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Paul Molyneaux

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Paul Molyneaux is the Boats & Gear editor for National Fisherman.

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Having worked on most of the major makes of marine engines from 1-hp Yanmar to a slow speed 100K-hp MAN, Karl Pettersen chose a 730-hp MAN I6 for his Bristol Bay boat, the Skitt Fiske. Photo by Karl Pettersen

Fishermen's favorite diesel engines and the crucial role of service

The next step for new builds is Tier IV. MAN Engines is leading the way with a relatively compact after-treatment system. It still takes up considerable space and will be a tight fit on smaller vessels that need power. Photo by MAN

Maine fishermen eye Tier IV engines: MAN leads the charge

Of the 180 vessels that were repowered with support from The Maine Clean Marine Engine Program, the vast majority have been lobster boats and other fishing vessels. Photo by Maine DEP

Maine program drives cleaner engine upgrades for fishermen

Wesmac Custom Boats has built several patrol boats for Maine’s Marine Patrol, such as the 46' Guardian III. Wesmac Custom Boats photo.

Wesmac builds patrol boat with Tier IV engine for Maine

At least two New Bedford scallop boats have been built using skewed propellers from Schaffran USA rather than nozzles, and both vessels have maximized speed while retaining towing power. Photo by Schaffran

A skewed approach to props: Schaffran Propeller

Idle boats in Naknek. Photo by Asher Molyneaux

Egegik District closed due to illegal fishing

At 60 years old, Danny Fitzsimmons has turned over a lot of mud. He gets his town license for half price, and he usually gets a few more clams than the young guys he digs with. Photo by Paul Molyneaux

Generations of Lubec clammers sustain timeless traditions

A Chinese-guided missile cruiser like the one spotted near the Aleutian Islands last weekend by the U.S. Coast Guard. The Chinese Navy informed the US that it was conducting a “Freedom of Navigation Operation.” Photo by PLA Navy

Chinese warships prompted Coast Guard response

A veteran tuna researcher, Lutcavage is helping a team of fishermen and scientists in Hawaii to employ new tagging technology for ahi (yellowfin) tuna. Photo by NOAA Fisheries

Hawaii fishermen and scientists team up tagging ahi tuna

STec CEO Walt Schulz built the STec RCI system to reduce heat, conserve space in the engine room, and offer the market a Tier IV solution that can be retrofitted onto existing engines. Photo by STec Technology

Solution for boatbuilders facing Tier IV regulations