Made+ Land 7

Clothing, Footwear madeplus.com

Marine Trades Assoc. of Maryland Tent C 20 Non Profit Organization mtam.org

Marinemax Northeast Dock E Scout, Sea Ray, Bertram, Aviara, Aquila 32 Boat Builders, Manufacturer, Dealers marinemax.com

Marks Marine Insurance Tent C 1 Insurance, Documentation insuretheboat.com

Maryland Dept. of Agriculture Tent FP 2 Governmental Agencies

Mid-Shore Electronics Tent B 25, 26 Alarm Systems, Antennas, Autopilots, Batteries, Chargers, Nautical Charts, Compasses, Sextants, Depth Sounders, Dock Systems, Devices, Accessories, Electrical Equipment, Systems, Inverters, Lights - Navigational, Cabin, Music Systems, Solar Power Equipment, Life Saving Equipment, Wind Generators, Navigational Electronics & Software, Mobile Device Marine Application, AIS Systems, Electronics Installation, Repair mid-shore-electronics.com

Mr. Cool Marine Products Tent C 13, 14 Engine - Diesel, Engine - Inboard, Engine Accessories, Controls, Boat Accessories mrcool.us

Ms. Pickles Land 25A Food, Beverage

Muller Marine Land 12B

Boat Maintenance, Repair, Haulout & Storage, Restoration, Woodworking, Boat Detailing mullermarineboats.com

Mutlu Inc. Land 20 Matresses, Bedding coolbamboopillow.com

Nancy’s Fried Dough & ConcessionsTent B 19 Food, Beverage

National Marine Underwriters Tent B 3 Insurance, Documentation nmu.com

Natural Resources Police, Safety Education Tent FP 5 Governmental Agencies dnr.maryland.gov

North Bay Marina

Godfrey, Sweetwater

Dock C

Boat Builders, Manufacturer, Dealers, Brokerage northbaymarina.com

North Point Yacht Sales LLC

Tiara, Solace, Caymas

Boat Builders, Manufacturer, Dealers northpointyachtsales.com

Ocean Club Yacht Sales

Sea Ray

Boat Builders, Manufacturer, Dealers oceanclubyachts.com

Dock D

Dock A

OceanPoint Marine Lending Tent B 40 Finance, Banking oceanpointmarinelending.com

OC Kayak Land 24A

Kayaks, Canoes ockayakco.com

Picante Food Court Food, Beverage picanteannapolis.com

Pocket Yacht

Dock A

Ranger Tug, Cutwater, Solara, NorthCoast

Boat Builders, Manufacturer, Dealers pocket-yacht.com

KENT NARROWS WATERFRONT

Pop Paddleboards Tent C 6, 7

Inflatables, Repairs, Oars, Paddles, Paddleboards, Floating Mats poppaddleboards.com

Port Annapolis Marina, Inc. Dock B, C Nauticstar Tent B 27

Boat Builders, Manufacturer, Dealers portannapolis.com

Portless Boats Americas Land 14A, Dock C

PortlessBoats Deluxe II Boat Builders, Manufacturer, Dealers portlessboatsamericas.com

PowerKlean US, LLC Tent C 12 Cleaners, Polishes

PowerTime, LLC. Dock C Aquador Fractional Boating sailtime.com

PropTalk and FishTalk Magazine Tent OA 1 Publications proptalk.com

PYY Marine Tent C 4, Dock C Yellowfin, Jupiter, Cape Horn, Sunsation Boat Builders, Manufacturer, Dealers pyymarine.com

Queen Anne’s County Tourism Tent C 21 Accommodations, Destinations, Vacations visitqueenannes.com

Rhode River Boat Sales Dock B Blackfin, Formula

Boat Builders, Manufacturer, Dealers rhoderiverboatsales.com

Richard J. Fisco Land 22 Sunglasses, Boat Accessories

Riverside Marine, Inc. Dock A, Land 12 Sportsman, Trophy, Bayliner Boat Builders, Manufacturer, Dealers RiversideMarine.com

R-N-R Marine Services Land 22A Yacht Delivery

Rudy Marine Land 5 Jeanneau Leader Boat Builders, Manufacturer, Dealers rudymarine.com

S&J Yachts Dock A, Tent B 23, 24 Bavaria, Boat Builders, Manufacturer, Dealers sjyachts.com

Safe Harbor Narrows Point Marina Tent OA 2 Boat Maintenance, Repair, Brokerage, Custom Canvas, Haulout & Storage, Accommodations, Destinations, Vacations, Boat Detailing, Full Service Yard, Winterization shmarinas.com

Sail Away Catamarans Dock B

Nuovo Jolly Prince 38CC Boat Builders, Manufacturer, Dealers, Charters sailawaycatamarans.com

Sassafras Harbor Marina & Yacht Sales Tent A 2 Boat Builders, Manufacturer, Dealers, Boat Maintenance, Repair SassafrasHarborMarina.Com

Schmidty’s Kettle Corn Land 3A Food, Beverage

Sea Level Seating Tent A 33

Boat Accessories, Bags, Dry Bags, Accessories sealevelseating.com

Sea Tow Land 21 Towing seatow.com

Seahorse Docking Tent B 5, 6, 7, 8 Dock Systems, Devices, Accessories, Mooring Systems, Devices seahorsedocking.com

Seattle Yachts Dock D Nimbus Boat Builders, Manufacturer, Dealers seattleyachts.com

SEAYa! Marine Tent A 41, 49 Diving Gear, Propellers, Shafts, Related Gear, Antifouling Systems seayamarine.com

Ships Dek Tent B 21 Decking shipsdek.com

Shore Boy Fishing Tent FP 1 Clothing, Footwear www.shoreoutdoors.com

Shore Industries Tent A 29, 30 Sailcloth shoreind.com

Six Knots Tent B 13, 14 Clothing, Footwear sixknots.com

SML Footwear Tent A 7, 8, 9 Clothing, Footwear sml.com

Smoky Mozz Pizza Food Court Food, Beverage chesapeakechefs.com

SNAP Dock Tent C 8, 9

Dock Systems, Devices, Accessories snapdock.com

Solar Energy World Tent A 10 Batteries, Chargers, Solar Products solarenergyworld.com

Somers Cove Marina Tent B 15 Marinas, Marina Management somerscovemarina.com

Southwind Apparel/Spunkwear Tent A 28 Clothing, Footwear southwindapparel.com

Star Blink USA Tent A 25 Cleaners, Polishes starblinkusa.com

Sterling Acceptance Corp. Tent B 17 Finance, Banking, Insurance, Documentation sterlingacceptance.com

Sterling Associates Tent C 15 Finance, Banking boatbanker.com

Stevens Battery Warehouse Tent A 38 Batteries, Chargers stevensbattery.com

Summer Classics Tent A 13 Cushions, Upholstery, Furniture, Furnishings, Interior Design summerclassicshome.com

Sunglass Hut Tent C 19 Sunglasses sunglasshut.com

Sweet Satisfaction Food Court Food, Beverage

Taylor Marine Center Land 14 Barletta, Grady-White Boat Builders, Manufacturer, Dealers, Brokerage taylormarinecenter.com

The Shore Spice & Pickle Co. Land OA5 Food, Beverage shoregoodfoods.com

Tide Hill Land 24

Bags, Dry Bags, Accessories tidehill.com

Top Knotch Marine Tent B 11 Boat Maintenance, Repair, Electronics Installation, Repair, Engine Maintenance, Repair, Haulout & Storage, Full Service Yard tkmsvc.com

Total Comfort Swings Land 8 Furniture, Furnishings, Interior Design totalcomfortswings.net

TowBoatUS Kent Narrows & Knapps Narrows Land 16A Towing boatus.com/towboatus/knapps-narrows

Tri-State Marine Dock B

Grady-White, Parker Boat Builders, Manufacturer, Dealers tristatemarine.com

Trident Marine Group Tent B 34 Marinas, Marina Management coastal-properties.com

Tru Step Health and Wellness Tent A 26 Health and Wellness trustep.com

Two Rivers Yacht Basin Land 23A LOWE Boat Builders, Manufacturer, Dealers tworiversyachtbasin.com

Ultrasonic Antifouling/Echo Tech Tent B 20 Antifouling Systems echotechpro.com

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Tent FP 6 Governmental Agencies cgaux.org

Uncommon USA Tent A 5 Flags uncommonflagpoles.com

Upper Bay Boating Magazine Tent C 24 Publications upperbayboating.com

Vacation Village Resort Main Gate Accommodations, Destinations, Vacations vacationvillageresorts.com

Ville of Kings DBA Chocolate Moonshine Tent C 16, 17 Food, Beverage chocolatemoonshine.com

Waterfront Marine Dock A Robalo, Chaparral, Bennington, HCB Boat Builders, Manufacturer, Dealers waterfrontmarine.com

Waves of Tory Tent A 34 Jewelry, Watches

Wells Cove Marina Tent A 6 Marinas, Marina Management wellscovekentnarrows.com

WeMax Marine Projectors Tent B 36 Electronics wemax.com

Williams & Heintz Map Corp. Tent C 23 Art, Photography, Nautical Charts, Publications whchartbook.com

Yacht Brokers of Annapolis Dock A Regulator, Sea Hunt, Grady - White, Vanquish, SeaRay, Chaparral Brokerage yachtbrokersofannapolis.com

Yacht Sales Int’l. Dock A Greenline, Ryck 280, SeaTek Boat Builders, Manufacturer, Dealers yachtsalesinternational.com

Over 50’

Sea Ray 560 Sedan Bridge

Ocean Club Yacht Sales Dock A

Prestige 520

Chesapeake Yacht Center Dock D

Rivieria 5400

Dean Yacht Company Dock A

Chesapeake 52

Elligail Charters Dock A

Prestige 4.9

Chesapeake Yacht Center Dock D

Greenline 45 Fly Hybrid

Yacht Sales Int’l. Dock A

45’-49’

Ocean 48

Anchor Bay East Marina Dock A

Sea Ray 480 MY

Ocean Club Yacht Sales Dock A

Sabre 43

DiMillo’s Yacht Sales Dock E

Hylas M47

David Walters Yachts Dock B

Sea Ray 470 Sundancer

Ocean Club Yacht Sales Dock A

MJM 4

DiMillo’s Yacht Sales Dock E

North Coast 415HT

Pocket Yacht Dock A,

Tiara 43LS

North Point Yacht Sales LLC Dock D

Jeanneau DB43

Chesapeake Yacht Center Dock D

40’-44’

Valhalla 41

Bluewater Yacht Sales Dock D

Wellcraft 44 Explorer

Clarks Landing Yacht Sales Dock B

Boston Whaler 420 Outrage

Chesapeake Whalertowne Land 6, Dock A

Pardo 43

Chesapeake Yacht Center Dock D

MJM 40Z

Annapolis Yacht Company Dock A

Back Cove 372

DiMillo’s Yacht Sales Dock E

Beneteau Swift Trawler 41

Dean Yacht Company

Bavaria SR41

S&J Yachts

HCB 39

Waterfront Marine

Nimbus W11

Seattle Yachts

Bertram 39CC

Marinemax Northeast

Boston Whaler 380 Outrage

35’-39’

Tiara 34LS

North Point Yacht Sales LLC

Beneteau Antares 12

Clarks Landing Yacht Sales

Front Runner 39 CC

David Walters Yachts

Regal 38SAV

AMPM Marine

Regal 38FXO

AMPM Marine

True North 34

Bluewater Yacht Sales

MJM 3

DiMillo’s Yacht Sales

MJM 35

DiMillo’s Yacht Sales

Boston Whaler 360 Outrage

Dock D

Dock B

Dock B

Dock B

Dock B

Dock D

Dock E

Dock E

Chesapeake Whalertowne Land 6, Dock A

Grady-White 386 Canyon

Tri-State Marine

Nuovo Jolly Prince 38CC

Sail Away Catamarans

Scout 377LXF

Marinemax Northeast

Cutwater C-32

Pocket Yacht

Boston Whaler 350 Realm

Dock B

Dock B

Dock E

Dock A

Chesapeake Whalertowne Land 6, Dock A

Pursuit S358

Bosun’s Marine

Axopar 37 Cross Cabin

East Coast Yacht Sales

Beneteau Swift Trawler

S&J Yachts

Regal 36XO

AMPM Marine

Beneteau Antares 11

Clarks Landing Yacht Sales

Grady-White 345

Tri-State Marine

Jeanneau Leader 10.5 WA

Rudy Marine

SeaTek 36 Express

Yacht Sales Int’l.

DockA

Dock A

Dock A

Dock D

Dock E

Chesapeake Whalertowne Land 6, Dock A

Greenline 40 Hybrid

Yacht Sales Int’l. Dock A

SeaRay 400 Fly

Yacht Brokers of Annapolis

Dock A

Everglades 335CC

Annapolis Boat Sales

Beneteau ST35

Clarks Landing Yacht Sales

Boston Whaler 330 Vantage

Chesapeake Whalertowne

Grady-White 330 Express

Tri-State Marine

Grady-White 336

Tri-State Marine

Jupiter 340

PYY Marine Tent C 4,

Sportsman 352 Open

Riverside Marine, Inc.

