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adult ticket deal will be available again this year. When you present your paid parking receipt at the boat show box office, you’ll receive one free adult ticket. Admission prices this year will be: $10 Adults; $8 Seniors 60 plus; Children 12 & under are always free.

To purchase tickets in advance, and for the latest show information, go to: www.cedarpointboatshow.com. MAB

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The show boats, most displayed in-thewater, will range in size from PWC’s to 56foot-plus motor yachts, plus a variety of accessory exhibits located dockside. More than 12,000 boaters from Ohio, Michigan, Indiana and Pennsylvania are expected to attend this year.

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points out. “The docks are designed to make demonstrating many of the boats possible.”

In addition to new boats, this show features a hand-picked selection of pre-owned cruisers and sailboats and, unlike most boat shows, it’s also designed to make demonstrating many of the boats possible. The docks are interconnected for visitor convenience but they are also configured to sup-

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The Great Lakes’ biggest floating showcase of power and sailboats, the Progressive North American Demo Boat Show, will drop anchor at Cedar Point Marina for four big days, August 24-27.

The long standing love affair the region’s boaters have had with this in-water boat show is the reason it will celebrate its 45th Anniversary this year.

“As I see it,” says show manager Bryan Ralston, “the show has always had great drawing cards, like: the first showing of many new models in all size ranges; very attractive end-of-season pricing by dealers on leftover models; freedom for visitors to climb aboard more than 300 power and sailboats; all in a location synonymous with fun and entertainment. It’s a unique venue.”

Aside from daily musical entertainment on the Rockin’ Party Barge, more hands-on activities and special events, there are two compelling reasons boaters will flock to the show this year – a first look at 2018 models, and the boat demonstration feature.

A major change in the law governing the boating industry’s model year makes it easier than ever for dealers to receive more new 2018’s in time for the show. U.S. Coast Guard regulations have changed to designate June 1 as the start of the new model year. Under the old rules, new models couldn’t be produced until August 1 each year, which made it tough for dealers to get them in time for an August show.

The other advantage this show has is its demonstration feature. In recent years, it’s become a hallmark of the show. “No other major in-water show in the country has the demonstration capabilities of this show,” Ralston

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Hands-on boating activities add variety and action to the show When visitors to the Progressive North American Demo Boat Show at Cedar Point get tired of climbing aboard 350 power and sailboats, they’ll be able to get hands-on experiences paddling a kayak or docking a powerboat, albeit the latter via a sophisticated simulator.

The Akron Power Squadron will again bring its popular fleet of 10 kayaks to the boat show and invite visitors to participate in their “Handson Kayak Experience.”

The special interactive exhibit will include daily presentations on basic safe kayaking techniques by Squadron members. This will be followed by the hands-on experience for attendees where they will be free to paddle around a designated in-water area set aside just for them in the boat show.

After kayaking, show goers can change pace by heading over to the United States Power Squadrons’ “Boating Skills Virtual Trainer” (BSVT).

It’s an interactive, hands-on, virtual boating experience, the result of sophisticated water physics computer software.

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But the BSVT is no computer game. It has been strategically developed to compliment USPS on-the-water training programs by essentially requiring the same level of competency. Using the simulator allows students to navigate on-water scenarios where they must contemplate and make decisions using critical thinking.

Skippers will take the helm of a simulated Boston Whaler leaving the dock to face various scenarios on a 4-mile-wide lake. To make things more challenging, a USPS instructor can change the wind, current and strength, day or night and other environmental and traffic parameters to test both novice and seasoned skippers.

Patterned after pilot training simulators, the BSVT features three computer screens for a rotating field of vision. Realism is also created by the helmsman’s console with steering wheel, Mercury throttles, trim tabs, navigation lights, horn and more. Performance is said to be extremely accurate, especially for subtle boat maneuvers.

The boat show will run for four days, August 24-27, at Cedar Point. More than 10,000 boaters from Ohio, Michigan, Indiana and Pennsylvania annually attend this event.

Show hours will be: Thursday and Friday (Aug. 24-25) – 12 Noon to 7:30 PM; Saturday (Aug. 26) – 11 AM to 7:30 PM; Sunday (Aug. 27) – 11AM to 6:00 PM For the latest updates, go to: www.cedarpointboatshow.com. MAB

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Bryan Ralston, “made it a no brainer to do again this year. People really liked it.”

The new Boat Show Ferry will run Friday thru Sunday from Sandusky. It leaves from the popular Barrel House located at 101 E Shoreline Drive where there is adjacent free parking. The Ferry cost just $2 per person round trip. Afternoon departures from the Barrel House will be at 2, 3, 4 and 5 p.m. The return trips from the boat show are scheduled for 2:30, 3:30, 4:30 and 5:30 p.m.

Want to come by your boat? The Dinghy Dock for boaters choosing to arrive aboard their own boats is being expanded to accommodate more this year. Basically, larger boats anchor out in the harbor and dinghy in to the Dinghy Dock that will accommodate boats under 25 feet including PWC’s and small jet boats.

“We also recognize the majority of our show attendees still arrive by car,” said Ralston, “so on all days, attendees who present their same-day Cedar Point parking receipt at the boat show box office will receive one free adult show admission ticket.

“Our goal is to give boaters a great experience at the show,” Ralston continued.

“Whether it’s a ferry ride or a free adult admission that makes it fun for them, we want everyone to come and explore all the show has to offer.”

For the latest updates, go to: www.cedarpointboatshow.com. MAB

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Whether you’re rockin’ on the Party Barge or rollin’ aboard more than 350 power and sailboats, you’ll be having a great day at the 2017 Progressive North America Demo Boat Show at Cedar Point.

Visitors to this year’s 45th edition will see boats ranging from PWC’s to motor yachts, inflatables to cruising sailboats. In the latter case, one show tradition is the special offer to anyone wanting to find out what sailing is really like.

Special “Discover Sailing” rides with a professional captain aboard selected sailboats are scheduled each day. “Discover Sailing” has been conducted annually by the sailing experts from Harbor North, Huron, and more than 500 people have experienced their first sail since the program began.

While the captain will dock the “Discover Sailing” boat, show visitors will take their turn at the helm while under sail out in Sandusky Bay. Meanwhile, other visitors will be kicking back on the show’s Party Barge that’s floating amid all the boats displayed in the water. There will be a distinct “islands mon” flavor with live steel drum music by the popular STEELPAN DUO performing Friday through Sunday.

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BOAT SHOW EXHIBITORS DIRECTORY Scheduled exhibitors as of 7/27/17; Additional exhibitors may be scheduled after this date

Bath Fitter 542 Industrial Drive Lewisberry, PA 17339 330-620-8527 www.bathfitterohio.com Exhibitor Type: Bathroom Remodeling Show Location: Booth

Entratech Systems, LLC 202 East Fox Rd. S andusky, OH 44870 Phone: 419-433-7683 www.entratech.com Exhibitor Type: Electrical Equipment, Filter Systems Show Location: Booth

Battery Park Marina 701 E. Water St., Sandusky, OH 44870 419-625-1666 www.batterypark.com Exhibitor Type: Other Brokerage, Dockage / Storage, Marinas Show Location: Booth

Freeman Eckley 5260 Liberty Ave. Vermilion, OH 44089 Phone: 440 967-0260 www.freeman-eckley.com Exhibitor Type: Sail Brokerage Show Location: Dock F

Beaver Park Marina 6101 W. Erie Ave. Lorain, OH 44053 Phone: 440 282-6308 Visit Website Exhibitor Type: Power Outboard Marinas Show Location: Land Castaway Yacht Sales 5310 E. Port Clinton Eastern Rd. Port Clinton, OH 43452 Phone: 419-732-2938 Exhibitor Type: Power Brokerage Show Location: Dock K Catawba Moorings 2313 N.E. Catawba Road Port Clinton, OH 43452 Phone: 419 797-4775 www.catawbamoorings.com Exhibitor Type: Power Boat Repairs, Brokerage, Dockage / Storage, Marinas Show Location: Dock G Clemons Boats 8009 Barrett Road Sandusky, OH 44870 Phone: 419 684-5365 www.clemonsboats.com Exhibitor Type: Power I/O, Outboard Boat Trailers & Parts Boat Repairs, Brokerage, Dockage / Storage, Engine Maintenance / Repair, Finance & Banking, Marinas Show Location: Dock H Drew's Custom Carts 2669 East Harbor Rd. Port Clinton, OH 43452 Phone: 419 734-3739 www.drewscustomcarts.com Exhibitor Type: Golf Carts / Scooters Show Location: Land

