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NEWS
8 Southeast News
BOAT
14 Miami Boat Show Full
of New Products
16 ENVIBOATS
You Build – Others Envy
20 Spring Maintenance:
Thru-Hull and Seacock
Inspections
CHARTER
22 Choosing a Charter:
The Joys of Power Yachts
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SAIL
40 The Sea Pearl
Perseverance, and Good Karma
9 Event Calendar
COVER SHOT:
CRUISE
24 My Theory of Righteousness,
FISH
28 Fishing Report
EAT
64 Plant Based Poppers
30 2014 Bahamas Billfish Challenge
RESOURCES
6 Where in the World?
LIFESTYLE
32 Deepwater Horizon,
44 Southeast Marinas
The Long Road to Recovery
34 Charter Fishermen
Inspired To Find Fish
PADDLE
38 Kayak Trail Beckons Paddlers
45 Southeast Boatyards
46 Coastal Real Estate Guide
51 Brokerage/Classifieds
58 Marketplace
62 Sponsor Directory
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his month Cap’n Fatty
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Terry and Josh
from Scout
writes about his Theory of
Righteousness. He writes,
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great passion, people will help.”
I decided to put this theory to the
test at the Miami International Boat
Show in February by simply being
myself. There was no pretending
that I didn’t know a red fish from a
blue fish or a V-hull from a flat hull.
Okay, so these should have been
obvious but you get my point. I let
my passion for learning shine and
boy did people respond!
Yamaha invited me to test several of their products on a variety of vessels. I
began each session with, “I’m a sailor and know very little about powerboats.”
Maybe not my finest pick-up-line but it seemed to work. The boat manufacturer
and Yamaha representatives on each test appeared to have fun answering the
questions of a pure novice. Scout Product Specialist Josh Slayton went the extra
mile by putting me behind the wheel of a Scout 195 with the new Yamaha 115.
Timid at first, I eased the vessel along, as if I were giving a sightseeing tour.
Egged on to throttle it up I took a deep breath and gave it all she had. The grin
on my face exposed the new braces I had been trying to hide. Don’t tell my
husband, but I really enjoyed the adrenaline rush. Read my wrap-up report to
learn about all the other products I discovered at the show.
This month we highlight a variety of ‘trailerable’ vessels. Glenn Hayes discovers a company in Tarpon Springs, Fla., that designs sailboats specifically for
the shallows of the Gulf. Helen Aitken explores building your own boat. ENVIBOATS in North Carolina has a variety of boats and packages for beginners to
experienced craftsmen. If throwing a kayak on top of the car is more your speed
then follow us down the Keys kayak trail.
Take a look back at the Deep Water Horizon disaster in the Gulf of Mexico
and see how far the recovery has come. On the other side of the Gulf, learn what
inspires Texas charter fisherman. Get a rare glimpse inside their special fraternity.
Our Chartering 101 series continues with a focus on power yachts. Power
chartering gives you more destinations within your vacation time-frame and
more time to explore them. Speaking of destinations, Jeff Dennis tells us about
a Billfish Tournament coming up in the Bahamas.
Cap’n Fatty brings it full circle this month by saying “...I suspect that each
of us has great passion for something—and is afraid to
attempt to pull it off.” Come outside of your “box” as
I did and see what else there is to explore. You may be
surprised to find your next passion.
Terry Boram,
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Sea Pearl Tri-Sport boats at rest on
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SOUTHEAST NEWS
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WAT E R F R O N T H A P P E N I N G S A R O U N D T H E R E G I O N
Sea Ray L650 Fly
Sea Ray Launches L-Class
When one of the world’s largest builders of fiberglass powerboats adds an entirely new yacht class to its fleet, that’s
pretty big news. Such was the case when Sea Ray premiered
its L-Class at the Miami International Boat Show in February
with the debut of the L650 Fly.
“We’re thrilled to introduce the L-Class. This marks a new
era for Sea Ray, a direct result of our desire to shape a better
boating future and to offer a new class of yachts above and
beyond anything our customers have ever seen,” said Tim
Schiek, president of Sea Ray. “The L-Class speaks not only to
Sea Ray’s commitment to purposeful innovation, but also to
the company’s strong legacy of impeccable craftsmanship,
performance and service. It’s a marriage of style and substance, because we firmly believe in the importance of both.”
The L650 Fly is a modern bridge boat driven by CAT
marine power and available with optional Sea Keeper gyroscopic stabilizers for reliability and comfort at sea. The
yacht is expected to reach top speeds in excess of 30 knots,
while its QuietRide technology, a Sea Ray exclusive feature,
ensures reduced noise and vibration under way.
Look for more L-Class yachts at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show in October — the L650 Express and the
L580 Fly and Express.
Adding Flavor to Orange Beach Marina
One of the Southeast’s top marinas now gives boaters another reason to tie up there. Fisher’s at Orange Beach Ma-
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rina, a new waterfront restaurant, offers two very different
dining experiences: Upstairs and Dockside. The establishment is named for owner Johnny Fisher, formerly of local favorites LuLu’s and The Gulf, and sited at the Orange Beach
Marina in Orange Beach, Ala.
Fisher’s Upstairs is a refined yet unpretentious space,
with indoor and outdoor seating and two beautiful bars.
Chef Bill Briand’s seasonally inspired menu celebrates local
ingredients and his Louisiana heritage. Fisher’s Dockside,
on the other hand, is more fun and casual, distinct for its
garage-style doors, grass lawn area and bar-and-grill fare.
“We’ve assembled an amazing team of well-rounded
professionals passionate about food, drink, design and
hospitality,” Fisher said. “Together with the amazing setting of a world-class marina, we offer one of the finest
experiences in the South.”
Whether Upstairs or Dockside, Fisher’s promises a clean,
modern, nautical atmosphere with great food, signature
drinks, captivating design and friendly, attentive service.
For more information, visit www.fishersobm.com.
All At Sea Writer Wins Award
Boating Writers International (BWI) recognized the winners
of its annual writing contest at an awards ceremony held
during the Miami International Boat Show on February 14.
The contest attracted 131 participants, submitting 337 entries in 17 categories.
All At Sea Southeast writer Suzi DuRant received third place
NEWS
EVENT CALENDAR
Please send future events to [email protected]. This month
and next month’s events are currently published here and at
www.allatsea.net. Your specific area may or may not be shown
based on identified activities for these months.
ANNAPOLIS, MD
APRIL 11 – 13
Bay Bridge Spring
Boat Show | Boat Show
www.USBoat.com
410-268-8828
southeastusboatshow.com
904-759-2758
NEW ORLEANS, LA
MAY 2 – 3
Annapolis Spring Sailboat
Show | Boat Show
www.USBoat.com
410-268-8828
Tickfaw 200 | Blood River
Marina | Poker Run
bloodrivermarina.com/
tickfaw-200/
Tickfaw200@bloodriver
marina.com
(225) 294-3876
CHARLESTON, SC
ORIENTAL, NC
APRIL 25 – 27
APRIL 10 – 13
Charleston Race Week
Sailing Regatta
APRIL 11 – 13
Oriental Boat Show
Boat Show
www.CharlestonRaceWeek.com www.OrientalBoatShow.com
[email protected]
843-259-2672
APRIL 25 – 27
Charleston In-Water
Boat Show | Boat Show
252-249-0228
SARASOTA, FL
APRIL 25 – 27
TheCharlestonBoatShow.com Suncoast Boat Show
[email protected]
864-250-9713
Boat Show
DELTAVILLE, VA
954-764-7642
APRIL 5
Sailing Seminar Deltaville Yachting Center
www.DYCBoat.com
[email protected]
804-776-9898
MAY 3 – 4
Deltaville Dealer Days
Boat Show
www.DeltavilleVA.com
GULFPORT, MS
APRIL 3 – 6
Gulfcoast Yacht and
Boat Show | Boat Show
www.gulfcoastyachtand
boatshow.com
[email protected]
941-780-0538
HILTON HEAD, SC
MAY 3 – 4
Hilton Head Island
Boat Show | Boat Show
www.hiltonheadisland
boatshow.com
muffy@windmillharbour
boatshow.com
843-681-5600
JACKSONVILLE, FL
APRIL 11 – 13
Southeast US Boat Show
Boat Show
www.showmanagement.com/
suncoast_boat_show/event/
SEABROOK, TX
MAY 3 – 4
Keels & Wheels Concours
d’Elegance | Boat Show
www.keels-wheels.com
[email protected]
713-521-0105
TREASURE ISLAND, FL
APRIL 18 – 19
23rd Annual Suncoast
Kingfish Classic
Fishing Tournament
www.fishska.com
WASHINGTON, NC
APRIL 26
Washington Marine Market
Nautical Flea Market
www.Washingtononthe
Water.com
whda@washingtonon
thewater.com
252-947-1487
WILMINGTON, NC
APRIL 5
Cape Fear Community
College Boat Show
Boat Show
www.CFCC.edu
[email protected]
910-362-7403
SOUTH BROWARD
311 SW 24 ST (State Rd 84)
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
954 - 522-7998
NORTH BROWARD
750 East Sample Road
Pompano Beach, FL 33064
954 - 946- 6930
PALM BEACH
2230 Broadway (US1)
Riviera Beach, FL 33404
561- 845-7777
www.bowboat.com
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in “The Business of Boating” category for her piece “Scout
Boats Future” in our November 2013 issue. DuRant received
a $200 cash prize as well as a plaque noting her “Excellence
in creating compelling stories about the boating lifestyle
through entertaining, educational and inspiring journalism.”
Congratulations to DuRant for this prestigious award. All
At Sea is proud to have her as a member of our writing team.
Look for more articles from DuRant in the coming months.
TGYC Expands Hatteras/CABO Partnership
Tom George Yacht Group (TGYG) has been named the authorized sales and service center for Hatteras and CABO
Yachts on the west coast of Florida.
“We are very excited to have the Tom George Yacht
Group representing our brands,” said John Ward, president and CEO of Hatteras/CABO Yachts. “Tom and his
team bring a wealth of experience and passion for both our
industry and Hatteras and CABO.”
George has sold the Hatteras brand for more than 16
years and is a former Top Salesman of the Year as well as a
Distinguished Salesman of the Year for 11 years straight. He
has built many custom Hatteras yachts and is “an authority when it comes to new builds, new designs and assisting clients with purchasing and/or selling motor yacht and
sportfish yachts,” according to a new release.
TGYG is an active supporter and member of the Florida
Yacht Brokers Association, and George, a Certified Professional Yacht Broker (CPYB), has served on the association’s
board of directors for more than four years.
TGYG is located at Marker One Marina in Dunedin, Fla.,
one of the largest marinas on Florida’s west coast. Marker
One offers 144 wet slips, 250 dry slips, 24-hour fuel availability and full services just inside Hurricane Pass on the
Gulf of Mexico, the billfish capital of the world.
Oriental Boat Show Expands to
Accommodate More Boats
Celebrating its sixth year, the Oriental Boat Show is moving
across the creek to Oriental Harbor Village and Marina to accommodate the increasing demand for wet slips and sea tri-
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als. The small fishing village and Sailing Capital of North Carolina will host upwards of 100 boats and 90 vendors April 11-13.
“We’re a destination show,” said Sam Myers, Oriental
Rotary Club show committee chairman. “We attract serious
buyers from about a dozen states for all types of watercraft
from kayaks to inshore and offshore fishing boats to sailing
vessels to luxury yachts.
“Sea trials can often seal a deal so we decided to make
the move this year,” he said.
Oriental is located at ICW mile marker 182 on the
Neuse River.
Fort Macon Sail and Power Squadron
Commander Kenneth D. Link with
the US Power Squadrons “Top
Squadron” Award.
Power to the People
Teaching boaters how to operate their vessels safely can be
a tough and oftentimes thankless job. So, it’s important to
recognize the men and women volunteers of the US Power
Squadrons (USPS), who provide exceptional service and
public boating safety education in their communities.
At the organization’s recent annual meeting in Jacksonville, Fla., five squadrons and one district were honored with
Distinguished Civic Service Awards. This year’s gathering
was extra special as it marked the 100th Anniversary for the
USPS, which today has more than 400 regional squadrons
for owners of both sail and powerboats.
BoatUS Foundation Assistant Director of Boating Safety,
Ted Sensenbrenner, who presented the awards said, “Power Squadron members have a wealth of knowledge and experience to share. These volunteers spend their own time
teaching boating safety classes and give up their weekends
to offer free vessel safety checks. We thank them for their
commitment to help others out, and greatly value the services they provide.”
The five squadrons earning Distinguished Civic Service
Awards in 2013 were:
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Awards were determined by the amount of logged classroom hours, community outreach hours and the conducting
of vessel safety checks.
The Top District Award, which recognizes the collective efforts of all of the squadrons within a region, went to District 27,
which is made up of 20 squadrons in North and South Carolina.
Left to right: Bob Schwartz, vice president Dog River
Marina; Paul Craufurd, regional manager ValvTect
Petroleum; Sonny Middelton, president Dog River Marina;
and Jerry Nessenson, president ValvTect Petroleum.
Top Dog Marina
Dog River Marina & Boatworks of Mobile, Ala., was named
ValvTect Marina of the Year at the recent International Marina &
Boatyard Conference (IMBC). ValvTect President Jerry Nessenson recognized the facility for its outstanding customer service,
community involvement and environmental stewardship.
A certified Clean Marina, the 90-slip marina is located at
Mile Marker 1 of the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway and is
known as a preferred destination for local boaters, transients
and those doing the Great Loop. It can accommodate vessels
as large as 150 feet and has dockside depths of 12 to 17 feet.
Over the years, the marina has achieved many accomplishments, some of which include being named Marina of
the Year by Marina Dock Age magazine and Best Transient
Marina by MarinaLife members. Additionally, Dog River is a
sponsor of many local and regional charity events and tournaments benefitting the Mobile Mental Health Hospital,
the Volunteers of America and other charity organizations.
Founded in 1960, the marina has 38 employees, many of
which have been with the company for more than 25 years. One
has worked for the marina for nearly 42 years. “That’s what I’m
most proud of,” owner Ralph “Sonny” Middleton said.
Dog River was chosen as the top among 650 other marinas
in the U.S. and Caribbean that supply ValvTect marine fuels.
Other finalists were Southport Marina in Southport, N.C.,
and Harbour Town Yacht Basin in Hilton Head, S.C.
THE ART OF SPORTFISHING
Bonefish 16: Between the Boat and the
Cuda by Stanley Meltzoff, 41” x 25”, 1972
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A special exhibit titled “The Lure of Florida Fishing” is now open at the
Museum of Florida History in Tallahassee, telling the tale of the state’s
long relationship with rod and reel. Organizations and individuals from
around the country have loaned imagery, fish mounts, early tackle and
other memorabilia for display. Among the highlights are two of the most
storied trophies in sport: the Mrs. Henry Rea Silver Sailfish Derby trophy
from the West Palm Beach Fishing Club and the Metropolitan Miami
Fishing Tournament’s (MET’s) H.H. Hyman Memorial Trophy. Each was
the highly sought top prize of its respective long-running competition.
Also on display will be two original paintings by Stanley Meltzoff,
widely acclaimed as one of the finest angling artist of all time. The two
canvases - one of a hooked bonefish and the other of a school of jacks
- represent scenes familiar to Florida sportsmen.
“This exhibit allows visitors to experience and learn about the fascinating history and lineage of sportfishing in the Sunshine State,” said
Secretary of State Ken Detzner. “We hope visitors and Floridians alike
will get hooked on Florida fishing, as so many have before them.”
“The Lure of Florida Fishing” runs through August 26. For a list of
summer-long educational programs relating to the exhibit, visit WWW
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PHOTO BY TERRY BORAM
MIAMI BOAT SHOW FULL
OF NEW PRODUCTS
Miami Beach Convention Center
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COURTESY OF YAMAHA
I
magine twenty football fields of carpeted floor space
covering two floors of a convention center. Now throw
in two separate in-the-water venues with miles of
docks. That is the sheer size of the Miami International
Boat Show in February. I arrived this year with a very clear
purpose -- to find the products that YOU, our readers, want
to learn more about. After four days of walking and talking,
here are snippets of what I found to whet your appetite.
There was no shortage of boat debuts. Contender unveiled their 24 Sport with standard family-friendly features
including forward seating and step-down head. For the all
out fisherman, the new Regulator 23 has a flush liner for enhanced fishability and loads of storage. Grady-White showed
off their new CE Coastal Explorer with the exclusive SeaV2™
hull while Carolina Skiff highlighted their new “Tunnel Series” which allows the boat to run in three inches of water.
During Boston Whaler’s annual press briefing, they unveiled a perfectly replicated model of the new 420 Outrage
coming at the end of the year. Their largest model yet is
specifically designed to encourage entertaining. You can
trust we will have all the details later this year.
A brand new company introduced a boat that addresses
the “where to keep it” issue. Island Boats unveiled the only
retractable and expandable pontoon boat that can be towed
behind a car and stored in a standard garage. The float on and
off trailer makes it a breeze to launch. While Dad parks the
trailer, Mom pushes a button to expand the boat from 7’4” to
10’. No wonder they received the NMMA Innovation Award.