30’-34’

Pursuit D326

Bosun’s Marine Tent C 3,

Freeman 34VH

Annapolis Boat Sales

Nimbus 305C

Seattle Yachts

Yellowfin 34 PYY Marine Tent C 4,

Everglades 315CC Annapolis Boat Sales

Boston Whaler 320 Vantage

Chesapeake Whalertowne Land 6,

Grady-White 325

Tri-State Marine

Invincible 33 Open Fisherman Intrinsic Yacht & Ship

Parker 2520 Picnic

Tri-State Marine

Regulator 30XO Bluewater Yacht Sales

Sea Fox 328 Commander Intrinsic Yacht & Ship

Blackfin 302CC

Rhode River Boat Sales

Solace 32CS North Point Yacht Sales LLC

Monterey 30 Elite

Annapolis Boat Sales

Regulator 28

Bluewater Yacht Sales

Dock B

Dock A

Dock A

Dock B

Dock B

Dock B

Land 5

Dock A

Dock C

Dock B

Dock A

Dock B

Dock B

C

B

C

D

C

C

A

B,

C

B

C

B

D

C

D

Aquila 32

Marinemax Northeast Dock E

Chaparral 337 SSX

Yacht Brokers of Annapolis Dock A

Jeanneau NC 895 Sport Rudy Marine Land 5

Regulator 28

Yacht Brokers of Annapolis

SeaRay 320 Sundancer

Yacht Brokers of Annapolis

Solace 32 CS

North Point Yacht Sales LLC

Sportsman 322 Open

A

A

D

Riverside Marine, Inc. Land 12, Dock A

Ranger Tug R-27

Pocket Yacht Dock A

Aquador 300PowerTime, LLC. Dock C,

Cutwater C-248

Pocket Yacht Dock A

Jeanneau NC 895

Rudy Marine Land 5

Key West 291FS

Annapolis Boat Sales Dock C

Nimbus C9

Seattle Yachts Dock D

North Coast 255HT

Pocket Yacht

Solara S-250 CW

Pocket Yacht

Dock A

Dock A

30’-34’ (continued)

Parker 2600CC

Tri-State Marine Dock B

Sailfish 312CC

Galahad Marine Sales Dock A, Land G

Sailfish 316DC

Galahad Marine Sales Dock A, Land G

Freeman 29

Annapolis Boat Sales Dock C

Monterey 275 Elite

Annapolis Boat Sales Dock C

Monterey 27 Elite

Annapolis Boat Sales Dock C

Aviara 28OB

Marinemax Northeast Dock E

Solara S-310 SC

Pocket Yacht Dock A

Sportsman 302

Riverside Marine, Inc. Dock A

Crownline 30

Galahad Marine Sales Dock A, Land G

Crownline 30

Galahad Marine Sales Dock A, Land G

Everglades 285 CC

Annapolis Boat Sales Dock C

Grady-White 285

Tri-State Marine Dock B,

Jeanneau Leader 9.0 CC

Rudy Marine Land 5

Jeanneau Leader 9.0 WA

Rudy Marine Land 5

Pursuit S288

Bosun’s Marine Tent C 3, Dock B

Valhalla 29

Bluewater Yacht Sales Dock D

25’-29’

Caymas 291

North Point Yacht Sales LLC Dock D

Blackfin 272CC

Rhode River Boat Sales Dock B

Blackfin 272DC

Rhode River Boat Sales Dock B

Trophy 29EX

Riverside Marine, Inc. Land 12, Dock A

Trophy 29EX

Riverside Marine, Inc. Dock A

Beneteau Antares 9

Clarks Landing Yacht Sales Dock B

Beneteau Flyer 9 Sundeck

Clarks Landing Yacht Sales Dock B

Nauticstar 292 Tent B 27

Port Annapolis Marina, Inc. Dock C, Dock B

Sea Fox 282 Hybrid LT

Intrinsic Yacht & Ship Dock C

Parker 2420SC

Tri-State Marine Dock B

Sportsman 282 Open

Riverside Marine, Inc. Land 12, Dock A

Axopar 29 Sun Top

East Coast Yacht Sales Dock A

25’-29’ (continued)

Contender 28T

Cedar Point Marina

Grady - White 285 Freedom

Yacht Brokers of Annapolis

Pair Customs 28

Brown Dog Marine

Ranger Tug R-27

Pocket Yacht

Ryck 280

Yacht Sales Int’l.

Scout 277Dorado

Marinemax Northeast

Dock A

Dock A

Dock A

Dock A

Dock A

Dock E

25’-29’ (continued)

Solace 28HCS

North Point Yacht Sales LLC

Sportsman 282

Dock D

Riverside Marine, Inc. Land 12, Dock A

Parker 2400CC

Tri-State Marine

World Cat 280CC

Dock B

Bosun’s Marine Tent C 3, Dock B

Blackfin 252DC

Rhode River Boat Sales

Blackfin 252CC

Rhode River Boat Sales

Dock B

Dock B

25’-29’ (continued)

Pursuit DC266

Bosun’s Marine Tent C 3, Dock B

Sea Ray 270SD

Marinemax Northeast Dock E

Tidewater 272 LXF

Jim’s Marine Land 16

Cobalt R8

Bosun’s Marine Tent C 3, Dock B

Cape Horn 27

PYY Marine Tent C 4, Dock C

Chaparral 270OSX

Waterfront Marine Dock A

Crownline 27

Galahad Marine Sales Dock A, Land G

Crownline 27

Galahad Marine Sales Dock A, Land G

Jeanneau NC 795

Rudy Marine Land 5

Monterey M65

Annapolis Boat Sales Dock C

Nimbus T8

Seattle Yachts Dock D

Pair Customs 24DV

Brown Dog Marine Dock A

Regal LX6

AMPM Marine Dock B

Regal LS6

AMPM Marine Dock B

Regal 26XO

AMPM Marine Dock B

Sailfish 272CC

Galahad Marine Sales Dock A, Land G

Sailfish 276DC

Galahad Marine Sales Dock A, Land G

Sea Hunt 27 Gamefish

Yacht Brokers of Annapolis Dock A

Steiger 255 Annapolis

Annapolis Boat Sales Dock C

Steiger 255 Miami

Annapolis Boat Sales Dock C

Starcraft SLS-5

Galahad Marine Sales Dock A Land G

Sportsman 261

Riverside Marine, Inc. Land 12, Dock A

Sportsman 262 Open

Riverside Marine, Inc. Land 12, Dock A

Sportsman 261 Heritage

Riverside Marine, Inc. Land 12, Dock A

Edgewater 262CX

Bosun’s Marine Tent C 3, Dock B

Cobia 265CC

Bosun’s Marine Tent C 3, Dock B

Everglades 253

Annapolis Boat Sales Dock C

Aquador 250

PowerTime, LLC. Dock C

Contender 26 Bay

Cedar Point Marina Dock A

25’-29’ (continued)

Crownline 264

Yacht Brokers of Annapolis

Godfrey Monoco 255

North Bay Marina

Grady-White 257

Tri-State Marine

Dock A

Dock C

Dock B

Nauticstar 252 Tent B 27

Port Annapolis Marina, Inc. Dock C, Dock B

NorthCoast 235 HT

Pocket Yacht

Parker 2120

Tri-State Marine

Sea Fox 268 Traveler

Intrinsic Yacht & Ship

Sea Fox Commander

Intrinsic Yacht & Ship

Stingray 253

All Star Marine, Inc.

Tidewater 256 CC Adventure

Jim’s Marine

Trophy 25EX

20’-24’

Starcraft CX23FD

Galahad Marine Sales Dock A, Land G

Starcraft CX23DL Bar

Galahad Marine Sales Dock A, Land G

Blackfin 222CC

Rhode River Boat Sales

Sportsman 247OE Masters

Dock A

Dock B

Dock C

Dock C

Dock C

Land 16

Riverside Marine, Inc. Land 12, Dock A

Trophy 25EX

Riverside Marine, Inc. Land 12, Dock A

Trophy 25 Pilot House

Riverside Marine, Inc.

Robalo R250

Waterfront Marine

Sportsman 252 Open

Riverside Marine, Inc.

Parker 23SE

Tri-State Marine

Barletta Corsa

Taylor Marine Center

Barletta Lusso

Taylor Marine Center

Bennington 25 Stern Radius

Waterfront Marine

Godfrey Sweetwater Tritoon

North Bay Marina

Grady-White 235

Tri-State Marine

Ingenity 23e

Electrified Marina

Premier 250

Dock A

Dock A

Land 12, Dock A

Dock B

Land 14

Land 14

Dock A

Dock C

Dock B

Dock E

PYY Marine Tent C 4, Dock C

Splendor Excalibur Elite Windshield

Chesdin Boat Sales Land 18

Sportsman 252

Riverside Marine, Inc. Land 12, Dock A

Steiger 23Miami

Annapolis Boat Sales

Vanquish 24 CC

Dock B

Riverside Marine, Inc. Land 12, Dock A

Cobalt R4

Bosun’s Marine Tent C 3, Dock B

Bennington 24 Swingback

Waterfront Marine Dock A

Chaparral 23SSI

Waterfront Marine Dock A

Key West 239FS

Annapolis Boat Sales Dock C

Key West 239FS

Annapolis Boat Sales Dock C

Nauticstar 243DC

Port Annapolis Marina, Inc. Dock C, Dock B

Nauticstar 240S

Port Annapolis Marina, Inc. Dock C, Dock B

Nauticstar

Freedom Boat Club Dock C

Regal LX4

AMPM Marine Dock B

Robalo R232

Waterfront Marine

Sailfish 245DC

Dock A

Galahad Marine Sales Dock A, Land G

Sea Fox 248 Commander

Intrinsic Yacht & Ship

Sea Ray 24

Dean Yacht Company

SeaRay Sundeck Bow Rider

Dean Yacht Company

Trophy T24CC

Dock C

Dock A

Dock A

Riverside Marine, Inc. Land 12, Dock A

Tidewater 232 CC Adventure

Jim’s Marine Land 16

Tidewater 232 SS

Jim’s Marine Land 16

Sailfish 232CC

Galahad Marine Sales Dock A, Land G

Sportsman 232

Riverside Marine, Inc. Land 12, Dock A

Sportsman 231 Heritage

Riverside Marine, Inc. Land 12, Dock A

Sportsman 232 Open

Riverside Marine, Inc. Dock A

Starcraft SVX230

Galahad Marine Sales Dock A Land G

Key West 219FS

Annapolis Boat Sales

PortlessBoats Deluxe II

Dock C

Yacht Brokers of Annapolis Dock A

Wolfeboro LTB 25

LTB-Wolfeboro Boats & Smith’s Marina Land 15

Dock C

Portless Boats Americas Land 14A, Dock C

Regal LX2

AMPM Marine

Sailfish 226DC

Dock B

Galahad Marine Sales Dock A, Land G

20’-24’ (continued)

Sea Fox 231 Bay Fox

Intrinsic Yacht & Ship

Sea Fox 228 Commander

Dock C

Intrinsic Yacht & Ship Dock C

Sportsman 231

Riverside Marine, Inc. Land 12, Dock A

World Cat 235TE

Bosun’s Marine Tent C 3, Dock B

World Cat 230DC

Bosun’s Marine Tent C 3, Dock B

Tidewater 220LXF

Jim’s Marine Land 16

Starcraft LX22

Galahad Marine Sales Dock A, Land G

Bayliner VR6 OB

Riverside Marine, Inc. Land 12, Dock A

Bayliner D22

Riverside Marine, Inc. Land 12, Dock A

Grady-White 215

Tri-State Marine Dock B,

Sun Tracker Party Barge 22

Carlisle’s Marine Land 13

Nauticstar 223DC Tent B 27

Port Annapolis Marina, Inc. Dock C, Dock B

Nauticstar 220S Tent B 27

Port Annapolis Marina, Inc. Dock C, Dock B

Scout 215XSF

Marinemax Northeast

Dock E

20’-24’ (continued)

Sea Ray 310XSF

Marinemax Northeast

Trophy T22 CC

Dock E

Riverside Marine, Inc. Land 12, Dock A

Viaggio 22

All Star Marine, Inc.

Chaparral 21 SSI

Jim’s Marine

Flux Scout 215

Electrified Marina

Sea Ray 21SPX

Marinemax Northeast

Tidewater 21SSI

Jim’s Marine

Starcraft SVX211CC

20’-24’ (continued)

Tidewater 210 CC Adventure

Jim’s Marine

Bayliner VR5 OB

Dock C

Land 16

Dock E

Dock E

Land 16

Galahad Marine Sales Dock A, Land G

Barletta Aria

Taylor Marine Center

Barletta Cabrio

Taylor Marine Center

Sportsman 212

Land 14

Land 14

Riverside Marine, Inc. Land 12, Dock A

X Shore X Shore

Electrified Marina

Chaparral 19SSI

Jim’s Marine

Tidewater 198CC Adventure

Jim’s Marine

Land 16

Riverside Marine, Inc. Land 12, Dock A

Bayliner D20

Riverside Marine, Inc. Land 12, Dock A

KenCraft 2060 Bayrider

Carlisle’s Marine Land 13

Trophy T20 CC

Riverside Marine, Inc. Land 12, Dock A

15’-19’

Coastal Vokey 198

Galahad Marine Sales Dock A, Land G

Grady-White 180

Tri-State Marine

Starcraft SVX190

Galahad Marine Sales

Bayliner VR4 OB

Dock E

Land 16

Land 16

Dock B

Dock A, Land G

Riverside Marine, Inc. Land 12, Dock A

Bayliner Element E18

Riverside Marine, Inc. Land 12, Dock A

Tracker Pro Team 175

Carlisle’s Marine Land 13

Mako Pro Skiff 17

Carlisle’s Marine Land 13

Vision Marine Phantom

Electrified Marina

Dock E

# There are multiple restaurants, accomodations, slip rentals, and more within walking distance of the boat show. Courtesy of

Outside the Boat Show Gates

If you’re in town for the Bay Bridge Boat Show at Safe Harbor Narrows Point (April 11-13), don’t leave town before exploring all that Kent Narrows has to offer.

The Cross Island Trail is a fabulous way to get around Kent Island. The nearly seven-mile trail wanders through farmlands, meadows, and woods; crosses several quaint creeks with wooden bridges; and offers spectacular views. The main boat show parking is located at the Old Outlets off exit 41, and attendees can choose to either board the shuttle or take the Cross Island Trail one mile to the show.

If you walk out of the show and head towards the Kent Narrows Bridge, you’ll

see a wooden footbridge that connects the parking lots under the bridge to the Big Owl Tiki Bar lot and Fisherman’s Village on the other side of the bridge.

But before crossing over, check out Harris Crab House and Seafood Restaurant, Dessert First Coffee and Dessert Bar, and Harris Seafood Co. (the last commercial oyster house in Maryland). Here you’ll find sea-to-table dining; the famous Friday AYCE oyster buffet (every Friday from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. with the last buffet of the season on April 18); brunch on Saturdays and Sundays; and

fresh baked goods, desserts, breakfast sandwiches, quiches, and specialty coffee drinks at Dessert First.

Right next door is the world famous Red Eye’s Dock Bar 2.0 (at print time we were still waiting on an opening day announcement).

