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With the arrival of spring comes a new boating season. It’s off to a floating start, but there are still bumps on the water, including difficulties brought by the economy. This makes potential boaters more hesitant to invest in new purchases. Fortunately, many current boaters already have what they need to enjoy life on the water. Financial strains make boating even more essential, as a release from all of the stresses of daily life.

There are some signs of economic growth. Sea Ray Boats is one of many boat manufacturers that has returned some of its employees to work, including 150 at two of its plants in East Tennessee, divided into nearly 100 at Forks of the River Industrial Park in East Knox County, and about 50 at the plant in Venore.

In this issue, we explore Doral Boats International and vessels from their Elite Series and their Express Cruisers.

The Port of Call features Muskegon, Michigan, a “boaters’ paradise.”

Boating opportunities abound on the sheltered waters of Muskegon Lake and of Lake Michigan, and Muskegon itself provides four launch ramps.

Visitors have opportunities to fi sh the lakes, relax on the docks, golf, swim, play other sports, or enjoy various

Three of our features compliment each other: “Dredging Shallow Harbors,” “Climate Change” and “Factors Affecting Lake Levels.” “Dredging Shallow Harbors” discusses the need for this action. Dredging is necessary so that boaters can continue to access the harbors. Dropping lake levels reduce the amount of room available for mariners to boat. Climate change is one of the causes of lower “heads” or water heights.

In addition, “Dredging Shallow Harbors” includes the idea that the maintenance of harbors is somewhat neglected by the federal government.

“Climate Change” includes information on changing regulations for boaters.

“Factors Affecting Lake Levels” discusses why water levels in the Great Lakes are decreasing, how much of a role dredging is playing in the changing St. Clair River levels, and whether the government should construct gates to control the flow of this body of water.

All of these issues affect boating. We appreciate your readership, and hope that you will take the time to become a member by visiting our web site at greatlakesboatingfederation.com. To review the actions that we have taken on your behalf, please see page 8.

You owe it to yourselves to join the Great Lakes Boating Federation. We are the only organization in the Great Lakes region investigating the issues that matter to you. Thank you for your loyalty. We look forward to hearing from you.

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Doral International 265 Elite Bow Rider In 1972, Doral built its first boat in the historic

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town of Grand-Mère, Québec. The building wasn’t much, but the vision and the dream were there. With a team of specialized technical and naval designers, Doral set out to develop a line of high-quality pleasure boats with an unyielding dedication to the principle that only the best is acceptable.

SPOTLIGHTS

The Elite 265 Bow Rider is one of the

SPOTLIGHTS • SHALLOW HARBORS • LAUNCH CHECKLIST • SMOKE DETECTORS

company’s prize creations. It will adapt to your many needs. The boat’s main cockpit has a

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wet bar, a refrigerator, and features a full, selfdraining cockpit, antiskid flooring, cockpit seat and twin, adjustable bucket seats. Additional features include an integrated swim platform, AM/FM CD waterproof sound system and ski-

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with toilet, sink and pressurized water system and privacy door; storage is prevalent in the head and below the helm.

Seven years after Doral was founded, two local entrepreneurs purchased the company Moïse

DEPARTMENTS

Cadorette, with the goal of helping it to grow

DEPARTMENTS

IN THE NEWS • GREAT LAKES • FISHING • YACHT CLUBS • MARINAS • CRUISING • NATIONAL • SAILING

tow eye. The 265br also has an enclosed head

rapidly. In 1989, the company moved to GrandMère and joined forces with Thundercraft and

• PUBLISHER’S NOTE • EDITORIALS • LETTERS TO THE EDITOR • NEW PRODUCTS • BOAT CARE AND FEEDING • MARINE MART • EVENTS CALENDAR • ADVERTISER INDEX

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Canot Cadorette. At the end of the 1990s, Doral expanded, and Doral International is now a company doing business in more than 25 countries across the world. Doral Sport Boat at Midland (Ontario) and Doral International at Grand-Mère (Québec) are major players in the nautical field. The commitment of the managers and the employees to the manufacturing is, without any doubt, the secret card for Doral’s success.

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EDITORIALS

JOIN THE GREAT LAKES BOATING FEDERATION The Great Lakes Boating Federation is the one place boaters can have their say. All 4.3 million boaters on the Great Lakes have a voice with the Great Lakes Boating Federation. A lot is going on with the lakes as views of the world and the future change.

Grants are being awarded to clean up decades’ old disaster areas from pollution; Asian carp are approaching Lake Michigan; commercial shipping vessels from overseas are spreading invasive species and polluting the air. Viral hemorrhagic septicemai (VHS), a serious fi sh disease, is in all the Great Lakes now; studies are being conducted on the water levels of the lakes and water flows between them; dredging funds have been reduced; and wind farms on the Great Lakes are becoming a reality.

These are just a few of the issues facing boaters on the Great Lakes today. How can you keep up with the changing information and shift ing tides? How will you make sure your precious waters are protected, so that you can continue enjoying your favorite pastime? How can you, just one litt le voice, have your concerns heard? The Great Lakes Boating Federation is your answer.

We speak for the more than 4.3 million boaters in the Great Lakes region. Strengthen your voice by joining us. We have already accomplished much, including the following: • Challenged the International Joint Commission over its refusal to appoint a boat owner to the Public Interest Advisory Group to voice concerns over lake levels on the Upper Great Lakes; • Played a critical role in causing the U.S. Coast Guard to decide to close proposed live fi re zones on the Great Lakes; • Participated in the Great Lakes Regional Collaboration Initiative, establishing recreational boating on the Great Lakes as a stakeholder equal to all others; • Worked with other stakeholders to establish recreational boating’s far-reaching economic impact and role in

sustainable development for efforts including the Great Lakes Regional Collaboration; • Worked to improve dredging, maintenance of navigational aids and breakwaters, marina upkeep and boat ramp access at shallow recreational boat harbors; • Fought to preserve native fi sh populations and to prevent invasive aquatic species from spreading into the Great Lakes; • Lobbied more than 33 national senators and representatives for the reauthorization of NOAA’s Coastal Zone Management Act to gain more boating access; • Joined the fight, with an amicus brief, to keep recreational boats exempt from potentially ruinous ballast water regulations; • Challenged the Great Lakes Commission about the use of funds it received from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to provide an accurate report of the economic impact of recreational boating on the Great Lakes; • Single-handedly took on the fight to keep Chicago-area locks open for recreational boating when multiple Great Lakes states, and the province of Ontario, Canada, alleged that Asian carp were poised to invade the Great Lakes. Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Wisconsin and Ontario fi led a lawsuit with the Supreme Court seeking to permanently seal the locks. The U.S. Supreme Court has decided not to get involved, which is a win for recreational boating in the southern Great Lakes, especially in Lake Michigan.

The Great Lakes Boating Federation is the organization here to make sure boaters are heard; to make sure boaters get what they deserve.

Become a member today, and help support one of your favorite pastimes. We are the only group that will defend your rights as a boater. Visit www.greatlakesboatingfederation.com for more information about our organization. There is no one else on the lookout for you.

CHICAGO LOCKS REMAIN OPEN FOR BOATING On Jan. 27, government officials held a “carp summit” to

announcement of support for the state of Illinois in the Asian

discuss strategies for preventing Asian carp from entering

carp batt le, and of its opposition to legal actions undertaken by

Lake Michigan, co-hosted by politicians including Senate

other Great Lakes states. When the U.S. Supreme Court ruled

Majority Whip Richard Durbin (D-IL) and Rep. Judy Biggert

against Michigan in a decision on Jan. 19, refusing to order the

(R-IL). These events follow the Obama administration’s

closing of Chicago-area waterway locks, it was due partly to the

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administration’s backing of Illinois. Th is court decision was

moored on the Chicago River. Recreational boaters need a

another step in the batt le to prevent Asian carp from traveling

way to travel from Lake Michigan to the cold-weather storage

into the Great Lakes from the Sanitary & Ship Canal.

facilities for their vessels, and from the locks to Lake Michigan.

In the midst of this activity, the Great Lakes Boating Federation

Their concerns must be addressed.

is calling for a public hearing for all of the regional stakeholders

In addition, the Great Lakes invasion of Asian carp could have

to express their opinions.

horrific effects on the 73 percent of boaters who sport fish

The U.S. Supreme Court may still accept lawsuits fi led by five states, including Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio and Wisconsin, plus Ontario, the Canadian province, against the

annually. Asian carp have a ferocious appetite, and can weigh up to 100 pounds. They often leap into the air when vessels pass, injuring individuals and damaging boats.

state of Illinois. The case would reopen a lawsuit from 1922

Judging from their dominance in the nearby Illinois and

that allowed the construction of a shipping canal between

Mississippi rivers, the Asian carp have the potential to greatly

the Great Lakes and the Mississippi River. The U.S. Supreme

disrupt the Great Lakes ecosystem by consuming vast amounts

Court could rule that, that connection, the Sanitary & Ship

of the plankton that sustain other fish already in the lakes;

Canal, be permanently severed.

potentially, they could squeeze out the $7 billion fishing

If successful, the lawsuit could have a devastating effect on the

industry in the Great Lakes.

nearly 7,000 mariners who either access the Chicago River

The Great Lakes Boating Federation remains steadfast about

from Lake Michigan or vice versa. The river system and the

shutt ing the gates on Asian carp, but not on thousands of local

Great Lakes are integral parts of the boating scene in Chicago,

boaters. Mariners on these bodies of water form the group

and they are used recreationally from April to November each

of stakeholders that would most deeply feel the effects of

year for boat storage. Approximately 5,000 boaters are moored

navigating among these predators.

in the nine harbors in Chicago, with an additional 2,000

ARE BOATERS IRRESPONSIBLE SPENDERS? During President Barack Obama’s recent town hall-style

the United States is suffering job losses, the boating industry

meeting in Nashua, N.H., the president criticized individuals

supports employment for boat builders, marine dealers, owners,

who choose to purchase recreational boats as irresponsible

suppliers and thousands of marine industry employees in the

spenders. There were a few issues he neglected to mention.

United States. There are 13 million boat owners and 72 million

Obama ignored boating’s positive elements, including providing jobs and joy for families. Families benefit from spending time together in small confi nes, experiencing highquality time on-board while they enjoy a family hobby and

people who boat annually in the United States, including 4.3 million just on the Great Lakes. What does Obama’s comment mean for those individuals who depend on boating for family fun and jobs to feed their families?

sport. They get away from it all; leave their responsibilities

It is evident that boating is a discretionary expenditure and

at the dock and exchange them for the sanctuary of freedom

it is the fi rst to fall and the last to recover. Obama’s statement

boating provides. Boaters are free from it all during the time

is very hurtful to the millions of citizens who enjoy boating

they are boating with their families and loved ones.

and earn a living in a boating profession. It is unfortunate that

Boating benefits tourism and keeps money at home, rather than supplying it to distant leisure destinations. At a time when

president Obama would classify boat buying as irresponsible spending. It is an irresponsible statement coming from the leader of this nation.

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LET TERS TO THE EDITOR

EDITOR’S NOTE: The cit y commissioners of Traverse Cit y, Mich., are

B OATERS’ F RUSTRATION P LAN FOR B EACHES

WITH

C IT Y ’S

seeking control of the cit y’s beaches, much to the chagrin of area boaters. The following letters, one from the mayor and the other from a concerned boater, present two sides of the dispute.

TRAVERSE C IT Y M AYOR R EASSURES B OATERS I understand some concerns have been raised, and perhaps some incorrect information has been circulated, about boating in Traverse City, Michigan. I want to assure you and your readers that we love boats and boaters in Traverse City. Our bay is full of boats. People have a great time on the water here.

The concern that has been raised is about high concentrations of near-shore, day-long anchoring in shallow water on two city beaches. The city has two beaches downtown: one is about 2,200 feet long, the other is about 1,200 feet long (more or less). Each has a 400-foot-long swim area. Residents of the adjacent neighborhoods have asked for more open water space along these two beaches.