Fresh Life USA, LLC 658 W Madison St. Gibsonburg, OH 43431 Phone: 419-307-0817 www.freshlifeusa.com Exhibitor Type: Clothing & Footwear, Gift Items / Jewelry Show Location: Booth Great Lakes Scuttlebutt 7862 W. Central Ave. Ste. F Toledo, OH 43617 Phone: 877-775-2538 Ext 100 www.greatlakesscuttlebutt.com Exhibitor Type: Publications Show Location: Booth Happy Days Boating Co. 4151 W. Fremont Road P.O. Box M, Port Clinton, OH 43452 Phone: 419 732-2116 www.happydaysboating.com Exhibitor Type: Power Boat Repairs, Brokerage, Dockage / Storage Show Location: Dock G Harbor North 400 Huron St. Huron, OH 44839 Phone: 419 433-6010 www.harbornorth.com Exhibitor Type: Sail Clothing & Footwear Brokerage, Dockage / Storage Show Location: Water Hoty Marine Group 2035 First St. Sandusky, OH 44870 Phone: 419 625-2515 www.hotymarine.com Exhibitor Type: Boat Repairs, Dockage / Storage, Engine Maintenance / Repair, Marinas Show Location: Booth

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Howard Hanna Real Estate/Donna Schoonmaker 4054 E. Harbor Rd. Port Clinton, OH 43452 Phone: 419 260-4486 www.everywhereyoulook.com Exhibitor Type: Real Estate & Land Development Show Location: Booth

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Huron Lagoons Marina 100 Laguna Drive Huron, OH 44839 Phone: 419 433-3200 www.boathuron.com Exhibitor Type: Power Boat Repairs, Brokerage, Dockage / Storage, Marinas Show Location: Booth Islander Marine Sales 5530 E. Harbor Road Marblehead, OH 43440 Phone: 419 732-0404 www.islandermarinesales.com Exhibitor Type: Power Outboard Show Location: Land Jefferson Beach Yacht Sales 24400 Jefferson Ave., St. Clair Shores, MI 48080 Phone: (866) 490-5297 www.jbys.com Exhibitor Type: Power Brokerage Show Location: Dock K Lake & Bay Yacht Sales 9454 Park Row Lakeside, OH 43440 Phone: 419 798-8511 www.yachtworld.com/lakeandbay Exhibitor Type: Power Brokerage, Documentation Services, Finance & Banking Show Location: Dock K Lake Erie Living Magazine 1422 Euclid Ave., Suite 730, Cleveland, OH 44115 Phone: 216 377-3687 www.lakeerieliving.com Exhibitor Type: Publications Show Location: Booth Marblehead Estates and Yacht Club 5870 East Bay Shore Rd. Lakeside Marblehead, OH 43440 Phone: 877-734-7179 www.marbleheadestates.com Exhibitor Type: Dockage / Storage, Marinas, Real Estate & Land Development Show Location: Booth

Marine Tech Concepts 7130 E. Harbor Rd. Marblehead, OH 43440 Phone: 419 732-3355 www.marinetechconcepts.com Exhibitor Type: Power Show Location: Dock F MarineMax Ohio 1991 N.E. Catawba Road Port Clinton, OH 43452 Phone: 419 797-4492 www.marinemax.com Exhibitor Type: Power Electric, Generators, Outboard, Transmissions Boat Trailers & Parts AC/Refrigeration, Anchors & Ground Tackle Boat Repairs, Boating Safety Courses, Brokerage, Canvas/Biminis, Dockage / Storage, Electronics Installation / Repair, Engine Maintenance / Repair, Finance & Banking, Insurance, Upholstery Show Location: Dock K Mid-America Boating 720 Radford Dr. Richmond Hts., OH 44143 Phone: 216 371-5750 www.midamericaboating.com Exhibitor Type: Offical Show Program Publications Show Location: Front Gate Mikes Dockside Service, Inc. 5530 E Harbor Rd. Marblehead, OH 43440 Phone: 419-734-5951 www.mikedocksidedervice.com Exhibitor Type: Power Inboard, I/O, Outboard, Transmissions Boat Trailers & Parts Boat Repairs Show Location: Land North Coast Prop Tech 2401 Sawmill Parkway Suite 1, Huron, OH 44839 Phone: 419 433-9550 www.northcoastproptech.com Exhibitor Type: Inboard, I/O, Outboard Propellers & Shafts Boat Repairs Show Location: Booth ODNR Division of Watercraft 1407 Cleveland Road Sandusky, OH 44870 Phone: 419 621-1302 www.ohiodnr.com/watercraft Exhibitor Type: Public Service Show Location: Land

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South Shore Marine 1611 Sawmill Parkway Huron, OH 44839 Safe Harbor Marinas Lakefront, Phone: 419 433-5798 Sandusky Harbor Marina www.southshoremarine.com 1805 W. Lakeshore Dr. Exhibitor Type: Power Generators, Port Clinton, OH 43452 Inboard, I/O, Outboard Boat Trailers & Phone: 419-734-5576 Parts AC/Refrigeration, Anchors & www.sanduskyharbor.com Ground Tackle, Bags Coolers & Exhibitor Type: Generators, Inboard, Canvas Goods, Batteries / Chargers, I/O AC/Refrigeration Boat Repairs, Dock Lines & Rope Clamps, Engine Maintenance / Repair, Electronics / Nav Systems, Electrical Marinas Equipment, Fiberglass Boat Building Show Location: Dock F Products, Fishing Equipment & Tackle, General Hardware, Mattress Foam / Sandusky Yacht Club Spring, Paints, Propellers & Shafts, 529 E. Water St. Sandusky, OH 44870 Swim Platforms, Towers & Hardtops Phone: 419 625-6567 Boat Lettering, Boat Repairs, www.sanduskyyachtclub.com Brokerage, Canvas/Biminis, Dockage / Exhibitor Type: Associations & Clubs, Storage, Documentation Services, Dockage / Storage, Marinas, Special Electronics Installation / Repair, Events Engine Maintenance / Repair, Finance Show Location: Booth & Banking, Insurance, Surveys & Appraisals, Upholstery Sea School Show Location: Dock H. Demo 1 Maritime Plaza Toledo, OH 43604 Phone: 800-237-8663 Tee 2 Sea www.hqstaff@seaschool.com 539 11th Ave. S. Naples, FL 34102 Exhibitor Type: Boating Safety Phone: 419-366-7774 Courses www.tee2seagolf.com Show Location: Booth Exhibitor Type: Clothing & Footwear Show Location: Booth Sea Tech Marine Training 3840 E. Robinson Rd. #144 U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, 9th Amherst, NY 14228 District ER Flotilla 06-05 Phone: 716-803-9372 1249 Wheeler Drive Huron, OH 44839 www.seatechmarinetraining.com Phone: 419-433-1328 Exhibitor Type: Boating Safety www.cgau.org Courses Exhibitor Type: Public Service, Show Location: Booth Publications Show Location: Booth Ship Shape Marine P.O. Box 387 Port Clinton, OH 43452 United States Power Squadrons Phone: 419 734-1554 District 29 www.shipshapemarine.biz 709 Evergreen Circle Huron, OH 44839 Exhibitor Type: Boat Repairs Phone: 419 433-1111 Show Location: Booth Exhibitor Type: Public Service Show Location: Booth Sima Marine 200 Forest Drive Eastlake, OH 44095 Waypoint Marine Sales Phone: 440 269-3200 486 S.E. Catawba Road Suite A. www.simamarine.com Port Clinton, OH 43452 Exhibitor Type: Power Generators, Phone: 419-707-9675 Inboard, I/O, Outboard Boat Trailers www.waypointmarinesales.com & Parts Electronics / Nav Systems, Exhibitor Type: Brokerage Propellers & Shafts Boat Repairs, Show Location: Dock F Brokerage, Dockage / Storage, Electronics Installation / Repair, Engine Maintenance / Repair Show Location: Water

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From tri-toons to motor yachts, inflatables to tow boats, and just about everything in between, the boat dealers from around Ohio will be showcasing many of the newest products coming from virtually every major brand. “There’s a boat for every taste,� claims Bryan Ralston, president of the Lake Erie Marine Trades Association. “It why there are so many models and style to choose from. It’s often said a boater’s choice of craft reflects his or her personality. That’s probably true.�

Ralston cites, for example, someone who goes for fishing models may be one who likes a challenge. That personality will love this year’s boat show because it will boast a wide range of fishing models from boatbuilders like: Boston Whaler, Regulator, Robalo, Pursuit, Grady White, Sea Fox, Buddy Davis, Tidewater, Parker, Key West, Nautic Star, Eastern, and Sport Craft, to name just a few.

