Boat U.S. - January 2008 - (Page 2) VOL. XIII, NO. 1 January 2008 EDITORIAL OFFICES 880 S. Pickett St. Alexandria, VA 22304 PHONE: 703-461-2864 FAX: 703-461-2845 e-mail: magazine@boatus.com address change: 800-395-2628 features 18 These Movies Rated Arrrrr A handful of great feature films have tried to capture the true essence of boating and fishing. Here are our favorites; vote for your’s online. 26 PUBLISHER EMERITUS Richard Schwartz EDITOR & PUBLISHER Michael G. Sciulla MANAGING EDITOR Elaine Dickinson ASSOCIATE EDITORS Ryck Lydecker Michael Vatalaro ASSISTANT EDITOR Scott Croft CONSUMER EDITOR Caroline Ajootian TRAVEL EDITOR Tony Gibbs ART DIRECTOR Carla Shamblen GRAPHIC DESIGN Rick Kelvington Marcus Floro DIRECTOR OF DIGITAL IMAGERY Michel Istaphanous ADVERTISING SALES William J. McVey, Jr. PHONE: 212-316-0383 800-447-4766 FAX: 212-666-1980 billm@mcveymichaels.com Waterfront Living Chris Skulikidis chris@mcveymichaels.com Susan L.B. Clifford PHONE: 410-820-0290 FAX: 801-981-6154 boatusmagazine@hughes.net CIRCULATION MANAGER Lauren James CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING PHONE: 888-282-2628 FAX: 703-461-4664 Member Services: 800-395-2628 ©BoatU.S. MAGAZINE (ISSN 1090-1272) Published bimonthly by Boat Owners Association of The United States, 880 South Pickett St., Alexandria, VA 22304 (six issues). Periodicals Postage Paid at Alexandria, VA. and at additional mailing offices. Subscription is $6.00 annually to BoatU.S. members. Contact BoatU.S. for permission to reprint articles, (703) 461-2864. POSTMASTER: Send Change of Address to BoatU.S. Magazine, 880 South Pickett St., Alexandria, VA 22304 (2008). 22 Towing with New Diesels Cleaner, quieter and more fuel efficient than gas engines, lightduty diesels are making their Photo by Doug Smith/Chattanooga Area CVB way into mid-sized tow vehicles, offering unsurpassed towing performance with less pain at the pump. 26 Cruising Opry Country Tennessee’s Boating Trail is now complete. Transient facilities are now no more than an easy day’s cruise apart along this 800-mile route from Knoxville to Nashville. 32 32 Waterfront Living: Solomons Island Long considered by Chesapeake Bay boaters as one of the more attractive places to keep a boat, Solomons Island, MD may soon become one of the best places to call home. 38 DIY: The Unvarnished Truth On Brightwork Several professional refinishers share their secrets for varnishing wood trim using techniques they’ve mastered for megayachts. 44 No Job for Amateurs Guys: Ever wondered why there aren’t more women in the helm seat? Look in the mirror, then hire a professional. departments On The Cover: A historic wooden dory floats quietly at the docks of the Calvert Marine Museum on Back Creek off the Patuxent River in Solomons, MD. Photo by Jim Kirby. Photo by Jim Kirby 4 6 16 17 30 35 36 42 Behind The Buoy BoatU.S. Reports Member Forum Cap’n Drew Boat Smart Waterfront Marketplace Ask Chuck Hot Tips 48 50 52 54 55 56 64 64 Seaworthy Tangled Line 2nd Time Around Good Foundations At Your Service BoatU.S. Exchange Behind the Boat Where Our Flags Fly 2 BoatU.S. Magazine January 2008
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