The city is working on a plan to expand the two swim areas so that there is more room for open water use by the neighborhoods, but still room for shallow water anchoring by those boaters who enjoy that use.

While there is understandably some distrust whenever the status quo is adjusted, the City Commission has recently gone on record as saying that boaters will not be excluded—not from the bay, and not from the beaches. We are simply looking to provide some more room for the residents, while keeping a place on both beaches for those who want to anchor for the day by the shore. Finalizing a good plan will be a lively community discussion, I have no doubt.

Traverse City is and will remain a wonderful place to live, to vacation, and to boat. Please—come see for yourself.

We look forward to your visit.

When this all started, we went down the “environmental” path and then down the “safety issue” path. It felt like the game kept getting changed and nobody was explaining the rules, until Commissioner Mary Ann Moore spoke … [of a] “new” plan.

The perception that the boaters have is that the commissioners are against “boaters.” Communication between the commissioners and the boaters has hit rock bottom.

I understand that the city feels that it can better determine the proper use of our local beaches. But your plan raises some valid questions and concerns.

1. If the DNR were to give up control, could each port have different laws?

2. Will this affect any kind of funding from the government?

3. Does this expose the city to more liability?

4. Has any consideration been given to the local economic impact of an “unfriendly” boating port?

If you had been more upfront with the community, there would be far less distrust.

Please look at this from my side. I am skeptical because maps were drawn with a swim area from the mouth of the Boardman River to West End Beach, totaling 4,400 feet long. I am skeptical because swim buoys were improperly placed to enlarge existing swimming areas. I am skeptical because you keep changing the “story” behind your reasoning to enlarge swimming areas. Finally, I am skeptical because our city manager said in the meeting last night to “not give out any details because this might undermine the City’s position with the upcoming mediation on Monday” with the DNR. Please give me something to have faith in what you are doing.

Jack Nowland

Chris Bzdok

Traverse Cit y, Michigan

Mayor Traverse Cit y, Michigan

Agree? Disagree? Want to Comment?

Email your thoughts to letters@greatlakesboating.com

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Traverse City

Beyond

The Bay

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ven though Traverse City is a boater’s paradise, the excitement doesn’t stop at the water’s edge. There’s so much to see and do, so many places to visit…. Wander down a magnificent golden beach or enjoy a round of championship golf. Explore the shops and stores of our friendly, tree-shaded downtown and enjoy a fine meal paired with an award-winning local wine. Try your luck in one of our sleek casinos, cast your line into one of America’s most famous trout streams, or just relax and enjoy one of the most beautiful places you’re ever likely to visit.

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LOA

w/swim extension

Beam Approx. Weight Fuel Capacity

51’3” 13’10” 30,000 2 x 200

lbs. gal.

Alegria

It’s the little things that set one company apart from the rest. Doral strives to ensure that all cruisers and sport boats stand the test of time and that Doral owners appreciate the “little extra touches” that are integrated into their boats to meet and exceed their expectations. Step aboard, and discern the high quality that can only be achieved through Doral’s commitment to superior engineering and construction techniques. The five Doral Boats featured here range in size and design, but they all combine comfortable interiors with distinctive European styling.

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From the carefully crafted interior to the engine options of joystick control with either the Volvo IPS 600 or the Zeus 3500 FWD, the Alegria is designed for the uncompromising boater.

The cockpit’s refreshment center is equipped with bar, pressurized water, beverage and bottle holders, ice maker, refrigerator, and trash receptacle. The lounge has a home theater system with 15-inch, LCD flat-screen TV, CD player, DVD player, subwoofer and speakers, as well as a crescent-shaped lounge seat with integral storage that converts to a bed.

The galley comes standard with a coffee maker, electric stove, convection microwave oven, refrigerator and separate freezer, bar, overhead storage, stove fan, pressurized water and air-conditioning control.

The main cabin features a 15-inch TV package with antenna, DVD, TV cable, cable and telephone shore hook up, green-tinted translucent sliding companionway door with locking latch and doorstop, an extra-large, below-the-floor storage, and a full-height, cedar-lined hanging locker.

The forward stateroom features a queen-size bed with under-bed storage and a dedicated air-conditioning system. It also has private access to the master head and a separate shower.

The aft cabin has an island bed, vanity with seat and storage, and full-height locker lined with cedar. The aft head has a fiberglass shower and vanity, opening porthole, medicine cabinet, storage space and deluxe lighting.

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LOA

Mediterra

w/swim extension

45’5”

Beam Approx. Weight Fuel Capacity

13’3” 25,000

lbs.

2 x 147

gal.

The Mediterra has a hand-laid hull and deck that includes

The lounge also includes a 15-inch, flat-screen TV, antenna,

deck hatches with built-in sunshield, 12-inch deck walk-

cable and telephone jack, a radio/CD player with six speakers

around, anchor windlass and electric trim tabs.

and large cabinets.

The helm station comes equipped with VHF radio, depth

The forward stateroom has a queen-size bed, 15-inch,

sounder and compass, shift and throttle electronic controls,

flat-screen TV, full-height locker with cedar lining, make-up

gauges for temperature, fuel and voltage, a tilt steering wheel

cabinet, portholes with wood blinds and private access to the

with wood finish and a helm seat with flip-up bolster.

forward head that has an acrylic shower, shower seat with

The cockpit is equipped with refreshment center and bar, radio, 160-watt speakers, U-shaped cockpit seats and swim platform.

Feel right at home in the galley with its deluxe refrigerator/ freezer, pressurized water system, stainless steel sink and convection microwave oven, coffee maker and double-burner electric stove. An air-conditioning control and large, overhead

storage, vanity, towel bar, mirror and medicine cabinet and a porthole that opens, providing light and ventilation.

The aft cabin has a queen-size bed, hatch with shades, 15inch, flat-screen TV, head locker with cedar shelf and two portholes that open. The aft cabin head features a shower, vanity, medicine cabinet, opening porthole, toilet, waste tank and towel bar and mirror.

storage are additional noteworthy features. Enjoy dining

The vessel comes with a radar arch, safety glass windshield,

in the lounge with its crescent-shaped seating that also

vertical top storage and waterproof canvas.

converts into a bed.

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LOA

w/swim extension

Beam Approx. Weight Fuel Capacity

Venezia

29’0” 9’4” 7,000 75

lbs.

gal.

Venezia owners will enjoy this stylish boat both for day

door with a lock and an engine room access hatch

cruises and for longer outings.

with gas chocks. The windshield has a center door that

The below-deck area is round-shaped, with dinette seating and integrated storage that converts to a berth.

allows access to the forward deck, and the boat comes equipped with a waterproof bimini top.

The aft cabin has a double bed, deluxe, textured carpet,

Optional features include air conditioning, bilge

privacy curtain and glass window to the cockpit. The

macerator, fl at-screen TV and DVD player, deluxe

galley has an electric stove with a Corian cover plate to

bedding items and cockpit cover, as well as other items.

enhance food preparation space, as well as a microwave oven, a built-in refrigerator and multiple storage areas.

The head has a vanity with molded-in sink, built-in shower with curtain, toilet with waste tank and access door to the dashboard.

Interior colors include aqua, ocean, olive or zen; pin striping in black, blue, red or yellow; canvas in black, blue or linen tweed; and cabinetwork fi nish in elegant cherry.

The cockpit has a twin helm seat, a wet bar with a sink and ice chest, marine-grade speakers, cockpit access

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Elite 265 & Elite 235 Bow Rider

265 LOA Beam Approx. Weight Fuel Capacity Maximum HP

26’6” 8’6” 4,700 87

lbs.

gal.

425

235 LOA Beam Approx. Weight Fuel Capacity Maximum HP

23’7” 8’6” 4,600 70

lbs.

gal.

320

The Elite 265br and the Elite 235br are similar boats that will

Features include a large storage area beneath the helm, a

adapt to your many needs.

stainless steel porthole, a curved, walk-through safety glass

The Elite 265br is the larger model. Its main cockpit includes a wet bar and a refrigerator, and features a full, self-draining cockpit, antiskid flooring, cockpit seat and two bucket seats.

windshield and an enclosed head. The self-draining main cockpit has seating, a large ski locker, side panel storage and a swim ladder.

There is plenty of below-seat storage and generous storage

Both models come with stainless steel gunwale molding,

space in the main cockpit.

stainless steel marine hardware, recessed, retractable fender

The bow cockpit is equipped with integrated drink holders and an anchor locker with cleat.

The 265br also has an enclosed head with vanity, sink and a large, below-helm storage area with lighting and porthole.

cleats and ski-tow eye. They are constructed with composite structural hull grid systems and fiberglass structural hull liners. They also have Doral core hulls and decks, and integrated swim platforms.

Both boats are available with the exterior canvas in black,

Also included are a stainless steel, telescoping swim ladder,

blue, Dubonnet tweed or linen tweed, and with the interior

Clarion© AM/FM CD waterproof sound system, automatic

upholstery in ivory/white with bronze accent, butter cream

bilge pump and electric bilge blower.

with bronze accent, or sport cabriolet.

The compact, 23-foot, 7-inch Elite 235br represents the new generation of Doral sport boats.

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a Lake Michigan must

T

he recreational boater is no doubt familiar with

Marina patrons can enjoy the summer fireworks displays over

Michigan’s “sunset” coast and with most of the

Muskegon Lake without leaving their docks. Other amenities

harbor towns that dot its shoreline. What many

include gated slips, free WiFi, a picnic area, clean bathrooms

boaters miss by venturing too far north or south

and showers, a dog run, a dock box, access to gas grills and

is a nearly perfect balance of charming history and culture,

a marina recycling program. All hard docks are made with

and dynamic urban living right in the middle of Michigan’s

splinter-free Trex and include picnic tables.

western coastline. The best-kept secret of Michigan’s west coast is exactly what you will discover when you enter any port of call in Muskegon County—the Muskegon Channel in the south and the White Lake Channel in the north. The Muskegon and the White Lake channels welcome boaters into friendly harbors, revealing areas as different from each other as the people that frequent them.

Muskegon Lake features several marinas offering a wide range of amenities, including Hartshorn Marina, which is operated through the city of Muskegon.

Hartshorn offers a friendly atmosphere with an experienced, courteous staff, and a spotless facility.

Renovated in 2006, Hartshorn Marina is only a step away from great summer festivities, including the Muskegon Bike Time and Summer Celebration.

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Hartshorn has 20-, 30-, 40- and 60-foot slips, including transient, available for the 2010 boating season. Slips start at $862 in the Small Boat Basin, and $1,350 in the Large Boat Basin, with options for hard or floating docks. New customers receive a five-percent discount. For additional information visit www.hartshornmarina.com or call (231) 724-6785.

USS Silversides at the Great Lakes Naval Memorial and Museum

For a complete listing of all of the marinas and the launch

Some of the nation’s finest artwork, performances and

ramps within Muskegon County, contact the Muskegon

historically significant structures are at home in Muskegon,

County Convention and Visitors Bureau at (800) 250-9283.

an area rich in arts and culture. Thanks to a naturally deep

Deep-blue water and warm summer winds caress more than 26 miles of the Lake Michigan beaches that define Muskegon’s breathtaking shoreline. Families enjoy the sun and surf of the “big lake” while taking in the brilliant blue waters ideal for fishing, water sports, swimming and relaxing.

The nationally recognized, clean beach has been the home of the AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Finals, and the King of the Great Lakes Kite Boarding Competition. Scenic dinner cruises are available on the Port City Princess.

harbor, ships like the famous Milwaukee Clipper, the USS LST 393, and the USS Silversides Submarine of the Great Lakes Naval Memorial and Museum are now permanently docked on Muskegon Lake, connecting Muskegon’s rich maritime past with its present. The LST-393, a U.S. World War II transport ship and Omaha Beach D-Day veteran, is available for tours.