If the luxury and comfort of a larger cruising boat is one’s personality, he or she will be climbing aboard the latest from Sea Ray, Formula, Regal, Cruisers, Azimut, Back Cove, Galeon, Prestige, Carver, Tiara, Grand Banks, Seaway and many more.

Water sports are big these days reflecting the active, hands-on personality. When those boaters cruise the show docks, they find sport

boats and tow boats to fit any style. A sampling of the major brands on display includes: Four Winns, Regal, Scout, Formula, Cobalt, Mastercraft, Bennington, among others, while the newest dual console models that are skyrocketing in popularity from builders like Pursuit, Robalo, Grady White, Formula and more will be on display.

A trademark of this in-water show is the preowned boats that are on display each year. “These are carefully selected boats being shown by the area’s top boat brokers and/or dealers who handle brokerage boats,� Ralston described. “These are primarily cruisers and large sailboats, late models and most are ready for immediate sea trials.�

Depending on availability, pre-owned sailboats, for example, may include brands like Jeanneau, Hunter, Tartan, Catalina, Sabre and others.

With the newest 2018 models just hitting the market, the boat show will be the first time boaters will get a look at what boatbuilders are bringing out for 2018. New models are the number one reason some 12,000 boaters are expected to attend this year’s event.

The boat show runs for four days, Thursday thru Sunday, August 24-27. Show hours will be: Thursday and Friday (Aug. 24-25) – 12 Noon to 7:30 PM; Saturday (Aug. 26) – 11 AM to 7:30 PM; Sunday (Aug. 27) – 11AM to 6:00 PM. For all show information and advance e/tickets go to: www.cedarpointboatshow.com.

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The dog days of summer traditionally mean hard times for Lake Erie walleye anglers. The weather is hot nearly through September, the days often sunny and calm, and many fish have left for cooler Canadian waters or swam east to where it's deeper and equally cool. In the east, it's often necessary to motor long miles north to find fish, and in the western basin, it's sometimes difficult to find any at all. But there are fish remaining in this warmer, shallower water, and sometimes those fish are dandies, old females that might reach 10 pounds or better, along with smaller males of good eating size. The question is why do so few bite under warm, sunny condi-

tions? And the answer is simpler than you might think, though most anglers won't take the necessary advice.

Since nearly all Lake Erie walleyes are taken during daylight hours, it would surprise many anglers to know that these predators are actually night feeding fish.

They're called "walleye" because their eyes are milky white, ideally suited for night hunting around reefs and near shorelines, and in some clear water lakes in Michigan and Canada they spend their days in deep water holes and don't appear looking for lunch until it's full dark. You fish at night during the hot weather months on such lakes or you don't fish at all. Some Erie anglers are learn-

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One threesome was fishing around Niagara Reef last year in August and catching little. "We had just three walleyes for hours of casting," one said, "and since it was a calm night with no weather coming in, and we didn't have to go home, we decided to anchor just off the reef and stay all night, so we'd be right there come dawn." The trio sacked out on deck after hamburgers on a hibachi, and slept soundly until about midnight when one was aroused by splashes around the boat. He woke the other two, they tied on weight forward spinners and started throwing them in any direction. Color didn't matter, nor did speed of retrieve, and they filled their tickets on very good walleyes in just an hour or less.

Another pair went out to fish Gull Reef at night on purpose, leaving Marblehead around 7:00 p.m. with plans to fish all night. Nothing much happened until around 11 p.m., then the reef began boiling with fish. They cast floating Rapalas for their catch, pitching the plugs right onto the reef in just a few feet of water and had amazing fishing. Their best walleye was just short of nine pounds. Night fishing is a prime way of taking Erie walleye and some have learned to try their luck off piers, including the Huron Pier at night, especially later in the year. They trudge out to piers end and cast RattlTraps and other crankbaits with rattle chambers, sometimes until dawn. Tonight, the fish will be in close chasing emerald shiners and shad almost before dark, tomorrow it'll be midnight or 3:00e a.m. and sometimes they don't come at all. A chancy business, but productive when the fish are there. And other piers, some of them very small can produce, too.

I tried my own luck at night fishing late last summer with a steady fishing partner and an old timer who loves his walleye fishing. The oldster had his own boat and gear, and we motored out of the Huron River just at dusk. I'll admit it was a spooky business.

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We started just east of Ruggles Beach, about a mile offshore with our boat captain rigging six lines that held spoons and crankbaits. A couple were on planer boards with dipsey divers, two more were on downriggers, and the last two were flatlined out the back so we could cover various depths and take them high or low. For a while we didn't take them at all. We moved in to within a half mile of dry land and paralleled the shore again, the captain changing lures occasionally, then finally at midnight or so we were in close enough to make me nervous. It was off the Huron Pier that the first strike came, a nice four pounder, then another strike and

another. We swept back up the shore toward Ruggles Beach again, picking a fish here and there, then hit a pocket of hungry eaters that saw three rods bouncing at once.

Our final tally, when we quit at 2 a.m. was one fish short of a triple limit, good enough for me and my friends, and far better than anyone was doing during daylight hours. There were other advantages. No brilliant sunlight for the fair skinned, and no hot, humid weather since the air cooled down after dark. There was little competition too, since most Erie anglers go home when it gets dark, and the fishing was very good, once we found them. If you're having trouble during the Dog Days, you might try night fishing, too. They're there during daylight hours, but most won't bite. At night they will. MAB

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Born in Cleveland and raised in Dayton, Mike Powers graduated from Belmont High School. He then graduated from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy and from the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA with a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering.

Mike’s boating experience began with racing sailboats with his father at Kiser Lake Sailing Club north of Dayton.

While in college, he continued sailboat racing in the New England InterCollegiate circuit and competed in the Sunfish World Championships in Puerto Azul, Venezuela. He also sailed aboard the USCGC Eagle, a 295' barque while at the Academy.

Mike his wife, Kathy, arrived in the Monroe, Michigan area late in 2006 and joined the Monroe Boat Club in 2008. He served as Power Fleet Captain (2009 & 2011), Financial Secretary (2010), Rear Commodore (2012), Vice Commodore (2013), and Commodore (2014). Mike continues to serve MBC as a Director and the club’s delegate to the I-LYA. Mike served the Inter-Lake Yachting Association as 2016 Chair of the Powerboat Committee and also as a Trustee. In 2015, being club Past Commodore allowed him to actively support all three I-LYA regattas, operating their powerboat as a Race

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Mike and Kathy can often be found (in season) either racing locally aboard their J/24, Mariner, or cruising the Western Lake Erie basin aboard their motoryacht, Voyageur. MAB

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The Boat Show looks back 45 years!

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It premiered in 1973 when there were hardly any in-water boat shows anywhere in the country.

It was first staged in Cedar Point’s north guest marina basin with fewer than 80 boats in-the-water and one small tent holding a dozen accessory displays.

So when this year’s Progressive Insurance North America Demo Boat Show opens for 4 days, August 24-27, it will mark its 45th Anniversary, one of the longest running inwater shows in the nation, and still be the largest show of its kind with more than 350 boats on display.

Looking back, in the early years, show goers were shuttled on trams from the main Cedar Point parking lots up to the north marina.

When the show eventually outgrew that marina in the 1980’s, it was moved to its current location in Cedar Point’s south harbor where space is not limited and visitors can conveniently park adjacent to the show’s entrance.

In an interview with Bryan Ralston, president of the Lake Erie Marine Trades Association, he shared background facts and to give us a feel-

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It premiered in 1973 when there were hardly any in-water boat shows anywhere in the country.

It was first staged in Cedar Point’s north guest marina basin with fewer than 80 boats in-the-water and one small tent holding a dozen accessory displays.

But it was an instant hit with boaters and dealers, and it rapidly grew to be the largest in-water show on the Great Lakes.