The Big Owl Tiki Bar is set to open for the season (tentatively) on April 11— just in time for the boat show! You can’t get much closer to the water than this famous dock bar, known for its tasty food and cocktails, live music, and some of the most unobstructed sunset views on Kent Island. Part of Fisherman’s Village, you’ll also find Fisherman’s Inn and Fisherman’s Crab Deck (set to open for the season on April 10). The Crab Deck is known for, you guessed it, steamed crabs by the water’s edge. Visit by car or boat (docking is free) and enjoy waterfront views inside or out. If you need overnight dockage, the Hyatt Place Kent Narrows and Marina (next door) offers slip rentals on Dockwa. There will be live music (Bird Daddy Project) April 12 at the Crab Deck from 3 to 7 p.m.

Fisherman’s Inn, an Eastern Shore landmark since 1930, features spacious dining rooms with panoramic water views and a large selection of local dishes. While there, be sure to look up and

# Whether you’re looking for indoor or outdoor dining, you can’t go wrong with any of the local restaurants in terms of spectacular views. Courtesy of The Narrows Restaurant

Fisherman’s Village

check out the suspended train that travels around the restaurant while you dine. And don’t leave before viewing the antique oyster plate collection, the largest collection on the Eastern Shore with over 33 plates displayed throughout the restaurant. Betty Schulz, late owner of Fisherman’s Inn, started the collection in the 1970s.

Speaking of views, The Narrows Restaurant has been serving the Eastern Shore for over 40 years, offering stunning views and elegantly prepared dishes. They even ship their famous crab cakes nationwide! Complimentary boat slips are available for guests looking to dock and dine.

Within walking distance you’ll find two more great restaurants. Bridges Restaurant was named in the 100 Most Scenic Restaurants in America. Indoor and seasonal outdoor dining are available; the open-air design allows for unobscured views and for Bay breezes to flow throughout the space. Slips are complimentary while dining, and overnight slips are available for $25 per night (requires a dinner reservation). There will be live music on April 11 (Jeff Washington) and April 12 (Charles Kavoossi) from 6 to 9 p.m.

Next up is The Jetty Restaurant and Dock Bar—you seriously can’t go wrong with any of these spots as they all offer spectacular waterfront views and delicious seafood, among many other things. There will be live music on April 11 from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. (The Reagan Years), on April 12 from 3 to 7 p.m. (Southland) and 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. (Doc Marten and the Flannels), and on April 13 from 3 to 7 p.m. (Fizz).

Other points of interest within walking distance of the boat show include the Maryland Watermen’s Monument and Wells Cove Public Landing. The

two-acre Wells Cove facility allows patrons to enjoy a waterside promenade and take in the sights and sounds of the charter and head boats that dock there. Also on-site is the Veterans Point Memorial, dedicated to the men and women who served in the Armed Forces in the United States.

There are many more things to see and do along the Kent Narrows waterfront, including the Chesapeake Heritage and Visitor’s Center, Ferry Point Nature Park, and so much more. Find more ideas in PropTalk’s April See the Bay at proptalk. com and by visiting kentnarrowsmd.com and visitqueenannes.com.

# Many of the local restaurants plan to have live music during boat show weekend. Courtesy of The Big Owl Tiki Bar/Facebook

How To Sell a Boat: Tips for First-Timers

By Zuzana Prochazka

Selling your boat is a big decision. If you’ve already got your next boat picked out, in many cases you’ll have to part with the old one. Unfortunately, selling a boat can sometimes be a long process—but there are some tricks to follow to sell your boat fast.

Here are the basic steps to follow when selling your boat:

1 Determine if you will sell the boat yourself or work with a broker or dealer.

2 Make sure the boat looks and runs as well as possible.

3 Research the listing price of similar boats, considering make, model, size, and age.

4 Decide on an asking price.

5 Advertise your boat for sale.

6 Show the boat and seal the deal.

Working with Boat Brokers and Dealers

If you want to sell your boat but don’t want to invest all the necessary time and effort, you can hire a professional boat broker or dealer. Or you could trade in your boat if you buy a new one from a dealer who accepts trades.

Both options are more straightforward than selling a boat yourself, but both approaches have some challenges. Brokers will take a cut of the proceeds, and you rarely get top dollar on a trade-in.

Preparing a Boat for Sale

The amount of prep work you do on your boat will dramatically impact how much someone’s willing to pay for it. That means you’ll need to thoroughly clean the boat

# One thing you’ll have to determine is whether you want to sell your boat yourself or work with a broker.

inside and out, wash it, and wax every inch of it. This includes cleaning areas out of sight, like stowage compartments under seats or the inside of a fish box.

If someone looks inside as they inspect the boat, you want them to see a neat, clean interior. Also, remove any extra gear that amounts to clutter. This will help the boat’s deck, cabin, and/or stowage compartments seem larger at first glance. Naturally, a potential buyer will also be interested in a properly functioning boat. Fix any broken or malfunctioning equipment—especially powerplants (engine)—before attempting to sell the boat, or you can’t expect to get top dollar.

Pricing Your Boat

Once it’s cleaned and prepped, you need to nail down a reasonable asking price for your boat. You can start by checking the NADA guides (jdpower. com/boats). However, remember that the values they publish are estimates, at best.

The boat’s condition will significantly impact its value, which those guides can’t take into account. Therefore, you should look at listings for similar boats online, in magazines, and on boat broker websites.

Remember that the boat’s value will also be impacted by geography

and may bring a higher price in areas where boats are in high demand but a lower price in areas where they aren’t.

The type of boating you’ve done also plays a role since boats used in freshwater tend to bring higher prices than those used in saltwater. Seasonality can affect boat pricing because many people are more apt to buy a boat in the spring than in the late fall or winter.

After you settle on a figure, remember that a boat’s only worth what someone is willing to pay for it. It may sit on the market for months if it is too high. Since it can be hard to determine a value, some boat sellers list at a starting point and gauge the interest level for a month or so. Then they drop the asking price a few percent each week or month after that until a significant number of buyers begin to show interest.

Advertising a Boat for Sale

With the boat fully prepped and an asking price in mind, it’s time to generate some leads.

In this day and age, most people advertise their boats on several different websites that offer classifieds. Some are free, some aren’t, and all provide unpredictable results.

You may also want to advertise in a local paper or boating magazine (such as PropTalk—check out the Boats for Sale listings in the back of the magazine and at proptalk.com/boats-for-sale). And don’t neglect the tried-and-true tactic of simply hanging a “For Sale” sign on the boat and placing it in a high-visibility area near a busy road or marina.

# Selling a boat can sometimes be a long process—but there are some tricks to follow to make it go smoother.

Showing a Boat to Potential Buyers

When a prospective buyer contacts you, prepare to show them the boat and take them for a sea trial if they’re still interested after an initial viewing.  It would help if you also were prepared to show them documents confirming legal ownership and the boat’s maintenance records. The most important thing during this stage is to remember that honesty is the best policy.

If you and a buyer reach an agreement, you should be prepared with all the legal paperwork to complete the transaction. This will vary by state

(though, at the very least, it will involve signing over a title), and you should do the legwork ahead of time.

A buyer could change their mind after a handshake, but not after signatures and a financial transaction— so as the seller, it’s up to you to make the process as smooth and speedy as possible.

Once the sale has been made, your beloved old boat is off to its new home! Now you can turn your full attention to the more pressing issue—enjoying the brand-new (or new-to-you) boat you just bought!

If you’re looking to buy a boat, check out proptalk.com/how-buy-boat-10-tips-first-time-buyers.

# Used boats for sale at Brokerage Cove during the Annapolis Powerboat Show.

PREPARING to CRUISE THE GREAT LOOP

PART 1: THE PHYSICAL PREP

By Aubrey and Terri Smoot

So, you’re looking for an adventure and have decided on America’s Great Loop. This trip offers endless beauty, incredible camaraderie, and wonderful times. A lot has been written on the topic, and there are countless ways to go about preparing yourself. At PropTalk Magazine we suggest you think of it in three distinct dimensions: what is physically required, the intellectual aspects you must get your head around, and the emotional issues behind leaving your current life for a yearlong trip. This is the first of a three-part series on these topics and addresses physically preparing for your voyage.

There are many physical considerations one thinks about when preparing for a trip of this magnitude. Some examples

# The Smoots wanted a boat that would endure past the Loop and be ideal for cruising the Chesapeake. They chose an Aspen C-108 powercatamaran.

are: How do you go about determining what boat is right for you? What should you plan to bring on the trip? What type of lines and fenders and anything else that manifests itself in physical form do you need to consider? As with everything in life, price is important but not everything. For this discussion, we view it as a gating factor in relation to the other important criteria you will consider.

The Boat

The first big topic is the boat itself. Boats come in all shapes and sizes with a multitude of capabilities as well as limitations. Finding the right boat for you sounds easy enough but can quickly get confusing as you wade through the myriads of options. Fear not; the solution is actually pretty straightforward. Before you ever start clicking around the web looking at boats, spend a few minutes with your partner and think through what you want to optimize for. Every boat is a tradeoff and identifying the key components up front will quickly narrow the field allowing you to focus on boats that will be right for you. Let’s look at a couple of examples:

For my admiral and I, our home waters are the southern Chesapeake. We wanted a boat that would not only serve us well on the Loop but would endure past that time and allow us easy cruising in the notoriously choppy waters of the Bay. Therefore, our optimization criteria were: 1) comfort at speed (roughly 20 mph), 2) fuel efficiency at speed, and 3) stability in rough weather. For us a powered catama-

ran was ideal (we chose a 37.5-foot, 22-inch-draft Aspen C-108).

Another boat we traveled with was a Mainship 390 that the owners had optimized differently. They put safety first and foremost and defined that as a wide gunwale with high security bars. Their second consideration was wider space in the cabin, head, and galley area. Their third consideration was power. They wanted only one engine, ensuring ample space in the engine room to work. The Mainship was a perfect match.

Yet another boat we traveled with was a Meridian 459. Their optimization was completely different. First and foremost, they wanted a flybridge due to the captain’s childhood passion with his grandfather many years past. The second criterion fell into the category of safety but was defined as an aft cabin allowing quick egress from the boat should a nighttime situation arise. Their third criterion was dual diesel engines. They wanted the stability and economy of diesel fuel and the reliability of two engines should they have an issue with one.

These three boats are extraordinarily different. When you decide on your own optimization criteria, you will likely come to a very different conclusion than any of these. What is important to know is that each of these boats was right for the couple that was operating it. None was eager to change with the other.

Clothing, Supplies, and More

Your physical considerations don’t stop with the boat. What is the right anchor for you? There are many different options, and each serves well in certain conditions and not as well in others. What are the electronics you’re going to put on your boat? Is AIS a requirement? Do you need one chartplotter or two? Is radar in the ‘must have’ or ‘nice to have’ category? As a general rule, everyone agrees that Nebo is a fundamental requirement with the only question being do you use the Nebo link or just the free app?

Time also needs to be invested in understanding the parts and maintenance your boat will require. What do you want to bring with you versus pick up along the way? It is common to bring the right filters, belts, hoses, maybe spare pumps, and certainly a tool set well matched to

# Don’t overpack when it comes to the galley. Other boaters will eagerly bring forth supplies, and it adds to the fun.

your engine. Falling on almost everyone’s ‘must-have’ list for non-outboard boats is a spare pair of propellers. Universally it is thought that bringing hard to find items that wear down is imperative whereas easy to find items should be picked up along the way. For example, don’t feel required to bring gallons of oil because you can get oil almost everywhere. You might, however, have trouble finding your filters and belts. How about clothing? As a general rule, most people overpack for the trip. In reality you need a fraction of the clothing you think you might use. I found that a few pairs of shorts, lots of underwear, and multiple T-shirts handled 80-plus percent of my needs. If there was one area that I packed light on it was warm clothes. I really only needed one (or two at most) long pants but do throw in an extra sweatshirt and maybe even a light puffy jacket. Canada, even in the summer, can get chilly. Now consider the galley. Similar to clothing, you need a lot less than you think. A nesting set of Magna pots will serve most people’s needs. We only brought one paring knife on the boat and found it to be more than adequate. We had four plates and on that rare occasion when you had more than four people for dinner, the other boaters eagerly brought forth supplies. It actually adds to the fun. It is recommended you bring things that are hard to find like the spices you like to use and perhaps specific baking items if you are a baker. Many boaters brought multipurpose appliances like an air fryer, toaster oven, or electric skillet.

And don’t forget about your dinghy. There is much debate about if one is even needed on the trip. I am in the camp where it is required. We found great utility in having a dinghy to explore the islands in both the Great Lakes and the Bahamas. As with the primary vessel, there are countless options for a dinghy, and they all come with pluses and minuses. As a general statement, the quicker you can deploy the dinghy the more you will use it. Lighter dinghies tend to deploy more quickly and thus get far more use. Focus hard on the stability of the dinghy in your selection as well as the speed you wish to go. Our dinghy could deploy quickly but only had a six-horsepower motor. That worked fine

for us, but there were times we wished we could go faster, particularly when it was loaded with me, my admiral, and our 70-pound dog. Just as with the main boat, focus on what you want to optimize and then go for that.

The physical considerations for items necessary to complete the Great Loop can extend to your ropes and fenders and on

and on. But don’t stress over this; just start organizing and understanding how you’re going to use the items you’re selecting and make sure they’re a good fit for your needs. Most things on a boat are a tradeoff. An honest deep dive into your criteria before entering the selection process will guide you to not just the right boat, but how to outfit it appropriately.

& 55 feet long

ABOUT THE AUTHORS: Aubrey and Terri Smoot and their dog, Yudee, completed the Great Loop in the 2023/2024 fleet aboard their Aspen C-108 power catamaran Shorebilly Too. They hail from Kilmarnock, VA, and their story was featured in the November 2024 PropTalk (proptalk.com/great-loop-real-retirement-adventure).

Stay tuned for part two in our Great Loop Cruising Series in the June PropTalk!

Marinas That Meet Your Standards!

Use the proptalk online marina Directory to filter by top-tier amenities and specialized services. Be sure to mention PropTalk when you arrive.