You can also visit the Great Lakes Naval Memorial and Museum, which is home to the U.S.S. Silversides, the most famous surviving World War II submarine. Or immerse yourself in the priceless treasures of the Muskegon Museum of Art –

Muskegon County should be called the “City of Festivals,”

and don’t forget to visit the home of Muskegon’s most famous

partly because there are more than 20 festivals between

lumber baron Charles Hackley, at the Hackley and Hume

May and September. They range from Muskegon Bike Time,

Historic Site. The offerings are numerous, the experiences rich

Muskegon’s fastest-growing festival, celebrating motorcycles,

and we haven’t even mentioned the roller coasters!

to the Muskegon Summer Celebration and Air Show, with wide-ranging entertainment. The Summer Celebration is an annual, 11-day festival, with live music, carnival rides, and food and fun for the whole family. Two other must-attend festivals are the Michigan Irish Music Festival in September with live Irish music performances, rain-or-shine, and the Unity Christian Music Festival that brings four amazing days

Roller-coaster enthusiasts from around the country come to experience the critically acclaimed Shivering Timbers, a high-speed, wooden roller coaster, and the Thunderhawk, the first and only suspended, loop roller coaster in the state.

And those are only two of the more than 50 rides offered at Michigan’s Adventure.

of national Christian music acts to Muskegon’s Heritage

The White Lake Area, nestled among the large, shoreline

Landing on the shores of Muskegon Lake.

sand dunes of Lake Michigan, is made up of two towns,

Muskegon is ranked number 10 nationwide for culture and leisure activities, in a category for cities of its size.

Montague and Whitehall. These communities are within Muskegon County, north of the city of Muskegon and of Muskegon Lake. White Lake is situated between Whitehall

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and Montague. A deep-water channel leads you directly from White Lake into Lake Michigan. The geographic layout makes this the perfect location for boating and fishing. Feeling a little inexperienced? Many charter boats are stationed in White Lake and they would be happy to take newcomers or pros out for adventures. Various boat launches and marinas would gladly welcome your boat, too.

While in White Lake, visit the pristine White River. Tube, canoe, raft, kayak or fish, and experience the White River as it quietly flows into White Lake.

White Lake is located just one hour south of Ludington, one hour Marina on White Lake

north of Holland, and one hour west of Grand Rapids. It is the perfect spot for a family vacation. The historic White River Light Station, a museum restored from an old lighthouse, sits on the shore of the channel between White Lake and Lake Michigan. Take a trip up the spiral staircase to reach a height where you can see for miles over land and water.

Residents in the White Lake Area know how to have a good time.

Share in their annual events, such as the Perch Festival, the Arts and Crafts Fair, Celebrate White Lake, Cruz’in, the Maritime Festival, the Fall Festival and the Holiday Walk. One crowd pleaser is the Pumpkin Fest, where the White Lake area celebrates with pumpkin decorating, seed-spitting contests, pumpkin carving and the annual pumpkin roll down Dowling Hill.

Muskegon lighthouse and Lake Express ferry

The White Lake Chamber of Commerce provides an extensive web site that highlights all the attributes of this charming lakeshore community. Visit www.whitelake.org or call their friendly staff at (800) 879-9702.

Whether you are watching the air show over Muskegon Lake or grooving to the music from any one of Muskegon’s summer music festivals, you can experience the perfect combination of upbeat urban excitement and laid-back, resort town pleasures. For additional experiences that are waiting for you, check out www.visitmuskegon.org. You may also contact the Convention and Visitors Bureau to request a complimentary packet of information that can be sent directly to your doorstep by calling

Michigan’s Adventure Amusement and Waterpark

(800) 250-9283.

And don’t forget that Muskegon County is not just a warm weather destination—leaf viewers can get an eyeful driving up Scenic Drive. Visit Muskegon County and White Lake during the annual Depot to Depot Fall Color Tour in October to see for yourself. Don’t mind the cold? Ice fishing on White Lake and Muskegon Lake is a crowd favorite. And when you have caught your limit, head to the Muskegon Winter Sports Complex for the experience of a lifetime—luge. Speed down the most publicly accessible luge track in the United States. Afterward, warm up in the lodge and then strap on your skis and head out to the Midwest’s longest lighted, groomed, cross-country ski trails through Muskegon State Park.

Muskegon and White Lake—Lake Michigan Musts!

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Dredging Shallow Harbors Great Lakes Boating Federation Draws Attention to Recreational Harbors

By Jessica Tobacman

Throughout the United States

percent of the values of imported and domestic cargo that are

and the Great Lakes region, recreational boaters depend on shallow-draft recreational harbors for various functions, including as ports of refuge during inclement weather.

billion annually in recent years, and expenditures from the

The functioning of the more than 85 federally authorized small harbors in the Great Lakes basin harbors is due largely to funding allocated in the federal budget, and especially to monies from the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund. Federally authorized harbors are those for which the federal government accepts responsibility for dredging and

handled at ports, and deposits the revenues into the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund. The tax has raised more than $1 fund have remained almost unchanged, as the number of imports has increased. This combination of imports and spending has led to a surplus in the fund. Despite this, the busiest U.S. harbors are not being maintained adequately, with dredging being neglected. In 2008, the tax collected more than $1.6 billion for the trust fund, and the fund, in turn, spent only $766 million. The surplus will reach $8 billion by 2011, according to the Government Accounting Office, an independent, nonpartisan federal agency.

Dave Knight, Great Lakes Commission special projects manager, says that he thinks that, if all of the monies in the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund were allocated as intended, for the purposes of maintaining harbors and funding dredging, then there would be enough money to accomplish these goals.

A relatively new organization called the Great Lakes Small

continue to access them.

Harbor Coalition (GLSHC) agrees, and advocates using the

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for maintaining navigation infrastructure so that boaters can

The federal government established the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund on April 1, 1987, as part of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986. It was intended to support only harbor maintenance, but the government sometimes diverts

money collected in the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund for harbors alone. The GLSHC was formed during an informal meeting in November 2007 and has since grown to more than 45 members, representing 1.5 million citizens.

the dollars in this account to other endeavors. The Harbor

This group is helping to bring commercial and recreational

Maintenance Tax was created in 1986, and charges 0.125

boating interests together. It has led commercial shipping

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from the economic stimulus money. The Great Lakes area

“...Boaters and marina operators suffer the consequences of under-funded harbors.”

received the lower amount partially because, as is true for many of the issues in Congress, money was distributed throughout the United States according to advocacy by U.S. representatives and senators.

In addition, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is currently $200 million behind in its harbor-dredging program. Once it

stakeholders to support shallow-draft recreational harbors,

becomes up-to-date, federally authorized recreational Great

by representing harbors of any size that support its goals and

Lakes harbors will need as little as $7 to $8 million annually

objectives, including several deep-draft cargo ports, such

for maintenance in the future, Knight says. Increased funding

as Detroit.

for these harbors could come from the U.S. Army Corps of

The Great Lakes Commission also supports both commercial and shallow-draft recreational harbors, and lobbies for

Engineers. However, the group’s resources are already stretched.

increased funding for them. Leaders arrange an annual Great

The GLSHC has at its fingertips a 2004 study from Michigan

Lakes Day when participants visit members of Congress

State University that estimates the monetary worth of

on Capitol Hill. The Commission also backs both types of

recreational b oating at $9.5 billion. If this value were taken

harbors indirectly, by helping the GLSHC to set itself up

into account when funding is determined, then the Great

administratively and to become more formally organized.

Lakes region might receive enough money to adequately

Chuck May, Chair Pro Tem for the new Great Lakes Small Harbor Coalition, notes that commercial and recreational harbors suffer from the same difficulties, including a dearth of sufficient funding for harbor dredging, and using 100-yearold infrastructure that, due to lack of maintenance, is deteriorating.

Dredging is necessary to maintain access to harbors, both shallow-draft recreational harbors and commercial harbors. This is particularly true for Great Lakes harbors, most of which ©iStockphoto.com

are river mouths with natural siltation or sedimentation. These processes occur when silt or sediment erodes from storm banks, travels down rivers and then washes into waterways.

This material can build up in harbors, preventing individuals from reaching them. This deprives boaters from using these harbors and local businesses from receiving the revenues from the mariners that can no longer reach them. Sedimentation might also disrupt the spawning areas of fish because sediment accumulates along the bottoms of harbors.

Solving the problem of sedimentation comes back to the amount of funding allocated for dredging. Out of a total of $75 million appropriated in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 for all harbors in the Great Lakes region, about $20 million went to shallow-draft, recreational harbors in the area. However, this was only a small portion of the $125 million that the Great Lakes Commission requested

dredge both shallow-draft recreational and commercial harbors, alike. In the meantime, boaters and marina operators suffer the consequences of under-funded harbors.

However, if enough of them determine that communicating with their U.S. representatives and senators, or working with advocacy groups, is worth their while, then the winds might begin to change enough to carry them into their harbors.

“Once Congress compares the $9.5 billion economic impact of recreational boating to that of commercial navigation’s $3.6 billion, it will recognize the need to allocate money for the Army Corps of Engineers to dredge harbors for recreational boating,” said F. Ned Dikmen, chairman of the Great Lakes Boating Federation, voice of the 4.3 million boaters.

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Climate Change

By Fred Ludens

For many years, global warning has been an issue of debate. However, as more studies are conducted, the evidence is proving that it is a reality. The Earth’s climate has changed in the past and will continue to do so in the future. A problem arises when warming trends we are facing are accelerating and caused by human, rather than by natural occurrences.

C

limate change is caused by the emissions of greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide (CO2), which form a layer in the atmosphere and trap solar energy. If we do not curb the rise in emissions, we will face serious consequences, as global warming can destroy the Great Lakes’ economy, wildlife and way of life by changing climate patterns.

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We are already seeing proof of global warming. The Great Lakes contain the Earth’s largest concentration of surface fresh water and are thawing earlier each spring, according to an analysis of ice break-ups dating back to 1846. A team from the University of Wisconsin-Madison studies the timing of ice break-ups on 61 lakes in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, New York and Ontario between 1975 and 2004, during which

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time the average global air temperature rose by 0.4 degrees

emissions of greenhouse gases. In 1997, the agreement was

Celsius. On 56 of the area lakes, the spring thaw has taken

expanded with the Kyoto Protocol, which set binding targets

place, on average, two days earlier each decade. Although

for how much industrialized countries should reduce their

the thaw has been occurring earlier ever since 1846, the

emissions by 2012.

rate of change is now more than three times as fast as it was before 1975.

Copenhagen 2009 was a climate change summit where negotiations for a new agreement for subsequent years were

While the full extent of climate change’s impact cannot be

to proceed. The result of the two-week long summit is the

predicted, it has been concluded that it will be serious. For

Copenhagen Accord in which leaders from the United States,

example, the Great Lakes will likely experience a wide range

China, India, Brazil, South Africa and about 20 other countries

of negative effects caused by global warming, including a

committed to emission cuts that will be open to international

drop in lake levels during the next century by approximately

review. While some consider Copenhagen 2009 a failure since

one foot on Lake Superior, three feet on lakes Michigan and

the Accord is not a legally-binding treaty, the negotiations

Huron, 2.7 feet on Lake Erie, and 1.7 feet on Lake Ontario.

in Copenhagen took an important step toward addressing

Additionally, water quality will likely worsen as more intense

climate change in the 21st century.

storms send polluted urban and agricultural runoff into our waterways, and biological dead zones will increase, jeopardizing the lives of fish and other aquatic creatures.