I also had the opportunity to do some test rides on boats
featuring Yamaha products. The Scout 195 had the new
F115 outboard with Yamaha’s exclusive Shift Dampener
System. No longer will you hear “clunk” when shifting or in
gear. The four-stroke is the lightest 115 available and with
the all new exhaust system and reduced vibration it is also
the quietest. On the Everglades 325 CC I had the joy of
testing Yamaha’s Helm Master™. This boat control system
allows someone like myself to easily maneuver a boat with
a light touch on a joystick.
LEHR, maker of the world’s first propane-powered outboard engine, introduced its “bigger, faster and stronger”
15 hp model. Equipped with an internal battery, a feature
now available on the 9.9 hp engine, a simple flip of the
switch starts the purr of their signature environmentally
friendly engines.
The eco-friendly theme continued with Elco Motor Yachts
and their all-electric inboard motors which we featured in
the March issue. Drawing upon Elco’s rich history, they currently offer six models with diesel equivalency ranging from
6 to 100 horsepower. Performance without the diesel smell.
Another brand-new company and product was the Dungaroo -- an odorless, waterless, and powerless head which
uses a unique bagging system that seals, treats and converts bio-hazardous waste into normal disposable trash.
This head is simple to install, eliminates the need for a holding tank and requires no messy clean-up.
At Strictly Sail, I immediately gravitated towards Beneteau
who featured their new Oceanis 38. This singular boat can be
configured as a Daysailor, a Weekender or a Cruiser -- you
pick. The loft-inspired design gives the cabin an openness
I’ve never experienced in a monohull. Almost everything
becomes an option when designing the perfect boat to suit
your needs. Best of all, they are made in Marion, S.C.
Hobie Cat and American Sailing Association (ASA) have
taken the excitement generated by ORACLE TEAM USAs
come-from-behind America’s Cup victory to create a targeted sailing education program. The new concept boat,
with its distinctive black hulls and logoed sails, is the first in
a series of special edition ASA/Hobie catamarans designed
to make it easy to learn. The boats will be offered by Hobie
Cat sailboat dealers worldwide later this year, concurrent
with ASA’s rollout of this exciting program in or as a part of
their 300+ sailing schools.
Harry Horgan, Founder and CEO of Shake-a-leg Miami,
South Florida’s premier, adaptive watersports community
serving people of all abilities, showed off the latest boat
in his fleet, a catamaran meticulously designed by a wheelchaired gentleman to cross the Atlantic Ocean on his own.
The completely accessible boat has wheelchair elevators
to access the hulls, a track system at the helm for greater
maneuverability and an extra-wide catwalk around the boat
for sail handling. In June, Harry and his team will begin their
tour down the east coast promoting sailing for physically
challenged individuals. You can bet we will be following.
Stay tuned to All At Sea Southeast for in-depth product
reviews and more features from the great companies exhibiting at this year’s show.
PHOTO BY TERRY BORAM
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ENVIBOATS
YO U B U I L D – OT H E R S E N V Y
BY HELEN AITKEN
PHOTOS COURTESY OF ED ROBERSON
Ed Roberson and co-worker,
Chris McGhee celebrate the
whiskey plank on the port side.
I
f you’ve decided to build a boat using a kit, think about
ENVIBOATS. Don’t expect their designs to be a prepackaged, what-you-see-is-what-you-get kit. It’s so different, they call it “The Build.”
“It’s the cheapest way to buy a custom boat for about a
third the cost,” says Marc Shlaes, President of ENVIBOATS.
The latest sophisticated computer and engineering technology creates customer-inspired, Carolina-style freshwater
or saltwater boats, with options. “Is this the cheapest way
to buy a boat? No, go buy a used boat,” Shlaes quips.
“Our mission is to make building your boat as attractive,
exciting and doable for those who have never built a boat
as for those who have. For the greatest percentage of our
builders, an ENVIBOATS cold-mold composite is their first
significant build.” Shlaes interviews potential customers to
determine if his product is a good fit for their skill level, time
and budget. The number one statement he hears is, “I’ve
wanted to do this my whole life.”
Customer Ed Roberson, a CPA from Durham, NC, began
working on his 21’ Near Shore Blackfin boat 2 ½ years ago.
With no carpentry expertise, he’s in the final fairing stages
before flipping his boat. The skills he gained produced a
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Ed Roberson begins to
dry fit the planks before
attaching them with epoxy.
self confidence ready to tackle almost anything. “You’re
working with wood and glue. If you mess up, you cut it out.”
He wanted to build a family friendly boat and do some fishing, even in the ocean. “It doesn’t matter when I finish; my
goal is to make a showpiece.” With an approximate budget
of $30,000, he figures his meticulously completed boat will
be worth about three times that.
There are three ways to make an ENVIBOATS product.
The customer may purchase The Build including leased jigs
to create the hull shape, then buy the materials; or purchase
The Build plus pre-cut items using the FasBild™ options; or
have the boat made. “The bottom line is the more you want
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Ed Roberson’s hull during
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to do yourself, the less the boat costs. We’re here to reduce
the stress of building a boat,” says Shlaes.
The jig is a computer-cut (CNC cut), intricate plywood
form that acts as the hull’s mold during construction. “Once
you set the jig properly, you pretty much are going to make
a good boat. If a boat part can be CNC cut, we will do it for
you as a FasBild™ option for a small fee.” Items may include
glued parts like compound, intricate curved pieces; the keel,
stringers, bulkheads or built-in fuel tank beds. The builder
typically locates long Douglas fir boards that are difficult to
ship. However, “It’s essential to have the right kind of fiberglass and resin for the process and nearly all purchase that
from us,” says Shlaes. Additionally, ENVIBOATS can provide
extra hands in their warehouse to expedite the building.
For Rob White, in IT, from Mechanicsville, Md., the attraction of the build was the construction in stages method. He
began his 17’ Flats boat in November 2011, describing her
as “a shallow water boat with sexy lines, and extreme flare.
I’m going to have it built in 6 months” he said laughing.
“My wife still can’t park in the garage.” What hooked him
was the boat’s curves and customer support. “I never took
shop class but now, I’ve developed an eye for flaws.” He
hopes to have the boat in the water this summer. “The boat
will be christened Sandy, because my family says this boat
is 20% building and 80% sanding.”
“Each builder comes to the project with different resources, different skills and different expectations of the
finished product.” Shlaes goes on to say the build time can
range from several months to many years. The builder pays
up front for each stage of the project so when finished, the
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boat is paid for except for the motor. “Almost all are talking
about doing the next build,” boasts Shlaes.
Four stages move the boat from skeleton to completed
skin to topside work to finish and launch. A builder is never
alone during any of these stages. “We’re happy when the
phone rings; we love talking boats,” says Marc Shlaes. Ongoing customer support continues through the build, at no
extra cost. “We have created an online builder’s forum that
has become a lively environment,” Shlaes reports. “These
builders are proud of their work and excited about how
they progress, share stats, and receive advice.”
Initially the company targeted professional builders, providing jigs for very large boats. Seven professional builders
now use ENVIBOATS jigs with a license fee for multiple uses
and reduced rate for second time customers. Because jigs
for smaller boats were then unavailable, ENVIBOATS “went
after DIYers.” Regardless, the support level is the same.
Donnie Parrott from Morehead City, N.C. has built three
ENVIBOATS since 2009. One he sold, keeping two for fishing and casual cruising, saying “It’s the best experience I’ve
ever had, and the most fulfilling thing I’ve ever done.”
ENVIBOATS products and methods are found in the classrooms of North Carolina’s Croatan High School’s boat building class and Carteret Community College’s Marine Technology accredited program. Marc Shlaes envisions ENVIBOATS
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Leak causing corrosion that
can lead to fitting failure
A
ccording to BoatUS, 50% of all boats that sink
do so as the result of failed underwater fittings.
Given this fact it is surprising how little care most
boat owners give to this important hardware. As
a surveyor, it is part of my job to inspect a vessel’s thru-hulls,
seacock and associated hoses during my surveys. I am often
surprised at just what I find. Old, dry rotted hoses on corroded fittings attached to a frozen seacock are more common than those in good condition. More than once while
checking the operation of a seacock I have had a handle
come off in my hand with little effort on my part.
Although nobody likes crawling around in bilges, putting off this one chore could literally get you in deep water.
Equally as important is to make sure all your underwater
gear is in good condition. I suggest at least twice a year
all underwater fittings and hoses be inspected and tested
for proper operation. This will also help the owner become
familiar with the location of all these critical fittings. If any
fittings are hard or impossible to reach, it may be time to
think about relocating them to more accessible locations.
When checking your underwater pumping, start by making sure the sea valves work easily by hand. For larger
valves, an extension for additional leverage may help. Make
sure all valves are fitted with handles and there is nothing
obstructing the full swing of the handle. If your vessel is
electrically bonded, check that bonding wires are intact and
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These fittings
literally came apart
in my hand. Note the failure
at the top of the valve.
the connection is not corroded. Any backing block should
be checked for general condition as well. Wood blocks
tend to get soft with age in wet areas.
Next, check all the fittings for corrosion. I have found
more often than not, when a failure occurs it happens at
the fittings attached to the valves. Very often a pipe to hose
barb is fitted. It is in the threads of these fittings that the
most corrosion occurs. The hose can also trap moisture on
or near these threads adding to the problem. Pay close attention to plastic fittings as well, as these can crack from
age or excessive side pressure from the hose.
Check the hoses for signs of cracking and dry rot. Surprisingly, I am seeing more and more hoses just a few years old
cracking, and in some cases, leaking. Follow the hose to its
ends and inspect any fittings and connections at both ends.
Make sure all the hose clamps are tight and rust free. Hose
clamps can and do loosen with age and vibration.
If your vessel has air conditioning pay special attention to
all these fittings and hoses. A simple drip while the vessel
is sitting can accelerate while it is in operation. The fittings
on most air conditioner pumps tend to be problematic and
care should be taken that all hoses connected to the pump
are well supported with no side loads.
All fittings on the engines should be inspected carefully as
well, to include exhaust hoses and fittings that are at or below
the waterline. The greatest percentage of boats that sink while
underway do so because of failed engine fittings or hoses.
Engines pumping water through a leaking hose can quickly
fill a bilge without the operator ever noticing it. Stuffing boxes
and shaft glands should also be checked both in the slip and
underway. Today’s dripless seals can be great for keeping the
bilges dry, but can let a large amount of water in, should they
fail. Be sure to check the hose clamps here as well.
High water alarms are great for knowing about leaks early and I strongly recommend all boats be fitted with these
simple devices. The alarms are basically a high water switch
mounted a few inches above the normal bilge level with a
buzzer or siren mounted at or near the helm. When a boat
is in operation, the sound will let the operator know quickly
when there is a problem, and while at the slip, will alert the
dock master of a problem.
Well maintained setup
As we gear up for the new boating season, now is a good
time to check all your under water fittings. This is particularly true of any boats that might have spent the winter in
colder climates where freezing can break or weaken fittings.
An hour or so of time could save you thousands in repair
costs and possibly save your life.
Capt. Wayne Canning lives on his Irwin 40 VAYU, in Wilmington N.C. A marine professional for more than 35 years
he is now a full time Marine Surveyor, freelance writer, and
consultant/project manager on major repairs. Capt. Wayne
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CHOOSING A CHARTER:
THE JOYS OF POWER YACHTS
T
here’s a great saying that aptly describes the difference between power versus sail. That is, “On
a powerboat, it’s ‘when will we get there?’ On a
sailing yacht, you’re already there,” shares Ami Ira,
managing director of C U Yacht Charters, based in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Speed, comfort and convenience are what power yachts
offer, explains Ian Pedersen, assistant marketing manager
at the Moorings, headquartered in Clearwater, Fla., which
charters a fleet of 36- to 50-foot power catamarans. “Power
yachts open up the world of chartering to an entirely new
audience who may not be familiar with sailing, but who are
familiar with powerboats and may even own a powerboat
themselves. Boaters are not limited as to where they can go
due to the wind or weather. If the object of your vacation
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is not to spend time sailing but to maximize your time exploring different snorkeling holes, beaches, or sampling the
local bars and restaurants, having a vessel that can quickly
get you from A to B is invaluable.”
Demand for power yachts in charter fleets is on the rise,
says Raul Bermudez, vice president of the charter division
for Clearwater, Fla.-based MarineMax Vacations, which offers 38- to 48-foot luxury power cats. “In the U.S., there are
approximately 10 times more power boaters than there are
sailors, but the opposite is true when it comes to the number of power boats available to charter.”
The need for speed on a power yacht brings with it the
unique ability to explore and see more while on charter.
One itinerary, offering a wonderful example, departs from
Nassau and powers through the Exuma chain, recommends
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C U Yacht Charters’ Ira. “It is easy to cover a lot of different
islands, see the most amazing crystal clear clean water and
sand anywhere, and in typically calm seas.”
As for comfort, power catamarans tend to offer better accommodations than sailboats plus they can typically cater
to more guests, MarineMax’s Bermudez explains. “In order
to get the same amount of accommodations and comfort
that you find on say a MarineMax 484 power catamaran,
you would need to charter a 70-plus foot monohull.”
The desire to be pampered is another big reason clients
charter power yachts.
C U Yacht Charters’ Ira explains, “The powerboat charter
guests don’t want to help sail the boat, they want to be entertained, cooked for, doted on, and made to feel special.
For example, clients can often eat better on a chartered
power yacht, they can drink from fine crystal while underway, they can have a massage, take a dip in the hot tub,
take the wave runners out for a spin, slide down the waterslide, all of course, depending on what toys are available on
the yacht they charter.”
Power also allows the charter guest to enjoy all the conveniences of home while on the water.
“The power boats in charter typically offer a lot more
equipment than what is found in sailboat charter boats,”
MarineMax’s Bermudez says. “For example, the entire
MarineMax Vacations charter fleet has water makers, electric BBQ grills, air conditioning, fresh water electric flush
systems, state of the art electronics and don’t forget the
fancy stereo systems.”
The biggest concern clients voice when choosing between sail versus power is cost. This mainly relates to fuel.
However, says C U Yacht Charters’ Ira, “In my opinion,
Americans like to see value for money, and they tend to
consider the more places they can see in a week, the better the value.”
Fuel is really the only additional cost to consider when
comparing a power catamaran versus a sailboat charter, explains the Moorings Pedersen. “Other than the fuel charge,
which is assessed when you return the boat, every other
aspect of the trip is very similar to what you would expect
from a sailboat charter regarding cost.”
Fuel consumption varies greatly depending on how fast
the boat and how often the generator are run, says MarineMax’s Bermudez. “On average, for a full week of charter,
fuel consumption on our 382 power cat that has twin 110HP
engines varies from as little as $350 up to about $650. On
our four stateroom 484 with twin 330 Volvo engines the fuel
consumption varies from $750 to $1,250. Power catamarans
in charter today are very fuel efficient, therefore the cost is
not that big a factor when compared to the room and amenities you can get on board.”
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MY THEORY OF RIGHTEOUSNESS, PERSEVERANCE,
AND GOOD KARMA
BY CAP’N FATTY GOODLANDER
I
f your dreams are huge and your bank account tiny, you
have to think out of the box. Sometimes, of course, I
think a tad too far out of the box — and end up in a
place where I can’t even see the frigg’n box -- but hey,
that’s life in the experimental lane.
I like the road less traveled. I’m a misfit and proud of it.
Perhaps that’s why I like the Caribbean so much — because
it is still a “sunny place for shady people.” There’s a gentleman named Barefoot Davis on St. Thomas who’s been serenely walking the streets of Red Hook with his guitar for
years. Amazing, eh?
The problem is, as I see it, money makes the world go ‘round.
Since I was born poor and have spent most of my life bobbing
offshore amid the flotsam and jetsam of Western culture, I tend
to be more... well, more full of shet (sp) than money.
Not many men will admit to such a thing.
Still, a golden tongue is worth something — even if it isn’t
attached to a brain.
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The key, I think, is to be goal-oriented. I’ve always wanted
to go to sea, so I’ve spent a lot of time offshore, off the grid,
off-kilter, and off my rocker. It has been a crazy, daft life, but
a fun one.
At 15 years old, while saving up my money to 1) buy a
car; 2) go to California, and; 3) act worse than Jim Morrison
and the Doors, I purchased my first offshore vessel for $200.
The Corina was a William Atkins Eric Junior design, 25 feet
LOA, and built in 1932 of Port Oxford cedar. She needed
some work, to put it mildly. She had no rig and her engine
didn’t run. All her metal bits were gone. She’d been used as
a gang hang out (this was in Chicago) and the F-word was
spray painted inside her in numerous places. A fire, probably for warmth, had been started in her head. Someone
had shat in the bilge, repeatedly.
The moment I saw her, I fell in love. “Perfect!” I cried.
The guy who owned her had taken her in lieu of a bad
debt—and he wanted too much money for her. I convinced
CRUISE
his girlfriend, Lynn Orloff-Jones, that he should sell the boat
to me. Lyn could be quite a nag (and quite stingy with her
charms), bless her heart!
I didn’t know a lot about engines at the time, so I purchased an identical ‘parts’ engine for $50, dissembled
both, and put one back together by holding up the twin
parts and seeing which one looked better.
The engine ran (well, mostly).
