National Fisherman

Boats & Gear

Friendship Boats built the Old Coot on a 44-foot Calvin Beal hull for a Providence, R.I., fisherman. Friendship Boats photo.

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All-composite materials for a new lobster boat, and a rebuild

Michael Crowley

Redfish in a Deepchill slurry, which the company says will bring the fish temperature from 15-18 degrees Celsius to 2 degrees Celsius in five minutes. Deepchill photo.

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Paul Molyneaux

Out on the edge of trawler design

Paul Molyneaux

Replenisher was a converted from a deck lugger tug boat to a Chesapeake Bay oyster planter by Cobra Management and Dry Dock Services in Houma, La. Larry Chowning photo.

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Converted deck lugger is a winner for Chesapeake oyster growers

Larry Chowning

The 45-foot Rambler, back in Charleston, Ore., where she received a fresh, sparkling white paint job. Tommie Houkema photo.

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California craftsman rebuilds Northwest fishing family’s boat, again

Michael Crowley

Cutting-Edge Quality: Mercer Sport Showcases Tailored Tools for Fishermen

Benjamin Hayden

Future of Fisheries Panel Unveils Tech Advances

Paul Molyneaux

Boots and Ink: Xtratuf's Unique Tattoo Experience at PME 2023

Carli Stewart

Out on the Edge of Trawler Design

Paul Molyneaux

Wesmac Custom Boats launched the 50-foot tuna boat Sharpe Hooks last spring with a pair of 1150-hp Caterpillar C18 main engines that get her up to about 32 knots. Wesmac Custom Boats photo.

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Texas-bound tuna boat under construction in Maine

Michael Crowley

For ZF, the partnership with Gator Tail expands the company’s portfolio into new markets. ZF photo.

New air-cooled outboard from ZF, Gator Tail Outboards