WHY

IS ALL OF THIS RELEVANT TO RECREATIONAL BOATING? Copenhagen 2009 sets the stage for persuading the United

Recently, there has been much discourse about addressing

States Senate to adopt clean energy and climate legislation.

global warming, and climate action in the United States is

One of the major sticking points in the Senate has been

expected to finally move forward in the near future—not

how to deal with China’s growing role in climate pollution. In

only are bills being debated in Congress, but more notably,

Copenhagen, President Obama engaged in 14 hours of direct

Copenhagen 2009 has occurred. In 1992, representatives

negotiations with the Chinese and other world leaders and

from 172 governments from across the world gathered in

left the Danish capital with an agreement in which both the

Rio de Janeiro to discuss global warming. The result of the

United States and China pledged to limit emissions of global

conference was the first international agreement to limit

warming pollution by specific amounts. This could result in

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" This fact, combined with pending climate change action, means there are changes on the horizon for the boating community.

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new regulations of sources of pollution and could set new

needs to be aware of what’s coming down the pike and must

emissions standards that will likely impact boats in the future.

be ready for the changes; otherwise recreational boating as

Marine vessels are powered by engines that burn gasoline

we know it could capsize.

or diesel fuel and, as a result, they emit greenhouse gases;

While it remains to be seen what new regulations will be

of particular concern is carbon dioxide. Emission control for

instituted, whether reduced emissions standards, new fuel

boats and other nonroad engines such as outdoor power

economy standards, new boat design requirements, etc.,

equipment, recreational vehicles, and farm and construction

we can be sure that regulations will become more rigid at

equipment, have not been a major consideration for the U.S.

some point in the future. In order to decrease the amounts

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) because of their

of pollutants and emissions from boats, vessels will need to

relatively lower, overall contribution to air pollution. However,

become more environmentally friendly. The greatest, and

because they have not been subject to regulatory controls for

most potentially damaging, effect for recreational boaters

more than 20 years, like highway vehicles have, these engines

will be a likely rise in cost for boat owners. Most recreational

are much dirtier. This fact, combined with pending climate

boaters are middle-class Americans; 75 percent of boat

change action, means there are changes on the horizon for

owners earn an annual household income of less than

the boating community.

$100,000; and 95 percent of boats are less than 26 feet in

In fact, the trend toward tighter regulation has already begun.

Last year, the EPA announced new, more stringent emission standards for marine engines—both inboard and outboard— that will go into effect in 2010. Although it did not address climate change or greenhouse gases, the EPA did set strict new standards for gas-powered lawn equipment and marine

length. Boating is a luxury, so significant increases in costs to recreational boating could prove too much for the average Joe. If new regulations are too strict, they could make boating unaffordable for many people and could result in fewer boaters on the water, stifling not only recreational enjoyment, but also the economic benefits that boating provides.

engines, substantially reducing the amounts of gas fumes,

This is not to say that greenhouse gas directives cannot and

carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons and smog-forming pollutants

should not be placed upon boats. Rather, this should be done

emitted from a wide range of engines. One can only assume

in a careful manner to ensure that not only the environment

that this is just the beginning and stricter emissions standards

and public health are protected, but also that the boating

for greenhouse gases are on the way.

community is protected from harm. In order to ensure the

With more than 17 million recreational boats trolling U.S. waterways, it makes sense to limit emissions from a variety of vessels—they do contribute to global warming and air pollution. The Western Environmental Law Center calculated that, based on 2007 data from the EPA Nonroad Emissions Model, pleasure crafts emitted 17,399,940 tons of CO2 a year, which represents approximately 8 percent of total CO2 emissions from nonroad vehicles and engines. There are obviously other, larger emitters of greenhouse gases, and those sources will likely be higher priorities for regulatory agencies. And there is still the opportunity to significantly reduce greenhouse gases from boats. Additionally, if regulation is coming nonetheless, the boating community

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future of boating, it is likely that some type of assistance will be needed to meet new standards and to maintain our heritage. Assistance can come in the form of reasonable regulations allowing sufficient time for compliance in order to minimize the cost impact to the consumer, as well as actual assistance programs, such as offering rebates toward the purchases of environmentally-friendly, emission-reducing equipment or upgrades. The world of recreational boating will be modified in the future and if changes are enacted carefully, this can be a win-win situation. We need to make sure that any regulation is done in a manner that results in significant benefits to our economy, environment, health, and even to our boating experience.

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Make Mistakes at the Launch Less Likely with a Safety Checklist

By Mike Baron U.S. Coast Guard, Boating Safety Division

M

istakes at the launch—a hazard whenever cars, trucks, and trailers operate in close quarters—can result in more than a red face. Serious property damage and injuries can

occur. This is why safety is every bit as important at launch as it is when your boat is on the water, or on the road. With nearly 13 million recreational boats registered in the United States, marinas are often crowded with operators so eager to launch that they forget or neglect key steps in the process.

To make jumping the gun less likely, have a safe-launch checklist. Recommended basics include the following: ✔ Put on a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket before working on or near the water. ✔ Make sure there’s plenty of room at the marina for easy turning and parking. ✔ At the ramp, check the following items: Make sure that the water depth is adequate for the size of the boat, and that the ramp is wide enough and has an incline that will accommodate both the boat and the trailer. ✔ Scan the surface of the ramp for slippery conditions and/ or sharp objects. ✔ To keep from delaying others, do initial launch preparations

✔ Keep the boat winched to the trailer until ready to launch. ✔ Back the trailer down the ramp, keeping the tow vehicle’s wheels out of the water. ✔ Shift into “park,” set the emergency brake, and block the wheels. ✔ For inboard propulsion, energize the installed blower for five minutes prior to starting. ✔ Lower the outdrive, look for water entering the boat, sniff the bilge, and start the motor. ✔ Make sure water is passing through the engine cooling system. ✔ Attach a bow line to the boat, then release the winch and disconnect the winch line. ✔ Launch the boat with a slight shove or by backing away under power. ✔ Move the towing vehicle and trailer to the parking lot to make room for the next boat and trailer in line. ✔ Move your boat to a dock away from the ramp to load any passengers or additional gear.

away from the ramp: Raise the outdrive, or motor, to prevent

Make this checklist part of your routine, and you and others

dragging on the ramp; remove the support bracket and

will benefit. When you follow the correct ramp procedures,

install the drain plug. Disconnect the trailer wiring. Release

you encourage other boaters to follow your example and to

transom tie-down straps. Check the fittings. Connect the

improve their own safety.

fuel tank, check fluid levels, and again check the drain plug.

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Factors Affecting Lake Levels

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ST. CLAIR STILL

ROLE OF DREDGING UNKNOWN

by Jessica Tobacman

T

he upper Great Lakes basin is suffering a decrease in water levels, but immediate action is unnecessary, according to Canadian

and U.S. experts. The causes of the drop include climate change, shifting weather patterns and earlier dredging and erosion in the St. Clair River.

The bi-national, independent International Upper Great Lakes Study (IUGLS) Board states in a report that, between 1963 and 2006, the decrease in the levels – or "heads" – between Lake Huron and Lake Erie is an average of approximately 23 centimeters.

Lake Michigan has also been affected because lakes Michigan and Huron act as one body of water and remain at the same level.

Global warming and lack of rain and snow account for nine to 17 centimeters of these changes, according to the report. The cause of seven to 14 centimeters of the reduction is a rise in the amount of water the St. Clair River can carry. However, since 2000, the river’s capacity has actually diminished slightly, meaning that the head

issue. The public has opposed this addition in the past, and that, combined with the fact that the gates could possibly increase damage to shoreline property during high water periods, has led to inaction on the issue.

has increased a bit since then. Additional reasons for the

Repeated dredging of the St. Clair River has occurred

movement include adjustments in the earth’s crust as the

since the late 1850s for commercial navigation purposes. It

land rebounds from the weight of glaciers in the last ice age.

deepened the channel to 8.2 meters between 1960 and 1962,

Lake levels vary each day, mainly due to changing climate, wind and weather conditions. Climate is the driving force over time. For instance, increased evaporation leads to lower levels. The northern part of the Great Lakes basin, around

lowering the levels of lakes Michigan and Huron. All dredging since then has been to maintain this depth for shipping, and it has not caused any erosion or other changes in the St. Clair River since 1962.

lakes Superior and Ontario, has been very dry during the past

The report, “Impacts on Upper Great Lakes Water Levels: St.

decade; whereas the southern part of the basin, in Lake Erie,

Clair River,” is the first from the IUGLS. The U.S. and Canadian

has received more average amounts of precipitation.

governments have funded the study equally, at the request

Water levels may also appear to rise or fall, depending on the perspectives of individuals, rather than on measured changes. Boaters who were used to relatively high levels from the 1960s to the late 1990s, and between the mid-1980s and the late 1990s, were left with perceptions that such high levels were “normal.”

The International Joint Commission (IJC) has a limited effect on water levels by using control boards to allow more or less water into different bodies of water. Questions about areas with control boards include how much water should flow through power dams, when, and how often to change the amounts. The effects of the boards vary. For instance, the dams on the St. Marys River have much smaller effects on the head of Lake Superior than the dam on the St. Lawrence River does on the flow out of Lake Ontario.

For many years, the IJC has debated whether to install gates on the St. Clair River to regulate the flow out of Lake Huron, and would like to receive comments from boaters on this

of the IJC under the authority of the Boundary Waters Treaty.

The IUGLS released a draft report on May 1, 2009, and altered it based on peer review, additional research and public comments, partly aquired from 17 public meetings. The final report of the study is expected early in 2012.

The IJC has posed four questions regarding the St. Clair River system that nearly 100 engineers and scientists have been working to answer since 2007, with input from independent peer reviewers and the public. They are:  Has the water-carrying capacity of the St. Clair River changed, and if so, why?  What effect could an altered flow have on water levels in the upper Great Lakes?  What other factors (such as climate) may be affecting the change in water levels?  What actions, if any, should governments take to remedy concerns about low water levels?

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Affected parties include boaters and owners of land near the

In addition to information from the circles of influence

lakes. When water levels decrease, homeowners in the Great

meetings, the study board will use scientific research and

Lakes area benefit by gaining more land. They are also more

state-of-the-art regional climate change models to predict

likely to gain direct access to beaches. Boaters, however,

the impacts of global warming and to develop new regulation

suffer if lake levels are either too high or too low; if they are

plans for managing lake levels. This strategy will include

too high, then docks are under water; if they are too low, then

taking steps to adapt to a changing climate. The research

marinas are inaccessible from vessels in the water and the

includes discovering optimal water levels for different user

places to moor boats literally disappear.

groups, examining data from sample sites that scientists

The IJC attempts to balance the interests of different Great Lakes stakeholders, partly by following the Boundary Waters Treaty of 1909. This document requires that the International Joint Commission give precedence to concerns in the following order: 1. Uses for domestic and sanitary purposes,

commissioned by the study board have collected from around the Great Lakes, to find out if and where shorelines are eroding, and how operating control gates to increase or decrease hydropower and lake levels impacts native species and their habitats.

including for water supply; 2. Uses for navigation, including

This new data will help the study board and eventually, the

the service of canals; and 3. Uses for power and for irrigation

IJC, to balance different interests as it creates a variety of

purposes. At the time the treaty was devised, environmental

plans. It is in this context that the study board will revisit the

and boating interests were not considered. Incorporating

question of whether structures are needed in the St. Clair

the perspectives of these two groups is the next step for the

River to mitigate the potential impacts of lower lake levels

study, says John Nevin, policy advisor for the IJC.

caused by a changing climate.

In the summer of 2010, the study board will hold “circles of

The commission will then release either a menu of

influence” meetings for information-gathering purposes,

possibilities or one option, and in the summer of 2011,

with groups of eight to 15 people, such as boaters,

larger public meetings will take place to discuss these and

environmentalists, shipping stakeholders, or coastal

to receive public comments. Then, in the spring of 2012, the

property owners. These small conferences have not yet

study board will recommend a course of action to the IJC.

been scheduled. When they do take place, the board will use them to obtain more information about the costs and benefits of various regulatory options, and to become more knowledgeable about the unpredictable aspects of coastal conditions.

