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ON THE COVER:

VOLUME 06 ISSUE 04

58 Chesapeake Boatshop Reports presented by

26 Spring Open Houses

28 Bay Bridge Boat Show

34 Indian Summer, Not Commissioned Yet by Charlie Iliff

37 Weather by Kendall Osborne

40 I Can’t Fish by Merf Moerschel

44 Live Aboards by Merf Moerschel

46 Trailer Trouble by Bob Cerullo

50 Old Boat Bug by Charlie Iliff

52 Center for Marine Biology by Tim Campbell

29 Spring Fitting Out

Opening Day fun in the 2009 Boatyard Bar & Grill Tournament. Photo by Randy Mank, heliphoto.orgThe Wm. B. Tennison sits up on

McCready’s railway for winter repairs. She is the only surviving buyboat converted from sail. Photo by Bill Griffin.

Diana and Tom Bulger get a 26-foot Bayliner called

Princess ready for the spring spash a few years ago. Photo

by Joe Evans/PropTalk

Photo by C.D. Dollar42 Kids Camps


DEPARTMENTS10 Senior Editor’s Notebook

12 Letters to the Editor

14 Dock Talk

20 Chesapeake Tides

22 Chesapeake Boating Calendar presented by the Boatyard Bar & Grill

54 Cruising Club Notes

52 Subscription Form

56 Racing Report57 Salty Talk by Bob Cerullo

68 Fishing News and Forecasts by C.D. Dollar

74 Brokerage and Classified Sections

83 Brokerage Form

83 Index of Advertisers

84 Marketplace Section

86 Chesapeake Classic

IN THIS ISSUE

62 Chesapeake Bay Fishing 2010 - Forecasts, Tournaments, Tools, News, and More

by C.D. Dollar, Eric Burnley, and Ric Burnley

Landing a black drum. Photo by C.D. Dollar


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Gary has contributed to PropTalk and SpinSheet for years, and we’re thrilled to have him at the helm of PropTalk. This month, he gathered the Boatshop Reports. Next month look for his byline in more features and editorials. He has a great vi-sion for PropTalk. You’re going to love it!

Feel free to let Gary know what you want to see in these pages. It’s your maga-

Dear Readers,Change in is the air. The last snow

is melting, boatyards are starting to hum, and everywhere boat owners are

run of the season is close. The same can be said of the reced-

ing recession. New businesses are opening, boats are being delivered to their new owners, and tournaments are reporting increased registrations. It’s all good.

Prop-Talk should have some good news of our own to share. As a PropTalk read-er, you already know that we’ve signed on as a sponsor of the new Maryland Boatbuilders and Dealers Expo, we’re sponsoring more tournaments and ren-dezvous than ever before, and we’ve increased the number of stories in-cluded in each issue. So, you may be wondering what more there can be.

We are excited to anounce that Gary Reich has joined us as Editor of this

not letting Ruth go anywhere. She’ll still be here taking care of our Clubs, collecting news for Dock Talk, and re-galing us with tales “out of her mind.” She’ll just be sharing the stage with Gary, who has years of experience in the marine industry, starting with 10 years at Fawcett Boat Supplies and 11 years of live-aboard life. Recently he spent six years as managing editor of The Waterway Guide.

Great News From PropTalk

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zine, and he’s ready to listen. Send him an e-mail at [email protected].

And, when you next see Ruth, thank her for pinch hitting while we waited for Gary to arrive. She’s been the “man behind the curtain” for the past few months and ran this magazine full-throttle into the spring!

Cheers,Mary Ewenson, Publisher

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Senior Editor’s Notebook with Ruth Christie

On February 24, after multiple blankets of snow had mostly melted away, my brother-in-law’s

31-foot Stamas nearly sank in its slip on Cadle Creek. When our next-door neigh-bors noticed that the boat looked low in the water, they immediately called my hus-band to say as much. Jim then called my brother-in-law, who quickly got on the horn with Casa Rio Marina nearby, BoatU.S., and others.

Luckily, Charles (Chuck) Holm III works at the ma-rina and was available to re-spond, saying, “When news of a boat sinking comes in, it’s the 911 call of our business. Over the course of a year, we’ll respond to a half a dozen of these.” Chuck is certi!ed to work on outboards and marine generators and has worked at the marina for two years now. And, he used to be a marine diver.

“I dropped everything I was doing, loaded up the truck with a generator and pump, and grabbed all the tools I could think of that I would need. When I got to the dock, the boat’s twin 225 outboards were almost completely submerged, and the boat was iced into its slip. I assessed the situation and brought some equip-ment down to the dock. I !rst quickly chipped away at the ice and moved the boat near the dock. I then ripped up a plastic grocery bag into bits and pieces and jammed them into all the thorough-hulls I could reach to stop water from continuing to enter the boat. Luckily, the dock had electricity. I stayed on the dock and put a 110-volt water pump in the boat. It kicked into action, and the boat started to lift back up. Meanwhile, the neighbor came by and o"ered help if needed as did our general manager, Rich-ard Maldeis.”

“When she was high enough out of the water that my body weight wasn’t a prob-lem, I boarded the boat, found a 2.5-gallon bucket onboard, and hand bailed to speed things up. She came up nicely; it was one of the easiest rises I’ve done. I made sure her batteries and bilge pumps worked and returned to the marina.”

“#e good news is the engines never were completely submerged, and no water got inside the cabin. She didn’t go all the way down to the bottom. If we had left her alone for two more hours, it would have been a di"erent story. We would probably have had to call in a diver. Sometimes, though, when a boat sinks, you can use the four surrounding pilings to jack her up with air-!lled lift bags and a diver.

#e goal is to get the boat up high enough so the pumps can catch up with the water coming in. Each situation is di"erent, though.”

“I returned to the boat the next day, double-checked to make sure she was OK, and got both outboards to start. With 50-knot winds expected the next day and the

creek cleared somewhat of ice, we decided to have the owner arrange a tow to Rhode River Marina for a full checkup. My marina was still iced in. I untied and stayed on the boat while TowBoatU.S. out of Annapolis towed her to the marina; I wanted to make sure everything was secured. Richard met us at Rhode River Marina, picked me up, and got me back to my truck. Before I left the boat, she had been backed up to the bulkhead and had already been picked up by that facility’s big forklift. Safe and sound.”

When we last spoke, Chuck reminded me that while winterizing my own boat, he had noticed that the port engine didn’t take in the antifreeze well. He just wanted to make sure we got that checked out before the spring splash at Casa Rio Marina.

#is just goes to show you how important it is to develop a solid rela-

tionship with a marina and its sta". We’ve used the services of Casa Rio Marina for about 20 years now; we don’t nickle and time them, and they don’t nickel and dime us. #e marina has always taken good care of us and our boats.

We can’t thank you enough, Chuck.

A Temporary Assignment

That Sinking Feeling

Going above and beyond... Chuck Holm says, “It’s my job.”


L e t t e r s

We Want to Hear From You.Send your thoughts and

letters to [email protected].

Hi PropTalk:What a surprise on page 11 of the March PropTalk. You have a letter from John and Sharon Sarle on Ma-harani from Marathon, FL. John and Sharon are long, long time members and supporters of the Silverton Owners Club. #ey own a Mainship, which is built on the same assembly line with the Silverton over at the factory in Millville. #eir Mainship model was built back in the days between the trawler periods.

Mainship started out in the late 1970s with all trawler-type boats, then they had a period in the early 1990s where they went contemporary and competed with Silverton. When the Luhrs Marine Group (they own Silverton and Mainship) realized they were their own competition, they took Mainship back to trawl-ers. But, owners of contemporary models have more in common with us than the trawler owners in the Main-ship group. So we allow Mainships in our group, as well as those who don’t own a boat at all or those who are shopping for one.

My boat is kept at Georgetown Yacht Basin on the Sassafras in Georgetown, MD. I don’t have anyone to go boating with, so I have to go by myself. (My husband died almost four years ago.) So, I need a marina with an excellent sta" and plenty of them. In the summer, they hire lots of young high school and college kids to help out, and they are always available until 8 p.m. #ey help me tie up when I come in by myself, which is almost every time I go out. I have the marina on speed dial on my cell phone, and I give them a call when I am in front of the Granary Restaurant on my way in. #ey always have somebody down at my slip to catch the lines. #ey also arranged for me to have a T-head slip on the end of a $oating dock up near the parking lot and near their o%ce to help me out.

Anyway, it’s a small world! Nyla Deputy

New Castle, DE

Dear PropTalk:Congratulations! I believe this March issue has the best content since PropTalk began publication, and I’ve read them all. Keep up the good work.

Bruce Krause Annapolis

!anks, Bruce. We couldn’t put this magazine together each and every month without great readers and writers all over the Bay. Keep on reading us and don’t hesitate to give us a piece of your mind. -R.C.

Whoa, Boy!Mother Nature: 1. #e Bay: 0. Readers have been shar-ing their tall tales of damage from recent winter storms this year. Here are two photos that will give you pause. Send similar photos to [email protected].

Jack Deckelman’s crew pumping out a house boat, which sank at Bay View Marina in Fells Point, MD February 17. Photo by Thomas C. Scilipoti

Carnage from the not-so-lucky roof collapse of J dock at George-town Yacht Basin. Photo courtesy of Dave van den Arend

Nyla Deputy’s Silverton

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W ant to see custom boats and the Marylanders who make ’em? #en, here’s another great rea-

son to celebrate spring in Cambridge, MD. #e brand-new Maryland Boatbuilders and Dealers Expo April 10-11 will celebrate the many boatbuilders, dealers, and other people who make boating and boats hap-pen across the state.

Organizer Kirsten Strohmer of MTS Broadcasting says, “Cambridge is my own town and boasts a fantastic venue called Sailwinds Park situated right on the Choptank River. When Martin Hardy of Composite Yacht asked us about using the park for a boatbuilders’ event, we jumped at the chance. He told me that Maryland is one of four states known for boatbuilding; the other three are Florida, Maine, and North Carolina. He also told me the his-tory of boatbuilding in Cambridge. I was so interested in all of this that I thought, ‘Marylanders need a way to celebrate our

rich history and give our boatbuilders the attention they deserve.’”

“Martin gave me names and numbers of builders, I went through PropTalk Maga-zine for more names and numbers, and I made lots and LOTS of calls. #e response from the boatbuilders has been full of ex-citement and positive energy! Nine builders are bringing their custom work for display inside Governors Hall. Outside, we’ll have boat dealers, custom !shing rods, custom lures, kayaks, canoes, jet skis, and anything else related to water recreation. Cambridge Main Street will even have a boat swap on a portion of the campus! Of course, we’ll have crab cakes, fried oysters, cream of crab soup, subs and sandwiches, beer, soda, and

water,” Strohmer adds. “I’m very excited for this year’s show and can’t wait for next year!”

The Real DealsFresh from the pages of PropTalk’s Boatshop Reports, here are some of the boatbuilders you’ll be able to meet and greet during the Expo:

Reid Bandy of Bandy Boats in Annapolis (bandyboats.com),Tom Campbell of Campbell Custom

Yachts in Oxford (campbellsboatyard.com),

Martin Hardy of Com-posite Yacht in Trappe (compositeyacht.biz),

George Hazzard of Wooden Boat Restora-tion in Millington

(woodenboatrestorationllc.com),Jerry LeCompte from Dockside Boat Works in Cordova (docksideboatworks.com),Pete Mathews of Mathews Brothers in Denton (mathewsboats.com),Joe Reid of Mast and Mallet in Edgewater (mastandmallet.com),John Swain of Schooner Sultana fame in Chestertown (sultanaprojects.org), and last but not least:Tom Weaver of Eastport Yacht Com-pany in Annapolis (eastportyacht.com).

For years, these master shipwrights have been making boats that charm the socks o" customers. Don’t be shy; click to their websites to learn more about the people

who make dreamboats happen. #en, meet them at the Expo; they’ll be waiting for you. And, Saturday at 1 p.m., don’t miss Swain’s 20- to 30-minute slide presenta-tion on the Sultana’s construction.

More about the ExpoAll weekend long, you’ll see sport!shers, hydroplanes, trawlers, Jon boats, sail-boats, and more. Check out !shing and recreational gear and an array of boating supplies. Be part of the public boat swap,

which bene!ts Cam-bridge Main Street, the town’s goodwill ambas-sador, if you will. #e action (in the form of indoor exhibits and ex-hibitors) will all happen at Sailwinds Park—rain or shine—April 10-11. With admission a mere $5, it’s the best deal in town. Doors open at 9 a.m. While you’re there, chat up PropTalk sta"ers; we are one of the proud sponsors of this new event. And, if

you want to swap a boat, call Jim Du"y at (410) 228-0020 or e-mail him at o"[email protected].

About Sailwinds Park#is Visitors Center is much more than a place to appease the information needs of visitors. Sure, it’s got a wealth of help-ful sta" and colorful, printed materials to answer any question you might have about what’s going on all over Dorchester County throughout the year. What makes this place special is its meandering paths and waterfowl sculpture along the waterfront, its expansive views across the Route 50 Bridge over the Choptank River, and the many festivals and concerts by big-name talents that are hosted there. It’s also safe to say that the facility boasts the biggest tot lot (kids’ playground) on the Bay and prob-ably the galaxy, for that matter. For more information, visit sailwindscambridge.com and tell them PropTalk sent you.

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T his year, why add to the nation’s consumption of plastic? You can build your own wooden canoe,

rowing ski", or sailing ski" with help from experienced instructors. #is family-friendly opportunity is ongoing until December at the Calvert Marine Museum (CMM), located in Solo-mons. #e program is run in conjunction with the Patux-ent Small Craft Guild.

Here’s how it works: First, determine which type of boat you want to build and choose two consecutive Saturdays you can devote to the endeavor. #e program runs from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day. No experi-ence is necessary, but an appointment is required, so be sure to call for scheduling (see below). #en invite your hardworking and fun-lov-ing friends and family to join you. Children

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Financial assistance is available through the Melvin Conant Me-morial Youth Fund, established to encourage young people, espe-cially those in need, to participate in CMM’s Patuxent Small Craft Center. Youth groups are welcome with an adult. To schedule an appoint-ment, contact George

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C ombustive Control Systems (CCS) of Annapolis is touting the green bene!ts of its new

inline fuel treatment solution called the Fuel Valencer, which is designed to destroy contaminants and particulate matter inherent in diesel fuel.

#ough the exact mecha-nism by which the diesel particulates are removed remains a trade secret, Fred Janson, Nation-al Director of Sales for the product, tells PropTalk that each CSS Valencer contains multiple, high-impact gauss-!eld chambers that obliterate (to less then two microns) the particulate matter inherent in diesel fuel. In turn, this reduces unhealthy and sooty exhaust smoke, carbon dioxide,

and nitrogen oxide exhaust emissions. In CCS’s own tests, engines !tted with the Valencer showed up to a 33.3 percent and 19.9 percent reduction in carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxide emissions, respectively.

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Janson says that in addition to reduc-ing toxic emissions, CSS Fuel Valencer

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Don’t Miss Deltaville Dealer Days

T en new boat lines in one great town! Dealers throughout Deltaville, VA will again o"er

special sales on hundreds of new and used powerboats and sailboats, food, and family fun May 1-2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enter during each dealer-ship’s Open House and Boat Show for a chance to win the Grand Prize Draw-ing: a Sunsail Charter in the British Virgin Islands (valued at $4000!).

Visit these websites to prep for the main event. #at way, you’ll make the most of your time in town. All of these dealers o"er a range of brokerage boats, as well as their major lines:

* Annapolis Yacht Sales South o"ers Sabre Yachts and Beneteaus—annapolisyachtsales.com

* Chesapeake Yacht Sales has Main-ship Trawlers, Carolina Classic Boats, and Catalina Yachts—cysboat.com

* Gratitude Yachting Center sells Eastern Boats and Island Packets—gratitudeyachting.com

* Norton Yachts makes deals on Hunters and Jeanneau Yachts—nor-tonyachts.com

PropTalk is a proud sponsor of this weekend event. For more information, call (804) 776-9898.

J ohn Martini !rst walked the docks at Shady Oaks Marina on the West River as a child when his dad rented

a slip there. Today, he’s returned as its new owner. #rough the years, his father purchased the marina, young John worked there, and then the marina was sold to Tom Frank, who owned and operated it for the last 25 years. John Martini built a 20-year career as a successful yacht broker, launched his own brokerage—Martini Yacht Sales—in 2006, and has now

purchased the 60-slip marina to comple-ment his brokerage business. “I have a lot of plans to update the facilities and enhance amenities. We’re going to return the marina to what Frank had created in its heyday,” Martini says.

#e marina caters to 30- to 60-footers and o"ers covered and open slips, haulout, and full service support for boat owners. Martini’s new and pre-owned broker-age companies will add o%ces at Shady Oaks, while maintaining their location at

Bay Bridge Marina in Stevensville, MD. Martini’s SI Yachts of Maryland is the exclusive area Tiara dealer and will main-tain an inventory of new Tiaras on display at Shady Oaks. “I plan to bring Goldie Groom back in the spring. Martini Yacht Sales sta" brokers Je" Martini, Todd Wittman, and o%ce manager Allyson Forker will divide time between the West River and Stevensville locations,” he adds. For more information, call (410) 867-0778 or visit shadyoakswestriver.com.


A Poker Run on a Mission

T he Biggest Little Poker Run April 17 at Salt Ponds Marina in

Hampton, VA will bene!t the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) at Gloucester Point. Bill Walsh, a dinghy captain, says, “If you are a club, company, or other organization, why not register your small boat or dinghy for some fun friendly competition? Better yet, spon-sor an entry. You can paddle a canoe or kayak, run a jet ski, or sail or motor a dinghy. Healthy trash talk is good.”

“#e course will visit !ve ma-rinas in Hampton and include seven stops. If you raise the most money, you get to claim the cov-eted Mermaid Trophy, painted by Katy Moyers. Awards will also be o"ered for the paddle division, jet ski, dinghy, and possibly others,” Walsh adds.

VIMS has been hit hard by recent budget cuts. Many of its e"orts directly a"ect the Bay’s future health. VIMS provides programs free to the public on oyster cultivation to help rebuild vital oyster populations and studies cow-nose rays, a scourge of oyster and clam popula-tions. VIMS also works with state agencies to encourage all marinas to adopt clean practices and become designated “Clean Marinas” all around the Bay wa-tershed. And, VIMS spearheads the Ghost Pot crab pot retrieval program, in which watermen patrol the Bay and pull up lost crab pots, helping to save zil-lions of crabs. To learn more, visit usps.org/localusps/colonial.

E ric Schulkowski recently bought Shade Tree Canvas and Lighthouse Canvas and rolled them into one

name, the Lighthouse Canvas Company. His company o"ers a full range of custom canvas, upholstery, and carpet work. Lo-cated at the Anchorage Marina in Balti-more’s Inner Harbor, Lighthouse Canvas Company is the Chesapeake Bay region’s licensed dealer for EZ2CY, the industry standard in rigid-glass, distortion-free canvas enclosures. Schulkowski has access via boat to all Inner Harbor marinas and beyond. shadetreecanvas.com

C ongrats! Mike McKittrick— a technician at Deltaville Boat-yard on Jackson Creek—recently

became a National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) Certi!ed Advance Marine Electronics Installer. McKittrick’s new knowledge about commissioning boats and troubleshooting marine electronic devices comes at a great time in prep for the spring splash. His accomplishments and certi!cations include NMEA 2000 Network Certi!ed, American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) Marine Electri-cian, ABYC Marine Systems certi!ed, and Raymarine Certi!ed Installer, to name a few. deltavilleboatyard.com

A popular, long-time employee at Fawcett Boat Supplies, livea-board Kathy Barth just returned in

November after two years helping to open Tidewater Yacht Service’s new boat yard and retail at Port Covington in Baltimore. Part of Fawcett’s A-Team, Kathy says, “I !rst came to Fawcett in 2002 to help with the boat show and didn’t leave. What drew me back was the fact that I thoroughly enjoyed my time here, and all the planets aligned into the perfect combination of people, customers, and boating equipment. Our new location at 919 Bay Ridge Road in Annapolis gives us a chance to redo things, start fresh, spread out, and stretch our legs. Although we miss being downtown, our new location is more convenient and has much easier access.” fawcettboat.com

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613Third Street, Suite 10, Annapolis, MD 21403P - 410.990.4460 F - 410.990.4466 www.abycinc.org

The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) provides boat builders, dealers, yards and repair shops with the standards and education needed to increase the quality of workmanship and to get the job done right. ABYC is the source for marine safety standards and technical workforce certifications. The ABYC Certifiedtechnician logo is a recognized symbol of safety, quality and professionalism around the world.

