PropTalk Magazine

03/10/2025

I know, I know, it’s a boating magazine. But if you’re an angler with engine problems, pulled your vessel from the slip during wintertime, or just want to give the ol’ girl a break, look no further than the shorelines of the Chesapeake to tickle your fishing fancy.
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Experience the vast shoreline fishing opportunities the Chesapeake Bay has to offer, from Maryland’s Eastern Shore to the shadow of our nation’s capital.

03/07/2025

You say you love cats, but you want one that’s small enough to easily trailer and simple enough to easily maintain? ArrowCat Boats

You say you love cats, but you want one that’s small enough to easily trailer and simple enough to easily maintain? Check out the ArrowCat 20CC.

03/06/2025

Meet the PropTalk Team continues with the Ewenson boys: Malcolm (who brings the fun) and Angus (chief in charge of naps).

03/05/2025

We're excited to introduce our amazing team, beginning with publisher Mary Iliff Ewenson. Stay tuned to meet more team members.

03/05/2025

Well, the early forecasts of a mild winter didn’t turn out so well. But at least it is almost over. The groundhog has spoken, and the days are getting noticeably longer, so spring can’t be too far away. In the meantime, area shops are staying busy; most are reporting full schedules and plenty of work. Presented by Bay Shore Marine Engines

Captain Rick Franke brings us the March 2025 Chesapeake Bay Boatshop Reports from marinas and boatshops around the Chesapeake region.

02/27/2025

The SS United States departed Philadelphia Wednesday on its way to become an artificial reef.

02/27/2025

Peggy was built in 1925 by Harry Hudgins and was originally used in the pound net fishery. This year marks her 100th anniversary. Presented by Annapolis Gelcoat & Restoration

The Mathews, Virginia, built deck boat Peggy, built in 1925, is celebrating her 100th anniversary in 2025 with a fundraiser to support restoration efforts.

02/25/2025

The Tri-State Marine annual spring pre-season sales event is here!

SPRING IS COMING! OUR ANNUAL PRE-SEASON SALE IS ALREADY HERE.

Debating on waiting? Ask anyone — now is the very best time to buy a new boat! With incredible offers from Grady-White, Parker Offshore and Yamaha, combined with big Pre-Season discounts direct from Tri-State Marine, you'll save thousands.

It's simple, the $$ that you will save on your new boat purchase now will easily offset your cost to carry the boat until Summer. Stop-by or give us a call, we’ll show you a direct comparison between buying now and later! And yes, we take trades or we can offer you full brokerage services.

And, if you choose to finance your new boat, rates are the best that they’ve been in over a year!

You can view all of our inventory here: https://www.tristatemarine.com/our-inventory

02/25/2025

If you hadn't yet heard of this great event, keep an eye out for the 2025 date! It's fun, supports a great cause, and the author participates from his Jet Ski.

The CRAB Cup Poker Pursuit allows powerboat skippers to join sailors in a day of fun on the water in support of CRAB while competing for prizes.

02/24/2025

Vessel safety checks are free, and there's no penalty if you don't pass. So really, there's absolutely no reason not to get one!

The purpose of the Vessel safety check is to provide the boat owner/operator with an independent assessment of their vessel. Best of all? It's free!

02/20/2025

Have an interest in the weather and forecasting? Want to learn more about it in order to make your boating life safer and more enjoyable? Check out these upcoming webinars!

SpinSheet will host Mark Thornton of LakeErieWX for three weather forecasting webinars... boaters may sign up for one or the bundle of three!

02/18/2025

"Age may make us wiser, but it has the opposite effect on agility and endurance. We often hear of sailors switching from sail to trawlers as balance and strength leave them, but what of us powerboaters? We laugh at the ancient mariners whose boats never leave the slips and have transformed into floating condos. Now I am one of them and find myself searching for a better solution."

When the author's 28-foot boat became harder to maintain, he decided to downsize to a 23-footer which ultimately led to more boating days on the water.

02/17/2025

While Melody Holmes first learned to fish as a child, it wasn’t until later in life that she really took up the hobby in earnest. She began volunteering with the Coastal Conservation Association Maryland, and last year was named the president of CCA’s Baltimore chapter. We recently caught up with Melody to learn more about her passion for fishing and her work with CCA. Check out the full interview at https://www.proptalk.com/bay-people-melody-holmes-cca-baltimore-president
FishTalk Magazine Presented by Herrington Harbour Marina Resorts

02/14/2025

Dreaming of a warm-weather escape? Check out our three-part series on how to plan a charter vacation!

So, you want to charter a boat, but have no idea how to go about it? Chartering is easier than you think, and we'll break it down in our three-part series.

02/12/2025

We're honored to have received a merit award in this years Boating Writers International contest at the Miami International Boat Show for our video of the Bayliner Boats Element E18 with Riverside Marine

PropTalk editor Kaylie Jasinski walks you through her recent purchase of a used powerboat and gives you a rundown on some of the unique features of this Bayl...

02/12/2025

While the Coast Guard does send official annual renewal notices by U.S. mail, other notices being received by boaters are not from the Coast Guard but rather third-party companies whose name or return addresses may appear similar to that of the official U.S. Coast Guard National Vessel Documentation Center (NVDC).

BoatUS is advising boaters to be wary of any letter arriving by U.S. mail offering USCG documentation renewal, which can lead to confusion and higher costs.