FORMER IJC CHAIR COMMENTS

Following receipt of the study board’s final report, the IJC will determine how regulatory orders should change, and whether the two countries should plan to construct a structure to increase human control of water levels in the St. Clair River.

ON

FINDINGS

OF

IUGLS

The conclusions of the International Upper Great Lakes Study

appreciable impact on water levels in either Lake Superior or Lake

(IUGLS) are as close to the truth as any group of scientists from

Huron-Michigan, so any changes in the regulation plan will have

two countries can make them, and the recommendation not to

more to do with the fi shery in the river than lake levels. Mother

pursue remedial works in the St. Clair River is appropriate. Such

Nature is in charge of the Upper Lakes.

remedial works would be very expensive and of questionable value.

In summary, the study dispels the claims of Georgian Bay

Even before the IUGLS was started, I thought that the main fi nding

residents that changes in the level of Lake Huron-Michigan

would be that the drop in the level of Lake Huron-Michigan was

were due to dredging or bottom "scouring" in the St. Clair River.

largely due to climate change. The lack of ice cover on the lakes

Georgian Bay residents would love to be able to point the fi nger of

during the past decade has resulted in massive water losses from

blame at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, but science exonerates

evaporation. Isostatic rebound exacerbates the effects of this

the Corps. To the extent that humankind is responsible for climate

evaporative water loss. In short, if I had a cabin on an island in the

change, the blame can be spread from North America to China,

Georgian Bay area of Canada, I would be looking for a good real

India and the Amazon.

estate agent or a pontoon plane.

The question now is whether there is suffi cient impetus to complete the study with respect to the works in the St. Marys River. The U.S. and Canadian dams there do not have an

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Dennis Schornack Executive Director Michigan Recreation and Park Association

Do you have a smoke detector installed on your boat?

Photo courtesy of Paradox Marine

Should you? Must you?

By Ted Crosby Principal Surveyor ACE Recreational Marine Insurance, Marine Advisory Services

T

o help answer the last question above, we first

jurisdiction or entity that adopts or incorporates NFPA

examine the standards set forth by the National Fire

standards may enforce them as they see fit.

Protection Association (NFPA). The NFPA develops

codes, standards, recommended practices and guidelines for the prevention of fire, explosions and for safety in the event of a fire. While the NFPA has no power to police or enforce compliance with its recommended standards, any

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NFPA 302, Fire Protection Standard for Pleasure and Commercial Motor Craft, as updated in 2004, contains for the first time a recommendation that smoke detectors be installed aboard pleasure boats. Specifically, Chapter 12, Section 12.3 entitled “Smoke Detection” states: “All vessels

26 feet or more in length with accommodation spaces

as recommended and set forth in NFPA 302 have been

intended for sleeping shall be equipped with a single station

adopted or incorporated by an applicable jurisdiction or

smoke alarm that is listed to UL 217, Standard for Single and

entity. Is anyone going to enforce the NFPA recommended

Multiple Station Smoke Alarms, for recreational vehicles

standards at this time? Probably only marine surveyors

and is installed and maintained according to the device

and the insurance companies they work for, as not having

manufacturer’s instructions.” This article will treat the terms

a proper onboard smoke detector is definitely an exposure

“smoke detector” and “smoke alarm” as one and the same.

that should be addressed for life safety purposes, and is one

Since there are currently no smoke detectors that are UL (Underwriters Laboratories) listed for marine applications,

that can easily be remedied by the boat owner installing an appropriate smoke detector.

the UL 217 listing (as recommended by NFPA) refers to

While, to date, no other regulatory or standards-issuing entity

those types of smoke detectors acceptable for use in

has promulgated a requirement or recommendation to install

recreational vehicles. Unfortunately, when purchasing a

a smoke detector aboard a pleasure vessel, it may only be a

smoke detector, whether for your home, recreational vehicle

matter of time before this newest NFPA recommended standard

or boat, you may find it as “UL listed,” but without a specific

for boats is adopted by the American Boat & Yacht Council

UL standard number or application noted on the device or on

(ABYC) or in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) issued by

its packaging. This may make it difficult to find an appropriate

the federal government and enforced by the U.S. Coast Guard.

smoke detector unless you are buying from a specialty store dealing with recreational vehicle or marine accessories and supplies. Smoke detectors designed for home use are not recommended for use on a boat, as they will likely not withstand the harsh marine environment.

So, go ahead and beat everyone to the punch and be one of the first in your marina to install the appropriate smoke detector on your boat. Isn’t your life and that of your family and guests worth the minimal investment of installing one?

Also, installing one now allows you to be compliant ahead

So, should you have a smoke detector on your boat? The

of time, should the NFPA-recommended standards become

answer is yes. Must you? At this time only if the standards

enforceable in your area.

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Great Lakes

CONSERVATION OF ILLINOIS WETLANDS RECEIVES $266,853 FROM U.S. FISH & WILDLIFE SERVICE

©Gary Muehlenhardt/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

The National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grant Program in 2010 is supporting efforts by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) to repair wetlands next to a Lake Michigan tributary, the Grand Calumet River, with $266,853 from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Cook County’s Forest Preserve District is also supplying funding for the project, and the IDNR is working with the Friends of the Forest Preserves to restore the wetlands; the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is administering the grant program.

This project is one of 25 total conservation actions for wildlife and fish in 11 states through the end of the current year, as part of more than $19.2 million awarded for more than 6,100 acres of coastal land. Local and state governments, conservation

which the Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection and

organizations, and private landowners will match almost $26

Restoration Act from 1990 authorizes.

million from the federal government.

The Sport Fish Restoration Act funds the grants by taxing

For more information about the 2010 grants, visit http://www. fws.gov/coastal/CoastalGrants/index.html.

small engine and motorboat fuels and fishing equipment,

TAKING ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION TO NEW HEIGHTS ©Chris Hamm

Milwaukee’s lake schooner the S/V Denis Sullivan will be leading 15 tall ships from across the world this summer as they race together across the Great Lakes. The goal is to promote protecting the environment and conserving the water in the lakes, which are the largest surface freshwater system on earth.

The binational Great Lakes United and the American Sail Training Association have organized the event.

Ports where the Great Lakes United Tall Ships Challenge will dock include Toronto (June 30-July 4); Cleveland (July 7-11); Bay City, Mich. (July 15-18); Duluth, Minn. (July 29-Aug. 1); Green Bay, Wis. (Aug. 12-15); and Chicago (Aug. 26-30).

The Denis Sullivan is a scientific research and education ship which is based-out of Pier Wisconsin’s Discovery World in Milwaukee. The Denis Sullivan has up-to-date navigation and communication systems, with a scientific laboratory, and two computer workstations. In 2000, volunteers constructed the vessel as a replica of a Great Lakes schooner with three masts. The ship is unique in that it covers 18,000 nautical miles each year.

If interested in participating in the voyage between Duluth, Minn., and the Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. locks, between Aug. 2 and Aug. 6, call (414) 765-8650.

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AS IJC CHAIR RETIRES, SCANT PROGRESS ON REVITALIZING GREAT LAKES TREATY The Canadian chairman of the organization that oversees transboundary waters, the International Joint Commission, recently left his position of eight years, knowing that a promise between U.S. and Canadian officials last June to protect the Great Lakes from environmental harm has not yet translated into action. Herb Gray is frustrated by the failure of Lawrence Cannon, Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister, and of Hillary Clinton, U.S. Secretary of State, to fortify and update the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement from decades ago by beginning formal negotiations between the neighboring nations.

The lack of progress is a difficulty because the treaty does not adequately address multiple issues. These include the many conflicts with invasive species, such as the Asian carp; the presence of chemicals that have become more common since the original writing of the agreement from 1978, such as those from fireretardants; and Great Lakes recreational activities, including boating.

Gray will continue at Ottawa’s Carleton University as chancellor. He has advised that the treaty may need to be rewritten substantially to cover these issues. Despite his aggravation about the lack of progress thus far, it appears that the two countries may begin negotiating shortly, after an upcoming online information session.

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BUILDING ENVIRONMENTAL CONSCIOUSNESS The Great Lakes Fishery Trust is helping to instill in members of the next generation a commitment to the environment.

It is awarding a $200,000 grant to the Grand Traverse Conservation District to launch the Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative. The 20-month contribution will help K-12 students and teachers work with local organizations to learn about and address environmental issues in the community.

The goal of the Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative is to increase awareness and understanding of the ecology of the Great Lakes so that Michigan residents become active

Fishery Trust has envisioned the initiative as a 10-year, $10

stewards and advocates for strategies that support the long-

million dollar project.

term sustainability of the Great Lakes and its fisheries. The

ESTIMATES SOUGHT ON BAYFRONT IMPROVEMENTS Traverse City, Mich., will soon have a renewed bayfront. The city plans to redevelop two miles of West Grand Traverse Bay, and issued a request for proposals. It received competitive bids from companies on engineering plans and on cost ©Traverse City CVB

estimates through part of February.

The city’s plans are expected to cost multi-million dollars. Residents may vote on the source of funding, which is currently undetermined.

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Fishing

CLEANUP OF OTTAWA RIVER UNDERWAY The first phase of a $49 million cleanup of Toledo, Ohio’s Sibley Creek and the Ottawa River began on Dec. 19.

The state of Ohio, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Ottawa River Group are in charge of the construction, which will empty the creek and the river of about 260,000 cubic yards of polluted mud under the EPA’s Great Lakes Legacy Act. The goal of the project is to reduce impacts to human health and to the environment on the Ottawa River. This is the eighth cleanup of a contaminated site under the Legacy Act. Sediment in the river and creek is contaminated with a mixture of heavy metals, PCBs and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons called PAHs. The sediment contamination in the Ottawa River is a key contributor to the fish advisories currently in place that limits the amount of fish that can be safely eaten.

In April 2010, dredging of the main channel of the Ottawa River will begin. Some 245,000 cubic yards of contaminated sediment will be

During phase one of the project, 15,000 cubic yards of

removed. Dredging activities in the Ottawa River are expected to be

contaminated sediment will be removed from Sibley

completed by late 2010.

Creek, processed on-site to remove excess water and transported to the city of Toledo’s Hoffman Road Landfill for disposal. Sibley Creek is a 1.1-mile-long tributary to the Ottawa River that enters the river about four miles upstream of the river mouth. The Sibley Creek work is expected to be completed by the end of January.

EPA is providing $24.5 million for the project through the Great Lakes Legacy Act, a federal program targeted at cleaning up contaminated sediment in Great Lakes Areas of Concern. The Ottawa River Group will provide the remaining $24.5 million. The city is providing space in its municipal landfill as their cost share. epa.gov/glla/ottawa/

WORLD RECORD TIED International Game Fish Association (IGFA) made Kurita’s new world record official when it certified the bass recently.

Perry caught his world record near Jacksonville, Ga., on Montgomery Lake 77 years ago, and created what has become the standard to beat.

The 32-year-old Kurita hails from Aichi, Japan. In his application and documentation, Kurita wrote that he caught the fish in July northeast of Kyoto in Lake Biwa, an ancient reservoir. Although the IGFA received the information on Sept. 19, it took them six months to review the claim, and to certify the bass.

Kurita’s largemouth had a girth of 26.7 inches, a fork length The record for the largest largemouth bass ever caught

of 27.2 inches, and a weight of 22 pounds, 4 ounces, on

on hook and line, at 22 pounds, 4 ounces, is now a tie,

certified scales. A line-class record is out of reach because

between the Japanese fisherman Manabu Kurita and the

the IGFA only has up to a 20-pound test for the species.

now-deceased George Perry of Georgia. The Florida-based

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igfa.org

© Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries

A NEW STAGE IN THE ASIAN CARP BATTLE As a precursor to the strategy of battling the fish by encouraging the cooking and eating of it, federal agencies, state biologists and food scientists combined forces in earlier months, creating ways to process and clean the Asian carp.

