Caribbean Soul

2008 Custome built Crabbing Skiff/Tender w/new 2008 Suzuki DF6 and Venture Trailer. Boat and Motor never been used. Located in Annapolis, MD. $4000. tlc736@aol.com

If we had less gill nets there would definetly be more fish. If you dont agree with the petition, then do not sign it, simple as that. Caribbean Soul 40 O'Neil Jones

Please Sign Petition to Ban Nets in the Chesapeake Bay -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Many of you may be aware of the rampant problem with illegal gill netting of striped bass in the Chesapeake Bay. Literally tons and tons of fish, many breeding stock fish, are being netting illegally and sold out of state. This is a big problem for Maryland and the Striped Bass population as a whole. It is estimated that 75% of all East Coast stripers spawn in the Chesapeake and the illegal netting is having a big impact on the population of these fish along the entire coast. There is a grass roots effort in Maryland to support a petition that calls for the ban of commercial nets in the Chesapeake Bay. This is not an anti-Commercial fishing initiative, but an effort to ban nets. Nets are indiscriminate and can kill thousands of fish in a single set. Maryland has a long-standing tradition on the Bay and is an important part of the social and economic fabric of many local communities within Maryland. The goal is to ban nets in the Chesapeake with hopes that commercial fisherman will develop a robust and thriving hook-and-line commercial fishery. Please sign the following petition and spread the word to other anglers. It does not matter if you live in another state. Stripers do not know how to read a map and know no state boundaries. http://www.petitiononline.com/yrrejmaj/petition.html These signatures we help to support the long term viability of the fishery! Caribbean Soul 40 O'Neil Jones Chesapeake Bay Built

I believe there is a SKS tournament in Ft. Pierce this weekend with some Glasstreams entered, might be a good chance to check them out. Caribbean Soul

Looks as if Glasstream Boats is making some really nice boats, Flats, Bay, CC and a new Cat. Interested in your thoughts, have not seen any up here in the Chesapeake yet. www.glasstream.com Caribbean Soul

Are you going to have dealers in the North East? It is a long drive and expensive trip to your factory. Caribbean Soul

Check www.brownspoint.com you should find it there Caribbean Soul

Thanks i appreciate the info. Caribbean Soul

Thanks for the the thumbs up, It is a 1979 O'Neil Jones built in Madison Md. Orginally a charter boat, powered by a 315 Cummins, I have been restoring it for the last 3 years. Caribbean Soul

I have heard that Roger, the owner of Twin Vee, is emerging from bankrupty court and is preparing to bring the boat line back, does anyone have any information on this. Thanks Caribbean Soul O'Neil Jones 40

Try R.T. Trossett in Key West, sorry do not have a contact number. I believe he is on Stock Island. Caribbean Soul

Thanks for your input, their Explorer Series looks to be a good fit for the Chesapeake Bay. Caribbean Soul

Anyone have information on Campion Boats out of Canada? Performance, ride , Fishability? Thanks C Soul

For the folks that have never been to the Annapolis Boat Show, the Navy Marine Corp Stadium is where you can park and catch the shuttle down to the city docks, which is a good idea,as in town parking during the shows is very limitied. Caribbean Soul O'Neil Jones 40

Weight is the biggest problem, as an example the Suzuki 300 weighs 604 lbs. and the Yamaha 350 weighs in at 804lbs. 200 pounds for 50 horsepower is not an efficient number. Be sure your boat can handle the extra weight, as some builders do not recommend repowering with the 350. Caribbean Soul 40' O'Neil Jones