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ing for the boat show’s rich history.

“A former president of LEMTA, Norm Schultz, actually created the show in 1973,” said Ralston, “and he led it for 34 years until retiring. He told us he started the show with the idea that it would be a quick weekend end-of-season clearance boat sale for LEMTA member dealers.

“He hoped maybe 2,000 boaters might come,” Ralston continued, “but when more than 5,000 literally overran the marina, he suddenly realized he had a big boat show on his hands and the boaters really liked the in-water

lenge but it allowed the event to triple the onland accessory tents and displays, and grow the in-water dockage to whatever amount the dealers wanted. To do it thousands of feet of temporary floating dock had to be built because there were no permanent slips in the south harbor at that time.

Even though there are some permanent docks in the harbor now, the show is still primarily held on the temporary floating docks.

Moreover, when the show was moved there, heavy permanent electrical power, transformers and a distribution system to power-up the entire event had to be constructed and installed on the site because none existed there.

It all proved to be a great move for the show and more convenient for the boaters who could now conveniently park adjacent to the show (no more riding trams). And, it’s clear boaters have always been excited about this show and its venue. To date, more than a half million from a 4-state area and Ontario have attended to event, and another 12,000 or so are expected to walk the docks at this year’s event.

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For years the show packed boats and displays into the North basin until, ultimately, a decision was made to move the event to Cedar Point’s South harbor which, at that time, didn’t have any docks or infrastructure.

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show format.”

From less than 80 boats the first year, the show quickly filled all 200-plus docks available and all adjacent land space in what was the Cedar Point Guest Docks area of the North marina. To grow the show even more, Schultz began having temporary floating docks built to supplement the marina’s existing docks.

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By Capt. Fred Davis A call came in one afternoon from a boat owner requesting salvage service for a vessel beached along a sandy area saying he needed his boat towed to deeper water. I suggested an on-scene evaluation and told him it would determine equipment needs and action to be taken.

Upon my arrival, waves were breaking over the stern of a 19’ small pleasure craft and immediate action would be necessary to save the boat from being destroyed. The owner said he had worked for hours with a large group of friends and neighbors attempting to recover the boat. I quoted an hourly rate for labor and equipment to recover and tow his boat to the nearest ramp area. He responded he had insurance and filled out the work order contract.

A few hours later the boat had been removed,

towed to the nearest harbor and placed on its trailer and the owner was given his bill. He left, believing all he had to do was send the bill to his insurance company. A few days later the owner’s wife called to say the bill was being handled by their attorney because they did not have insurance coverage. An insurance adjuster advised them differently and their attorney had yet another opinion. The certainty was the bill had to be paid because a contract was executed.

The question was, "Who would pay?"

Boat insurance can be very confusing. Boats may be insured for various coverage, in various ways, with various companies. Surprisingly, (Above) This vessel is hard aground and required major salvage effort to remove it and protect surroundings from environmental damage.

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Many boaters spend a lot of money on a boat, than buy the cheapest insurance they can find thinking (and hoping) they won't need it. They may feel secure because they are well schooled on safe boating and proper navigation, but the unforeseen can and does happen. Good insurance provides peace of mind as you enjoy your watercraft. MAB

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some agents are not able to properly interpret the coverage they are selling. A boat owner needs to take the time to question and understand the insurance they are purchasing. In most cases, boat values (even small boats) are in the thousands of dollars. The small print in your boat policy needs to be understood.

If your agent is unable to thoroughly explain the coverage, ask to speak to a company representative that can interpret the small print. Many people add insurance coverage for their boat to a homeowner’s policy. Doing this offers a savings but many homeowner policies provide very limited coverage. A few dollars saved on an insurance policy can seriously jeopardize coverage needed.

A few examples of various boat policy coverage’s: (1) Most, if not all, policies state "It is the responsibility of the owner to immediately take all necessary action to protect their property from further damage when the boat is in peril."

I have encountered insurance companies that would not cover the expense of recovery of a vessel because the vessel itself was NOT damaged. The fact that had the owner not taken protective action his vessel could have been a total loss, is not considered by the insurance company (2) A service often questioned is removal from grounding.

Some companies refer to removal from a hard grounding as towing.

Others interpret, as they should, a hard grounding is salvage. To avoid further damage, special action was required. Towing could even severely damage a grounded vessel.

(3) Wreck removal is another event insurance companies often interpret differently and boat owners are unaware of their responsibility.

In most cases, a vessel owner is held responsible for the removal of a wreck or any debris from it.

Some insurance companies pay all cost of wreck removal; others do not cover wreck removal at all.

Some may pay off a total loss claim on the boat, but leave an owner responsible for removal of the wreck or any further liability caused by it. If a wreck breaks up and its debris floats into the path of another vessel, causing damage to that vessel, liability can be extreme. If debris washes ashore on private property, problems will arise.

(4) Towing coverage has been added to most policies (usually to the nearest harbor). You need to carefully check your policy because some companies offer no coverage for towing, especially on small boats.

Towing coverage should be a must for all boaters. The Coast Guard no longer offers assistance towing if there is no danger to lives or property. The cost of towing by a commercial tower average $100.00 to $150.00 per hour, from the time the tow gets underway until the towboat returns to its dock, (port to port). If you’re insurance carrier does not offer towing coverage, you may purchase it from marine associations such as; BoatU.S, Sea Tow and others.

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No matter the stressors in life, the frustration or worry, there is always the intangible blessing of “hope”. Whether it is hope for health or safety, hope for a new job or security, hope for a growing family or strength, hope for change or peace… there is always hope.

Oftentimes we all fight too hard for the things that used to be standard place.

We struggle for life’s basic essentials and worry along the way. Many people live in fear of the unknown rather than focus on the hope of what is to come.

My “happy place” has always been on or around the water. Through all of the chaos of everyday life, the challenges ahead, the obstacles to overcome, I always find myself the most relaxed and peaceful when on the water. Boating calms me. It provides me the break I need to just think, relax and enjoy the time with my family without distractions or chores.

I often find myself wondering when life will slow down: when the strain of the go-go-go lifestyle will subside so everyone can rest a little more and truly soak in the beauty of life. We surround ourselves with wonderful people, fun activities, and beautiful nature but are often too busy to really sit back and appreciate it. I often find myself hoping for a better balance, and without that hope I would be lost.

Like my father always said to us growing up, “If you change nothing, nothing changes.” Without the hope of change or progress, whatever that means to you, we would all feel stuck. We may not be able to touch it, or see it, but we most certainly can feel it, inside of all of us, the hope of achieving the life we dream of. My question to you is this: what is your greatest hope? MAB

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Pursuit’s 328 Sport redefines the luxury center console model

Demo the latest addition to Pursuit’s Sport series presented by South Shore Marine at the 2017 Cedar Point Boat Show! The new S 328 continues the tradition of excellence in luxury center console design and features all the popular styling and functional elements of Pursuit’s Sport series. Entry onto the S 328 is through the standard port side dive door or via the transom extensions and through the transom door.

Custom painted twin 300hp Yamaha 4-Strokes will cruise at 32 mph and top out at 50 mph. The wide open cockpit features all the fishing amenities needed to catch perch and walleye on Lake Erie!

Standard features include insulated in-floor fish boxes, 24 galllon livewell, under-gunwale storage, and plenty of rod holders. Folding bench seats create an entertainment zone in the cockpit with removable tables. A work area with two sinks and optional electric grill help with prep for serving guests or rigging to fish. Optional Garmin flush mount electronics make the S 328 a pleasure to operate at the helm with double wide helm seats with standard flip down step for added height.

Captain and crew are protected from the elements by the large windshield with side panels and high tech fiberglass hardtop. Forward wraparound lounge seating can be configured in numerous ways. Electrically actuated back rests turn the seating into forward facing lounge seats.

Headroom inside the console cabin adds to the luxury along with convertible berth, rod storage racks, additional storage and enclosed vacuflush head. South Shore Marine invites you to step aboard Pursuit’s 328 Sport and experience this redefined luxury center console!

For more information, please visit www.SouthShoreMarine.com or call 419-433-5798 to schedule a private showing.. MAB

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The Formula 310 Bow Rider has everything you need for a full day of fun! Powered by twin MerCruiser 6.2L 300 HP engines, this Bow Rider features Mercury Joystick piloting, Garmin GPS color chart plotter, vaccu flush head, Clarion sound system, Corian counter tops, and much more!! See it at the Cedar Point Boat Show shown

by Marine Tech Concepts of Port Clinton, Ohio.

