PropTalk Magazine

PropTalk, established in the summer of 2005 in Annapolis by enthusiastic boaters of the Chesapeake Bay, is dedicated to the boating community. The company publishes PropTalk Magazine, a monthly print magazine that highlights Chesapeake Bay powerboating and the vibrant lifestyle associated with it. Each edition of PropTalk is available at over 850 strategically selected and closely monitored locations across the mid-Atlantic region. Rather than trying to cover everything, PropTalk focuses on in-depth storytelling, showcasing the individuals, locations, vessels, personalities, and events that contribute to making the Chesapeake Bay one of the top boating destinations in the world.

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Volts and Jolts: Hot New Marine Electronics for 2025

2 weeks ago | proptalk.com | Lenny Rudow

Every year marine electronics manufacturers introduce their cool new goodies at the Miami International Boat Show in February, so we jumped on an airplane and endured two days in the torturous South Florida heat (while there were eight inches of snow blanketing Chesapeake Country… snicker, snicker), to bring you the latest news for 2025. Simrad announced a new NSS 4 MFD designed to boost navigational performance and control.
Boat Review: ArrowCat 20CC

1 month ago | proptalk.com | Lenny Rudow

Anyone who’s been aboard a powercat already knows that twin hulls smooth out the ride in a way a monohull just can’t match. This is especially true when considering small boats, since diminutive monohulls tend to have less V in their hulls than larger ones. And while there were lots of choices for small powercats on the market years ago, today they’re few and far between.
Boat Review: Princess S65, Wearing the Crown

2 months ago | proptalk.com | Lenny Rudow

You must be born a sovereign to be a princess, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find ways to feel like royalty—and stepping aboard a Princess S65 will certainly take you there. The life of royals is one of luxury, and on this yacht, you’ll be kicking back in massive bow loungers, lying down on an epic cockpit sunpad, and sitting on satin-finish Rovere oak furniture. You’ll be ensconced in elegance and surrounded by sleek.
How To Buy a Boat: 10 Tips for First-Time Buyers

Jan 12, 2025 | proptalk.com | Zuzana Prochazka

If you’re thinking of buying a boat but don’t know where to start, don’t worry. The process isn’t as daunting as it seems and there are plenty of resources to help along the way. Here are 10 quick tips to make it easy. 1. Identify the right boat. Are you looking for a classic, sailboat, powerboat, tow-sports boat, catamaran, pontoon, or fishing boat? This is the most critical step of the purchase, so give it lots of thought. 2. Decide on new or pre-owned.
Boat Review: Nimbus 305 Coupe

Jan 10, 2025 | proptalk.com | Lenny Rudow

In recent years Scandinavian design has taken the boating market in America by storm, but the name Nimbus is hardly a new one. In fact, these Swedish mariners have been building boats going all the way back to 1968—and when you see the Nimbus 305 Coupe, you’ll discover that they know a thing or two about how to build a boat over there in Viking-land. Despite being both advanced and rugged it’s not even the build that’s the main story with this boat. Yes, it’s vacuum infused with a Divinycell core.
Fishing Hot Spot: Kiptopeke State Park | PropTalk

Nov 12, 2024 | proptalk.com | Kaylie Jasinski

Kiptopeke State Park: more species than you can shake a stick at, tons of history, and sometimes, the fish even jump right into the boat—what more could you ask for?!Two years ago, some of the PropTalk/FishTalk crew headed south to fish the concrete ships at Kiptopeke State Park in Cape Charles, VA, and it was one of the most fun and productive fishing days of the whole year. This year, we decided early on that we had to return.
Easy Chartering Part Three: Tips for Making it Through the First Stressful Day

Nov 1, 2024 | proptalk.com | Zuzana Prochazka

Over the last few months we’ve been running a three-part series on beginning chartering. Part I included tips on managing the decisions and bureaucracy of charter setup, and Part II focused on how to embrace a powercat, which is most likely the type of boat you’ll have on a weeklong charter in another country. In Part III, we’ll describe the first day of charter which is always chaotic and never easy.
Boat Review: Sea-Doo FishPro Apex 300

Oct 9, 2024 | proptalk.com | Kaylie Jasinski

The FishPro lineup from Sea-Doo has been around since 2019, but for 2025, Sea-Doo has introduced an exclusive model: the Sea-Doo FishPro Apex 300.
Easy Chartering Part Two: Tips for Managing a Charter Powercat

Oct 2, 2024 | proptalk.com | Zuzana Prochazka

Last month, we introduced our three-part series on beginning chartering which included the first part on managing the decisions and bureaucracy of embarking on a charter vacation. This leaves us with two more installments: managing the model of boat you’re likely to encounter on charter, and not being intimidated by the long checklist of the crazy first day. Here in Part II, we’ll dive into the specifics of the charter boat. Chartering can mean just about anything.
Boat Review: Bayliner Trophy T29 Explorer | PropTalk

Sep 25, 2024 | proptalk.com | Lenny Rudow

You want to hit the pause button on life and get away for long weekends of boating anytime you please? You want to drop a line and catch a fish or two? You want to zip around the Bay with techy perks like Mercury VesselView and a nine-inch Simrad NSS EVO 3S at the helm? Of course you do—but in this day and age it can be challenging to find a boat that can do all this yet fits into a 30-foot slip and doesn’t cost more than your house. Enter: the Bayliner Trophy T29 Explorer.