
Still Going Strong
After five decades at the helm and with a new custom boat beneath him, Capt. Chip Shafer remains at the top of his game
After five decades at the helm and with a new custom boat beneath him, Capt. Chip Shafer remains at the top of his game
You ask; Seven answers
A look at the next generation of sport-fishers on the horizon
Custom elegance and top-shelf performance from the popular North Carolina boatbuilder
The 78-foot Bayliss displays outstanding craftsmanship from the noted custom boatbuilder
The future is here
A custom stunner designed to travel and fish
Four builders discuss their thoughts
Modern construction in a sleek custom sport-fisher
The popular boatbuilder credits the captains and owners as his driving force
No-nonsense fishability in a beautiful Carolina design
Built to fish hard and travel in style
After five decades at the helm and with a new custom boat beneath him, Capt. Chip Shafer remains at the top of his game
You ask; Seven answers
A look at the next generation of sport-fishers on the horizon
Custom elegance and top-shelf performance from the popular North Carolina boatbuilder
The 78-foot Bayliss displays outstanding craftsmanship from the noted custom boatbuilder
The future is here
A custom stunner designed to travel and fish
Four builders discuss their thoughts
Modern construction in a sleek custom sport-fisher
The popular boatbuilder credits the captains and owners as his driving force
No-nonsense fishability in a beautiful Carolina design
Built to fish hard and travel in style
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