Meanwhile, a fellow stopped down to my vessel — and
told me where the mast was stored by a previous previous
owner. (The guy I purchased her from had no idea there was
a rig for her at all.)
Soon I had a boat with a rig, a running engine, a $15 used
mainsail and a $10 jib.
Of course, I was still totally broke — when by chance a
large corporation “spilled” thousands of tons of soy oil into
the Chicago River. The Army Corp of Engineers was forced
to build a dam just aft of my vessel, which was left floating
in tarry goop and looked completely worthless.
Anyway, lawyers for the corporation came down with cameras, reporters... and one of those large checks they give you
when they want to make an ‘aren’t we nice’ PR splash.
I hauled out—and Corina gleamed as I left Chicago at
16 years of age with a gorgeous boat, stout rig, purring engine… and bulging pockets.
This is when I developed my Righteous Cause theory. I
know, I know… it already sounds nuts and stupid and sophomoric — and all the goofy things I am — but this theory
has governed everything I’ve done since.
It is a very simple theory: if you do something with great
passion, people will help. Why? I am not sure. However, I
suspect that each of us has great passion for something
— and is afraid to attempt to pull it off. We’re cautious;
perhaps even cowardly. But when we see someone who has
thrown all caution and common sense to the wind in pursuit of something they care deeply about, we have to smile,
shake our heads in disbelief, and ask, “How can I help?”
The Corina seemed magical. She was like a flying carpet
straight towards fun, freedom, and adventure. She was like
Aladdin’s Lamp, and all I had to do was wish.
Of course, God helps those who help themselves.
When I returned to Chicago to prepare to sail to the Caribbean, I needed a car to schlep all my stuff around. But
not only did I not have a car, I couldn’t even afford gas.
So I marched into the Yellow Cab Company and signed
up as a driver. They gave me a brand new Marathon cab
brimming with gasoline — and if my fares didn’t mind sitting atop a pile of boat bits — they were welcome to ride
along as well!
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My Theory of Righteousness...
of… er, mental exploration. Coincidentally, it was also
a Census year. I discovered that, if you signed up as a
Census Taker, your little pouch could not be searched
without a search warrant, to protect the identity of John
Q. Public. Now I was really, really happy — fixing up my
own yacht, tooling around the Loop in my own gas-guzzler, completely safe from the prying eyes of The Man…
oh, how I loved the 1960’s! The protests, the riots, those
crazy hippie chicks… YES!
As fate would have it, someone in the payroll department
of the Census also made a boo-boo, and allowed the wrong
Social Security number to be entered onto my pay request.
The Feds started spitting me out money every week — so
much money, I turned in my cab and set off down the Mississippi River with a sexy Italian chick named Carolyn (Eventually, I plea-bargained down to mere repayment, but what
Freaky Fed Fun while it lasted!).
Yes, the Theory of Righteousness was proving itself to be
amazingly accurate. It has continued to be so for the following four decades plus.
When I decided at 19 years of age to build my 36-foot
ketch Carlotta, a buyer for Corina magically appeared. I
purchased a stout 1950 Chevy with a portion of the proceeds — which I ultimately traded in Boston for a nice truck
and four times what I paid!
In Boston I had difficulty finding a place where I could
build my boat. So instead, I rented (with a few like-minded Wonderful Waterfront Wackos) a huge warehouse at B
Street & Congress. We split it six ways and sub-let out other
sections. There were many months where we turned a small
profit on that arrangement.
Ditto, our living space. I rented a large, two-flat house at
131 Evans Street in Dorchester and crammed it with college
kids and worse. Mostly, we lived rent-free.
Part of the trick is to be friendly. Friends are extremely nice
things to have, especially when you have a huge, distant goal
and empty pockets. The local fire department started giving
me all their condemned and discarded spruce ladders, clear
spruce poles, and all the cordage they could, even delivering
it via hook and ladder! A guy named Leo from ATT said that
Alexander Graham was shy, but that he wanted me to have
all the electrical wire, etc., I needed. Thank you, Al!
There was a terrible wind storm and hundreds of billboards were blown down all over the Boston area. Clean up
was slow. I assisted. All the waterproof plywood on Carlotta
came from these billboards — inside the galley drawers,
the giant eye of the Marlboro Man stared at you eerily!
Fisherman started dropping off any ‘yacht crap’ that they
couldn’t use on their vessels. A boat which hit Matinicus
Rock in Maine was stripped by its owner — and every single
bit of metal was trucked down to Boston as a gift.
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The story of Wild Card—which I purchased for $3,000 and
sailed around the world twice, is even more unbelievable. I
ultimately sold her to a male stripper with a jock strap bulging with cash!
And my current vessel Ganesh is just as charmed. I purchased her knowing she would need repowering. Of course,
I’d just spent my life savings on the boat, so my pockets were
once again empty. But a guy who had a brand new diesel
engine called me and said he’d give it to me at his cost.
“…can’t afford it,” I said, and started to hang up.
“Wait!” he said. “How ‘bout less? All you’d have to do is
buy a transmission…”
“Can’t afford a transmission,” said started to hang up…
but slower this time.
“I think I know where I can get you an old trany,” he
mused thoughtfully, then said, “all you’d have to do is pick
it up and…”
“…don’t have a car,” I said.
“I’ll loan you a truck,” he said.
But when we see someone who has thrown
all caution and common sense to the wind in
pursuit of something they care deeply about,
we have to smile, shake our heads in disbelief,
and ask, “How can I help?”
“I’m not strong enough to put it on a truck..”
“…I’ll loan you a truck with a hoist,” he said, gritting his
teeth a bit.
“…we’d be out of communication,” I yawned.
“…happy to supply you and your wife with couple of prepaid mobile phones…”
“Naw,” I continued, “our boat would be all tore up belowdecks and we’d be so busy driving around for the trany
and stuff… that we’d forget to maintain proper nutrition.”
“You can come to our place every night for dinner —
we’ll feed you and Carolyn … do you prefer filet or fresh
salmon, air-freighted in?”
“Look,” I said, “it ain’t just me, okay? I’m a famous writer.
I have an entourage. I’d need at least four to six resos per!”
“Okay! Okay!” he was shouting. “You win! Bring whomever! Just say yes!”
How could I disappoint a guy like that?
Cap’n Fatty Goodlander has lived aboard for 53 of his 60
years, and is currently on his third circumnavigation. He is
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FISHING REPORT:
S P R I N G T E M P E R AT U R E S G E T T H E F I S H M O V I N G
STORY AND PHOTOS BY CAPT. JUDY HELMEY
Standing up row from left to right: Susan Stahl, Dagny Stahl, Herb Stahl, Thomas R. James, Audra James (pink cap), William James, (blue
cap, red jacket) and Thomas James (tan cap) Front row kneeing: Ken James (holding fish) and Thomas James
Inshore
CREEKS, RIVERS, AND SOUNDS
April fishing brings fishermen closer to the act of catching.
Bait shops should start to carry more live shrimp, and so
should you. With live shrimp in the well, varying sizes of traditional adjustable floats, and popping corks you’ll be ready
to find and catch all sorts of fish. Redfish, spotted sea trout
and flounder cannot resist this bait. Another way to present
live shrimp is to just “fish naked,” with a light leader, small
split shot, and small hook. All you need to do is hook your
shrimp up under the horn and cast into place. Whatever you
do, don’t forget to take your net or your camera!
PLAIN OLD BOTTOM FISHING IN THE SOUND
During the month of April you’ll find everything from whit-
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ing to sharks to blue fish to stingray in the sounds. It’s fun
just dropping a line down to the bottom and seeing what
will catch on your hook. Use small pieces of shrimp on light
tackle rigs and even the smaller fish will offer some nice
action, and they’ll make even better bait for a larger catch.
Cut the small fish into chunks and rig it onto heavier tackle.
Remember, in the sound, the bigger the bait the bigger the
fish! It’s all up to you!
Offshore
ARTIFICIAL REEFS
As water temperatures continue to rise through the spring,
you can bet that fish will be on the move. With this increased movement comes increased appetite, which is of
course good news for fishermen. Artificial reefs can hold
FISH
the attention of fish from bottom to top water. When bottom fishing you might catch black sea bass, flounder, bluefish, white-bone porgy, summer trout, cobia, and other biters. Top water fish such as Spanish mackerel feed on any
baits that they can find and will also hit the bottom for food.
I find the best bait for these nearly invisible fish to be the
ever-popular small to medium Clark Spoon. I suggest either trolling the spoons deep or pitching them right over
the structure. Bring along a suitable dip net, as you’ll likely
need it to land the mackerel.
circle hooks. It’s the law! Here’s the good news about circle
hooks: all you have to do is to get your bait to the bottom!
Always suggest checking for current fishing regulations before heading offshore. The best website for up-to-date federal fishing regulations is http://www.safmc.net/
Please see the world famous lure that
a Spanish mackerel can’t seem to
pass up…the Clark Spoon! I always
say, “The red ball makes the call!”
SAVANNAH SNAPPER BANKS AND GULF STREAM
Finally, offshore fishermen should head out to the Savannah
Snapper Banks, about 35 miles offshore. Use cut fish and
squid to catch vermilion snapper, white grunt, triggerfish,
amberjack, red porgy, white bone, cobia, and many other
top/bottom biters (grouper season opens May 1).
For the fishermen seeking blue water status, April is your
month. The 70-mile run for tuna, dolphin, wahoo, mako shark,
and billfish is definitely worth it. Single-hook, chin-weighted
dink ballyhoo and cedar plugs are the best bait to use. Then
again, give bottom fishing a try out deep to catch football
vermilion, mega triggerfish, sand tile, knobbed porgy, and
fish not even listed in the identification booklet. When targeting the snapper grouper species, all fishermen must use
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2014 BAHAMAS
BILLFISH CHALLENGE
N E W P R E S I D E N T A N D F O R M AT
CREDIT: GREG SMITH
BY JEFF DENNIS
Blue marlin comes to the Blue Sky
during the 2013 BBC competition
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New BBC president Jennifer Dudas
after her blue marlin release
CREDIT: BBC
A
fter completing its 40th season of competitive
billfishing in 2013, the Bahamas Billfish Challenge (BBC) continues to evolve. The 2014 series
will consist of four tournaments equally spread
across the months of May and June, with each event focusing on the renowned fishing grounds of the Abacos.
New tourney president and director Jennifer Dudas has
been with the BBC for 21 years already, and should bring
a steady hand to their long-term tradition of quality. “First
I want to thank Al Behrendt for producing the Bahamas
Billfish Challenge for the past 20 years,” said Dudas. “The
first-hand knowledge I learned from him, plus my own passion for offshore fishing, will give me the tools to take the
BBC to the next level.”
“We will begin a slight format change in 2014 with a reduction in fishing days,” said Dudas. “We will discontinue
the practice of a lay day, where competitors choose which
day to stay in port during the BBC. Now everyone will be
fishing for three days in a row, which will streamline our tournament.” This move also gives businessmen who typically
own these sportfishers another day in the office to work.
One such angler is Greg Smith of Myrtle Beach, S.C.
who will travel to fish in the Bahamas Billfish Challenge
opener at Guana Cay May 7. “We fished this same tournament in 2013 and had a blast,” said Smith, who owns
a 56-foot Viking named Blue Sky. “We ended up taking
second place and doing pretty well in the calcutta, but
the intangibles are what made us decide to come back
in 2014.”
“It’s just about a two day run from South Carolina to the
Abacos and Capt. Steve Krammer will get the Blue Sky settled in port before my anglers arrive,” said Smith. “The BBC
demands a registration fee that is substantial, but once we
arrive everything from the Captain’s bag to the meals and
entertainment are first class...not to mention the beautiful
setting and the awesome marlin fishing not far from port.”
In contrast, back in South Carolina it’s a three-hour commute offshore to the Gulf Stream. Smith is involved as a
board member for the South Carolina Governor’s Cup Billfishing Series, and loves to fish for blue marlin. Imagine the
ports of Guana Cay, Green Turtle Cay, Treasure Cay and
Marsh Harbour filled with boats like Blue Sky all competing
for the overall trophy and championship ring, and you begin to realize why the BBC is 40 years old and going strong.
The tournament schedule for each event begins with a
Captain’s meeting Wednesday night, followed by three
days fishing from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday. An awards banquet Saturday night will recognize the
top anglers and serve to round out the tournament scene
in which anglers, their families and tourists will take part.
The 2014 dates begin in Guana Cay May 7-10, and upon
completion of the four events the overall winners will be
recognized at the final Saturday awards banquet June 21.
Crews are awarded catch and release points for billfish releases with a blue marlin release awarded the most points.
The BBC requires a 115-inch minimum before a blue marlin
is eligible to weigh in the tournament. So except for a large
blue marlin, the emphasis is on conservation via catch and
release. To learn more about the BBC or to purchase a copy
of their 40-year anniversary DVD, visit the Internet at www.
BahamasBillfish.com.
Jeff Dennis is an outdoor writer and photographer who
grew up on a creek in Charleston loving the saltwater, and
he contributes regularly to All At Sea Southeast. Read his
blog at www.LowcountryOutdoors.com
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DEEPWATER HORIZON,
THE LONG ROAD TO RECOVERY
CREDIT: U.S. COAST GUARD
BY KARA LANKFORD
Scientists from Audubon Nature Institute and
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
prepare to release a sea turtle after being
treated for oil exposure from the BP Deepwater
Horizon oil disaster.
I
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Representatives of the U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service and Aransas
National Wildlife Refuge release
rehabilitated brown pelicans
in Port Aransas, Tx.,
June 27, 2010.
CREDIT: U.S. COAST GUARD
t seems as though it happened just yesterday, but
April 20 will mark the fourth anniversary of the BP
Deepwater Horizon oil disaster. Eleven workers on
the rig tragically lost their lives, and oil gushed from
the damaged well for 85 days. Over that period of time,
more than 206 million gallons of oil entered the waters of
the Gulf of Mexico, nearly 20 times more than the Exxon
Valdez oil spill. Now that four years have passed since the
leak and explosion, it seems fitting to take stock of where
we are, how far we have come and the long road ahead
to full recovery.
You may remember pictures of pelicans and sea turtles
covered in oil back in 2010 while the event was still fresh in
our minds. Here’s a look at what we’ve learned about the
impact of oil to Gulf wildlife in the four years since the BP
oil disaster began:
LIFESTYLE
In 2011, BP pled guilty to 14 federal criminal charges, including lying to Congress, and agreed to a $4.5 billion settlement.
More than half of these penalties are managed by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation in concert with state agencies
to implement restoration projects in the five Gulf states.
The trial to determine BP’s civil penalties is set to begin
its third phase at any time. The verdict in this trial must be
decided before Clean Water Act fines are determined and
money becomes available for restoration.
Another source of funding for recovery is the Natural Resource Damage Assessment (NRDA) Early Restoration funds.
While the full damage assessment could take years, BP offered $1 billion up front to be spilt between the Gulf states,
in order to begin the recovery process to restore lost or damaged resources sooner rather than later. Early Restoration is
now entering its third phase of projects, and the trustees
recently released a programmatic environmental impact
statement (PEIS) that acts as a guiding plan for the Early Restoration process. We were disappointed to see the offshore
environment, where the disaster began, largely left out of the
plan. The project types listed for Early Restoration do not include restoration of key marine species and habitats, such as
dolphins, seabirds, sargassum and corals. For more information on NRDA visit http://www.gulfspillrestoration.noaa.gov/
As federal and state leaders choose restoration projects,
it is important to consider and remember what was lost and
damaged and where the most impact occurred during the
oil disaster.
Ocean Conservancy believes investments in marine restoration are critical to full recovery. Restoration of this vast
ecosystem on which so many of us rely for recreation, for
food, and for our livelihoods will require a holistic ecosystem-based approach, rather than a piecemeal set of projects scattered throughout the region. With science as our
guide, Ocean Conservancy will continue to advocate for
marine restoration, and we rely on supporters like you to
help us ensure a healthy future for the Gulf. Join us at www.
oceanconservancy.org/gulf.
s 4ENS OF THOUSANDS OF SEA TURTLES WERE EXPOSED TO OIL WITH
over 1,000 sea turtles found dead or dying as a result.
s TURTLE HATCHLINGS WERE RELOCATED TO THE !TLANTIC IN
order to escape the oil. This brings to question whether
or not these turtles will return to Gulf waters.
s 4HOUSANDS OF MARINE MAMMALS THOUGHT TO BE EXPOSED
to oil.
s LIVE IMPAIRED OR DEAD BIRDS COLLECTED DURING
response, which experts believe is only a fraction of
true number.
s 7IDESPREAD IMPACT TO THE OFFSHORE WATER COLUMN AND
fish and invertebrates living here.
Scientists around the country continue to collect valuable data in order to draw conclusions about the negative
impacts expected in the long term. For example, we are
beginning to see scientific data that points to the injury
caused to important marine mammals, such as the bottlenose dolphin. A recent NOAA-commissioned study of 32
dolphins living in Barataria Bay, La. – an area of the Gulf
heavily oiled by the BP oil disaster – determined that dolphins had severely reduced health.
Nearly half of the dolphins were given an uncertain or
worse prognosis, meaning many of the dolphins are not
expected to survive. The authors of the study determined
that “many disease conditions observed in Barataria Bay
dolphins are uncommon but consistent with petroleum hydrocarbon exposure and toxicity.”
