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At the Harpswell races July 28, Black Diamond barely leads Lynn Marie in their first race of the day, Gasoline Class E, V8, Over 525 ci, 28 feet and over, Turbos/superchargers, Alcohol and Nitrous. Black Diamond won at 51.4 mph. Jon Johansen photo.

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A long voyage to win at Harpswell

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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

The winner of the first race, Work Boat Class A, for skiffs 16 feet and smaller was Jenily. Jon Johansen photo.

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Equal opportunity at Friendship races

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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

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In the Jimmy Stevens Cup Fastest Boat Afloat race at Stonington, Foolish Pleasure leads My Turn and Witching Hour. Foolish Pleasure won with a speed in the low 50s. Jon Johansen photo.

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Lobster boat racers throng Stonington

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The Jean C., a 35-foot salmon troller built in Washington about fifty years ago, was brought down from Newport, Ore., to be hauled at Zerlang & Zerlang in mid-May 2024. Zerlang & Zerlang photo.

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California yard busy with the wooden fleet

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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

Size Matters took second place behind Obsession, which won at 43 mph. Next to Size Matters is the Natalie E, which won at the Rockland and the Bass Harbor races, but at Moosabec Reach Natalie E kind of “went kind of dead in the water," finishing in 8th pl

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Big fleet for Moosabec Reach races

Michael Crowley