Anchor Marina

Anchorage Marina

Annapolis Landing Marina

Bowleys Marina

Broad Creek Marina

Campbell’s Boatyards

Casa Rio Marina

Coles Point Marina

Corinthian Yacht Club of the Chesapeake

Cypress Marine

Dandy Haven Marina

Dennis Point Marina and Campground

Fairwinds Marina

Forked Creek Yacht Club Marina

Generation III Marina

Harbour Cove Marina

Hartge Yacht Harbor

Herrington Harbour North

Herrington Harbour South

Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay

River Marsh Marina

Lankford Bay Marina

Legasea Marine

Lighthouse Point Marina

Maryland Marina

Middle River Landing Marina

Nomad Norview Marina

Piney Narrows Yacht Haven

Pleasure Cove Marina

Port Annapolis Marina

Porter’s Seneca Marina

Riverside Marine Marina

Rock Hall Marine Railway

Rod ‘N’ Reel Resort

Selby Bay Marina

Shipwright Harbor Marina

Skipjack Cove Yachting Resort

The Wharf at Handy’s Point

The Wharf Marina

Tri-State Marine

Whitehall Marina

Yacht Haven of Annapolis

CRUISING CLUB NOTES

As you’ll read in these pages, Chesapeake Bay powerboat club members enjoy many fun cruises, social events, and educational opportunities. Share your club’s excursions and other benefits of membership. Send appproximately 350 words (sometimes longer) and clear photos of pretty boats and happy boaters to beth@proptalk.com.

Boats and Engines of Yesteryear Come Alive

By Jim Berry

Spring has sprung as they say, and with that the members of Southern Maryland Boat Club are busy planting the seeds for the Rumble on the River Vintage Race Boat event in Piney Point, MD, on June 7 and 8.

The public is invited to some awesome demonstrations of original, restored, or reproduced race boats from last century, going as far back as the 1950s; engines are required to be of the “vintage era.”

Many classes will be in attendance from 50 hp to more than 400

hp. The boats range from approximately 12 feet to 20 feet. The historic racecourse allows the boats to run wide open attaining the speeds of former competition days.

The modified boats and engines of yesteryear will come alive at 9 a.m. on Saturday and events will wrap up at 4 p.m. Sunday’s action begins at 11 a.m. and runs until 3 p.m. There will be a lunch break at noon each day, when the pits will be open to the public for pictures of boats and drivers, autographs if desired, and conversations about crafts.

Food and drink will be available onsite. Boat club T-shirts, hats, and more will be for sale. There is no admission charge, and spectators can enjoy a day at the river shore park (with a great view) and the sights and sounds of a bygone era. There will be ample dedicated spectator boat viewing on the backstretch (the body of water is St. George’s Creek). Parking is free for spectators, and we can’t wait to see our loyal fans again. Learn more at southermaylandboatclub.com

# Meet the drivers! Photo courtesy of Darlene Lawrence

Coming to a Marina Near You

By Anne Knab

What are your 2025 boating plans? Back Creek Yacht Club (BCYC) has a robust schedule of on-the-water events that kicks off with our season opener in mid-May, when a major topic of discussion is sure to be the annual cruise, which is typically our first on-water event of the season.

Thi year our annual cruise will begin on May 30 in Eagle’s Cove off the Magothy. From there the fleet of sailors and powerboaters will head north to Osprey Point Marina on Swan Creek for two nights. We’ll then work our way back south, stopping at Bay Bridge Marina on June 2. We’ll head to St. Michaels on the 4th and 5th when members will be dispersed between the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum and Higgins Yacht Yard, and we’ll end our week at Chesapeake Yacht Club on June 7. During the week there will be a couple of days at anchor as well.

Is one of these locations your homeport? We’d love to see you while we’re there. Our membership may be split between sail and power, but we all share an interest in being on the water, especially with a group of likeminded people.

Members will join the cruise when and where they can, some for the entire week while others pick and choose the destinations that fit their schedules. There is plenty of down time where cruisers are on their own to pursue individual interests or just relax and enjoy their boats. We bal-

Cocktail Class 2025 Race

The Cocktail Class Wooden Boat Racing Association (CCWBRA) plans seven races in its 2025 racing season, four of which are in the MidAtlantic.

The first event of the season, “The Governor’s Cup,” was raced at the Smyrna Yacht Club in New Smyrna Beach, FL, on March 15. A field of 20 entrants battled each other and windy conditions on the Indian River course until early afternoon when the sea state became too rough to continue.

On the Chesapeake, racing will unfold on June 21 on Freeman Creek off the Sassafras River for the Camp David Cup in Kennedyville, MD, and on July 12 at the Kent Island Yacht Club for the Island Race in Chester, MD. The final event on the Chesapeake will be the CCWBRA Nationals at Rock Hall Yacht Club in Rock Hall, MD, on August 16.

ance down time with a schedule of group events at various marinas where creative members volunteer to “host.” These might include a theme such as ethnic food, a morning fitness activity, or a game, such as a scavenger hunt. If you’ve been considering yacht club membership, these social gatherings offer the perfect environment to get to know our eclectic group of members. And of course, it’s an excuse to take the boat out with a specific destination in mind. Check us out at backcreekyc.org, or meet us in person at a marina near you. #welcomeaboard

Schedule

This year, for the first time, the CCWBRA is mounting an event at the Mystic Seaport Museum in Mystic, CT, on August 2. For years the staff of the museum and the staff of WoodenBoat Magazine have squared off in Cocktail Racers during the annual WoodenBoat Show in June. This will be the first sanctioned event and is expected to draw boats and racers from five or six states to race at one of America’s preeminent maritime museums.

The newly installed commodore, Tara Carew, invites everyone to come watch and even race. “If you’re

even mildly interested in racing with us, come take a look. We can probably find you a boat to try it out if you’re willing. Our Skuas are the least expensive way you can get into powerboat racing, and our racers are the friendliest.” For more details go to CCWBRA.com, where you can also sign up for the club’s newsletter and see the full racing calendar.

# BCYC welcomes powerboaters and sailors.

Annual Spring Rendezvous

America’s Great Loop Cruisers’ Association (AGLCA) will hold its annual Spring Rendezvous May 2-5 at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott in Norfolk, VA. AGLCA members will come together to learn about the 6000-mile Great Loop route, which includes the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, the New York state canals, the Canadian canals, the Great Lakes, inland rivers, and the Gulf of Mexico. This event will focus on the portion of the route from the Chesapeake Bay to Alabama’s Gulf Coast, including Canada. Speakers will lead attendees through these waterways, pointing out favorite marinas, anchorages, things to see and do, and navigational information along the way. There will be more than 20 seminars split into two tracks: Route Briefing and Looping 101. In addition to the Rendezvous sessions, there will be an optional pre-Rendezvous safe boating course for an additional fee on Thursday, May 1

from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. Some insurance companies offer boat insurance discounts to boaters who successfully complete this course.

Another highlight of the Rendezvous is the Looper Crawls that take place in the afternoons where the activity moves from the meeting rooms to the docks. Many of the attendees who are tied up at the marina will open their boats for others to tour. It’s a great opportunity to see many different Loop-capable boats in one place, and it gives great ideas to anyone in the market for a boat. Plus, it’s a great social time! It’s not too late to participate in that famous Looper camaraderie. Registration is still open, but you must be a member of

AGLCA to attend. Slips are sold out at Waterside Marina, the official rendezvous marina, but there is a waitlist and designated overflow marinas. Visit greatloop.org/joinus for details on membership, and for more details on the Rendezvous, visit greatloop.org/spring

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# AGLCA Spring Rendezvous unfolds May 2-5 in Norfolk. Photo courtesy of AGLCA

Club Notes

Planning the Season’s First Cruise

On March 18 members of the Marine Trawler Owners Association (MTOA)

Chesapeake Bay Cruisers met at Schaefers Canal House in Chesapeake City, MD, for a luncheon. With the upcoming boating season just ahead, there was much to talk about, and

conversations about future boating plans made the mood much warmer after an exceptionally cold winter.

Tim Konkus, owner of Delaware City Marina, a MTOA marina partner, was gracious enough to come and enlighten us with interesting stories from his experiences with boaters over the past

decades. We all enjoy the atmosphere at Schaefers, which sits on the historic C&D Canal and allows us to watch the ships go by.

Next up: Explore Baltimore! Members will reserve slips beginning on Thursday, May 15 at Oasis Inner Harbor Marina (which offers MTOA members a 10 percent discount). There will be docktails that evening followed by dinner in the Federal Hill neighborhood, probably at Angeli’s Pizzeria. On Friday we will see the historic ships, followed by happy hour at the Rusty Scupper restaurant. The following day, we will take a bus to Fort McHenry, and our bus can stop on the way back at Harris Teeter for reprovisioning before we meet up for drinks and dinner. On Sunday afternoon we plan to see an Orioles game at Camden Yards.

You don’t have to own a trawler to become a member of our club. You just need to enjoy the trawler lifestyle. Learn more about the Chesapeake Bay Cruisers and MTOA at mtoa.clubexpress.com

The Restoration of a 1981 Privateer Retriever

By Jay Fleming

The classic Privateer hulls were popular in the Chesapeake region in the 1980s and 1990s. These North Carolina built fiberglass boats were perfect for small scale commercial fishing operations in the shallow waters of the Bay and Virginia’s seaside. Until recently the only way to get a ‘new’ privateer was to find an old hull and rebuild it. Over the past decade I have rebuilt three hulls to give me unparalleled water access to photography subjects in the Chesapeake and on the Atlantic Coast.

Six years ago, I had a 22-foot Privateer Roamer rebuilt to accommodate larger

groups on my Chesapeake-based photography workshops. Prior to the 22 I was operating my workshops out of a 16-foot, six-inch Privateer bay boat. The upgrade to the 22 increased the capacity of my workshops by 60 percent and made for a safer ride. I kept the bay boat even after the upgrade—it was easier to trailer to different sites and had the ability to get into very shallow water. One of my friends, Missy Evans, a Smith Island resident and longtime waterwoman, advised me, “never sell your skiff.” I think she was right. I kept the boat and used it for different pur-

poses in different bodies of water than I would use the 22.

When the unexpected opportunity to purchase a classic 1981 Retriever hull came up, I jumped on it. The boat was owned by the Marshall family on Smith Island—they used it for crab scraping, bank trapping, and gill netting. It was a true workboat. The boat had always caught my eye while I was out on the island, but Cal Marshall was never willing to sell. It wasn’t until the boat sunk during a nor’easter in June 2023 that Cal was willing to sell the boat. I made him an offer that he couldn’t refuse,

Virginia’s barrier islands. Photo by Bill Mish

Making YOUR BOaT New Again!

and the boat was off to the railway (local slang for boatyard) to be worked on.

After hauling the boat out at the Smith Island Railway, it was clear that it would need a complete rebuild from the stringers up—all of the original wood in the stringers, the deck, and the transom was rotten.

To offset some of the costs that were going to be involved with rebuilding and repowering the boat, I sold the 90-hp mercury for parts. In order to get it to the buyer, I had to carry it across Tangier Sound from Smith Island to Crisfield, MD, on my 22-foot Roamer.

Rebuilding and Repowering

I wanted to keep the design of this hull simple—an open deck just like my Privateer bay boat. An advertisement from 1981 showed the boat just as I wanted it

with a few minor changes. I wanted a tiller handle outboard and open space up to the bow so that I could keep all of my gear in movable coolers/pelican cases that would also act as seats for passengers.

The boat was towed from Smith Island to Crisfield and picked up by Ronnie Carman of Carman Custom Boats. Ronnie has more than 40 years of boatbuilding and restoration work experience and had the ability to get the job done quickly so that I could use the boat for a workshop in July 2024. Within three weeks Ronnie had the boat completely rebuilt using all composite material for the stringers, transom, floor, and the additional storage locker in the bow for the gas tank. The stringers and the transom were rebuilt with marine coosa board, and the floor was rebuilt with corelite—both of these materials will never rot like wood. This project was designed to last for decades of hard use.

A modification was made to the layout of the hull from the photographs seen in the Privateer advertisement from 1981—we built a hatch in the bow to house the 18-gallon gas tank. The logic behind this is that it would free up deck space and also distribute the weight in the boat more evenly when I was operating it solo.

The boat was re-powered with a brand new white 75-hp Suzuki outboard purchased from Danny’s Marine just outside of Cambridge, MD. A tiller handle package added to the outboard. The til-

# The sunken boat tied up at Cal Marshall’s wharf in Ewell, MD, on Smith Island after the nor’easter in June 2023. Photo by Jay Fleming

# Until recently the only way to get a ‘new’ Privateer was to find an old hull and rebuild it. Photo by Chris Marshall

Making YOUR BOaT New Again!

ler handle only came in the black color, so this will be repainted in the future to match the color of the outboard.

The rebuild of this boat would not have been possible without boatbuilder Ronnie Carman in Public Landing, MD. Ronnie has a reputation as one of the best and fastest in the Mid-Atlantic. Ronnie and his crew have built dozens of boats for the seafood industry, charter fishing, and recreational boating. I was lucky to get a space with Ronnie; he is usually booked.

Putting the Boat to Work

Almost immediately after the rebuild was completed, I picked the boat up in Snow Hill on the way to my July 2024 photography workshop in Wachapreague, VA. This boat is more set up for navigating the shallow waters around Virginia’s barrier islands than my larger 22foot Privateer Roamer. It’s perfect for carrying three passengers and photography equipment; everyone had plenty of space to comfortably spread out with their gear on the open deck. The low freeboard of this rig is also ideal for photographing wildlife, workboats, and different subjects on the water. The boat’s speed and maneuverability are incredibly useful when navigating winding marsh creeks. This boat will be my go-to rig for small group photography workshops and for my own personal photography outings. Visit jayflemingphotography.com to view more of Jay’s photos and blog.

Do you have a beloved classic boat? Want to share your story? Email kaylie@proptalk.com.

# The stringers and the transom were rebuilt with marine coosa board, and the floor was rebuilt with corelite.

Photo by Ronnie Carman

# This boat will be my go-to rig for small group photography workshops and for my own personal photography outings.

Photo by James Ronanye

# The boat was re-powered with a brand new white 75-hp Suzuki outboard. Photo by Ronnie Carman

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Marine Engine & Generator Sales • Parts • Service

By Capt. Rick Franke

The time has changed, the socks have been burned, the ospreys have returned, and the spring boat shows are just around the corner. It’s beginning to look like spring will finally get here. Area shops are making the spring transition and planning strategies to survive the “launching frenzy.” While still optimistic, many shops are reporting a slight slowdown and a certain caution among customers with an eye on the current economic situation.