The dolphins in Barataria Bay and other areas of the northern Gulf are dying in unusually high numbers since February
2010. Scientists are working to determine the cause of this unusual mortality event and how it may relate to, or was intensified by, the BP oil disaster. In addition to dolphin health, scientists are also documenting dead or damaged deep-water
corals, and heavily impacted deep-sea benthic communities.
Bottlenose dolphins, like this one
pictured here, are suffering from poor
health in Barataria Bay, La.,
due to oil exposure in the Gulf.
CREDIT: NOAA
Kara Lankford is the Interim Director of Ocean Conservancy’s Gulf Restoration Program. She’s a lifelong resident of
the Alabama Gulf Coast.
Ocean Conservancy educates and empowers citizens to
take action on behalf of the ocean. From the Arctic to the
Gulf of Mexico to the halls of Congress, Ocean Conservancy brings people together to find solutions for our water
planet. Informed by science, our work guides policy and
engages people in protecting the ocean and its wildlife for
future generations.
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CHARTER FISHERMEN
INSPIRED TO FIND FISH
STORY AND PHOTOS BY KEVIN R. ROBERTS
Capt. Shawn Warren
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harter boat captains aren’t like the rest of us —
they have the guts to pursue their dreams; to turn
their passion into their careers. They live their lives
with the joy of doing what they really want to do;
not what they have to do. That takes courage. These boat
captains walked away from their traditional jobs: mortgage
loan officer, college professor, and telephone PBX sales rep.
Being on the water is what drives them. They’re not content to sit in an air-conditioned cubicle in a downtown skyscraper; instead they find pleasure in introducing fishing to
their customers.
Captain Shawn Warren (b. 1977) got his captain’s license
in 2009 and has already established himself as capable fisherman, having won 40 tournaments. Impressive, but the attribute that impressed me is how devoted he is to spending time with his 7-year old son, Buck. I would surmise that
Shawn learned to be a good dad from his dad, Dee, who
is an oil and gas man with a ranch in the Texas hill country.
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Capt. Doc Brown, Caroline Cope,
Adam Kleczkowsk
When not fishing, Capt. Shawn is a hunting guide in Kansas from October through December. He says that he seldom buys meat at the grocery and his cooking specialties
include deer tenderloin, okra gumbo, and a traditional cajun jambalaya. When asked what his ultimate dream would
be, Capt. Shawn said, “I’d like to buy a custom, 64-footer
from Jarrett Bay Boatworks and travel to Bermuda to fish
the blue marlin circuit.”
B-dock at the Galveston Yacht Basin is known as the party
dock and that is home to Capt. “Doc” Brown’s Sea Wolf Fishing Team of Capt. Adam Kleczkowski and Caroline Cope.
Before getting into the fishing business, Capt. Adam
worked on a Port of Houston fireboat. At 5’1”, Caroline is
one of the few female deckhands in this sport, but she likes
being a girl (even though she plans to buy a Harley-Davidson Iron 883 motorcycle).
Doc is a young-at-heart, 67-year-old, retired college professor who now owns three boats. This gregarious fisherman was born in Lafayette, La., and is very proud of his
crew: Capt. Rick McGaffey, who is born on the island (BOI);
Capt. Derek Billiot, their resident cajun; Capt. Russell Keillor, whose goal is to pilot oil tankers; and Brandon Conner,
a violin-playing student at Texas A&M.
Doc and his seven crew members offered up some sage
advice for anyone interested in chartering a fishing boat.
First, and foremost, resist the temptation to tell the captain where to fish. In a similar vein be patient; don’t suggest
moving to a new spot until you’ve given it some time. They
all agree that little boys take direction better than their parents, and women are more patient than men.
So, what’s the #1 faux pas with these captains? Well, that
would be the weekend warrior from Houston who shows up
with his own tackle. Just remember, your captain wants you
to catch fish and have fun. He is, after all, in the memorymaking business.
Fishing 100 miles offshore ain’t easy. Just ask Capt. Shane
Cantrell who fished 37 weeks last year. This left enough time
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Charter Fishermen Inspired to Find Fish
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He started his career, in 2006, as a deckhand, and now
he’s a captain. He has a keen interest in fishery outreach
where he is a proponent of accountable and sustainable
red snapper management methods. Capt. Shane is also a
hunting guide on the island’s West End.
Capt. Chris Jamail has been at this for nineteen years and
is a prideful fisherman. In fact, he has to remind himself not to
get tense when the fishing is slow. He likes to catch the limit,
but in the end he knows charter fishing is really entertainment,
so he works hard to control the mood aboard the boat.
Chris likes fishing for tarpon because it’s all about the
“struggle” with the fish. He talks about how good anglers
know how to break the tarpon’s spirit. When trolling for tarpon he will often put out five rods and watch for schools of
baitfish upon which Tarpon feed.
These fishermen are committed to sustainable fishing
practices, but they warn that their industry is often hampered
by counter-productive regulations and licensing imposed by
state and federal governments. Specifically, they say that
season lengths and vessel monitoring are problematic.
It is interesting to note that Galveston Bay and the entire
Texas Gulf Coast is seeing an upswing in charter trips and
yacht sales due to Houston’s booming oil and gas industry.
Everyone wants sport fishing to continue to thrive but, they
warn, they need the support of fellow outdoorsmen as well
as the non-fishing citizens. So, if you and your family have
yet to experience sport fishing, then give it a try. You may
discover why these guys are so inspired to find fish.
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KAYAK TRAIL
BECKONS PADDLERS
STORY AND PHOTOS BY RAFAEL LIMA
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our kayak slows over turquoise water only a few
inches deep. Something shimmers ahead - a heat
mirage? It looks like houses in crayon colors: yellow, green, red and blue, somehow hovering
weightlessly over the bay.
Squinting now - no, these homes aren’t levitating at all; they
are supported by pilings and suspended a few feet above the
sea. Welcome to Stiltsville in Biscayne National Park, the gateway to one of the most interesting kayak trails on the globe.
Accessible only by flats boat or kayak, these seven wooden homes are a few miles off downtown Miami but light
years from the city’s stress and hum. Stiltsville dates to the
1930s. “Crawfish Eddie Walker” built the first shack above
the water. Over the years, larger homes were constructed,
then enlarged, and the area took on an aura of mystery.
Today, a kayaker can lean back and watch the currents
carry bonefish across the flats; snorkel pristine coral reefs
with only a few minutes’ paddle. Fish the shimmering flats
or, at the end of an afternoon with the day’s catch on the
grill, watch the lights of Miami blink on while the setting sun
paints the sky in hues of orange. Above the paddler hangs
an amazing array of birdlife: hawks, frigate birds, brightly-colored warblers and below, gin clear water only inches deep.
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Elliott Key is just visible as you start to paddle. Beyond
that is Key Largo and John Pennekamp Coral Reef State
Park; after that countless small islands and 110 miles of turquoise water. Kayaker’s Heaven.
Paddling is a great way to experience the hundreds of islands that make up the Florida Keys archipelago. The Overseas Highway is sometimes a parking lot crammed with
powerboats and rented convertibles. But from the low onthe-water vantage point of a kayak a paddler can experience
the small islands that dot the coastline on either side of US
1, paddling on the Florida Bay/Gulf or the Atlantic Ocean.
The islands of the Keys change by the mile. At times the
paddlers’ trail takes kayakers through densely populated
areas with heavy boat traffic; at other times serene and
isolated estuaries and forgotten coves. Paddlers can find
themselves gliding beneath dense overhanging mangrove
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they can stock up or just stop in for a fresh drink.
Much of the kayak trail consists of uninhabited and undeveloped islands. Most are simply white ringed wild habitats
for birds and wildlife, perfect for primitive camping. Much
of the water depth surrounding these small islands and inlets is too shallow for most boats. Kayakers can weave their
ways in and out of creeks and channels enjoying the true
solitude and peacefulness of these tiny islands.
Glide inches above a rich array of marine life, passing
over manatees, historic shipwrecks and sting rays. Some of
the islands have historic remnants of settlers. Remains of
Henry Flagler’s overseas railroad of the early 1900s can be
seen in the decaying concrete columns of the old rusting
bridges. Important sites such as Indian Key Historic State
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THE SEA PEARL
B O R N O U T O F T H E S H A L LO W S
STORY AND PHOTOS BY GLENN HAYES
A Sea Pearl Tri-Sport sailed up to this beach
in inches of water and the skipper got out
without getting his shoes wet.
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n a beach overlooking St. Joseph’s Sound in Tarpon Springs, Fla., two friends studied a chart of
the surrounding waters. Depths were six inches
in places at low tide with deeper spots still only
two feet. They wanted to develop a boat that could sail in
these waters without needing a chart in hand but also ca-
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with a list of items their new boat should include. The boat
would beach and launch easily while avoiding getting stuck
in the soft sand. The Sea Pearl needed leeboards rather than
a centerboard and a kick-up rudder for the Gulf’s shallow waters. Eliminating the centerboard meant no trunk; that in turn
opened the forward cockpit, making it an excellent family
seating area or even a cabin for overnighting. With the optional cabin top or bimini top it also made a great place to
get out of the rain. It also had to be light enough that it could
be towed by anything economically (small four cylinder vehicles included). And finally, they also wanted the vessel to
be light enough to be pushed along at a decent rate with a
small light outboard or rowed if necessary.
The duo started with the hull of a Herreshoff designed
18 foot tender. Johnson added to the design by increasing
the length, and rigging it with twin masts and what ended
up as an unstayed cat-ketch rig. Many other changes came
throughout the years and the end result is today’s Sea Pearl.
Jim Leet, Ron’s brother-in-law, bought the business from
Ron and has further improved the classic-looking performer
over the past decade and a half.
Sea Pearls can be custom built in three different configurations; a mono-hull, the Sea Pearl Tri and the Tri-Sport.
The hull is hand laid fiberglass cloth over Corecell with no
wood to rot and includes a deck/liner. There are easy to
fill and empty ballast tanks under the deck. The masts are
easily stepped and the sails furl right on the masts for easy
storing. When stepped, the masts fit easily on deck with no
overhang fore or aft. These boats are easy to sail, easy to
rig and easy to transport – exactly what the owners wanted.
The simple design and low maintenance also make Sea
Pearl an excellent small expedition boat. Its ruggedness
and durability have been proven on some pretty adventurous world travels. Sea Pearls have sailed around Patagonia,
all over the Caribbean and along the length of the Danube
River and completed many adventure races. One modified
Sea Pearl is on a multi year cruise now exploring the rivers
and deltas of South America. A Google search of Sea Pearl
reveals great stories of many of these intrepid journeys. If
they can take these voyages in stride these boats should be
well equipped for a day sail on the sound.
Jim says that there are now well over 500 monohull Sea
Pearls on the water today with many other Tri and Tri-Sport
models also out there. Used models are hard to find as
most people that buy them hold on to them, but some do
come back to Jim to be refurbished and brought back to
new or to be converted to the Sport-Trimaran configuration. He said that six weeks is all it takes for a custom ordered boat to be completed and delivered. Prices start at
$16,000 for a new monohull model, with Sport-Tri models
starting at $21,600.
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Jim Leet in front of a recently
rejuvenated monohull at the
Marine Concepts Sea Pearl shop.
SEA PEARL MONOHULL
SPECIFICATIONS
LENGTH OVER ALL: 21.0’
LENGTH AT WATER LINE: 19.0’
BEAM: 5’ 6”
DRAFT (BOARD UP): 6”
DRAFT (BOARD DOWN): 2’ 6”
TRAILERING WEIGHT: 600lbs Aprox.
(1000-1500 Tri Sport and Tri)
SAIL AREA (STANDARD RIG): 136 sq. ft.
AFT COCKPIT: 6’ 6”
CENTER COCKPIT: 10.0’
MAST HEIGHT ABOVE WATER LINE: 19’ 6”
Today’s Sea Pearl is truly an easy boat to sail, is simple to
maintain and a joy to own. You can actually sail in waters so
shallow that you can hear the turtle grass running across the
bottom of the hull.
Jim Leet says it best, “When people get in our boats they
just keep going.”
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NC
252-305-8726
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787-863-1000
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800-992-2489
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252-473-1803
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252-975-2046
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NC
252-975-2174
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252-745-3369
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252-249-1180
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252-249-0200
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252-728-7358
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Brunswick
GA Two-Way Boat Yard
912-265-6944
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travelift
Amelia Island FL Amelia Island Yacht Basin
904-277-4615
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FL Apex Marine
772-692-7577
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954-759-7212
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Progressive Marine
Service/Boat Yard
727-822-2886
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Gulf Shores
AL Saunders Yachtworks
251-981-3700
10’
Mobile
AL Dog River Marina
251-471-5449
8’
251-981-3700
6’
281-334-7245
7’
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Kemah
TX
South Texas
Yacht Services
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Alabama
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Corpus Christi, TX. Island Paradise! Located on the
Gulf Shores, AL. This 3BR, 3BA, 2 half-bath home on
beautiful Bon Secour River is perfect for boaters who want
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appliances, tile and carpet, separate dining room, plantation shutters, large master suite, plus! Outside offers Hardie plank siding, metal roof, pool with bar and patio, large
screened porch, storm shutters, pier with covered boat
lift, plus! Own a piece of paradise today. $725,000.
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Gulf of Mexico’s best kept secret, North Padre Island, this
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Sanibel, FL. Spectacular Gulf views from this Mediterranean influenced awe-inspiring residence, Mandalay,
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estate offers both design of family warmth and structural integrity second to none. Between master and guest
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Boca Raton, FL. This intimate luxury 4 bedroom
townhouse showcases the finest of Italian marble flooring, high-end stainless steel appliances with gas cook
top, elevator, attached two-car garage, soaring ceilings
and hurricane impact windows throughout! Enjoy the
tropical garden setting around your secluded swimming
pool, take in the stars with evenings on your roof top deck
boasting city and ocean views or stroll across the street
and get your toes in the white sandy beach of the Atlantic
Ocean. $1.299,999.
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Myrtle Beach, SC. Classic 5 bedroom home with ce-
Santee, SC. This spectacular 3,000 sq. ft. Lake Marion
home is among the nicest and possibly the most fun! It is
professionally decorated and designed with Lake enjoyment in mind. Check business at the door! Large, new fireplace in the family room with lovely lake view. Wet bar and
game room. Three roomy bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms.
Upscale kitchen, perfect for entertaining. Lake views from
most rooms in the house. Boat storage and pier. Direct access from Lake Marion to the IntraCoastal Waterway and
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dar shake roof with wide heart pine flooring throughout.
Large living area with fireplace of antique brick and French
doors opening to a generous porch overlooking the lake.
Outdoor entertainment area provides a pool, patio, outdoor fireplace, grill area and a private lakefront dock. Includes a 3BR/2.5BA guest cottage. Enjoy lake views from
the master suite. A truly special retreat with quality finishes
throughout and is located in an established golf course
community with close proximity to the ocean. Original
price $2,450,000, now $1,999,000.
Lachicotte Company
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New Bern, NC. Beautifully renovated 3100 sq ft home
with 4 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms Plenty of space for
your entire family. Situated on a 0.36 acre, bulkheaded
deep water canal-front lot overlooking beautiful NC nature with direct access to Trent River from your own boat
dock. Private with 180 degree water views from living
room Heated, salt water in-ground pool surrounded by
oversized concrete deck ready for your pool party or a relaxing evening. Upstairs bedroom has private bathroom,
kitchen and separate entrance. Gas logs fireplace in the
living room. $349,000.
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major markets with laid back style. Cruise the Intracoastal Waterway from this wonderfully updated 5 bedroom
beach house. Backyard boating access and just a quick
walk to the beach. Extensive tile throughout the home.
Located on a quiet street, with beach access just a few
minutes away. Huge covered back porch with great water
view. Plenty of room for a pool. Great rental investment or
second home. Bay and Beach for $639,000.
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1991 Sea Ray 480/500 Sundancer – $109,900
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1988 Linssen 42 – $99,500
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NEWS
8 Southeast News
BOAT
14 Miami Boat Show Full
of New Products
16 ENVIBOATS
You Build – Others Envy
20 Spring Maintenance:
Thru-Hull and Seacock
Inspections
CHARTER
22 Choosing a Charter:
The Joys of Power Yachts
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40 The Sea Pearl
Perseverance, and Good Karma
9 Event Calendar
COVER SHOT:
CRUISE
24 My Theory of Righteousness,
FISH
28 Fishing Report
EAT
64 Plant Based Poppers
30 2014 Bahamas Billfish Challenge
RESOURCES
6 Where in the World?
LIFESTYLE
32 Deepwater Horizon,
44 Southeast Marinas
The Long Road to Recovery
34 Charter Fishermen
Inspired To Find Fish
PADDLE
38 Kayak Trail Beckons Paddlers
45 Southeast Boatyards
46 Coastal Real Estate Guide
51 Brokerage/Classifieds
58 Marketplace
62 Sponsor Directory
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Terry and Josh
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Righteousness. He writes,
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great passion, people will help.”
I decided to put this theory to the
test at the Miami International Boat
Show in February by simply being
myself. There was no pretending
that I didn’t know a red fish from a
blue fish or a V-hull from a flat hull.
