National Fisherman

Paul Molyneaux

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Paul Molyneaux is the Boats & Gear editor for National Fisherman.

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Thanks to the new bow configuration and power package in the Bering Hope, Captain Arron Burbach and crew can take on what the Bering Sea has to offer, and keep fishing. Ocean Peace photo

Bayou to the Bering Sea: Ocean Peace converts an oil patch vessel

Owen Smith relies on a suite of electronics, particularly his two Olex bottom builders, to keep the Relentless on the scallops and out of the rock piles. Jake Smith photo Follow Relentless_scalloping on social

Captain’s Choice: What’s in your wheelhouse?

Schottel just celebrated its 100th birthday. Located in Germany’s Rhine Valley, where the company began in 1921, Schottel continues to build its propellers to exacting standards. Schottel photo

Power Pods: Thrusters maximize fuel efficiency

The Royal Pain, built by Reutov Boat in Canby, Ore., sports twin Hamilton HJ364 jets powered by Cummins QSC 8.3 engines. Matt Gordy photo

Running with the Jet Set

This Hill Innovations Hi600, installed on a newbuild in late November 2021, has a 24-inch impeller that provides maximum thrust at midrange speeds. Jason Hill photo

Uplifting: Jet power moves fish fast

The F/V Highlander hits the water with a twin Hi500 water jets ready to get the vessel to the grounds in reasonable time, and get up on plane when returning with fish. Bay Welding photo

The unlikely engineer who makes a favorite Bristol Bay water jet

Jennifer Lincoln: Safety captain

Young captains Elijah Brice and Asher Molyneaux explain the ins and outs of lobstering and scalloping to students from Sterling college. Lydia Lapporte photo

Seafood: The next generation

The New Jersey-based Relentless was repowered at Garpo Marine on Staten Island, New York. Jake Smith photo

Still Relentless: Crew keeps scalloper afloat in engine room flood

Glas Ocean Electric has been a pioneer in designing hybrid diesel-electric boats, and is working on a new electric-only design for the aquaculture industry. Glas Ocean Electric photo

Fully charged: Market for hybrid propulsion systems heats up, and designers are ready