Archive of Issues



November 2024

In this issue of CFN...    CFN Shakedown Cruise - Ron Poland’s Final Ride: a classic Duffy 35 Ask The Lobster Doc - Clues to fathoming how the lobster population is faring? Wheel Watch - Little River Boat Shop launches a Calvin Beal 44 Guest Column - Bill Ge...



October 2024

In this issue of CFN...  CFN Shakedown Cruise - Kyle Grant’s Crowley/Beal 33 joins the Gloucester tuna fleet Ray Starvish - A lifetime in the offshore fisheries Boat Reborn - South Wind: a 51-year-old Newman 36 earns her keep Alongshore - Resilience INSIDE:  NO...



September 2024

In this issue of CFN...  marine power issue Pick of the litter - What does a boat builder choose for a hull/engine combo when he builds his own lobster boat? 2024 Marine Engine Directory Daniel & Jacob: now that’s an engine room Cape Island Boats makes good use of the space aboard Mark Leach’s new Calvin Beal 44  Catch-22 - Give yourself a chance: training for fishing Fish Safe - Channel 16: The requirement to maintain watch ALSO INSI...



August 2024

In this issue of CFN...  Outboards & Oars - Cyrus Brown’s Nightmare: a family tradition continues Annual Lobster Settlement Index Update - A review of 2023 Vigilance: Fairhaven Shipyard hits “a home run” - Latest addition to the Nordic Inc. fleet Alongshore - Seattle’s Bar Harbor restaurant – and the $40 lobster roll New Boat - Sargent’s Custom Boats finishes a 41’ Northern Bay Sea Changes - How do you know? INSIDE: NOAA FIS...



July 2024

In this issue of CFN...  TUNA FOCUS Warning Shot - A Northern Bay 36, reborn and stretched  “Those big, beautiful fish” - Scenes from the Cadario family scrapbook Twisted - Oceanville builds a heavyweight tuna machine Whales: “Stop blaming the fishermen!” - Opinion based on first-hand experience Storm recovery assistance: “Maine can do better!” - A small wharf owner speaks out New Boat: Alice Frances - SW Boatworks’ Stewart Wo...



June 2024

In this issue of CFN...  Boat Reborn: Violet Renee - Mainely Boats’ Mike Hooper revisits a project 32 years later Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo - Report from the floor In celebration of the Maine Lobstermen’s Association  - 70 Years of leadership A lobsterman and a scientist sit down ... and talk Alongshore - Of poodle skirts and lobster prices Inside! NOAA Fisheries Navigator ALSO INSIDE: •  Along the Coast, Behind The Covers, C...



May 2024

In this issue of CFN...  CFN Shakedown Cruise - Aurora: a 730 MAN-powered Wayne Beal 42 2024 ME pogey season - Designated Partnership Agreement FAQs MassLA show wrap-up - Scenes from the 61st Annual Weekend in Hyannis View From the Wheelhouse - The incredible story of Howard Blackburn Catch-22 - Feeding Mainers ... and supporting the fleet ALSO INSIDE: •  Along the Coast, Behind The Covers, Coming Events, Letters, Shop Talk; and the in...



April 2024

In this issue of CFN...  Remembering Wally Gray - He marched on with a heavy heart The sky kings of the Georges Bank Air Force - Remembering the swordfish spotters of the 1970s 2024 ME Fishermen’s Forum wrap-up Inside! NOAA Fisheries Navigator ALSO INSIDE: •  Along the Coast, Behind The Covers, Coming Events, Letters, Shop Talk; and the industry's best-read Classifieds and MORE... • Don't forget to read and share all of our FREE Sa...



March 2024

In this issue of CFN...  2024 Show Preview - ME Fishermen’s Forum; Mass Lobstermen’s Annual Weekend Catch-22 - Understanding life in a coastal community R.E. Thomas Marine Hardware: “Fishermen first” - Ron Thomas’ legacy continues under new ownership Boat Reborn - Jenna Lee: Mass Fabrication keeps their promise Ask the Lobster Doc - A tale of two lobster nursery grounds Bearin’s - Some Forum memories courtesy of Belinda & Ben A...



February 2024

In this issue of CFN...  Mr. Pete joins the Boston fleet - Latest chapter in the Bramante family legacy REDDE is ready to help keep you safe  Deer Isle-based team makes sure you get back home Storm recovery information Alongshore - Lunch: it’s warm (and getting warmer),...



