National Fisherman

June Spotlight

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Boatbuilding

Originally launched in 2019 and covered in National Fisherman that year, the Beachcomber took time to build because owner Ronald Yow paid for the boat as it progressed. Portier Fabrication photo.

Florida shrimp boat sets sail debt-free

Paul Molyneaux

How ZF Marine’s propulsion systems power the commercial fishing industry

Eric van Rees

The hybrid yacht Scintilla Maris is a former Dutch fishing trawler. In 2023, Vripack and the shipyard Damen Maaskant completely remodeled it. Photo courtesy of Vripack.

Transformation of Dutch fishing trawler to hybrid yacht

Carli Stewart

The Jaqueline Alice was built in 2002, and the boat that helped Jeremy Bonniville learned the craft of fiberglass boatbuilding. Bonniville works the boat in Virginia gillnet, crab pot, and oyster fisheries. Larry Chowning photo.

Larry_Chowning

Wooden deadrise tradition lives on in fiberglass

Larry Chowning

R.W. Fernstrum & Company photo.

How R.W. Fernstrum’s Keel Coolers Powers Commercial Fishing Vessels

Eric van Rees

Dana’s Boatshop overhauled the Three Belles, an early Mitchell Cove 35 lobster boat built 20-something years ago. Most of the fiberglass over plywood deck was replaced and a new muffler went in. Dana’s Boatshop photo

Michael_Crowley

Lobster boats get makeover on Maine's Westport Island

Michael Crowley

At Maritime Fabrication, the pair of Buffalo Boats under construction are expected to resemble the Emily Rose crabber model closely. Maritime Fabrication photo.

Michael_Crowley

Overhaul, New Builds, Deck Innovations: Maritime Fabrication

Michael Crowley

A happy crew on the Rita K in Bristol Bay, Alaska. Photo courtesy Omar Keval.

Bristol Bay captain fishes shallow waters with aluminum through-picker

Paul Molyneaux

Dutch shipyard Padmos shared the first images of the 'Octopus' project. Photo courtesy of Padmos.

Dutch fishing vessel of the future

Carli Stewart

Early stages of rebuilding the Relentless at Cape Codder Marine. Cape Codder Marine photo.

Michael_Crowley

Iconic 46' Jarvis Newman lobster boat undergoes extensive restoration

Michael Crowley

Anchor Hatches ENDURE Long Lasting Hatches on the deck of the F/V Proud Mary, Gloucester, MA. Photo credits Carli Stewart

Pacific Marine Expo Spotlight: Anchor Hatches Showcase Their Hatches for Fishing Boats

Carli Stewart