This plan progressed in January when the state passed regulations regarding silverfin harvesting.

Recipes for silverfin almondine and silverfin cakes are among those that local chefs have contributed. Paincortville’s Rivere Foods will be the lead processor, the first official purchaser is Rouses Supermarket, and New Orleans Fish House will Several businesses based-in Louisiana will help combat

distribute frozen silverfin food.

the Asian carp conflict by working together to sell dishes with the fish in it. Asian carp are known to leap into the air when boats near, harming mariners, and have the potential to decimate the populations of other fish and to destabilize food chains. Ideally, the efforts to make the invasive species appetizing will reduce its population.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has already helped by developing a marketing plan that includes elements such as selling the fish as “silverfin,” instead of by its more common name. The approach is designed to help the state promote commercial and recreational uses for the Asian carp.

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YACHT CLUB PROFILE: MAUMEE RIVER YACHT CLUB

news; boat pump-out facilities; and club-sponsored boat cruises to favorite destinations around the Great Lakes.

Parties and events take place throughout the year, including Homecoming, an annual, weekend For more than 100 years, the Lake Erie

pool, complete with children’s pool

basin has housed a gathering place

and playground; and a sun deck

for boaters and non-boaters alike. The

with adjacent pool and snack bar,

Maumee River Yacht Club (MRYC)

decorated in a Key-West theme.

was founded in 1899, and is located

regatta held in August; a party to welcome new members; monthly champagne brunches; a “Change of Watch” ceremony for inducting new

The MRYC’s docks are wide,

officers and trustees; a Commodore’s

stable, floating docks which can

Ball; a children’s Christmas party;

accommodate vessels as long as

Thursday-night cookouts, and an

60 feet. The club also offers shower

annual cruise. The MRYC also hosts a

The club has numerous amenities,

and dressing rooms, washer-and-

Halloween Costume Party, a Docktail

including a tri-level main clubhouse;

dryer facilities, grilling and picnic

Party, a Christmas in July celebration,

a full-service restaurant with

areas, and a small basketball court.

a Tropics Party and a St. Patrick’s Day

Commodore’s Lounge and upper deck;

Other club amenities include “The

event. AYC and ILYA members are

and an informal Tap Room with lower

Boatique,” a store that sells MRYC

always welcome. In addition, the

patio. It also has a newly decorated,

apparel and accessories; WiFi service

world-famous Toledo Zoo and the

multi-purpose banquet room, complete

availability; “The Beacon,” a monthly

beautiful Walbridge Park, complete

with veranda and stunning view of

newsletter e-mailed to members with

with walking paths, are just a short

the Maumee River. The club also

a calendar of upcoming events and

walk from the club.

approximately three miles upriver from downtown Toledo, Ohio, on the banks of the Maumee River.

offers a large, in-ground swimming

maumeeriveryachtclub.com // (419) 382-3625

RACINE YACHT CLUB TO HOST SAILING CHAMPIONSHIPS The Racine Yacht Club will be hosting The United States National F-18 Catamaran Sailing Championships at the Racine Yacht Club of Racine, Wisconsin, from Aug. 6 to 13.

It is expected that as many as 100 teams from the U.S., Canada, Europe and Australia will participate in the event.

The racing is scheduled to take place about one mile off

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North Beach and will be visible from the shore.

The following week, the yacht club will host the S2 7.9 Class Championships from Aug. 19 to 21. racineyachtclub.org

YC

DECISION ON SANDUSKY YACHT CLUB DOCKS EXPECTED IN MID-JUNE The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will probably decide in

boats. Before the club could start construction, however, the

mid-June whether the Sandusky Yacht Club will be allowed

Army Corps would have to approve the project, as it would

to build new, larger docks. This time frame will likely provide

have to do for any efforts to build new docks in public waters.

enough time for the yacht club to respond to multiple comments about the project, which the Corps has determined it must do by mid-February, said Mark Scalabrino, the Army Corps team leader overseeing the project. Approximately 120 days are necessary to assess and decide whether to allow the project to move forward.

The city came to an agreement with the yacht club last August that provided the club with a lease on Perry Street for property that was 19-by-300, and, north of the former Surf’s Up property, with additional water rights.

The yacht club would like to construct new docks to raise its income and to increase its ability to accommodate larger

Protocol necessitated that the Army Corps communicate with interested groups, including club neighbors, for comments about the proposal. Considerations for the Corps include the potential effects of new projects, in terms of their navigability and environmental consequences.

The Corps said it plans to provide feedback that will be as helpful as possible to interested parties, and that it will try to find a plan acceptable to all of those involved.

Once the yacht club responds to the comments, the Army Corps may decide to release the names of the individuals who provided them.

CALLING ALL SAILING INSTRUCTORS Located in Waukegan, Ill., just north of Chicago, the sailing program operates from mid-June to mid-August, Monday through Friday. Instructors can easily commute from downtown or from the northern suburbs by train.

The youth sailing program is open to the community and one of the Foundation’s goals is to provide a 1-to-6 ratio of instructors to students.

Ideal candidates love sailing and have experience teaching the subject to beginner through advanced sailors, as well as racers. Experience sailing Optis, 420s or FJs as junior or collegiate sailors is a plus. WYCYF helps sponsor Level 1 The Waukegan Yacht Club Youth Foundation (WYCYF) is

training, and there are opportunities for bonuses.

hiring sailing instructors for its summer 2010 youth sailing program. Students range in age from eight to 18 years old, and sail in prams, Optis and 420s. The more experienced

Direct all information and inquiries to (312) 876-2578 or jrsailhiring@wyclub.com.

sailors participate in Midwest regattas.

wyclub.com

WALSTROM MARINE OF HARBOR SPRINGS TO BECOME YACHT CLUB The Walstrom Marine located on State Street in Harbor

The East Building clubhouse will contain catered dining

Springs, Mich., will revamp its marina facility as a private

facilities, covered parking, a lounge, restroom with

yacht club that will be called The Boathouse.

showers, laundry, shore power, Internet access and

The new yacht club will have 63 slips that will berth boats ranging in length from 25 to 100 feet. Some of the berths will

pumpout facilities.

Boathousehs.com

be covered, while others will be open with a view of the harbor.

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Marinas

MARINA PROFILE: HUMBUG MARINA, INC.

inside, outside and wet. Winterizing and shrink wrap are also available.

The Administrative Building provides a fully-stocked marine store. Amenities at the marina include convenient parking,

full-service boat repair, expert fiberglass repair, a convenience store, maintenance and storage. Humbug has factory-trained mechanics and offers inboard and outboard repair. The marina has a factoryauthorized repair center for MerCruiser, Mercury, Johnson and Evinrude.

Additional amenities include direct access

Humbug Marina offers a beautiful lakefront and a full-service marina.

to the Detroit River and Lake Erie, covered

Located in Gibraltar, Mich., the

wells to 35 feet, transient wells, a 24-hour

marina is conveniently located two

pump out station, a fully stocked parts

miles from I-75, halfway between

department, bath houses with showers

Detroit and Toledo, “Where the

and restrooms and laundry facilities.

Detroit River Meets Lake Erie.”

Both ethanol-free gas and diesel fuel are available at the fuel dock.

There are 600 slips for vessels of up to 55 feet in length, during a full boating season from April 1 to Nov. 1. Additionally,

Some of the best walleye fishing in the country is available

the Rack & Launch facility berths another 316 boats up to 40

right off the shores of Humbug Marina. Enthusiastic anglers

feet in length. Seasonal rates range from $785 to $2,100, with

from coast to coast arrive yearly to try their luck in the

new customers receiving a 15 percent discount during their

nearby waters.

first season. Humbug also offers three forms of winter storage:

humbugmarina.com // (734) 676-6633

MINNESOTA BEGINS CLEAN MARINA PROGRAM Voluntarily, without funding or agency

natural resource environment through

During 2010 the program will be

leadership, a group of marina owners

a cooperative and positive partnership

refined, with goals including developing

and operators from Minnesota began to

with all regulatory agencies who

standards and procedures for Clean

meet last fall to develop a Clean Marina

oversee that natural resource.”

Marina certification, generating support

program for the state. Wisconsin’s Clean Marina program has been used as the model.

Agency representatives have been invited to participate in the process. The volunteer marina owners and operators

The aim of the program is to “create

have already formed an executive

an engaged and informed marina

committee, a task force and assigned

industry that works to establish the best

committee responsibilities for reviewing

management practices to protect our

and amending the Wisconsin program.

and participation in the program, and creating boater education strategies to assure an effective and successful program. The group will also secure funding and will create an organizational structure to oversee program implementation.

BUFFALO MARINA FOR SALE The South End Marina, located at 1515 Fuhrmann in

a marine sales and service department, a marine supply

Buffalo, N.Y. is for sale again. The $3-million price tag

store, a bait-and-tackle shop and a fuel dock.

includes a pier, water rights and existing buildings; everything but the boats.

Last June, the marina sustained $250,000 worth of damage during a fire. The marina had been home to many boats,

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The current owners have been attempting to sell the property for the last few years. Last year, a Canadian firm planned to purchase the land but the deal fell through.

NEWEST MARINA IN THE BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS Scrub Island’s Marina, centrally located in the British Virgin Islands, offers deep-water slips and upscale amenities. The marina is part of Scrub Island, a new luxury resort that features rooms with Old World Caribbean décor and ocean views.

The marina has 53 deep-water slips, including five capable of accommodating yachts up to 150 feet in length. The slips are available for daily, weekly, monthly and yearly leases. Amenities include dockside WiFi, satellite television, phone, electricity, a pump-out station, and laundry, restroom and shower facilities. Also available are supplies, fishing and cruising

Caribbean. Many nearby coves, bays,

charters, boat rentals, a dive center and a

reefs and islets offer magnificent views

retail shop. Within walking distance are the

of rare sea life for snorkelers and divers.

resort, restaurants and shops.

The resort also offers a dramatic lagoon pool with a waterfall, The marina is located on the western shore of the pristine,

four pristine beaches, a high-end spa and fitness center,

230-acre island, where sailors will find consistent trade winds

retail shops and fabulous dining establishments, as well as

and fair weather, offering easy access to 60 nearby islands for

the marina.

exploration. It is also the closest marina to the North Drop, a scrubisland.com // (877) 890-7444

world-famous spot known to offer the best marlin fishing in the

PORT WASHINGTON NOW HAS STATE-OF-THE-ART MARINA president of Atlantic-Meeco, a company known for designing and building world-class marinas, including the new system at Port Washington, about 25 miles north of Milwaukee.

The Port Washington Marina was originally built in 1982 as a fi xed pier, but the constantly changing water levels of Lake Michigan often made boarding and disembarking uncomfortable for boaters. A floating dock system has since replaced the old structure. Spacious, concrete walkways lead to 207 new slips that range from 30 to 50 feet in length.

There are 10 transient slips, and 1,000 feet of channel docking is also available. Utility service is available almost everywhere and a new, floating fuel dock will be operating when the marina opens on April 1.

“Instead of just making repairs, we decided to go all out Port Washington, Wis., is a picturesque town with an

and do it right,” said Dennis Cherny, harbour master of the

abundance of historical sites, plus a city-owned marina.

marina.

Massive renovations, now in the final stages, are helping to make the marina at Port Washington one of the best such

Two self-guided walking tours through the town begin next

sites on Lake Michigan.

to the marina. In addition to including numerous historical sites, the tour routes feature many excellent eateries and

“Port Washington is a beautiful town with a tremendous

other shops. Visit www.portwashingtontourism.com for more

waterfront. This new marina makes the town even more

information about attractions in the area.

attractive as a boating destination,” said Dan Adams, vice

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TORTOLA TO BERMUDA RALLY The Cruising Rally Association has announced

Cruising

that its Atlantic Cup Rally will depart from the Nanny Cay Marina on Tortola, British Virgin Islands, May 2, and finish in Bermuda four to five days later. The Atlantic Cup is the companion rally to November’s Caribbean 1500 and offers the opportunity for returning cruisers to enjoy the camaraderie, competition and adventure of an 850-mile rally. Pre-start festivities and skipper briefings will begin on May 1.

