Weather inevitably sets the baseline for working on a fishing vessel, and the importance of basic comfort can’t be underestimated. Boats & Gear editor Paul Molyneaux talks to fishermen about what their experience has taught them to carry in Crew Comforts (pg. 7) Outerwear is the first defense from the elements.  Products editor Brian Hagenbuch reviews the latest sea-tested gear on page 10. Speaking of favorites, fishermen Harry Allen recently finished his 16-year rebuild of Shenangan. You can…

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