A choice that nearly every boater faces at the end of a season is where to store their boat.

Boats are not the easiest thing to store for a multitude of reasons and many storage solutions will break your bank with high monthly costs and extra hidden fees.

Thankfully, Dave Winters came up with a solution to this problem back in 1996. Dave had been

talking to his uncle who had a boat and a motorhome, but needed a place to store them that would be heated and cost-efficient. After this conversation, Dave created Storage Condos.

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inviting and versatile.

Since you own the condo, you have 24/7 access to the unit and each unit is protected by video surveillance and steel jambs.

Storage Condos have more than five locations and many other project partners, but they are expanding all the time as more and more people want a storage condo. From Ohio to Florida to Texas, these condos are changing the way people store their boats, RVs, cars, and more. And with such low condo fees, it isn’t hard to be a part of this movement.

Just go to www.storagecondos.com to find out more information to see if Storage Condos are right for you. Because—let’s be real—who doesn’t want to enjoy a man-cave that also houses their boat? MAB

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elements. And with 18’ garage doors and large ramp areas, people can easily pull their boats and jet skis in with extra space to spare. Many people also store additional cars or other “toys” in this space so they can save room in their home garages.

Not only can a storage condo protect your boat, but it can make for a great place to sit back and relax. Many condo owners install lofts in their units, adding televisions and furniture as a way to turn a functional space into a place to enjoy some down time. Your boat storage can now double as a man-cave.

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Brig’s Eagle 380 is a high specification, fast RIB, often chosen as a comfortable, luxurious tender for larger yachts. The same trademark tube end steps and extended length on the waterline give excellent seaworthiness. See it at the show displayed

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15’ ’06 SEA DOO SPORTSTER JET BOAT, Powered by a 4-tec Rotax Supercharger (newly rebuilt) 215 HP. Radio, ski locker, boat cover, bimini top, can wakeboard and tube.

Trailer included. Winterized and stored for the winter. Runs excellent, low hours, zero since rebuild. Run up to 52 MPH. $10,999.00. 440724-3659. (817)

21’ ’14 SEA HUNT, 40 Hours with warranty until August of 2019, Loaded like new. $47,500.

Harbor Side Boat Sales, 419-797-0004 (817)

24’ 07 SEA RAY 240 SUNDANCER BRAVO, Aft Wet Bar! Air Conditioning. ALL NEW! MerCruiser 350 MAGS Engines! 300hp.

Includes all new factory warranties! Call Mike: 419-344-7518 Waypointmarinesales.com (617) 28’ ’91 SEA RAY 280 SUNDANCER. T/Merc 4.3L/175 hp sterndrives. Anchor windlass, air/heat, canvas, hot water, electronics, sleeps 6, full galley low hours and more. Owner motivated! In the water for the summer. Asking 15,495.00. Battery Park Boat Sales & Brokerage 1-877-291-0512, 419-625-6142. (817) 24’ ’72 LYMAN BISCAYNE. Single Chrysler 200 hp inboard. Only 1170 original hrs. Full canvas including camper top, swim platform, some electronics, trim tabs, great storage for rods/reels and tackle boxes. For the age she is in great shape, and very reliable. A tandem storage trailer is included. In the water foor your viewing. Dock included for the remaining summer. Asking $7,990.00. Battery Park Boat Sales & Brokerage 1-877-291-0512, 419-625-6142. (817)

25’ ’06 CROWNLINE 250 CR, Mercruiser 350/300 hp MPI Bravo III sterndrive. Custom painted tandem axle trailer with spare and tire and brakes.

Air/heat, windlass, full canvas inc. camper top, electronics, sleeps 2 , head, remote spotlight and more. Fresh bottom paint and only 169 original hours on the second owner. Seller’s purchased larger boat. Clean! Asking $45,900.00. Battery Park Boat Sales & Brokerage 1-877-291-0512, 419-625-6142. (617)

28’ ‘16 REGAL 2800 BOWRIDER, 380hp Volvo 6.0L w/ Only 42 Hours, Certified Trade w/ Warranty, Gently Used, Freshwater & One Owner, Bow Thruster, Sea Grass Cockpit Mat, Ski Tow, Underwater Lighting, Windlass. Visit www.SouthShoreMarine.com for more information or call 419-433-5798 to set up a private showing. $114,900. (617)

28’ ‘12 PURSUIT 280 SPORT, Twin 250hp Yamaha 4-Strokes w/ 120 Hours, Certified Trade w/ Warranty, Always Rack Stored, Garmin Electronics, Hard Top, Bait Prep Station, Rod Holders, Fish Boxes, Ample Seating & Fishing Space. Visit us at www.SouthShoreMarine.com for more information or call 419-433-5798 to set up a private showing. $149,900.(717)

21’ ’16 NORTH RIVER, 30 Hours, extended warranty, Loaded like new. $64,500. Harbor Side Boat Sales, 419-797-0004 (817)

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26’ ‘12 CROWNLINE 260 CR, 300hp Mercruiser 350 MAG w/ 262 Hours, Certified Trade w/ Warranty, Freshwater & Two Owners Since New, Cockpit Wet Bar, Convertible Seating, Remote Spotlight, Windlass, Sleeps Four, Small Galley.

Call 419-433-5798 or visit www.SouthShoreMarine.com for full details. $64,900. (717)

28' ‘12 PURSUIT S280 SPORT,T-250hp Yamaha 4 Stroke. Under 60 Hours! Like NEW! Price Reduced! The S280 features stunning good looks combined with exceptional handling and performance.

Call Mike!

419-344-7518 WaypointMarineSales.com. (617)

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19’ ‘15 SCOUT 195 SPORTFISH, 115hp Yamaha 4-Stroke w/ 80 Hours, Certified Trade w/ Warranty, Freshwater & One Owner Since New, Garmin GPS, Ski Tow, Folding Wave Gate, Black Hull Color, Barrier Coat & Bottom Paint, Ready to Fish Lake Erie!

Visit www.SouthShoreMarine.com for more information or call 419-433-5798 to set a private showing. $39,900. (717)

27’ ‘13 SCOUT 275 LXF, Twin 150hp Yamaha 4Strokes w/ 215 Hours, Certified Trade w/ Warranty, One Owner & Freshwater Only, Garmin Electronics, Windlass, Enclosed Head, Cockpit Coaming Bolsters, Ready to Fish Lake Erie! Please visit www.SouthShoreMarine.com for more information or call 419-433-5798. $119,900. (617)

29’ ‘14 SAILFISH 290 CENTER CONSOLE, Twin 300hp Mercury Verados w/ 160 Hours, Certified Trade w/ Warranty, One Owner & Freshwater Since New, Stars & Stripes Hull Color, Raymarine Electronics, Ready to Fish Lake Erie!

Visit www.SouthShoreMarine.com for more information or call 419-433-5798 to set a private showing. $149,900 (817)

29’ ‘03 SEA RAY 290 AMBERJACK, Twin 260hp Mercruisers w/ 380 Hours, SSM Trade, Excellent Condition with Numerous Updates, Cherry Interior, and Spacious Cockpit. To learn more, visit www.SouthShoreMarine.com or call 419433-5798. $62,900 (817)

29’ ’84 WELLCRAFT 2900 SPORT BRIDGE, This Wellcraft is a roomy inboard cruiser. Current owners have done many updates. Very clean!

Call Mike: 419-344-7518 Waypointmarinesales.com (617)

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Owner has reduced price and still looking for a reasonable offer. Asking $11,500.00. Battery Park Boat Sales & Brokerage 1-877-291-0512, 419-625-6142. (817)

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17’ ’69 CHRIS CRAFT CAVALIER, 307cid Commander Engine, Fully restored paint-seatscarpet-etc., brand new custom trailer, cockpit cover, Call John Sima (440) 537-2555 at Sima Marine (817)

22’ ’99 PROLINE, w/150hp Merc 2 stroke with aluminum trailer, $14,500. Contact Matt Solberg, Huron Lagoons Marina, 419/433-3200, www.boathuron.com (117)

28’ ’97 PROLINE WALKAROUND CRUISER,Twin Mercury 225 HP, live well, fish box, tackle drawers, outriggers, battery charger, three sinks, bath and shower, icebox, Garmin electronics, heated storage for the past 12 years, less than 400 hours. Bottom painted in 2016. $29,500.

