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George Butler built Wayne Fisher's seine skiff in 2001. Larry Chowning photo.

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Skiffs ‘fill the bill’ for Chesapeake river fishermen

Larry Chowning

In the Diesel Class N race at Stonington, Maine, the Natalie E. finishes barely ahead of Obsession, winning at 40.1 mph. The Terrie J took third. Jon Johansen photo.

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Stonington Lobster Boat Racing never disappoints

Michael Crowley

Howard Makela restored the bow decking on the 71-year-old salmon troller the Claire H, replacing the original planked and caulked decking with marine-grade plywood. Howard Makela photo.

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Makela Boatworks rebuilding 1952 salmon troller

Michael Crowley

The team at Outcast Marine in Des Allemands, La., has done most of the work modifying James Bruce’s snapper grouper boat; the current phase includes add trim tabs to help get the bow down. Paul Molyneaux photo.

Southern Comfort: OXE diesel outboards debut in the Gulf

Paul Molyneaux

The Grace Marie underway before the sinking. Paul Spillane photo via NTSB.

Doubler-plated hull failure likely sank Gloucester dragger in 2022, NTSB says

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The Supersonic was one of two Bristol Bay gillnetters built by Rozema Boat Works this past spring with a pair of Cummins 600-hp 8.3 diesels. Rozema Boat Works photo.

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More bow- and stern-picker combination boats for Bristol Bay

Michael Crowley

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DuraBrite lights the way for fishermen from Alaska to Maine and beyond

Carli Stewart

The 367.5'x56' processing vessel M/V Excellence recently underwent a refit at Everett Ship Repair in Everett, Wash. ESR photo.

Everett Ship Repair completes refit of processor M/V Excellence

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Getting on step and making 40 mph, the Battleship undergoing sea trials near Bellingham, Washington. The next step is a barge ride to Nanek, and the run to Egegik. Brad A. Meier photo.

Under Wraps

Paul Molyneaux

At Rockland’s last race of the day, the Fastest Lobster Boat, La Bella Vita and Witching Hour are bow-to-bow. Maria’s Nightmare II (not shown) won the race at 49 mph. La Bella Vita took second at 41 mph and Witching Hour was third. Jon Johansen photo.

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Maine Lobster Boat Racing kicks off 2023 season

Michael Crowley

The 40' x 16.5' Capt. William was launched in May for planting oyster shells and spat on Virginia leased oyster grounds. Larry Chowning photo.

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Virginia oysterman builds himself a new planter vessel

Larry Chowning