January 2024

In this issue of CFN...  Morning coffee with Chebeague Island’s Ernie Burgess Ask The Lobster Doc - Gimme shelter: the lobster nursery habitat lost & found Farrin’s Boatshop launches a pair of fancy “crossovers” - Two Mussel Ridge sportfishermen keep veteran shop b...



December 2023

In this issue of CFN... our Annual Boat Building Focus Issue • Josh Lee’s Kelsie Marie - A rugged recipe for an Osmond 46 • Vigilance below the waterline  - Underwater features of the new launch from Fairhaven Shipyard • Ocean Pride - New trawl...



November 2023

In this issue of CFN... CFN Shakedown Cruise - Fifth Generation: Mack Kelley’s custom Wesmac 46 Ask the Lobster Doc - Saving rocky intertidal lobster nursery habitat Boat Reborn - Lettie Elise: repowered, rebuilt, and liking it – a lot Fish Safe - Safety around wind farms: the USCG...



October 2023

In this issue of CFN... “This is the last one” - Calvin Beal Jr. builds a one-off 28 for himself Friendship Trap’s Jerry Wadsworth - A lot of miles; a lot of traps Jesse Rose - Cape Cod fisherman stays busy on both land & sea Off Course - Remembering Leeland Peabody: he came to race Alongshore - Keeping folks honest – it starts at the top INSIDE!!  NOAA FISHERIES NAVIGATOR ALSO INSIDE: •  Along the Coast, Bearin’s, B...



September 2023

In this issue of CFN... Chase Newbert’s Heather Elizabeth  - A hard-working 14-year-old gets a good start New England Propeller - Carrying on after Ron Dennis’ Welding & Marine - Father/son team of Dennis and Scott Smorch get it done 2023 Marine Engine Directory Bearin’s - Behind the scenes at the 2023 lobster boat races Catch-22 - The gentrification of the working waterfront Fish Safe - Weather data: it’s there to be used ALSO IN...



August 2023

In this issue of CFN... CFN Shakedown Cruise - Clark Island launches 46’ Jenna B for Mike Bartlett Ask the Lobster Doc - Juvenile lobsters & shifting sands of the low tide terrace Outboards & Oars - 86-year-old Bob Brown’s one-of-a-kind Dianne Marie Annual Lobster Set...



July 2023

In this issue of CFN... Wheel Watch  -  Obsession: a one-of-a-kind Young Brothers Bluefin Tuna Special Report - A deckload of information on stocks, feed, migration, and more! A reprieve for the lobster industry - News & reaction...



June 2023

In this issue of CFN... Wheel Watch - Dana Faulkingham’s still smiling: veteran builder hands the reins to son CFN Shakedown Cruise - Nick Saunders’ new Mussel Ridge 42 Alongshore - A change is gonna come ... like...



May 2023

In this issue of CFN... Dick Bridges - “There’s some things I want to say” The warrior women of Maine lobstering - Part II: Patrice McCarron of the Maine Lobstermen’s Association Catch-22 - The next generation: hope for the future Fish Safe - Electromagnetic waves: the good and the bad Off Course - 2023 Maine Lobster Boat Racing Association schedule ALSO INSIDE: •  Along the Coast, Bearin’s, Behind The Covers, Ble...



April 2023

In this issue of CFN... Boat Reborn - Saint James: 43 years young Lobster Doc: The steamy side of lobsters - Part V: Mating behavior  Alongshore - Post-Fishermen’s Forum reflections Outboards & Oars - Sam Schale builds a spec Crowley 23 New feature: Behind The Covers - The stories behind readers’ favorite cover shots INSIDE! NOAA FISHERIES NAVIGATOR ALSO INSIDE: •  Along the Coast, Bearin's, Coming Events, ...



March 2023

In this issue of CFN... David Goethel - A study in true grit The warrior women of Maine lobstering - Part I: Virginia Olsen of MLU Local 207 Rhode Island is taking care of business - Investing in Pt. Judith 2023 show preview • ME Fishermen’s Forum • Mass Lobstermen’s Weekend • Remembering Rick Knight • Thank you, Chilloa  ALSO INSIDE: •  Along the Coast, Bearin's, Coming Events, Catch-22, Fish-Safe, Shop Talk, MEFishability...