Okay, so these should have been
obvious but you get my point. I let
my passion for learning shine and
boy did people respond!
Yamaha invited me to test several of their products on a variety of vessels. I
began each session with, “I’m a sailor and know very little about powerboats.”
Maybe not my finest pick-up-line but it seemed to work. The boat manufacturer
and Yamaha representatives on each test appeared to have fun answering the
questions of a pure novice. Scout Product Specialist Josh Slayton went the extra
mile by putting me behind the wheel of a Scout 195 with the new Yamaha 115.
Timid at first, I eased the vessel along, as if I were giving a sightseeing tour.
Egged on to throttle it up I took a deep breath and gave it all she had. The grin
on my face exposed the new braces I had been trying to hide. Don’t tell my
husband, but I really enjoyed the adrenaline rush. Read my wrap-up report to
learn about all the other products I discovered at the show.
This month we highlight a variety of ‘trailerable’ vessels. Glenn Hayes discovers a company in Tarpon Springs, Fla., that designs sailboats specifically for
the shallows of the Gulf. Helen Aitken explores building your own boat. ENVIBOATS in North Carolina has a variety of boats and packages for beginners to
experienced craftsmen. If throwing a kayak on top of the car is more your speed
then follow us down the Keys kayak trail.
Take a look back at the Deep Water Horizon disaster in the Gulf of Mexico
and see how far the recovery has come. On the other side of the Gulf, learn what
inspires Texas charter fisherman. Get a rare glimpse inside their special fraternity.
Our Chartering 101 series continues with a focus on power yachts. Power
chartering gives you more destinations within your vacation time-frame and
more time to explore them. Speaking of destinations, Jeff Dennis tells us about
a Billfish Tournament coming up in the Bahamas.
Cap’n Fatty brings it full circle this month by saying “...I suspect that each
of us has great passion for something—and is afraid to
attempt to pull it off.” Come outside of your “box” as
I did and see what else there is to explore. You may be
surprised to find your next passion.
Terry Boram,
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SOUTHEAST NEWS
COURTESY OF SEA RAY
WAT E R F R O N T H A P P E N I N G S A R O U N D T H E R E G I O N
Sea Ray L650 Fly
Sea Ray Launches L-Class
When one of the world’s largest builders of fiberglass powerboats adds an entirely new yacht class to its fleet, that’s
pretty big news. Such was the case when Sea Ray premiered
its L-Class at the Miami International Boat Show in February
with the debut of the L650 Fly.
“We’re thrilled to introduce the L-Class. This marks a new
era for Sea Ray, a direct result of our desire to shape a better
boating future and to offer a new class of yachts above and
beyond anything our customers have ever seen,” said Tim
Schiek, president of Sea Ray. “The L-Class speaks not only to
Sea Ray’s commitment to purposeful innovation, but also to
the company’s strong legacy of impeccable craftsmanship,
performance and service. It’s a marriage of style and substance, because we firmly believe in the importance of both.”
The L650 Fly is a modern bridge boat driven by CAT
marine power and available with optional Sea Keeper gyroscopic stabilizers for reliability and comfort at sea. The
yacht is expected to reach top speeds in excess of 30 knots,
while its QuietRide technology, a Sea Ray exclusive feature,
ensures reduced noise and vibration under way.
Look for more L-Class yachts at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show in October — the L650 Express and the
L580 Fly and Express.
Adding Flavor to Orange Beach Marina
One of the Southeast’s top marinas now gives boaters another reason to tie up there. Fisher’s at Orange Beach Ma-
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rina, a new waterfront restaurant, offers two very different
dining experiences: Upstairs and Dockside. The establishment is named for owner Johnny Fisher, formerly of local favorites LuLu’s and The Gulf, and sited at the Orange Beach
Marina in Orange Beach, Ala.
Fisher’s Upstairs is a refined yet unpretentious space,
with indoor and outdoor seating and two beautiful bars.
Chef Bill Briand’s seasonally inspired menu celebrates local
ingredients and his Louisiana heritage. Fisher’s Dockside,
on the other hand, is more fun and casual, distinct for its
garage-style doors, grass lawn area and bar-and-grill fare.
“We’ve assembled an amazing team of well-rounded
professionals passionate about food, drink, design and
hospitality,” Fisher said. “Together with the amazing setting of a world-class marina, we offer one of the finest
experiences in the South.”
Whether Upstairs or Dockside, Fisher’s promises a clean,
modern, nautical atmosphere with great food, signature
drinks, captivating design and friendly, attentive service.
For more information, visit www.fishersobm.com.
All At Sea Writer Wins Award
Boating Writers International (BWI) recognized the winners
of its annual writing contest at an awards ceremony held
during the Miami International Boat Show on February 14.
The contest attracted 131 participants, submitting 337 entries in 17 categories.
All At Sea Southeast writer Suzi DuRant received third place
NEWS
EVENT CALENDAR
Please send future events to [email protected]. This month
and next month’s events are currently published here and at
www.allatsea.net. Your specific area may or may not be shown
based on identified activities for these months.
ANNAPOLIS, MD
APRIL 11 – 13
Bay Bridge Spring
Boat Show | Boat Show
www.USBoat.com
410-268-8828
southeastusboatshow.com
904-759-2758
NEW ORLEANS, LA
MAY 2 – 3
Annapolis Spring Sailboat
Show | Boat Show
www.USBoat.com
410-268-8828
Tickfaw 200 | Blood River
Marina | Poker Run
bloodrivermarina.com/
tickfaw-200/
Tickfaw200@bloodriver
marina.com
(225) 294-3876
CHARLESTON, SC
ORIENTAL, NC
APRIL 25 – 27
APRIL 10 – 13
Charleston Race Week
Sailing Regatta
APRIL 11 – 13
Oriental Boat Show
Boat Show
www.CharlestonRaceWeek.com www.OrientalBoatShow.com
[email protected]
843-259-2672
APRIL 25 – 27
Charleston In-Water
Boat Show | Boat Show
252-249-0228
SARASOTA, FL
APRIL 25 – 27
TheCharlestonBoatShow.com Suncoast Boat Show
[email protected]
864-250-9713
Boat Show
DELTAVILLE, VA
954-764-7642
APRIL 5
Sailing Seminar Deltaville Yachting Center
www.DYCBoat.com
[email protected]
804-776-9898
MAY 3 – 4
Deltaville Dealer Days
Boat Show
www.DeltavilleVA.com
GULFPORT, MS
APRIL 3 – 6
Gulfcoast Yacht and
Boat Show | Boat Show
www.gulfcoastyachtand
boatshow.com
[email protected]
941-780-0538
HILTON HEAD, SC
MAY 3 – 4
Hilton Head Island
Boat Show | Boat Show
www.hiltonheadisland
boatshow.com
muffy@windmillharbour
boatshow.com
843-681-5600
JACKSONVILLE, FL
APRIL 11 – 13
Southeast US Boat Show
Boat Show
www.showmanagement.com/
suncoast_boat_show/event/
SEABROOK, TX
MAY 3 – 4
Keels & Wheels Concours
d’Elegance | Boat Show
www.keels-wheels.com
[email protected]
713-521-0105
TREASURE ISLAND, FL
APRIL 18 – 19
23rd Annual Suncoast
Kingfish Classic
Fishing Tournament
www.fishska.com
WASHINGTON, NC
APRIL 26
Washington Marine Market
Nautical Flea Market
www.Washingtononthe
Water.com
whda@washingtonon
thewater.com
252-947-1487
WILMINGTON, NC
APRIL 5
Cape Fear Community
College Boat Show
Boat Show
www.CFCC.edu
[email protected]
910-362-7403
SOUTH BROWARD
311 SW 24 ST (State Rd 84)
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
954 - 522-7998
NORTH BROWARD
750 East Sample Road
Pompano Beach, FL 33064
954 - 946- 6930
PALM BEACH
2230 Broadway (US1)
Riviera Beach, FL 33404
561- 845-7777
www.bowboat.com
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in “The Business of Boating” category for her piece “Scout
Boats Future” in our November 2013 issue. DuRant received
a $200 cash prize as well as a plaque noting her “Excellence
in creating compelling stories about the boating lifestyle
through entertaining, educational and inspiring journalism.”
Congratulations to DuRant for this prestigious award. All
At Sea is proud to have her as a member of our writing team.
Look for more articles from DuRant in the coming months.
TGYC Expands Hatteras/CABO Partnership
Tom George Yacht Group (TGYG) has been named the authorized sales and service center for Hatteras and CABO
Yachts on the west coast of Florida.
“We are very excited to have the Tom George Yacht
Group representing our brands,” said John Ward, president and CEO of Hatteras/CABO Yachts. “Tom and his
team bring a wealth of experience and passion for both our
industry and Hatteras and CABO.”
George has sold the Hatteras brand for more than 16
years and is a former Top Salesman of the Year as well as a
Distinguished Salesman of the Year for 11 years straight. He
has built many custom Hatteras yachts and is “an authority when it comes to new builds, new designs and assisting clients with purchasing and/or selling motor yacht and
sportfish yachts,” according to a new release.
TGYG is an active supporter and member of the Florida
Yacht Brokers Association, and George, a Certified Professional Yacht Broker (CPYB), has served on the association’s
board of directors for more than four years.
TGYG is located at Marker One Marina in Dunedin, Fla.,
one of the largest marinas on Florida’s west coast. Marker
One offers 144 wet slips, 250 dry slips, 24-hour fuel availability and full services just inside Hurricane Pass on the
Gulf of Mexico, the billfish capital of the world.
Oriental Boat Show Expands to
Accommodate More Boats
Celebrating its sixth year, the Oriental Boat Show is moving
across the creek to Oriental Harbor Village and Marina to accommodate the increasing demand for wet slips and sea tri-
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als. The small fishing village and Sailing Capital of North Carolina will host upwards of 100 boats and 90 vendors April 11-13.
“We’re a destination show,” said Sam Myers, Oriental
Rotary Club show committee chairman. “We attract serious
buyers from about a dozen states for all types of watercraft
from kayaks to inshore and offshore fishing boats to sailing
vessels to luxury yachts.
“Sea trials can often seal a deal so we decided to make
the move this year,” he said.
Oriental is located at ICW mile marker 182 on the
Neuse River.
Fort Macon Sail and Power Squadron
Commander Kenneth D. Link with
the US Power Squadrons “Top
Squadron” Award.
Power to the People
Teaching boaters how to operate their vessels safely can be
a tough and oftentimes thankless job. So, it’s important to
recognize the men and women volunteers of the US Power
Squadrons (USPS), who provide exceptional service and
public boating safety education in their communities.
At the organization’s recent annual meeting in Jacksonville, Fla., five squadrons and one district were honored with
Distinguished Civic Service Awards. This year’s gathering
was extra special as it marked the 100th Anniversary for the
USPS, which today has more than 400 regional squadrons
for owners of both sail and powerboats.
BoatUS Foundation Assistant Director of Boating Safety,
Ted Sensenbrenner, who presented the awards said, “Power Squadron members have a wealth of knowledge and experience to share. These volunteers spend their own time
teaching boating safety classes and give up their weekends
to offer free vessel safety checks. We thank them for their
commitment to help others out, and greatly value the services they provide.”
The five squadrons earning Distinguished Civic Service
Awards in 2013 were:
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Awards were determined by the amount of logged classroom hours, community outreach hours and the conducting
of vessel safety checks.
The Top District Award, which recognizes the collective efforts of all of the squadrons within a region, went to District 27,
which is made up of 20 squadrons in North and South Carolina.
Left to right: Bob Schwartz, vice president Dog River
Marina; Paul Craufurd, regional manager ValvTect
Petroleum; Sonny Middelton, president Dog River Marina;
and Jerry Nessenson, president ValvTect Petroleum.
Top Dog Marina
Dog River Marina & Boatworks of Mobile, Ala., was named
ValvTect Marina of the Year at the recent International Marina &
Boatyard Conference (IMBC). ValvTect President Jerry Nessenson recognized the facility for its outstanding customer service,
community involvement and environmental stewardship.
A certified Clean Marina, the 90-slip marina is located at
Mile Marker 1 of the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway and is
known as a preferred destination for local boaters, transients
and those doing the Great Loop. It can accommodate vessels
as large as 150 feet and has dockside depths of 12 to 17 feet.
Over the years, the marina has achieved many accomplishments, some of which include being named Marina of
the Year by Marina Dock Age magazine and Best Transient
Marina by MarinaLife members. Additionally, Dog River is a
sponsor of many local and regional charity events and tournaments benefitting the Mobile Mental Health Hospital,
the Volunteers of America and other charity organizations.
Founded in 1960, the marina has 38 employees, many of
which have been with the company for more than 25 years. One
has worked for the marina for nearly 42 years. “That’s what I’m
most proud of,” owner Ralph “Sonny” Middleton said.
Dog River was chosen as the top among 650 other marinas
in the U.S. and Caribbean that supply ValvTect marine fuels.
Other finalists were Southport Marina in Southport, N.C.,
and Harbour Town Yacht Basin in Hilton Head, S.C.
THE ART OF SPORTFISHING
Bonefish 16: Between the Boat and the
Cuda by Stanley Meltzoff, 41” x 25”, 1972
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A special exhibit titled “The Lure of Florida Fishing” is now open at the
Museum of Florida History in Tallahassee, telling the tale of the state’s
long relationship with rod and reel. Organizations and individuals from
around the country have loaned imagery, fish mounts, early tackle and
other memorabilia for display. Among the highlights are two of the most
storied trophies in sport: the Mrs. Henry Rea Silver Sailfish Derby trophy
from the West Palm Beach Fishing Club and the Metropolitan Miami
Fishing Tournament’s (MET’s) H.H. Hyman Memorial Trophy. Each was
the highly sought top prize of its respective long-running competition.
Also on display will be two original paintings by Stanley Meltzoff,
widely acclaimed as one of the finest angling artist of all time. The two
canvases - one of a hooked bonefish and the other of a school of jacks
- represent scenes familiar to Florida sportsmen.
“This exhibit allows visitors to experience and learn about the fascinating history and lineage of sportfishing in the Sunshine State,” said
Secretary of State Ken Detzner. “We hope visitors and Floridians alike
will get hooked on Florida fishing, as so many have before them.”
“The Lure of Florida Fishing” runs through August 26. For a list of
summer-long educational programs relating to the exhibit, visit WWW
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PHOTO BY TERRY BORAM
MIAMI BOAT SHOW FULL
OF NEW PRODUCTS
Miami Beach Convention Center
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COURTESY OF YAMAHA
I
magine twenty football fields of carpeted floor space
covering two floors of a convention center. Now throw
in two separate in-the-water venues with miles of
docks. That is the sheer size of the Miami International
Boat Show in February. I arrived this year with a very clear
purpose -- to find the products that YOU, our readers, want
to learn more about. After four days of walking and talking,
here are snippets of what I found to whet your appetite.
There was no shortage of boat debuts. Contender unveiled their 24 Sport with standard family-friendly features
including forward seating and step-down head. For the all
out fisherman, the new Regulator 23 has a flush liner for enhanced fishability and loads of storage. Grady-White showed
off their new CE Coastal Explorer with the exclusive SeaV2™
hull while Carolina Skiff highlighted their new “Tunnel Series” which allows the boat to run in three inches of water.
During Boston Whaler’s annual press briefing, they unveiled a perfectly replicated model of the new 420 Outrage
coming at the end of the year. Their largest model yet is
specifically designed to encourage entertaining. You can
trust we will have all the details later this year.
A brand new company introduced a boat that addresses
the “where to keep it” issue. Island Boats unveiled the only
retractable and expandable pontoon boat that can be towed
behind a car and stored in a standard garage. The float on and
off trailer makes it a breeze to launch. While Dad parks the
trailer, Mom pushes a button to expand the boat from 7’4” to
10’. No wonder they received the NMMA Innovation Award.
I also had the opportunity to do some test rides on boats
featuring Yamaha products. The Scout 195 had the new
F115 outboard with Yamaha’s exclusive Shift Dampener
System. No longer will you hear “clunk” when shifting or in
gear. The four-stroke is the lightest 115 available and with
the all new exhaust system and reduced vibration it is also
the quietest. On the Everglades 325 CC I had the joy of
testing Yamaha’s Helm Master™. This boat control system
allows someone like myself to easily maneuver a boat with
a light touch on a joystick.
LEHR, maker of the world’s first propane-powered outboard engine, introduced its “bigger, faster and stronger”
15 hp model. Equipped with an internal battery, a feature
now available on the 9.9 hp engine, a simple flip of the
switch starts the purr of their signature environmentally
friendly engines.
The eco-friendly theme continued with Elco Motor Yachts
and their all-electric inboard motors which we featured in
the March issue. Drawing upon Elco’s rich history, they currently offer six models with diesel equivalency ranging from
6 to 100 horsepower. Performance without the diesel smell.
Another brand-new company and product was the Dungaroo -- an odorless, waterless, and powerless head which
uses a unique bagging system that seals, treats and converts bio-hazardous waste into normal disposable trash.
This head is simple to install, eliminates the need for a holding tank and requires no messy clean-up.