Next time you walk through the door at your builder, yard, repair shop or dealer, ask if they are an ABYC member, and if they have an ABYC Certified technician on hand.

To locate an ABYC Certified technician near you, use our online Certified

Technician Directory at www.abycinc.org!

Setting Standards for Safer Boating

Make Sure it Gets Done Right!

Seeking Boat Repairs or Maintenance?

Hartge Yacht YardP.O. Box 248Galesville, MD 20765410.867.2188www.hartgeyard.com

Chardonnay Boatworks, LLC1000 Water StreetWashington, DC 20024301.576.1843www.chardonnayboatworks.com

Dependable Marine ServiceP.O. Box 1000Edgewater, MD 21037443.450.4886www.DependableMarineService.com

Tidewater Yacht Service Center321 East Cromwell StreetBaltimore, MD 21230410.625.4992www.tysc.com

Deltaville Boatyard274 Buck’s View LaneDeltaville, VA 23043804.776.8900www.deltavilleboatyard.com

These companies all employ ABYC Certified Master Technicians

Selene Annapolis Charter and the Sea Sense Powerboating School have teamed up to o"er Holiday, a 2010 Next-Genera-tion Selene 47 owned by Bart and Beth Beckman, for !ve-day, four-night charters on the Chesapeake Bay May-July and September-October. She also can be reserved for instructional charters with Sea Sense captains and owners Carol Cuddyer and Patti Moore. #is award-winning trawler has design advancements, the latest in elec-tronics, a fully equipped galley, air conditioning, bow and stern thrusters, and two staterooms and two heads. seleneannapolis.com

Tartan C&C Yachts recently acquired Legacy Yachts of Middletown, RI and will build the Legacy line of powerboats in Ohio. New Legacy Yachts models are already in the works to be added to the existing Legacy 32, 42, and 52. tartanyachts.com

Tom Hale of Zimmerman Marine in Deltaville, VA wants you to know that the dredge work in the entrance to Broad Creek is complete. #e entrance channel is a minimum of eight feet deep for a width of 100 feet. zimmermanmarine.com

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Holiday a Selene 47 owned by Sea Sense and Patti Moore and Carol Cuddyer Photo by Billy Black


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

DIFFERENCES Spring High Low H. Ht L. Ht RangeWindmill Point +1:56 +2:13 *0.50 *0.50 1.5Wolf Trap Light –0:07 +0:27 *0.65 *0.65 1.9Urbanna 37°39’ +3:04 *0.58 *0.58 1.7Norfolk 36°51’ +0:15 *1.12 *1.17 3.4

DIFFERENCES Spring High Low H. Ht L. Ht RangeMtn Pt, Magothy River +1:24 +1:40 *0.88 *0.88 1.0Chesapeake Beach –1:14 –1:15 *1.12 *1.14 1.1Cedar Point –3:16 –3:13 *1.33 *1.33 1.4Point Lookout –3:48 –3:47 *1.37 *1.33 1.4

DIFFERENCES Spring High Low H. Ht L. Ht RangeSharps Island Light –3:47 –3:50 *1.18 *1.17 1.5Havre de Grace +3:11 +3:30 *1.59 *1.59 1.9Sevenfoot Knoll Light –0:06 –0:10 *0.82 *0.83 1.1St Michaels, Miles River –2:14 –1:58 *1.08 *1.08 1.4

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PropTalk’sTide & Current Tables

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DIFFERENCES slack before floodmax flood slack before ebb max ebb flood speed ratio ebb speed ratio food dir. ebb dir. flood knots ebb knots ON CHESAPEAKE BAY ENTRANCE: Wolf Trap Light, 0.5 mi west of +1:43 +2:00 +1:34 +1:36 1.2 1.0 015° 190° 1.0 1.2 Stingray Point, 12.5 mi east of +2:18 +3:00 +2:09 +2:36 1.2 0.6 030° 175° 1.0 0.8 Point Lookout, 5.9 nm ESE of +3:45 +4:53 +4:57 +4:15 0.5 0.3 340° 161° 0.4 0.4 ON BALTIMORE APPROACH:Poplar Island, 2.2 nm WSW of –0:44 –1:26 –0:57 –0:49 0.6 0.8 359° 185° 0.5 0.6 Thomas Point Shoal Lt, 0.5 nm SE of –0:25 –0:09 –0:43 –0:41 1.0 1.3 033° 191° 0.8 1.0 Chesapeake Bay Bridge, main chan +0:16 +0:08 –0:17 +0:13 0.9 1.1 025° 230° 0.7 0.9

CHESAPEAKE BAY ENTRANCE

BALTIMORE APPROACH

C & DCANAL

May 6April 14 April 21 April 28

March 15 - April 14 CurrentsCurrent tables show location, day of the week, day of the month, event (Slack, max Flood, max Ebb), time, and current speed in knots.

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1112 1407 +2.0 1800 2011 -1.1

24 0156 +1.9 0439 0808 -2.3

1219 1508 +1.9 1852 2110 -1.3

25 0004 0258 +2.0 0558 0916 -2.3

1321 1610 +2.0 1939 2208 -1.5

26 0109 0405 +2.2 0714 1026 -2.3

1419 1705 +2.1 2023 2302 -1.8

27 0210 0509 +2.4 0825 1127 -2.4

1513 1754 +2.2 2106 2350 -2.1

28 0309 0608 +2.7 0931 1222 -2.4

1603 1840 +2.2 2147

29 0037 -2.4 0407 0706 +2.8

1031 1317 -2.3 1649 1927 +2.3

30 0125 -2.5 0503 0805 +2.9

1130 1412 -2.2

1734 2012 +2.2

31 0215 -2.6 0558 0901 +2.8

1228 1505 -2.0 1818 2056 +2.2

1 0304 -2.6 0653 0953 +2.7

1325 1554 -1.8 1902 2139 +2.1

2 0035 0348 -2.5 0745 1043 +2.5

1420 1642 -1.6 1948 2221 +1.9

3 0117 0432 -2.3 0834 1134 +2.2

1514 1734 -1.4 2035 2305 +1.6

4 0200 0517 -2.1 0921 1227 +2.0

1607 1827 -1.2 2125 2353 +1.4

5 0244 0605 -1.8 1005 1315 +1.8

1658 1917 -1.2 2221

6 0044 +1.2 0331 0655 -1.6

1050 1357 +1.7 1746 2005 -1.2

7 0135 +1.1 0429 0745 -1.5

1134 1437 +1.6 1828 2052 -1.3

8 0015 0228 +1.1 0537 0837 -1.4

1217 1518 +1.6 1904 2139 -1.4

9 0104 0324 +1.2 0642 0933 -1.4

1258 1601 +1.7 1937 2223 -1.7

10 0150 0421 +1.4 0742 1028 -1.4

1340 1643 +1.8 2007 2304 -1.9

11 0235 0514 +1.6 0840 1118 -1.5

1422 1724 +1.9 2036 2342 -2.2

12 0320 0603 +1.9 0935 1205 -1.5

1504 1805 +2.1 2107

13 0020 -2.4 0404 0652 +2.1

1027 1252 -1.5 1547 1848 +2.1

14 0100 -2.6 0449 0743 +2.2

1119 1343 -1.4 1630 1933 +2.2


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Calendar Section Editor: Ruth Christie, [email protected]

MarchFor Open Houses, See Page 26

For Tournaments, See Page 65

Thru Mar 22 Road Kill Season

For de-”tails,” see fws.gov/blackwater.

Thru Mar 25 Art by High School

Students Quiet Waters Park, Annapolis. friendsofquietwaterspark.org

Thru Apr 4 Real Pirates at Nauticus

Norfolk, VA. Hugh, interactive exhibit: “Real Pirates: #e Untold Story of the Whydah from Slave Ship to Pirate Ship.” $18.95. nauticus.org/pirates

10-17 GPS for Mariners Course 7:30 to 9:30

p.m. Wednesdays. Columbia, MD. Hosted by USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 22-2. $35. fso-pe@#otilla222.org

17 St. Paddy’s Day Party! Boatyard Bar & Grill, Eastport.

Live music, Irish food and beers, and free glass. boatyardbarandgrill.com

17 St. Patrick’s Day

17-May 5 Comprehensive “Weekend

Navigator” Course 6 to 10 p.m. Eight Wednesdays. Delaware State Fire School, Dover. Hosted by USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 12-05. (302) 697-6188

18 Rudolf Diesel Is Born in Paris, France, 1858

18-21 Basic Boating Certi!cation Course

7 p.m. McKean High School, DE. Four nights. $25 in advance; $30 at the door. wilmingtonpowersquadron.org

19 Sock Burning 6 p.m. Annapolis Maritime Museum. amaritime.org

19 Winter Ends!

19-20 Chesapeake Power Boat Symposium

St. John’s College, Annapolis. powerboatsymposium.com

19-21 Maryland Day Annapo-lis and southern Anne

Arundel County. fourriversheritage.org

19-21 Saltwater Fishing Expo Garden State Exhibit

Center, Somerset, NJ. Deals on tackle, trips, boats, motors, kayaks, gear, and equipment. sportshows.com

20 Green Week Expo 1 to 4 p.m. Davidsonville Elementary School,

MD. southriverfederation.net

20 SK 101: Introduction to Sea Kayaking

8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. West River Center, MD. Sponsored by Chesapeake Paddlers Association. $25; includes light breakfast and lunch. cpakayaker.com

20 Spring Begins 5:32 p.m.

20 Spring Commissioning Seminar 10 a.m. to Noon. West

Marine, 113 Hillsmere Drive, Annapolis. Presented by Annapolis School of Seamanship. Free. westmarine.com

20-21 Fishing Flea Market Commodore Hall, Essex,

MD. Hosted by MSSA’s Essex-Middle River Chapter. (410) 686-2348

20-21 Marine Electrical Systems Class Annapolis

School of Seamanship. For all courses, visit annapolisschoolofseamanship.com

20-21 Rappahannock River Waterfowl Show White

Stone Firehouse, VA. See works by nearly a hundred artists, carvers, photographers, and sculptors. $8 for two-day pass; kids under age 12 admitted for free. Bene!ts White Stone Volunteer Fire Department. rrws.org

20-Dec 18 Go “Behind the Counter”

at the Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum 9 to 10:30 a.m. Every third Saturday. Alexandria, VA. Famous custom-ers include Martha Washington, James Monroe, and Robert E. Lee. $25. visitalexandriava.com

21-28 Talbot Restaurant Week Eat more than 20

restaurants in Easton, Oxford, St. Michaels, Tilghman, and Trappe, MD. Kicko" party at #e Oaks, music competition, screening of the movie Big Night, and more. $20.10 two-course lunch; $30.10 three-course din-ner. tourtalbot.org

21-Apr 8 AMM’s 2010 Maritime Seminar

Series 7 to 8:30 p.m. #ursdays. Annapolis Maritime Museum (AMM). amaritime.org

22 Maryland Game Bird Stamp Design Contest Deadline Stamp

sales help DNR’s projects and research. dnr.maryland.gov/wildlife/duckstamp

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23 Anglers Night Out for Fishing Flick and Tales 6 p.m. cock-

tails; 7 p.m. dinner. Boatyard Bar & Grill, Eastport. Dine and enjoy Red Gold. Prop-Talk is a sponsor. boatyardbarandgrill.com

24 Learn How To Use a Chart 7 to 9 p.m. Oyster Cove Com-

munity Room, Grasonville, MD. Hosted by Kent Narrows Sail and Power Squadron. Free to USPS members; $15 for non-members. (410) 827-3376

24 Wine Invented by Accident, 6000 BC 5 p.m.

24-29 Maryland Safe Boating Course 6:30 p.m.

March 24, 26, and 29. Taylor Avenue Fire Station, Annapolis. Hosted by USCG Aux-iliary Flotilla 23-1. annapoliscgaux.org

25 Colonists from England First Set Foot in the New Colony of

Maryland, 1634

25 Leonard Calvert and 220 First Settlers Land at Blakistone

Island/St. Clement’s Island on the Poto-mac, 1634

25 Maryland Day at St. Clement’s Island Museum stmarysmd.com

25-28 Palm Beach Interna-tional Boat Show West

Palm Beach, FL. showmanagement.com

26 Full Moon Party Boatyard Bar & Grill, Eastport. Moon lights, live

music from D’Vibe & Conga, dancing, and local favorites. boatyardbarandgrill.com

26 Historic London Town and Gardens Spring Fling 6 to 9 p.m.

Edgewater, MD. Tours, cocktails, appetiz-ers, and desserts from 15 local caterers and live and silent auctions. $60. historiclondontown.org.

26-28 Tidewater Boat Show Hampton Roads (VA)

Convention Center. Runabouts, saltwater !shing boats, ski boats, pontoon boats, deck boats, jet boats, PWCs, motor yachts, and bass boats. Get pro advice on boat lifts, $oating docks, marine electronics, water-sports, and safety equipment. agievents.com

27 Guided Canoe Trip 9 to 11:30 a.m. Reed Education Center,

Edgewater, MD. Paddle Muddy Creek and Rhode River to learn about Bay wildlife. $14 per adult; $7 per kid ages six to 12. serc.si.edu

27 Rum Punch Challenge 7 to 9:30 p.m. Gadsby’s Tavern Museum,

Alexandria, VA. Vote for your favorite rum punch from local purveyors of the art! Also enjoy food and a silent auction. $50. oha.alexandriava.gov/gadsby

27 Spring Commissioning Seminar 10 a.m. to Noon. West Marine,

113 Hillsmere Drive, Annapolis. See George Benisek of Viking Marine Services. westmarine.com

27 Tilghman’s Railroad to Oxford 2 p.m. Reverend Jay Bunting will

describe how the railroad to Oxford was founded and funded with “Confederate gold.” Hosted by Oxford Museum. (410) 226-0191

27 Transiting the ICW 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Annapolis Elks Lodge,

Edgewater, MD. $35 for CAPCA mem-bers; $50 for non-members. capca.net

27 USS Constellation Sails for Ire-land with Potato Famine Relief

Supplies, 1880

27 Winter Seminar: First Aid and CPR West River Sailing Club,

Galesville, MD. [email protected]


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27-28 Safety at Sea USNA, Annapolis. Hosted by

Marine Trades Association of Maryland and USNA Sailing. mtam.org

27-Apr 8 MD/DNR Boating Safety

and Certi!cation Course 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. March 27 and April 3; 6 p.m. review and test April 8. Eastport/Annapolis Neck Branch Library. Hosted by Annapolis Sail and Power Squadron. aspsmd.org

27-Apr 11 National Cherry Blossom

Festival Tidal Potomac, Washington, DC. Dinner cruises, parties, ceremonies, photo ops, parades, and more. Fireworks April 3. nationalcherryblossomfestival.org

28 Jon Campbell’s Maritime Songs at AMM Annapolis Maritime

Museum. amaritime.org

28 Maryland Day at Historic St. Mary’s City stmarysmd.com

28-Oct 3 "ree Centuries Walking Tour

10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Annapolis and USNA. watermarkjourney.com

29 First Shipment of Beer Arrives in the Virginia Colony from

England, 1607

29 Spring Cleaning 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Presquile National Wildlife

Refuge, Charles City, VA. Hosted by James River Association. amesriverassociation.org

April

1 April Fools’ Day museumofhoaxes.com

1 Full Moon Party Boatyard Bar & Grill, Eastport. Lunar chili dogs,

gumbo, Jamaican-me-hungry Jumbo Wings, specials, and D’Vibe & Conga. boatyardbarandgrill.com

1-Oct 31 C&O Canal Boat Rides Great Falls

or Georgetown, DC. $5. nps.gov

1-Nov 6 Dockside Express Cruises and

Tours Tilghman Island, MD. Fishing, crabbing, sailing, kayaking, canoeing, nature tour boats, lighthouse tours, and water skiing. cruisinthebay.com

4 Easter

6-May 18 America’s Boating Course

7 to 9 p.m. Seven sessions. Chantilly High School, VA. Hosted by Northern Virginia Sail and Power Squadron. $40. fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/parktakes

8 Delmarva Charter Boat Operators Workshop 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Harrison’s

Chesapeake House, Tilghman Island, MD. darc.cms.udel.edu/charterboat/cbw10.html

9-10 Annual Privateer Day Fells Point. Parties, costumes,

kids programs, music, specials, shopping, and Fearless rides. fellspointmainstreet.org

9-10 Beer, Bourbon, and BBQ Festival Timonium, MD.

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10 Annual River Cleanup Hosted by Patuxent Riverkeeper.

paxriverkeeper.org

10 Bene!t Party Annapolis Mari-time Museum. Bene!ts Box of

Rain Foundation and Annapolis Commu-nity Boating. boxofrain.org

10 Emergency Management at Sea 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Annapolis

Elks Lodge #622, Edgewater, MD. capca.net

10 Green Life Festival 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Historic Savage Mill, MD.

Music, food, green demos, shopping, and family fun. cbf.org

10 Project Clean Stream 2010 9 a.m. to Noon. Hosted by Alli-

ance for the Chesapeake Bay. acb-online.org

10 What Boat Is Right for Me? 10 a.m. to Noon. West Marine on

Hillsmere Drive in Annapolis. Free semi-nar by Annapolis School of Seamanship. westmarine.com

10-11 Bay Country Boat Show Hollywood

Volunteer Fire Department, MD. See more than 60 exhibitors of boats, trailers, accessories, nautical crafts, !shing tackle, and free kids’ fun. Hosted by Hollywood Optimist Club. $3; kids under age 15 get in for free. hollywoodoptimistclub.org

10-11 Maryland Boatbuilders and Dealers Expo

Sailwinds Park, Cambridge, MD. See page 14 for details.PropTalk is a sponsor. sailwindscambridge.com

10-11 Safe Boating Course 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Blad-

ensburg (MD) Waterfront Park. Taught by USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 24-3. $25. (410) 531-3313 or (301) 261-7735

13-May 25 America’s Boating

Course 7 to 9 p.m. Lake Accotink Park, Spring!eld, VA. Hosted by Northern Virginia Sail and Power Squadron. $40. fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/parktakes

15 Tax Day

16 30 Years & Still Going Strong! Noon. Tiki Bar, Solo-

mons. “Mai tai” suggest that you go? tikibarsolomons.com

16-Oct 1 Ghost Tours Annapolis.

Colonials tell tales of the undead. watermarkjourney.com

17 Opening Day Rock!sh Tour-nament Boatyard Bar & Grill,

Eastport. Catch-and-release fun with 150 boats. PropTalk is a sponsor. boatyardbarandgrill.com

17 "e Biggest Little Poker Run Ever! 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Salt Ponds

Marina, Hampton, VA. Bene!ts VIMS. Run by Colonial Sail and Power Squadron. $20. usps.org/localusps/colonial

17-18 Flares for Life Noon to 4 p.m. Tidewater Com-

munity College. Get rid of old $ares and !re extinguishers and enjoy Vessel Safety Checks, ra&e prizes, food, and drinks. nrpowersquadron.com


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19-20 Safe Boating Course 6 to 10 p.m. Delaware

State Fire School, Dover. Hosted by USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 12-05. a0531205.uscga.info

21-May 12 Boating Safety

Class 7 to 9 p.m. Four Wednesdays. Jacobsville Elementary, Pasadena, MD. Hosted by USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 22-01. [email protected].

22-25 Bay Bridge Boat Show Bay Bridge Marina,

Stevensville, MD. PropTalk will be there. See page 28. usboat.com

22-25 DelMarVa Birding Weekend

delmarvabirdingweekend.org

24 Children’s Day and Earth Day Celebration

Havre de Grace Maritime Museum. hdgmaritimemuseum.org

24 Nanticoke River Shad Festival Vienna, MD. nanticokeriver.org

24 Oxford Day oxfordday.org

24 Treasure Our Waters Cruise 10 a.m. to Noon. Annapolis Mari-

time Museum. watermarkspecialevents.com

26 After 32 Takes, the Beatles Record Octopus’s Garden, 1969

28-May 4 Maryland Safe Boating

Course 6:30 p.m. April 28 and 30 and May 4. Taylor Avenue Fire Station, Annapolis. Hosted by USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 23-1. annapoliscgaux.org

29 Full Moon Party Boatyard Bar & Grill, Eastport.

Moon lights, live music from D’Vibe & Conga, dancing, and local favorites. boat-yardbarandgrill.com

30 National Hairball Awareness Day!?

30-May 2 Decoy and Wildlife Art

Festival Havre de Grace, MD. decoymuseum.com

30-May 2 Strictly Jersey Boat show

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. South Jersey Marina, Cape May. 15. strictlyjersey.com

Rachel Blood and Jacob Dabal from Forked River, NJ took in the sights and sounds of the popular Geico Powersports display, which included the turbine jet powered, 40-foot, 10,000-pound Miss GEICO offshore racing boat. Rachel and Jacob also checked out the newest waterskiing and fishing gear at the Atlantic City International Powerboat Show February 3-7.