February 2023

In this issue of CFN... Boats of the Year 2022  - Supplement sponsored by Furuno Cover story: • Oystering on the Housatonic River - A look at CT’s commercial oyster fishery • Alongshore - Priceless in Seattle • Stacey Raymond of General Marine - Four decades in ... and loving it • Lobster Doc: The steamy side of lobsters - Part IV: Large brood stock  INSIDE:  NOAA FISHERIES NAVIGATOR ALSO INSIDE: •  Along the Coast, Bearin's,...



January 2023

In this issue of CFN... •CFN Shakedown Cruise – Tim Bunker’s new Crowley 36 •Catch-22 – Who owns the ocean?  Part II: Current users and bad data •Wheel Watch – Second Wind: John’s Bay’s latest is a 47’ fuel sipper •Kennebunkport’s Jimmy Gott – Veteran fisherman looks back on a life well-lived  •Fish Safe - Fish spine punctures and zoonotic infections are serious ALSO INSIDE: •  Along the Coast, Bearin's, Comin...



December 2022

In this issue of CFN... BOAT BUILDING FOCUS Why is there a truck on the cover of my CFN? - Haulin’ boats with Toppin’s Diesel’s Cory Austin Rose Marine - A Gloucester morning  with Frank Rose Sherrie Marie - A good case for sizing down Hamilton Mari...



November 2022

In this issue of CFN... CFN Shakedown Cruise - Dillan Cushman’s new Osmond 46 Volume 50 Part III - Who was doing what 50 years ago? Wheel Watch - Helen Marie: Oceanville Boatworks to the rescue Motivation - New scalloper/trawler joins the Cape May, NJ flee...



October 2022

In this issue of CFN... Wheel Watch - Lanie Perry: just don’t tell her she can’t Alongshore - Could PLBs have saved the Emmy Rose crew? Ask the Lobster Doc - The steamy side of lobsters: Part II Bearin’s – Snyder Boat Reborn - Willy Ogg’s Happy Trails 2.0 50th anni...



September 2022

In this issue of CFN... Welcome to Volume 50 - CFN founder Robin Alden looks back MARINE POWER FOCUS Downeast Diesel - Keeping ‘em going  Mattie & Ayva proves a point - 800-hp Yanmar is a good match for widened Wesmac 50 Richa...



August 2022

In this issue of CFN... Outboards & Oars - A new Lily for Captain Hollywood Ask the Lobster Doc - The steamy side of lobsters: Part I Susan Leigh - Latest Laudeman scalloper Boat Reborn - Dan Fernald & Wind Song – a good ...



July 2022

In this issue of CFN... TUNA FOCUS Sonny McIntire - “It’s the thrill of it” New boat: Ashley Rose - New Crowley 36 joins Cape Cod tuna fleet Dave Fyrberg - Been there; done that; still doing it Sara C: Dutch’...



June 2022

In this issue of CFN... Sargent’s Custom Boats – Launching a new one; rebirthing the first one CFN Shakedown Cruise – Channon Jones’ new Willis Beal 44 Three Girls: steady as she goes – Family operation is committed to doi...



May 2022

In this issue of CFN... SPECIAL FOCUS - BOATS REBORN • Capt’n Ben –  1979 meets 2022 • Miss Jennifer – “I think I’ve got her the way I want her” • April & Gail – Good for another 25 years • Revisiting C Rae – Reborn ....



April 2022

In this issue of CFN... Ocean Queen – New 88’ combination boat joins the New Bedford fleet CFN Shakedown Cruise – Mariah Eve – a Clark Island-finished Wesmac 50 Lobster Market Report – Pogie fishery stirs turmoil ...



March 2022

In this issue of CFN... 2021 ME lobster landings announced  -Record-breaking dollar value Wheel Watch - Grindle Built scallop drags: modern tech and traditional methods Andrew Joyce’s The Maine Reset - New documentary series about the industrialization of the Gulf of Maine Bearin’s - When the Shirley & Freeman became the Ann Alexander Lobster Market Report - Preserving the working waterfront  The Hard Way - Go look ...



