National Fisherman

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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

Michael Crowley

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

Deadliest Catch Season 20 F/V Wizard. Warner Bros photo.

Captain Colburn's secret weapon unveiled on Deadliest Catch

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Alexsa Rose (left) and Kimberly Ann running a tight race at Bar Harbor in Diesel Class M(B): 40 feet and over , 501 to 750 hp. Kimberly Ann won and took third in the Diesel Free for All. Jon Johanson photo.

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Lobster boat racers battle the rain at Bar Harbor

Michael Crowley

1620 Workwear fabric is sourced, cut, and sewn in the USA. 1620 Workwear photo.

1620 Workwear: USA made, USA tough

Ben Hayden

Seattle-based Integrity Machining has equipped nine new boats with 24-inch Kolstrand crab blocks with KYB radial piston motors, like the one seen here, and other deck gear. Photo by Integrity Machining

Kolstrand innovates crab blocks with rotary piston motors

Paul Molyneaux

Superior Marine block on F/V Paxton Leigh. Photo by Josh Todd

Superior Marine Products: The legacy of quality lobster blocks

Carli Stewart