Open Houses and

Other Must-Do Events

Every year, !ne establishments around the Bay open their doors to new and repeat customers. Each free event

includes four main ingredients: sales or deals on boats, equipment, and/or services; hard-to-beat pro advice; fun door prizes; and light refreshments. What’s not to love?

PropTalk looked high and low to !nd out where the open houses are on the Bay this season.

So, check this section out, visit the websites of your choosing, pre-register [to make sure there will be enough food and beverages to satisfy you and yours], and while you are there, tell your kindly proprietors that: “PropTalk sent me.”

Mar 19-21

Prince William Marina Woodbridge, VA. See 17- to 60-footers. pwmarina.com

Mar 20

Jackson Marine Sales North East, MD. jacksonmarinesales.com

Mar 20-21

Annapolis Sailyard Open house all weekend and torch some socks from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on Saturday. sailyard.com

Mar 21-May 16

Camp Tockwogh Worton, MD. Take a tour March 21, April 18, and May 16 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. ymcade.org/branches/tockwogh

Mar 27-28

Clarks Landing’s Shady Side Marine Center Drool all over all makes and models of more than 100 quality used and certi!ed pre-owned boats from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. clarkslanding.com

Mar 27-28

Solomons Firehouse Hook into deals on new and used tackle, food, drinks, and prizes all hosted by the Southern Maryland Chapter of the Maryland Saltwater Sports!shermen’s Association from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. mssasmc.com

Apr 3-Nov 6 Point Lookout Lighthouse Scotland, MD. See for yourself if the place is really haunted April 3, May 1, June 5, July 10, August 7, September 11, October 2, or November 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. pllps.org


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Crusader Yacht Sales Port Annapolis Marina. Score deals on new and used boats and see the exciting debut of the Bruckmann 34e Express Cruiser. Enjoy exhibits, life raft demos, expert advice, demos, food, and door prizes from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. crusaderyachts.com

Apr 18

North East River YC North East, MD from 2 to 4 p.m. neryc.com

May 1-2

Clarks Landing’s Demo Days Shady Side and Chester Marine Centers. New and pre-owned Sea Rays, Cruisers, Carvers, and Silvertons will be waiting for free test rides and joystick-based docking fun from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. clarkslanding.com

May 1-2

Deltaville Dealer Days New and used boats, food, and family fun. Enjoy the Open House Boat Shows at participating dealerships and enter the Grand Prize drawing for a chance to win a Sunsail Charter in BVI from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more details, see page17. dycboat.com

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Smithsonian Environmental Research Center Edgewater, MD. Take a boat ride or a hayride, climb the tall research tower, and learn a thing or two from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free parking and shuttle service to and from Central Middle School. serc.si.edu

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Inside the expanded Active Outdoor Living section, you’ll !nd the latest in car-top boating. See in-water demos of small boats, kayaks, canoes, rowing shells, stand-up paddle boards, in$atables, and small sailboats from C.D. Outdoors, Ches-ter River Kayaks, Savage River Works, American Sail Company, Backyard Boats, Mercury, and Maritime Solutions.

What’s New? #e day-long Take the Wheel Workshop o"ers beginners the chance to learn about and actually demo a displacement trawler, an o"shore sport!sher, an express cruiser, or a Down East cruiser. Hosted by the Annapolis School of Seamanship, the

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How To Get "ere#e Bay Bridge Marina at the eastern end of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. Take Route 50 to Kent Island, take Exit 37, follow the signs and $uorescent $ag wavers to parking near the marina, and give a mere $2 dona-tion to the friendly sta". Before you go, do your homework by visiting usboat.com, see-ing which exhibitors will be there, and then clicking on their websites. And stay tuned with PropTalk; the May issue will have an invaluable guide to the Show. Finally, stop by our booth at Tent A3 at the main entrance to the Show and say, “Hello.”

Oh, thank goodness! It’s almost time for the Bay Bridge Boat Show April 22-25. #e Bay

Bridge Marina and Kent Island will rock with more than 400 new and broker-age boats, including trailerable !shing machines, ski boats, motor yachts, small boats, in$atables, and more. And, don’t even think of missing out on great deals on assorted equipment and accessories as well as cool seminars, the chance to talk with the pros, and an extensive array of food and drink options.

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We know the dirty truth about early spring: boaters in !lthy jeans, face masks, knee pads, work gloves, and sometimes full-body space suits, working intensely—wielding sanders, hoses, scrub brushes, paint brushes—as if we are in a race. Forget the weather or the time. Bay boaters are on a mission. After the meanest winter we’ve seen in a long time, we are singularly

focused on one task: getting that boat back in the water and running well.

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Don’t be the guy who is sanding and scrubbing and panicking when all of his slipmates are heading out for a beautiful day on the water. Start early. Nothing is more frustrating to marina managers than boat owners who bring their boats in late—in what is an insanely busy time of year for all marine service workers—who then make demands and are upset

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the marina is not working fast enough. Your procrastination is not your marina’s emergency. Start getting your boat ready as early as possible, and know that it will take longer than you think to complete your checklist.

Good checklists are free and easy to !nd. In addition to BoatU.S. (boatus.com/free-bies) and the National Marine Manufac-turers Association (discoverboating.com), there are other free, comprehensive boat commissioning checklists online. Some full-service marinas, such as Deltaville Marina (deltavillemarina.com), maintain downloadable checklists.For those of us who do our own work on the boat, John Polek, co-owner of Sunset Harbor Marina in Essex, MD, says, “You need to think about the environ-ment. If you’re sanding and painting the bottom, put down a tarp to collect the scrapings, even if your marina doesn’t require it.”Because of the complexity of engine and generator systems, many boaters don’t have the time or knowledge to commis-sion their own boats. Marc Kahan of Fairview Marina in Pasadena, MD says, “Find someone who knows what they’re doing who’s going to do the work really well.” Remember that marinas are busi-nesses, so you should expect professional service when you call around or pop by to inspect facilities. Reputable boatyards

will look good and treat you as the impor-tant customer you are. #ere are a few things you can save for a rainy day… Paperwork for starters. Aside from registration and documentation, you must renew your dinghy sticker and your !shing license. #e Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries lets you renew online (dgif.virginia.gov/boating), and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has forms on the web to print and mail in (dnr.state.md.us/boat-ing/registration). We understand that the DNR makes surprise visits to marinas to check serial numbers and make sure boat papers are in order. Rainy days are good for gathering safety equipment as well: lifejackets, $oatables, bailing devices, navigation lights, life rings, and working !re extinguishers.Just because you haven’t been on your boat doesn’t mean that no living be-ings have been there to visit. Check for sleeping, furry critters, nests, and eggs in your boat (or cushions). Jim Ruscoe of Anchorage Marina tells the story of being attacked by an overprotective mama duck one spring, so be careful in your search.

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Keith Cooper waxes Double Whammy, a 1993 Luhrs 29, at Bert Jabin’s Yacht Yard. Photo by Joe Evans/PropTalk


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If you !nd yourself staring at your dirty boat, not sure where to start, why not begin with some hot water and a scrub brush? #is tried-and-true method works quite well on stanchions, hand rails, live well covers, !lleting stations, and canvas, too. We’ve heard good things about Simple Green cleanser. If you have an environmentally friendly cleanser you prefer, please share your ideas with PropTalk ([email protected]). Before you splash, wax your hull and vertical surfaces. It’s good practice for waxes throughout the season.We’re not kidding when we say make sure your boat will $oat before you splash it, as many boaters have had real “sinking” feelings when only noticing the holes after the fact. Inspect all thru-hull !ttings, check $exible hoses, and pamper your stu%ng box and shaft. Consider a proactive replacement of overworked hoses and clamps. #is is all much easier to do on the hard or in the slip than underway in a panic.Don’t forget to give your trailer a little tender loving care. Inspect tire treads, and check the air pressure. Do you have a spare? Test your tail and back-up lights, make sure your winch is working properly, and look for rust on the trailer frame. It may be time to sand and give it a coat of paint to prevent corrosion. For more trailer tips, see page 46.Last-minute stu": check your anchor light, and ensure that your engines are tuned up for the season. Check and !ll your propane tank. Go over the valves, and inspect the storage box to make sure it’s properly ventilated. Don’t forget to do your battery maintenance and ramp up your power source. You’re going to want to blast your favorite tunes, turn on the party lights, and !re up the blender to celebrate spring. Bring it on!

You can tell by the price of this publication in your hand, that we here at PropTalk love free stu". So does BoatU.S. On the association’s “Freebies” web page at boatus.com/freebies, there are a number of resources, which serve as good reminders for boaters getting ready for spring. To name a few:

Spring Commissioning Checklist (including one from West Marine)Safety ChecklistAvoiding Dockside SinkingFire Prevention Ideas#e Consumer Protection Bureau’s Guide to Marine ServicesA Trailer Maintenance BrochureFree Vessel Safety ChecksFree Nautical E-Cards and Screensavers (not necessary, but fun!)Visit boatus.com/freebies to learn more.

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#e specialists at Mondo Polymers, who pick up and recycle the wrap, say this year they will not pick up the used wrap unless the nylon strap and doors are removed. Ron Wesel of Mondo Polymer Technolo-gies says the nylon straps tied around the bottom of the boat get tangled in the rotors of their baling equip-ment. #e door also melts at a di"erent temperature than the rest of the plastic and gums up the works.

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Charlotte O’Conor, another club’s member, says, “Our !rst cruise is usually the IRS Cruise right around April 15 to Galesville, MD for dinner at Pirates Cove Restaurant.”

Contributing writer Tom Hale says, “Even though we live aboard, we look for-ward to the !rst run of the season as much as or more than when we lived on dirt. Our !rst cruise will have to wait until the !rst weekend that the temps reach the 60s and the nights are above 40. #at is the beauty of living aboard: we are always ready to go. Depending on the wind, Cristina and I will cruise to Little Bay, Carter Creek, or the Corrotoman River. See you out there.”

Send your opening day traditions and photos to [email protected].

I f you’re like us, usually by Christmas-time, you will have begun looking forward to and planning for opening

day of boating and !shing season. My kids are already looking forward to their annual chocolate donut. For our fam-ily’s !shing fun, the !rst few runs are for prospecting. On opening day weekend, my brother-in-law’s $oating tackle box (aka a Stamas 31) gets locked and loaded on Friday, and family and crew stay over. Long before !rst light on Saturday and Sunday, I make co"ee and send most of the donuts and lunches out on the boat. Dinner usually means rock!sh stu"ed with crab imperial. #e one time no !sh came home, we su"ered with crab cakes.

To get you into the mood for open-ing day of your boating season, PropTalk asked our friends what their !rst run traditions are. Here are a few of them.

Club member Andrea Landis says, “Our !rst trip of the season is in May with a Cinco de Mayo theme. We over-

night someplace around Annapolis, party on one or two of the boats, and enjoy pot-luck Mexican food. Our favorite beverage is the Cosmopolitan made by Captain Julien Hofberg.”

PropTalk’s Cory Deere operates a TowBoatU.S. boat most weekends near Annapolis. He spends his !rst day on the water, “Looking over the boat, cleaning, and making sure all of the gear is onboard and in proper order. I do these things every weekend, but more so on opening day of the season. When I’m not on call at home, I’m on the water for at least eight hours at a time, listening to the radio and responding to calls. I’ve towed boats as far north as the end of the Sassafras River and as far south as Cambridge, MD. #e most common problem on opening day of boating season is engine trouble. #e main culprits are old fuel, old !lters, and dirty fuel tanks. When conditions on the water get rough, things move around and can gunk up fuel lines and !lters. When

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!rst of 12 portlights. (Actually, I don’t think Tom speci!cally recommends swear words, but over the years, we have found them to be singularly e"ective in facilitat-ing di%cult boat projects.)

Some day soon, when ice and snow permit, we’ll get back on the portlight project, install new windlass step switches, rewire the alternator !elds per the origi-nal design, and replace the starboard heat exchanger and the engine and transmission oil coolers. And we’ll make a new appoint-ment to get the tanks cleaned, plan the trip to Campbell’s in the early spring to get her hauled, and line up Lerian Bradbury to move the slip pilings and, and...

As Bob’s and my lists of mechanical re-pairs and upgrades have grown, Linda and Lucy have actually made some progress. #ey have tentatively selected a couple of comfortable reclining chairs that we hope we can snake in through a door. #ey have narrowed the choices of fabrics for salon and stateroom upholstery and curtains and are measuring for carpeting. Someone see-ing my list might think that replacement of the lift pump on the starboard engine and restoring alternator wiring to the original

Spring Commissioning:

So Mary and Ruth said: “In the February issue, you described the search for a boat, the selection of the 1982 Defever 44, and how Linda and Bob Burnett and you and Lucy debated her new name when you bought her. In the March article, you got her from Baltimore to the Severn and named her Indian Summer. So, for the April issue, how about writing up her spring

commissioning?” “OK”, says I, cheerfully con!dent that I’d have at least half my “to do” list !nished before deadline.

#e progress on that list at this writing? Zip, zero, nada. We’ve bought some parts, and they’re still in their bags and boxes. We arranged for a professional tank cleaner and fuel polisher to clean up our fuel system, but on arrival, the technician found the steepness of the road and the length of the dock not to his liking. He recommend-ed that we move the boat to a more acces-sible location, perhaps Port Annapolis. We applied super paint remover that doesn’t dissolve gelcoat to remove the old name from the transom. It turns out the remover needs temperatures above 60 degrees F to work, and we haven’t seen that in a while. So, the transom still says Alpha Wave.

We started to remove a port frame to get a good measurement of the cutout in the hull. We broke a few pieces loose, but the frame is still “!fty-two-hundreded” in the cutout. (Note: new verb, recogniz-able by anyone who has worked with 3M 5200. Any time you see someone installing something with it, you are likely to hear something like: “I hope I’m not the poor SOB who has to take this back apart.”)

No, wait, we did replace the lift pump on the starboard engine and were grati-

!ed that it now seems to start more easily. We’ll be carrying one of those pumps as a spare. But that’s it for progress on the machinery front. So, make that “zip, zero, almost nada.” We bought an in$atable din-ghy at Annapolis In$atables’ new facility on Chinquapin Round Road and a replace-ment toolbox and a few tools for the engine room. But, we added such things to the list as dual fuel polishing systems to make con-nection to the current manifolds feasible and some neat stu" I saw at the Baltimore Boat Show, such as LED cabin lighting and running lights. And I think we’ll need an inverter for quiet times at anchor when we don’t need quite as much current as the generator provides.

#e December 2009 Soundings has an article in which Tom Neale describes some work directly applicable to our project: “newing up” an older boat by removal and replacement of portlights and further brightening the interior by replacing dark teak veneer with light-colored Komatex panels. In preparation for the processes he describes, we are assembling various hammers, chisels, scrapers, Fein saws, heat guns, and swear words for removal of the

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con!guration are important, but consider for a moment. Neither the starboard en-gine nor its alternator is necessary to sit in a comfortable chair and read a book. #at’s not to say we’re re!tting Indian Summer as a dock queen, but sitting comfortably and reading are high on our list of yacht-ing activities. We may even give the green light to our son who is itching to install a $at-screen TV and DVD system, in case we run out of paperbacks. #en we can test how many places there are on a DeFever 44 to lose a remote.

Bob’s and my list of excuses for our lack of progress is almost as long as our “to do” list. After all, we’ve been boating for a lot of years. Primary on that list, however, has been the weather. When we’d hoped to move the boat to get her tanks done, a Nor’easter came through, grinding Indian Summer against her dock, knocking down trees, and destroying the winter cover on Indian Summer’s dockmate, Luce-Eel, Bob and Linda’s Lippincott 31. #e surge brought water over the dock by more than a foot, $ooding some of the electrical boxes and blowing the ground-fault-interrupt breakers. A couple of planks were torn loose and made their way to the beach.

Not as high or long-lasting as Isabel, but the surge was impressive and damaging, as was the wind. Fortunately, Indian Summer su"ered no major damage. Her substan-tial rub rails proved their worth. And, the newly installed 50A-240/120V dock service survived unscathed, so the systems on Indian Summer remained powered.

As it turns out, however, the loss of the cover on Luce-Eel was a lot more damaging than they could have known. Following the Nor’easter by 10 days or so was the series of record snowstorms that, as of this writing, still have our area choked with snow. #e weight of the snow on Luce-Eel pushed her down so that the self-bailing

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Indian Summer project, Bob and Linda are immersed in discus-sions with insurers, talks with potential salvors, and questions. #ey need to decide whether to restore and keep Luce-Eel, or pass her on to a new owner and concentrate their attention on Indian Summer. Maybe someone in their large extended family will step in and take her over to keep her in the family. If they let Luce-Eel go, they’ll miss her. Maybe she and Indian Summer will be parallel projects this spring. When the snow melts.

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Before You GoIn days past, the best you could do was turn on the television the night before or check the morning paper. #ose

forecasts were horribly general. #e typical summer prediction of southwest winds 10 to 15 knots was for a full day for the entire Chesapeake Bay! Winds typically build and die during a day and vary greatly by location. Storms come and go. Seas also vary greatly depending not only on the wind but on the current. Such general forecasts leave a lot to be desired.

Modern boaters can do better. #e In-ternet is loaded with marine weather sites, many of which provide data for speci!c locations and times of day. While they are still not always right, by checking several and reading between the lines, you can have a much greater chance of knowing what the weather will do.

You can start with the National Weather Service forecasts. By going to erh.noaa.gov/er/akq, you’ll see a map of the Chesapeake Bay and the Mid-Atlantic coast. You can click on any portion of the map and get a forecast for that area.

#ese forecasts go out about !ve days in advance. #e maps are color coded, so you’ll learn to recognize instantly if a small-craft advisory has been posted for your area.

For more detail, try the Chesapeake Bay Operational Forecast System (CBOFS). CBOFS provides detailed wind forecasts for the next 12 to 24 hours. #is Chesapeake Bay-area tool lets you see just what the predicted winds are for precise geographical areas hour by hour. It is animated, so you can watch as the winds are predicted to build, drop, or change direction. After using this for sev-eral years, I’ve found it to be much more accurate than the more general forecasts. You can access the site at tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/ofs/cbofs/wind_forecast.shtml.

Fishweather.com predicts the wind in three-hour increments, provides real-time conditions, and has a link to com-puter model forecasts. Unlike CBOFS, which only predicts the near future, Fish-Weather models predict winds for several days in advance. You can pick your date, then you’ll see a list of locations and the wind forecast for every three-hour period.

Another resource for winds is intellicast.com. It provides predictions about two days ahead in six-hour increments. Weatherun-derground.com has reams of weather infor-mation, but its marine forecasts are gener-ally the same as those of NOAA.

#e National Data Buoy Center at ndbc.noaa.gov provides real-time and historical data from buoys located throughout the Chesapeake Bay and o"shore. #ese are helpful, as they let you know if the current forecast is spot on or dead wrong. Many buoys also report wave height and period, allowing a savvy amateur weatherperson to get an idea if the waves are big, small, close together, or widely spaced. #ese are just a sample of what is available.

#en there’s the million dollar question. How do you know if they are right? Which is the most accurate? You can get a much better picture of what the forecasts mean if you follow some simple advice. Never check or rely on just one site or forecast! Check several websites and see if the forecasts generally match. If they do, it is more likely the forecasts are correct. When they don’t agree, at least one is obviously incorrect. In that case, you’ll be safer relying on whatever forecast calls for the worst weather!

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Most modern cell phones contain web browsers. One of the most useful func-tions of a weather phone is being able to access your local weather radar. Many cell phone browsers come with a programmed weather link you can open for your local radar. You can also go to weather.com and follow the links to your local radar. Do this

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T hese pages are replete with stories and pictures of that big catch, tournament results, and the like.