Marblehead, Ohio. Call 614-395-1561. (817)

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29' ‘99 TIARA 2900 CORONET, T-350hp Crusaders. Always Fresh Water Kept! This beautiful boat is ready for a day of entertaining!

Call Mike 419-344-7518 WaypointMarineSales.com. (617)

32’ ‘14 REGAL 3200 BOWRIDER, Twin 300hp Volvo w/ Joystick Docking, Certified Trade w/ Warranty, One Owner & Freshwater Since New, Black Hull Color, Mocha Interior Colors, Power Tower, Extended Swim Platform, Fun in the Sun! Call 419-433-5798 or visit www.SouthShoreMarine.com for full details. $169,900 (817)

32’ ‘87 ST. TROPEZ, 3200, This is a nice family cruiser. It has a large cockpit, cabin that will sleep six. New Canvas - Bimini & Side Curtains - Spring 2015! Call Mike: 419-344-7518, WaypointMarineSales.com (617)

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30’ ’79 SEA RAY WEEKENDER, T-340 Mercruisers $10,500. (’86 FOR $17,900.) Matt Solberg, Huron Lagoons Marina, 419/433-3200, www.boathuron.com. (117)

30’ ‘13 GRADY-WHITE 307 FREEDOM, Twin 300hp Yamaha 4-Strokes w/ 175 Hours, Certified Trade w/ Warranty, Bow Thruster, Garmin Electronics, Underwater Lighting, Shore Power, Windlass. Call us at 419-433-5798 or visit our website, www.SouthShoreMarine.com, for more information. $204,900 (817)

32’ ‘87 MARINETTE SEDAN BRIDGE, 2nd owner. 583 engine hours, Chrysler 318 engines, New interior curtains, upholstery, carpet in ‘10, new steering cables, ice maker, A/C, spare props, hot water tank, some new paint. 100% freshwater boat. Sandusky. $26,900 Email: ally.purnell@gmail.com or 330-794-9267.

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32” ’86 MARINETTE FISHERMAN, 2nd OwnerFreshwater (Lake Erie Only)-570 Original hours on the boat-Twin 318 Chryslers @240hp eachStar Engine 570hrs, Port Engine Just Rebuilt with 0 hrs-Painted Exterior 2013-New Bimini, Bridge Cover, Aft Canvas 2013-Aft Deck Replaced W/Aluminum-Clean Boat inside & outKept Under Cover-New Price March 2017-Now Offered At $20,900-Contact Ted Patrick at Lake & Bay Yacht Sales, cell 419-656-0408 (817)

33' ‘97 TIARA 3300 OPEN, T-350 Crusaders. This desirable center-pedestal 33 has always been in fresh water! Less than 600 hours! Call Mike 419344-7518 WaypointMarineSales.com. (617)

33’ ’91 WELLCRAFT ST TROPEZ, Merc 340 inboards, new stereo. Bimini and cockpit cover, air conditioning. $19,900.00. Riverfront Yacht Sales, 216-861-7393. (417) 32’ ‘16 EDGEWATER 320 CC, Twin 300hp Mercury Verado 4-Strokes w/ Only 67 Hours, Certified Trade w/ Warranty, Complete Simrad Electronics Package, Underwater Lighting, Cockpit Coaming Bolsters, Rigged and Ready to Fish! Call us at 419-433-5798 or visit our website, www.SouthShoreMarine.com, for more information. $239,500. (617)

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33’ ‘12 SEA RAY 330 SUNDANCER, Twin 300hp Mercruiser 5.7L BIIIs w/ Axius! Certified Trade w/ Warranty, One Owner & Freshwater Since New, AC / Heat, Raymarine Electronics, Ample Cockpit Seating, Comfortable Interior, Small Galley.

To learn more, visit www.SouthShoreMarine.com or call 419-4335798. $179,900. (717)

34’ 1987 TOLLYCRAFT SUN DECK CRUISER. T/Crusader 7.4L/350 hp FWC inboards. Air/heat, anchor windlass, 2 private staterooms, spacious salon w/amenities, low hours, flubridge canvas, electronics, single helm station, and very well maintained. In the water and ready for the remaining summer. Asking $44,995.00. Battery Park Boat Sales & Brokerage 1-877-291-0512, 419-625-6142. (817)

35’ 1990 SEA RAY 350 SUNDANCER. T/Merc 7.4L/340 hp MIE inboards. Air/heat, anchor windlass, wet bar with ice maker, full size enclosed head w/ separate shower stall, convertible dinette, galley loaded with storage and amenities, hot water tank, good canvas and used very little. Always stored inside heat. Low hours. On display in the water at our docks. Asking $36,900.00. Battery Park Boat Sales & Brokerage 1-877-291-0512, 419-625-6142. (817)

36’ ’92 TIARA 3600 CONVERTIBLE, T-375hp Caterpillars. EZ2CY Enclosure! New bottom paint and batteries. This roomy boat is loaded with upgrades. Generator, hard enclosed aft deck.

Call Mike 419-344-7518 WaypointMarineSales.com. (617)

37’ ’00 CARVER VOYAGER,T-310 hp Mercruisers $89,900. Matt Solberg, Huron Lagoons Marina, 419/433-3200, www.boathuron.com. (117)

37' ‘95 SILVERTON 37 CONVERTIBLE, T-350hp Crusaders. This clean Sedan is worth seeing!

Newly detailed and low hours! Side stateroom.

Call Mike!

419-344-7518, WaypointMarineSales.com. (617) 35' ‘97 TIARA 3500 EXPRESS, T-420hp Cummins. This Tiara is a Spacious Family Cruiser! Twin Cummins Diesel Power! Price Reduced!

Call Mike 419-344-7518 WaypointMarineSales.com. (617)

36’ ‘14 PURSUIT 365I SPORT COUPE, Twin 350hp Yamaha 4-Strokes w/ 150 Hours, Certified Trade w/ Warranty, Integrated Outboard Technology, Khaya Interior Woodwork, Full Garmin Electronics Package, Cabin and Cockpit AC / Heat, Numerous Additions make this a MUST SEE! Visit www.SouthShoreMarine.com for more information or call 419-433-5798 to set up a private demo. $349,900. (617)

37’ ’93 SILVERTON CONVERTIBLE, Full galley, Valley & dinette (converts to sleeping quarters), U shape dinette, Master stateroom, Storage & AC, Separate shower stall & Vanity, Electric head, Crusader 350, Crusader 350, Kohler generator, 369 hours, Newer hot water tank, Bilge.

Absolutely beautiful, complete history, fresh water used only. $59,000. Great Lakes Boats and Brokerage. 440-221-9001 (817)

36’ ’85 TROJAN, T-270 Crusaders $19,900. Matt Solberg, Huron Lagoons Marina, 419/433-3200, www.boathuron.com. (117)

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38’ ’03 REGAL 3880, T-420 HP, Original Owner, Freshwater, 425 Original Hours On Twin Merc 8.1S HO FWC, 2 Zone AC/Heat, Generator, Windlass, Cherry Interior, Large Open Feeling Interior, 2 Flat Screen TVs-Bow Sun Pads-Great Family Fun & Cruising Boat! Now Offered at $129,900-Contact Ted Patrick at Lake & Bay Yacht Sales cell 419-656-0408. (817)

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42' ‘86 CHRIS CRAFT 426 CATALINA, T-340hp Crusaders. Many improvements! Hard Enclosed Aft Deck! Call Mike 419-344-7518 WaypointMarineSales.com. (617)

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46' ’92 GRAND BANKS EUROPA, T-375 Caterpillar Diesels "Sea Turtle" has had many upgrades. Rare Europa model. Price Reduced!

