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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Classic Boat: Sawdust, Mast and Mallet-Built Thomas Point 43

2 weeks ago | proptalk.com | Kaylie Jasinski

The premier issue of PropTalk hit newsstands in July 2005, and a very special boat named Sawdust graced that inaugural cover. She is a Thomas Point 43, built by Mast and Mallet in Edgewater, MD. Captain Rick Franke reached out to the builder, Joe Reid, and you can read more about his take on the legacy of Sawdust in the July issue. Now we get to hear from the current owner, Thomas Menighan, whose love affair with big boats, and specifically powerboats, didn’t begin until later in life.
Electric Boats: Trickling Down the Tributaries

2 weeks ago | proptalk.com | Lenny Rudow

Pop Quiz: If your powerboat has a very thirsty V8, does driving a Prius make up for your carbon footprint? Probably not. And even if it did, though we boaters are among those who care the most about our aquatic environment, we have to fess up to the fact that we use a ridiculous amount of fuel to get from Point A to Point B.
Classic Boat: 1965 Bertram 20 Moppie—She’s Got a Lot of Spirit! | PropTalk

3 weeks ago | proptalk.com | Kaylie Jasinski

Bertram Yachts grew out of the legendary 1960 Miami-Nassau powerboat race. Moppie, a 30-foot wooden prototype with a deep-vee hull, designed by C. Raymond Hunt for Richard Bertram, won the race and even set a new course record. After the race, a mold was cast from Moppie, leading to the first fiberglass Bertram 31. The next year, Bertram again won the Miami-Nassau race but this time in the fiberglass version of the original prototype.
Boat Review: Ranger Tugs R-31 CB

1 month ago | proptalk.com | Lenny Rudow

The Chesapeake Bay is a vast and wonderful waterway, with more than 11,600 miles of shoreline, 4480 square miles of surface area, 50 major tributaries, and hundreds of ports and towns awaiting your visit—but if you cruise these waters on the wrong type of boat, you’ll be in for turbulent rides and rudimentary living conditions. You say you’d hoped to enjoy aquatic expeditions all across Chesapeake Country without roughing it? Then you need a boat like the Ranger Tugs R-31 CB.
See the Bay: St. Mary's County, MD

1 month ago | proptalk.com | Kaylie Jasinski

Drive about an hour and a half south from Annapolis and you will hit the tip of St. Mary’s County, MD, home to my alma mater, St. Mary’s College of Maryland. Prior to attending college there, I can’t say I spent too much time in Southern Maryland, but now it will always be a little piece of home. Whether visiting by boat or car, there are miles of shoreline, historical sights, and seafood galore to satisfy any Bay lover.
How to Sell a Boat: Tips for First-Timers

1 month ago | proptalk.com | Zuzana Prochazka

Selling your boat is a big decision. If you’ve already got your next boat picked out, in many cases you’ll have to part with the old one. Unfortunately, selling a boat can sometimes be a long process—but there are some tricks to follow to sell your boat fast. (And if you're looking to buy a boat, check out our other article, How To Buy a Boat.)Here are the basic steps to follow when selling your boat: Determine if you will sell the boat yourself or work with a broker or dealer.
Boat Review: Grady-White Freedom 345

2 months ago | proptalk.com | Lenny Rudow

Dual console boats are great for both families and fishing, but the vast majority of them are runabouts that limit you to day-tripping with a small crew. What if you also enjoy weekending, entertaining large parties, and taking long cruises? Enter: the Grady-White Freedom 345. The Freedom 345 not only adds a cabin into the mix, but it also comes with a massive heaping of luxury. Check out the aft-facing lounger seat in the cockpit, for example.
Volts and Jolts: Hot New Marine Electronics for 2025

2 months 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

Mar 4, 2025 | 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

Feb 3, 2025 | 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.