The Atlantic Cup is open to all sailors with wellfounded offshore boats at least 38 feet long with crews of two or more. It is not limited to veterans of the Caribbean 1500 Rally.

Skippers may elect to join the Cruising Class or the Rally Class for the event. Boats in the

Rally, nearly 30,000 visitors

Cruising Class are not scored, but participate to enjoy the

from more than 50 countries watched the progress of the

adventure and camaraderie of cruising in-company. Boats

fleet on the web site.

sailing in the Rally Class will be assigned Performance Handicap Racing Fleet handicaps and will compete in several classes. Awards for Rally Class participants will be presented in Bermuda.

The Cruising Rally Association rallies retain some of the competitive elements of traditional sailboat races, but offer social, educational and technological enhancements that broaden the appeal of the event to couples and families, as

Satellite transponders will be mounted on each boat and will

well as racers—both experienced and first-timers.

send their positions to the Cruising Rally Association web site

www.carib1500.com

(www.carib1500.com). During November’s Caribbean 1500

EDGEWATER BAHAMAS RENDEZVOUS feet to attend the 2010 Bahamas

just doing nothing will all be part of the

Rendezvous that will be held on

fun in Green Turtle Cay. Although the

Green Turtle Cay, Abaco, Bahamas

rendezvous provides time for gatherings,

from June 12 to 19.

such as at Bluff House dinners, and

Boats will depart from West Palm Beach, Fla., June 12, in flotillas of six to 12 boats. There will be a “go fast” group, a medium speed group, and a “take it easy” group

EdgeWater Powerboats and Hontoon Marina of Deland, Fla., invite owners

this trip is not a package group tour of the Bahamas. Once in the islands, visitors are on their own to explore without hindrance.

that will include the smaller boats.

All participants will receive a souvenir

Plans should be made in advance

T-shirt, captains’ bag and trip booklet

to arrive in West Palm Beach early

courtesy of event sponsor EdgeWater

on the afternoon of June 11, in time

Powerboats. This will include maps,

to launch a boat and get ready for

crossing information, GPS coordinates

the trip. A mandatory captains’

and valuable information pertaining to

meeting will be held Friday, June

the trip and the islands.

11 at 7 p.m. in the Lake Park Marina meeting room.

of any size EdgeWater boats and other

Swimming, fishing, snorkeling, diving,

makes of seaworthy boats over 21

beach combing, exploring, shopping or

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during the informal fishing tournament,

For more information, contact Carl Fischer at Hontoon Marine, (386) 7344301 or email Andrea@ewboats.com ewboats.com/events.cfm

CRUISING CLUB OF AMERICA TO PRESENT AWARDS The Cruising Club of America (CCA) has selected Sir Robin Knox-Johnston to receive its prestigious Photo courtesy Clipper Ventures

Blue Water Medal, without date, for a lifetime devoted to the advancement of sailing, sail training and youth development and on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of his singlehanded, non-stop circumnavigation of the world. In the 85-year history of the CCA’s Blue Water Medal only seven medals have been awarded without date. The 2009 Blue Water Medal will be awarded to Annie Hill and Trevor Robertson in recognition of lives of cruising and voyaging that best exemplify the objects and goals of the CCA. The medals will be presented on March 5, by CCA Commodore Sheila McCurdy (Middletown, R.I.) during the club’s annual Awards Dinner at the New York Yacht Club, in New York.

In addition to presenting its Blue Water Medal, the CCA will present the following 2009 Award Citations: The Rod Stephens Trophy for Outstanding Seamanship awarded to Maurice and Sophie Conti for their rescue of the crew of the 10m ketch Timella on October 12, 2008.

The New Zealand High Commission recommended them for heroism awards and in November 2009, they received the United Nation’s International Maritime Organization Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea. The Far Horizons Award awarded to Lin and Larry Pardey in recognition of their lifetime of cruising and voyaging. The Pardeys hold the record for the smallest boat to have circumnavigated contrary to the prevailing winds around all the great southern capes. They have circumnavigated both east-about and west-about on boats they built themselves, using traditional means of navigation and having no engine or sponsorship.

The Richard S. Nye Trophy awarded to John P. Rousmaniere, who has brought distinction to the CCA as a sailor, writer and historian. He is a prolific author, and his books such as Desirable and Undesirable Characteristics of Offshore Yachts, The Annapolis Book of Seamanship, Fastnet Force 10, A Berth to Bermuda and many others have been a source of information and inspiration to sailors. He has also served as a moderator at Safety at Sea seminars, as a lecturer, and as a researcher on man overboard recovery techniques. cruisingclub.org

GREAT LOOP CRUISERS’ ASSOCIATION SPRING RENDEZVOUS The Great Loop Cruisers’ Association (AHLCA)

from novices to veterans, including a special

will hold its 2010 Spring Rendezvous and

session with information about the new

Reunion from April 25 to 28 at the Grand

Harbor Host program.

Strand Resort at Barefoot Resort in North Myrtle Beach, S.C. There will be seminars and side sessions of interest for cruisers of all levels of experience,

The cost is $299 per person and includes all events, seminars, side sessions and group meals. Slips are available on-site. greatloop.org

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National

KCS INTERNATIONAL, INC., BACK ON TRACK KCS International, Inc., the parent company of Cruisers

constructing the first model 34 Rampage built with a Volvo

Yachts and Rampage Sport Fishing Yachts, has rehired 100

Penta IPS engine, featuring the revolutionary new Dynamic

of its employees to work on new orders, and to help complete

Positioning System.

the 2011 prototype of the 470 Cruisers Yachts Sports Coupe.

Since November, employees have returned to the Oconto, Wis., facility to finish production on several assembly lines, as well as to begin production on newly ordered vessels.

The new 470 Cruisers Yachts Sports Coupe is set to debut

With both brands participating in 12 boat shows during the next three months and with the debut of the new 470 Sports Coupe, it is believed the Oconto plant will be running at full speed by the fall of 2010, which will allow most laid-off employees to be rehired.

this summer. It will come standard with the Volvo Penta IPS,

cruisersyachts.com // rampageyachts.com

Cruisers Yachts’ signature walk-through windshield and other features to be announced later this year. Also, the facility is

SEA RAY BRINGS BACK 150 WORKERS About 150 employees have returned to work at two Sea Ray

In 2009, Brunswick’s annual revenue was nearly half of the

Boats plants in East Tennessee: nearly 100 at Forks of the

previous year’s totals. The company did see several bright

River Industrial Park in East Knox County and about 50 at

spots, as inflated dealer inventories were reduced. Only one

the plant in Venore.

percent of Brunswick’s dealers failed, while the national

Brunswick Corporation, Sea Ray Boats’ parent company, closed one of its two production facilities last summer for

average was nearly 20 percent. Sea Ray production will slowly increase to match the demand for new vessels. searay.com

three months and closed the other for an indefinite period of time. A total of 240 employees were furloughed and 300 were laid off.

WINNER OF WEST MARINE’S GREEN PRODUCT OF THE YEAR CONTEST West Marine has awarded Mercury Marine’s MercMonitor,

the degrees of innovation and originality, and compliance

featuring the ECO-Screen, with the grand prize of $10,000 for

with official rules. Kochevar noted that the MercMonitor,

its first annual Green Product of the Year contest.

The panel of judges who selected the winning entry included: Dr. Randy Kochevar, staff at Stanford University; Mike Sutton, vice president of the Monterey Bay

“is an intuitive, easy-to-use gauge that helps boaters optimize the efficiency of their boats—lowering fuel consumption and increasing miles per gallon.” c “The Green Product of the Year contest was designed to help fulfill West Marine’s w

Aquarium and director of the Center

mission to preserve and protect the marine

for the Future of the Oceans; Chuck

environment,” West Marine Chairman

Hawley, vice president of Product

Repass said. “We hope it encourages

Information, West Marine; Ruth Wood,

vendors, manufacturers and inventors

president, Boat US Foundation; Chuck

to develop sustainable products to help

Husick, president, Owa, Inc., former president of Cessna Aircraft and ChrisCraft Boats; Stan Honey, ocean racing navigator, founder of Etak and SportVision; and Randy Repass, chairman and founder, West Marine.

The judges made their selection based on eco-effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, applicability, breadth of market impact,

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boaters enjoy boating, while minimizing their impact on our natural resources.”

The annual competition is open to manufacturers, distributors or inventors of boating products throughout the United States. westmarine.com/green

NEW LABORATORY TO STUDY CONSUMER CHEMICALS

A new laboratory, located at the Canada Centre for Inland

laboratory-raised fish, an experiment room with 260 50-liter

Waters in Burlington, Ontario, will be used to study the

aquaria where fish can be exposed to toxins, a room with

environmental effects caused by everyday chemicals and

environmental chambers to expose other animals for testing,

contaminants. Much is known about the effects of these

and a dissection and chemistry room.

products on humans, but for the first time their effects will be studied on aquatic life. The new space replaces facilities originally built in the 1970s.

The downstream effects of consumer products, such as dyes and cosmetics, on fish and aquatic life will be studied.

Other projects scheduled for study at the facility include

The $4.6 million state-of-the-art laboratory has been

the effects of altered food chains on reproduction in lake

designed to improve research capacity, security, animal

trout and the potential toxicology of oil sands tailings water,

care, and reduce waste and energy consumption. The space

sediments and effluents.

includes holding rooms for wild fish and hatchery- and

ec.gc.ca/inre-nwri

BREWER YACHT YARDS GIVE TO HAITI Brewer Yacht Yards has made a $25,000 donation to Hope for Haiti in response to the recent earthquake that devastated the island. The company has also matched all employee contributions made during the month of January.

TWO MINUTES, ONE WEBSITE:

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Hope for Haiti is well-established with a strong belief in the people of Haiti. In addition to the organization’s continuous support of local efforts that work toward meeting the long-term needs for education, health care and nutrition, Hope for Haiti responds to natural disasters, such as last summer’s hurricanes and this year’s earthquake, by getting nurses, doctors and medical supplies to the people. hopeforhaiti.com // byy.com

Before you launch this Spring, take a couple minutes to get a quote from Fremont Insurance through one of our independent agents We’re confident you won’t find a better value.

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Sailing

FARR 40 WORLDS The Farr 40 Worlds is one of the world’s most recognized sailing events celebrated annually. For each new edition, an exciting destination is chosen.

In June 2009, the 12th annual event was contested at the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda in Porto Cervo,

Photo courtesy Rolex/Kurt Arrigo

Sardinia. Twenty-five teams took part in the regatta, which was won by Class President Jim Richardson’s (USA) Barking Mad and came down to the final race.

The regatta travels to the Caribbean for the first time in 2010, to the Yacht Club Casa de Campo and Casa de Campo Marina, in the Dominican Republic.

Twenty to twenty-five boats are expected to compete for the title from April 21 to 24. In 2011, the event will return to Sydney, Australia. farr40worlds.com

OLYMPIC SAILING PROGRAM HOSTS DEVELOPMENT TRAINING CAMPS US Sailing’s Olympic Sailing Program will host five training camps in 2010 for young sailors who are on Olympic tracks or are interested in launching Olympic campaigns in the future. These sailors will have opportunities to train with the 2010 US Sailing Development Team (USSDT) and will be coached by the Olympic Sailing Program and high-level coaches.

In addition to on-the-water drills and racing, athletes will participate in off-water seminars about fitness, nutrition and technique.

The goal of the clinics is to provide young athletes with the tools they will need to take their sailing to new, elite levels and achieve top, international results.

