National Fisherman

June Spotlight

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Boatbuilding

Of the 180 vessels that were repowered with support from The Maine Clean Marine Engine Program, the vast majority have been lobster boats and other fishing vessels. Photo by Maine DEP

Maine program drives cleaner engine upgrades for fishermen

Paul Molyneaux

Wesmac Custom Boats has built several patrol boats for Maine’s Marine Patrol, such as the 46' Guardian III. Wesmac Custom Boats photo.

Wesmac builds patrol boat with Tier IV engine for Maine

Paul Molyneaux

At least two New Bedford scallop boats have been built using skewed propellers from Schaffran USA rather than nozzles, and both vessels have maximized speed while retaining towing power. Photo by Schaffran

A skewed approach to props: Schaffran Propeller

Paul Molyneaux

Rollins’ bread and butter is a 26-footer. Based on the 42’ deadrise work boat that dominates the bay’s fisheries, his unusually smaller version, offered in a sport fishing model, incorporates several modifications, including more deadrise in the bottom af

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Fishing back when: Virginian builds 26’ deadrise in juniper or fir

Larry Chowning

Creighton Palmer built the wooden long-planked bottom cabin cruiser Lauralia, above, in 1968. He also built 42-foot workboats for Maryland’s soft-shell clam dredge fishery. Photo by Robert Hurry

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Last of Potomac River dory builders passes

Larry Chowning

Yakarii II. Photo by Alu Acier Service Marine

Versatile French commercial fishing vessel: Introducing the Yakari II

Carli Stewart

STec CEO Walt Schulz built the STec RCI system to reduce heat, conserve space in the engine room, and offer the market a Tier IV solution that can be retrofitted onto existing engines. Photo by STec Technology

Solution for boatbuilders facing Tier IV regulations

Paul Molyneaux

To demonstrate the viability of diesel/ electric hybrid power in lobster boats, the Nova Scotia-based Glas Ocean Electric—a longtime leader in developing this technology—built the Sea Cumber. Photo by Glas Ocean Electric

Glas Ocean Electric innovation in hybrid lobster boats

Paul Molyneaux

The moment of truth- popping a hull from its mold. Well-thought-out mold design and careful laminating procedures will guarantee the best possible fiberglass boat. Photo by Chris Cornell

Fiberglass molds: Learning to recognize quality tooling

Carli Stewart

On June 5, the launch of the Tautai Mua was celebrated. Groups watched her sail past the purse seine fleet that has long dominated the Pacific Island territory’s fisheries. The new boat and associated training program are hoped to boost the local fisherie

Boat of the Month: Tautai Mua

Paul Molyneaux

Newport Yacht Builders owner Jim Thompson envisions a new industry where a shop can pre-form interior kits for boat builders and supply perfectly fitting parts on demand. Photo by Newport Yacht Builders

Newport Yacht Builders' digital precision in boatbuilding

Paul Molyneaux