Whenever our cover shows “the big one” and the “hero,” I’m jealous in a nice way, because apparently I am not an angler. Bumper stickers boasting that “Fish Fear Me” don’t apply in my case. Truth told, my bumper sticker should read “Fish Laugh at Me”! #e closest thing I have to a mounted trophy for my “I love me wall” is that Big Mouth Billy Bass. Even this gadget has proved a bother… not because it also seems to laugh at me, but when I punch the red button, it won’t work!

My !sh phobia wasn’t always so. Like most kids raised on and around the Bay, I would venture forth on an early sum-mer morning and with a small mesh dip net, capture a few shrimp or “L Y’s”, head for the end of the community pier, snag a few sunnys or perch, and then home for a pan-fried breakfast. Easy! But that was a time when one could see the eel grass three feet down, and the !sh were surely more plentiful.

#ose days may have been the height of my angling prowess, because it went down hill, or should I say downstream, from there. For many years, careers, family, and all that stu" virtually precluded holding the dumb end of the pole. But after I retired, I did !nd time to revisit the art of !shing. It has not been pretty. I have tried my luck several trips o"shore and via the ICW to New England, Florida, and the Bahamas and untold time spent on our Bay. I even gathered a number of specialized lures,

read up on the subject, and went so far as to test out a Cuban YoYo. Zip! Nothing! Nada! Who CAN’T snag something in Providence Sound?!

Last year, I went surf !shing with a long-time friend in Carolina. Even with great coaching, I was able to lose part of my rig. My pal pulled in several nice ones. And oh, yeah, the beer got warm!

#ere are other even more embarrassing events, but there was in the interim one uncharacteristic, almost absurd degree of success some years back. Perhaps it was because this e"ort required no poles, reels, hooks, lures, or bait. Spring brings spawn-ing runs on the Bay like any other estuary. Another friend gained access to a 400-foot gill net… well now this was !shing! In just a few days and many trips in a Jon boat, we were able to !ll our freezers. A prized derivative was the herring roe that was packed in small plastic tubs once hold-ing cream cheese or such. When thawed, sautéed in butter, and spread on toast, it was transformed into one of our Bay’s many delicacies. Add a Nattie Boh and… well you get it.

Our catch was o"set by what we didn’t take… carp, cat!sh, trash !sh, and the small boys. #ese we returned to the wa-ters. Our success also produced a somewhat troublesome by-product. I recall tilling carcass remnants into my veggie garden as natural fertilizer in anticipation of the May plantings. What was deep enough added to the nutrients, but the stu" close to the surface entertained cats, coons, and other critters to a fair-thee-well! I still recall one

neighbor’s cat belly-up purring loudly with delight!

One particular incident convinced me that I have been surely jinxed! I was com-ing back from a winter on the west coast of Florida via the ICW. While transiting Albemarle Sound, I noticed that I had attracted the attention of a brown pelican. For whatever reason, the pesky bird kept circling my boat and landing with a con-trolled splash close astern. Time after time, the silly bird would take o" again, circle, and home in on my stern and “splash.” #en I got the picture. On my stern was my trusty albeit ine"ective if not useless rod with an absolutely beautiful yellow-green lure dangling from the pole. #e pelican wanted the lure! Made sense to the pelican; made sense to me!

Now I have to admit that the thought of deploying that lure DID occur to me. I could at least catch a !sh…eating… bird! Perhaps, his bill had some morsel at the ready. But such a degree of redemption was not matched with clear, logical thought. What the bloody hell would I do with a very angry bird with a perhaps partially digested rubber and tasteless lure secured to the end of a 30-pound test !lament!

Fish seem to be nemesis enough for me. Don’t need birds as well!

About the Author: D.C. “Merf” Moerschel has been “messing about in boats” longer than he cares to recall. Retired, living in Annapo-lis, he plies the Bay and other waters in his Albin trawler Salty Dog and only does stu" he likes to do.

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I ndian Landing Boat Club in Millers-ville, MD is a private, family-oriented recreation club located on the Severn

River. I’ve heard people call it one of the Bay’s best-kept secrets. Each summer, they offer junior boating programs that teach the nuts and bolts on canoes, row-boats, and kayaks. The curriculum covers how to safely get in and out of boats, the parts of a boat, rowing, paddling, and general safety skills. The club also has a competitive swimming team that competes in the Chesapeake Division of the Greater Annapolis Swim League and offers Red Cross swimming lessons. indianlandingboatingclub.com

Annapolis Community Boating (ACB),

out on the water, teaches school-aged children boating safety at Mayo Beach Park—for free! The U.S. Coast Guard sponsors the program, called Spirit of America. Kids swim, paddle, and turtle canoes during the six-day-long curricu-lum. “The kids are in the water all day, and in the end, they earn their Maryland Boater’s License,” says ACB organizer Lorie Stout. Participants learn how to deal with varying weather conditions, how to properly don lifejackets, and how to sail, kayak, and more. The course is slated for mid-August. Sign up early to ensure a spot via annapolisboating.org.

SurfingV irginia Beach is the location for a

the Wes Laine Surf Camp spon-sored by Quiksilver. Laine, a former top

(ASP) World Tour competitor, shares his knowledge with each camper. Besides

-ty and surf etiquette with some marine biology and coastal ecology sprinkled in. weslainesurfcamp.com

The Billabong Surf School teaches the fundamentals such as board control, pop-ping up, timing, and selecting waves. The

world—including California, Hawaii, and Virginia Beach. billabongcamps.com

FishingO ff the upper Potomac River, Mar-

Lu-Ridge Fishing Camp includes

techniques and study the various species

camp in the Catoctin Mountains in Cen-tral Maryland. mar-lu-ridge.org

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Never a Dull Summer

T here are two events that seem to be a rite of passage for American kids—going to Disney World and attending summer camp. In fact, the latter continues to grow in popularity, accord-

ing to the American Camp Association. These camps have changed since my days at 4-H Camp Downer (excuse the name) where I gleefully canoed, made ornaments out of Popsicle sticks, and sang the camp’s prideful theme song as loud as I could. Camps now have specialized, and you can send your kids to debate camp, circus camp, SAT camp, and even film camp. Luckily, there are many camps in our region that specialize in water-based activities under the watchful eye of counselors and staff. Kids will learn the normal camp stuff such as character building and self-confidence, with the bonus of getting out to play on the Bay. The following is a brief list that can get you started on your camp hunt.

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ics throughout the summer to Maryland kids. (There is a $15 non-refundable de-posit). The program is part of the national “Hooked on Fishing, Not Drugs” program

basics—including casting, knot tying, and marine ecology. The DNR supplies the gear, but register early. Check the website for various locations and dates. dnr.state.md.us/education

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T he Howard County Conservancy is holding one-week nature lessons that focus on the natural history

of Maryland. From July 12 to16, their Chesapeake H20 Adventures gathers the campers and explores streams and wetlands and teaches about the water cycle and ecosystem of the Bay. Gain knowledge of watersheds and how your kids can help protect them. hcconservatory.org

Christchurch School is perched on a hill overlooking the Rappahannock River near Urbanna, VA. From here, kids venture out to learn among many things,

the importance of the Bay’s wetlands. Wet, Wild, and Muddy is weeklong, in-depth, hands-on look at the wetlands of Virginia’s Chesapeake Bay Watershed. Campers will get down and dirty by walking, crawling, and swimming through swamps, bogs, and fresh and salt-water marshes. The point is that these camp-ers will gain a better understanding of the Bay and why it needs environmental stewards. christchurchschool.org

Wakeboarding/Waterskiing

L ocated on Virginia’s Eastern Shore, Camp Silver Beach is surrounded by the Chesapeake Bay and is the

Mecca of water sports including wake-boarding, knee boarding, waterskiing, tubing, sailing, and banana boating. For a few extra bucks, enroll your child in their ski school for some one-on-one instruc-tion; they will learn proper wakeboard-ing techniques from YMCA and Coast Guard-trained counselors. The camp also has a lap and splash pool and a 90-foot waterslide. ymcashr.org

Just outside Chestertown, MD, Camp Tockwogh allows older kids to specialize in waterskiing or sailing, and they also

have biking and hiking trails, horse sta-

The water skiing program teaches the basics up to barefoot, trick, and slalom skiing. ymcade.org/branches/tockwogh

North Bay Adventure Camp in North East, MD teaches kids slaloming tricks, barrel rolls, hand signals, partner skiing, and wake jumping. Of course, they also have more traditional camp activities such as drama, arts and crafts, archery, and swimming. northbaysummer.com

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have hooked thousands of kids on

Located at Gunpowder State Park in Bal-timore County, the company is the oldest

the Bay. They offer weeklong day clinics to instruct kids in these sports, and they even offer a pick-up and drop-off service. ultimatewatersports.com

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Anyone who spends any time on the water is acquainted with Live Aboards. Herein termed LABs.!e reasons for pitching the

“landsmen’s” lifestyle vary widely. Simplicity, cheaper, no chores, or “honey dos”… except boat stu", etc. Some LABs follow the seasonal migrations of their trades in their home a#oat. Mix in the fact that docks are “social” and o"er a water-front view, and if your neighbor is a pain… just switch your slip! LABs—whether single, a couple, or a family—face some big decisions in their lifestyle makeover.

Perhaps the most important decision in moving aboard is what size/type boat best suits one’s needs. !e obvious corollaries apply such as layout, amenities (e.g., heat/air), and functionality. Translated into more mundane terms: privacy, entertain-ment area(s), creature comforts, and most critically space…which as will be revealed means... dock space.

Boat size and type vary greatly. !ere is the under 30 (LOA) crowd, but most are larger craft. Types vary: the classic woody, a houseboat, a trawler, and even a blow boat! !e Bay has many LAB homeports, and the practice extends south all the way to Brownsville. !e west coast boasts such havens as Sausilito and Vancouver, BC. Great Lakes? Brrr!

A di$cult part of the process can be %nd-ing marinas that accept LABs. Slip costs are higher than those for seasonal boaters as are

the charges for electricity. Some areas have munici-

pal rules and those hidden taxes that further com-plicate the process. And what about pumpout?

Insurance and liability issues aside, it would seem an advantage to a marina to have a few LABs for security and boat watch purposes.

Once the boat and location come to-gether, the next challenge is what to bring aboard. Fitting in your three bedroom, two-and-a-half bath with garage never works! With limited onboard storage, one must decide what comes aboard, what goes to land storage, what goes to Goodwill, and what is pitched. I recall witnessing the discussion between a man and wife on the day they were “moving aboard.” Seems they both had glossed over the shoe issue. He restricted his stock to the usual boat shoes. She was in tears when she realized there was not enough room for her 146 (yep that’s right) pairs of shoes! Didn’t work.

Urban professional LABs face special challenges of how to handle their power suits and accoutrements. A long-time LAB friend always dressed casually for his sales calls. He had a pragmatic solution to those occasional times when he needed a suit for a “dog and pony show.” Being average in size, he could %nd a wide selection of more formal attire at practically any Goodwill. !e show done… he’d re-donate the suit!

Climate is another factor. Bay LABs ac-cept the changes, but it does grow old. !e dog days of August without air … well, ‘nuf said. As the winter of 2010 recedes in memory with no fondness at all, I would bet that there are still no cures for cold feet and sweaty brows below or the emergence of a 12-volt snow blower that works o" one’s 18-volt hand tool battery.

Cruising the docks, some LABs fade into the dock’s population, and one wouldn’t know they were permanent %xtures at all. Other LABs stand out. !e potted plants, awnings, dock boxes, bikes, dripping water hoses, shore power cables, and all manner of stu" signal their pres-ence. !ere might even be a van parked nearby with all sorts of support gear for the home a#oat. And then there is that Sat TV dish. !ere is likely a “project in progress” close by on the dock involving a mess of parts, rags, and tools.

Pets are another preference, ranging from the usual boat dog or cat to birds and even %sh! I recall one LAB’s iguana would jump ship regularly and was usually found amongst the grass and reeds ashore sampling the vast shore-side dessert cart. Some boats never depart their slips giving rise to the probability that hull growth has in fact fused the hull to the bottom making a move a distinct impossibility. Others cut their shore leads and venture forth regularly.

LABs also come in various forms: the guy who can %x anything, the dock phi-losopher, the “I have an extra of anything” guy, etc. Anyone who smells of diesel, has no tool bag, or a name embroidered on his shirt saying he’s Earl is surely a LAB. Although I’ve never heard of anyone asked to depart the premises for these or other “prim and proper” reasons, I’m sure there are examples. !e key to understanding LABs is it is a lifestyle! Perhaps, even some travel the globe in their minds while still with their umbilical lines secured to a dock. No matter; it’s all good.

In future Sketches, we will search out some of the Bay’s LABs to share their experiences. And who knows who might next join in the fun! Keep tuned!

About the Author: D.C. “Merf” Moerschel has been “messing about in boats” longer than he cares to recall. Retired, living in Annapolis, he plies the Bay and other waters in his Albin trawler Salty Dog and only does stu" he likes to do.

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I f you trailer your boat, each trip generally becomes easier and easier. In fact, after a dozen trips, it becomes routine. Backing down the boat ramp ceases to become a

trial and error situation. Getting the boat level on the rollers or bunks becomes second nature. You become an expert at trailering your boat. !e risk is that you become so comfortable you may overlook trailer maintenance items that are truly an accident waiting to happen if you neglect them. Here then are 10 things you need to check when you trailer a boat.

Wheel BearingsMost of the weight of your boat and trailer rests on the inner and outer wheel bearings. Even if you have spring-loaded bearing protectors and regularly pump in grease, you would be wise to remove, clean, check, and lubricate all the wheel bearings at the start of every season. Consider that every time you launch or haul your boat, the wheels go into the water. Eventually water will get into the bearing housing and cause the bearing to rust. Rust on a bearing will eventu-ally cause it to self-destruct. Whenever you service the wheel bearings, replace the wheel bearing seals.

Avoid plunging your trailer into cold water while the wheel bearings are hot, as the sudden cooling of the bearing contracts the metal and allows corrosive saltwater inside, where rust can form. With this in mind, allow some time for the wheel bearings to cool down when you get to the launch ramp. A wheel bearing may fail when you least expect it. To be safe, always take along a set of replacement wheel bearings, seals, wheel bearing grease, and the tools you will need whenever you trailer your boat.

FrameA major weakness of steel trailers is

that eventually the structural integrity of the actual trailer frame may be compro-mised. Older trailers may have hidden rust spots that are di$cult to see. At the start of each season, it is wise to care-fully go over the surface of the trailer to look for any rust blisters or telltale orange stains that could indicate rusting from the inside. Grind o" rust blisters, and check to see if the steel frame has been weakened. !e U bolts, which

hold the major components of the trailer together, need to be checked, as well, when you look over the frame. If a U bolt is rusty, loose, or damaged, replace it with a new one. Many distributors sell stainless steel U-bolts to help allieviate the corrosion issue.

Tires!e natural assumptions are that

your boat trailer gets limited use, and the tires are safe as long as the treads are not worn. !e fact of the matter is that sunlight causes serious damage to your trailer tires. It would be wise to cover or remove your boat trailer tires if the trailer is stored outside during the winter. Know the correct tire pressure for your trailer, and check tire air pres-sure and wear often. A tire with wear on one edge or cupping could be an early warning sign of a bent or rusting trailer component. Don’t neglect the spare, and make sure the lug wrench and jack you have for your car can service the trailer, as well.

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LightsLots of people who trailer boats never

think to disconnect the trailer plug before putting the trailer

into the water. !ey just pull up to the ramp and

plunge the trailer with its hot tail lights into

the cold water. !is is a good way to burn out the these lamps. While we are talking about trailer lights, it is wise to keep a supply of replace-ment bulbs and

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items for the boat. Routinely check to

be sure the lights are working whenever you

hook up the trailer. Lamp sockets and the connecter plug

prongs should be cleaned and coated with dielectric grease.

BrakesTrailer brakes, just as with car brakes, eventually wear out. Every spring, check to be sure the brakes, if your trailer has them, are working properly. Hydraulic brakes are prone to #uid leaks and rusted brake lines. Low #uid in the trailer brake master cylinder indicates a #uid leak that will cause brake failure at some point. Electric brakes most often succumb to wiring defects and corrosion.

Coupler!ere is a lot of trailer weight on the trailer hitch ball; a dollop of grease will keep it moving freely. Be sure to lubricate the linkage and tongue inside the coupler. !e jack needs lubrication, too. Every coupler has a place for a coupler lock to prevent the coupler from accidently opening and to keep it from being opened by someone with a warped sense of humor. If you have to leave your trailer where it could be stolen, a coupler lock is a smart investment. Simply hooking safety chains onto your trailer hitch using the “S” hooks provided is cer-tainly better than no chains at all. It would be wiser to avoid the possibility of the chains bouncing o" by attaching them with anchor shackles. Shackles are more trouble when hitching, but are far more secure than a hook that could possibly bend open if the trailer broke loose.

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Wires gone bad.


WinchWhile doing your trailer lubrication, make sure to lube the winch mecha-nism. Take a close look at the winch belt or cable. If the belt is frayed or badly faded, replace it. !e same goes for the cable, par-ticularly the hook. Remember that the trailer winch is not intended to secure the boat to the trailer. Always use tie downs on the bow and the stern to secure the boat to the trailer.

Wheels and Lug NutsOver-tightening lugs may damage the wheel studs and the wheels. Use a torque wrench to tighten lug nuts. A touch of anti-seize lube on the lug bolts will make removing them easier; Never-Seeze is a popular brand. Use a star pattern when tightening lug nuts. Before you head out on a long trip, make sure you can easily remove the lug nuts. During your frame

examination, check the wheels, too. Look for telltale orange rust spots on the wheels, especially at the weld points.

Road CheckWhen you are trailering

over long distances, make it a habit to carefully touch the wheel hubs for heat. A hotter than normal wheel hub is a sure sign of a bearing or two about to self-destruct.

Checking them regularly at fuel stops

will give you a good idea of how warm they should be

normally.

Rollers and BunksWhen the boat is on the trailer, it is dif-%cult to check rollers and bunks. Take a moment at the trailer parking area to check all of the rollers to be sure they roll freely. !e bunks or boards on which the boat rests, should also be inspected.

With so much of your attention needed to safely operate your boat, it is

easy to neglect the trailer. Actually, trailer maintenance takes very little time when you remember to do it, and it is a good way to prevent a breakdown. !at said, trailer insurance is cheap and worth every penny should you have the misfortune to have a trailer break down.About the Author: Captain Bob Cerullo is a nationally known writer and radio/TV broadcaster. He holds a 100-ton masters license and has been boat-ing all his life.

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Nice new bottom built and paintedT here’s no precedent for it in medi-cal literature. Paradoxically, at a time when Jerry West’s Stage IV Old Boat

Bug might be expected to be at its most viru-lent, Jerry’s symptoms have suddenly reduced to an occasional hallucination. Even when he was con%ned for two weeks in Washington, DC by 30 inches of global warming, his Old Boat Bug caused him little discomfort. Rather than anxiety, he had the euphoric feeling that progress was ongoing at Dave Herbig’s shop, even when the rest of the mid-Atlantic area was paralyzed.

For those who may have missed one of the prior articles in the journal of Jerry’s Old Boat Bug, here’s a short recap. In the December, January, and February issues of PropTalk, we described the four stages of Jerry West’s Old Boat Bug. First, during Stage I—!e Dream, he sold his Lord Nelson Tug and started thinking about an antique wood boat. He had a boathouse, complete with a 10,000-pound lift, and recurrent visions of a varnished transom through his boathouse door. He dreamed of leisurely afternoons and evenings on the Severn River with the quiet rumble of the powerplant of a stately wooden antique, with his wife Gill and maybe friends or grandchildren or just the right wine to toast the occasion.

After research on the Web and antique paper publications and brokerage listings, Jerry heard the name David Herbig, a wooden boat restoration expert. He found that Dave had restored a number of boats for the Jones and Bullen families, among others, and that he was a superb craftsman, but that he worked alone, and thus was always backlogged with work. Jerry’s Old Boat %xation was not to be deterred, however, so he contacted Dave with complete con%dence that his as-yet-unde%ned project would soon be under way. To the amazement of onlookers, Dave not only had a gap in his schedule, but also knew of a boat: a 26-foot 1955 Chris-Craft. !e boat had been pretty as recently as 1996, but had been sitting in a pasture for 12 years, complete with a Chevrolet V-8 that had never been run in the water.

And so Stage II of the Disease—!e Purchase. Jerry bought Moonshine for $200, somewhat less than the going price for the carburetor on the Chevrolet engine. As the price sug-gests, the boat needed a bit of work.