February 2022

In this issue of CFN... BOATS OF THE YEAR 2021 REVIEW Special Supplement Sponsored by Furuno Wheel Watch - Meet Miss Madeleine – a 50’ Calvin Beal CFN Shakedown Cruise - Bobby Jones’ 44’ Bounty Hunter IV looks to bust 40 mph Lobster Market Report - Is ropeless hopeless? Outboards & Oars - Scalloping with a 23’ Crowley Inside! NOAA FISHERIES NAVIGATOR ALSO INSIDE: •  Along the Coast, Bearin's, Coming Events,...



January 2022

In this issue of CFN... CFN Shakedown Cruise - An Osmond 50 joins the Gloucester, MA fleet Maine Fishermen’s Forum & Mass Lobstermen’s Weekend cancelled  - March events fall victim to pandemic concerns  Wheel Watch - Lee Osgood’s 32’ Bellearini H&am...



December 2021

In this issue of CFN... BOAT BUILDING FOCUS Twilight II - Another wooden beauty from John’s Bay Boat Co. Gamage Shipyard - Iconic ME yard returns to its roots John Coffin & Tam O’Shanter - 45-year-old Carroll Lowell classic and ...



November 2021

In this issue of CFN... Outboards & Oars - Spencer Gamage: 17-year-old “mosquito fleet” veteran CFN Shakedown Cruise - First Mitchell Cove 42 from Feeney Boat Shop Wheel Watch - Oceanville Boatworks launches Mussel Ridge 50+ Lobster Market Report - The cost of a...



October 2021

In this issue of CFN... Michigan: 74 years of earning her keep - Fairhaven scalloper to be scrapped, but live on in new boat New NMFS whale rules > Maine Lobstermen’s Association speaks out > Summary table > LMA 1 FAQs Capt. Billy Haver: wearing the colors wi...



September 2021

In this issue of CFN... MARINE POWER 2021 • Anatomy of a repower • Milton Cat’s Kevin Hampson • 2021 Marine Engine Directory CFN Shakedown Cruise – John McCarthy’s new Dixon 45 Lobster Market Report – Is the $20 lobster roll her...



August 2021

In this issue of CFN...   CFN Shakedown Cruise – Ben Hardy’s new Wesmac 50 from Clark Island Boat Works   Lobster Market Report – Lobster 207 goes way outside it's local area code   Wheel Watch – Tenacious: a Calvin 42, finished Schlaefer style   Boats Reborn – Skid Row & Leanna: a Bruno 35 and a Greenwood 36   INSIDE - NOAA Fisheries Navigator   Also Inside: ...



July 2021

In this issue of CFN... Wheel Watch - Jim Bartlett & Pamela B: a love story   CFN Shakedown Cruise – This year’s Vondell Lea: a Calvin Beal 36   Boats Reborn - Laura S: a new chapter for 25-year-old Holland   Annual Lobster Settlement Update - Past predictions bear-up well under current landings   More than just lawyers - These maritime attorneys have deep ties to industry   ALSO: •  Alo...



June 2021

In this issue of CFN...   Wheel Watch - Carpe Diem: they grow ‘em big in Nova Scotia   CFN Shakedown Cruise - Josh Cates’ new Osmond 42   Ask the Lobster Doc - How do lobsters hear and “speak”?   Boats Reborn - Perseverance: a...



May 2021

In this issue of CFN...   Wheel Watch - Silver Dollar sized down:  A Willis Beal classic revisited   Wayne Beal’s Boat Shop - A good father/son team   Capt. John - Veteran offshore fisherman buys his first boat   Off Course - Full speed ahead on 2021 Maine lobster boat racing season   Maine lobster landings - A modest 5% dip in pandemic year   Boat Reborn - Sea Dog:  J...



April 2021

In this issue of CFN...   Wheel Watch – Father’s Son:  A fitting tribute   CFN Shakedown Cruise - John Tripp’s new Mussel Ridge 48   Moosabec Marine’s quest to build a better fiberglass skiff   One more time Part II – An afternoon with the first R&R Duffy 35   Lobster Market Re...



March 2021

In this issue of CFN...   SS Boats: Déjà vu and something new   CFN’s Lobster Market Report - A changing of the guard   Wheel Watch - Adding to Libby legacy, one little boat at a time   Rebuilt after fire - Prospector joins the New Bedford fleet   Ask the Lobster Doc - Where have all ...