At Strictly Sail, I immediately gravitated towards Beneteau
who featured their new Oceanis 38. This singular boat can be
configured as a Daysailor, a Weekender or a Cruiser -- you
pick. The loft-inspired design gives the cabin an openness
I’ve never experienced in a monohull. Almost everything
becomes an option when designing the perfect boat to suit
your needs. Best of all, they are made in Marion, S.C.
Hobie Cat and American Sailing Association (ASA) have
taken the excitement generated by ORACLE TEAM USAs
come-from-behind America’s Cup victory to create a targeted sailing education program. The new concept boat,
with its distinctive black hulls and logoed sails, is the first in
a series of special edition ASA/Hobie catamarans designed
to make it easy to learn. The boats will be offered by Hobie
Cat sailboat dealers worldwide later this year, concurrent
with ASA’s rollout of this exciting program in or as a part of
their 300+ sailing schools.
Harry Horgan, Founder and CEO of Shake-a-leg Miami,
South Florida’s premier, adaptive watersports community
serving people of all abilities, showed off the latest boat
in his fleet, a catamaran meticulously designed by a wheelchaired gentleman to cross the Atlantic Ocean on his own.
The completely accessible boat has wheelchair elevators
to access the hulls, a track system at the helm for greater
maneuverability and an extra-wide catwalk around the boat
for sail handling. In June, Harry and his team will begin their
tour down the east coast promoting sailing for physically
challenged individuals. You can bet we will be following.
Stay tuned to All At Sea Southeast for in-depth product
reviews and more features from the great companies exhibiting at this year’s show.
PHOTO BY TERRY BORAM
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ENVIBOATS
YO U B U I L D – OT H E R S E N V Y
BY HELEN AITKEN
PHOTOS COURTESY OF ED ROBERSON
Ed Roberson and co-worker,
Chris McGhee celebrate the
whiskey plank on the port side.
I
f you’ve decided to build a boat using a kit, think about
ENVIBOATS. Don’t expect their designs to be a prepackaged, what-you-see-is-what-you-get kit. It’s so different, they call it “The Build.”
“It’s the cheapest way to buy a custom boat for about a
third the cost,” says Marc Shlaes, President of ENVIBOATS.
The latest sophisticated computer and engineering technology creates customer-inspired, Carolina-style freshwater
or saltwater boats, with options. “Is this the cheapest way
to buy a boat? No, go buy a used boat,” Shlaes quips.
“Our mission is to make building your boat as attractive,
exciting and doable for those who have never built a boat
as for those who have. For the greatest percentage of our
builders, an ENVIBOATS cold-mold composite is their first
significant build.” Shlaes interviews potential customers to
determine if his product is a good fit for their skill level, time
and budget. The number one statement he hears is, “I’ve
wanted to do this my whole life.”
Customer Ed Roberson, a CPA from Durham, NC, began
working on his 21’ Near Shore Blackfin boat 2 ½ years ago.
With no carpentry expertise, he’s in the final fairing stages
before flipping his boat. The skills he gained produced a
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Ed Roberson begins to
dry fit the planks before
attaching them with epoxy.
self confidence ready to tackle almost anything. “You’re
working with wood and glue. If you mess up, you cut it out.”
He wanted to build a family friendly boat and do some fishing, even in the ocean. “It doesn’t matter when I finish; my
goal is to make a showpiece.” With an approximate budget
of $30,000, he figures his meticulously completed boat will
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to do yourself, the less the boat costs. We’re here to reduce
the stress of building a boat,” says Shlaes.
The jig is a computer-cut (CNC cut), intricate plywood
form that acts as the hull’s mold during construction. “Once
you set the jig properly, you pretty much are going to make
a good boat. If a boat part can be CNC cut, we will do it for
you as a FasBild™ option for a small fee.” Items may include
glued parts like compound, intricate curved pieces; the keel,
stringers, bulkheads or built-in fuel tank beds. The builder
typically locates long Douglas fir boards that are difficult to
ship. However, “It’s essential to have the right kind of fiberglass and resin for the process and nearly all purchase that
from us,” says Shlaes. Additionally, ENVIBOATS can provide
extra hands in their warehouse to expedite the building.
For Rob White, in IT, from Mechanicsville, Md., the attraction of the build was the construction in stages method. He
began his 17’ Flats boat in November 2011, describing her
as “a shallow water boat with sexy lines, and extreme flare.
I’m going to have it built in 6 months” he said laughing.
“My wife still can’t park in the garage.” What hooked him
was the boat’s curves and customer support. “I never took
shop class but now, I’ve developed an eye for flaws.” He
hopes to have the boat in the water this summer. “The boat
will be christened Sandy, because my family says this boat
is 20% building and 80% sanding.”
“Each builder comes to the project with different resources, different skills and different expectations of the
finished product.” Shlaes goes on to say the build time can
range from several months to many years. The builder pays
up front for each stage of the project so when finished, the
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boat is paid for except for the motor. “Almost all are talking
about doing the next build,” boasts Shlaes.
Four stages move the boat from skeleton to completed
skin to topside work to finish and launch. A builder is never
alone during any of these stages. “We’re happy when the
phone rings; we love talking boats,” says Marc Shlaes. Ongoing customer support continues through the build, at no
extra cost. “We have created an online builder’s forum that
has become a lively environment,” Shlaes reports. “These
builders are proud of their work and excited about how
they progress, share stats, and receive advice.”
Initially the company targeted professional builders, providing jigs for very large boats. Seven professional builders
now use ENVIBOATS jigs with a license fee for multiple uses
and reduced rate for second time customers. Because jigs
for smaller boats were then unavailable, ENVIBOATS “went
after DIYers.” Regardless, the support level is the same.
Donnie Parrott from Morehead City, N.C. has built three
ENVIBOATS since 2009. One he sold, keeping two for fishing and casual cruising, saying “It’s the best experience I’ve
ever had, and the most fulfilling thing I’ve ever done.”
ENVIBOATS products and methods are found in the classrooms of North Carolina’s Croatan High School’s boat building class and Carteret Community College’s Marine Technology accredited program. Marc Shlaes envisions ENVIBOATS
being in other boat building programs in the region.
ENVIBOATS has a build shop in New Bern, N.C. (910)
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Leak causing corrosion that
can lead to fitting failure
A
ccording to BoatUS, 50% of all boats that sink
do so as the result of failed underwater fittings.
Given this fact it is surprising how little care most
boat owners give to this important hardware. As
a surveyor, it is part of my job to inspect a vessel’s thru-hulls,
seacock and associated hoses during my surveys. I am often
surprised at just what I find. Old, dry rotted hoses on corroded fittings attached to a frozen seacock are more common than those in good condition. More than once while
checking the operation of a seacock I have had a handle
come off in my hand with little effort on my part.
Although nobody likes crawling around in bilges, putting off this one chore could literally get you in deep water.
Equally as important is to make sure all your underwater
gear is in good condition. I suggest at least twice a year
all underwater fittings and hoses be inspected and tested
for proper operation. This will also help the owner become
familiar with the location of all these critical fittings. If any
fittings are hard or impossible to reach, it may be time to
think about relocating them to more accessible locations.
When checking your underwater pumping, start by making sure the sea valves work easily by hand. For larger
valves, an extension for additional leverage may help. Make
sure all valves are fitted with handles and there is nothing
obstructing the full swing of the handle. If your vessel is
electrically bonded, check that bonding wires are intact and
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These fittings
literally came apart
in my hand. Note the failure
at the top of the valve.
the connection is not corroded. Any backing block should
be checked for general condition as well. Wood blocks
tend to get soft with age in wet areas.
Next, check all the fittings for corrosion. I have found
more often than not, when a failure occurs it happens at
the fittings attached to the valves. Very often a pipe to hose
barb is fitted. It is in the threads of these fittings that the
most corrosion occurs. The hose can also trap moisture on
or near these threads adding to the problem. Pay close attention to plastic fittings as well, as these can crack from
age or excessive side pressure from the hose.
Check the hoses for signs of cracking and dry rot. Surprisingly, I am seeing more and more hoses just a few years old
cracking, and in some cases, leaking. Follow the hose to its
ends and inspect any fittings and connections at both ends.
Make sure all the hose clamps are tight and rust free. Hose
clamps can and do loosen with age and vibration.
If your vessel has air conditioning pay special attention to
all these fittings and hoses. A simple drip while the vessel
is sitting can accelerate while it is in operation. The fittings
on most air conditioner pumps tend to be problematic and
care should be taken that all hoses connected to the pump
are well supported with no side loads.
All fittings on the engines should be inspected carefully as
well, to include exhaust hoses and fittings that are at or below
the waterline. The greatest percentage of boats that sink while
underway do so because of failed engine fittings or hoses.
Engines pumping water through a leaking hose can quickly
fill a bilge without the operator ever noticing it. Stuffing boxes
and shaft glands should also be checked both in the slip and
underway. Today’s dripless seals can be great for keeping the
bilges dry, but can let a large amount of water in, should they
fail. Be sure to check the hose clamps here as well.
High water alarms are great for knowing about leaks early and I strongly recommend all boats be fitted with these
simple devices. The alarms are basically a high water switch
mounted a few inches above the normal bilge level with a
buzzer or siren mounted at or near the helm. When a boat
is in operation, the sound will let the operator know quickly
when there is a problem, and while at the slip, will alert the
dock master of a problem.
Well maintained setup
As we gear up for the new boating season, now is a good
time to check all your under water fittings. This is particularly true of any boats that might have spent the winter in
colder climates where freezing can break or weaken fittings.
An hour or so of time could save you thousands in repair
costs and possibly save your life.
Capt. Wayne Canning lives on his Irwin 40 VAYU, in Wilmington N.C. A marine professional for more than 35 years
he is now a full time Marine Surveyor, freelance writer, and
consultant/project manager on major repairs. Capt. Wayne
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CHOOSING A CHARTER:
THE JOYS OF POWER YACHTS
T
here’s a great saying that aptly describes the difference between power versus sail. That is, “On
a powerboat, it’s ‘when will we get there?’ On a
sailing yacht, you’re already there,” shares Ami Ira,
managing director of C U Yacht Charters, based in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Speed, comfort and convenience are what power yachts
offer, explains Ian Pedersen, assistant marketing manager
at the Moorings, headquartered in Clearwater, Fla., which
charters a fleet of 36- to 50-foot power catamarans. “Power
yachts open up the world of chartering to an entirely new
audience who may not be familiar with sailing, but who are
familiar with powerboats and may even own a powerboat
themselves. Boaters are not limited as to where they can go
due to the wind or weather. If the object of your vacation
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is not to spend time sailing but to maximize your time exploring different snorkeling holes, beaches, or sampling the
local bars and restaurants, having a vessel that can quickly
get you from A to B is invaluable.”
Demand for power yachts in charter fleets is on the rise,
says Raul Bermudez, vice president of the charter division
for Clearwater, Fla.-based MarineMax Vacations, which offers 38- to 48-foot luxury power cats. “In the U.S., there are
approximately 10 times more power boaters than there are
sailors, but the opposite is true when it comes to the number of power boats available to charter.”
The need for speed on a power yacht brings with it the
unique ability to explore and see more while on charter.
One itinerary, offering a wonderful example, departs from
Nassau and powers through the Exuma chain, recommends
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C U Yacht Charters’ Ira. “It is easy to cover a lot of different
islands, see the most amazing crystal clear clean water and
sand anywhere, and in typically calm seas.”
As for comfort, power catamarans tend to offer better accommodations than sailboats plus they can typically cater
to more guests, MarineMax’s Bermudez explains. “In order
to get the same amount of accommodations and comfort
that you find on say a MarineMax 484 power catamaran,
you would need to charter a 70-plus foot monohull.”
The desire to be pampered is another big reason clients
charter power yachts.
C U Yacht Charters’ Ira explains, “The powerboat charter
guests don’t want to help sail the boat, they want to be entertained, cooked for, doted on, and made to feel special.
For example, clients can often eat better on a chartered
power yacht, they can drink from fine crystal while underway, they can have a massage, take a dip in the hot tub,
take the wave runners out for a spin, slide down the waterslide, all of course, depending on what toys are available on
the yacht they charter.”
Power also allows the charter guest to enjoy all the conveniences of home while on the water.
“The power boats in charter typically offer a lot more
equipment than what is found in sailboat charter boats,”
MarineMax’s Bermudez says. “For example, the entire
MarineMax Vacations charter fleet has water makers, electric BBQ grills, air conditioning, fresh water electric flush
systems, state of the art electronics and don’t forget the
fancy stereo systems.”
The biggest concern clients voice when choosing between sail versus power is cost. This mainly relates to fuel.
However, says C U Yacht Charters’ Ira, “In my opinion,
Americans like to see value for money, and they tend to
consider the more places they can see in a week, the better the value.”
Fuel is really the only additional cost to consider when
comparing a power catamaran versus a sailboat charter, explains the Moorings Pedersen. “Other than the fuel charge,
which is assessed when you return the boat, every other
aspect of the trip is very similar to what you would expect
from a sailboat charter regarding cost.”
Fuel consumption varies greatly depending on how fast
the boat and how often the generator are run, says MarineMax’s Bermudez. “On average, for a full week of charter,
fuel consumption on our 382 power cat that has twin 110HP
engines varies from as little as $350 up to about $650. On
our four stateroom 484 with twin 330 Volvo engines the fuel
consumption varies from $750 to $1,250. Power catamarans
in charter today are very fuel efficient, therefore the cost is
not that big a factor when compared to the room and amenities you can get on board.”
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MY THEORY OF RIGHTEOUSNESS, PERSEVERANCE,
AND GOOD KARMA
BY CAP’N FATTY GOODLANDER
I
f your dreams are huge and your bank account tiny, you
have to think out of the box. Sometimes, of course, I
think a tad too far out of the box — and end up in a
place where I can’t even see the frigg’n box -- but hey,
that’s life in the experimental lane.
I like the road less traveled. I’m a misfit and proud of it.
Perhaps that’s why I like the Caribbean so much — because
it is still a “sunny place for shady people.” There’s a gentleman named Barefoot Davis on St. Thomas who’s been serenely walking the streets of Red Hook with his guitar for
years. Amazing, eh?
The problem is, as I see it, money makes the world go ‘round.
Since I was born poor and have spent most of my life bobbing
offshore amid the flotsam and jetsam of Western culture, I tend
to be more... well, more full of shet (sp) than money.
Not many men will admit to such a thing.
Still, a golden tongue is worth something — even if it isn’t
attached to a brain.
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The key, I think, is to be goal-oriented. I’ve always wanted
to go to sea, so I’ve spent a lot of time offshore, off the grid,
off-kilter, and off my rocker. It has been a crazy, daft life, but
a fun one.
At 15 years old, while saving up my money to 1) buy a
car; 2) go to California, and; 3) act worse than Jim Morrison
and the Doors, I purchased my first offshore vessel for $200.
The Corina was a William Atkins Eric Junior design, 25 feet
LOA, and built in 1932 of Port Oxford cedar. She needed
some work, to put it mildly. She had no rig and her engine
didn’t run. All her metal bits were gone. She’d been used as
a gang hang out (this was in Chicago) and the F-word was
spray painted inside her in numerous places. A fire, probably for warmth, had been started in her head. Someone
had shat in the bilge, repeatedly.
The moment I saw her, I fell in love. “Perfect!” I cried.
The guy who owned her had taken her in lieu of a bad
debt—and he wanted too much money for her. I convinced
CRUISE
his girlfriend, Lynn Orloff-Jones, that he should sell the boat
to me. Lyn could be quite a nag (and quite stingy with her
charms), bless her heart!
I didn’t know a lot about engines at the time, so I purchased an identical ‘parts’ engine for $50, dissembled
both, and put one back together by holding up the twin
parts and seeing which one looked better.
The engine ran (well, mostly).
Meanwhile, a fellow stopped down to my vessel — and
told me where the mast was stored by a previous previous
owner. (The guy I purchased her from had no idea there was
a rig for her at all.)
Soon I had a boat with a rig, a running engine, a $15 used
mainsail and a $10 jib.
Of course, I was still totally broke — when by chance a
large corporation “spilled” thousands of tons of soy oil into
the Chicago River. The Army Corp of Engineers was forced
to build a dam just aft of my vessel, which was left floating
in tarry goop and looked completely worthless.
Anyway, lawyers for the corporation came down with cameras, reporters... and one of those large checks they give you
when they want to make an ‘aren’t we nice’ PR splash.
I hauled out—and Corina gleamed as I left Chicago at
16 years of age with a gorgeous boat, stout rig, purring engine… and bulging pockets.
This is when I developed my Righteous Cause theory. I
know, I know… it already sounds nuts and stupid and sophomoric — and all the goofy things I am — but this theory
has governed everything I’ve done since.
It is a very simple theory: if you do something with great
passion, people will help. Why? I am not sure. However, I
suspect that each of us has great passion for something
— and is afraid to attempt to pull it off. We’re cautious;
perhaps even cowardly. But when we see someone who has
thrown all caution and common sense to the wind in pursuit of something they care deeply about, we have to smile,
shake our heads in disbelief, and ask, “How can I help?”
The Corina seemed magical. She was like a flying carpet
straight towards fun, freedom, and adventure. She was like
Aladdin’s Lamp, and all I had to do was wish.