During Stage III—!e Beginning of Reconstruction, Jerry’s symptoms got worse. As the %rst few months went by, Dave didn’t reconstruct anything. In fact, he removed the cabin, all of the interior, and the bottom planking. Somehow, through the rosy glasses of his malady, Jerry considered that progress. But then a new plywood bottom replaced the deteriorated planking. Since the boat was to live on a lift, the plywood was essential. Reconstruction actually had begun.

Stage IV—Nearly Terminal saw Jerry stopping by Dave’s to marvel at the progress, and progress there was. !e new bottom was on and painted, the boat had been turned upright, and the engine had been reinstalled and test run. !e cockpit seats, sole, and engine box were in and shiny. !e top was being rebuilt and staged for reinstallation.

So, maybe Jerry’s not in remission at all. Maybe his seeing the cabin top not yet on the boat, but with a headliner that would make Chris-Craft envious, was enough to carry Jerry’s euphoria through the period when he couldn’t even get to see the boat. Maybe it’s just the calm before Stage V—Terminal, when his old boat once again #oats, runs, and delights onlookers on the Severn.

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I magine a day when %sh waste is turned into gas to power machinery, and the %sh we put on our tables to eat tastes

better than ever. !e University of Mary-land Biotechnology Institute Center of Marine Biotechnology (COMB) is making great strides in bio-fuel development as well as in advancing the next generation of seafood production.

On October 8, 2009, while attending the Coastal Conservation Association Bal-timore Chapter’s annual banquet, a group of us had the opportunity to go on a special guided tour of COMB located at 701 East Pratt Street in Baltimore City. I’ve lived in the Baltimore area most of my life and didn’t know the center existed. When I

asked some of my friends, none of them knew the place was there either. During the tour, I asked our guide, John Stubble-%eld, laboratory manager and research scientist with a specialty in induced spawn-ing, if I could interview him for an article sometime, and he graciously accepted. !e center opened in 1995. Among the

many unique studies COMB is known for are re-circulating aquaculture and bio-%ltration, which is what Stubble%eld and I

focused on during my second guided tour. We talked about aquaculture research and development, re-circulating and %ltering water, and transforming %sh waste into fuel-grade methane gas, which when per-fected, can run some of the center’s pumps and other machinery. If the center’s energy use can be o"set by just 10 percent using methane gas, then total self-sustainability may not be too far away. Many researchers and scientists in the %eld of biotechnology consider this development very excit-ing and a real breakthrough in bio-fuel technology.

About 160 people work in the building as part of COMB. Most of the sta" are researchers and scientists, including a large

number of microbiologists working on such things as %sh nutrition, reproduction, developmental biology, disease treatment and immunology, marine microbial ecol-ogy, marine microbiology technology, and molecular biology.

Dr. Yonathan Zohar, the center’s director, specializes in %sh endocrinology and aquaculture. On a COMB website video, he says that the oceans have reached “maximum sustainable yield” and that the

“global supply of seafood has been under greater pressure due to higher demand, over-%shing and environmental factors.” By the year 2020, aquaculture will need to produce one out of two %sh to provide the world’s population with seafood, according to some estimates.!e center is doing problem-solving

research and is taking steps within the %eld of aquaculture to study how to better use the ocean’s resources. COMB studies re-circulating aquaculture as a means of pro-ducing eggs to grow high-value food %sh in captivity while re-using %ltered tap water in a completely self-contained setting that has little or no impact on the environment. !e ultimate goal of this type of aquaculture is

to reduce pressure on natural %sh stocks and to provide a nutritious food source for the world’s grow-ing population in a manner that is environmentally friendly.

At COMB there are large %sh tanks connected to other big tanks that recycle water and %lter %sh waste that turns ammonia, which is toxic, into fuel-grade methane. In other words, %sh waste turned to sludge creates methane gas, which helps make electricity.

Some energy companies are very interested in the development of bio-fuel production. COMB wants to eventually become part of a consortium of other research institutes, federal and state agencies, and private industry groups to study bio-fuel production. !e notion of transforming %sh waste into fuel-

grade methane gas for energy production is still in the early stages, and much more work needs to be done; but the process works, and the potential for environmen-tally friendly energy production is on the horizon.!e center is home to cobia, gilt-head

sea bream, and striped bass blissfully swim-ming around in pristine %ltered re-circulat-ing water tanks. !ere are tanks with brood stocks as well as younger %sh swimming in

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One of the keys to successful aquacul-ture production is getting the %sh to spawn in captivity. Stubble%eld explained that when a %sh is taken from the wild and put in captivity, its environment is disrupted, and it typically won’t spawn. Dr. Zohar has developed a process for injecting %sh with a type of implant, which works similarly to time-release capsules that gradually supply the %sh with missing hormones to induce spawning.

COMB is not a commercial facility, but rather a research facility. However, as part of the aquaculture research, COMB sometimes sells batches of %sh to local restaurants that in turn market the %sh on their menus as organically grown. In blind taste tests, some chefs said the COMB %sh tasted better than %sh from the sea. !at’s because the %sh are fed a nutritious diet

and are grown in tanks of pure water free of toxins and other contaminants.

In another ambitious study, COMB is pioneering a micro-bacterial process for turning ordinary city water into simulated seawater, constantly %ltering the water and re-using it. !e same water is used over and over and is totally free of toxins and other contaminants. COMB works collab-oratively with the National Aquarium and others with regard to re-circulating tank research and bio-fuel production.!ese are just a few of the break-

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C hesapeake Bay Power Boat Association (CBPBA) members are looking for volunteer boaters and jet skiers to assist

as “safety sweep boats” for the Great Chesapeake Bay Swim June 13. For more than 17 years, CB-PBA has worked with USCG, Maryland’s De-partment of Natural Resources, and other safety organizations to provide a safety net for swim-mers who cross the Bay during the Bay Swim. !is event has raised more than $1 million for charities such as the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating, Chesa-peake Trust, Maryland Chapter of the March of Dimes, and National Aquarium’s Bay Restora-tion Project. !is is a great opportunity to help a worthwhile cause while meeting other fellow powerboaters. CBPBA has planned a full week-end of fun events leading up to the Bay Swim. If you would like to be a volunteer sweep boat for this charitable event, contact Je" Whetzel at je"[email protected]. For upcoming club events and news, visit cbpba.com. —by Je" Whetzel

Cyber Connections

S ilverton Owners Club (SOC) members can be found on Facebook now, which is open to the public. Below, Winnie the poodle is owned by Dave and Denise Drumm on Had To Hav, a 1997 351 Sedan. We

also have an early start on our club dock parties on the Bay: we will rev up the fun at the Chesapeake Boat Basin in Kilmarnock, VA July 9-11. Stay tuned with PropTalk; next month, we’ll have a story from a local owner about, “Why I Love My Silverton” (silvertonclub.com). —by Nyla Deputy

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Bildahl’s Race Images Now Available OnlinePropTalk photographer-at-large John Bildahl has posted more than 1400 closeup racing photos for all the world to enjoy. Prints are available at a modest price. He’ll be on the scene again this year. Check out the magic at johnbildahlphotography.com/ptalk.

H ot!! Boy, are we ready for hot after this winter. And, mid-April, Portsmouth will be just that with the start of the Region 4 series. So, start planning your season now: Portsmouth in April, Raleigh in May, Elizabeth

proptalk.com. Hundreds of cool racing photos await you there. PropTalk will be in the scene for many of these races, so keep your eye out and smile for the camera. We want the scoop; if you’ve got news to share about your boat and team, send it to our new editor, Gary Reich ([email protected]). Photos are even better. We want to let PropTalk readers know what’s in store for them this season!

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As a young boy, the grouchy old lady down the street accused me of being footloose, and I took o"ense even though I had no idea what she meant. I felt better when I learned it was a nautical expression referring to a situ-ation where the lower part or foot of a sail becomes detached and #ails back and forth in the wind. !e sail is said to be footloose.

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!en she called me a son of a gun. Right there and then I knew she was not terribly fond of me. When some-one calls you that name, she isn’t being kind; in fact, she is implying you are of dubious paternity. Some sources claim the expression came from the name sailors called babies being born at sea where the usual place for birthing was behind a makeshift canvas shelter hung between two cannons on the gun deck. Other nautical experts dismiss the odds of women, other than the captain’s wife, being on ships giving birth while at sea as preposterous.

I like one explanation from the Cus-toms and Traditions of the Royal Navy (1835), which claims a ship’s surgeon requested the ship’s cannons to be %red to shock a woman into delivering a %ne healthy male baby, from then on called a son of a gun.

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A t Judge Yachts in Denton, MD Bill Judge’s crew is busy with new orders. While the construc-

tion of three new Judge 27s keeps the yard crew out of trouble, work is now complete on the modi%cation of the interior and exterior of a Judge Chesa-peake 32. She awaits application of fresh paint. Major re%t work also continues on a Markley 46. A new cockpit sole has been %tted on the Markley, and %sh boxes and bait wells have been %xed into place. Judge’s “indoor boat show” is still underway at the shop and features an Oxford 37, Chesapeake 36, Sport%sh 34, Chesapeake 32, a 27 Chesapeake center console, and a 22 center console—all under one roof. Judge invites everyone to his shop to see this large collection of Judge Yachts. T om Weaver of Eastport Yacht

Company in Annapolis, MD re-ports that the %rst stage of a full

restoration on Moccasin, a 45-foot classic wooden Phil Bolger design, is now com-plete. !e vessel was originally built in Spain and has an uncanny resemblance to classic working craft of the 1900s. Stage one of the restoration included replacing

with a 150-horsepower four-stroke out-board. Bandy also reports that the company has just %nished the power and rigging for John Bildahl’s antique 1960 17-foot Owens runabout. !e classic Owens is powered by a vintage Johnson Stinger high-performance outboard.

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R eid Bandy of Bandy Boats in An-napolis (Riva), MD says his shop is alight with activity as interest in

the company’s center console and custom-built “Carolina #are” boats continues to grow. !e builder is currently designing a

Despite back-to-back doses of frozen misery from Mother Nature in February, area boatshops continue to push and are nearing completion on several excit-ing projects just in time for the spring boating and %shing kicko". Several

builders are reporting a lot of interest and activity in their designs; many having taken multiple orders for new construction. Recession? What recession? Good news for the spring season and boating in general.

Remember to mark your calendar and make weekend plans to attend the Maryland Boatbuilders and Dealers Expo, which will be held at Governor’s Hall at Sailwinds Park in Cambridge, MD April 10-11. Conceived by Martin Hardy, owner of Com-posite Yacht in Trappe, MD, and sponsored by PropTalk, the show will feature Bay-built craft of all sizes and shapes: sport%shing dreamboats, ski"s, Jon boats, trawlers, and maybe even a few sailboats. Admission is $5, and the event will be held rain or shine. Event hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. For more details, see page 14.

I will tell you that there are still some honest men who are not scared to use hand tools, who can

sharpen a saw, Plane, or adze: there are still some who know that a little healthy exercise will not do

them any lasting harm. To be sure, most of these honest men live and work in rather out of the way places, but that is lucky, for in most cases they can acquire the provided

boatbuilding materials for perhaps one-third the city prices. But, best of all, some of these honest gentlemen’s boatshops are in places where nothing but the occasional honk of a wild goose will distract them from their work.

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Mocassin, a Spanish-built 45-footer, sits up on Eastport Yacht Company's railway for a major refit. Photo by Bill Griffin

The Zimmerman Marine crew flips the hull of their new Haven 12.5 as yard dog Marley watches on. The boat's mold is visible to the left. Photo by Bill Griffin


both above- and below-the-waterline planking, the main bulkhead, and a few odd frames and then re-caulking the en-tire hull. !e %nal step of the initial work involved applying a fresh coat of paint to the entire boat. Weaver reports that the second stage of restoration will involve updating and refreshing the deck and interior of Mocassin. Stay tuned to next month’s PropTalk to track her progress. A t McCready Railway in Lusby,

MD the Wm. B. Tennison is on the rail for winter work. !e

22—a design that the builder promotes as the perfect platform for relaxing summer gunkholing and exploring. Aside from the custom boatbuilding projects, Mathews Brothers has four boats prepped for paint and a long line of boats awaiting varnish work for the spring launch. Dennis Elzey of Elzey Custom

Boats in Cambridge, MD tells PropTalk that the winter

onslaught hasn’t slowed them down a bit. Among the current projects,

the associated mechanical systems. Once these systems are in place, the ultra-rigid, composite, vacuum-bagged soles (built and ready to go at time of publication) will be installed. Other projects underway at the yard include two di"erent 40-foot Robbins, which will be ready and in the water well before folks are %shing for trophy stripers, and interior work on a 38-foot Evans. Chesapeake Marine Railway’s

(Deltaville, VA) Jon Farinholt spoke with us recently about an

interesting maintenance/repair project the

buyboat is normally berthed at the Calvert Marine Museum in Solomons. Mainte-nance work on the vessel has included removal of the mast for repair, replace-ment of the mast step, minor planking repairs, and the replacement of some of the frame fasteners. Richard J. S. Dodds, of the Calvert Marine Museum, told PropTalk that the Tennison was originally built in 1899 in Somerset County, MD as a two-masted bugeye for oyster dredging. Her hull was constructed from nine pine logs. !e boat was converted to power in 1906-1907, when she became a buyboat for Virginia owners. In 1945, J. C. Lore & Sons of Solomons purchased her, and kept her in operation until 1978 when the Calvert Marine Museum acquired her. She is the only remaining buyboat converted from sail. Today, she serves as centerpiece for the museum and provides one-hour tours of the Solomons area for museum visitors. M athews Brothers of Denton,

MD has reported that their latest Mathews 40 is out of

the mold, while progress continues on a brand new inboard/outboard Bay Cruiser

the builder is upgrading a 25-foot Grady White, which received a new rub rail, strip-ing, logo, and new paint in the cockpit to give her a fresh new look. On the custom side, a Shore Built 24 Pilothouse is near-ing completion, while work continues on the top deck mold for the company’s new Shore Built 21. T he folks at Deltaville Boatyard in

Deltaville, VA have been work-ing on a variety of miscellaneous

winter projects. One major project involved replacing four propellers and a rebuild of two lower shaft units on Aquabelle, a 2008 Formula 45. !e crew also replaced her Volvo IPS D6-435 supercharger. !eir current project is a 58-foot Hatteras, which is undergoing a rebuild of her engine room systems and components. Jake Glover at Composite Yacht in

Trappe, MD tells us that the 38-foot SW Boatworks Down Easter project is

well underway. !e boat’s 367-horsepower Caterpillar C9 powerplant, driveline, and Onan generator are in place. !e crew will now set its sights on installing all of

yard recently undertook. Chesapeake Breeze is an aluminum-built 95-footer that runs summer cruises between Reedville, VA and Tangier Island. When the boat came in for her annual Coast Guard inspection, she was limping along with two of her three propellers (the center prop sheared o" ). Chesapeake Marine Railway %tted her with three new three-inch diameter, 16-foot-long shafts (custom fabricated based on the ship’s existing couplings), new cutlass bearings, and new digitally tuned propellers, and then spruced up the bottom with new anti-fouling paint and a fresh boot stripe. Chesapeake Boats of Cris"eld,

MD is currently in the process of %nishing up the %nal stages of

%berglass layup for a 65-foot custom “pirate ship” for owner Frank Camarada of Beach Haven, NJ. !e boat is destined for charter service on Little Egg Harbor waters. Slated for April completion, the crew had %nished laying glass on the hull and top deck at press time, with the super structure soon to follow. She will ultimately be %tted with two 225-horsepower Volvo diesels mated to Volvo’s Duoprop stern drive system.

An Elzey Shore Built 24 awaits windows and deck fittings. Photo courtesy of Dennis Elzey

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Deltaville Yachting Center, in Del-taville, VA is busy getting winter projects %nished and is setting its

eyes on spring commissioning. Laura Mar-tin reports to PropTalk that over the winter, the shop repowered a Contest 31, involv-ing installation of new stringers, fuel tank, fuel supply system, and shaft log. Bow and stern thrusters continue to become more and more popular, as the yard has installed several over the winter months.

Dick Doyle, of the Reedville Fisherman’s Museum in Reed-ville, VA tells us that the crew at

the museum has kept themselves covered in sawdust, varnish, and paint through the cold snow-%lled winter. While work continues on their 16-foot Chesapeake deadrise ski", the shop crew completed a ground-up re%t of a rowing ski" built 10 years ago by Ti"any Yachts on the Wicomico River. Doyle reports that the shop is in full swing and is looking forward to warmer weather when work on replac-

ing the cabin on a 40-foot Foggy River deadrise workboat can begin.Joe Reid’s team at Mast & Mallet Boat-

works in Edgewater, MD is currently working on a “new” model, a Chesa-

peake 22, which is a beauty modeled after the Smith Island soft-shell crab scrape boats. !e original design is derived from sailing deadrise boats. Reid’s version is of all-wood construction, having a cold-mold-ed bottom, single-plank glued sides on frames at two-foot spacing. She will carry a 35-horsepower Universal diesel. True to

Aquabelle sits pretty with new props, lower shafts, and a new supercharger. Photo cour-

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workboat form, her steering will be of the waterman’s “stick” variety. !e boat has a seven-foot beam and draws only two feet. !e boat will be at the Maryland Boat-builder’s and Dealers Expo in Cambridge April 10-11. Stop by and see her. Steve Zimmerman and the friendly

folks at Zimmerman Marine have been busy with a variety of projects,

snowpocalypses be damned. Some of the wind-powered vessel projects include installing a new 88-horsepower Yanmar diesel in a 56-foot sailboat and re%nish-

ing the topsides of a Peasron 37 with fresh Awlgrip and installing a new rudder on her. Major repairs also took place on a Main-ship 31, where damaged bulkheads and cabinetry were replaced. Work continues on Zimmerman’s cold-molded Haven 12.5 sailboat, based on Nathanael Herresho" ’s popular design. !e decks are now in place, keel has been %tted, and her spar is almost complete and ready for installation. !e hull for the company’s new Zimmerman 38 was being laminated in early March (with delivery of the hull to Zimmerman Marine

Inc. expected soon). Zimmerman Marine continues to care for Rosa II, a distinctive wooden sailing vessel from New York. Rosa II will celebrate her 50th birthday this year, and Zimmerman’s paint and varnish crew are keeping her in Bristol fashion.

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I f, like me, you started !shing as a kid, the only tool you had was your Boy or Girl Scout pocket knife. It could cut line, dig

worms, and clean !sh as well as create a pile of wood shavings to start a !re so you could cook your catch. "at was a long time and many !sh ago. Today’s angler needs a collection of tools, each with a speci!c job to perform.

PliersIn my opinion, a good pair of %shing pliers is the most essential tool in the angler’s arsenal. Pliers may be used to cut wire, mono, and braid; remove the hook from a %sh or a person; tighten loose nuts; and straighten bent hooks.

Fishing pliers come in various sizes and a wide price range. My %rst pliers were Manleys, and I still have a pair in my surf %shing tackle box. !ese are heavy-duty pliers and can do the hard jobs with ease. !eir biggest problem is the hinge is not sealed and it must be maintained with WD-40 or other water displacing oils. !is sounds easy and it is, but %shermen being men will often overlook the easy stu". !e side cutters on Manley pliers will not cut braid, but they will cut the heaviest %shing wire with ease.

In 1998, I replaced my Manleys with Donnmars. !ey do have an enclosed hinge, and their side cutter blades are re-placeable. I have found that the side cutters are the %rst thing to wear out on the Man-leys, and once they are gone, all you have is just another pair of pliers. In the 12 years I have had the Donnmars, the side cutters have not su"ered any damage. !is may be because I no longer do much o"shore %shing, and cutting heavy wire is seldom required on the inshore grounds. My only problem with the Donnmars pliers is they do not have the strength of the Manleys. Extracting a hook from the mouth of an angry

blue%sh is not a job they do well.

Last year, I acquired

a pair of Lazer Dark Night pliers made by Eagle Claw. !ey are strong, the side cutters will cut braid, and the blades are re-placeable. !e hinge is sealed, and to date, they have preformed #awlessly. !ey come with a form-%tting plastic sheaf and a cord that attaches the pliers to the sheaf.

As for price, the Manleys are the least expensive and sell for under $50. !e Don-nmars cost more than $100, and I do not have a price for the Eagle Claw pliers as they were given to me to test.