Call Mike 419-344 -7518 or WaypointMarineSales.com. (617)

50’ ’90 CARY OFFSHORE, Freshwater Only-440 Hours On Quad 502 Mercs-Updated Bravo Drives-Custom Maple Interior-2 Zone AC/HeatCustom Paint-Custom Windshield-Bow ThrusterUpdated Entertainment System-Battery Charger-Twin 30 Amp Shore Service-Wired & Plumbed For Generator-Radar-Custom Helm W/New Controls and Gauges-Garmin Radar with GPS Plotter-VHF-Auto Pilot-Full Galley$119,000-Contact Ted Patrick at Lake & Bay Yacht Sales, cell 419-656-0408 (817)

26’ ’87 ERICSON, This ‘fresh water’ Ericson 26 is a high quality production yacht with standing headroom and sleeping accommodations for five. Below decks amenities include a Universal M-12 diesel engine, galley and private marine head. This is a well maintained sturdy cruiser ready for any experienced sailor ready to ‘downsize’ or a perfect first boat for someone just starting out. $13,500.00. Riverfront Yacht Sales, 216-861-7393. (617)

33’ ’82 ERICSON, Spacious cruiser racer that will comfortably sleep 7. She has plenty of storage for extended cruising. Located indoors in downtown Cleveland, OH. $19,000.00.

Riverfront Yacht Sales, 216-861-7393 (617)

33’ ’75 PEARSON 10M, Utter East has been professionally maintained since it was purchased in 2003.Bottom is in excellent condition. The boat is also set up to single-hand. This is a competitive racing boat. She’s fun to sail easily with 1 or 2 people; and to party with more. $18,900.

Riverfront Yacht Sales, 216-861-7393. (617)

47’ ‘02 BENETEAU 473 OCEANIS, SSM Trade, Freshwater Only, Very Well Maintained, AC / Heat, Generator, Raymarine Electronics, Two Stateroom & Two Head Layout, New Sails in 2009. Visit us at www.SouthShoreMarine.com for more information or call 419-433-5798 to set up a private showing. $189,900 (817)

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43’ ’81 VIKING DC HARDTOP, T/Detroit 6-71N diesel inboards. Loaded! 3rd owner for the past 18 years, <2000 hrs., always fresh water enjoyed. Sleeps 8 fly bridge with 1 year old complete canvas enclosure! Spacious aft deck with enclosure, loaded galley, master aft cabin, gorgeous salon, generator, 2 air/heat systems, hot/cold showers, electronics, spare shaft, alarm system, block heaters, oil change system, washer/dryer, ice maker, Glendenning synchronizer and so much more. Always stored inside heat and owner personally waxes boat himself every spring! Owner motivated, new asking price $74,900.00. Battery Park Boat Sales & Brokerage 1-877-291-0512, 419-625-6142. (817)

50’ ’89 BERTRAM CONVERTIBLE, Freshwater most of her life-800 hrs SMOH in 1996 on T8v92TAs-Vessel total hrs 2725-Inviting large feeling when you enter the big salon-2 stateroom, 2 head layout-Professionally maintained and the vessel shows it!-Newer Electronics-3 Zone AC/Heat-Twin Gensets-Inside Heated Storage-Fresh Wax 2017-Shows Very WellSerious Motivated Seller-Offered at $179,900 Contact Ted Patrick at Lake & Bay Yacht Sales, cell 419-656-0408 (817)

27’ ’86 CATALINA 27, clean and updated, new cushions, Raymarine electronics, Raymarine wheel pilot, Harken genoa furler. Universal m 18 diesel inboard. Great cruising boat! $18,900.00. Riverfront Yacht Sales, 216-8617393. (617)

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20’ ‘13 BOAT TRAILER, Unique Marine single axle aluminum framed trailer. Galvanized rims, diamond plate fenders, padded fully adjustable bunks, tongue jack, side guides, winch, buddy bearings and very low miles towed. Like new, no damage and all lights in working order. This unit will handle up to a 20-21’ vessel. Call for more information. Asking $3,000.00 or offer.

Battery Park Boat Sales & Brokerage 1-877-2910512, 419-625-6142. (817)

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42’ ’09 CRUISERS YACHTS 420 COUPE, Twin Volvo 600IPS Diesel Drive Systems, Loading with equipment including a Freedom lift for a dingy or jet ski, Full Air Conditioning including the cockpit, full cockpit entertainment center with grill-icemaker-sink-TV- Stereo, sliding hatch in hardtop for easy access to the bow, full electronics w/Autopilot, and much more, $299,000. Call John Sima (440) 537-2555 at Sima Marine. (817)

53’ EUROPEAN CANAL-STYLE CRUISER, 15’ beam, 3.8’ draft. Willard hull built to US Navy specs. 2 cabins w/heads, large saloon, full galley. Inverter/propane and electric cooking.

Cummins 210hp engine. Generator. bow thruster. 2 helm stations. Recent survey. Perfect to cruise the ICW. Bahamas. Great Lakes. Lying in Ft. Lauderdale, FL $50,000 OBO. Call 954.463.2474 or b38fulford@gmail.com. (TS)

28’ ’04 ODIN SLOOP, One Owner & Freshwater Only-Lightly used in Lake Erie-300 Original Hours on 75hp Yamaha-Galvanized tandem axle trailer with spare-Mast raising capability-Cabin space to sleep 4-Galley with ice box, sink, storage-Head Compartment W/Porta Pottie-Cabin Carpet-Shore Power With Charger-2 BatteriesCockpit Cushions-Pedestal Cover-Dodger-Vessel has a retracting swing keel, tandem swing rudders, and has water ballast for stability. VHFGarmin GPS-Depth Sounder-Offered at $35,900Contact Ted Patrick at Lake & Bay Yacht Sales cell 419-656-0408. (817)

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42’ ’86 CHRIS CRAFT 426 MY, Twin Crusader 350 HP, fully enclosed aft hardtop, fully enclosed flybridge, well equipped and maintained, $59,000. Call John Sima (440) 537-2555 at Sima Marine. (817)

46' ‘04 CARVER 460 VOYAGER, Twin Volvo 480hp Diesels, Bow & Stern Thrusters, Hardtop with Full Enclosure, Davit and Davit System, Full Electronics, Sat TV Antenna, Excellent Condition and Maintenance. Call John Sima (440) 537-2555 at Sima Marine. (817)

52' ‘83 BLUEWATER 5200 MOTOR YACHT, T350hp Crusaders, Fresh Water! Luxury WaterFront Living! Call Mike 419-344-7518 WaypointMarineSales.com. (617)

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38’ ‘90 EGG HARBOR CONVERTIBLE, Rebuilt Twin Crusader 502s with 25 hrs., 2 Zone AC/Heat-Generator, Over 150K invested in upgrades. Offered at $85,000-Contact Ted Patrick at Lake & Bay Yacht Sales cell 419-6560408. (817)

46' ‘07 CARVER 46 MOTOR YACHT, T-500hp Volvos Yacht in Luxury! This beautiful FreshWater Carver has all the amenities! Bow & Stern Thrusters! Call Mike 419-344-7518 WaypointMarineSales.com. (617)

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Lift, Wash, Block & Launch $16 per ft.

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MARBLEHEAD

CATAWBA ISL.

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40,000 Sq. Ft. of Heated Storage Services include: Haul Out, Bottom Cleaned, Haul To & From Facility, Spring Launch, Transportation of Boats Provided

Convenient Lake Front Access – 30 & 70 Ton Lifts Heated Storage Rates start at $4.10/sq.ft.

Inclusive Heated Storage Rates start at $5.35/sq.ft.

Inside Cold Storage starts at $2.20/sq.ft.

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Waterside Properties HURON 1073

HURON 1072

1071

1065

HURON

909 Superior Dr.

EXTRAORDINARY 3 bedrooms, 3 ½ baths, 2622 sq. ft. lakefront end unit condo. 1st floor master suite. Open floor plan. Walk-out lower level features huge family room, brick fireplace & full bath. 2 car garage. $369,000.

Please call Linda Armstrong RE/MAX Quality Realty 419-627-1996 www.theateamsellshomes.net

Please call Linda Armstrong RE/MAX Quality Realty 419-627-1996 www.theateamsellshomes.net

Each office is independently owned & operated

Each office is independently owned & operated

SANDUSKY

1056

1069

SANDUSKY

923 Superior Dr.

HAMMER OUT YOUR DREAM! 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1246 sq. ft. lakefront home. Spectacular Lake Erie views! Wake up to the waves outside your windows. Home needs some TLC but has great potential with much of the value in the lot.

Close to all Huron has to offer. $199,900.

Please call Linda Armstrong RE/MAX Quality Realty 419-627-1996 www.theateamsellshomes.net

Please call Linda Armstrong RE/MAX Quality Realty 419-627-1996 www.theateamsellshomes.net

Each office is independently owned & operated

Each office is independently owned & operated

SANDUSKY 1066

Upper level condo looks out over Lake Erie for beautiful sunsets.