February 2021

In this issue of CFN   Every picture tells a story - Excerpts from readers’ favorites    ME DMR Commissioner Pat Keliher’s year-end review   NEC lifejacket program summary report   ANNUAL INSERT: YEAR OF NEW BOATS 2020 REVIEW Special Supplement Sponsored by Furuno   ALSO Inside!...



January 2021

In this issue of CFN CFN Shakedown Cruise - Steve Geel’s new Willis Beal 44   Boats Reborn - T Jasons reborn as Wicked 28 & Wicked 35   Wheel Watch - Gumpin’ It with help from friends and family   Joey D joins Mid-Atlantic clam boat fleet      And of course: •  Along the Coast,...



December 2020

In this issue of CFN   The Kennedy brothers of Steuben, Maine - Kennedy Marine is a happening place   Holland 20: another pretty one joins the stable   Some memories with four of Beals Island’s best - Shared moments with legends Willis Beal, Osmond Beal, Calvin Beal Jr., and Ernest Libby   Andrew Go...



November 2020

In this issue of CFN   Al Eagles: “Go hard or stay home”   Boats Reborn – Lela Elizabeth: an OEM 42 (comfortably) rides again   Maine Fishermen’s Forum  - 2021 event cancelled, looking ahead to ‘22   Fish Safe - Tips to prevent dreaded onboard fires   And of course: • ...



October 2020

In this issue of Commercial Fisheries News   CFN Shakedown Cruise – Eugene Harrington's new Mussel Ridge 42   Boats Reborn – Edward Lee & Driftwood:  Danny Oliver revives two classics   Wheel Watch – Grandpa Randy builds one for Heather's Boys   Ask the Lobster Doc – Getting the most out ...



September 2020

In this MARINE POWER issue of Commercial Fisheries News   Tim Toppin's Suspect - What boat/power package does an engine guy buy?   A look at outboards 2020 - Things sure aren't getting any smaller   CFN's Marine Diesel Engine Directory   ALSO:   Small boats meant for big jobs -  A quick l...



August 2020

In this TUNA FOCUS issue of Commercial Fisheries News   Jackie Cadario – Life in the pulpit   Phil Graham's Wendy Leigh – A tuna machine   Tightlines Tackle – New owners, new location   ALSO:   Boat Reborn – Trudy Lee: repowered and ready to go back at it   B...



July 2020 - Homepage

In this issue of Commercial Fisheries News   A CFN meet-up with David Cousens – New chapter, new grounds, new boat   Wheel Watch – Chasing Mary B with Capt. Dan   Off Course – Updated lobster boat race schedule;  Amazing Grace revisited, from the CFN archives   Annual lobster settle...



June 2020

In this issue of Commercial Fisheries News   One more time – Richard Duffy and Spencer Lincoln join forces once again   CFN Shakedown Cruise – Barry Catlin’s new Young Brothers 45   Wheel Watch – Shelby E: Better than new   Patriarch joins Cape May scallop fleet   New B...



May 2020

In this issue of Commercial Fisheries News   CFN Shakedown Cruise  - Joe Bennett’s new Calvin Beal 42   Aarsheim Junior - New 92’ steel scalloper joins New Bedford fleet   Ask the Lobster Doc - How lobsters eat:  Understanding their relationship with food   Fish Safe  - Fishing in...



April 2020

In this issue of Commercial Fisheries News   Maine lobster landings - A dip in volume, but still over 100 million lbs; value up 20%   Viking Power joins New Bedford scallop fleet   Boat Reborn - Phoenix:  A 42-year-old  wooden classic back at it   Progress report from the Maine Lobster Marketing Collaborative   Photo gallery - Photos from this year’s Maine Fishermen’s Forum &n...



March 2020

In this issue of Commercial Fisheries News Boat Reborn - De-Dee-Mae II: New power for her 40th birthday CFN   Shakedown Cruise - New Osmond 40 for Darren Ames   Wheel Watch - Coombs Cove 22, 26 & 29: Old...



February 2020

The Commercial Fisheries News YEAR OF NEW BOATS 2019 REVIEW - Special Supplement Sponsored by Furuno     • Remembering Deep Sea Dave Hildreth A sitdown with Hugh Bishop, John Borden, and Charlie Raymond     •...



