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Michael Crowley

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Michael Crowley is the former Boats & Gear editor for National Fisherman.

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Farrin’s Boatshop made several modifications to the Miss Quahog, a 45-foot lobster boat. Farrin's Boatshop photo.

Upgrading Miss Quahog

The 34-foot boat currently being built at Next Gen Fab will have a strong resemblance to the Arctic Blonde, which was launched in August 2023. Next Gen Fab photo.

Trailerable 34-footer will pack lots of fishing power

Lee Shore Boat’s newest addition to the Salish Seafoods fleet is the Seahawk, Salish Seafoods’ second 40’ x 14’ outboard powered aluminum scow for its oyster and clam operations. Lee Shore Boats photo.

A one-stop boatyard in Washington

Oceanville Boatworks is building a 48-foot Mussel Ridge lobster boat that should be completed in February. Dwight Staples photo.

All composite, all the time in Maine

The halibut schooners Grant, Seymour and Vansee are yearly hauled out at Port Townsend Shipwrights Co-Op. Port Townsend Shipwrights Co-Op photo.

Century-old halibut schooners restored in Port Townsend

The Sea Princess sponsoring is nearly completed. The bow has been extended; the hull was reframed and most of the new hull plating is in place. Giddings Boatworks photo.

Sponsoning is steady work at Giddens Boatworks

In the Fastest Lobster Boat race, Maria’s Nightmare II leads Black Diamond and La Bella Vita. Maria’s Nightmare II won, Black Diamond dropped out, leaving La Bella Vita in second place. Jon Johansen photo.

Record-setting fleet at Winter Harbor wraps up Maine Lobster Boat Racing

At Long Island the best battle was between Lynn Marie and Black Diamond. In the Gasoline Class E race it looks like Black Diamond is ahead but at the finish Lynn Marie slid by for the win. Jon Johansen photo.

Maine Lobster Boat Racing season’s home stretch

In the Diesel Free-for-All, the Regency is trying to keep pace with Lil’ Lisa Maria and Mean Kathleen. Lil’ Lisa Maria won at 42 mph, Mean Kathleen took second and Regency placed fourth. Jon Johansen photo.

Maine Lobster Boat Racing heads toward home stretch

The 34-foot, 53-year-old Dab Chick has gained five fish holds, a new fuel tank space (white hold) and a trolling cockpit at the transom. Coamings down the center of the deck will support a sliding drum on an I-beam. Veronica Staggs photo.

Alaska yard helps fishermen diversify