We’ll start off this month with a brief update from David Jr. from Evans Boat Repairing in Crisfield, MD. “I haven’t been in touch recently because there hasn’t been a whole lot to report since our last one. We are still working to finish up a new custom 50-footer being built for a customer out of Rhode Island. We are continuing to stay busy with smaller refurbishment jobs but are noticing a slowing down in the industry. We are still booked out with a good amount of jobs including cabin builds, deck and topside refurbs, and paint jobs. We are also starting to pick up some speed on the railway side of things as our local watermen are preparing to make the transition from

oystering to crabbing. We are looking forward to a busy season and are hopeful for an economic boom soon!”

Jake Glover of Ferry Point Marina in Trappe, MD, checks in with a seasonal update. “By the time mid-April comes around, commissioning, bottom painting, detailing, and launch season is underway. Certified Pettit and Interlux applicators are busy getting products applied. Our team of mechanics, including two Yamaha master techs, are working hard getting boats commissioned and delivered. Detailers are cleaning, waxing, and putting the season’s shine on. Winter projects are complete. The paint shop was busy with Awlgrip and Awlcraft applications. Mechanics had

several repowers including Yamaha and Cummins. The driveline specialists had plenty of engine mounts, cutlass bearings, and shaft seals to service or replace. A custom 37-foot deadrise received almost a complete refit, and a 55-foot Jarret Bay had a long winter list completed.

“Keep our crew in mind for your summer needs. Certified applicators and mechanics are here year-round. We also offer marine refrigeration and air conditioning, service, repair, and installation.”

Andy Dize of Roudebush Yacht and Engine Works in Dundalk, MD, brings us up to date on some of his shop’s projects. “Hope all have kept warm over the winter. Even though the chilly weather limited our exterior facility im-

# An Evans 26 Scow, a newly designed work boat, ready for delivery at Evans Boats in Crisfield, MD. Courtesy of EB

provement efforts, we secured a number of projects over the winter to be off to a great year. For our current projects, the Sea Otter 18 refurbishment is moving into the mechanical and electrical hookup phase. The existing transom reconfiguration was completed to accommodate the 150-hp jet ski propulsion plant. For the topside fiberglass repair of a 28-foot Chris-Craft Heritage Express, we completed the Flag Blue Awlgrip painting of the hull sides. Next up for this project is to refresh the hard coat bottom paint.

“Regarding new work opportunities, we have a couple in progress. For a Mako 21 center console, we are doing a general engine repair and hull refurbishment. We also have started a project to build two aluminum 28-foot workboats for a local diving company. The boats will be powered by twin 150-hp Suzuki outboards. This project is in the NC cutting machine stage and the assembly of hull components. We have an eye on completing the first boat in about four months. In addition to the current work we have lined up, we are also looking into long-term

opportunities for the new Key Bridge. We are actively looking into boat repair, maintenance, and dockage support opportunities for the bridge project. Please reach out to Andy to discuss your boat repair or maintenance needs. RY&EW can lift and repair boats up to 44 feet long in our climate-controlled facilities.”

Jim Weaver of Weaver Boatworks in Deale, MD, reports on a busy season. “We have five major projects going. We are building a Weaver 80 which is in the fitting-out shop at Herrington Harbour North. Also under construction is a Weaver 64, a 41-foot center console, a Weaver 41 Flybridge, and a 65-foot project for the federal government.

Alate-night browse through the internet produced a brokerage ad for a 1990 Mast and Mallet Pocket Trawler!? This sparked an early morning email to Joe Reid of Mast and Mallet in Edgewater, MD. Joe replied immediately. “I remember that build; early days of new construction for Mast and Mallet. It was an Atkin design. A good friend’s father-

in-law purchased the plans and asked me to build it. I had only been building my 22-foot Chesapeake skiffs at that time. This Atkin design was a step up for me. It had an interior layout for bunks and galley, exterior cabin sides, windshield and overhang, and a cozy cockpit with an engine compartment located below deck. Power was supplied by a 24-hp Buhk diesel. It had a big transom that supported an outboard-hung rudder attached to a full keel. She was hard-chined with Chesapeake style cross planking. I believe I built her with Alaskan yellow cedar. I believe the design was called Martha Green. How did you hear of her? Still around?”

She is not only still around but is advertised for sale by an online brokerage and definitely does not look her age. Joe continued, “This project caused me to look around for a marine architect I could work with. I wanted to build more boats, and bigger boats. I was looking around for different architects who would work with me on different designs that I could build that were based on Chesapeake

# Hank Reiser displays a newly made dashboard for the 1933 Race Boat Special at Marine Services LLC in Edgewater, MD.

# Winsome, the first Thomas Point 30 and the beginning of a line of 25 boats built by Joe Reid at Mast and Mallet in Edgewater, MD. Photo by Rick Franke

# An original 1990 drawing of the Atkins designed pocket trawler Martha Green . This was the first “big” boat that Mast and Mallet built. Photo by Rick Franke

boats. Mike Kaufman agreed to work on a hull shape that was going to be a combination of Chesapeake deadrises and New England lobster boats. We came up with a concept which was the design of the first 30-footer. We had a customer who saw the design in Chesapeake Bay Magazine. He called me up and asked what it would take to build

this boat. That was the first boat in the Thomas Point line. She’s now named Winsome and she’s sitting right outside. Mike Kaufman and I collaborated on 25 boats over the years.”

According to Hank Reiser of a very busy Marine Services LLC at Pocahontas Marina in Edgewater, MD, “The winter work’s not done and the spring work’s starting already.

Complete Yacht Services

We are still finishing up our 17-foot Sportsman. We have installed a 1930s Chris-Craft Model K 95-hp flathead six in our 16-foot Race Boat Special and are completing a 26-foot Lyman Awlgrip job. We also have a 26-foot Sea Skiff in for some plank replacement work, and a 1946 Custom Craft that’s a basket case. The 52-foot Midnight Lace is back for some additional work, and we have about

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days per month. Compensation is based on the number of stops. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license in good standing, a dependable vehicle, and the ability to lift up to 25 lbs. For more details, please email info@proptalk.com.

# Eleanor, a 52-foot Midnight Lace Express Cruiser on the hard at Pocohontas Marina in Edgewater, MD. Photo by Rick Franke

# A CY46 coming out of the mold at Composite Yacht in Trappe, MD. The boat is being built as a research vessel for St. Mary’s College. Courtesy of CY

# A 1946 Custom Craft runabout with the outer layer of planking removed at Marine Services LLC at Pocahontas Marina in Edgewater, MD. Photo by Rick Franke

a dozen relaunch work orders already. That doesn’t usually happen till midApril.”

Hank does feel that the current turmoil in the economic news has had some impact on his business. “Things have slowed down a bit. A few people are not renewing. We still have plenty of service work to keep us busy, but I think the mood has changed a bit

compared to the last couple of years; people are being a bit more cautious.”

Speaking of caution, just a few reminders to our DYI readers. The water is still cold, even if the air is comfortably warm, so watch your step on docks and decks. If you are painting your bottom, remember not to move jack stands or blocks. Always call one of the yard employees to

do that. And lastly, dispose of used shrinkwrap responsibly. Check with marina management or the Marine Trades Association of Maryland office for recycle options. See you at the Bay Bridge Boat Show.

# A 1930s Chris-Craft Model K 95-hp flathead six installed in a 1933 ChrisCraft Race Boat Special at Marine Services LLC at Pocahontas Marina in Edgewater, MD. Photo by Rick Franke

# A 1946 Chris-Craft utility kit boat being restored at Cypress Marine in Severna Park, MD. Photo by Rick Franke

# Peter Norman’s catamaran under construction at Cypress Marine in Severna Park, MD, is beginning to look like a boat. Photo by Rick Franke

FISH NEWS

By Lenny Rudow, FishTalk editor

Miles of Mayhem

Angler Miles Moffitt put his name into the fishing halls of fame this winter after making a couple of rather extraordinary catches. While fishing from his kayak in Schumaker Pond in Salisbury, MD, on one cast he caught a 22-inch largemouth bass—and then on the very next cast, reeled in a 24.7-inch pickerel. Both fish qualify for citations, and the DNR issues a third “Unique and Notable” catch citation as Moffitt is the only angler known (in Maryland or for that matter anywhere else) to ever have caught two citation-sized fish on back-toback casts. Congratulations Miles!

Whole Watershed Act in Action

Maryland has announced the five waterways to be targeted for watershed-scale restoration. Antietam Creek, Baltimore Harbor, Newport Bay, the Severn River, and the upper Choptank River were selected for the five-year program, which seeks to meet clean water goals for safe, swimmable, fishable waterways. Techniques including restoring wetlands and shorelines, reducing stormwater flooding, partnerships with agricultural producers, and more will be aided with technical and financial assistance; during fiscal 2026 each of the five projects will receive at least $2 million in initial funding.

TSolid Spatfall

he 2024 oyster spatfall index has come in good and is above the 40-year median for the fifth year running.

Following an unusual 2023 which experienced one of the best spatfall events in the oyster survey’s history, it brings up the oyster biomass index up by five percent and represents a gain of 62 percent over the long-term average.

“The 2024 Fall Survey confirms Maryland’s oyster population is doing well, with the key indicators showing encouraging results,” said Christopher Judy, director of the Department of Natural Resources Shellfish Division. “Certain low salinity regions still need to improve, but overall, the findings are promising for the near-term future of this vital species.”

TOURNAMENT

Flounder Pounders

NEWS

Captain Steve’s 2025 Spring Flounder Tournament, April 25 through May 4, draws competitors vying for a $1000 top prize and over $2500 in cash and prizes. Fishing starts at 7 a.m. with daily weigh-ins going to 8 p.m. at Captain Steve’s in Chincoteague, VA, and until 5 p.m. on the closing day. Check out stevesbaitandtackle.com to get the details. May 30 and 31 it’s time for the Wachapreague Shore Girls Flounder Tournament, for women anglers only. Fish can be caught anywhere from Folly Creek down to Quimby’s Conjer Channel, from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. both days, and prizes (based on Calcutta entries) will be awarded on June 1 at 1 p.m. at the Island House. Find out more at the Wachapreague Shore Girls Flounder Tournament Facebook page.

Winter Pickerel Wrap-up

The 2024/2025 CCA Pickerel Championship brough four months of fishing to a close, with angler Carl Childers topping the charts by catching 77.5 inches in his three-fish stringer and catching the largest kayak pickerel as well. But 13-year-old angler Miles Bruno made an even bigger score in some ways, with his hat-trick of a win: longest pickerel, longest youth pickerel, and longest non-tidal pickerel, thanks to a 26.5-inch beast. Herb Floyd led the shoreline category with a 22.5 incher and caught the biggest crappie, Dylan Taillie took the fly fishing slot, Kayla Haile had the biggest perch and largest ladies’ pickerel, Timothy Elliott had the biggest tidal pickerel at 26 inches, and Shawn Kimbro scored biggest bass at 21.5 inches. Our special congrats go to FishTalk’s own Zach Ditmars, who won the Grand Slam by putting together a four-species fish length of 70.5 inches—WOOHOO!

MGet the Slam at Smith Island

ay 16 through 18 are the dates for this year’s Smith Island Fishing Tournament, an event that’s grown by leaps and bounds in four short years. The goal: catch a Smith Island slam including a rockfish, a redfish, and a speckled sea trout, with the longest stringer taking the prize. There are also calcuttas for longest fish of each individual species (plus… oyster toad?!), youth, kayak, and a women’s divisions. Proceeds benefit the Smith Island Fire Departments and First Responders. Added bonus: Stay on the island and come to the competitor’s welcome reception at 5 p.m. on Saturday, where you can meet the locals, relax, and grab a bite to eat. (We all want to know: will there be cake?) Though the festivities are held on the island this is a Bay-wide tournament and last year’s payout topped the $10K mark, so check out the Smith Island Fishing Tournament Facebook page.

# CCA Pickerel Championship winners L-R: Carl Childers, Timothy Elliott, Miles Bruno, Dylan Taillie, and Kayla Haile.

More than the Catch

How a 77-Year-Old Maryland Angler Embodies the Core of Why We Fish

For over 25 years, Florence Miller has spent her days on the middle Chesapeake Bay, catching white perch, cow striped bass, and everything in between on one small gold spoon and an Ugly Stik rod. I sat down with Miller and learned how simplicity has made her such a successful angler, and why fishing is about more than just the catch.

By Adam Greenberg

The last thing Florence Miller expected to catch when she walked out onto the pier one frigid afternoon was a striped bass nearly the size of her. Gusts of biting wind stirred the water, and the Choptank River was foaming with white caps. Miller decided this would be an ideal time to practice her casting.

With 77 years of experience under her belt, nothing would stop her, of course. She rose from her rocking chair, grabbed her trusty Ugly Stik, threw on her old Syracuse sweater, and headed towards the water.

The wind was at her back, and as she cast her one-sixth-ounce, two-inch gold spoon, it sailed a mile.

# Miller holds up a slot striper she caught for dinner.

Not bad, Miller thought to herself as she waited for the lure to sink. Then she began practicing her retrieve. Not too slow, not too fast, just ri– wham.

Something smacked her spoon, almost ripping the rod from her hands, and took off on a massive run. The fish zipped right, then left, and then right again, like a bat out of hell. Miller held on for dear life.

“Honey, get the net!” she hollered to her husband, who was half asleep at the kitchen table.

The fish was tiring now, or so Miller thought, as she finally got the beast close enough to the pier to see a shadow before it took off on another run.

She gasped, “That’s a monster!”

“Do you need help?” her husband called out calmly.

“Get. The. Net!” she grunted back, cranking hard and trying to gain back some line.

After another ten minutes battling with the beast, Miller’s arms went numb. She handed the rod to her husband and hollered, “Get that sucker in!”

And that he did. At last, the couple managed to net the fish and pull it up to the pier, together. Both of their mouths hung open in awe.

