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Larry Lauterbach, a renowned boatbuilder and highly decorated powerboat racer, recently published his autobiography, “Larry Lauterbach Legacy: A life in Hydroplane Building, Racing, Restoring.” We have featured Larry several times in PropTalk and always love hearing about the latest in his shop, so we recently caught up with him to discuss his new book. Stay tuned for announcements on future book signing events. PropTalk: How long have you been working on your book?

For Zeb Barlow, classic wooden workboats, specifically those built in Dorchester County, MD, are more than just a hobby; they are a passion. His family, the Todds, settled in Dorchester County during the 1600s, and he comes from a long line of working watermen. While Zeb went into the education sector, he never lost that passion for the water. The Mary Lynn was built by Milford Elliott in 1973.

Look at an MJM 47X in profile, and you might easily mistake this model for having a classic downeast layout. Viewed from inside, however, it quickly becomes clear that this boat belongs to a new breed of yachts designed for day-boating, entertaining in luxury, and cruising with every advantage modern technology has to offer. The MJM 47X brings modern day tech and performance to downeast design. Photos courtesy of MJM Yachts The biggest departure from the norm is the boat’s topsides use of space.

Our narrative now picks up from our last iteration, “Adventures in Boat Repair Part I: Shattered Dreams,” during late summer, 2023 when I trailered Soul Rebel back from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan to her homeport of Shady Side, MD.

In June, I found myself back aboard Geneviève, our 1988 Island Packet 31, underway on the Chesapeake with my dad, Darryl, during Sail250. It was the first time the two of us had taken her out together since she was purchased in November, 2022. Looking around the Bay that day, I couldn’t help but think about how much this place had provided our family and how much had changed since Geneviève first brought us here.

In June, I found myself back aboard Geneviève, our 1988 Island Packet 31, underway on the Chesapeake with my dad, Darryl, during Sail250. It was the first time the two of us had taken her out together since she was purchased in November, 2022. Looking around the Bay that day, I couldn’t help but think about how much this place had provided our family and how much had changed since Geneviève first brought us here.

Hundreds of powerboats will be on display during the Annapolis Powerboat Show, including some exciting premiering boats (you could be some of the first people to see them in person!). At print time, this was the current list, but sometimes things can change due to weather/scheduling conflicts, so be sure to visit annapolisboatshows.com for any updates. The Askari 65.

Bubbles sizzle in the water all around me as I leap from the stern of Kamalani. As I make my way over towards the doomed rocks of Black Rock Point, the remnants of the RMS Rhone begin to slowly appear out of the shadowy depths. She sank in this very spot during a hurricane in 1867, and more than 100 souls, including her captain, perished that night. Today, despite its tragic history, the legendary wreck off Salt Island is teeming with new life.

It’s hard to believe but summer is in fact coming to a close. As hard as that is to stomach, fall has its own set of charms, namely cooler weather, oyster festivals (hello ‘R’ months), and of course, our favorite charity fishing tournament: Fish For a Cure (F4AC). Help Team FishTalk/PropTalk Fish For a Cure! This year is the 20th annual event, and it takes place on Saturday, November 7. And as we’ve said many times in the past, this is way more than just a fishing tournament.

One of the most charming and delightful aspects of Annapolis is its walkability. Within a short walk from the show, you will find coffee shops, boater-friendly casual dining, live music, and late-night bars. Fine dining, museums, the Maryland State House, art galleries, and more are also just steps away. Here are some updates of what’s changed around town since last October and reminders of old favorites worth revisiting. Outdoor dining on Main Street.