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Paul Molyneaux is the Boats & Gear editor for National Fisherman.
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The Irene Alton’s lines came from a half-model carved by Alton Raynes; Bernard Raynes named the boat after his father and mother, Irene. Raynes painted the hard-working boat every year, and NF writer Paul Molyneaux tarred the rigging. Maynard Bray photo.
A death in the family
The American Boat and Yacht Council has developed standards for lithium-ion batteries—like this Victron battery for an experimental vessel—making them easier to insure, and easier to sell. Sam Devlin photo.
Standards for safe lithium batteries
The Torqeedo Deep Blue 50kW is the equivalent of 67 horsepower, and is designed for use on work boats, including those used in nearshore fisheries. Torqeedo photo.
Electric outboard engine makers look to nearshore fisheries markets
AquaBounty whistleblower Braydon Humphrey contends that the genetically-engineered salmon at AquaBounty’s Indiana land-based facility have excessively high mortality and may suffer from bacterial disease like this marine-cage grown salmon. Paul Molyneaux
AquaBounty shares tumble
Winfred and Faith Melle Alley fish and lobster together on their new boat, the Faith Melle, a Libby 34 hull with a 425 Cummins engine. Jay Perrotta photo.
Some Maine lobstermen build their boats more for racing than fishing
The Maine-based Ocean Renewable Power Company has developed turbines to capture, hydrokinetic energy—tidal and river flow—and turn it into sustainable electric power for coastal and riverine communities. ORPC photo.
Power to the People
An Atlantic salmon grown in Chile, the world’s second biggest farmed salmon producer. Norway’s proposed tax on salmon farms could drive investment to Chile, where most of Norway’s big salmon aquaculture companies already have operations. Paul Molyneaux ph
Norway threatens 40 percent tax on salmon farms
The last Local Seafood Summit was held in Portland, Oregon in 2019, just before the pandemic. Organizers hope this year’s live event in Alaska will disseminate valuable information and resources. Josh Stoll photo.
Seafood Summit returns
A Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa commercial vessel hauls its gear on Lake Michigan. Five tribes in Michigan that retained their Great Lakes fishing rights in 19th century treaties are renegotiating how they will share the fish with sports fis
Great Lakes consent decree
After 22 months in the yard, and receipts for $70,000, the Leonilda is ready to splash. A venerable craft saved from the wooden boat graveyard by Andrews and his wife’s commitment. Keith Andrews Photo.
The F/V Leonilda gets a new lease on life thanks to a dedicated California couple
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