The 48-inch, almost 50-pound striped bass was by far the largest Miller had ever landed, and she was relieved to see it swim away strong upon release. She managed to pull this catch off without expensive gear or the hottest new lure. Her pure and absolute love of fishing is what makes her such a successful angler.

Now, you may have caught bigger, better, and more fish than Florence Miller. You may be more skilled, knowledgeable, and have nicer gear than Florence Miller. You might even ask

yourself why you should care about Florence Miller’s story.

Many modern anglers are consumed by social media, the latest tackle and technology trends, and the supposed “rules” of angling. Miller has been using the same seven-foot, medium Ugly Stik; 2500 Penn Fierce spooled with 12-pound mono; and two-inch gold spoon for years, almost exclusively casts from shore, and breaks just about every fishing norm you can think of.

At 77 years old, she has more fun fishing than anyone I know.

Her approach steers clear of the chestpounding, showboating nature of modern angling and is based in family, community, and simplicity. If we take a minute to listen to and appreciate the older generation of anglers, perhaps our own experiences on the water will grow more meaningful and lead us back to our fishing roots that blossomed into passion.

So, who is Florence Miller? In her words, she’s “just an ordinary girl originally from Norwalk, CT, and she has loved fishing for a long time.” On the banks of Lake Candlewood over 70 years ago, she began her angling journey as many of us did, throwing worms under bobbers for panfish. But her obsession truly came to fruition when her path led to Maryland’s Eastern Shore.

Miller began dating her husband, Phillip, in 1997. That very same year she got her first taste of fishing the Chesapeake Bay estuary. Phillip owns a house on the mouth of the Choptank River, complete with a pier, that to this day is Miller’s stomping ground.

“I’m lucky that I’m able to fish on the Eastern shore,” Miller tells me, her eyes filled with genuine appreciation.

Her Process

Luck is a word we anglers throw around a lot. We tend to think of ourselves as “lucky” if we catch a trophy, or if the weather holds out, or if the tide is just right on the day we plan to fish. Miller thinks of luck differently. She considers herself lucky just to have access to fishable water. Luck is always a matter of perspective, and many “unlucky” anglers might just be more fortunate than they believe themselves to be.

And yet, Miller seems to have an extraordinary amount of positive fishing juju. I like to think this has more to do with her mindset than any divine or ex-

ternal forces. She has a “special gold lure,” (which is a size 13 Luhr Jenson pet spoon) that she catches everything on, from sixinch white perch, to gator speckled trout, puppy drum, and of course striped bass. And when she goes into a tackle shop or talks with other anglers, they tell her there’s no way that lure catches big fish.

“When they say ‘you can’t catch on it,’ I just say ‘oh yes I can.’ And I do.” For Miller, confidence is key.

This also came to be true when I asked Miller about the best times to fish. While many modern anglers will spend time poring over tide charts and monitoring weather, she simply just fishes when she feels like it. There’s little to no method to her madness. In fact, she laughed when I

asked her about her thought process when deciding if she should head out on the pier and make a few casts.

“My process? I’ll just go out and give it the old college try.” She followed up by saying “(other anglers) might have a certain method that they go by, but I just go when I have the feeling… I’ve even gone out in the rain. That’s how much I like fishing.”

The magical, almost childlike innocence and simplicity that Miller brings to fishing is something many of us younger fishermen seem to lose hold of over time. Perhaps it’s time we grasp onto the feelings and experiences that made us all fall in love with the sport, worry less about external drivers, and just fish.

# Florence Miller and her husband, Phillip, posing with a cobia they caught in the late 90s.

More than the Catch

The Joy of Sharing the Experience

Miller often goes out by herself, but sharing the experience with family is what makes her most happy on the water. She has 13 grandchildren, a few of whom are avid anglers as well.

“It’s most rewarding to fish with my grandsons,” she tells me. “I get exceptionally happy when they catch something, too.”

Starting when they were little, it brought Miller extreme joy to see how excited the young boys would get when they caught fish.

“Summers are very important to me. That’s when (the kids) come,” she adds.

She fondly recalls watching from the porch and running out to see what her grandkids had managed to catch. It reminds us that sometimes fishing is not about the individual, but about family, or the community as a whole.

Her most loyal angling companion, however, is named Casey.

“I have a buddy that fishes with me all the time,” she smiles and tells me. “And he’s a four-legged buddy.”

Casey is a Tibetan terrier who loves nothing more than to sit with his mama and watch her cast. She often talks to him or sings while they’re out on the pier together. Seeing the two of them out there, rain or shine, is heartwarming to say the least, and is reminiscent of the value of friendship in fishing.

Miller is a meat fisherman, but not in the traditional sense. It is not her style to keep a limit of fish, but rather only what she and her family can eat, or what she can share with friends. Usually, she’ll give it up after catching just enough for dinner. She frequently gives fish away to neighbors, too.

“I think you have to have a good fishing ethic when you do fish,” she expresses. “I always say when I throw (undersized fish) back, ‘I’ll get ya next time, when you’re bigger.’”

Miller does not care about a “dock of death” shot or filling the icebox. She prioritizes sharing her catches around the dinner table with family and friends and does not care to boast how many fish she can catch.

Just Enjoy It

I asked Miller what advice she would give to any angler, novice or expert. “Just enjoy the moment,” she tells me. “Whether you catch fish or not, just enjoy being out on the water. When it’s not fun anymore, then you shouldn’t be fishing.”

“I’m not trying to prove anything to anybody or set a record. I just love (fishing),” she says.

Florence Miller is the antithesis of the modern angler, and a representative of our fishing roots. Her basic methods and relaxed mindset are a direct contradiction to the glamor and showboating that is consistently flashed in our faces on social media. She makes fishing more approachable and less intimidating.

That may seem simple and obvious; however, I’m sure for most of us it still rings true. How many times have you been out on the water and found yourself so wrapped up in your own head that the fun has gone? I know I’ve been there.

Miller has lived much longer than I have, and I’d venture to guess she’s got more years under her belt than many of you reading this, too. I’m not sharing her story with you today to convince you to change, to dumb down your tactics, or to erase everything you know about fishing. I’ve told her tale in the hope that we as anglers can think less about our own pursuits, less about the fish themselves, and more about the moment; the times we get to spend fishing with friends and family.

“I’m lucky to be able to fish as often as I do. That’s the main thing. I’m very lucky.”

# Nothing puts a smile on her face like catching a striped bass.

# Miller shows off a schoolie striper while her fishing buddy, Casey, gives the fish a sniff test.

Charters, Guides, and Headboats

One 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 ready 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.

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YaZu Yachting With a career in construction equipment rental and sales, thirty plus years boating on the Chesapeake Bay, and a twenty-year Gwynns Island resident, Bob Hoefer has taken his sales talents to the water with a career at YaZu Yachting. “Understanding the importance of relationship building in any sales arena, I am eager to meet and get to know new people. Whether in the acquisition of their new boat or the sale of their current boat, it all starts with a relationship.” 804.241.8924 bob@yazuyachting.com www.yazuyachting.com

16’ Mercury Bayliner Element 2016 Gently Used, Lift Kept. 60Hp ELPT CT Outboard, Kara16 (Galvanized) Trailer. Blue, Garmin & Transducer, Depth Guage, Bimini Top, Snap-On cover, Ski Tow Plyon & inner tow tube included. Asking $14,500 Contact: wendylieb@comcast.net

Boston Whaler Dauntless 17 1995 2007 Suzuki 90HP 4-stroke (104 hours). Bimini, cushions, cover, anchor, trailer. $6,400 Royal Oak, MD. SMS/Text: 202.765.8933

17’ 2002 Boston Whaler Montauk 170 2021 Mercury 90 4-stroke <100hrs, custom T-top, Garmin echoMAP chartplotter, Standard Horizon VHF. Cushions/canvas covers new in 2021. Shorelander galvanized trailer. Many extras. Asking $23,225 Call/text 410.507.2866 for more info/pics.

2021 Bayliner E16 Mercury 75 ELPT 4-Stroke Outboard (Mercury Gold Warranty until 6/12/26),34 Hours, Karavan Galvanized Trailer, Solid Gray Hull, Bimini Top, Snap-on Cover, Ski Tow Arch, Digital Depth Finder, and more! $18,995 Riverside Marine, 410.686.1500, sales@riversideboats.com , www.riversideboats.com #21148

2024 Bayliner M17 Mercury 75 EFI 4S Outboard, 13 Hours, Karavan Galvanized Trailer, Impulse Blue, Garmin EchoMap 54CV and Transducer, Bimini Top, Snap-on Cover, Ski Tow Pylon, Cockpit flooring, Jensen Stereo, and more! $29,995 Riverside Marine, 410.686.1500, sales@riversideboats.com , www.riversideboats.com, #21103

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2023 Bayliner Element E18 Mercury 4-Stroke 90Hp Outboard (Warranty until 3/11/2026), Galvanized Karavan Trailer, Grey Hull and Bottom, Bimini Top, Snap-on Cover, Cockpit Flooring, Garmin Echo Map 44cv Plus, Cockpit Table, Bow Filler Cushion, Turbo Swing, Load Guides on Trailer, and more! $27,995 Riverside Marine, 410.686.1500, sales@riversideboats.com , www.riversideboats.com #21150

2022 Hurricane SunDeck Sport 192 RL Suzuki DF150A Outboard, Loadrite Galvanized Trailer, Bimini Top, Snap on Cover, Ski Tow Pylon, Cockpit Flooring, Transom Shower, 9” Garmin, Bow Table, Fusion Stereo, and more! $39,995 Riverside Marine, 410.686.1500, sales@riversideboats.com , www.riversideboats.com #21108

20’ Bertram Sportsman ‘68 Ctr Console Total refit w/ trailer. 235Hp Mercruiser Bravo V6. $75,000 Call 443.534.9473

20’ Bertram Sportsman ‘68 Ctr Console Classic 165 FWC Mercruiser. Totally restored w/ trailer. $55,000 Call 443.534.9473

2019 Bayliner VR5OB Mercury 4-Stroke 115Hp (Mercury Platinum Warranty until 12/2/27), Karavan Galvanized Trailer, Grey Hull/White Bottom, Bimini Top, Snap-on Cover, Ski Tow Pylon, Cockpit Flooring, Portable Head, Garmin Echo Map 44CV, and more! Single Owner. $27,995 Riverside Marine, 410.686.1500, sales@riversideboats.com , www.riversideboats.com #21151

2007 Yamaha SX210 Great fishing boat! Dual Yamaha 110Hp 1052CC engines w/ jet drives, and much more! $21,900 Beacon Light Marina, 410.335.6200, sales@beaconlightmarina.com , www.beaconlightmarina.com

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2018 Parker 2110 Pilothouse Like new, excellent condition, lift kept, one owner. 198 hours on 175Hp Yamaha outboard. Bluetooth radio, GPS, fishfinder. Head never used. Asking $69,999 Wrapped for the season in storage on the hard - ready to go! Call/ text: 703.581.3706. For more info/pics, visit: www.bit.ly/2018Parker2110

2023 Bayliner T22CC Mercury 150Hp Outboard, Karavan Galvanized Trailer, Softtop, Cockpit and swim platform mats, Dual Battery and Switch, Simrad GPS, Portable Head, Raw Water Washdown, Anchor Roller, Bottom Paint, and more! $59,995 Riverside Marine, 410.686.1500, sales@riversideboats.com , www.riversideboats.com #21167

2023 Yamaha 222XE Twin Yamaha

1.8L Engines, Low Hours. $77,900 Beacon Light Marina, 410.335.6200, sales@beaconlightmarina.com , www.beaconlightmarina.com

22’ Grady-White ‘16 $75,000 Curtis Stokes 410.919.4900 curtis@curtisstokes.net www.curtisstokes.net

22’ Shamrock ‘99 $12,000 Curtis Stokes 410.919.4900 curtis@curtisstokes.net www.curtisstokes.net

2013 Everglades 230DC F300XCA Yamaha Outboard, 2012 Venture Aluminum Trailer, Mystic Green w/ White Hull, Bimini Top, Tower w/ Rocket Launchers and JL Audio Tower Speakers, Radar, Garmin GPS 4212, Garmin VHF, Smartcraft Monitor, Spotlight, Aerated Baitwell, Underwater Lights, Trim Tabs, Compass, 12V Adapter, Raw Water Washdown, Porta-Potti, Windshield Wiper, Rod Holders, Rod Storage, Ski-Tow, Dual Batteries w/ Switch, and more! $59,995 Riverside Marine, 410.686.1500, sales@riversideboats.com www.riversideboats.com #21008

2019 Kew West 244CC Yamaha F300UCA Outboard (473 Hours), Load Rite Aluminum Trailer, Garmin 7616 GPS, Uniden VHF Radio, Hardtop, Dual Battery, Portable Head, Raw Water Washdown, Windlass, Trim Tabs, Bottom Paint, and more! $79,995 Riverside Marine, 410.686.1500, sales@riversideboats.com , www.riversideboats.com #21162

2020 24’ Wellcraft 242 Fisherman

One owner boat w/ only 32 hours on a Yamaha 250Hp four stroke motor w/ warranty until 3/31/25. 2020 EZ Loader tandem axle trailer, electric windlass, Simrad electronics, VHF radio, Fusion marine audio system, three-sided enclosure, dual stern bait tanks, private head. $86,950 Deltaville, VA. Call Bob Hoefer 804.241.8924 or bob@yazuyachting.com www.yazuyachting.com

2022 Sportsman Open 242 Yamaha Vmax 250hp Outboard (203 Hours), Venture Aluminum Trailer, Garmin 1243xsv, Garmin VHF, Bow Table, Windlass, Trim Tabs, Underwater Lights, White Bottom Paint, Turbo Swing, and more! $89,500 Riverside Marine, 410.686.1500, sales@riversideboats.com , www.riversideboats.com #21180

2023 24’ Boston Whaler 240 Vantage

24’ 2020 Vanquish 24CC $99,900 On display at the Bay Bridge Boat Show! If you want to turn heads on the Bay this summer, this gorgeous runabout is the boat for you! This 2014 Vanquish 24 CC is a gem and in excellent condition. Low engine hours, Trailer, Bimini, Cocktail seating forward w/ Dodger, Garmin Chart plotter, Fusion Stereo. Call Matt Sansbury at 410.206.2755 or Matt @YachtBrokersofAnnapolis.com www.YachtBrokersofAnnapolis.com

