Chesapeake Bay Watermen and Canadian-built Boats
Introduction
Chesapeake Bay watermen have been using Canadian-built boats for decades. Provincial 42′ and 45′ workboats from Provincial Boat and Marine of Prince Edward Island, Canada have been a common sight in the region. There is also a growing trend of watermen using fiberglass workboats built by Cory Guimond of Millennium Marine of Miramichi, New Brunswick. In this article, we will explore the use of Canadian-built boats by Chesapeake Bay watermen.
Canadian-built Boats Used by Chesapeake Bay Watermen
Cory Guimond of Millennium Marine of Miramichi, New Brunswick, has built two boats that were recently delivered to the Chesapeake Bay region. Long-time waterman Maurice Bosse of Montross, VA, received delivery of a NuWave 37, powered by two 350 h.p. Suzuki outboards that can push it up to 40 knots. The new boat is used mostly to haul pots to and from the crabbing grounds and onshore cleaning. Many Virginia’s crab fishermen have switched to working from trailered small outboard boats that allow them to move quickly into areas where crabs are more plentiful. The new 37-footer can move pots quicker, as Bosse says, “It takes too much time to move them around in the small boats we are working.”
Intriguing and Rich History of Maurice Bosse
Maurice Bosse’s family has an interesting and rich history. He is the grandson of the late legendary Dutchman George Robberecht and his wife Hermina. The Oct. 1988 issue of National Fisherman P. 31 story entitled “A pioneer in marketing live eels” tells Robberecht’s story. Their business thrived on the bay until conservation efforts to preserve the eel population limited commercial harvesting of eels.
New Smith Point Sea Rescue Vessel
The new Smith Point Sea Rescue (SPSR) vessel, Rescue III was christened at a 50th anniversary ceremony in May at Reedville, VA. The new Donelle 35 hull is 34′ 8″ LOA, 13′ beam, and 44″ draft with an 18, 000 lb. displacement. The volunteer rescue group has served the Potomac River region for a half-century, towing boaters, including commercial fishing boats that have broken down or grounded in shallow waters or delivered fuel to those who have run out. The christening of any boat is an exciting time and SPSR dedicated members were chosen to christen the new boat.
Conclusion
The use of Canadian-built boats by Chesapeake Bay watermen is not new. Bosse’s NuWave 37 and SPSR’s Rescue III are two recent additions to the fleet. Chesapeake Bay watermen continue to work hard to feed the region and beyond, using the best tools available to them. As the fishing industry evolves, boats like these will remain essential for generations to come.
Keywords
Chesapeake Bay
Canadian-built boats
Provincial Boat and Marine
Cory Guimond
Millennium Marine
NuWave 37
Smith Point Sea Rescue
Originally Post From https://www.nationalfisherman.com/mid-atlantic/canadian-built-workboats-arrive-in-chesapeake-bay
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