Of course, God helps those who help themselves.
When I returned to Chicago to prepare to sail to the Caribbean, I needed a car to schlep all my stuff around. But
not only did I not have a car, I couldn’t even afford gas.
So I marched into the Yellow Cab Company and signed
up as a driver. They gave me a brand new Marathon cab
brimming with gasoline — and if my fares didn’t mind sitting atop a pile of boat bits — they were welcome to ride
along as well!
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My Theory of Righteousness...
of… er, mental exploration. Coincidentally, it was also
a Census year. I discovered that, if you signed up as a
Census Taker, your little pouch could not be searched
without a search warrant, to protect the identity of John
Q. Public. Now I was really, really happy — fixing up my
own yacht, tooling around the Loop in my own gas-guzzler, completely safe from the prying eyes of The Man…
oh, how I loved the 1960’s! The protests, the riots, those
crazy hippie chicks… YES!
As fate would have it, someone in the payroll department
of the Census also made a boo-boo, and allowed the wrong
Social Security number to be entered onto my pay request.
The Feds started spitting me out money every week — so
much money, I turned in my cab and set off down the Mississippi River with a sexy Italian chick named Carolyn (Eventually, I plea-bargained down to mere repayment, but what
Freaky Fed Fun while it lasted!).
Yes, the Theory of Righteousness was proving itself to be
amazingly accurate. It has continued to be so for the following four decades plus.
When I decided at 19 years of age to build my 36-foot
ketch Carlotta, a buyer for Corina magically appeared. I
purchased a stout 1950 Chevy with a portion of the proceeds — which I ultimately traded in Boston for a nice truck
and four times what I paid!
In Boston I had difficulty finding a place where I could
build my boat. So instead, I rented (with a few like-minded Wonderful Waterfront Wackos) a huge warehouse at B
Street & Congress. We split it six ways and sub-let out other
sections. There were many months where we turned a small
profit on that arrangement.
Ditto, our living space. I rented a large, two-flat house at
131 Evans Street in Dorchester and crammed it with college
kids and worse. Mostly, we lived rent-free.
Part of the trick is to be friendly. Friends are extremely nice
things to have, especially when you have a huge, distant goal
and empty pockets. The local fire department started giving
me all their condemned and discarded spruce ladders, clear
spruce poles, and all the cordage they could, even delivering
it via hook and ladder! A guy named Leo from ATT said that
Alexander Graham was shy, but that he wanted me to have
all the electrical wire, etc., I needed. Thank you, Al!
There was a terrible wind storm and hundreds of billboards were blown down all over the Boston area. Clean up
was slow. I assisted. All the waterproof plywood on Carlotta
came from these billboards — inside the galley drawers,
the giant eye of the Marlboro Man stared at you eerily!
Fisherman started dropping off any ‘yacht crap’ that they
couldn’t use on their vessels. A boat which hit Matinicus
Rock in Maine was stripped by its owner — and every single
bit of metal was trucked down to Boston as a gift.
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The story of Wild Card—which I purchased for $3,000 and
sailed around the world twice, is even more unbelievable. I
ultimately sold her to a male stripper with a jock strap bulging with cash!
And my current vessel Ganesh is just as charmed. I purchased her knowing she would need repowering. Of course,
I’d just spent my life savings on the boat, so my pockets were
once again empty. But a guy who had a brand new diesel
engine called me and said he’d give it to me at his cost.
“…can’t afford it,” I said, and started to hang up.
“Wait!” he said. “How ‘bout less? All you’d have to do is
buy a transmission…”
“Can’t afford a transmission,” said started to hang up…
but slower this time.
“I think I know where I can get you an old trany,” he
mused thoughtfully, then said, “all you’d have to do is pick
it up and…”
“…don’t have a car,” I said.
“I’ll loan you a truck,” he said.
But when we see someone who has thrown
all caution and common sense to the wind in
pursuit of something they care deeply about,
we have to smile, shake our heads in disbelief,
and ask, “How can I help?”
“I’m not strong enough to put it on a truck..”
“…I’ll loan you a truck with a hoist,” he said, gritting his
teeth a bit.
“…we’d be out of communication,” I yawned.
“…happy to supply you and your wife with couple of prepaid mobile phones…”
“Naw,” I continued, “our boat would be all tore up belowdecks and we’d be so busy driving around for the trany
and stuff… that we’d forget to maintain proper nutrition.”
“You can come to our place every night for dinner —
we’ll feed you and Carolyn … do you prefer filet or fresh
salmon, air-freighted in?”
“Look,” I said, “it ain’t just me, okay? I’m a famous writer.
I have an entourage. I’d need at least four to six resos per!”
“Okay! Okay!” he was shouting. “You win! Bring whomever! Just say yes!”
How could I disappoint a guy like that?
Cap’n Fatty Goodlander has lived aboard for 53 of his 60
years, and is currently on his third circumnavigation. He is
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FISHING REPORT:
S P R I N G T E M P E R AT U R E S G E T T H E F I S H M O V I N G
STORY AND PHOTOS BY CAPT. JUDY HELMEY
Standing up row from left to right: Susan Stahl, Dagny Stahl, Herb Stahl, Thomas R. James, Audra James (pink cap), William James, (blue
cap, red jacket) and Thomas James (tan cap) Front row kneeing: Ken James (holding fish) and Thomas James
Inshore
CREEKS, RIVERS, AND SOUNDS
April fishing brings fishermen closer to the act of catching.
Bait shops should start to carry more live shrimp, and so
should you. With live shrimp in the well, varying sizes of traditional adjustable floats, and popping corks you’ll be ready
to find and catch all sorts of fish. Redfish, spotted sea trout
and flounder cannot resist this bait. Another way to present
live shrimp is to just “fish naked,” with a light leader, small
split shot, and small hook. All you need to do is hook your
shrimp up under the horn and cast into place. Whatever you
do, don’t forget to take your net or your camera!
PLAIN OLD BOTTOM FISHING IN THE SOUND
During the month of April you’ll find everything from whit-
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ing to sharks to blue fish to stingray in the sounds. It’s fun
just dropping a line down to the bottom and seeing what
will catch on your hook. Use small pieces of shrimp on light
tackle rigs and even the smaller fish will offer some nice
action, and they’ll make even better bait for a larger catch.
Cut the small fish into chunks and rig it onto heavier tackle.
Remember, in the sound, the bigger the bait the bigger the
fish! It’s all up to you!
Offshore
ARTIFICIAL REEFS
As water temperatures continue to rise through the spring,
you can bet that fish will be on the move. With this increased movement comes increased appetite, which is of
course good news for fishermen. Artificial reefs can hold
FISH
the attention of fish from bottom to top water. When bottom fishing you might catch black sea bass, flounder, bluefish, white-bone porgy, summer trout, cobia, and other biters. Top water fish such as Spanish mackerel feed on any
baits that they can find and will also hit the bottom for food.
I find the best bait for these nearly invisible fish to be the
ever-popular small to medium Clark Spoon. I suggest either trolling the spoons deep or pitching them right over
the structure. Bring along a suitable dip net, as you’ll likely
need it to land the mackerel.
circle hooks. It’s the law! Here’s the good news about circle
hooks: all you have to do is to get your bait to the bottom!
Always suggest checking for current fishing regulations before heading offshore. The best website for up-to-date federal fishing regulations is http://www.safmc.net/
Please see the world famous lure that
a Spanish mackerel can’t seem to
pass up…the Clark Spoon! I always
say, “The red ball makes the call!”
SAVANNAH SNAPPER BANKS AND GULF STREAM
Finally, offshore fishermen should head out to the Savannah
Snapper Banks, about 35 miles offshore. Use cut fish and
squid to catch vermilion snapper, white grunt, triggerfish,
amberjack, red porgy, white bone, cobia, and many other
top/bottom biters (grouper season opens May 1).
For the fishermen seeking blue water status, April is your
month. The 70-mile run for tuna, dolphin, wahoo, mako shark,
and billfish is definitely worth it. Single-hook, chin-weighted
dink ballyhoo and cedar plugs are the best bait to use. Then
again, give bottom fishing a try out deep to catch football
vermilion, mega triggerfish, sand tile, knobbed porgy, and
fish not even listed in the identification booklet. When targeting the snapper grouper species, all fishermen must use
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2014 BAHAMAS
BILLFISH CHALLENGE
N E W P R E S I D E N T A N D F O R M AT
CREDIT: GREG SMITH
BY JEFF DENNIS
Blue marlin comes to the Blue Sky
during the 2013 BBC competition
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New BBC president Jennifer Dudas
after her blue marlin release
CREDIT: BBC
A
fter completing its 40th season of competitive
billfishing in 2013, the Bahamas Billfish Challenge (BBC) continues to evolve. The 2014 series
will consist of four tournaments equally spread
across the months of May and June, with each event focusing on the renowned fishing grounds of the Abacos.
New tourney president and director Jennifer Dudas has
been with the BBC for 21 years already, and should bring
a steady hand to their long-term tradition of quality. “First
I want to thank Al Behrendt for producing the Bahamas
Billfish Challenge for the past 20 years,” said Dudas. “The
first-hand knowledge I learned from him, plus my own passion for offshore fishing, will give me the tools to take the
BBC to the next level.”
“We will begin a slight format change in 2014 with a reduction in fishing days,” said Dudas. “We will discontinue
the practice of a lay day, where competitors choose which
day to stay in port during the BBC. Now everyone will be
fishing for three days in a row, which will streamline our tournament.” This move also gives businessmen who typically
own these sportfishers another day in the office to work.
One such angler is Greg Smith of Myrtle Beach, S.C.
who will travel to fish in the Bahamas Billfish Challenge
opener at Guana Cay May 7. “We fished this same tournament in 2013 and had a blast,” said Smith, who owns
a 56-foot Viking named Blue Sky. “We ended up taking
second place and doing pretty well in the calcutta, but
the intangibles are what made us decide to come back
in 2014.”
“It’s just about a two day run from South Carolina to the
Abacos and Capt. Steve Krammer will get the Blue Sky settled in port before my anglers arrive,” said Smith. “The BBC
demands a registration fee that is substantial, but once we
arrive everything from the Captain’s bag to the meals and
entertainment are first class...not to mention the beautiful
setting and the awesome marlin fishing not far from port.”
In contrast, back in South Carolina it’s a three-hour commute offshore to the Gulf Stream. Smith is involved as a
board member for the South Carolina Governor’s Cup Billfishing Series, and loves to fish for blue marlin. Imagine the
ports of Guana Cay, Green Turtle Cay, Treasure Cay and
Marsh Harbour filled with boats like Blue Sky all competing
for the overall trophy and championship ring, and you begin to realize why the BBC is 40 years old and going strong.
The tournament schedule for each event begins with a
Captain’s meeting Wednesday night, followed by three
days fishing from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday. An awards banquet Saturday night will recognize the
top anglers and serve to round out the tournament scene
in which anglers, their families and tourists will take part.
The 2014 dates begin in Guana Cay May 7-10, and upon
completion of the four events the overall winners will be
recognized at the final Saturday awards banquet June 21.
Crews are awarded catch and release points for billfish releases with a blue marlin release awarded the most points.
The BBC requires a 115-inch minimum before a blue marlin
is eligible to weigh in the tournament. So except for a large
blue marlin, the emphasis is on conservation via catch and
release. To learn more about the BBC or to purchase a copy
of their 40-year anniversary DVD, visit the Internet at www.
BahamasBillfish.com.
Jeff Dennis is an outdoor writer and photographer who
grew up on a creek in Charleston loving the saltwater, and
he contributes regularly to All At Sea Southeast. Read his
blog at www.LowcountryOutdoors.com
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DEEPWATER HORIZON,
THE LONG ROAD TO RECOVERY
CREDIT: U.S. COAST GUARD
BY KARA LANKFORD
Scientists from Audubon Nature Institute and
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
prepare to release a sea turtle after being
treated for oil exposure from the BP Deepwater
Horizon oil disaster.
I
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Representatives of the U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service and Aransas
National Wildlife Refuge release
rehabilitated brown pelicans
in Port Aransas, Tx.,
June 27, 2010.
CREDIT: U.S. COAST GUARD
t seems as though it happened just yesterday, but
April 20 will mark the fourth anniversary of the BP
Deepwater Horizon oil disaster. Eleven workers on
the rig tragically lost their lives, and oil gushed from
the damaged well for 85 days. Over that period of time,
more than 206 million gallons of oil entered the waters of
the Gulf of Mexico, nearly 20 times more than the Exxon
Valdez oil spill. Now that four years have passed since the
leak and explosion, it seems fitting to take stock of where
we are, how far we have come and the long road ahead
to full recovery.
You may remember pictures of pelicans and sea turtles
covered in oil back in 2010 while the event was still fresh in
our minds. Here’s a look at what we’ve learned about the
impact of oil to Gulf wildlife in the four years since the BP
oil disaster began:
LIFESTYLE
In 2011, BP pled guilty to 14 federal criminal charges, including lying to Congress, and agreed to a $4.5 billion settlement.
More than half of these penalties are managed by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation in concert with state agencies
to implement restoration projects in the five Gulf states.
The trial to determine BP’s civil penalties is set to begin
its third phase at any time. The verdict in this trial must be
decided before Clean Water Act fines are determined and
money becomes available for restoration.
Another source of funding for recovery is the Natural Resource Damage Assessment (NRDA) Early Restoration funds.
While the full damage assessment could take years, BP offered $1 billion up front to be spilt between the Gulf states,
in order to begin the recovery process to restore lost or damaged resources sooner rather than later. Early Restoration is
now entering its third phase of projects, and the trustees
recently released a programmatic environmental impact
statement (PEIS) that acts as a guiding plan for the Early Restoration process. We were disappointed to see the offshore
environment, where the disaster began, largely left out of the
plan. The project types listed for Early Restoration do not include restoration of key marine species and habitats, such as
dolphins, seabirds, sargassum and corals. For more information on NRDA visit http://www.gulfspillrestoration.noaa.gov/
As federal and state leaders choose restoration projects,
it is important to consider and remember what was lost and
damaged and where the most impact occurred during the
oil disaster.
Ocean Conservancy believes investments in marine restoration are critical to full recovery. Restoration of this vast
ecosystem on which so many of us rely for recreation, for
food, and for our livelihoods will require a holistic ecosystem-based approach, rather than a piecemeal set of projects scattered throughout the region. With science as our
guide, Ocean Conservancy will continue to advocate for
marine restoration, and we rely on supporters like you to
help us ensure a healthy future for the Gulf. Join us at www.
oceanconservancy.org/gulf.
s 4ENS OF THOUSANDS OF SEA TURTLES WERE EXPOSED TO OIL WITH
over 1,000 sea turtles found dead or dying as a result.
s TURTLE HATCHLINGS WERE RELOCATED TO THE !TLANTIC IN
order to escape the oil. This brings to question whether
or not these turtles will return to Gulf waters.
s 4HOUSANDS OF MARINE MAMMALS THOUGHT TO BE EXPOSED
to oil.
s LIVE IMPAIRED OR DEAD BIRDS COLLECTED DURING
response, which experts believe is only a fraction of
true number.
s 7IDESPREAD IMPACT TO THE OFFSHORE WATER COLUMN AND
fish and invertebrates living here.
Scientists around the country continue to collect valuable data in order to draw conclusions about the negative
impacts expected in the long term. For example, we are
beginning to see scientific data that points to the injury
caused to important marine mammals, such as the bottlenose dolphin. A recent NOAA-commissioned study of 32
dolphins living in Barataria Bay, La. – an area of the Gulf
heavily oiled by the BP oil disaster – determined that dolphins had severely reduced health.
Nearly half of the dolphins were given an uncertain or
worse prognosis, meaning many of the dolphins are not
expected to survive. The authors of the study determined
that “many disease conditions observed in Barataria Bay
dolphins are uncommon but consistent with petroleum hydrocarbon exposure and toxicity.”
The dolphins in Barataria Bay and other areas of the northern Gulf are dying in unusually high numbers since February
2010. Scientists are working to determine the cause of this unusual mortality event and how it may relate to, or was intensified by, the BP oil disaster. In addition to dolphin health, scientists are also documenting dead or damaged deep-water
corals, and heavily impacted deep-sea benthic communities.
Bottlenose dolphins, like this one
pictured here, are suffering from poor
health in Barataria Bay, La.,
due to oil exposure in the Gulf.
CREDIT: NOAA
Kara Lankford is the Interim Director of Ocean Conservancy’s Gulf Restoration Program. She’s a lifelong resident of
the Alabama Gulf Coast.
Ocean Conservancy educates and empowers citizens to
take action on behalf of the ocean. From the Arctic to the
Gulf of Mexico to the halls of Congress, Ocean Conservancy brings people together to find solutions for our water
planet. Informed by science, our work guides policy and
engages people in protecting the ocean and its wildlife for
future generations.
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CHARTER FISHERMEN
INSPIRED TO FIND FISH
STORY AND PHOTOS BY KEVIN R. ROBERTS
Capt. Shawn Warren
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harter boat captains aren’t like the rest of us —
they have the guts to pursue their dreams; to turn
their passion into their careers. They live their lives
with the joy of doing what they really want to do;
not what they have to do. That takes courage. These boat
captains walked away from their traditional jobs: mortgage
loan officer, college professor, and telephone PBX sales rep.