This 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1616 sq. ft. condo is all new. Beauty reigns inside and out with tasteful hues and amazing views. Great for year-round living or as a resort getaway. $249,900.

3 bedroom, 3 bath, 3194 sq. ft. lakefront home. Open floor plan & some hardwood flooring. Kitchen has granite countertops & stainless steel appliances. Great room boasts fireplace & built-in bookcases. Sunporch overlooking patio out to water. Gorgeous master suite features gas log fireplace & romantic porch plus a marble master bath. 2 ½ car garage. $739,900.

1130 By The Shores #9

STUPENDOUS OFFERING

SANDUSKY 1068

4611 Cleveland Rd., E. #604

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VERMILION TWP

235 Cedar Point Rd.

Sandusky Bay Waterfront

WAKE UP CLOSE TO THE WATER’S EDGE

6,080 sq. ft. of luxury on over 1 acre. 4 bedrooms, 4½ baths. 1st floor master and 2nd floor guest suite. Gated community in Sandusky, Ohio. $1,575,000

3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2783 sq. ft. brick ranch. Huge living room/dining room with wood burning fireplace. Eat-in kitchen. Beautiful views from all the windows. Steps to the beach. 2½ car garage. $475,000.

Kula Hoty Lynch Hoty Enterprises, Inc. 800-416-4689 kula@hoty.com

1057

Enjoy Private Beach and Park Privileges with this 2BD/2BA Ranch Home Ready for Your Personal Touch! Get Away from the Hustle & Bustle! $189,900

Call Kelli Reis | 419-618-2967 BolteRealEstate.com

Call Kelli Reis | 419-618-2967 BolteRealEstate.com

Call Kelli Reis | 419-618-2967 BolteRealEstate.com

Call Corky McIlrath-Flint Bolte Real Estate | 419-341-4478 www.CorkyMcFlint.com

Spectacular Water & Sunset Views from this Secluded 84x346 Buildable Lot on Lake Erie! Approved Septic System.

Gorgeous Spot for Your Dream Home! $240,000

Call Corky McIlrath-Flint Bolte Real Estate | 419-341-4478 www.CorkyMcFlint.com

PUT-IN-BAY 1063

PUT-IN-BAY 1062

1061

1060

PUT-IN-BAY

ONE OF A KIND! THE HANGAR HOUSE!

PUT-IN-BAY

LAKE ERIE CLIFF FRONT LOT! Wake to the Sunrise! Stunning 4BD Home Meticulously Maintained and Designed in Coastal Colors. Huge Screened Deck!

Absolutely Beautiful! Dockage Too! $429,000

Views of Lake Erie Highlight this 3BD/2.5BA with Wrap Around Deck.

Open Concept Living with Vaulted Ceiling.

Taxi Your Plane Right to Your Door! $380,000

Each office is independently owned & operated

VIEWS OF SANDUSKY BAY!

Gorgeous Renovated & Furnished 3BD/2BA Beach House! Great Room with Wood Walls & Ceiling, & Wall of Windows Overlooking the Lake!

Double Dockage Too! $899,000

A TRIBUTE TO YOUR SUCCESS!

Please call Linda Armstrong RE/MAX Quality Realty 419-627-1996 www.theateamsellshomes.net

PORT CLINTON

QUIET SETTING OVERLOOKING PARK!

PUT-IN-BAY

5 bedroom, 4½ bath, 4500 sq. ft. contemporary home. Situated on a lake-to-bay lot with endless views of Lake Erie & Sandusky Bay. Exquisite master suite with great storage & deluxe bath. Marble flooring in dining room. Formal living room with cathedral ceilings, gas fireplace & built-in bookcase. 70’ dockage on bay side. $829,000.

Each office is independently owned & operated

CATAWBA CLIFFS

ON LAKE ERIE’S SANDY SHORE!

ARCHITECTURAL BEAUTY

Please call Linda Armstrong RE/MAX Quality Realty 419-627-1996 www.theateamsellshomes.net

Each office is independently owned & operated

1059

1058

4 bedroom, 2½ bath, 3388 sq. ft. lakefront home on a lake-to-bay lot.

Large living room with gas fireplace & hardwood floors. Bright white kitchen featuring Corian countertops, island, planning desk & pantry.

1st floor & 2nd floor master bedrooms. Patio & deck overlooking the Sandusky Bay. Portable dock. 2 car garage. $459,900.

Please call Linda Armstrong RE/MAX Quality Realty 419-627-1996 www.theateamsellshomes.net

MARBLEHEAD

1501 Cedar Point Rd.

LAKE WAVES & YOU

1064

1607 Cedar Point Rd.

ISLAND GETAWAY OR RENTAL!

EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY!

Luxury Living at It’s Best! All 4BD’s Open Onto 1 of 4 Huge Decks! Temperature Controlled Hangar, Office, 4+ Car Garage.

Beautiful Lake Views! Reduced to $725,000

3BD/2BA with Large Private Patio. Great Location Near the Pool at Popular Island Club! Make this Your Ticket to Vacationland! $179,900

New Completely Furnished 4BD/2BA Lakefront Condo with All the Bells & Whistles! Huge Deck Overlooks Beach & Sunrise Views. Pool & Short Term Rentals Allowed $368,000

Call Corky McIlrath-Flint Bolte Real Estate | 419-341-4478 www.CorkyMcFlint.com

Call Corky McIlrath-Flint Bolte Real Estate | 419-341-4478 www.CorkyMcFlint.com

Call Corky McIlrath-Flint Bolte Real Estate | 419-341-4478 www.CorkyMcFlint.com

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3 bedroom, 4 full bath, 2 half bath, 5562 sq. ft. home with a lake-tobay lot. This home has a unique lay-out to offer many possibilities for additional bedrooms. Great kitchen opens to spacious eating area.

Full basement. 2 heating systems & 2 hot water tanks. Cupola on the top floor with windows in every direction to view the lake & bay.

Boat launch & electric remote controlled boat lift makes boating life easier. 2 gar garage plus a 1 car garage. This needs to be toured in order to appreciate. $1,499,000.

1409 Cedar Point Rd.

ACHIEVEMENT IN LUXURY 4 bedroom, 4½ bath, 8808 sq. ft. exquisite home. 1.8 acres on a laketo-bay lot. Beautiful lakefront beach with endless views of Lake Erie.

Perfect for entertaining in the custom kitchen that features plenty of storage. Outdoor kitchen with pizza oven. 3 fireplaces, porcelain tile flooring. Private pool, open & covered porches & private verandas.

Boat dock & lift on bay side. 4 car garage. $2,740,000.

Please call Linda Armstrong RE/MAX Quality Realty 419-627-1996 www.theateamsellshomes.net

Please call Linda Armstrong RE/MAX Quality Realty 419-627-1996 www.theateamsellshomes.net

Each office is independently owned & operated

Each office is independently owned & operated

ENHANCE YOUR LIFESTYLE. Ready to break out of your routine? An E-Z-GO® Express® will carry you and up to five accomplices in comfort and style, whether you’re buzzing around the neighborhood or venturing down a trail less traveled. Four distinctive models let you choose the vehicle that fits your family’s desire to get out and go. Get a best-in-class 13.5-hp gas-powered engine or whisper-quiet, zero-emissions 48-volt electric drivetrain. A rugged welded tubular steel frame with powder-coat protection. And, an optional limited slip differential for a firm grip on the trail.

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www.drewscustomcarts.com 419-734-DREW (3739) © 2016 E-Z GO Division of Textron Inc. All rights reserved.

The new 330 Outrage is an outstanding performer built on a foundation of core confidence

Phone 844-669-3820

See it at the show

The all-new Boston Whaler 330 Outrage is an outstanding performer, built on a foundation of core confidence. Her precision-engineered design delivers a smooth, dry, comfortable ride—the optimal balance of stability and softness. Handling is beautifully predictable with seamless control, giving you ease and confidence like you’ve never felt before. Fishing features and options galore, including numerous comfortminded amenities for you and your guests, make the 330 perfect for entertaining and whatever offshore adventures you dream up. Not only is this new Outrage up to the task, but it’s also designed to make every task a pleasure. Clemons Boats of Sandusky, Ohio will be displaying the 330 Outrage at the Cedar Point Boat Show.

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