January 2020

The Annual Commercial Fisheries News Boat Building Issue   CFN Shakedown Cruise Jake Thompson’s new Wayne Beal 50   Boat Reborn Duchess: a 30’ Holland recrowned   Off Course A ride to remember on the Stella Ann ...



December 2019

The Annual Commercial Fisheries News Boat Building Issue   Including: • Roscoe Ryan • Sarah Christina • New Nautilus road man • Lonnie’s Hydraulics   CFN’S Shakedown Cruise Travis Aiken’s new Calvin Beal 44   Boat Reborn Lady Patricia: a 34’ Stanley Greenwood gets a facelift     And of course: •  Brian Robbins' Bearin's;  Letters, Lobster Market Report, Sea Chan...



November 2019 - Homepage

In this issue of Commercial Fisheries News   Grant Moore: "It's all about the challenge"   Wheel Watch – Mike Newbert keeps things rolling at R.E. Thomas   Boat Reborn – Farrin's Boatshop gives Salty Cod a new lease on life   Off Course – Coming clean: the nitrous oxide experime...



October 2019 - Homepage

In this issue of Commercial Fisheries News   A Sunday morning  with the Durkees of Islesboro • 8   CFN Shakedown Cruise • 14 Jeff Woodman's Calvin Beal 34 Captain Carl   Boat Reborn • 20 Galatea: a vintage BHM 25 begins a new career   Wheel Watch • 24 Blue Sky for John & Sa...



September 2019 - Homepage

In this issue of Commercial Fisheries News: MARINE POWER ISSUE   Will Morey: Billings Diesel’s road warrior   Nautilus Marine: a look at the propeller side of things   CFN’s Marine Diesel Engine Directory   CFN Shakedown Cruise –  A new John’s Bay 45 for Ed Munsey   Boat Reborn – Just ...



August 2019 - Homepage

In this issue of Commercial Fisheries News:   CFN Shakedown Cruise – Clayton Joyce’s new 36’ Alyssa Norene from Eaton’s Boat Shop   Boat Reborn – A Stanley 36 gets a second life   Wheel Watch – Little boats doing very big things   Stonington rally – ME lobstermen gather to protest whale ...



July 2019 - Homepage

In this issue of Commercial Fisheries News:   TUNA FOCUS:   Bradley Simmons: a love for the big fish • 10   Bob Campbell: still movin' those fish • 16   So … what makes for a good tuna boat, anyway? • 18   Annual lobster settlement index • 34 Researchers ask: How accurate is i...



June 2019 - Homepage

In this issue of Commercial Fisheries News: Just in time for Father's Day, our special "Family Style" section featuring: •  Fathers & sons:  The Farrins launch two for the Nunans. •  Cutler's Lemieux family: A three generation Obsession. •  Salt Brothers: Spend some time aboard the Touch Of Gray with Paul Hood and Keith ...



May 2019 - Homepage

In this issue of Commercial Fisheries News:   • Tom Folsom: adventures of an easy rider  – Stories from a life well-lived   • Wheel Watch – Corea, ME lobsterman upgrades to a Mussel Ridge 48   • CFN Shakedown Cruise – A new Calvin Beal 44 for Eric Knight and Novi the Chocolate Lab   • Wesmac launches Super 46 for Maine Marine Patrol And of course: •  Brian Robbin's Bearin's;  CFN's...



April 2019 - Homepage

In this issue of Commercial Fisheries News:   • Maine lobster landings - Up in volume and value; nearly hit 120 million lbs.  State's fisheries exceed $600 million mark for just third time ever.   •  Editorial -  Maine lobster landings drive fishing economy.   Also: Coverage of this year's Maine Fishermen's Forum, including: •  MFF honors Coast Guard; salutes nurses for free check-ups. ...



March 2019 - Homepage

Special SHOW issue of Commercial Fisheries News: •  John Farrell: a major league love of fishing    •  CFN Shakedown Cruise – Mike Cota’s new Mussel Ridge 46   •  Progress report from the ME Lobster Marketing Collaborative    •  Wheel Watch – Bill Boies’ Zero Nine – a  comfortable...



February 2019 - Homepage

In this issue of Commercial Fisheries News: • CFN's annual "NEW BOATS 2018 REVIEW" – sponsored by Furuno. Don't miss this special supplement recapping new boat launches from the pages of CFN over the past year.  Must read.  Must save. • CFN Shakedown Cruise – Jeff Davis’s new South Shore 42 • Wheel Watch – S...