2004 Grady White 258 Journey Beautiful single-owner boat, very wellkept and maintained. Powered by Yamaha F225Hp outboard engine. Price reduced! $39,900 Beacon Light Marina, 410.335.6200, sales@beaconlightmarina.com , www.beaconlightmarina.com

2006 Wellcraft 252 Coastal F250TUR Yamaha Outboard, 2008 Load Rite Roller Trailer, White Hull and Bottom, Windlass Anchor, VHF Radio, Garmin GPSMap 540S, Hours - 385, Sink, Raw Water Washdown, Bow Railing, Gunwale Molding, Trim Tabs, Volt Gauge, Clock, Engine Sync, Stereo/Speakers, Compass, and more! $31,995 Riverside Marine, 410.686.1500, sales@riversideboats.com , www.riversideboats.com #20826

2011 Grady White 255 Freedom Yamaha F300 w/ low hours. No bottom paint! $67,900 Beacon Light Marina, 410.335.6200, sales@beaconlightmarina.com , www.beaconlightmarina.com

2022 Yamaha 255 FSH Sport E Yamaha 1.8L S/C Engines 500HpTotal 12 Hours! $88,900 Trailer Included. Beacon Light Marina, 410.335.6200, sales@beaconlightmarina.com , www.beaconlightmarina.com

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2023 Pursuit DC266 Lift kept since new and serviced by local Pursuit dealer. Light grey hull w/ grey upholstery in great condition. Great boat for family or cruising w/ friends. Contact Bob Oberg at 410.320.3385 or Bob@NorthPointYachtSales.com www.NorthPointYachtSales.com

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One owner boat w/ 70 hours on Mercury 300Hp, 100-hour service complete, Passport Premier warranty package through 4/12/31, Simrad 12’ display, Halo 20 Plus radar, auto pilot, VHF. Private head, Glacier green hull, ceramic coating, tandem trailer. $209,000 Deltaville, VA. Call Bob Hoefer 804.241.8924 or bob@yazuyachting.com www.yazuyachting.com

2019 Formula 270 Bowrider Clean boat, single owner. Powered by a Mercruiser 502 I/O. $110,000 Beacon Light Marina, 410.335.6200, sales@beaconlightmarina.com , www.beaconlightmarina.com

2024 Nimbus T8 27’ New - Hull #311Well-equipped, fast day boat intended for activities and water sports. $199,000 Call Seattle Yachts Annapolis 410.397.7323 or www.seattleyachts.com

27’ Cherubini ‘13 $195,000 Jack Kelly 609.517.2822 jack@curtisstokes.net www.curtisstokes.net

2020 Boston Whaler 280 Outrage This listing will not last long! Rack stored and lightly used outfitted w/ upgrades and perfect for fishing offshore, cruising w/ the family or a day at the sandbar. Twin Merc 400s w/ only 279 hours! Contact Jack McGuire at 401.290.7066 or Jack@NorthPointYachtSales.com www.NorthPointYachtSales.com

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28’ 2021 Grady White Freedom 285 $249,900 On display at the Bay Bridge Boat Show! This 2021 Grady White 285 Freedom is in great shape! Lift kept, Twin Yamaha 300’s w/ the 200 hour service just completed, All NEW SeaDek just installed, Chart plotter, VHF radio, Fusion sound system, Spacious Head. Call Matt Sansbury at 410.206.2755 or Matt @YachtBrokersofAnnapolis.com www.YachtBrokersofAnnapolis.com

28’ Pacemaker Fly Bridge 1972 All fiberglass, twin 350’s, updated in every way! 10.5 beam runs great, sleeps 6, full galley and head. Rigged to fish or weekender. Baltimore, MD. Asking $25,000 OBO Contact: twhisted@gmail.com - More info/ photos: www.bit.ly/1972Pacemaker

2001 C-Hawk 29 Sport Cabin Equipped w/ a Chevy 454 MAG paired w/ a Mercruiser Bravo II outdrive (1480 hrs). Microphone, GPS, auxiliary station. $35,000 OBO Call or text 302.228.6411. For more info/pics, visit: www.bit.ly/2001CHawk29

2023 Nimbus T9 30’ New - Hull #95Single Mercury 450R, Foiled HullGraphite, Thruster, Radar, underwater lights and more. Yacht quality in a modern dayboat design. $270,000 Call Seattle Yachts Annapolis 410.397.7323 or www.seattleyachts.com

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2024 Nimbus C9 30’ New - Hull #137Single Mercury V10-350, X-Edition, Eco-Teak, Zipwake, Windlass, Bow thruster. Perfect modern day boat. $290,000 Call Seattle Yachts Annapolis 410.397.7323 or www.seattleyachts.com

(Elba) 31’ Ocean Master ‘98 $79,500 Curtis Stokes 410.919.4900 curtis@curtisstokes.net www.curtisstokes.net

2000 Formula 31 PC FULLY LOADED! T/5.7L 310Hp Mercruiser FWC, B3, Kohler gen, AC/HT, Raymarine axiom, Quantum radar, full canvas & isinglass, sleeps 6. Well-maintained w/ $11K recent work. Kept indoors. Price Reduced $31,000 202.798.0443 or jperez9630@gmail.com

2004 Nordic Tug 32’ BrokerageLow hours on Cummins and genset; AC/heat; Bow-thruster; Updated electronics; Estate sale; In Annapolis. Call Rod Rowan 703.593.7531 or www.seattleyachts.com

32’ 2021 Sea Ray 320 Sundancer $274,900 On display at the Bay Bridge Boat Show! Single owner and Lift Kept! Step into a world of luxury and precision w/ the 2021 Sea Ray 320 Sundancer, a masterpiece of design and engineering crafted for those who appreciate the finer things on the water. This sleek express cruiser combines style w/ functionality, offering an unparalleled boating experience. Call Drake Bowers at 703.869.8162 or Drake@YachtBrokersofAnnapolis.com www.YachtBrokersofAnnapolis.com

(Gayle Force Wins) 33’ Wellcraft 3300 Coastal ‘96 $40,000 Curtis Stokes 410.919.4900 curtis@curtisstokes.net www.curtisstokes.net

(Lady Nicole) 33’ Bertram ‘80 $45,000 Curtis Stokes 410.919.4900 curtis@curtisstokes.net www.curtisstokes.net

(Sweet Katrinka) 33’ Sea Ray 1998 $75,000 Jason Hinsch 410.507.1259 jason@curtisstokes.net www.curtisstokes.net

33’ Bavaria Vida 33 2023 DEMO BIG SAVINGS - $75,000 - lightly used DEMO boat. Fast cruiser 40+. Fun boat with tons of room. Twin Merc 300Hp surrounded by hydraulic swim platform. Axius joystick, large retractable sunroof, galley up. Below: A/C, head/shwr, comfortable lounge area. $418,540 Call S&J Yachts for details 410.639.2777, www.sjyachts.com

(Dottie K) 34’ Silverton ‘05 $114,500 Curtis Stokes 410.919.4900 curtis@curtisstokes.net www.curtisstokes.net

2023 Tiara Sport 34LS Price Recently reduced for spring sale. Walk-around, outdoor galley, sun pad, perfect for luxury day yachting w/ relaxation and fun on the water. Contact David Malkin at 443.790.2786 or David@NorthPointYachtSales.com www.NorthPointYachtSales.com

(Dilligaf) 35’ Great Harbour TT35 ‘21 $287,900 Jason Hinsch 410.507.1259 jason@curtisstokes.net www.curtisstokes.net

2024 Pursuit S358 Twin Yamaha 450 XTO’s, Seakeeper, Joystick controls, Generator, Sun Shade and more. Comfortable cruising or fishing. Popular new model that won’t last long. Contact Chris Beardsley at 315.447.1251 or Chris@NorthPointYachtSales.com www.NorthPointYachtSales.com

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35’ Beneteau Swift Trawler 35 2018 Single Owner. Not too big, not too small, go anywhere trawler. Plenty of exterior & interior space to spread out and enjoy your time on the water. Excellent condition. Many desirable factory upgrades. $410,000 S&J Yachts, 410.639.2777, www.sjyachts.com

(Eltinar) 36’ Kadey-Krogen ‘86 $145,000 Curtis Stokes 410.919.4900 curtis@curtisstokes.net www.curtisstokes.net

1988 Albin Trawler 36’ BrokerageClassic two-cabin trawler, perfect for cruising, doing “The Loop” or just living aboard. Asking $62,500 Call Bill O’Malley 410.703.9058 or www.seattleyachts.com

1990 36’ Nauset Trawler 36 1 cabin 1 head, dual helm, extended flybridge, outboard, windlass, Westerbeke 5kw generator, inverter/charger, single CAT 3208 TA, 8 - 13 knots. 10’ Avon dingy w/ 3.5Hp Nissan, full maintenance, trip logs, and oil sample reports. $69,950 Deltaville, VA. Call Bob Hoefer 804.241.8924 or bob@yazuyachting.com www.yazuyachting.com

2018 Legacy 36’ Brokerage - Flag Blue hull, VERY nicely maintained. 480 Cummins w/ low hours. Galley down, genset, 3-zone AC, lots more. Asking $499,000 Call Dave van den Arend 443.850.4197 or www.seattleyachts.com

2021 Sea Fox 368 Very well equipped. Twin Yamaha 425’s w/ less than 100 hours and warranty through August 2025. Incl genset, Seakeeper, AC and more! Contact David Malkin at 443.790.2786 or David@NorthPointYachtSales.com www.NorthPointYachtSales.com

36’ Fratelli Aprea Sorrento 2022 Luxurious Yacht w/ Stunning Interior & Spectacular Performance! Enjoy a dry and very comfortable ride at 30+ knots. Handcrafted in Italy for over 130 years by the Fratelli family. Stand out from the crowd w/ this very elegant Yacht! Lightly used as a demo boat. Other luxurious models available 24’ to 52’. S&J Yachts, 410.639.2777, www.sjyachts.com

2020 Jeanneau NC 37 New to market. Michael Peters hull design, Volvo power for reliable and easy handling. Life on one level, side door access to helm, fully opening sliding glass door aft, head w/ separate shower. Contact David Malkin at 443.790.2786 or David@NorthPointYachtSales.com www.NorthPointYachtSales.com

37’ MAKAI M37 2025 The luxury sports cruiser! Now in the U.S. and available for test runs. Italian sports designer Emanuele Rossi created this sports car inspired power catamaran. Galley up, 2 staterooms each w/ ensuite head & standing headroom throughout. $889,000 Call us now - S&J Yachts, 410.971.1071, www.sjyachts.com

2019 Tiara Sport 38LS Price Drop Spring Sale! Equipped w/ triple Yamaha 350’s, sharp dark blue hull w/ matching engine paint. She’s in the water and ready for the next adventure! Contact David Malkin at 443.790.2786 or David@NorthPointYachtSales.com www.NorthPointYachtSales.com

2023 Tiara Yachts 38LS Superior Fuel Economy! 300Hp engine pkg. Turn key and dealer maintained w/ all the right options incl. Seakeeper, icemaker, spotlight, and more! Contact Mike Coe at 410.387.8859 or Mike@NorthPointYachtSales.com www.NorthPointYachtSales.com

1998 Legacy 40 Flybridge Wellmaintained, ideal for a couple or small family to do The Loop. Bow/Stern Thruster, Northern Lights Generator. Rare opportunity to find a Flybridge w/ a single engine in great condition. Contact David Cox at 410.310.3476 or DavidCox@NorthPointYachtSales.com www.NorthPointYachtSales.com

2022 Nimbus 405C 40’ BrokerageThree cabin, two head layout. Superbly equipped for coastal cruising/loop. This boat completed The Loop in 2023! Air, Genset, Diesel heat, Bow & Stern Thrusters, Freezer, Tender & More! Ready to Cruise! Asking $675,000over 1M to replace today. Call Jeff Jordan 410.320.5183 or www.seattleyachts.com

2024 Nordic Tug 40’ New - Hull #12. Cummins Engine & Genset Specs. Air, Thrusters and more! Available NOW! Call Seattle Yachts Annapolis410.397.7323 or www.seattleyachts.com

40’ 2017 Sea Ray Fly 400 $549,900 On display at the Bay Bridge Boat Show! This boat is a must see!!! SeaKeeper Gyro Stabilizer, Hydraulic Swim Platform, Joystick, Yacht Controller, Outdoor grilling station. and much more! Call Matt Sansbury at 410.206.2755 or Matt @YachtBrokersofAnnapolis.com www.YachtBrokersofAnnapolis.com

40’ Bavaria R40 Coupe 2023 DEMO SAVE BIG - over $200,000 - lightly used DEMO boat. Enjoy her in Florida for the Winter, then take her wherever you want to go! Great Loop? Retractable sunroof. Large light-filled salon w/ galley & dining area. 2 lg staterooms w/ centerline berths, 2 heads, retractable swim platform… Schedule your test run now! $699,000 S&J Yachts, 410.639.2777, www.sjyachts.com

2000 Sea Ray 410 Express Cruiser Price recently reduced. Very well cared for and in excellent condition w/ many upgrades. Repowered in 2015. Perfect for entertaining and weekend getaways. Contact Chris Beardsley at 315.447.1251 or Chris@NorthPointYachtSales.com www.NorthPointYachtSales.com

2023 Nimbus T-11 41’ Brokerage OUR TRADE - Twin 300 Mercs. Joystick, Thruster, Open day boat layout w/ yacht construction quality. 2 Cabins and enclosed head. $394,500 (Over $550K to buy new). Well-equipped! Call Gordon Bennett 410.739.4432 or www.seattleyachts.com

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Nimbus C-11 41’ New - Hull #83Twin 400 Mercs. Joystick, Thruster, Commuter layout w/ yacht construction quality. 2 Cabins and enclosed head. $700,000 Call Seattle Yachts Annapolis 410.397.7323 or www.seattleyachts.com

2025 Nimbus W11 41’ New - Hull #46. Foiled Hull, Twin Mercury Verado V-10 400XXL, Mooring Sunshades, EcoTeak, Zipwake & Bow Thruster, Windlass, Air Con, Simrad Electronics Package and More. $700,000 Call Seattle Yachts Annapolis 410.397.7323 or www.seattleyachts.com