!e Leatherman Wave multi-tool is a fantastic product, and I never go %shing without one. However, as %shing pliers, they are a bit bulky. You have to open them up to use the pliers, and I prefer to have mine ready to use even if I can only operate with one hand.

Hook ExtractorWith today’s size and bag limits, it is es-sential to have a quick and safe method for releasing %sh. I have found the ARC Dehooker to be the perfect tool for the job.

!e ARC Dehooker has an open loop at the end of the heavy wire that runs from the handle of the tool. !e loop is run down the leader until it reaches the hook. At this point, the leader is held at a 90-de-gree angle to the hook, and the angler gives a sharp pull on the tool. !e result is a released %sh untouched by human hands.

Everyone who does even a little %shing should have an ARC Dehooker on their boat. !e tool takes up very little room and will safely release even deeply hooked %sh. To %nd out more, visit arcdehooker.com.

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Landing NetAnother tool that should be on every %shing boat is a landing net. !ese come in all sizes, and unless you target trophy rock%sh, a medium size net will do the job. I have found the rubber-coated nets work very well. !e old-style long-handled net was always in the way, but today’s new models have a handle that slides up into the net ring. !ese nets store easily and come back together quickly when needed.

Knives!is is a subject worthy of an entire article, but in the interest of space, we will provide abbreviated coverage. !e most important thing to remember is no one knife can do every job. Also keep in mind that the wrong knife used in the wrong way usually results in a trip to the emergency room.

A bait knife should be sturdy as well as sharp. It must cut through bone, scales, and meat without slipping or #exing. A %let knife must be #exible to work down the backbone of a %sh. If the blade does not bend to the couture of the bone, much meat will be left behind. Trying to cut bait with a %let knife is asking for disaster. !e thin and #exible blade will slip and in most cases

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All knives should be kept in a sheaf. You want to protect the blade from damage and the unsuspect-ing person rummaging around in your tackle box from receiving a serious cut.

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O!shoreLast year was one of the best in recent memory for o"shore anglers. Captain Mike Standing, a soothsayer who skippers Water-man out of the Virginia Beach Fishing Cen-ter, says that this year should be no di"erent.!e %rst species to arrive are blue%n tuna

in early June. Mike will look for the %sh on inshore lumps such as the Hot Dog, Fingers, and Southeast Lumps o" Virginia Beach. At the same time, the %sh will show up at the Parking Lot, Crotch, and 26 Mile Hill out of Wachapreague. In late spring, blue%n will visit the Norfolk Canyon and in the fall, cruise by the Triangles sometimes even swinging as close as the Chesapeake Light Tower.

Yellow%n tuna and dolphin will follow the blue%n up the coast. Mike looks for a hard 68- to 72-degree water temperature change to carry yellow%n along the 100 fathom curve as early as April. “!e last two years, some of the best %shing was in early June,” Mike says. Dolphin follow close behind the tuna. Mike has noticed that dolphin seem to like a 73- to 74-degree edge that is carrying #otsam for the %sh to hide under.

Of all the great o"shore %shing in store, Mike is most excited about the start of the bill%sh run. He’s counting the days until July when the %rst marlin ride in on warm water eddies that break o" the Gulf Stream. By September, marlin %shing should be at its climax, but some of the best days will be reserved for October.

Wahoo are another welcome visitor to the Virginia coast. Mike expects the %sh to be thick on drops and humps in 35 to 50 fath-oms in September and October. Mike calls Virginia’s wahoo %shing some of the best in the world, and to prove it, he’s planning a wahoo tournament for October. Looking into his crystal ball, Mike says that the future of o"shore %shing is sunny, “As long as we can get some nice weather, that is.”

Near-Shore Fishing!e future of near-shore %shing is always cloudy. A myriad of factors from weather to water temperature to water clarity to bait a"ect what species will show up, when, and where.

No one knows the %ckle whims of near-shore %shing like Captain Jake Hiles and his crew on Matador. Jake chases everything from king mackerel to cobia to bottom dwellers and striper. When we asked him for his outlook on the future of these %sheries, Jake laughed and said, “I wish I knew.”

Jake’s best guess was that bottom %sh-ing will be excellent in the year to come. “Since sea bass %shing has been closed for six months,” he says, “there should be plenty of %sh when it reopens.” Currently, the season is set to start in April, and Jake expects a bonanza on these %sh. Likewise, %shing for tile%sh and grouper should also be good in the coming year. Bad weather and small bag limits—along with the sea bass closure—have kept the pressure o" these deep-water bottom-dwellers through the winter.

While it’s easy for anyone to predict the arrival of striped bass in the fall, Jake says it’s hard to %gure out whether the best tactic will be drifting eels or trolling lures. !is year’s eel season was made di$cult by muddy water and cut short by a major snow storm. !e trolling season was also truncated by extremely cold weather and cold water. “If the fall and winter are mild,” Jake predicts, “striper %shing will be good.”

Jake reminds anglers that the spring striper season can be excellent. His crew specializes in dropping live baits to the tubes of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel (CBBT) and pulling in monster rock%sh. Light-tackle anglers will have plenty of fun casting swimming shad and bucktails to bridge pilings for school-sized striper.

As for other inshore species such as cobia and king mackerel, Jake had a hard time making a prediction. While he’s sure that cobia %shing will be good in 2010, he couldn’t say whether the best tactic will be sight casting to %sh cruising on the surface or anchoring up on the shoals and soaking baits. “If we get clear, calm water this summer, sight casters will be happy,” he says. Jake expects the %sh to arrive in late May or early June o" Hampton and then spread out to the shoals in the lower Bay before moving out into the ocean by late summer. “Due to the cold weather this winter,” Jake predicts, “the %sh may be late arriving.”

It’s tough to tell what’s in store for near-shore %shermen this year. Jake sug-gests anglers monitor weather conditions and %shing reports to be ready for what Mother Nature throws at them.

Inshore FishingIn Virginia, great inshore %shing is usu-ally a sure bet, but deciding what species to put your money on is always a gamble. Captain Steve Wray is a high roller in Virginia’s inshore %shing game. As cap-tain of the Ocean Pearl, Steve is placing his bets on red drum, black drum, #oun-der, speckled trout, and puppy drum. “It’s been years since we had a really cold winter,” Steve points out, “!is year, the %sh should be on a more predictable schedule.”

One thing Steve is sure of is that %sh-ing for red drum and black drum should be spectacular this spring. Steve says that the blacks will arrive to the Cabbage Patch and shoals along the Eastern Shore by late April. “Last year’s black drum run was short and concentrated in a few places,” Steve says, “I hope this year the %sh will hang around.” Big reds will fol-low, arriving at the ocean side islands of the Eastern Shore %rst and then %ltering onto the lower Bay shoals by May.

Virginia Salt Water Fishing Preview 2010by Ric Burnley

L ook into a crystal ball, read the tea leaves, or shake a Magic 8-ball, it’s anyone’s guess what 2010 will hold for Virginia anglers. But one thing is for sure—folks %shing in the Commonwealth are in for some hot action in the year ahead. We consulted three gurus of Virginia %shing for their predictions about the upcoming season.

From o"shore to near-shore to inshore—the good news is that news is good.

PropTalk’s 2010 Fishing Preview


No species invites more prognostication than the %ckle #ounder. Steve says #ounder success has more to do with people than with the %sh. “It all depends on the regulations,” Steve explains. At press time, #ounder regula-tions were still up in the air, but a half inch could make the di"erence be-tween catching a mess of keepers or having to release some really nice %sh. !e %rst #ounder will enter the Bay in April along !imble Shoal

Channel. A month after that wave of %sh moves up the Bay, another push of #atties will gather around the pilings of the CBBT and along the channel edges in the lower Bay, where they will lie around for the summer. Fall is one of the best times of year to intercept #ounder as the %sh move out of the Bay. After that, the %sh will hang out around near-shore wrecks through the beginning of winter.

Of all inshore species, Steve’s passion is stalking speckled trout and puppy drum in the skinny water. After the last few years of spectacular ac-tion on these %sh, Steve expects skinny water action to get even better. He looks for a cold winter to bunch these %sh up and send them into the Bay. !e early action will be on the Eastern Shore. !en the %sh will pop up in the marshes, creeks, and rivers of the Peninsula. By fall, hordes of trout and reds will pillage the backwaters of the Elizabeth River, Lynnhaven

Bay, and Owl Creek on their way out of the Chesapeake. If weather conditions re-main stable, Steve expects the %sh to hang out as late as !anksgiving.

From the canyons to the backwaters, each of these gurus predicts that a cold winter will lead to hot %shing for the rest of the year. While no one can say what the future holds, one thing is for sure, some fantastic action is in store for Virginia anglers in 2010.

About the Author: Ric Burnley is a writer, teacher, angler, and father based in Virginia Beach. Look for his book, !e Complete Kayak Fisherman, online or at your local bookstore.

Cobia fishing should be excellent in 2010. But will the fish be caught by sight casting or soaking baits? Matt Shepard with a nice brown-suit caught on a live bait.

After a six-month closure of sea bass fishing, anglers expect great action in the coming year. Chris Boyce and Ric Burnley (right) show off a pair of knotheads.

Everyone is looking forward to late summer and white marlin. Fishing has improved each year. 2010 should be the best yet. Chris Boyce releases a white one off Virginia Beach.


Yellow Perch

T he %rst %sh Maryland sport anglers typically chase are yellow perch, col-loquially called neds. In some river

systems, there is an abundance of neds, thanks in part to a relatively new law that bans commercial nets in upper tributaries where yellow perch gather to spawn.

!e bene%ts of restricted netting were almost immediate. Last year, many sport %shermen hailed the yellow perch run as the best in decades, and for some, it marked the best season ever. !ese beauti-fully colored pan%sh are great sport on ultra-light tackle, preferring minnows %shed on light jig heads. !ey will hit spin-ners and #ies, with white, purple, and char-treuse the favored colors of this writer.

Maryland has thousands of miles of tidal and freshwater creeks and streams; many teem with aquatic life, while others barely

cling to life. Last year, the Susquehanna, North East, and Choptank Rivers held good numbers of neds. Typically, the run begins mid-February and lasts through early March, but it’s anyone’s guess how this wild winter might a"ect the %shing. Crappie and pickerel are often caught in these same creeks.

A little later in the spring, peaking from mid-April to early May, should be the hickory and white shad runs. Look to the lower Susquehanna creeks to catch these oceanic %sh.

Spring Striper Season

F or many %shermen, the arrival of migrating striped bass heralds in the %shing year. And each season,

more %shermen are “preseason trolling” for rock%sh, usually beginning in March. Both recreational %shermen and charter boat captains take part in this %shery, deploying heavy boat rods, parachutes, and bucktails to troll during the o$cial trophy season, which begins April 17. !ere isn’t any data to show if this type of trolling adversely a"ects Chesapeake spawners, which com-prise most of the brood stock along the Atlantic coast. What also isn’t clear is how many %shermen actually take part in this trolling preseason.

In response to concerns, last fall, Mary-land’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) held public meetings and solicited input from sport%shing groups, the Sport Fish Advisory Commission, and Tidal Fish Advisory Commission. !at feed-back, combined with guidance from DNR biologists, formed the bedrock of new regulations, which covers March 1 through the third Friday in April. Speci%cally, the action prohibits the use of stinger hooks, requires barbless hooks to be used when

I t’s an understatement to say 2009 was a tough year across the board, and it was an especially arduous one for people who make a living outdoors and in the maritime trades. So it’s with vigor that I o"er a collective good riddance to last year’s %scal briar patch and welcome in 2010. Historically, sport%shing has o"ered a respite from the daily grind, with spring

signaling the start to the %shing year. Fishing is often cited as a metaphor for hope; after all, each cast brings the opportunity for something magical and exciting to happen, and ultimately those who hang up there the longest often reap the best rewards.

On both the state and federal levels, there’s a fair bit of change on the political %sheries front, including the National Salt-water Angler Registry (countmy!sh.noaa.gov/register). See page 73 for news of the new regulations.

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Maryland Fishing Preview 2010by Captain C.D. Dollar


trolling, requires the use of circle hooks or J hooks with a gap of less than one-half inch when using bait, and restricts boats to use no more than six lines when trolling, regardless of the number of individuals onboard the vessel. !e proposed regula-tions will take e"ect March 8. And as a side note, I would be surprised if there isn’t discussion about restricting planer boards.

!e 10-year old “catch-and-release” striped bass season on the Susquehanna Flats kicks o" March 1 and runs through May 3. !e last couple of seasons have been slightly o", but it can provide world-class action, especially if the herring arrive in force and weather cooperates. It’s a light tackle and #y %shing game, and when the water is dirty or chilly, some %shermen drift live or dead herring, using a 4/0-8/0 circle hook, which is mandatory. Rig a three-way or %sh%nder with one to three ounces of weight, and then allow the bait to drift back behind your anchored boat. When the rock takes the bait, reel slowly until the line comes tight with the %sh, and once you set the hook, reel in steadily. I use a cradle net to land and safely release cow stripers. Always have pliers, dehookers, and a camera ready.

For spincasters, use rods of medium to medium-heavy action matched with a reel loaded with 15-pound test line. Favorite soft plastics include Bass Assassins, BKDs, Storm’s Wildeye Shads, H&H’s Cocohoe Minnow, and Tony spoons. Crankbaits are favored by some %shermen. Nothing beats a topwater strike! I like the behe-moth Amazon River popper, Smack-its, Creek Chub’s Knucklehead, and Chug Bugs. Switch out treble hooks for single hooks. For #y %shermen, a quality nine-weight #y out%t does the trick; though for tossing an oversized popper, a 10-weight is a better choice. Clousers, Deceivers, and Half-n-Halfs are proven %sh catchers when %shed on an intermediate or sinking line. !e highlight for many anglers is the

Chesapeake’s spring trophy season, which opens April 17 and runs through May 15. In Maryland’s spring season, each sport %sherman can catch one striper at 28 inch-es per day. If last season is any guide, the season should see plenty of healthy rock%sh entering our waters. For the most part, trolling is the preferred method to target the big rock%sh heading to and returning from spawning grounds.


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Troll east-west across the Bay’s main channel, work-ing the contours from 45 to 90 feet. Migrant rock use the drowned ancient Susquehanna riverbed as an aquatic “highway” up the Bay and back down to the ocean. Don’t wet a line until you mark bait on the %sh%nder. For lures, it’s fairly basic; they ought to mimic the herring that are also breeding in the Bay’s tributaries. So that means large tandem and single bucktails and parachutes (four to 16 ounces) rigged with big rubber shads (nine to 12 inches). Ruby-lipped bucktails in colors of white, chartreuse, and “alien” purple and big spoons are perennial favorites. Big bunker spoons and swimming plugs, like Mann’s Stretch 25s and 30s, can also score, and many skippers drag on from the “roof” rod.

Fishing is restricted to the main stem, and year-after-year hotspots vary depending on the rock%sh’s movement. Favorite grounds include deep water o" Bay bridges, Bloody Point, Solomons, Chesapeake Beach, and south to the Middle Grounds.

Once the trophy season ends, Maryland has a two-week transitional period (May 16-31) when we can catch two stripers at 18 to 28 inches or one %sh at 18 to 28 inches and one over 28 inches. !e tributaries remain closed until June 1.

By May, we begin to see the %rst wave of the summer migrants arrive. Speckled trout, spot, croakers, and black drum o"er alternatives to fan favorite rock. Chumming and live bait %shing, using a circle hook on a %sh %nder rig with 25-pound #uorocarbon and small in-line weights, works well. To catch speckled trout, cast one-fourth- to Photos by C.D. Dollar


three-eighth-ounce jig heads tipped with plastic swimbaits such as Bass As-sassins and Gulp! around grass beds and marshy points.

Although most Maryland %sher-men are still rock%sh crazy well into May, you can have legitimate shots at big black drum, some of which top 70-plus pounds. Most are in the 30- to 50-pound range, however. Soft crabs work best, followed closely by peelers; though sea clams, if you can get them, will do in a pinch. !e bait must be fresh.

Black drum typically don’t make drag-burning runs; rather, it’s more of a tug of war. So you’ll need a 40- or 50-pound class boat rod and reel teamed with 50- to 60-pound braid. To that tie on a 30-inch section of 50-pound test leader, and use a %sh-%nder rig with a 6/0-10/0 hook and enough weight (one to four ounces) to handle the current. Your bait should naturally bounce on the bottom. Hot spots include the Bomber near Buoy 80A, Stone Rock, and spots o" the Choptank River. Each season, enough black are caught in Eastern Bay and the Chester River to make it worth trying those spots when June arrives.

As is the case each year, you can always count on good ol’ white perch, perhaps the most ubiquitous game%sh in our part of the Bay. I don’t think we’ll see any sea trout in reliable num-bers, a trend that has been working for almost a decade.

Summer

A fter a brutal winter, many %sh-ermen will rejoice once sum-mer arrives and welcome the

summer visitors that it brings. For the smaller drums—spot and croakers—the best method to score is bottom %shing with bloodworms. By July, we ought to see good numbers of #oun-der, blue%sh, and Spanish mackerel.

Last season, the #ounder were in good numbers in both the Bay and coast, yet the season ended in Sep-tember just as it was getting good. !ese waters held nice, legal #ounder and ought to again this season: Point Lookout, Tangier Sound, Eastern Bay and !omas Point. Drift live min-nows, small live spot, or jig-scented arti%cial baits such as Gulp! In 2010,


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the coastal and Bay regulations will be the same, unlike previous years when there were separate creel and season limits.

June through October usually means live lining spot and jigging for resident rock-%sh. !e last several years, those tasty drum have been the ticket for dinner-sized rock (18-26 inches). Unless Mother Nature culls the number of spot this year, expect this method to again put rock%sh in the box.

Casting jigheads and metals over break-ing %sh should produce as well as it did last year, which was a banner year. A few hot spots in 2009 for all these methods included Eastern Bay, Chesapeake Beach to Parker’s Creek, and the Bay bridges to Podickory Point, though this might change depending on the location of the bait.

From late July through September, I anticipate a nice blue%sh and Spanish mackerel run, busting bait from Solomons to Bloody Point. Working birds tips you o" to the action. For the Spanish macs, troll (six mph or faster) or cast gold Clark spoons and retrieve them at a fast clip. !ey are a hoot to catch and taste great smoked.

We can only be so lucky if we have a repeat of last autumn, when %shing in our part of the Chesapeake was #ooded with lots of blues and rock—cooler weather moves in, and most summer visitors are still around in good num-bers. My expectations are breaking %sh and a fantastic shallow water bite. !e November-December forecast

gets hazy because weather plays a major factor in how long the %shing lasts. I’ll crawl on that limb to say we’ll again ex-perience stellar striper %shing well into the holidays, as the larger ocean-run rock%sh mix with our resident stripers to give us one last hurrah.

O!shore

T here are many variables, perhaps too many to make an accurate prediction about what the 2010

o"shore season may hold. But that’s a huge part of the allure and excitement. We do know that by June, the Ocean City, MD #eet kicks o" the bluewater season by targeting sharks. Big blue%sh should be available a few weeks earlier, yet typically are viewed as a nuisance by many %shermen once enough sharks are around.

Unless the warm-water eddies, those %sh-rich %ngers that break o" the Gulf Stream, re-main too far east, expect the bluewater bite to be in full swing by Independence Day. During the heart of summer, seasoned OC pro skip-pers and sport anglers hook up tuna, bill%sh, mahi, and Wahoo, though 2009 wasn’t much better than 2008 overall. !e saving grace was reliable mahi (aka dolphin) %shing and enough tile%sh to keep rods bowed.

After closing the sea bass season in the fall of 2009, threatening to cripple coastal tackle shops and party boat operations, it appears as if the mid-Atlantic %sheries council will double the original quota, and that should give %shermen a decent May season. !e numerous natural and arti%cial reefs within an easy run of the Inlet o"er #ounder, tautog, blue%sh, and cobia. Last year, Chris Toner, %shing with PropTalk contributor Captain Mark Sampson, busted the Maryland state record cobia by catching one that weighed 72 pounds.

A spring run of blue%sh and rock will be available for surf %shermen wading the shore-line at Assateague. Soak cut bunker or toss tins and plugs. Later in the year, it’s whiting, and the fall ought to see the rock%sh, some bull red drum, and chopper blue%sh cruising south along the beach.

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Rock!sh Board Considers Upping Coastal Commercial Harvest

D espite signi!cant concerns about striped bass, the interstate Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s (ASMFC) Striped Bass Management

Board is weighing whether or not to increase the coastal commercial striped bass harvest.