January 2019 - Homepage

In this issue of Commercial Fisheries News: •  New scalloper Selje joins New Bedford fleet •  CFN Shakedown Cruise – Ted Christie’s new Calvin Beal 44 •  “People have been great to me” – A chat with veteran NH fisherman Mike Flanigan •  A special Bearin’s – Last Haul   And, of course:   Brian Robbin...



December 2018 - Homepage

In this issue of Commercial Fisheries News: It's CFN's Annual Boat Building Focus and we've got a good one for you, including the following profiles: • Esposito's Welding:  "We're here for the fishermen." •  Impact:  New addition to the ME Marine Patrol fleet. •  Mike Light:  Going out on top. •  Billings & Cole...



November 2018 - Homepage

In this issue of Commercial Fisheries News:   New Boats – Wayne Beal 36 MJR; John’s Bay 42 Island Magic CFN Shakedown Cruise – Alan Marriner’s new Osmond 46 Kryptonite Wheel Watch – Norman Libby’s Miss Eunilah – back to basics Herring: how much and who will get it? Off Course – The (whole) Captain Jac...



October 2018 - Homepage

In this issue of Commercial Fisheries News: CFN's Annual Women in the Fisheries Issue with special coverage, including:   •  Featured profile –  Joyce Rowley interviews fishery policy analyst Katie Almeida. •  Essay –  No Women Onboard.  CFN contributor Susan Pollack's personal account of life as a groundbre...



September 2018 - Homepage

In this issue of Commercial Fisheries News:   •  CFN Shakedown Cruise.  Matt Shepard's new Morgan Bay 43.   •  Wheel Watch.  Brown Eyed Women:  A Novi reborn.   •  Gear Talk Part II:  Susan Mortgu and David Santos of ZF Marine.   •  New Boats.  Two more launches h...



August 2018 - Homepage

In this issue of Commercial Fisheries News: It's our annual MARINE POWER ISSUE, chock full of good stuff, including: •  A visit with Bob T.  Mr. Tokarczyk and the John Deere story. •  Gear Talk, Part I.  We talk drivetrains with North Atlantic Power Products' Zac Poland. •  CFN's Annual Marine Diesel Engine Directory –...



July 2018 - Homepage

In this issue of Commercial Fisheries News:  •  CFN Shakedown Cruise.  Stevie Carver's new Holland 35.  Another Dirls replaces Carver's Bigger Dirls that was lost to fire. •  Wheel Watch.  Young Calvin Beal's Vondell Lea – Version 3.0.  •  Off Course.  Richard Olson's new 36 and blasts from the past.  Let's go racing. ...



June 2018 - Homepage

In this issue of Commercial Fisheries News: •  Annual lobster settlement index.  Does settlement migration explain catch decline? •  CFN Shakedown Cruise.  Skipper Alley's new Wayne Beal 42. •  Wheel Watch.  Little River launches another jumbo Osmond.   Also in this issue: •  Ask the Lobster Doc.  The sea also rises at low tide. •  Sea Changes.  Battle of the titans in the all-important Gulf Stream. •  Off ...



May 2018 - Homepage

In this issue of Commercial Fisheries News:   •  Profile.  John Peabody:  In it for the long haul. •  CFN Shakedown Cruise.  Chris Kelsey's new Crowley 36. •  A visit with Bill Putnam of Yale Cordage.  From purse seiner to company president. •  Wheel Watch.  Spencer Thompson's Maxed Out:  Let there be headlights. And from Joyce Rowley: •  Update on provisions to protect right whales. •  NOAA Fisher...



April 2018 - Homepage

In this issue of Commercial Fisheries News:  •  Kristan Porter.  Q&As with the MLA's new president. •  CFN Shakedown Cruise.  Ron Weeks’ new Calvin Beal 42. •  Maine lobster landings.  2017 landings dip as expected, still top 100 million lbs. •  Wheel Watch.  Taylored Boats revives Willis Beal model line. •  Awards and photo gallery from this year's Maine Fishermen's Forum.  Also, from Joyce Rowley: •  North...



March 2018 - Homepage

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December 2017

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November 2017

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October 2017

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September 2017 - Homepage

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