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Pullmaster’s largest winch, the H30 rapid reverse winch—seen here on the New Bedford-based scalloper/trawler Ocean Pride—does not freewheel but lets wire out at 4.3 times the speed that it hauls it in. Paul Molyneaux photo.

The Cadillac of winches powering commercial fishing

Paul Molyneaux

Kolstrand showcases deck gear at 2024 Expo

Paul Molyneaux

After nine months of testing in Alaska, the Canadian Maritimes, Maine, and Europe, Grundéns launched its new boot, the Crewman, in February 2024. The company reports nothing but positive feedback from fishermen wearing the Crewman. Photo by BenMatthews

In good standing: commercial fishing boots making waves

Paul Molyneaux

Tahma Boots. Photo by Commercial Fisherman Daniel Watts.

Best fishing boots ever? Tahma passes military slip-resistant test and exceed fishermen comfort

Megan Waldrep

Salmon Sister x Darn-Tough, Grundéns, Marwear. Photos

What to wear on deck this summer

Brian Hagenbuch

MacGregor’s electric net reels aboard the Norwegian trawler, Libas. Like the company’s winches, the net reels are powered by four electric motors. MacGregor photos.

The Buzz on Electric Deck Machinery

Paul Molyneaux

On Deck in the Pacific Northwest & Alaska: Boats & Gear

NF Staff

Maritime Fabrications finished off the 46-foot Pacific Hunter as a crabber. Maritime Fabrications photo

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Washington yard finishes crabber before prepping gillnetters for summer

Michael Crowley

Ready for “Wicked Tuna,” charters and offshore trips, Paul Hebert heads of Milbridge, Maine, bound for the Wicked Pissah’s home port of Gloucester, Mass. Paul Hebert photo

Wicked Pissah: Maine’s H&H Marine launches a star-quality bluefin tuna hunter

Paul Molyneaux

A fleet of four Super Alia designs will be used to train new entrants into the fishery, as well as established fishermen, and to ensure the safety of the local commercial fishing fleet. ACI Boats image

Wash. yard wins $3 million contract to build government-funded commercial fishing boats

Jessica Hathaway

After five seasons of extensive and costly restoration that improved performance and safety, the Alaska Spirit heads north in January 2022, ready to bring in a return on the O’Hara Corp.’s investment. O’Hara Corp. photo

Feeling the Alaska Spirit

Paul Molyneaux