Being on the water is what drives them. They’re not content to sit in an air-conditioned cubicle in a downtown skyscraper; instead they find pleasure in introducing fishing to
their customers.
Captain Shawn Warren (b. 1977) got his captain’s license
in 2009 and has already established himself as capable fisherman, having won 40 tournaments. Impressive, but the attribute that impressed me is how devoted he is to spending time with his 7-year old son, Buck. I would surmise that
Shawn learned to be a good dad from his dad, Dee, who
is an oil and gas man with a ranch in the Texas hill country.
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Capt. Doc Brown, Caroline Cope,
Adam Kleczkowsk
When not fishing, Capt. Shawn is a hunting guide in Kansas from October through December. He says that he seldom buys meat at the grocery and his cooking specialties
include deer tenderloin, okra gumbo, and a traditional cajun jambalaya. When asked what his ultimate dream would
be, Capt. Shawn said, “I’d like to buy a custom, 64-footer
from Jarrett Bay Boatworks and travel to Bermuda to fish
the blue marlin circuit.”
B-dock at the Galveston Yacht Basin is known as the party
dock and that is home to Capt. “Doc” Brown’s Sea Wolf Fishing Team of Capt. Adam Kleczkowski and Caroline Cope.
Before getting into the fishing business, Capt. Adam
worked on a Port of Houston fireboat. At 5’1”, Caroline is
one of the few female deckhands in this sport, but she likes
being a girl (even though she plans to buy a Harley-Davidson Iron 883 motorcycle).
Doc is a young-at-heart, 67-year-old, retired college professor who now owns three boats. This gregarious fisherman was born in Lafayette, La., and is very proud of his
crew: Capt. Rick McGaffey, who is born on the island (BOI);
Capt. Derek Billiot, their resident cajun; Capt. Russell Keillor, whose goal is to pilot oil tankers; and Brandon Conner,
a violin-playing student at Texas A&M.
Doc and his seven crew members offered up some sage
advice for anyone interested in chartering a fishing boat.
First, and foremost, resist the temptation to tell the captain where to fish. In a similar vein be patient; don’t suggest
moving to a new spot until you’ve given it some time. They
all agree that little boys take direction better than their parents, and women are more patient than men.
So, what’s the #1 faux pas with these captains? Well, that
would be the weekend warrior from Houston who shows up
with his own tackle. Just remember, your captain wants you
to catch fish and have fun. He is, after all, in the memorymaking business.
Fishing 100 miles offshore ain’t easy. Just ask Capt. Shane
Cantrell who fished 37 weeks last year. This left enough time
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Charter Fishermen Inspired to Find Fish
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He started his career, in 2006, as a deckhand, and now
he’s a captain. He has a keen interest in fishery outreach
where he is a proponent of accountable and sustainable
red snapper management methods. Capt. Shane is also a
hunting guide on the island’s West End.
Capt. Chris Jamail has been at this for nineteen years and
is a prideful fisherman. In fact, he has to remind himself not to
get tense when the fishing is slow. He likes to catch the limit,
but in the end he knows charter fishing is really entertainment,
so he works hard to control the mood aboard the boat.
Chris likes fishing for tarpon because it’s all about the
“struggle” with the fish. He talks about how good anglers
know how to break the tarpon’s spirit. When trolling for tarpon he will often put out five rods and watch for schools of
baitfish upon which Tarpon feed.
These fishermen are committed to sustainable fishing
practices, but they warn that their industry is often hampered
by counter-productive regulations and licensing imposed by
state and federal governments. Specifically, they say that
season lengths and vessel monitoring are problematic.
It is interesting to note that Galveston Bay and the entire
Texas Gulf Coast is seeing an upswing in charter trips and
yacht sales due to Houston’s booming oil and gas industry.
Everyone wants sport fishing to continue to thrive but, they
warn, they need the support of fellow outdoorsmen as well
as the non-fishing citizens. So, if you and your family have
yet to experience sport fishing, then give it a try. You may
discover why these guys are so inspired to find fish.
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KAYAK TRAIL
BECKONS PADDLERS
STORY AND PHOTOS BY RAFAEL LIMA
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our kayak slows over turquoise water only a few
inches deep. Something shimmers ahead - a heat
mirage? It looks like houses in crayon colors: yellow, green, red and blue, somehow hovering
weightlessly over the bay.
Squinting now - no, these homes aren’t levitating at all; they
are supported by pilings and suspended a few feet above the
sea. Welcome to Stiltsville in Biscayne National Park, the gateway to one of the most interesting kayak trails on the globe.
Accessible only by flats boat or kayak, these seven wooden homes are a few miles off downtown Miami but light
years from the city’s stress and hum. Stiltsville dates to the
1930s. “Crawfish Eddie Walker” built the first shack above
the water. Over the years, larger homes were constructed,
then enlarged, and the area took on an aura of mystery.
Today, a kayaker can lean back and watch the currents
carry bonefish across the flats; snorkel pristine coral reefs
with only a few minutes’ paddle. Fish the shimmering flats
or, at the end of an afternoon with the day’s catch on the
grill, watch the lights of Miami blink on while the setting sun
paints the sky in hues of orange. Above the paddler hangs
an amazing array of birdlife: hawks, frigate birds, brightly-colored warblers and below, gin clear water only inches deep.
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Elliott Key is just visible as you start to paddle. Beyond
that is Key Largo and John Pennekamp Coral Reef State
Park; after that countless small islands and 110 miles of turquoise water. Kayaker’s Heaven.
Paddling is a great way to experience the hundreds of islands that make up the Florida Keys archipelago. The Overseas Highway is sometimes a parking lot crammed with
powerboats and rented convertibles. But from the low onthe-water vantage point of a kayak a paddler can experience
the small islands that dot the coastline on either side of US
1, paddling on the Florida Bay/Gulf or the Atlantic Ocean.
The islands of the Keys change by the mile. At times the
paddlers’ trail takes kayakers through densely populated
areas with heavy boat traffic; at other times serene and
isolated estuaries and forgotten coves. Paddlers can find
themselves gliding beneath dense overhanging mangrove
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they can stock up or just stop in for a fresh drink.
Much of the kayak trail consists of uninhabited and undeveloped islands. Most are simply white ringed wild habitats
for birds and wildlife, perfect for primitive camping. Much
of the water depth surrounding these small islands and inlets is too shallow for most boats. Kayakers can weave their
ways in and out of creeks and channels enjoying the true
solitude and peacefulness of these tiny islands.
Glide inches above a rich array of marine life, passing
over manatees, historic shipwrecks and sting rays. Some of
the islands have historic remnants of settlers. Remains of
Henry Flagler’s overseas railroad of the early 1900s can be
seen in the decaying concrete columns of the old rusting
bridges. Important sites such as Indian Key Historic State
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THE SEA PEARL
B O R N O U T O F T H E S H A L LO W S
STORY AND PHOTOS BY GLENN HAYES
A Sea Pearl Tri-Sport sailed up to this beach
in inches of water and the skipper got out
without getting his shoes wet.
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n a beach overlooking St. Joseph’s Sound in Tarpon Springs, Fla., two friends studied a chart of
the surrounding waters. Depths were six inches
in places at low tide with deeper spots still only
two feet. They wanted to develop a boat that could sail in
these waters without needing a chart in hand but also ca-
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pable of adventures all over the world. The Sea Pearl name
has become synonymous with easy, fun sailing and can be
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Sea Pearl founder Ron Johnson and fiberglass professional
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The Sea Pearl
with a list of items their new boat should include. The boat
would beach and launch easily while avoiding getting stuck
in the soft sand. The Sea Pearl needed leeboards rather than
a centerboard and a kick-up rudder for the Gulf’s shallow waters. Eliminating the centerboard meant no trunk; that in turn
opened the forward cockpit, making it an excellent family
seating area or even a cabin for overnighting. With the optional cabin top or bimini top it also made a great place to
get out of the rain. It also had to be light enough that it could
be towed by anything economically (small four cylinder vehicles included). And finally, they also wanted the vessel to
be light enough to be pushed along at a decent rate with a
small light outboard or rowed if necessary.
The duo started with the hull of a Herreshoff designed
18 foot tender. Johnson added to the design by increasing
the length, and rigging it with twin masts and what ended
up as an unstayed cat-ketch rig. Many other changes came
throughout the years and the end result is today’s Sea Pearl.
Jim Leet, Ron’s brother-in-law, bought the business from
Ron and has further improved the classic-looking performer
over the past decade and a half.
Sea Pearls can be custom built in three different configurations; a mono-hull, the Sea Pearl Tri and the Tri-Sport.
The hull is hand laid fiberglass cloth over Corecell with no
wood to rot and includes a deck/liner. There are easy to
fill and empty ballast tanks under the deck. The masts are
easily stepped and the sails furl right on the masts for easy
storing. When stepped, the masts fit easily on deck with no
overhang fore or aft. These boats are easy to sail, easy to
rig and easy to transport – exactly what the owners wanted.
The simple design and low maintenance also make Sea
Pearl an excellent small expedition boat. Its ruggedness
and durability have been proven on some pretty adventurous world travels. Sea Pearls have sailed around Patagonia,
all over the Caribbean and along the length of the Danube
River and completed many adventure races. One modified
Sea Pearl is on a multi year cruise now exploring the rivers
and deltas of South America. A Google search of Sea Pearl
reveals great stories of many of these intrepid journeys. If
they can take these voyages in stride these boats should be
well equipped for a day sail on the sound.
Jim says that there are now well over 500 monohull Sea
Pearls on the water today with many other Tri and Tri-Sport
models also out there. Used models are hard to find as
most people that buy them hold on to them, but some do
come back to Jim to be refurbished and brought back to
new or to be converted to the Sport-Trimaran configuration. He said that six weeks is all it takes for a custom ordered boat to be completed and delivered. Prices start at
$16,000 for a new monohull model, with Sport-Tri models
starting at $21,600.
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Jim Leet in front of a recently
rejuvenated monohull at the
Marine Concepts Sea Pearl shop.
SEA PEARL MONOHULL
SPECIFICATIONS
LENGTH OVER ALL: 21.0’
LENGTH AT WATER LINE: 19.0’
BEAM: 5’ 6”
DRAFT (BOARD UP): 6”
DRAFT (BOARD DOWN): 2’ 6”
TRAILERING WEIGHT: 600lbs Aprox.
(1000-1500 Tri Sport and Tri)
SAIL AREA (STANDARD RIG): 136 sq. ft.
AFT COCKPIT: 6’ 6”
CENTER COCKPIT: 10.0’
MAST HEIGHT ABOVE WATER LINE: 19’ 6”
Today’s Sea Pearl is truly an easy boat to sail, is simple to
maintain and a joy to own. You can actually sail in waters so
shallow that you can hear the turtle grass running across the
bottom of the hull.
Jim Leet says it best, “When people get in our boats they
just keep going.”
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252-305-8726
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252-473-1803
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252-975-2046
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252-975-2174
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252-745-3369
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252-249-1180
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252-249-0200
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912-265-6944
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904-277-4615
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772-692-7577
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727-822-2886
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Gulf Shores
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251-981-3700
10’
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AL Dog River Marina
251-471-5449
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Kemah
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South Texas
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Corpus Christi, TX. Island Paradise! Located on the
Gulf Shores, AL. This 3BR, 3BA, 2 half-bath home on
beautiful Bon Secour River is perfect for boaters who want
access to the Gulf of Mexico with the protection of the
River. Inside offers elevator, granite countertops, stainless
appliances, tile and carpet, separate dining room, plantation shutters, large master suite, plus! Outside offers Hardie plank siding, metal roof, pool with bar and patio, large
screened porch, storm shutters, pier with covered boat
lift, plus! Own a piece of paradise today. $725,000.
CLARISSA RAMBO, Realty Executives Gulf Coat
Cell: 251-747-1638 | Office: 251-968-4300
www.ClarissaRambo.com
Gulf of Mexico’s best kept secret, North Padre Island, this
4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home has it all! Incredible views, 65
feet of waterfront on a bulk headed canal, boat lift, docks
and decks. If that’s not enough for your outdoor paradise,
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granite outdoor bar and pergola! More than 2500 square
feet inside, remodeled kitchen with island, top of the line
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ovens and master suite down. $475,000
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Sanibel, FL. Spectacular Gulf views from this Mediterranean influenced awe-inspiring residence, Mandalay,
offers unmatched quality and craftsmanship including
Tischer windows and doors, unique hardwood flooring
with designer ceramics and gorgeous wood beam ceilings. Mandalay is nestled within its own gated environment with lush tropical landscaping. Exquisite water
fountains within a large saltwater pool. The extraordinary
estate offers both design of family warmth and structural integrity second to none. Between master and guest
wings are great and dining rooms flowing out to balconies
with a backdrop of unmatched beauty. $23,000,000.
MIKE MCMURRAY 239-850-7888
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Boca Raton, FL. This intimate luxury 4 bedroom
townhouse showcases the finest of Italian marble flooring, high-end stainless steel appliances with gas cook
top, elevator, attached two-car garage, soaring ceilings
and hurricane impact windows throughout! Enjoy the
tropical garden setting around your secluded swimming
pool, take in the stars with evenings on your roof top deck
boasting city and ocean views or stroll across the street
and get your toes in the white sandy beach of the Atlantic
Ocean. $1.299,999.
CYNDI SHAW, Realtor® Luxury Specialist
Cell: 561-289-6655 | Fax: 561-395-2297
www.FloridaMoves.com/Cyndi.Shaw
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Myrtle Beach, SC. Classic 5 bedroom home with ce-
Santee, SC. This spectacular 3,000 sq. ft. Lake Marion
home is among the nicest and possibly the most fun! It is
professionally decorated and designed with Lake enjoyment in mind. Check business at the door! Large, new fireplace in the family room with lovely lake view. Wet bar and
game room. Three roomy bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms.
Upscale kitchen, perfect for entertaining. Lake views from
most rooms in the house. Boat storage and pier. Direct access from Lake Marion to the IntraCoastal Waterway and
Atlantic Ocean. $585,000.
CHRIS WILLIAMS, ERA Wilder Realty
803-707-6310 | [email protected]
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dar shake roof with wide heart pine flooring throughout.
Large living area with fireplace of antique brick and French
doors opening to a generous porch overlooking the lake.
Outdoor entertainment area provides a pool, patio, outdoor fireplace, grill area and a private lakefront dock. Includes a 3BR/2.5BA guest cottage. Enjoy lake views from
the master suite. A truly special retreat with quality finishes
throughout and is located in an established golf course
community with close proximity to the ocean. Original
price $2,450,000, now $1,999,000.
Lachicotte Company
MELANIE HELLMER 843-602-7564
MAGGIE BOINEAU 843-450-1261
www.Lachicotte.com
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home on large wooded lot. Hard
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New Bern, NC. Beautifully renovated 3100 sq ft home
with 4 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms Plenty of space for
your entire family. Situated on a 0.36 acre, bulkheaded
deep water canal-front lot overlooking beautiful NC nature with direct access to Trent River from your own boat
dock. Private with 180 degree water views from living
room Heated, salt water in-ground pool surrounded by
oversized concrete deck ready for your pool party or a relaxing evening. Upstairs bedroom has private bathroom,
kitchen and separate entrance. Gas logs fireplace in the
living room. $349,000.
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major markets with laid back style. Cruise the Intracoastal Waterway from this wonderfully updated 5 bedroom
beach house. Backyard boating access and just a quick
walk to the beach. Extensive tile throughout the home.
Located on a quiet street, with beach access just a few
minutes away. Huge covered back porch with great water
view. Plenty of room for a pool. Great rental investment or
second home. Bay and Beach for $639,000.
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1991 Sea Ray 480/500 Sundancer – $109,900
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1988 Linssen 42 – $99,500
Aluminum hull, great cruiser under $100k
Scott Schneider, CPYB: 919-645-8419
Mark Solsman: 410-266-0550
Lenny Beck: 252-728-4499
1987 Ocean Super Sport 55 – $175,000
Luxury off shore or at the dock
2003 Formula 37 – $120,000
Fresh water, one owner boat, low hours
1988 Bertram 43 – $149,900
60 hrs SMOH, documented maintenance
Danny King: 617-710-6307
Scott Schneider, CPYB: 919-645-8419
John Painter: 252-342-5668
1985 Viking 35 Sportfish, $57,900
Reliable 3208 Cats, 2000 original hours
2007 Luhrs 36 Open – $184,800
480 Yanmars, great cruising/fishing
1996 Custom Sport Craft 36 – $34,000
Gas engines, nice little cruiser/fishing boat
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EAT
BOAT BITES
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BY JORDAN WOLFE
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Lemon - 1 squeezed for juice
Fresh Dill - ¼ cup
Sea salt - ½ tsp
Cayenne pepper - 1/8 tsp
Blend in a food processor or high-power blender until smooth.
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RAWVOCADO MOUSSE
NUTTY PESTO
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Fresh basil - 2 cups
Garlic - 1 clove
Sea salt - ¼ tsp
Lemon - ¾ squeezed for juice
Sundried tomatoes - 10 each
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ALMOND RANCH DIP
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Water - ¾ cup
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