The four remaining scheduled training camps in 2010 are: May 29-31, Annapolis, Md.; October 9-11, Miami, Fla.; November 26-28, Miami, Fla.; and December 18-21, Miami, Fla. There will be limited space for each training camp. Sailors who are not current members of the 2010 USSDT will be charged $300 per boat for each training camp. USSDT members, who are required to attend the clinics, will not pay this fee. Sailors must bring their own boats to the clinics. sailingteams.ussailing.org/sailing_ teams_ home

ADAPTIVE SAILING PROGRAM RECEIVES GRANT The adaptive sailing program of the Bayfront Center for

ready, and donating more than 1,020 hours last summer,

Maritime Studies in Erie, Pa., became $2,500 dollars richer in

EASE was able to accommodate more than 100 students.

February when it received a CVS Caremark Community Grant.

The center plans to enlarge the 10-year-old Erie Adaptive Sailing Experience (EASE) program by purchasing a third adaptive sailing vessel.

The 2009 grant application process for CVS Caremark Community Grants selected the award for the Bayfront Center for Maritime Studies. The major criteria for winning the funding was sharing a common philosophy with the All Kids

Adults and children with disabilities, many of whom are cared

Can program of CVS Caremark, namely aiming to ease life's

for at the Erie Shriners Hospital for Children and the

difficulties for children with disabilities.

Dr. Gertrude Barber National Institute, receive sailing lessons from EASE on Presque Isle Bay. With 17 volunteers at the

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bayfrontcenter.org

INTERNATIONAL LIGHTNING BOAT GRANT PROGRAM ENTERS FOURTH YEAR How can a 70-year-old one-design class keep attracting young sailors—despite an economic downturn and the myriad other leisure attractions that lure sailors off the water? The short answer: make it easier. For the International Lightning Class Association (ILCA), an innovative Boat Grant program has been doing just that since 2007, when Lightning Class volunteers Allan Terhune and Bill Fastiggi proposed a bold strategy for attracting and retaining young sailors for the class. Why not, they asked, give a young team of sailors a boat for a season, and let them experience what the Lightning has to offer?

The ILCA Boat Grant Program provides each recipient with a racing Lightning with trailer, practice and racing sales,

15 young skippers so far. The long-term benefits are super:

insurance, help with regatta expenses, and support from an

we’ve had several Boat Grant skippers purchase boats after

established Lightning sailing mentor. The program provides

their Boat-Grant years, and we are seeing a lot of new young

young sailors, students, or those just beginning their working

sailors at all the major regattas.”

careers, who can’t afford to buy and campaign a competitive

Seventeen teams from the U.S. and Canada have applied for

3-person dinghy like the Lightning, with all that they need to

the three boats available this year. The recipients for 2010 will

sail against some of the best racers in the world.

be announced in March, in advance of the Lightning Southern

“Here in North America,” explained Class President Brian

Circuit. Applications for the 2011 season will be available next

Hayes, “We’ve been able to provide fully race-ready boats to

autumn on the ILCA web site www.lightningclass.org.

Photo courtesy of Dave Kneale/Volvo Ocean Race

VOLVO YOUTH SAILING ISAF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP The contest is open to competitors who are younger than 19 in the year of the championship (i.e. for Turkey, under 19 on December 31, 2010). In the events and equipment listed below (all supplied), the Youth Worlds occupies a unique place in the sailing calendar. Simply reaching the championship is a major achievement for most, as entry is limited to one boat per nation, per event, meaning sailors first have to win in their national qualification series.

2010 Volvo Youth Sailing ISAF World Championship Events Boy’s One-Person Dinghy - Laser Radial Girl’s One-Person Dinghy - Laser Radial Three hundred of the world’s top sailors representing more than 60 nations are expected to descend on Atakoy Marina in Istanbul this July for the Volvo Youth Sailing International Sailing Federation (ISAF) World Championship. The 40th

Boy’s Two-Person Dinghy - 420 Girl’s Two-Person Dinghy - 420 Boy’s Windsurfer - RS:X with 8.5m2 sail & 60cm fin

anniversary edition of the Youth Worlds at Istanbul will

Girl’s Windsurfer - RS:X with 8.5m2 sail & 60cm fin

provide the perfect stage for the next generation of sailing

Open Multihull - Sirena SL16

stars to announce its arrival.

Open High Performance Dinghy - 29er

The Turkish Sailing Federation will organize the 2010 Volvo

A new initiative for 2010 is the introduction of an additional

Youth Sailing ISAF World Championship under the authority

training day to the event, giving competitors greater opportunities

of ISAF. The Atakoy Marina, located at the southern end

to familiarize themselves with the equipment and the sailing

of the Bosphorus Strait, will host the championship, with

venue before competition gets underway.

racing set to take place on the Marmara Sea.

isafyouthworlds.com

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NEW PRODUCTS

CAFRAMO HEATER Extend the boating season with the Caframo True North Model 9206 High Performance Heater. This rugged AC electric heater keeps the cabin warm on the chilliest of nights. It has three heat settings (600, 900 and 1500 Watt), a built-in thermostat and an anti-freeze setting. The True North comes with a five-year warranty. $79.99 // caframo.com/marine // (800) 567-3556

ANCHOR WIZARD The Anchor Wizard is a device designed to easily position and retrieve all anchor types. The item releases the anchor at a controlled rate, and locks it in place.

The durable Anchor Wizard has a wide spool that holds up to 400 feet of one-quarter-inch diameter rope. $329.99 // anchor wizard.com // (888) 808-8999

VANTAGE VUE Davis Instruments' new Vantage Vue weather station is reliable and easy-to-install. It works with Davis software to create a personal web site and to connect it to a global network of weather stations. It provides local weather monitoring for multiple locations.

On a backlit LCD screen, it displays temperature, humidity, wind speed and direction, and rainfall. $395 // davisnet.com // (510) 732-9229

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KAYALITE DECK AND STERN LIGHT The Kayalite KLT-1050 Deck and Stern Light includes new mast technology and a light-emitting diode (LED) light. The bulb has a 10,000-hour life, and is operable for 200 hours on three AA batteries (included). The durable Kayalite has a saltwater-resistant, nylon-coated bungee cord and a resilient foam base, and remains operable 1,000 feet below sea level. $39.95 // kayalu.com // (617) 338-2222

LIGHTHOUSE This eight-eyelet lace boot sends out a strong fashion signal.

Rawhide lacing lashes together full-grain, Nubuck or waxy leathers for a fresh, contemporary silhouette. A smooth, three-quarter leather sock lining assists entry and exit, while the Littleway-stitched, Sebago® Docksides® sole beams out this boot’s nautical origins. $100 // sebago.com

WATERBUOY Marinemart's Waterbuoy is a new, personal object survival device. Boaters connect it to items of choice that weigh a total of 2.2 pounds or less. If these possessions become submerged in water, they quickly rise to the surface with the help of the Waterbuoy. The unit also contains a red light visible from more than 800 feet away, even at night. $12.99 // marinemar t.com // (800) 369- 0318

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BOAT CARE & FEEDING

SHURHOLD’S MOLDAWAY Without proper maintenance, boat surfaces are susceptible to mold and mildew growth. Remove these nuisances with Shurhold’s Moldaway.

This powdered, oxygenated cleaner removes stains from mold, mildew, algae, dirt, blood, food and drinks. Free of bleach and chlorine, it’s safe for most colors and fabrics, including vinyl, canvas, plastic, carpeting, cushions, sails and wood. $12.98 // shurhold.com // (800) 962-6241

TRUPLUG TruPlug® is the modern foam solution for emergency leaks.

This soft, cone-shaped plug conforms to the shapes of most hull breaches. Whether it’s a round hole caused by a hose or a mechanical failure, or an elongated tear due to impact, it adapts.

Unlike old-fashioned wooden plugs, TruPlug® can be compressed by hand or cut to fit unpredictable shapes. $19.95 // forespar.com // (949) 858-8820

MYSTIK JT-4 LUBRICANT Mystik’s new JT-4 Lower Unit Gear Lubricant provides maximum protection against wear, rust, corrosion and deposits with its Extreme Pressure (EP) additive system.

The lubricant provides superior gear and corrosion protection in the presence of fresh and sea water. $2.28 // mystiklubes.com // (800) 248-4684

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FIX Fix is a non-sagging repair putty that cures like steel after 24 hours, and can even be used underwater. It can be drilled, tapped, sanded and painted. It bonds to fiberglass, wood, metal, glass and concrete, and is impervious to oil, gasoline, alcohol, caustic detergent and salt water oxidation. Fix is easy to clean up with soap and water. $38.41 // boatlife.com // (800) 382-9706

BTS FORMULA 1 PROTECTANT Bow-To-Stern (BTS) Formula 1 Protectant is an all-in-one surface protectant that provides a durable, heat-resistant finish, with the industry’s highest level of UV protection. It prevents mold and mildew staining.

BTS protects and reinforces surfaces to keep them looking new, and can rejuvenate lightly-weathered surfaces with regular use. It is safe for all marine surfaces. $3.99, $15.99 or $49.95 // cleverinnovations.net // (877) 221-9797

GREY WATER ODOR CONTROL Most boaters don’t realize that their greywater tank can smell even worse than their blackwater tank. While soapy water is the main component in the tank, food particles, skin cells, bacteria, body oils and grease can also accumulate. Thetford Marine’s Grey Water Odor Control cleans and deodorizes, dissolving grease and cooking and cleaning residues, and preventing odors. $8.99 // thetford.com // (800) 543-1219

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MARINE MART

SAILBOATS 2006 28’ Alerion Express Sailboat: Clean, freshwater classic in Holland, MI. See www.yachtworld.com/gys for complete listing and photos or call (616) 403-3896. $98,500.

2004 45’ Hunter 456 Sailboat: Roller furling main & jib, fully loaded, like new, cruiser’s dream. For more information, call (586) 477-8646.

POWERBOATS 18’ Wood Lafitte Skiff: Cajun built.

Bells, whistles, horns, brass. Volvo Penta 3 cylinder, turbo diesel inboard.

HD, DP trailer, w/1989 GMC towing pickup. 305 V-8, auto, AC. Phone (815) 455-2179. $3,500.

1994 29’ Tiara Open: Excellent condition. Twin Crusader 350s.

Raytheon electronics (radar, autopilot, VHF/hailer, video echo sounder.) New canvas. Electric planner board reels, rod holders, much more. See www.LokeLures.com homepage.

(586) 725-5911. $79,900 OBO. 1969 30’ Lyman Express Cruiser: Twin 250 Crusaders, new camperback screens, i’sing glass, second owner for 35 years, inside winter storage, new upholstery following Lyman orginal. Email bamboolkwd@bge.net Vermilion, OH. Asking $35,000.

1998 Cruisers Yachts 3575 Express: 13’ beam, stable, roomy; 7.4 Merc MPI’s; 480 hrs; A/C, gen, electric galley; great condition.

(248) 646-0512. $90,000.

Meridian Cockpit MotorYacht: Perfect for cruising or entertaining! Spacious, luxurious, quiet, powerful, fast, safe!

Loaded. 2 Cabins/heads. Excellent condition. D.O.C. easy docking. T370 diesels. Dinghy package. SatTV. (770) 992-1416. $279K. (see photo below)

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2006 320 Express Cruisers Yacht: Garmin 3210, 21-mile radar, sonar, fish finder, many extras. 190 hours, fresh water only, comes with slip, Sodus Bay, NY. Call Mick (585) 490-0001.

1985 38’ Ocean Yachts: Excellent condition. Twin 454s. Raytheon radar and depth finder. Autopilot, VHF, Loran-C. New canvas. Superior maintenance. (847) 615-1212. $77,900 OBO.

$139,999.00. (see photo below)

BOAT TRANSPORTATION

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1988 Sea Ray 270 Sundancer: Well maintained. Twin 4.3 engines. Very clean. 10’ beam. Nice condition. Email for more info. chftrtgall@aol.com or call (262) 538-4977. Can deliver WI/MI?

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