The decision stunned !shing conservation groups such as the New Jersey-based Recreational Fishing Alliance (RFA) and Coastal Conservation Association (CCA), who cited several pressing concerns facing striper (aka rock!sh). Reports presented to ASMFC members detailed the insidious and potentially crippling disease Mycobacteriosis (myco) in the Chesapeake Bay, a downward trend in the Juvenile Abundance Index, and “signi!cant and unreported” poaching in the Atlantic’s three-mile “no-take” area called the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). The Chesapeake is the main spawning ground for the striped bass stock, and at least two-thirds of the rock!sh sampled in recent studies had myco-related lesions.

Only a few weeks after ASMFC’s decision, USCG and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) law enforcement teams, responding to complaints of illegal recreational and commercial striper !shing within the EEZ o" North Carolina’s Oregon Inlet, busted one commercial vessel with more than 2900 pounds of rock!sh aboard. What’s even more disturbing was when the boat was originally boarded in the EEZ, it had 150 stripers onboard. Once docked, o#cers discovered only 100 !sh. This wanton waste of !sh and disregard of the law are of grave concern.

“It’s unnerving that ASMFC would move to grant an increase in commercial landings of striped bass when this EEZ con$ict has been going on for two seasons now o" the coast of North Carolina,” says RFA’s managing director Jim Hutchinson. “Thankfully, USCG has !nally intervened on this gross violation.”

Two members of Maryland’s three-man ASMFC team—O’Connell and watermen Russell Dize (proxy for state legislator Richard Colburn)—voted to support the coastal measure. Bay Foundation scientist Bill Goldsborough was the lone dissenter and has warned the troubling signs are clear. He also suggested, as did O’Connell, that discussion of the disparity between the commercial and recreational coastal catch was needed. Virginia also supported the proposed increase.

Richen Brame, CCA’s Atlantic Fisheries director, adds, “This is not the stance anglers have come to expect from the same commission that helped save striped bass just over three decades ago.”

!shing with a professional charter captain in either Bay state need not register. Delaware and North Carolina sport!shing licenses comply with federal requirements; Maryland and Virginia expect to be in compliance by next year.

Some !shermen feel the federal registry is more unnecessary government intrusion, especially those anglers used to !shing for free in the Atlantic. By 2011, NOAA will charge each angler of a state out of compliance a $30 fee to register. By revising its sport!shing license, Virginia and Maryland will prevent those monies from leaving their respective states.

New Federal Fisheries Chief Appointed

A fter spending 23 years with Maryland’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Eric Schwaab took the helm of NOAA’s National Marine

Fisheries Service (NMFS) in February. A career wildlife professional, Schwaab enters an agency besieged with criticism. The criticisms were supported to a degree in a January 2010 report by the federal Inspector General that stated “we found systemic, nationwide issues adversely a"ecting NOAA’s ability to e"ectively carry out its mission of regulating the !shing industry and contributed signi!cantly to a highly-charged regulatory climate and dysfunctional relationship between NOAA and the !shing industry.”

If !sh stocks are to be rebuilt and !shing villages and the sport!shing businesses are to survive, common ground must be found, Schwaab says. NOAA administrator Dr. Jane Lubchenco, who appointed Schwaab, adds, “Eric will lead NOAA’s e"orts to rebuild our !sheries and the jobs and livelihoods that depend on them. His immediate priorities include improving outreach and relationships with recreational and commercial !shermen and better aligning federal and regional !sheries priorities.” “We are encouraged that, for the !rst time ever, NMFS will be led by a person with an understanding of recreational angling and the signi!cant challenges anglers encounter these days,” says CCA’s Ted Venker.

Assistant Attorney General Joe Gill, who replaced Schwaab as Deputy Secretary, has played a key role in the agency’s ramped up enforcement e"orts on poaching and helped write the Conservation Enforcement Act now before Maryland’s General Assembly.

Flounder Regs O"ered for Public Comment

D ue to an improving $ounder stock, the Virginia Marine Resources Commission voted unanimously to consider lowering the size limit for the 2010

season. To view Virginia’s options, visit mrc.state.va.us. To voice your preferences in Maryland, visit [email protected].

Fishermen Required To Register for National Registry

A s of January 1, saltwater sport !shermen in Virginia and Maryland must register with the federal government to legally wet a line on their

own boat and from the beach or a pier when !shing the Chesapeake Bay or Atlantic Ocean. The National Saltwater Angler Registry (countmy!sh.noaa.gov) is part of the reauthorized Magnuson-Stevens Fisheries Act passed by Congress in 2006 and signed into law by President Bush in January 2007. NOAA touts this tiny section of the nation’s overarching !sheries law to become the “phonebook” of saltwater !shermen that will provide more accurate data on recreational angling. Maryland’s popular “boat license” doesn’t comply with federal requirements, so you must sign up. People

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Sell Your Boat Fast for Market Value Most sold in two weeks or less. We sell your boat on eBay. List your boat. Get a check. Jody Palmisano Boat Brokerage. (410) 340-0008.

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17’ Invader ’87 Bow rider, excellent cond., 2007 trailer, 4.3-L OMC I/O w/352 hrs, covers, Sea Scouts, $3000, James Klimek, (240) 271-4631, [email protected].

Shamrock 20 ’96 W/trailer. Radar,

center console, T-top, rebuilt engine. $14,500/offer, (301) 838-7798.

21’ Supra ’91 Good cond., trailer-fair cond., inbd Ford 351, ski tow boat, Sea Scouts, $5000 obo, James Klimek, (240) 271-4631, [email protected], or Steve Alexander, (301) 646-0805, [email protected]

22’ Mathews Brothers Classic Bay Cruiser ’02 Surprise Fiberglass hull. Yanmar 100hp dsl engine. Stored and maintained by IndoorBoatStorage. Available for immediate purchase. $79,999 Call Mathews Brothers at (410) 479-9720.

25’ Parker 2510 Deep V ’00 twin 200 hp Yamaha Saltwaters w/EFI & 300 hrs; hardtop; outriggers; AP; radar; GPS/plotter; color fishfinder; trailer. Lift kept. Asking $24,900. Contact Rick Casali [email protected] or 410-279-5309.

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

25’ Trophy Pro ’05 Walk Around Hunter green, 250-hp Merc Verado, < 200 hrs. Many extras, EZ-Load trailer, prof maintained, shrinkwrapped; asking $52,500. Tow vehicle; 2006 Ford F-350; dually, crew cab, turbo dsl, 20K miles, 100K warranty; asking $33,000. Located at 1641 Baltimore & Annapolis Blvd. Arnold MD 21012. Contact: 703-851-4286 or e-mail: [email protected]

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

26’ Pilothouse ’08 Fiberglass over plywood. 2003 200-hp Evinrude less than 50 hrs. Tidewater trailer, Rayma-rine CP & FF, VHF, SW washdown porta potti, 106 gal fuel. Asking $19,700 obo, (717) 821-5473.

26’ Regulator ’06 Classic Fighting Lady Yellow, 250-hp Yamaha, Furuno open array radar, Navnet, Icon, Sat. radio, full cover, lift kept, as new, 120hr. $98K, (410) 980-1955.

26' Regulator '07 Extended warran-ties - loaded with electronics - trailer - very, very low hrs - $116,900 - John McDevitt - Bluewater Yacht Sales - (610) 220-5619.

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1980 Nauset 27 Great family picnic cruiser at a great price, lobsterboat, Fiberglass,V-berth,135HP Perkins diesel, $22K, call 410-570-4251 or e-mail [email protected]

27’ Grady White ’99 Sailfish With twin Yamaha 225s. Fish ready with low hrs $44,900 Call (410) 827-9090 or www.knot10.com

27’ Sea Ray 270SD ’04 Great family boat. Spacious open bow w/enclosed head and side sleeping berth. Great for tubing & skiing. Canvas includes bimini top & cockpit cover. Stern Drive ’04 Mercruiser MX 6.2L MPI BR3, 320 hp with 334 hrs.$38,500. In Chester, MD. See pictures at Clarkslanding.com, (800) 442-7601.

27’ Tiara Open ’87 $39,500 Fresh Flag Blue Awlgrip, new canvas & enclosure, twin 270 Crusaders, boat is in excellent shape. Owner moving up, looking for offers. Call Ned Dozier, The Yacht Group, (443) 995-0732, www.theyachtgroup.com

28’ Albin TE ’05 Dark Green hull with 125 hours on Single 315 Yanmar. Bow thruster, air, and full electronics with Auto Pilot. Fresh water boat. $110,000 Sassafras Harbor Marina Yacht Sales (888)221-5022.

28' Albin Flush Deck ’04 Only 506 hours use, indoor lift stored in a boathouse for the past four years! Located in St. Simons, Georgia. Priced below current comps at $95,900. 100’s of Photos @ www.yachtview.com John Kaiser (443) 223-7864 cellUNDER CONTRACT

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

Cape Dory 28 30 ft. overall. AP, single engine, bow-thruster, 4-yr-old engine. Price reduction: Asking $59,000 Offers encouraged. Jerry at (410) 440-9882.

28’ Carolina Classic ’09 Twin 260-hp Volvo dsls. Hardtop with full enclosure. Reverse cycle AC. Electric windlass. $178,808 Chesapeake Yacht Sales (804) 776-9898 [email protected],

28’ Cruisers Yachts 280 CSI ’05

with 1 yr Sea Tow subscription and 1 year warranty. Sleeping for 6 in this well-appointed family cruiser. Camper canvas, GPS plotter, TV/DVD, AC/Heat, generator. Two gas Volvo 4.3L with 245 hrs. $72,500. In Chester, MD. See pictures at Clarkslanding.com, (800) 442-7601.

28’ Sea Ray 280DA ’05 Well-equipped anchor locker, windlass, spotlight, cockpit sunpad & carpet, sport spoiler, cockpit table, wet bar, transom shower, bimini top, cockpit cover, equipped galley, creature comforts. $69,900 In Chester, MD. Pictures at Clarkslanding.com, (800) 442-7601.

280 Sea Ray Sundancer ’04 Twin Mercruiser 4.3L MPI engines with alpha drives & low hours. A/C, genera-tor, dark green hull. Priced below current comps at $59,900. All reasonable offers encouraged. Photos @ www.yachtview.com John Kaiser (410) 923-1400 or (443) 223-7864 cell

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29’ Robbins Chesapeake Bay boat ‘03 Built by the Mathews Bros. 310-hp Marine Power gas engine, cruises @ 20 knots and tops out @ 26 knots. Flag Blue hull make her stand out in a crowd. FBG canopy, dual helm stations, windlass, Furuno 1650 GPS, radar, depth, VHF, Am/Fm/CD stereo with 4 speakers, trolling valve and more. Asking $68,500 cost to build today would run around $120,000 OBYS (410) 226-0100.

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

29’ Back Cove ’06 S-315HP Yanmar w/low hrs, cruises @ 22 knots and tops out @ 29 knots. Raymarine chartplotter w/radar overlay, depth, GPS, AP, VHF, Am/Fm/CD stereo, anchor windlass, hardtop w/aft enclosure and much more. Here is a great weekender for friends and family at a great price. Asking $149,500 OBYS (410) 226-0100

29’ Chaparral Signature ’05 Lots of custom features including a 10K custom hard top, salon upgrades. Twin Volvo 270-hp gas engines w/very low hrs. Extended warranty on boat and engines until 2010. Like New! Reduced $71,900. Motivated sellers, all reasonable offers encour-aged. Photos @ www.yachtview.com, (410) 923-1400 or (443) 223-7864 John Kaiser/cell anytime.

29’ Mathews Brothers Patriot ’02 JWB Fiberglass hull. Yanmar 315hp dsl engine. Kept in top cond. at MathewsBros IndoorBoatStorage facility. $150,000 Purchase today! Call Mathews Brothers at (410) 479-9720.

29’ Mathews Brothers Patriot ’04 Summer Inn Fiberglass hull. Yanmar 315hp diesel engine. Kept in top cond. at MathewsBros IndoorBoatStorage facility. $189,000 Purchase today! Call Mathews Brothers at (410) 479-9720.

29' MJM 29z ‘07 3 miles per gallon at 24 knots will ease the pain at the gas dock. Wrap around seating for more people than you probably want to take out. Price Reduction $259,900 Contact Paul Mikulski at [email protected] or (410) 280-2038

29’ Robbins by MathewsBros ’03 Miss Claire Fiberglass hull, 310 Marine Power gas engine, Top cond. at IndoorBoatStorage. Available for immediate purchase. $68,500 Call Mathews Brothers at (410) 479-9720.

29’ Sea Ray Amberjack ’05 $89,000. One owner, our trade, beautiful boat w/all the options. BLUE HULL, LIGHTLY USED. Call Ned Dozier, The Yacht Group, (800) 827-8089.

30’ Mainship Pilot ‘98 $64,500 – Priced to sell! Yanmar 230hp dsl, bow thruster, reverse cycle heat/Air, plotter, full cockpit canvas, excellent cond.! Call Tony Tumas: day or evening (443) 553-5046. email: [email protected], Visit our web: www.greatblueyachts.com

30’ Grady White ’06 Twin Yamahas and clean as can be. Lee outriggers & full electronics package. $137,000 www.knot10.com or Call (410) 827-9090

31’ Bertram ‘78 Legendary rough water sea keeping ability. She was gutted, then refurbished in ’02 including fresh Awlgrip paint. Bring all offers. $55,900 Chesapeake Yacht Sales (804) 776-9898 or [email protected].

31’ Mainship Pilot ’09 Yanmar 315 HP dsl. Fully enclosed pilothouse sedan. Bow thruster. Windlass. Generator. A/C with reverse cycle heat. $199,000 Chesapeake Yacht Sales (804) 776-9898 or [email protected]

31’ Marlago Open CC ’02 $64,900, 157 one-owner hrs on 200 HPDI Yamahas, perfect shape and recently detailed. Owner moving up. Call Ned Dozier, The Yacht Group (800) 827-8089.


32’ Island Gypsy ‘83 Sedan Trawler Powered by single 135-hp Ford-Lehman. New 5KW Gen-set, Air, Propane Galley and fully enclosed Fly-Bridge $72,500 Crusader YS (410) 269-0939, www.crusaderyachts.com

32’ Carman ‘98 Ready to fish, crab, or cruise? This 32' Carman is ready with a 230hp single Volvo Turbo Diesel I/O $69,995 Call (443) 650-0316 or www.knot10.com

32’ Ches. Deadrise ’00 PRICE REDUCED TO $47,500!!! No engine or gear, Ready to drop in gas

Fresh Awlgrip, (410) 476-4414, www.compositeyacht.biz

32' Custom Downeast ‘82 Beautiful example of down east styling tempered with fly bridge cruiser. Many upgrades and very efficient powered with Volvo TAMD60B turbo diesel. Price Reduction $78,000 Contact David Malkin at (410) 280-2038 or [email protected]

2008 Eastport 32 The Jake Hull # 3, Loaded, like new. Twin Yanmar-BMW 260hp fully electronic turbo charged diesels with only 38 hours, Furuno Navnet electronics. Interior has extra cabinets and A/C. Set up for the serious fisherman but retains the comfort of a luxury weekender. Offered at $359,000 In Annapolis. Listed by the Eastport Yacht Company, call Tom Weaver (443)951-1380 ext 1101 www.eastportyacht.com

32’ Grand Banks Trawler ’79 Economical, one gal. per hr. Classic

maintained & seaworthy. Ready to set off to the Bahamas or Maine! $79,900, (410) 446-6210.

32’ Mabry ‘03 Yanmar 315HP, Elec-tronics, Full Equipment, Beautifully Finished, $130,000. (410)476-4414 www.compositeyacht.biz

33’ Cruisers 3372 Express ’03 Twin engines, AC/generator, low hrs, fully loaded. Motivated sellers, reasonable offers encouraged. Priced below current comps at $79,000. Photos @ www.yachtview.com John Kaiser (443) 223-7864 cell anytime.

33’ Sea Ray 33 ’97 Express Cruiser Bank Repossession. Open Cockpit is ready for a large crowd or awesome

and roomy interior. Balt prep station/wet

Inboards. $59,000. Make an offer. In Chester, MD. See pictures at Clarkslanding.com, (800) 442-7601.

330 Sea Ray Sundancer '96 T310 Mercruisers, Kohler gen., Garmin GPS, AC/Heat, micro., color TV/VHS, stereo, all factory extras, only 450 hrs., new tune-up $45,900. (443)324-4938 [email protected]

34’ Mainship Trawler I ‘79 $42,500 Perkins 160hp dsl, 3.5kw Gen set, AC.,

canvas, inverter 7 much more. Clean! Recent survey Call Tony Tumas: day or evening (443) 553-5046. www.greatblueyachts.com; email: [email protected].

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

34' Mirage Sportfish '04 Twin Merc 225HP 4 Strokes Very well maintained & LOADED, Great electronics package, Sleeps 4, A/C, Plenty of sportfishing options, $100,000. www.compositeyacht.biz, (410)476-4414

34’ Sea Ray 340 Impeccably kept and truly turn key. Just 200 hrs on FWC 8.1 Mercs and generator. Not many boats this clean. $134,000 Call (410) 827-9090 or www.knot10.com

342 Rinker Express 2006 - this beauty has low hours and and upgraded canvas enclosure. A must see. $89,900. John McDevitt - Bluewater Yacht Sales - (610)-220-5619.

35' Cruisers Espirit 1997 - Low hours - aft cabin sleeper upgrade and ready to cruise the bay - a comfort-able weekend boat - $79,900. John McDevitt - Bluewater Yacht Sales - 610-220-5619.

35’ Tiara Sovran ‘09 Nearly new boat with Volvo dsl IPS. Cockpit air and Full Electronics. WHY BUY NEW? $369,000 Call (410) 827-9090 or www.knot10.com

35 Albin TE SF '01 Cum370s42 Legacy Sdn '06 Cummins31 Pursuit '94 Mercru454s28 Albin TE '98 Cum300(410) [email protected]

35’ Cruisers Yachts 330 Express Two Volvo 8.1 Penta gas, 375 hp. Well-equipped with creature comforts. Call for details and price on this great boat. In Shady Side, MD. More boats at Clarkslanding.com, (800) 442-7601.

35’ Donzi 35ZF Daytona ’01 $64,900 This 35 Donzi rare w/ 2003 Mercury Racing 250XS Optimax outboards. Under 400 hrs, unmatched by either 225 Optis or 250 EFIs. Optional Daytona package w/higher level of equipment & appearance upgrades. Ned Dozier, The Yacht Group (800) 827-8089.

35’ Doral 350 Sport Cruiser ’95 All the options! Bow Thruster, AC/Gen., TV/VCR, ice maker, fridge, full galley, GPS plotter, trim tabs, power bow spotlight, elect. windlass, two staterooms, Mercruiser 7.2l engines, 24k cruise/33.4k top speed. $39,900. Motivated sellers, all reasonable offers encouraged. 100s of photos @ www.yachtview.com John Kaiser (443) 223-7864 cell anytime

35’ Marlago Cuddy ’05 $119,000. Dark Green Awlgrip, 114 hrs on 275 Verados, Trailer, full covers & electronics. Owner moving up, looking for offers. Call Ned Dozier, The Yacht Group, (443) 995-0732, www.theyachtgroup.com

35’ Marlago Cuddy ’99 $68,500 Enormous electronics package, (sonar, EPIRB, etc.) Myco trailer, 2 sets of canvas. 351 hrs on 250 Mercs. Call Ned Dozier, The Yacht Group, (443) 995-0732, www.theyachtgroup.com

35’ Maxum ’04 Rare dsl powered model cruises at 27mph with a 16 gph fuel burn. Two staterooms and clean. $129,500 Call (410) 827-9090 or www.knot10.com

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

35’ Tiara Open ’02 All the right options; low hrs on turbo Cummins; upgraded electronics & canvas; shed kept; meticulous care; best on the market today. Asking only $199,000 Contact Rick Casali 410-279-5309 or [email protected]

35’ Tiara Open ’98 T-Cummins 370HP dsls. This is a lovely, well equipped, lightly used and meticulously maintained vessel. Excellent electronics package, comfortable interior, and preferred engines. Seriously for sale and looking for offers! Asking $139,500. OBYS (410) 226-0100.