41’ Bavaria SR41

DEMO BIG SAVINGS $90,000 - lightly used DEMO boat. Modern family cruiser. Enjoy outdoor living w/ all the amenities & spacious indoor living w/ 2nd galley, salon and 2 large staterooms. A/C, large electric sunroof, sunpad fwd & aft, much more. Schedule your test run now. $659,345 S&J Yachts, 410.639.2777, www.sjyachts.com

1990 Nautique 42’ Sportfish Twin cat 3208s. 8kw Onan, teak cockpit, transom door, pulpit, queen centerline cabin, double guest cabin, head w/ walk in shower, galley up, custom all-teak interior, hard top on flybridge. Great liveaboard! $69,000 704.425.4108

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Brokerage & Classified

42’ 2023 Boston Whaler 420 Outrage $1,299,000 This is an absolute showstopper you won’t want to miss! Meticulously maintained, lift-kept, SeaKeeper Stabilizer, Joystick Control, Triple Axiom XL Chartplotters, Outriggers, Generator, Upgraded Sound System, and so much more! Call Matt Sansbury at 410.206.2755 or Matt @YachtBrokersofAnnapolis.com www.YachtBrokersofAnnapolis.com

42’ Jones 2000 Powered

QSM11 – 650Hp. Just returned from a 1400-mile voyage from Bahamas. Located in Hurlock, MD at Suicide Bridge Restaurant Marina. Asking $175,000 Call Dave – 410.829.4383

43’ Tiara 4300 Sovran 2009 High quality workmanship and performance & hard to find. Meticulously maintained w/ all service records are available to a serious buyer. IPS-600 Volvo, Joystick controls make her a joy for shorthanded yachtsman. $339,000 S&J Yachts, 410.639.2777, www.sjyachts.com

44’ 2005 Albin 44 Well-maintained and cared for; 2cabin/2head – new electronics & low engine hours. Twin turbocharged and intercooled Yanmar 6CXM-GTE2 engines. Onan generator & 2 zone heat/AC. $299,000 S&J Yachts, 410.639.2777, www.sjyachts.com

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(Gotlsf) 46’ Grand Banks ‘89 $279,200 Jason Hinsch 410.507.1259 jason@curtisstokes.net www.curtisstokes.net

46’ Matthews 1973 RARE All fiberglass sport fisherman. 1 of 12 manufactured. Total refit, like new! Includes: 11’ Boston Whaler w/ new 15Hp Mercury outboard. $125,000 Call 443.534.9473

2022 Prestige Yachts 460 Fly 47’ Baltimore, MD. Asking $949,000 Seakeeper Equipped. Like-New Condition. Several years of remaining Volvo factory warranty. Most volume mid 40’ yacht on the market. Price Reduction for Spring Sale. To schedule showing or for more information, please contact Ian Dimka: 410.693.7386 or ian@cyc.yachts www.chesapeakeyachtcenter.com

2022 Tiara Yachts 48LS Great opportunity for a very well-maintained boat at a big discount to new. Captain maintained. Terrace door and Triple V12 600Hp engines offer control & performance. Contact Bob Oberg at 410.320.3385 or Bob@NorthPointYachtSales.com www.NorthPointYachtSales.com

48’ 2014 Sabre 48 SE Stunning Downeast design & Claret hull. Twin 550Hp Cummins engines, Zeus pod drives – Max speed 38kts. 2 staterooms w/ private heads, spacious salon, & fully equipped galley. $795,000 S&J Yachts, 410.639.2777, www.sjyachts.com

2023 Tiara Yachts C49 Coupe Rare opportunity for an almost new Tiara. Well maintained and stored indoors for winters perfect for long-distance cruising or weekend adventures. This boat is a head turner! Contact Bob Oberg at 410.320.3385 or Bob@ NorthPointYachtSales.com www.NorthPointYachtSales.com

2015 Prestige Yachts 500 S 50’ Rock Hall, MD. Asking $634,000 Award Winning 3-Stateroom Layout. Tender Garage. IndoorOutdoor Salon/Helm. Excellent Condition and ready for her next home! To schedule showing or for more information, please contact Ian Dimka: 410.693.7386 or ian@cyc.yachts www.chesapeakeyachtcenter.com

2017 Prestige Yachts 500 S 50’ Rock Hall, MD. Asking $699,000 Grey Oak Wood. Well-Maintained. Ready for Spring delivery. To schedule showing or for more information, please contact Ian Dimka: 410.693.7386 or ian@cyc.yachts www.chesapeakeyachtcenter.com

2003 51’ Dettling Express Cruiser 51 Meticulously maintained, comfortable cruising between 10 & 20 Knots. Dual Cummins 450Hp engines w/ new mounts & shaft seals, 13.5KW genset, 2 cabin – 2 head layout, pilot house, spacious salon & cockpit. $629,000 Deltaville, VA. Call Jon Hutchings 804.567.0093 or jon@yazuyachting.com www.yazuyachting.com

2022 Prestige Yachts 520 Fly 52’ Baltimore, MD. Asking $1,199,000 Volvo DPS installed. Most outfitted, most immaculate 520 on pre-owned market. To schedule showing or for more information, please contact Ian Dimka: 410.693.7386 or ian@cyc.yachts www.chesapeakeyachtcenter.com

2023 Prestige 520 52’ S. Washington, DC. Asking $1,399,000 Like-New. Remaining Prestige Factory Warranty. To schedule showing or for more information, please contact Ian Dimka: 410.693.7386 or ian@cyc.yachts www.chesapeakeyachtcenter.com

53’ Selene 53 Ocean Trawler 2003 430Hp Cummins engine & 52Hp Yanmar “get home” engine. High-quality ocean-going vessel w/ estimated range of 3,851 NM, 1,100 gal of fuel, & 400 gal of water. 3 cabins, 2 heads, salon, galley, pilot house, & flybridge. Equipped w/ 12.5 KW generator, AC, water maker, & more. $685,000 S&J Yachts, 843.872.8080, www.sjyachts.com

53’ 2000 Carver 530 Voyager Pilothouse New listing coming soon! Spacious, stylish cruiser w/ a luxurious salon, 3 staterooms, flybridge seating for 8, & ample fuel capacity. Designed for comfort, entertaining, & extended cruising. $299,000 S&J Yachts, 843.872.8080, www.sjyachts.com

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2011 Meridian 541 Sedan 54’ Annapolis, MD. Asking $549,000 Sharp black painted hull. Terrific layout w/ galley up and aft. Huge flybridge w/ A/C. Joystick docking w/ Skyhook. To schedule showing or for more information, please contact Chuck Meyers: 703.999.7696 or chuck @cyc.yachts www.chesapeakeyachtcenter.com

2007 Marquis Yachts 59 Flybridge 59’ Annapolis, MD. Asking $695,000 Excellent Condition. Climate Controlled Flybridge w/ Hardtop. Full beam king master. To schedule showing or for more information, please contact Chuck Meyers: 703.999.7696 or chuck@cyc.yachts www.chesapeakeyachtcenter.com

2019 Prestige Yachts 590 Fly 59’ Chesapeake City, MD. Asking $1,199,000 Absolutely Amazing Condition. UTD on all preventative maintenance and services. Motivated seller! To schedule showing or for more information, please contact Ian Dimka: 410.693.7386 or ian@cyc.yachts www.chesapeakeyachtcenter.com

2020 Prestige Yachts 590 Fly, OUR TRADE 59’ Baltimore, MD. Asking $1,199,080 Amazing Condition. Outfitted w/ ALL factory options and upgrades. Remaining engine/pod warranty. Custom flybridge enclosure. Available for immediate delivery. To schedule showing or for more information, please contact Ian Dimka: 410.693.7386 or ian@cyc.yachts www.chesapeakeyachtcenter.com

2022 Prestige Yachts 590 Fly 59’ Annapolis, MD. Asking $1,495,000 Like-New Condition. Single-Owner Yacht. Remaining Prestige and Cummins Warranties. To schedule showing or for more information, please contact Ian Dimka: 410.693.7386 or ian@cyc.yachts www.chesapeakeyachtcenter.com

61’ Buddy Davis 61 Convertible 1987 Iconic sportfisher w/ 3 staterooms/3 heads, freshly rebuilt Detroit Diesels 12V92TA, updated electronics, teak finishes, and premium fishing amenities. $349,000 S&J Yachts, 410.639.2777, www.sjyachts.com

2019 Princess Yachts V65 65’ Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Asking $2,495,000 Low hours, fully serviced, and turnkey. 28 knot cruise! 4 staterooms/ 3 heads. To schedule showing or for more information, please contact Chuck Meyers: 703.999.7696 or chuck@cyc.yachts www.chesapeakeyachtcenter.com

2023 Princess Yachts Y72 72’ Palm Beach, FL. Asking $4,695,000 Likenew condition. Low Hours. Original Owner. Highly optioned and Capt. maintained. To schedule showing or for more information, please contact Chuck Meyers: 703.999.7696 or chuck@cyc.yachts www.chesapeakeyachtcenter.com

Brokerage/ Classified Order Form

MARKETPLACE & CLASSIFIED SECTIONS

Dock Hand/Dock Staff FT & PT April-October. $15 hourly pay plus tips $$ to tie-up boats located at a busy dock bar location in Annapolis. Boating knowledge is a plus. 410.263.1981 Download application at www.schoonerwoodwind.com/employment

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HELP WANTED

Seeking Part Time Delivery Drivers Looking for a reliable driver to assist with magazine distribution routes in Maryland, three days per month. Compensation is based on the number of stops. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license in good standing, a dependable vehicle, and the ability to lift up to 25 lbs. For more details, please email info@proptalk.com

Yacht Sales - Curtis Stokes and Associates, Inc. is hiring new salespeople for our Chesapeake area operation. Candidates must be honest, ethical and have boating experience. This is a commission only position. Contact Curtis Stokes at 410.919.4900 or curtis@curtisstokes.net www.curtisstokes.net

MARINE SERVICES

MARINE SERVICES

30’-50’ Deepwater Slips for Sale & Rent Flag Harbor Condo Marina on western shore of Chesapeake in St. Leonard, MD. Slip sales & rentals 410.586.0070/ fhca@flagharbor.com. Storage & Repairs 410.586.1915/ flagharborservices@gmail.com www.flagharbor.com

Sailor’s Wharf Marina on Mill Creek off White Hall Bay, 20-to-45-foot slips with water & 30-amp electric. 1651 Orchard Beach Road, Annapolis, MD 21409. For more information, please call 443.336.3615 or email sailorswharfmarina@gmail.com

Liveaboard Slip Available at The Wharf Secure your 50’ liveaboard slip at The Wharf Marina. Includes 50-amp power, fresh water, and stunning views. Ideal for year-round living or weekend escapes. Ready for your boat! Contact: ramseyrposton@gmail.com

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Anniversary

Maverick Boat Group (MBG) marks its 40th anniversary, celebrating four decades of innovation, craftsmanship, and a steadfast commitment to delivering an unmatched on-the-water experience. Since its founding in 1985, MBG has remained at the forefront of boatbuilding, earning the trust of anglers and families by delivering vessels that seamlessly blend hardcore fishing capability with everyday use. The milestone celebration kicked off during MBG’s Employee Appreciation Breakfast on March 6, when the company honored the hardworking team that has been instrumental in its success. “Our employees are the driving force behind MBG,” said Christopher Gratz, president of Maverick Boat Group. “For 40 years, their passion and commitment to excellence have shaped every boat that leaves our facility, solidifying our legacy as an industry leader.” From the backcountry shallows to offshore waters, MBG’s lineup—Maverick, Hewes, Pathfinder, and Cobia Boats—has evolved alongside its customers, pushing boundaries in design, performance, and technology. With an unwavering focus on innovation and a deep respect for the craft, MBG has set the standard in the marine industry for four decades. As MBG looks to the future, it remains committed to building the most trusted boats on the water, expanding innovation, and delivering the ride and reliability that have defined the brand for four decades. maverickboatgroup.com

Debut

S&J Yachts announces the U.S. debut of the Makai 37 (M37). The team of Makai founders has decades of experience at the very top levels of the catamaran industry. Makai partnered with Italian sports yacht designer Emanuele Rossi to create a sports car inspired power catamaran design. The game changing Makai 37 is the epitome of innovative design, stunning lines, luxury interiors, and exceptional performance. The Makai air glide shock absorbing system enhances efficiency as speed increases, reducing fuel consumption and ensuring a comfortable carefree voyage. The M37 is not only a sport boat but also a cruiser. At 37 feet, this model boasts a spacious cockpit with galley up and two large staterooms, each with an ensuite head and standing headroom throughout. Enjoy an exciting day on the water with family and friends with the option for extended time aboard in comfort and style. The fit and finish of Makai is quite exceptional using the highest quality materials, and her performance is simply powerful. You will not be disappointed! sjyachts.com

Appointed

Haven Harbour Marina Resorts managing director Charlie Petosa was recently appointed to the Marine Trades Association of Maryland (MTAM) board of directors. Charlie will serve his term by helping guide the future of the advocacy organization—particularly in matters of workforce development. “Throughout my professional career, some of my most rewarding and impactful work has been through the boards I’ve served on,” said Charlie. “Joining the MTAM board at this time will set the stage for more of this fulfilling work in the future.” MTAM is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the recreational marine industry and the preservation of waterways on which its member businesses rely. Since its founding in 1975, the organization has come to comprise nearly 400 marine-related entities, with a board of directors representative of all

aspects of the industry and geographic areas of the state. Charlie has previously and proudly served on the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum board of governors, as well as the United States Superyacht Association board of directors, amongst other distinguished organizations. Haven Harbour Marina and Haven Harbour South are proud MTAM members. Learn more about the organization and what they do at mtam.org.

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PropTalk Celebrates 20th Anniversary!

Whether you’ve been reading PropTalk Magazine for years or this is the very first time you’re picking it up (thanks to the official Boat Show Guide), we want to invite you to celebrate our upcoming anniversary with us. The premiere issue of PropTalk was printed in July 2005, and every year since then we’ve put out a quality free magazine 12 times a year. Thank you for reading! Here’s a look back at some of our May covers over the years. Do you remember picking up any of these at a past Bay Bridge Boat Show?

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