36' Hinckley Picnic Boat Classic ‘99 HAIL MARY is a great boat that is ready to go. She is easily seen in Oxford, Maryland. Interior provides sleeping berths and stowage, head with shower, and a galley that offer comfortable accommodations for two. $ 260,000 Offered by Hinckley Yacht Brokerage, contact Peter (410) 263-0095 [email protected]

36’ Hinckley Picnic Boat EP ‘05 SHADOWmodel EP. She boasts a wonderful entertaining platform with a built in BBQ and sink in the cockpit and plenty of seating in the pilothouse. $430,000 Offered by Hinckley Yachts, contact Peter Howard (410) 263-0095 or [email protected]

36' Jarvis Newman Pettegrow '88 None nicer. Repowered in '05 w/ 370 Yanmar; 15 knot cruise; thruster; genset; A/C; Espar; A/P; radar; 3 GPS/plotters. Price down to $199,000 Contact Rick Casali 410-279-5309 or [email protected]

36’ Nauset Sedan Cruiser ‘03 High quality DownEast Yacht, lightly used, completely equipped for cruising, outstanding condition! Electronics duplicated helm/flybridge, single Cummins, Generator, Bowthruster, A/C. $249,000 Gratitude Yachting Center (410) 639-7111 www.gratitudeyachting.com

37’ Sea Ray Sundancer ‘96 Professionally maintained, super clean w/private aft cabin, enclosed stall shower. T/340 Mercruisers, 7.0 Westerbeke generator. A/C, windlass. $79,900 Sassafras Harbor Marina Yacht Sales (888) 221-5022.

37’ Egg Harbor Convertible ’01 This is an exceptionally clean vessel that has been professionally maintained! Only 580hrs on her Twin 420HP Caterpillar dsls. She has an inviting interior with above-average workmanship. 2 stateroom layout w/varnished teak woodwork, designer fabrics & top-shelf furnishings. She has been priced to sell & is looking for offers. Asking $194,500 OBYS (410) 226-0100.

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

37’ Formula PC ’06 $289,000. Volvo common rail DIESELS, low hrs, Bay usage. Beautiful one owner boat. Call Ned Dozier, The Yacht Group, (800) 827-8089.

Trojan 11 Meter ’88 Two 454s. Gen set, Air/Heat, new radar/Plotter, Sub Zero side by side refrig & freezer. radar. Call Tony Tumas: (443) 553-5046. email: [email protected], Visit our web: www.greatblueyachts.com

38’ Carver Aft Cabin ’89 T-375 Volvo Diesel Powered with 7.6 Westerbeke Gen. Many recent upgrades. Shed kept in fresh water. Motivated seller $89,900 Sassafras Harbor Marina Yacht Sales (888)221-5022 also available: 38 Carver w/340 Mercruiser.

38’ Carver Supersport 2006, Fully equipped sedanbridge, T-8.1 FWC Crusaders, 7.3 Kohler, 2-A/C, windlass, Radar, GPS, Only 235 hours. $199K. Call Buzz, Sunset Harbor Marina 410-687-7290.

38’ Egg Harbor ’96 Well maintained Golden Egg. Large cockpit, outriggers, fighting chair. Two staterooms, full galley, redecorated salon. Ready to go. $210,000 Sassafras Harbor Marina Yacht Sales (888)221-5022

38’ Cruisers Yachts Express ’99 With Cat dsl power & many extras. Cherry interior, 2 staterooms and 2 heads w/large salon & galley offer plenty of family space below. The 13’6” beam provides stability, safety, & lots of entertainment area for after hrs entertaining. Currently stored under cover & meticulously maintained. It does not get any better than this. Kadey-Krogen Yachts (800) 247-1230.

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

38' Mast & Mallet/Wesmac Down East '02 $70,000 in upgrades; Bristol condition; 440 Yanmar; bowthruster; new genset; new A/C heat; new electronics; new Awlgrip. $299,500 Contact Rick Casali 410-279-5309 or [email protected]

38’ Meridian 381 ’03 Sedan Bridge Lewmar windlass, full bridge enclosure,

converter, Raymarine electronics RL 70C GPS/Plotter closed, Array

panel computer w/tide and chart, equipped galley, salon & staterooms. $159,000. In Chester, MD. See pictures at Clarkslanding.com,, (800) 442-7601.

396 Carver ‘04 Aft cabin motor yacht. Excellent cond.. Less than 200 hrs on twin Cummins. Contemporary design. Luxurious, spacious interior. $279,900. Call (202) 285-5317.

40’ Kha Shing ’89 Great live-aboard Trawler. T/150 Cummins. Full galley plus washer-dryer. Two staterooms, A/C and full electronics. Large Flybridge, Onan generator. $112,500 Sassafras Harbor Marina Yacht Sales (888)221-5022.


40’ Regal 4080 Fully loaded luxury sedanbridge, T-440 Yanmar, Gen, 2-A/C, bimini & enclosure, radar, GPS, thruster, only 220 hrs. $277K. Call Buzz, Sunset Harbor Marina (410) 687-7290.

40’ Sabre 402 2002 A near perfect example of this wonderful model from Sabre. She is extraordinarily clean and the care and loving her owners give is evident. She is the cleanest boat of this model you will find. Offered by Hinckley Yachts, contact Peter Howard 410.263.0095 or [email protected]

40’ Silverton Convertible ‘87 Shed kept well maintained, 2 strm boat. Re-powered with T/370 Cummins, Onan generator. Enclosed hardtop modernized bridge. Many upgrades. Re-conditioned and re-glassed bottom in ’09. Sassafras Harbor Marina Yacht Sales (888) 221-5022.

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

40’ Robbins ’94 Caterpillar diesel, Electronics, Full Galley $130,000 (410) 476-4414 www.compositeyacht.biz

40’ Robbins by MathewsBros ’07 Madeline, Fiberglass hull. 540 Cummins dsl eng. Delivered in May of ’08, this highly customized boat is practically new! Available for immediate purchase. Asking $485,000 call MathewsBros at (410) 479-9720.

41’ Meridian 411 Flybridge Sedan Sake Maru lift kept, beautiful cond., only 411 hrs on Cummins 370 hp dsls, 600 on generator. Spacious layout for cruising or living aboard. Inventory includes Onan 11kw generator, docking on command system, full canvas, bridge AP, radar and color GPS plotter & more. Motivated sellers, reasonable offers encouraged. $199k. 100s of photos www.yachtview.com. (443) 223-7864 John Kaiser cell anytime.

42’ Chris Craft ‘67 Spacious “classic” double cabin motor yacht, 2 heads, full galley, T-350-hp Crusaders, generator, radar, windlass. Great Value! $29,900 Chesapeake Yacht Sales (804) 776-9898 or [email protected].

42’ Sea Ray ‘05 Sundancer T-417 Cummins, bow & stern thrusters, 9.0 genset, radar, GPS, only 156 hrs. $325K. Call Buzz, Sunset Harbor Marina (410) 687-7290.

42’ Cruisers Yachts 4050 Express Motor Yacht ’03 w/Yanmar dsl power, less than 200 hrs, full hard top w/cockpit air/ heat and many extras. Cherry interior with 2 staterooms and 2 heads along w/full galley & wide open salon w/plenty of natural lighting provide the new owner w/lots of living space. This boat has cockpit space galore & cruises at 20 knots while sipping fuel. Kadey-Krogen Yachts (800) 247-1230.

42’ Cruisers Yachts Express ’99 one owner, lift kept, Cat dsl power, low hrs w/many extras & options. Lightly used in the Chesapeake Bay this proven winner has cherry interior, 2 staterooms, and 2 heads for the cruising couple w/friends or family. 14’ beam, raised spacious helm, and large cockpit space provide more than enough entertainment area. Ready to go. Kadey-Krogen Yachts (800) 247-1230.

42’ Custom Bay Built ’03 KIWI Twin 420 Caterpillar dsls w/Hamilton Jet drives! Draws 20” at rest and 10” when running. 20 knot plus cruise speed and 30 knots @WOT. This is a very unique boat with all the best equipment. Onan 9 KW generator, AC & Heat, Furuno electronics, dual helm stations, windlass, outriggers, etc. Perfect for the Chesapeake, ICW or Bahamas. Built by the well respected

Phil Jones on Hooper’s Island. Asking $329,000. Contact marc Thomas - Luke Brown Yachts - (410) 991- 0939 or [email protected]

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

42’ Jones ‘00 575 HP Diesel, Gen-set, A/C & Heat, Full Electron-ics, 6 Pack, Ready to Fish or Cruise. $239,000 www.compositeyacht.biz. (410) 476-4414

42’ Jones ’97 Cummins 635HP, Full Electronics, 6 Pack, Easy Conversion to Passenger Vessel, Built & Ready to Fish $179,900 (410) 476-4414 www.compositeyacht.biz

42’ Krogen Pilothouse Trawler ’87 Very rare mid-ship master stateroom, stabilized, epoxy bottom, washer/dryer, dinghy, water maker and complete electronics. Excellent value. Located Annapolis. Kadey-Krogen Yachts (800) 247-1230.

42’ Krogen Pilothouse Trawler ’95 Widebody model. This is a real waterman’s boat. Original owner. Maintained to high standards.

the owner’s extensive knowledge & experience. Located Solomons. Kadey-Krogen Yachts (800) 247-1230

42’ Riviera Flybridge ’05 $499,000. 635hp Cummins QSM11s make it the fastest ever.

rigged but cruised only. Very custom, very nice. Call Ned Dozier, The Yacht Group, (800) 827-8089.

43’ Egg Harbor Sport Yacht ‘07 Lightly used 2 stateroom, 2 heads. Excellent electronics, outriggers, enclosed hardtop. T/C-12 Caterpillars & generator. Fully equipped ready to go. $495,000 Sassafras Harbor Marina Yacht Sales (888) 221-5022 Also available 43-05.

43’ Eastbay ’02 Extremely well equipped comes w/extended warranties on engines. Ready for a new adventure. Call for pricing. Contact Ken Comerford at [email protected] or (410)280-2038.

43’ Eastbay EX ’00 Kelly’s Catch Beautiful soft top express cruiser w/low hr CAT dsls, 25 knot cruise speed, 8kw Onan, dripless shaft seals, extensive electronics, flat screen TVs, DVD, Bose, CD, Stidd seats, windlass , 6 person life raft, covers for everything, A/C in helm area. Two staterooms, teak & holly sole, opening ports & overhead hatches for great ventilation. Recent Flag Blue hull paint & new non skid as well. Aggressively priced to sell at $359,000 Contact Marc Thomas (410) 991-0939 or [email protected]

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

43’ Viking ’90 Convertible., 671 TIs.

maintained yacht. PRICED TO SELL $224,900. Crusader YS (410) 269-0939 www.crusaderyachts.com

43’ Wellcraft ’87 twin 454 Chevys w/360 hrs, new radar w/GPS & depth, new canvas, 7.5-Kw genset, many other upgrades, call for more details, Sea Scouts, $60K obo, James Klimek, (240) 271-4631, [email protected].


44' TIARA Sovran 2005 Fully equipped enclosed hardtop cruiser with QSM11 Cummins, two staterooms, two heads, 10 kW Genset, 3 A/C, Bow Thruster. Priced to sell at $379,900. Sunset Harbor Marina 410-687-7290

45’ Californian Aft Cabin ’90 $185,900 This well-maintained, highly updated Californian is now on the market. Featuring the upgraded 3208TA Caterpillars, Satellite TV, a RIB tender, updated electronics and interior, she is ready to go cruising now. Do not miss this boat! Call Ned Dozier, The Yacht Group (800) 827-8089.

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

46’ Markley ‘98 Custom built Chesapeake Bay workboat design. Lift

S/450 Cummins plus Onan Generator. Full electronics & cockpit controls. $245,000 Sassafras Harbor Marina Yacht Sales (888) 221-5022

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

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

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

46' Grand Banks Europa '01 "Geronimo" has been maintained to the highest standards since new. Optional 435 HP 3208TA CAT diesels provide a fast cruise speed as well as a very economical displace-ment cruise speed. Naiad stabilizers, extensive electronics, watermaker, Aqua Drive, 24 volt Side-Power bow thruster, Novurania RIB with 25 HP Yamaha, and much more. This fresh water Europa is turn key! Trades considered. Asking $597,500 Offered by Luke Brown Yachts - Contact Marc Thomas (410) 991-0939 or [email protected]

46’ Grand Banks Europa ’02 $629,000. Twin 3208 Cats with only 350 hrs. Beautiful boat, teak just done. At our docks. Call Paul Lippincott, The Yacht Group, (800) 827-8089.

46’ Markley ’05 Built to fish and charter ready, Full electronics, John Deere diesel, Fishing gear goes with sale, $229K, (410) 476-4414 www.compositeyacht.biz

46’ Pacemaker Flush Deck MY ’78 $99,900 Twin Detroits, Gen, 3 zone air/heat, new canvas for upper & lower helms. Perfect live-aboard! Call Tony Tumas: day or evening (443) 553-5046. email: [email protected], Visit our web: www.greatblueyachts.com,

46’ Sea Ray Express ’89 Must sell, Make offer! Extra clean, ever popular Sea Ray express. This boat is

mint cond. w/extremely low hrs (300), on the durable 3208 Cats. She is in the water and located in Seaford Delaware.

Group (800) 827-8089.

47’ Riviera M470 Excalibur, ’02, ’05, 496 Mercs, both lift kept, both in amazing condition. 50 MPH speed in utmost luxury. The perfect move into cruising for the fast boat enthusiast. Call Ned Dozier, The Yacht Group. (800) 827-8089

48’ Chris Craft Catalina ’87 $169,900, Heavily updated in past three years. Kept under cover. 3208 Cats. Beautiful boat. Call Ned Dozier, The Yacht Group, (800) 827-8089 .

48’ Krogen Whaleback ’00 The Whaleback is the biggest 48’ boat on the water – 3 staterooms, 2 heads, saloon & galley all on one level. Ship-like pilothouse with 360° visibility. AC and separate dsl heat. Fully found & ready-to-go. Located Solomons Kadey-Krogen Yachts (800) 247-1230.

2004 Selene 48 A turnkey vessel. Lovingly maintained. Fully equipped for long range cruising and a comfortable live-aboard lifestyle. This is a must see vessel. Selene Annapolis (410) 280-0006 [email protected]

49 Eastbay 2006 SX hard aft bulkhead saloon model. New to the market. One owner with optional side door, extended warranties, KVH TV and internet, TNT lift, white hull. Trades of smaller Eastbay or similar downeast style boats encouraged, $895,000. or nearest offer, Very seriously for sale. Call Chris 443-926-1278 www.walczakyacht.com.

49’ Selene ‘07 As a Next Generation Selene, she features extra height in the engine room, the Cruiser Stern, and other features that distinguish her as a Selene for serious cruisers. Immaculately kept and well equipped. Contact John Dennison (410) 280-0006 [email protected]

50’ Bestway ’87 Volvo dsls, shed kept, stabilizers, and an EZ2CY enclosure. Great layout to cruise or live on. $224,000 Call (410) 827-9090 or www.knot10.com

50’ Carver 504 ’99 Only 214 hrs on Cummins dsls, best priced one on the market. Easy to see at our docks. Call Jim Lascaris at The Yacht Group, (800) 827-8089.

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

50' Navigator '96 Three stateroom, 2 head layout - economical Volvo Diesels - 2 helm positions - great boat for entertaining - $225,000 - John McDevitt - Bluewater Yacht Sales - (610) 220-5619.


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

53’ Selene ‘03 The only twin engine, three stateroom layout available. In excellent condition and ready to cruise. New Awlgrip paint! Contact John Dennison (410) [email protected]

53’ Hatteras ’79 Great live aboard, loaded. New bottom & barrier coat. Top end rebuilds, Stabilizers, Genset, washer/dryer, AC, diesel heater, more $269,000 Crusader YS (410) 269-0939, www.crusaderyachts.com

53 Selene ’03 A “Great Loop” vet-eran, immaculately maintained. Two cabin, two head layout. Twin John Deere engines, complete electronics. Contact John Dennison 410-280-0006, [email protected]

54’ Vicem Classic ’06 Is a prime example of a beautiful “Down East” Yacht. Original owner, custom built for family cruising, and powered by low hour MAN 800 hp diesels providing 30 knot speeds. With her beautiful woodwork and very high end fit and finish, she commands attention in any harbor. This New England boat is stored out of water and under cover and she is in “as new” condition. Price upon request. Offered by Luke Brown Yachts - Contact Marc Thomas (410) 991-0939 or [email protected]

54’ Vicem Down East FBMY ’06 Absolutely perfect in every way; 2 staterooms; 2 heads; price reduction of $100,000 to $899,000. Bring offers. Rick Casali 410-279-5309 or [email protected]

55' Fairline '00 Three stateroom, 2 heads - 2 helm stations - new electronics, shaft seals, exhausts - 25 knot cruise - owners have spared no expense - $525,000 - John McDevitt - Bluewater Yacht Sales - (610) 220-5619.

56' Alden Grand Saloon Express '97 Twilight was built for Royalty! With Alden’s renowned C. Raymond Hunt deep-V high performance hull fitted, with the upgraded & preferred 660 HP CAT 3196E dsls, & 5 bladed props, produce a fast 20 knot plus cruise speed in most any sea conditions. Two staterooms with 2 heads, exquisite teak woodwork w/elegant raised panels hand-built by Alden craftsmen! New Awlgrip Carinthia blue paint job. Trades considered $650,000 Offered by Luke Brown Yachts - Contact Marc Thomas (410) 991-0939 or [email protected]

56’ Jefferson Rivanna ’00 $789,000 To describe this boat as in excellent condition is an understatement, she is better than new! She has had an easy Chesapeake Bay life. New Atlantic Towers hardtop with enclosure, bridge is air conditioned. The anchor has never been down. The Yacht Group (800) 827-8089.

65' Marlow Explorer '01 "Never Better" Caterpillar 3406E diesels just overhauled January 2010, Northern Lights 12 & 20 Kw generators - both recently overhauled, Naiad stabilizers, KVH phone and TV, watermaker and much more. Master stateroom, with private access from the salon, has adjoining office and split head arrangement. Two guest staterooms, with ensuite heads, are forward. Crew quarters for two, with a full head, are aft. Asking $1,495,000. - Trades considered. Offered by Luke Brown Yachts - Contact Marc Thomas (410) 991-0939 or [email protected]

70’ Hatteras CPMY ‘91 Features an enlarged fully air conditioned aft deck, 4 staterooms including 2 VIP guest cabins. Updated interior. Low hours on recently overhauled engines. All offers considered. Contact John Dennison (410) [email protected]

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City, MD—owns and operates the canal. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the canal is a National Historic Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering Landmark and makes up one portion of the Intracoastal Waterway along the eastern seaboard.

The canal has been in continuous use for nearly 200 years. When it opened in 1829, four locks were needed, because the Chesapeake Bay’s water level was seven feet higher than that of the Delaware River. Teams of mules and horses towed barges, schooners, and sloops. Passenger barges could comfortably move people from Balti-

more to Philadelphia in less time than travel by land. At that time, the canal was 14 miles long, but only 10 feet deep. The width at the waterline was 66 feet, but only 36 feet along the bottom. The federal government purchased the canal in 1919 and has con-

-sions.

Today, the C&D Canal is still 14 miles long, but 450 feet wide at the bottom, with varying widths at the waterline, which

And of course, it is now fully sea level; the locks have been removed. Forty percent of

-timore passes through the canal. Many ships will use both Delaware and Maryland pilots to guide them through, each pilot taking the ship through his or her respective end of the canal. Generally, the pilots switch places at Chesapeake City. Amazingly, this can be done while the large ships keep moving. Last year, Johnny Depp’s boat was one of many vessels to use a Bay pilot to transit the canal.

Although there is heavy use of the canal

boaters also pass through. If you go, plan to

current in the canal. Also, always remember

way, and recreational boaters must yield. Recreational boaters also need to keep well away from these deep-draft vessels for ob-vious safety reasons. No water skiing or an-choring is allowed in the canal itself. You can anchor about half-way through at the Chesapeake City anchorage basin, just off the canal.

Chesapeake City hosts an annual Canal Day festival the last weekend of June. Boat-ers raft up in the harbor to enjoy bands and admire arts and crafts displays and other treats in town. While in the area, amateur archeologists may also want to search for fossils at a spoil pile. These are mounds of dirt that were dumped after dredging. Many shark teeth can be found with a careful eye. If you are interested in learning more about the C&D Canal and its important roll in the Bay’s history, the C&D Canal Museum in Chesapeake City is housed in the original pump house. Admission is free, and the mu-seum is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Or, click on nap.usace.army.mil/sb/c&d.

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